Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Concord public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in development with medium priority
Building Connections Academy Private School Expansion
Building Connections Academy is moving to a larger location at 2150 John Glenn Drive to serve up to 48 students with developmental disabilities. The school provides specialized support to help students transition back to public school settings.
PetSmart Shopping Center Façade and Site Upgrades
Browman Development Company is proposing exterior face lifts, seismic upgrades, parking lot repaving, and updated landscaping for the 2.85-acre PetSmart shopping center at 1700 Willow Pass Road.
Chevron Master Sign Program and Façade Rebrand
An existing Chevron gas station at 1024 Alberta Way is seeking approval for a master sign program and exterior rebrand. The Design Review Board reviewed the updated plans and recommended approval to the Planning Commission with conditions on signage materials and bollards.
UA Local 342 Union Hall Development
The union is planning a new 32,000-square-foot office and hall on Detroit Avenue. The board is reviewing the design to ensure it fits the area's industrial mixed-use character.
4071 Cowell Road Subdivision
Plans to split a 1.32-acre property on Cowell Road into seven lots for new two-story homes were paused. The board decided to push the discussion to a later date.
Cortica Outpatient Clinic Approval
Cortica is moving its therapy clinic for children on the autism spectrum to a larger space at 1485 Civic Court. The new location will allow them to offer expanded services while fitting comfortably within downtown zoning and parking limits.
7 Flags Express Car Wash Design Review
A new automated car wash is coming to Oak Grove Road, bringing 110 feet of tunnel washing and vacuum stalls. The design board signed off on the look and feel, adding conditions to make sure signage and roofs match the area's aesthetic.