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Commission approves subdivision and site plans for Euseite Avenue project but forwards general‑plan change to city council after split vote
Summary
After extensive public opposition to a planned 500‑unit self‑storage facility and 28 new homes, the planning commission approved environmental review, the tentative map, site plan review and a minor use permit (3–2), but a required four‑vote margin for a general‑plan amendment was not reached, so the amendment will go to the City Council for final action.
The Merced City Planning Commission took a split decision on Sept. 17 on a multi‑part project that would reclassify roughly 8.05 acres near East Euseite Avenue and Parsons from commercial office to business park and residential, allow a roughly 500‑unit self‑storage facility and create 28 residential lots.
Staff said the project returned to the commission after a prior denial and a city‑council appeal. Acting planning manager Johnny Lan said the applicant reduced density from 41 to 28 homes, increased minimum lot sizes, and required single‑story homes on lots…
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