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Neighbors press commission over proposed four‑lot subdivision; hearing continued for more analysis and renotification

Tulare County Planning Commission · March 11, 2026
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Summary

Residents urged the commission to deny a proposed variance and tentative map that would split an existing ~7.41‑acre parcel into four lots; commissioners continued the item to a date uncertain and directed staff to renotify neighbors and investigate groundwater, wildlife, and road safety concerns.

A contested request to divide a roughly 7.41‑acre agricultural parcel into four smaller lots prompted extensive public comment at the Tulare County Planning Commission on March 11, and the commission voted to continue the item so staff can answer neighbor questions and renotify the community.

Project planner Russell (introduced himself as Russell Kosua) described the application (zone variance PZV25‑029 and tentative parcel map PPM25‑019) to create parcels sized about 2.06, 1.77, 1.79 and 1.79 acres. He said the parcel is zoned AE40/AE20 depending on the record cited and that mandatory variance findings were assessed; staff presented water‑use estimates, right‑of‑way details, prior notices and…

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