Planning commission approves 5-year conditional use permit for agricultural trucking yard on South Union Avenue

The Kern County Planning Commission on an evening vote approved a five-year conditional use permit allowing an agricultural trucking facility on a 2.01-acre parcel on the east side of South Union Avenue south of East Hosking's Avenue in unincorporated Bakersfield.

Planning staff told the commission the parcel is designated map code LMR (low-medium density residential) and is zoned A (exclusive agriculture) with R-1 low-density residential in suspense. Staff recommended approval with conditions including a 20-truck on-site limit, restrictions on refrigerated trailers running overnight and required paving and environmental-permit compliance. Staff recommended the permit expire on 11/06/2030.

Staff presentation and clarifications: Planning staffer Barker said the parcel has operated as an agricultural trucking facility in the past and that the proposed use would include short-term parking for trucks, an inspection area and a storage building. Barker said staff recommended a maximum of 20 trucks on site because the site plan provided 20 parking spaces, and…