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Nonresident developer urges Kingsburg to release allocations for nearby sphere-of-influence project
Summary
Larry King, a nonresident, told the council he has assembled parcels and development partners and urged the city to open allocations for lots in the sphere of influence so his subdivision project can move forward.
Larry King, who identified himself as not a resident of Kingsburg, addressed the council during the public comment period on March 5 to describe a multi-parcel housing project located in the city’s sphere of influence.
King told the council he purchased property in February 2006 and assembled additional parcels to reach about 28 acres, and that he believes the site is now viable for development with two-acre parcels or smaller lots. He said plans have progressed to multiple iterations of drawings and that he had engaged a realtor and builder, and had been in contact with county agencies and LAFCO. “We’re pretty far along,” King said. He asked the council to consider opening allocations for available lots so the project can proceed; he said he expected the city to revisit allocation openings in September but that his project is being delayed by the current lack of allocation.
King described development setbacks tied to broader market cycles and said the absence of allocation approval prevents him from pursuing parallel permitting options. He asked to meet with staff — he specifically mentioned Councilmember David (last name not provided in the transcript) — to provide more detailed information on his project.
Council did not take action during the public comment period; the item was noted and public comment closed before the council moved on to the consent calendar and regular agenda.
