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Russell Keshawa, project processing staff, summarized the application: the property at 13426 Avenue 232 is currently operating under a prior special use permit (PSP22095, issued in 2022 for a milk-trucking business) and the current owner applied to add a tree‑trimming service and to allow substantially more commercial trucks and workers on site. Keshawa said the applicant proposed up to 35 trucks and roughly 80 employees for the tree-trimming operation but that historically the prior use permitted five milk trucks and 10 employees.

Multiple neighbors described disruptive impacts. Kevin Bacher and resident Tara Dominguez said they recorded noise and documented after‑hours activity and high truck counts. Dominguez told the commission the operation sometimes runs after hours and that trucks beeping at night and weekend maintenance had occurred: “We have 10:00. We have the lights left on in the trucks. … This is not a Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. business,” Dominguez said. Keshawa noted that the applicant reported measures such as netting on fences, limited hours (6 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Friday) and dust suppression; the applicant also said he applies an oil-based treatment and periodically runs a water truck to reduce dust.

Planning director Aaron Bach confirmed for the commission that an approach lane or Caltrans encroachment requirements would be necessary if an approach lane were formalized at the state highway edge. Staff also confirmed condition 15 of the original permit addresses vehicle-safety approaches and remains applicable.

Commissioners and staff discussed whether the proposed change qualified as a minor modification or required a full amendment to the original use permit. Given the testimony that truck counts and operations have increased substantially beyond the original milk-truck permit, staff and several commissioners indicated the item may exceed the scope of a minor modification. To allow time for the neighbors and the applicant to attempt a negotiated resolution and for staff to review compliance and potential additional conditions (approach-lane work, noise/dust controls, limits on maintenance hours, truck-count enforcement), the commission continued the matter to Oct. 8 and asked staff to facilitate a meeting with both parties prior to returning.

The continuation preserves the applicant’s ability to operate while the parties meet and staff prepares any recommended changes to permit conditions. Staff was tasked with setting up the meeting and reporting back to the commission on Oct. 8.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","//Planning Commission Meeting - 08/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A proposed expansion of an ag-service establishment that operates a large tree-trimming fleet was continued to Oct. 8 so county staff can facilitate a meeting between the applicant and neighboring residents; neighbors cited noise, after-hours maintenance, truck counts, dust, and safety.","taxTitle","Tulare County, California","taxId",7749,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480104,"Residents press safety and flood-zone concerns as planning commission approves tentative parcel map in 3 Rivers",438,1352000,1790000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5691907-c5f0d096dd08d29f72520016379397c6&start=1352&end=1790","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5691907-c5f0d096dd08d29f72520016379397c6/thumbnail_1352000.jpg","/articles/6480104/Tulare-County/California/Residents-press-safety-and-flood-zone-concerns-as-planning-commission-approves-tentative-parcel-map-in-3-Rivers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480104-6f9d98271685bb6ed9a054edb80011a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607968&Signature=Xd6DNkjoALJb6jMw2mkC5gXjvcwrJYtTfSKiLd0SfSj0eT6uxMH88FHi5gsf8QbDCIFn6LuYP5fmKSNKJvQXqUkMgvkOKYKYskXVOKJVCJrdde8TEHJQLM4H~~UMv~WjuTZevoKMItvrFsSLMW4o~VhJwPpEEidkeuJ1qOForDwzmdgCNv8M5vt6HVc7iOmVwJD38sZ29FbC7toaQLLsvsfcXDZXQafIST9GETGi6BP4mZ~9-Rj8DTTld2BDTVp~zsTEPN-g4UEakrwddQwr0LynmkHNvhI9I-wLZEXCQZ41jn1N5ap3tsUgsYu60QW068bzcy1N7LDOfMMx1angcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neighbors and the project agent discussed access, floodplain and habitat constraints during the hearing on tentative parcel map PPM25-026 in the 3 Rivers area, but the planning commission voted to conditionally approve the tentative map with conditions addressing floodplain, conservation easements, biological resources and vehicular access.

Tammy Rivas Souza, who said she lives at 41233 Sierra Drive in 3 Rivers, told the commission she was representing family members who adjoin the project site and said her primary concern was the private road entrance off Highway 198. \"The gate is 12 feet. Literally, the road is falling in and about to fall in on our pad right at our house because it has not been maintained,\" Tammy said, adding residents worry about speed, dust and safety on what she said is effectively a 12-foot gate and narrower driveway.

Staff and the agent explained the tentative map is subject to engineering, road and fire standards before final map approval. Staff member David Alexander read conditions of approval on the record that the commission included in its conditional approval: no residence shall be built within the F1 primary floodplain zone (condition 6); no residence shall be built within an identified conservation easement (condition 7, as recorded in the referenced exhibit and resolution); no construction activity may encroach into an area identified by the California Natural Diversity Database as potential habitat for listed plants (condition 8); and proposed parcels will be accessed via a private vehicular access easement (PVAE) across APN 068-060-011 and the county is processing acquisition of that PVAE — if acquisition fails, an alternative PVAE will be designed on the final parcel map (condition 9).

Sage Root, who said they represented \"California Land Surangue\" and drew the tentative map, told the commission the easement in question was created in 1992 and that current assessor maps show a 60-foot private road in that location; Root said the easement rights permit improving the access to an 18-foot width, though the surface currently is narrower and includes steep cut and fill slopes in places. Root noted that, if the PVAE cannot be secured, an alternative alignment would be considered for the final map.

Tammy pressed whether road improvements would be required before the split or before any homes are occupied; staff replied that the parcel map is tentative and that road improvements to county and fire standards (and bonding if necessary) must be provided before final occupancy: \"By the time any homes are occupied, they'll have to have the road,\" staff said.

After public comment and staff explanation of the conditions, Commissioner Bill Whitlatch moved for approval of the appropriate CEQA exemption and approval of the tentative parcel map with final-map requirements; the motion passed on a 6–1 vote with one commissioner absent.

The record notes the PVAE is \"in the process of being acquired\" and that if it cannot be secured a different access will be designed on the final parcel map. Staff advised that residents may raise code compliance or engineering issues directly with the Resource Management Agency if conditions are not met.

The approval requires a final map showing road and engineering improvements, and the county will monitor the PVAE acquisition and any required design alternative prior to final map recording.","Neighbors told the commission they are worried about a private access road’s condition and floodplain buildability after the commission conditionally approved tentative parcel map PPM25-026; staff reiterated conditions addressing floodplain, conservation easements and access easement acquisition.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480109,"Planning commission approves Coldwell Solar 1 LLC project with mitigation and reclamation requirements",1217,2365000,3582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5691907-c5f0d096dd08d29f72520016379397c6&start=2365&end=3582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5691907-c5f0d096dd08d29f72520016379397c6/thumbnail_2365000.jpg","/articles/6480109/Tulare-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-Coldwell-Solar-1-LLC-project-with-mitigation-and-reclamation-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480109-9d8b9c2b9aec5bd00bc42adc00e2533e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607968&Signature=ZRAx61g9mgKCBVWVO3uEPxmuAvDW5Kf166ckvLcWmvnMbQV1-0xLACTvr0f04sjSyaf7rz8~iWBbYvSMywzkEM~vCMnGmIbVfpfWJOcIiKWADElATBKUn9f~fc~zmoVpIyUEp0h9WxYxE0uPw1OYf02FPQzDrRMdNVZ0McdC1GgpUQwP6fZRSEw256ebqgveXt~fn4mpOFK8kTSakprNpypmaupwQSRU9mgc0KP4yXu48n~850HuTYmUKIdaPGSvmGy8uurafzL12Y2jiDtFZBbUAOGAfym50ruzBl6MtpydelwI8iDC6afpSkts3bfS81AZuNM8CPe1jrw0XxYzNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tulare County Planning Commission on Aug. 27 adopted a mitigated negative declaration and approved special use permit PSP23-012 to allow Coldwell Solar 1 LLC to construct and operate an approximate 40-megawatt solar generation facility with up to 20 megawatts of energy storage on two parcels in the AE-40 (exclusive agricultural, 40‑acre minimum) zone.

Sandy Roper, chief planner with the Tulare County Resource Management Agency special projects division, presented the project and staff’s recommended mitigation measures and conditions. Roper said the proposal shifts the previously approved site about 2.3 miles south to reduce transmission line length and to interconnect at the adjacent Southern California Edison Bliss substation. “The request would be for the commission to hold a public hearing and certify and adopt the mitigated negative declaration and the mitigation monitoring reporting plan,” Roper said.

Staff noted one of the parcels is under the California Land Conservation Act (Williamson Act) contract number 3228. The packet and staff presentation said the county has processes by which solar projects can be found compatible with Williamson Act contracts, including temporary changes in land use and the requirement that agricultural compatibility be preserved or reclaimed. Roper and staff also explained a reclamation plan and financial assurance are required so the county can restore the site at the end of the project’s useful life; the financial assurance must be periodically updated, typically every five years, based on an engineer’s estimate.

A public commenter did not appear during the hearing. Commissioners asked clarifying questions including whether the project will interconnect to the grid (staff: yes; the southern parcel is adjacent to SCE’s Bliss substation) and whether the project would rely on a power purchase agreement (staff: the county does not regulate power-purchase agreements; that is a private arrangement). Roper told the commission the applicant had proposed a roughly 35‑year term for project operations, with the potential for extension.

The commission made two motions on the item — first to certify and adopt the mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting program, then to approve the special use permit and adopt the findings and conditions of approval. Both motions passed with six votes in favor and one commissioner absent.

Conditions placed on the approval require the applicant to meet zoning and General Plan compatibility findings, provide a reclamation plan and financial assurance, and comply with species‑ and agriculture‑related mitigation measures included in the mitigated negative declaration. Staff will file a Notice of Determination as required by CEQA.

The approval allows construction to proceed subject to county conditions, required agency permits and compliance with mitigation measures and bonding/financial assurance obligations.","The commission certified a mitigated negative declaration and approved a special use permit for a roughly 40 MW solar facility with up to 20 MW of battery storage on two parcels; permit includes mitigation, financial assurance and Williamson Act compatibility steps.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480114,"Tulare County planning commission approves several land-use items; one permit continued for neighbor mediation",2599,781000,3380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5691907-c5f0d096dd08d29f72520016379397c6&start=781&end=3380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5691907-c5f0d096dd08d29f72520016379397c6/thumbnail_781000.jpg","/articles/6480114/Tulare-County/California/Tulare-County-planning-commission-approves-several-land-use-items-one-permit-continued-for-neighbor-mediation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480114-82725aa0149e6ad8841f47fab9c7ab45/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607968&Signature=ioHtbOLPft~XrQEf09ptTwFo4SmLYx9OenV466TS5~d2DGRT5xXqGp2tTPpUonIhbGcTLW~KbsEmNpE7C7DGuiZ8ViwGGCwtwIzSAehPYzzTnbkPWRuqdZRRnmp0UbICOcIaIleTwDUQPCY4nOziPfHoIxfDrVbnV1pOTpYkDvOT70u1QFccB-bI4WpnqttJ9Oi-U1~yGE3yi49yx4~38u0ODoKNE6-Nxy8Y2BbcJOkiB2If~JfuFM-D5yEmrapvni8yaHM2IzwI9xVWDqc4z1jO6yjqSflwvJzItW5BcPf03GhLlUrFbYYB7jKm3wPJc2~Amd1Mb3eYF3UvBbXTMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tulare County Planning Commission on Aug. 27 approved a series of land-use items including three tentative parcel maps, two special use permits, and a tentative subdivision map and continued one contested minor modification to Oct. 8 for further county-facilitated meetings between the parties.

The commission voted as follows: tentative parcel map PPM25-021 was approved (motion passed, 6 yes, 1 absent); tentative parcel map PPM25-022 was approved (motion passed, 6 yes, 1 absent); tentative parcel map PPM25-026 was approved (motion passed, 6 yes, 1 absent); the commission certified a mitigated negative declaration and approved special use permit PSP23-012 (Coldwell Solar 1 LLC) in two motions (both passed, 6 yes, 1 absent); special use permit PSP25-016 (an agricultural service establishment) was approved (motion passed, 6 yes, 1 absent); special use permit PSP25-047 (a 155-foot wireless lattice tower) was approved (motion passed, 5 yes, 1 absent, 1 abstaining); and tentative subdivision map TSM25-003 was conditionally approved (motion passed, 6 yes, 1 absent). Minor modification MIM25-024 / special use permit PSP25-030 (a tree-trimming/ag-service site) was continued to Oct. 8 with direction that the parties meet with county staff beforehand; the transcript does not record a numeric tally for that continuation vote.

Most items were routine, according to staff presentations and short public-notice periods; several received little or no public comment. The continued minor modification drew sustained public testimony from nearby residents and the applicant and will return to the commission after staff-facilitated meetings and potential additional conditions.

The meeting packet includes staff reports, environmental documents, and the conditions of approval noted on the record. The commission’s roll call indicated one commissioner absent for the meeting; the transcript records multiple 6–1 outcomes and one 5–1–1 result as noted above.

Items approved with environmental findings referenced the California Environmental Quality Act and corresponding state CEQA guidelines and local zoning code provisions; several approvals included standard county conditions such as road and fire‑safety requirements and, for the solar project, a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan and financial assurance for site reclamation.

The commission’s next regular meeting was announced for Sept. 10; the continued item will return Oct. 8.","At its Aug. 27 meeting the Tulare County Planning Commission approved multiple parcel maps, two special use permits and a subdivision revision and continued a contentious minor modification to Oct. 8 for further county-facilitated discussion.","actionData","errors"]

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