Commission Approves 56‑Unit Duplex Development by Quest Equity in C‑3 Zone

The Tulare Planning Commission voted to approve Conditional Use Permit 2025‑22, allowing developer Quest Equity to build a multifamily residential project in a C‑3 retail commercial zone west of Rutherford Street.

Staff described the proposal as 28 duplex buildings for a total of 56 residential units (each duplex containing a two‑bed, two‑bath unit and a three‑bed, two‑bath unit). Each unit would include a two‑car garage; the development will add on‑site features including a park area, guest parking and connections to city water, sewer and storm drain systems. Staff said the project is exempt from further CEQA review under the public resources code provision cited during the presentation and recommended approval with standard conditions.

Greg Nunn, representing the applicant, thanked staff for their assistance. Commissioners asked whether the units would be low‑income; staff said the development will be market‑rate housing. Commissioners also discussed surrounding residential projects (Villas at Sierra Ranch, Riviera apartments and other duplex developments) and the planned extension of Corvina Avenue to improve access and serve as a frontage road that could eventually warrant a signal at Rutherford.

A motion to approve the CUP was made, seconded and passed on roll call. The approval authorizes the applicant to proceed with required design and infrastructure work, subject to conditions spelled out in the staff report and subsequent engineering and permitting steps.