RESOLUTION NO. 24-26
RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF THE
METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN FROM LR (LOW
DENSITY COMMERCIAL) TO (GC) GENERAL COMMERCIAL),
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ASHE
ROAD AND MCKEE ROAD (GPA/ZC NO. 24-0040).
WHEREAS, McIntosh & Associates (applicant), on behalf of Kern Land Partners LLC (property owner), is requesting: (1) an amendment to the land use map designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan from LR (Low Density Commercial) to (GC) General Commercial); and (2) an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to change the Zone District from R-1 (Single-Unit Dwelling) to C-2/PCD (Regional Commercial/Planned Commercial Development) on approximately 5.39 acres generally located on the southeast corner of Ashe road and McKee road. (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project has been recommended; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Planning Commission set Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider the proposed Project as required by Government Code Section 65353, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title 1 7 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the facts presented in the staff report and evidence received both in writing and by verbal testimony at the above referenced public hearing support the following findings:
1. All required public notices have been given. Hearing notices regarding the proposed Project were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the Project area and published in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation, 20 days prior to the hearing.
2. The provisions of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Bakersfield CEQA Implementation Procedures have been followed. Staff determined that the proposal is a project under CEQA and an initial study was completed.
3. The public necessity, general welfare, and good planning practices justify the Project.
4. The Project is compatible with the land use designations and development of surrounding properties and is internally consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield Planning Commission as follows:
l. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. The Project is hereby recommended for approval by the City Council located on the map as shown in Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on March 5, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Martin and seconded by Commissioner Brandt Oliver, by the following vote.
A YES: Bittle, Cater, Kaur, Martin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Neal, Strickland
CASSIE BITTLE, VICE CHAIR
City of Bakersfield Planning Commission
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Exhibit A: Location Map
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HI Heavy lndushial
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PS Publir/Privote Schools
PT PuLli, Tronspo,1olio11
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