Brentwood, CA: Planning Commission Meeting (April 21, 2026 - 7:00 PM meeting)

The City of Brentwood Planning Commission held a meeting on April 21, 2026, focusing primarily on land use and zoning code amendments related to restaurants and alcohol sales, as well as a time extension request for a previously approved design review application for a residential subdivision. The commission approved a two-year time extension for the design review of eight semi-custom homes on St. James Court, emphasizing that denial would require the applicant to resubmit plans. Extensive discussion occurred regarding proposed zoning amendments to regulate restaurants serving alcohol near schools and residential areas, including conditional use permit requirements based on proximity and operating hours. Commissioners debated appropriate buffer distances and mitigation measures such as masonry walls to reduce noise and visual impacts. The commission also considered a future agenda item to modify public hearing notification processes, proposing a dynamic notification radius based on project size, with plans to refine the proposal and return for further discussion before City Council consideration. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.