Planning commission approves tentative parcel map to subdivide 1740 Todd Street into four parcels

The Selma City Planning Commission on Nov. 13 approved Tentative Parcel Map Plan 2523 to subdivide an existing property at 1740 Todd Street into four parcels (APNs listed in the staff report). Staff told the commission the property is within the M‑2 heavy manufacturing zone and that the subdivision is intended to facilitate future industrial development in parcels that meet minimum lot area and width requirements.

Staff also noted frontage conditions along Todd Street: portions of the frontage lack continuous curb, gutter and sidewalk and include older driveway approaches that are not ADA compliant. Staff explained that a Selma Branch Canal coordination easement runs adjacent to the site and that the existing maintenance arrangements (a 1992 licensing agreement) require coordination with the property owner. The parcel map was reviewed for compliance with the California Subdivision Map Act.

Staff recommended adoption of a resolution to approve the tentative map and said the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Guideline 15315 (minor land divisions). With no public comment, a commissioner moved to approve the tentative parcel map; roll call followed and the commission approved the map.

The commission’s approval enables the developer to move forward with mapping and recordation steps required to create the new parcels; subsequent building permits and on‑site frontage improvements will be required before new development. Staff noted follow‑up tasks including any required public‑works improvements, recordation and coordination on canal maintenance access.