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Council approves Tract 7471 despite appeals citing air quality and endangered‑species concerns
Summary
The council denied appeals and approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7471, a proposal to subdivide about 83.97 acres into 363 single‑family lots, after extended public comment from environmental groups and developers.
The Bakersfield City Council on Sept. 10 voted to deny appeals and approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7471, a proposal by LGI Homes to subdivide approximately 83.97 acres at the southwest corner of Morning Drive and Paladino Drive into 363 single‑family lots and associated streets and landscape lots.
The hearing drew extended comment from environmental organizations, scientists and residents who argued the project's mitigated negative declaration does not adequately analyze cumulative air quality, greenhouse gas and biological impacts — particularly potential effects on the San Joaquin kit fox, burrowing owl and other special‑status species. Multiple speakers urged the council to require an environmental impact report (EIR) rather than accept the MND.
Chase Preciado of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) told the council that expert surveys indicate…
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