Making policy public for all Central San Joaquin Valley residents.
Fresno Planning Commission
The Fresno Planning Commission recommends actions on various planning issues, such as plan amendments, rezones and appeals for development permits or conditional use permits. It is an advisory committee, consisting of seven members appointed by the mayor and city council.
Meetings usually occur at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the city council chambers at 2600 Fresno Street. They can also be joined via Zoom and are webcast on CMAC.
The commissioners recommended approval of a D.R. Horton subdivision of 199 homes at East California Avenue alignment and South Willow Avenue after hearing from a neighbor who said she was concerned about the costs if her property had to move from well to city water.
After hearing several public concerns about impacts to homes and property, the commissioners approved the widening of West North Avenue, they also delayed deciding on an appeal for an affordable housing complex on West Shaw Avenue.
After hearing strong public opposition against it, the commission continued consideration of the official plan line (OPL) for the West North Avenue alignment from South Marks to South Elm Avenue and approved a text amendment relating to the expansion of zones where electrified fencing is allowed.
The commissioners approved General Plan amendments relating to mixed-use development and adopted the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, which covers approximately 7,077 acres west of Highway 99.
The commissioners approved a rezone with conditions at West Bullard and North Del Mar Avenues advancing the site for potential purchase by Marjaree Mason Center.
After nearly two hours of discussion and public comments from business owners in support and a few against, the Fresno Planning Commission moved forward an amendment that will allow electrified fencing in more non-residential zones in the city, if it is approved by the city council.
