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Hanford commission approves tentative parcel map splitting 5.75-acre site near Grangeville Boulevard
Summary
The Planning Commission on March 25 approved a tentative parcel map to divide a 5.75-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Grangeville and University into two parcels (2.25 and 3.5 acres) and required future development to meet city street and driveway standards; the action was unanimous.
The Hanford City Planning Commission on March 25 adopted resolution 2025-17, approving a tentative parcel map to divide a 5.75-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Grangeville Boulevard and University into two parcels sized 2.25 acres and 3.5 acres, with dedication for a future extension of Retainer Court and a right-of-way for a future deceleration lane along Grangeville.
Staff told the commission the site's general plan designation and zoning are medium-density residential (RM). The split includes dedications for a future residential street meeting city standards (ST-32 for a residential street and ST-38 for a cul-de-sac). Staff said all subdivision ordinance and zoning findings required under Hanford Municipal Code Section 16.04.001 and the Subdivision Map Act (cited in the staff report) were met and that the project is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under the minor land divisions guideline (section 15315).
Commissioners asked about the limited frontage on the proposed lower parcel and whether the cul-de-sac side could be adjusted later to provide more driveway or parking room; staff responded the cul-de-sac and adjacent street are not yet developed and final access and driveway configuration will be reviewed at the time of site development permit submittal. Staff also said access to the two new parcels would likely be from Grangeville/University, not from the future cul-de-sac.
Luke Reisner, the planning consultant on the project, and Pastor Lori Niles, who identified herself as an owner of the tract, spoke in favor. "We have enjoyed working with the city thus far to make things all come out right, and we look forward to doing that in the future," Niles said, referring to the property's long period of vacancy and the original vision that included affordable housing and a future worship facility.
The motion to adopt resolution 2025-17 passed on a roll-call vote, with Commissioners Nelson, Curtis, Norris, Vice Chair Douglas and Chair Ham recorded as voting yes. Staff noted construction of site improvements on the vacant parcel will be deferred until development and that engineering standards for driveway spacing and arterial access (minimum 200 feet from the Grangeville-University intersection) will apply when a development proposal is submitted.
The resolution approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 7-24 and includes the staff-prepared notice of exemption under CEQA; subsequent site development will require separate permits and reviews.
