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Council approves plan amendment and rezone for ~3.9‑acre Belmont subdivision; 30‑lot map approved
Summary
The council approved a plan amendment, rezone and vesting tentative map allowing a 30‑lot subdivision on about 3.9 acres on the south side of East Belmont between Armstrong and Temperance (Council District 5). Applicant concurred with staff conditions and no public opposition appeared at the hearing.
The Fresno City Council voted 7–0 May 22 to approve a package of entitlements that will allow a 30‑lot subdivision on approximately 3.9 acres on the south side of East Belmont Avenue between Armstrong and Temperance avenues (Council District 5).
Planning staff presented plan amendment and rezone application P23‑01117, a vesting tentative tract map and a plan development permit (P23‑03735) for the site. Israel Trejo of the planning department summarized the request: change the General Plan land‑use designation from low‑density residential to medium‑density residential, rezone from RS‑3 to RS‑5 (consistent with medium density), and approve a 30‑lot tentative map. Trejo reported the applicant submitted correspondence that morning confirming agreement with staff’s recommended conditions.
The project applicant and property owner appeared in the council chambers and told the council they concurred with staff recommendations and were available to answer questions. Councilmember Vang asked about demolition standards, lot sizes and compatibility with adjacent KB Homes subdivisions; staff said lots would average roughly 3,800 square feet and demolition would follow applicable building and safety standards.
A motion to approve was made and seconded; the council approved the applications 7–0 with no public opposition at the hearing.
Why it matters: The project converts a roughly 3.9‑acre parcel into a 30‑lot single‑family subdivision under RS‑5 standards and includes a plan development permit to modify development standards. Construction will follow conditions imposed by staff and the final map review process.
Implementation: If the council vote stands, the applicant must fulfill the conditions of approval and proceed to the final map and building permit phases; staff described the steps as a two‑stage (tentative map then final map) subdivision process.
