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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: 5.c.
TO: Chair Cater and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Jennie Eng, Assistant Planning Director
DATE: March 14, 2025
WARD: 7
FILE: General Plan Amendment and Zone Change No. 24-0372
STAFF PLANNER: Yazid Alawgarey, Assistant Planner
REQUEST: (1) General Plan Amendment to change land use designation from GC (General Commercial)
and SR (Suburban Residential) to GC (General Commercial); and (2) Zone Change to amend the zone
classification from C-2 (Regional Commercial) and A (Agricultural) to C-2 (Regional Commercial) zone on
approximately 2.63 acres.
APPLICANT: LAV//Pinnacle Consulting & Engineering OWNER: Fred Giminiani 2008 Living Trust
Scott Quintana 128 New Towne St
13061 Rosedale Highway, Suite G199 Bakersfield, CA 93312
Bakersfield, CA 93312
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Taft Highway and Michele Street
APN: 514-060-27
PROJECT SIZE: 2.63 Acres CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: GC (General Commercial), and SR (Suburban Residential)
EXISTING ZONE CLASSIFICATION: C-2 (Regional Commercial), and A (Agricultural)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends (1) Adopt Resolution ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act; (2) adopt Resolution APPROVING general plan amendment to
change the land use designation from GC and SR to GC; and (3) adopt Resolution APPROVING amending
the zone classification from C-2 and A to C-2 and recommend the same to City Council.
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SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The project site is currently an undeveloped parcel. Surrounding properties are
primarily developed as: north – undeveloped land (County of Kern); east and south – developed with auto
and truck fueling stations and convenience markets; and west – West Branch Canal and a single-family
residence (County of Kern).
BACKGROUND AND TIMELINE:
• January 28, 1998 -– City Council approved the pre-zoning of the project site and other parcels within
the City’s sphere of influence as part of the 2010 Bakersfield General Plan update (Ordinance 3819).
• November 21, 2017 - The project site, as one of six parcels, was annexed into the City of Bakersfield
as part of Annexation No. 654 (Michele No. 1) (City Council Resolution No. 003-17) (LAFCo
Resolution No. 17-12).
PROJECT ANALYSIS:
General Plan Amendment/Zone Change (“GPA/ZC”). The proposed request is a General Plan Amendment
to change the land use designation from (GC) General Commercial and (SR) Suburban Residential to (GC)
General Commercial on 0.37 acres, and a Zone Change to amend the existing zone from (C-2) Regional
Commercial and (A) Agricultural to (C-2) Regional Commercial on 1.19 acres, within portions of the
existing 2.63-acre parcel.
The proposed request is for plan consistency bringing the general plan land use designation and zoning to
be consistent within the parcel itself and adjacent parcels. The existing parcel includes multiple land use
and zoning designations, of which commercial designations cover the majority. This GPA/ZC application
proposes to eliminate the split designations to result in a 2.63-acre, C-2 commercial parcel. There are no
current plans to develop the project site. All future developments will be analyzed for municipal and CEQA
compliance which will require a sewer study and a drainage study to retain drainage on site.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND DETERMINATION:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), Staff prepared an initial study to
review the potential environmental impacts of the project. The Initial Study was based on the Biological
Resources Study only.
The Initial Study determined that compliance with recommended mitigation measures, local ordinances,
state laws, and construction to the standards of the Uniform Building Codes will reduce impacts to a less-
than- significant level. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) was prepared for this project
in accordance with CEQA. The MND was circulated for a 30-day public and agency review period from
December 30,2024 to January 28, 2025 (SCH No. 2024121189).
Comments Received. As of this writing, two comment letters were received from Kern Delta Water
District and Lozeau Drury LLP on behalf of Supporters Alliance For Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”),
in response to the Initial Study. Kern Delta Water District comments state they would like to be kept
informed on any development as the property boarders its Branch One Canal. SAFER submitted a 168-
page response in opposition of the MND. Staff requested the applicant to provide a response to the
comments but as of the writing of this report, staff has not received any responses from the applicant.
Staff responses to the comments submitted by SAFER are as follows:
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1. Comment: There is a fair argument that the proposed General Plan Amendment and
Zone Change will have a Cumulatively Significant Air Quality Impact.
Response: As there is no proposed project to be developed at this time, there is no air quality
impact. The applicant will comply with all CEQA and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District requirements at the time of development.
2. Comment: The IS/MND does not disclose, analyze, or mitigate potential impacts from Valley
Fever.
Response: There is no evidence on the record that indicates that a threshold has been identified to
analyze for Valley Fever.
3. Comment: The IS/MND does not disclose, analyze, or mitigate potential emissions from Toxic Air
Contaminants.
Response: As there is no proposed project to be developed at this time, there is no air quality study
requested. The applicant will comply with all CEQA and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District requirements at the time of development.
4. Comment: There are several special status species present on the Project site.
Response: The Biologist report prepared did not locate any endangered species but advised that
additional surveys prior to implementation ground disturbance should be conducted. A new survey
will be required when development on the site is proposed.
5. Comment: The City does not have substantial evidence to support its conclusions that impacts to
biological resources are less than significant.
Response: The Biologist report concluded that the project site does not contain any biological
resources that are protected by State or federal endangered species regulations. Therefore, the
project impacts are less than significant.
6. Comment: There are several unstudied impacts from the project on biological resources.
Response: The Biological Study was compiled by a qualified party and future developments are
required to abide by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife (CDFW) polices.
7. Comment: The IS/MND improperly concludes that there are no cumulative impacts to biological
resources.
Response: See response to comment #6.
8. Comment: The IS/MND mitigation measures are insufficient to reduce impacts to less than
significant.
Response: The Biologist Survey concludes that Mitigation measures ensure a new survey to be
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conducted prior to obtaining grading permits. All future developments are required to abide by
CEQA, USFWS, and CDFW polices.
9. Comment: An EIR is required to analyze and mitigate the Project’s potentially significant effects.
Response: Staff has completed an initial study and has determined that a Mitigated Negative
Declaration would reduce impacts to a less-than significant level. Per CEQA, if a project will not
result in potentially significant adverse effects to the environment, and MND is sufficient. This
project removes inconsistent zoning and land use designations from a predominantly commercial
parcel only. There are no significant adverse effects to the environment as described in the MND.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Public notice for the proposed project and environmental determination was advertised in The Bakersfield
Californian and posted on the bulletin board in the City of Bakersfield Development Services Building,
1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, California. All property owners within 300 feet of the project site were
notified by United States Postal Service mail regarding this public hearing in accordance with city
ordinance and state law. Additionally, a public hearing notice was issued via email to all interested parties
that submitted written comments.
Comments Received. As of this writing, no written comments have been received in response to the
notice of public hearing.
Tribal Consultation. In accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 18, a letter was sent by staff on November 22,
2024, to inform the American Indian Tribes about the proposed project and its site location. This
notification marks the initiation of the 90-day consultation period mandated by SB 18. At present, no
request for tribal consultation has been received.
COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS:
Compatibility with Land Use Element. Staff has reviewed the proposal for compatibility with the
applicable goals and policies contained within the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Land Use
Element and finds the following:
• Goal 1: Accommodate new development which captures the economic demands generated by the
marketplace and establishes Bakersfield’s role as the capital of the southern San Joaquin Valley.
The site shall provide additional commercial services similar to its neighboring parcels.
• Goal 3: Accommodate new development which is compatible with and complements existing land
uses.
The project site is consistent with this goal by providing additional commercial services to both its
local population as well as travelers passing through Bakersfield.
• Policy 75: Provide adequate land area for the expansion of existing uses and development of new
uses consistent with the policies of the general plan.
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The project site is located on existing commercial land near commercial and industrial uses.
Therefore, adequate land is available for the project, and the project expands existing commercial
land uses at a different density. Therefore, the project is consistent with this policy.
CONCLUSIONS:
Consistency with Surrounding Development. The project would provide for additional commercial
development in the area.
Consistency with General Plan/Zoning Ordinance. The proposal is consistent with land use goals and
policies as contained in the General Plan related to commercial development, as noted above. Should the
applicant submit site development plans, they will be reviewed for compliance with requirements and
regulations as set forth in the Bakersfield Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) and City
Development Standards.
Recommendation. Staff finds that the applicable provisions of CEQA have been complied with, and the
proposal is compatible with the surrounding area, land use designation, and zoning ordinance.
Therefore, staff recommends your Commission: (1) Adopt Resolution ADOPTING a Mitigated Negative
Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; (2) adopt Resolution APPROVING
general plan amendment to change the land use designation from GC and SR to GC; and (3) adopt
Resolution APPROVING amending the zone classification from C-2 and A to C-2, and recommends the
same to City Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Map Set
• GPA/ZC Aerial
• GPA/ZC Zone Classification
• GPA/ZC General Plan Designation
Attachment B: Mitigated Negative Declaration with Attachments
Attachment C: Planning Commission Draft Resolutions
• Adopt MND with Attachments
• Approve GPA with Attachments
• Approve ZC with Attachments
Attachment D: MESA Biological Study
Attachment E: Comments to MND
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE MAP AND ZONE CHANGE, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF TAFT HIGHWAY AND MICHELE STREET (GPA/ZC NO. 24-0372).
WHEREAS, LAV//Pinnacle Consulting & Engineering (applicant), on behalf of the
Giminiani Fred Living Trust (property owner), is requesting: (1) an amendment to the land
use map designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan from GC (General
Commercial) and SR (Suburban Residential) to GC (General Commercial) on 0.37 acres;
and (2) an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to change the Zone
District from C-2 (Regional Commercial) and A (Agricultural) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) on 1.19 acres within an existing 2.63 acre parcel generally located on the
northwest corner of Taft Highway and Michele Street (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the Project would not have a significant effect
on the environment; therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Planning Commission set Thursday, March 20, 2025
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 Mitigated Negative Declaration and Project as required by
Government Code Section 65353, and notice of the public hearing was given in the
manner provided in Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of
Mitigated Negative Declaration as set forth in CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the
City of Bakersfield CEQA Implementation Procedures have been duly followed by City
staff and the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield Development Services Department (1715 Chester
Avenue, Bakersfield, California) is the custodian of all documents and other materials
upon which the environmental determination is based; 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. The MND was circulated for public review between December 30, 2024, and January 28, 2025. Hearing
notices regarding the 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, at least 20 days prior to the hearing.
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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.
3. A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project is the appropriate
environmental document to accompany its approval as the Project
will not significantly impact the physical environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield Planning
Commission as follows:
1. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is hereby recommended for
adoption by the City Council.
3. The project is subject to mitigation measures found in Exhibit A for the
Project located on the map as shown in Exhibit B, both of which are
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 the
20th of March 2025, on a motion by and seconded by , by the following
vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
Daniel Cater, CHAIR
City of Bakersfield Planning Commission
Exhibits (attached):
Exhibit A: Mitigation Measures
Exhibit B: Location Map
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EXHIBIT “A” MITIGATION MEASURES FROM MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE NO. 24-0372 Air Quality Impact Mitigation Measures:
1. Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant/developer shall submit documentation to
the Planning Division that they are compliant with air quality control measures and rules
required by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The documentation shall specify that the Project has complied with the SJVAPCD’s Indirect Source Rule
(Rule 9510).
2. Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant/developer shall submit proof to the Planning Division that they have complied with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Indirect Source
Rule (Rule 9510).
Biological Resources Impact Mitigation Measures:
3. Prior to ground disturbance and/or construction activities, the applicant/developer shall
consult with and follow all California Department of Fish and Wildlife and United States
Fish and Wildlife Service requirements related to listed plant and animal species
protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) and the California
Endangered Species Act (CESA). Applicant/developer shall have a qualified
professional conduct and prepare a biological resource clearance survey no less than
14 days and no more than 30 days prior to the beginning of ground disturbance and/or
construction activities for the detection of listed, or otherwise special-status species,
likely to be impacted by any project related activity.
a) If known or natal dens are detected during the survey, protective measures
enumerated in the USFWS Standardized Recommendations for Protection of
Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance (2011) shall
be initiated. If the identified dens are unavoidable, pursuant to the guidelines, the
CDFW and USFWS shall be contacted for additional guidance and take
authorization.
b) If Bakersfield cacti are identified during the survey, the CDFW shall be contacted for guidance concerning the feasibility of translocation.
c) The survey or separate survey shall include a focus on the burrowing owl. The survey
shall follow the methodology developed by the California Burrowing Owl Consortium
(CBOC 1993). The applicant/developer shall follow CDFW protocol for mitigation and
comply with the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Geology and Soils, Cultural Resources, and Tribal Resources Impacts Mitigation Measures:
4. Prior to construction and as needed throughout the construction period, a cultural
awareness training program shall be provided to all new construction workers within
one week of employment at the project site. The training shall be prepared and
conducted by a qualified cultural resources specialist.
5. During construction, if paleontological or cultural resources are encountered during
construction or ground disturbance activities, all work within 50 feet of the find shall
immediately cease and the area cordoned off until a qualified cultural and/or
paleontological resource specialist that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional
Qualification Standards can evaluate the find and make recommendations. If the
specialist determines that the discovery represents a potentially significant cultural resource, additional investigations may be required. These additional studies may
include avoidance, testing, and excavation. All reports, correspondence, and
determinations regarding the discovery shall be submitted to the California Historical
Resources Information System’s Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center at
California State University Bakersfield.
6. During construction, if human remains are discovered, further ground disturbance shall
be prohibited pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. The
specific protocol, guidelines, and channels of communication outlined by the Native
American Heritage Commission, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section
7050.5, Public Resources Code 5097.97, and Senate Bill 447 shall be followed. In the
event of the discovery of human remains, at the direction of the county coroner, Health
and Safety Code Section 7050.5(c) shall guide Native American consultation.
Traffic Impact Mitigation Measures:
7. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant/developer shall
participate in the Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) program by paying the
adopted fees in place for the land use type at time of development.
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RESOLUTION NO. 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 GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) AND SR (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) TO
GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL), GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAFT HIGHWAY AND MICHELE STREET
(GPA/ZC NO. 24-0372).
WHEREAS, LAV//Pinnacle Consulting & Engineering (applicant), on behalf of the Giminiani Fred Living Trust (property owner), is requesting: (1) an amendment to the land
use map designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan from GC (General Commercial) and SR (Suburban Residential) to GC (General Commercial) on 0.37 acres;
and (2) an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to change the Zone District from C-2 (Regional Commercial) and A (Agricultural) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) on 1.19 acres within an existing 2.63 acre parcel generally located on the northwest corner of Taft Highway and Michele Street (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 20, 2025
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 17 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield Planning Commission as follows:
1. 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 the
20th of March 2025, on a motion by and seconded , by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
Daniel Cater, CHAIR
City of Bakersfield Planning Commission
Exhibits (attached):
Exhibit A: Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION FROM C-2 (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) TO C-2 (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL), GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAFT HIGHWAY AND MICHELE STREET (GPA/ZC NO. 24-0372).
WHEREAS, LAV//Pinnacle Consulting & Engineering (applicant), on behalf of the
Giminiani Fred Living Trust (property owner), is requesting: (1) an amendment to the land
use map designation of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan from GC (General
Commercial) and SR (Suburban Residential) to GC (General Commercial)on 0.37 acres;
and (2) an amendment to Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to change the Zone
District from C-2 (Regional Commercial) and A (Agricultural) to C-2 (Regional
Commercial) on 1.19 acres of an existing 2.63 acre parcel generally located on the
northwest corner of Taft Highway and Michele Street (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 20, 2025
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 17 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
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 zone districts and development of
surrounding properties and is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield
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General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield Planning Commission as follows:
1. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. The Project is hereby recommended for approval by the City Council,
incorporating the change into the official zoning map as described in
Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 located on the map as shown
in Exhibit A and as specifically described in Exhibit B, all of which are
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 the
20th of March 2025, on a motion by and seconded by , by the following
vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
Daniel Cater, CHAIR
City of Bakersfield Planning Commission
Exhibits (attached):
Exhibit A: Zone Change Map
Exhibit B: Legal Description
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24,000 sq.ft./dwelling unitR-S-( ) Residential Suburban
1, 2.5, 5 or 10 min lot size
R-2 Limited Multiple Family Dwelling 4,500 sq.ft. min lot size (single family)
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size (multifamily)
2,500 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unitR-3 Multiple Family Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
1,250 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-4 High Density Multiple Family Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size 600 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-H Residential Holding
20 acre min lot sizeA Agriculture
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
A-20A Agriculture 20 acre min lot size
A-WR Agriculture-Water Recharge
CombiningPUD Planned Unit Development
TT Travel Trailer Park
MH MobilehomeC-O Professional & Administrative Office
C-1 Neighborhood CommercialC-2 Regional Commercial
C-C Commercial Center
C-B Central BusinessPCD Planned Commercial Development
M-1 Light Manufacturing
M-2 General ManufacturingM-3 Heavy Industrial
P Automobile Parking
RE RecreationCh Church Overlay
OS Open Space
HOSP Hospital OverlayAD Architectural Design Overlay
FP-P Floodplain PrimaryFP-S Floodplain Secondary
AA Airport Approach
DI Drilling IslandPE Petroleum Extraction Combining
SC Senior Citizen Overlay
HD Hillside Development CombiningWM West Ming Specific PlanCOUNTY
CITY
GPA/ZC 24-0372
Zone Change
From: A
To: C-2
CO
U
N
T
Y
CI
T
Y
CO
U
N
T
Y
CI
T
Y
GPA/ZC 24-0372
Land Use Change
From: SR
To: GC
E;HI%IT $
ZONE CHANGE LEGAL DESCRIPTION
BEING A PORTION OF LOT 2 OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT No. 120-05, RECORDED DECEMBER 11, 2006 AS
INSTRUMENT No. 0206302742 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO BEING PORTION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT
30 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 30 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY
OF KERN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE KERN COUNTY SALES MAP No. 1 OF LANDS OF J.B.
HAGGIN FILED MAY 3, 1889, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, ALSO BEING
LOCATED IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID
SECTION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PROPOSED ZONING: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36, SAID CORNER OF COMMENCEMENT
BEING THE CENTERLINE OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH "H" STREET AND TAFT HIGHWAY; THENCE
NORTH 89°03'15" WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF TAFT HIGHWAY PER RECORD OF SURVEY NO. 4207
BOOK 35, PAGE 57 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, A DISTANCE OF 1651.68 FEET, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF LOT 30 OF SALES MAP No. 1 OF LANDS OF J.B. HAGGIN FILED MAY 3, 1889, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89°03'15" WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF TAFT
HIGHWAY PER SAID RECORD OF SURVEY NO. 4207, A DISTANCE OF 330.51 FEET TO THE SOUTH WEST
CORNER OF LOT 2 OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT No. 120-05, RECORDED DECEMBER 11, 2006 AS
INSTRUMENT No. 0206302742 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE NORTH 00°00'01" EAST ALONG THE
WEST LINE OF LOT 2 OF SAID LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT AS SHOWN ON SAID RECORD OF SURVEY NO. 4207,
A DISTANCE OF 65.00 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TAFT HIGHWAY PER QUITCLAIM
DEED No. 22303081 RECORDED MARCH 15, 2023 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00°36'47" EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 2 OF SAID LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT AS SHOWN ON SAID RECORD OF SURVEY NO. 4207, A DISTANCE OF 361.01 FEET, TO THE
NORTH LINE OF LOT 2 OF SAID LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT;
THENCE SOUTH 89°03'15" EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 2 OF SAID LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT AS
SHOWN ON SAID RECORD OF SURVEY NO. 4207, A DISTANCE OF 132.80 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 01°18'26" WEST A DISTANCE OF 361.01 FEET, TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
TAFT HIGHWAY PER SAID QUITCLAIM DEED No. 22303081;
THENCE NORTH 89°03'15" WEST, ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TAFT PER SAID QUITCLAIM
DEED No. 22303081, A DISTANCE OF 128.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 1.08 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
NOTE:
BEARINGS AND DISTANCES ARE PER RECORD OF SURVEY NO. 4207
BOOK 35, PAGE 57 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
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