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Council approves tentative parcel map to split downtown Guadalupe property into two lots
Summary
City council approved a tentative parcel map to divide a 0.53-acre property on Guadalupe Street into two lots; staff said the split meets subdivision rules but may reduce likelihood of long-term redevelopment envisioned in the general plan.
The City Council on Jan. 28 adopted Resolution 2025-06 approving a tentative parcel map to split a 0.53-acre property at 64718 Guadalupe Street into two parcels.
Planning staff described the request from property owner Carlos Castaneda to subdivide the 23,074-square-foot parcel into a 9,419-square-foot parcel (Parcel 1) containing the single-family home and a 13,655-square-foot parcel (Parcel 2) that contains three duplexes. Planner Bill Scott told the council the buildings date roughly to the late 1950s and are legal nonconforming under the downtown Mixed Use zoning because they predate the current code.
Scott said the subdivision meets the city’s subdivision ordinance, parcel size and depth-to-width ratios, and that both resulting parcels would have vehicle access. He noted the general plan's downtown mixed-use vision favors higher-density redevelopment over time and observed the smaller lots created by the split could make future redevelopment less likely; other general-plan policies call for protecting existing affordable housing. “The lots meet the subdivision ordinance,” Scott said, and staff recommended a Class 15 CEQA exemption for a minor subdivision.
An applicant representative, Christina, spoke in support and said the split aligned with state housing laws and their mission to help farm-working families obtain homeownership. Christina said the group’s budget for the project is $75,100 and that they expect to market the single-family residence at an affordable price; she also said they may pursue an accessory dwelling unit in the future.
Council discussion noted the split would not prohibit accessory dwelling units where feasible and that the lot sizes remain consistent with building requirements. Council member Villegas moved approval; Council member Velez seconded. Roll-call votes recorded ayes from members Velez, Villegas, Hernandez and Mayor Julian; one member was absent. The resolution passed.
Ending: The tentative parcel map was approved with standard conditions; staff noted the split supports the applicant’s immediate housing objective while acknowledging the decision could affect longer-term redevelopment scenarios under the city’s general plan.
