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Modesto council approves rezoning on McClure Road for 38 low‑income ownership units; public urges denser housing
Summary
On unanimous vote, the council adopted Ordinance 3803 rezoning about four acres at 3401 North McClure Road from highway commercial to low‑density residential for roughly 38 single‑family homes aimed at households at or below 80% AMI; public commenters urged high‑density alternatives and farmland protection.
Modesto, Calif. — The Modesto City Council on Dec. 2 gave final approval to Ordinance 3803, rezoning roughly four acres at 3401 North McClure Road from highway commercial to low‑density residential to allow the construction of about 38 single‑family homes intended for buyers earning up to 80% of the area median income. The final adoption was unanimous.
Jessica Hill, director of community and economic development, presented the item as the final reading and said the project is intended to serve low‑income households and produce homeownership opportunities. She described the parcel as about four acres and said the zoning change would permit approximately 38 single‑family homes.
Public commenters, including Milt Treeweiler and others, urged the city to prefer higher‑density development in such locations to preserve farmland and support transit and walkability. Treeweiler said building up instead of out would better protect Stanislaus County's prime farmland and noted opportunities for multifamily, mixed‑use, or multi‑story housing in similar locations.
Council moved the item off consent for discussion, heard public comment, and then voted to adopt Ordinance 3803. The motion passed unanimously on roll call.
Context and community response: Several residents and community members reiterated a recurring local debate: whether to prioritize single‑family homeownership in new projects or to pursue higher‑density, mixed‑use development to preserve farmland and support transit‑oriented growth. Supporters of the rezoning emphasized the affordability target and ownership model; critics argued the parcel was an opportunity for greater density and more units.
Action at a glance: Final adoption of Ordinance 3803 to rezone 3401 North McClure Road to low‑density residential (approx. 38 units, targeted to <=80% AMI); vote unanimous.
Next steps: The ordinance was finalized at the meeting; project permitting and development follow standard planning and building processes.
