Exhibit Q
Planning Commission Resolutions
FRESNO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 13753
The Fresno City Planning Commission at its regular meeting on July 20, 2022 adopted the following resolution relating to Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) SCH No. 2019069117.
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno Planning and Development Department Director has requested that the Fresno City Planning Commission recommend to the City Council certification of FEIR SCH No. 2019069117 associated with implementation of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an EIR was prepared by the City to consider potential impacts associated with implementation of the project, and to provide mitigation measures that would reduce impacts to less than significant levels. The Draft EIR was released for a 47-day public review period beginning on February 10, 2022 and ending on March 28, 2022. A Final EIR was released on July 8, 2022 which includes all comments received during the public review period, City responses to issues raised regarding adequa cy of the Draft EIR, and minor edits to the Draft EIR as depicted in the Final EIR; and,
WHEREAS, FEIR SCH No. 2019069117 is being processed with related Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01351 to repeal the West Area Community Plan and the overlapping portion of the Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan, Plan Amendment Application No. P22 -01352 to adopt the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01353 to amend the Fresno General Plan, and Rezone Application No. P22-01353 to rezone property consistent with the proposed plans; and, WHEREAS, the Fresno City Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to review the FEIR SCH No. 2019069117, received public testimony, and considered the Planning and Development Department’s report recommending to the City Council to certify FEIR SCH No. 2019069117; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the subject applications in accordance with the land use policies of t he Fresno General Plan and reviewed the FEIR in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Fresno City Planning Commission, based upon the testimony and information presented at the hearing and upon review and consideration of the environmental documentation provided, as follows:
1. The Commission finds in accordance with its own judgment that the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) SCH No. 2019069117 was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The FEIR found that the project will have significant environmental impacts which have not been mitigated to a level below significant. Therefore, it has been determined that a Planning Commission Resolution No. 13753
Certify EIR for the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan July 20, 2022
Statement of Overriding Considerations, as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guideline Section 15097, is also appropriate. Accordingly, the Commission recommends that the Council review and certify the FEIR, adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and consider an appropriate Statement of Overriding Considerations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fresno City Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council to certify FEIR SCH No. 2019069117 associated with implementation of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, be approved.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 13753
Certify EIR for the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan July 20, 2022
The foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Fresno City Planning Commission upon a motion from Commissioner Fuentes seconded by Commissioner Vang.
VOTING: Ayes - Fuentes, Diaz, Wagner, Bray, Vang
Noes - None
Not Voting - Hardie
Absent - Criner
Dated: July 20, 2022 JENNIFER K. CLARK, Secretary
Fresno City Planning Commission
Resolution No. 13753
Certify FEIR for the West Area
Neighborhoods Specific Plan
Filed by Planning & Development
Director
Action: Recommend Approval
FRESNO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 13754
The Fresno City Planning Commission at its regular meeting on July 20, 2022 adopted the following resolution relating to Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01351.
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2014, by Resolution No. 2014- 266, the City Council adopted the Fresn o General Plan which incorporated policies and portions of certain community plans, and recommended out of practicality the repeal of several community plans which included the West Area Community Plan and Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan in Policy D-7-a; and,
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2019, by Resolution No. 2019-140 pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-4209-B, the Fresno City Council initiated the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan based on the Draft Preferred Alternative and initiated the repeal of the West Area Community plan and the overlapping portion of the Hi ghway City Neighborhood Specific Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Director has initiated Plan Amendment Application No. P22 -01353 to update the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan and Rezone Application No. P22-01353 to re zone approximately 1,078 acres of property within the Specific Plan area; and,
WHEREAS, the West Area Community Plan, adopted by the Fresno City Council on November 19, 2002 as Appendix W of the 2025 General Plan by Resolution 2002- 379, and the Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan, adopted by the Fresno City Council on January 6, 1998 by Resolution 98-3, both geographically overlap with the Specific Plan area and, by virtue of their age, contain outdated information; and, WHEREAS, on July 20, 2022, the Fresno City Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01351, and related Plan Amendment Applications Nos. P22-01352, P22-01353, Rezone Application No. P22 - 01353, and the associated Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) SCH No. 2019069117; and,
WHEREAS, at the hearing seven persons spoke in favor of the applications , one spoke in opposition of a particular land use change, and two spoke neutrally on topics related to the project; and,
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2022 the Fresno City Planning Commission reviewed the subject Plan Amendment Application in accordance with the land use policies of the Fresno General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Fresno City Planning Commission reviewed the FEIR prepared for this Plan Amendment, SCH No. 2019069117; and,
Planning Commission Resolution No. 13754
Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01351
July 20, 2022
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Fresno City Planning Commission, based upon the testimony and information presented at the hearing and upon review and consideration of the environmental documentation provided, as follows:
The Commission finds in accordance with its own judgment that the FEIR SCH No. 2019069117, was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The FEIR found that the project will have significant environmental impacts which have not been mitigated to a level below significant. Therefore, it has been determined that a Statement of Overriding Considerations, as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15903 is appropriate. It has been further determined that a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, is also appropriate. Accordingly, the Commission recommends that the Council review and certify the FEIR, adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and consider an appropriate Statement of Overriding Considerations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fresno City Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01351, which proposes to repeal the West Area Community Plan and a portion of the Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan, as depicted on Attachment 1, be approved.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 13754
Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01351
July 20, 2022
The foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Fresno City Planning Commission upon a motion from Commissioner Fuentes seconded by Commissioner Vang.
VOTING: Ayes - Fuentes, Diaz, Wagner, Bray, Vang
Noes - None
Not Voting - Hardie
Absent - Criner
Dated: July 20, 2022 JENNIFER K. CLARK, Secretary
Fresno City Planning Commission
Resolution No. 13754
Plan Amendment Ap. No. P22-01351
Initiated by the Fresno City Council
Action: Recommend Approval
Attachment:
- Attachment 1: Maps of the West Area Community Plan and Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan
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FRESNO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 13755
The Fresno City Planning Commission at its regular meeting on July 20, 2022 adopted the following resolution relating to Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352.
WHEREAS, the Fresno General Plan includes general goals, policies, and objectives that apply to the City of Fresno as a while; and,
WHEREAS, residents of the West Area have identified several issues that require a more specific approach; and,
WHEREAS, in 2018, an 11- member Steering Committee was appointed by the Council representatives of District 1, 2, and 3 to offer guidance and review during the development of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 7,077 acres in the DA-1 West Development Area; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee met 17 times during the per iod between April 25, 2018 and April 7, 2022, following Brown Act procedures, to consider issues raised by themselves and community members and to deliberate on potential land use related solutions; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to Steering Committee meetings, there were 12 community meetings, three surveys, and 13 presentations to other committees which provided opportunities to share information with and receive information from members of the public during the development of the Specific Plan; and, WHEREAS, on June 27, 2019, by Resolution No. 2019-140, pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-4902-B, the Fresno City Council initiated the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan based on the Draft Land Use Map and initiated amendments to the Fresno General Plan and repeal or amendment of the West Area Community Plan and Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2021, the City released a Public Draft of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan for a 125-day public comment period; and, WHEREAS, on April 25, 2022 the City released a Revised Public Draft and Comprehensive Redline Summary of the Plan which incorporated changes recommended by the Steering Committee in response to comments on the Public Draft, changes recommended by City staff in response to comments on the Environmental Impact Report, and technical revisions to improve clarity, update outdated information and correct typographical errors; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2022 the City released the Planning Commission Draft a nd updated Comprehensive Redline Summary of the Plan which incorporated additional changes recommended individually by City staff and the District 1 Project Review Planning Commission Resolution No. 13755
Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352
July 20, 2022
Committee to provide additional clarity and protections regarding Specific Plan changes, the Herndon Canal Class I trail, and the Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, there were no further changes to the Planning Commission Review Draft; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno City Council has initiated Plan Amendment Application No. P22- 01351 to repeal the West Area Community Plan and a portion of the Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan, Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352 to adopt the West Area Neighborhood Specific Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Director has initiated Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01353 to update the Fresno General Plan Planned Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), and Rezone Application No. P22-01353 to rezone approximately 1,078 acres of property within the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan area; and, WHEREAS, on July 20, 2022, the Fresno City Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352, and related Plan Amendment Application Nos. P22-01351, P22-01353, Rezone Application No. P22 - 01353, and the associated Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), receive public testimony, and consider the Planning and Development Department’s report recommending approval of the proposed Plan Amendment; and, WHEREAS, at the hearing seven persons spoke in f avor of the applications, one spoke in opposition of a particular land use change, and two spoke neutrally on topics related to the project; and,
WHEREAS, the Fresno City Planning Commission reviewed the FEIR prepared for this Plan Amendment, SCH No. 2019069117; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission took action to recommend approval of the subject applications while adding a late land use request for consideration for the follow -up Plan Amendment; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Fresno City Planning Commission, based upon the testimony and information presented at the hearing and upon review and consideration of the environmental documentation provided, as follows:
1. The Commission finds in accordance with its own judgment that the FEIR SCH No. 2019069117, was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The FEIR found that the project will have significant environmental impacts which have not been mitigated to a level below significant.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 13755
Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352
July 20, 2022
Therefore, it has been determined that a Statement of Overriding Considerations, as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15903 is appropriate. It has been further determined that a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, is also appropriate. Accordingly, the Commission recommends that the Council review and certify the FEIR, adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and consider an appropriate Statement of Overriding Considerations.
2. The Commission finds in accordance with its own judgment that the proposed Plan Amendment complies with Government Code Section 65863 related to the Housing Element, as it is consistent with the Fresno General Plan and the sites remaining in the Housing Element are adequate to accommodate the City’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fresno City Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352, which proposes to adopt the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan and Proposed Planned Land Use Map.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 13755
Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352
July 20, 2022
The foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Fresno City Planning Commission upon a motion from Commissioner Fuentes seconded by Commissioner Vang.
VOTING: Ayes - Fuentes, Diaz, Wagner, Bray, Vang
Noes - None
Not Voting - Hardie
Absent - Criner
Dated: July 20, 2022 JENNIFER K. CLARK, Secretary
Fresno City Planning Commission
Resolution No. 13755
Plan Amendment Ap. No. P22-01352
Initiated by the Fresno City Council
Action: Recommend Approval
Attachment:
- Attachment 1: Proposed Planned Land Use Map
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Medium Low Density (3.5-6 D.U./acre)
Medium Density (5.0-12 D.U./acre)
Medium High Density (12-16 D.U./acre)
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High Density (30-45 D.U./acre)
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BOUNDARIES
West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan Area
Sphere Of Influence
Commercial
Community
Recreation
General
Regional
Employment
Office
Business Park
Light Industrial
Mixed Use
Neighborhood Mixed Use
Corridor/Center Mixed Use
Public Facilities
Public/Quasi-public Facility
Fire Station
Church
Elementary School
Elementary, Middle & High School
High School
Special School
Open Space
Open Space
Park
Community Park
Neighhborhood Park
Ponding Basin
FRESNO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 135756
The Fresno City Planning Commission at its regular meeting on July 20, 2022 adopted the following resolution relating to Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P22- 01353.
WHEREAS, the Fresno General Plan includes general goals, policies, and objectives that apply to the City of Fresno as a while; and,
WHEREAS, residents of the West Area have identified several issues that require a more specific approach; and,
WHEREAS, in 2018, an 11- member Steering Committee was appointed by the Council representatives of District 1, 2, and 3 to offer guidance and review during the development of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 7,077 acres in the DA-1 West Development Area; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee met 17 times during the period between April 25, 2018 and April 7, 2022, following Brown Act procedures, to consider issues raised by themselves and community members and to deliberate on potential land use related solutions; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to Steering Committee meet ings, there were 12 community meetings, three surveys, and 13 presentations to other committees which provided opportunities to share information with and receive information from members of the public during the development of the Specific Plan; and, WHEREAS, on June 27, 2019, by Resolution No. 2019-140, pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-4902-B, the Fresno City Council initiated the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan based on the Draft Land Use Map and initiated amendments to the Fresno General Plan and repeal or amendment of the West Area Community Plan and Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2021, the City released a Public Draft of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan for a 125-day public comment period; and, WHEREAS, on April 25, 2022 the City released a Revised Public Draft and Comprehensive Redline Summary of the Plan which incorporated changes recommended by the Steering Committee in response to comments on the Public Draft, changes recommended by City staff in response to comments on the Environmental Impact Report, and technical revisions to improve clarity, update outdated information and correct typographical errors; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2022 the City released the Planning Commission Draft a nd updated Comprehensive Redline Summary of the Plan which incorporated additional Planning Commission Resolution No. 13756
Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01353
July 20, 2022
changes recommended individually by City staff and the District 1 Project Review Committee to provide additional clarity and protections regarding Specific Plan changes, the Herndon Canal Class I trail, and the Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, there were no further changes to the Planning Commission Review Draft; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno City Council has initiated Plan Amendment Application No. P22- 01351 to repeal the West Area Community Plan and a portion of the Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan, Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352 to adopt the West Area Neighborhood Specific Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Director has initiated Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01353 to update the Fresno General Plan Planned Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), and Rezone Application No. P22-01353 to rezone approximately 1,078 acres of property within the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan area; and, WHEREAS, on July 20, 2022, the Fresno City Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P22-01353, and related Plan Amendment Application Nos. P22 -01351 and P22-01352, and the associated Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), receive public testimony, and consider the Planning and Development Department’s report recommending approval of the proposed Plan Amendment; and,
WHEREAS, at the hearing seven persons spoke in favor of the applications, one spoke in opposition of a particular land use change, and two spoke neutrally on topics related to the project; and,
WHEREAS, the Fresno City Planning Commission reviewed the FEIR prepared for this Plan Amendment, SCH No. 2019069117; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission took action to recommend approval of the subject applications while adding a late land use request for consideration for the follow -up Plan Amendment; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Fresno City Planning Commission, based upon the testimony and information presented at the hearing and upon review and consideration of the environmental documentation provided, as follows:
1. The Commission finds in accordance with its own judgment that the FEIR SCH No. 2019069117, was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The FEIR found that the project will have significant Planning Commission Resolution No. 13756
Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01353
July 20, 2022
environmental impacts which have not been mitigated to a level below significant.
Therefore, it has been determined that a Statement of Overriding Considerations, as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15903 is appropriate. It has been further determined that a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, is also appropriate. Accordingly, the Commission recommends that the Council review and certify the FEIR, adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and consider an appropriate Statement of Overriding Considerations.
2. The Commission finds in accordance with its own judgment that the proposed Plan Amendment complies with Government Code Section 65863 related to the Housing Element, as it is consistent with the Fresno General Plan and the sites remaining in the Housing Element are adequate to accommodate the City’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fresno City Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P22- 01353, which prop oses to amend the Fresno General Plan Planned Land Use Map (Figure LU -1) to incorporate the land use changed proposed in the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, as shown in Attachment 1, and to rezone approximately 1,078 acres within the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan area to be consistent with the proposed planned land uses, as shown in Attachment 2.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 13756
Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01353
July 20, 2022
The foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Fresno City Planning Commission upon a motion from Commissioner Fuentes seconded by Commissioner Vang.
VOTING: Ayes - Fuentes, Diaz, Wagner, Bray, Vang
Noes - None
Not Voting - Hardie
Absent - Criner
Dated: July 20, 2022 JENNIFER K. CLARK, Secretary
Fresno City Planning Commission
Resolution No. 13756
Plan Amendment Ap. No. P22-01353
Initiated by the Fresno City Council
Action: Recommend Approval
Attachment:
- Attachment 1: Proposed Changes to the General Plan Planned Land Use Map (Figure LU-1)
- Attachment 2: Proposed Changes to the Zoning Map
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Proposed Land Use Changes
RESIDENTIAL
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Medium Low Density (3.5-6 D.U./acre)
Medium Density (5.0-12 D.U./acre)
Medium High Density (12-16 D.U./acre)
Urban Neighborhood (16-30 D.U./acre)
High Density (30-45 D.U./acre)
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Community Park
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Proposed Zoning Changes in the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Proposed Zoning Changes
RESIDENTIAL
RS-3 - Residential Single-Family, Low Density
RS-4 - Residential Single-Family, Medium Low Density
RS-5 - Residential Single-Family, Medium Density
RM-1 - Residential Multi-Family, Medium High Density
RM-2 - Residential Multi-Family, Urban Neighborhood
RM-3 - Residential Multi-Family, High Desnity
COMMERCIAL
CC - Commercial Community
CG - Commercial General
MIXED USE
NMX - Neighborhood Mixed Use
CMX - Corridor/Center Mixed Use
EMPLOYMENT
O - Office
OPEN SPACE
OS - Open Space
PR - Park and Recreation
PUBLIC FACILITY
PI - Public and Institutional
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PR
CC
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Proposes to rezone 1,172 acres of zoning.
FRESNO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 13757
The Fresno City Planning Commission at its regular meeting on July 20, 2022 adopted the following resolution relating to direction to include certain land use change requests to be evaluated for a follow-up Plan Amendment.
WHEREAS, the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan was developed through a multi-year community engagement process, guided by an 11-member steering committee; and,
WHEREAS, 19 requests for land use designation changes (“land use change requests”) were received during the Specific Plan public comment period; and, WHEREAS, these requests affect a total of 124 parcels, comprising approximately 387 acres of land within the boundaries of District 1, District 2, and land within the Sphere of Influence that is currently under County jurisdiction; and, WHEREAS, additional review is needed to assess approved requests for their environmental impacts; and,
WHEREAS, the resources and time required to perform the needed analysis will depend on which land use change requests are approved to be included; and, WHEREAS, recommendations for each land use change request (with the exception of those deemed “late”) have been provided by City staff, the Steering Committee, the Project Review Committees for District 1 and District 2, and by the Planning Commission; and,
WHEREAS, certain land uses, such as parks and public facilities receive a secondary land use designation; and,
WHEREAS, and updates to the dual land use layer in the West Area are needed; and, WHEREAS, additional review is needed to assess the proposed dual land use designations for their environmental impacts; and,
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2022, the Fresno City Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to receive public testimony and to consider the Planning and Development Department’s report on staff-recommended list of land use change requests and the dual land use map to be considered for the purposes of initiating a follow-up Plan Amendment to the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan; and, WHEREAS, at the hearing seven persons spoke in favor of the applications, one spoke in opposition of a particular land use change, and two spoke neutrally on topics related to the project; and,
Planning Commission Resolution No. 13757
Direction to study certain land use change requests
July 20, 2022
WHEREAS, the Fresno City Planning Commission took action to recommend approval of the direction to evaluate the staff-recommended land use change requests with the inclusion of late Land Use Change Request “L-2”; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Fresno City Planning Commission, based upon the testimony and information presented at the hearing and upon review and consideration of the environmental documentation provided, as follows:
1. The Fresno City Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council the evaluation of staff -recommended land use change requests and the dual designation map for the purposes of a follow -up Plan Amendment, with the inclusion of late Land Use Change Request "L-2”, as indicated in Attachment 1.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 13757
Direction to study certain land use change requests
July 20, 2022
The foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Fresno City Planning Commission upon a motion from Commissioner Fuentes seconded by Commissioner Vang.
VOTING: Ayes - Fuentes, Diaz, Wagner, Bray, Vang
Noes - None
Not Voting - Hardie
Absent - Criner
Dated: July 20, 2022 JENNIFER K. CLARK, Secretary
Fresno City Planning Commission
Resolution No. 13757
Direction to evaluate land use change
requests and dual designation map
Filed by Planning & Development
Director
Action: Recommend Approval with
modification
Attachment:
- Attachment 1: Land Use Change Requests List
WANSP Land Use Change Request Matrix Recommendations - Summary Request
# Location APN(s) Request by Request Summary Size
Current General Plan
Designation Current Use Original Staff Recommendation
Steering Committee
Recommendation Current Staff Recommendation District Committee Feedback Other Feedback Planning Commission
Recommendation
3-1 District 1 51003023 Highway City Community Development Redesignate from Split/Dual Public Facility and Medium Density Residential to Split/Dual Public Facility and Neighborhood Mixed-Use
2.67 acres Medium Density Residential public facility Approve Approve Approve D1: Concur with staff's
recommendation (4-0-1)
Concur with staff's recommendation
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6-1 District 1 51102201 Precision Civil Engineering
Redesignate from Community Commercial to 2.6 acres of Community Commercial and
16.14 acres of Medium Density Residential
18.74 acres Community Commercial vacant Approve with 5 acres of commercial Approve with 2.6 acres of commercial Approve with 2.6 acres of commercial D1: Concur with staff's
recommendation (4-0-1)
Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
8-1 District 2
50504033, 50504034,
50504017, 50504018 Community member
Redesignate from NMX - Neighborhood Mixed Use to a designation with lower density/activity
9.36 acres
Medium High Density
Residential rural residential
Keep current General Plan Land Use
(Medium High) Deny
Keep current General Plan Land Use
(Medium High)
D2: Defer provision of feedback until
property owners notified (2-0
consent)
Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
11-13 County 51205055, 51205059 Steering Committee member Redesignate from Commercial General to Split/Dual Community Park and Commercial General
13.98 acres
Split/Dual Community Park and
Community Commercial food packing facility Neutral Approve Approve n/a Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
12-22
Districts
1 & 2
50529235, 50529501, 31271509S,
50419453T, 50420317T,
50422028ST, 50519063ST,
50519064ST, 50530331T,
50531313T, 50532122T, 50534207T,
51138206ST Community member Show CFD parks on the Land Use Map n/a n/a n/a Approve Approve Approve D1: Concur with staff's
recommendation (4-0-1)
D2: Support (2-0 consent)
Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
12-23 District 1
51203007, 51203027, 51203039,
51203040, 51203043, 51203045,
51203046, 51203051, 51203053,
51203054, 51203055, 51203056,
51203057, 51203075 Community member
Extend the land use of Open Space along the designated Class 1 Trail north from Gettysburg under the powerline alignment to Shaw Avenue. ~7 acres Neighborhood Park, Medium
Density Residential, Residential
Urban Neighborhood, High
Density Residential powerlines Approve Approve Approve
D1: Concur with staff's
recommendation (4-0-1)
Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
13-1 District 1
51124001, 51124035, 51124036,
51124038, 51124019, & 51124003 Community member
Redesignate from Commercial General to Community Commercial or a Mixed-Use Designation
18.34 acres
Community Commercial,
Commercial General
gas station, car
wash, vacant Approve with Community Commercial Deny Approve with Community Commercial D1: Concur with staff's
recommendation (4-0-1)
Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
16-1 District 2 50506007 Land Development Services Redesignate from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Medium Density Residential
2.75 acres Regional Mixed-Use vacant Approve Approve Approve D2: Support (2-0 consent) Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
18-1 District 1 51207050 Wathen Castanos Homes Redesignate from Community Commercial to Medium Density Residential 5 acres Medium Density Residential medium density
housing Approve Approve Approve
D1: Concur with staff's
recommendation (4-0-1)
Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
29-7 District 1 51202126 Staff Redesignate from Medium Density Residential to Community Commercial
4.64 acres
Medium Density Residential
and Community Commercial agriculture Approve Approve Approve D1: Concur with staff's
recommendation (4-0-1)
Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
29-8 County 31205248, 31205214 Staff
Redesignate from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Mixed-Use or Community Commercial 5 acres Community Commercial
rural residential,
agriculture Approve with Community Commercial Approve with Community Commercial Approve with Community Commercial n/a Property owner of 31205214 would
like to keep WANSP Medium Density
Residential
Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
31-1 County 51102113 Land owner Redesignate from Medium Density Residential to Community Commercial
2.03 acres Medium Density Residential agriculture Neutral Approve Approve n/a Concur with staff's recommendation
(5-0)
L-2 District 2
50506016S, 50506042,
50506041, 50506043,
50506034, 50506033 Precision Civil Engineering
Proposed land use change for property located on the NE corner of Shaw Avenue and Veterans Boulevard (±26.34-acres) from Open Space to Corridor/Center Mixed-Use.
Additional request for property west of Veterans, north of Shaw (±14.6 acres), to retain existing land use of Regional Mixed-Use.
26.34 acres
14.6 acres
Regional Mixed-Use and
Community Park vacant n/a (request submitted late) n/a (request submitted late) Return to RMX - insufficient
information to determine consistency
Remove park - not consistent n/a (request submitted late) Approve Updated: July 20, 2022 1