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Planning commission approves parcel split for New Beginnings church property
Summary
The Hanford planning commission unanimously approved a tentative parcel map (resolution 2025-18) dividing a 6.91-acre property that includes New Beginnings Assembly of God Church into two parcels of 2.14 and 4.76 acres; the church will occupy one parcel and the other remains vacant for future development.
The Hanford City Planning Commission on March 25 unanimously approved resolution 2025-18, authorizing a tentative parcel map to divide a 6.91-acre property at 98379 A Quarter Avenue into two parcels of 2.14 acres and 4.76 acres. The existing New Beginnings Assembly of God Church will occupy Parcel B, and Parcel A remains vacant with no plans submitted at this time.
Staff said the site is designated and zoned for high-density residential (RH) and that the proposed split will not create a nonconforming zoning condition. The division is categorically exempt from further environmental review under CEQA section 15315 for minor land divisions, and staff recommended adoption of the tentative map (Tentative Parcel Map No. 11-24).
Lee Reynolds, identified as a pastor at New Beginnings Church, told commissioners the church's intention is to retain one parcel for church use and split off the other parcel as a separate entity; he explained the two APNs on the property existed for tax purposes but the land had not been legally divided. He said the church supports the split.
The commission adopted resolution 2025-18 on a roll-call vote, with Commissioners Nelson, Curtis, Norris, Vice Chair Douglas and Chair Ham recorded as voting yes. Staff advised that construction of site improvements on the vacant parcel will be deferred until development and that any future site development will be reviewed against RH zone standards.
The approval legally separates the parcels for tax and title purposes; any future development of the vacant parcel will require separate permits and design review.
