Planning commission continues Morgan Enterprises parcel map amid sewer, water and fire‑protection questions

The Tulare County Planning Commission continued consideration of tentative parcel map PPM24‑051, a proposed commercial subdivision by Morgan Enterprises at the southeast corner of Lovers Lane and Caldwell, after extended discussion about sewer availability, septic‑system rules and fire‑protection water supplies. The commission set a date‑certain continuance to March 26 and requested an exhibit showing proposed water and sewer infrastructure and any fire‑water storage that would be needed to meet county standards.

Planning Director Aaron Bach presented the staff report, saying the site is zoned C‑2 (Medium‑Intensity Commercial) under county rules and that a prior general plan amendment and rezone approving commercial uses had already been granted. Bach told commissioners the parcel map would be subject to the county’s Local Agency Management Program (LAM P) for on‑site wastewater: parcels smaller than one acre typically trigger additional LAM P requirements, but county staff said options exist —…