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Planning commission sets public hearing on rezoning request for three parcels
Summary
The Porterville commission set a public hearing for a rezoning request by Terry Griffiths covering parcels 0‑6‑13, 0‑6‑14 and 0‑6‑15. The applicant said commercial zoning would simplify inheritance and clarify past mapping errors; commissioners asked about lot sizes and alternatives.
The Porterville Town Planning and Zoning Commission voted Feb. 25 to set a public hearing next month on a rezoning request from Terry Griffiths covering parcels 0‑6‑13, 0‑6‑14 and 0‑6‑15. Griffiths told commissioners he originally believed the parcels were fully zoned commercial when he built a hardware store and now seeks to correct the map to avoid future inheritance and development confusion.
Commissioners discussed minimum lot sizes for residential zoning (R1 and R1A) and whether commercial zoning would remove minimum‑size constraints, enabling future sales or inheritance of smaller parcels. One commissioner noted that two of the parcels could remain as they are while the applicant seeks clarity for the whole block; another commissioner cautioned against creating a new residential district with smaller minimum lot sizes because it could lead to scattered changes across town.
After discussion the commission voted unanimously to set the item for a public hearing and to solicit public comment next month; after the hearing the commission will make a recommendation to the town council.
Why it matters: The rezoning could change allowable uses and parcel‑size requirements for a portion of town; commissioners said public input will help determine whether commercial zoning or an alternative is more appropriate.
Next steps: The commission will hold a public hearing at its next meeting and forward a recommendation to the town council after public comment.
