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Board approves General Plan amendment and rezone for Dixon Lane property in Bishop
Summary
After a public hearing, the board approved a General Plan amendment and zone reclassification to allow adaptive reuse of the former Caltron building at 2290 Dixon Lane for multiple commercial tenant spaces, with conditions limiting hours (6AM–9PM), lighting, noise and requiring on‑site parking and lease provisions to enforce compliance.
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors on June 9 approved a General Plan amendment (2025‑04) and zone reclassification (2025‑03) for a mixed‑zoned property at 2290 Dixon Lane in Bishop, allowing conversion of a vacant former industrial building to multiple commercial tenant spaces under county conditions.
Cynthia Draper of the Planning Department presented the proposal on behalf of the applicant. Staff described the parcel as a flag lot split between M‑2 (light industrial) and R‑1 (single‑family residential) zoning; the request rezones the industrial portion to C‑1 (general commercial) and changes the general plan designation from Light Industrial to Retail Commercial. Draper said the project anticipates no expansion of the building footprint and relies on adaptive reuse subject to conditions meant to ensure compatibility with nearby residences.
Key conditions included restrictions on operating hours (limited to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.), requirements that all commercial activities occur within the building (no outdoor commercial use in the parking area), limits on outside lighting and noise mitigation, a parking requirement to keep vehicles on‑site, and lease terms obligating tenant compliance. Draper said the project was found categorically exempt from CEQA under the existing‑facilities exemption (CEQA Guideline §15301) and that staff provided SB 18 tribal consultation notices with no tribal responses during the 90‑day period.
During the public hearing a longtime nearby resident (Lynn Greer) raised concerns about potential spillover parking and traffic on South Valley View; the applicant's representative, Shane McNulty, assured the board parking would be confined to the on‑site lot and that he would personally address any neighborhood parking issues.
After planning commission review (4–0 with one absence), the board opened the public hearing, heard comments and closed the hearing. The board voted to approve the recommended CEQA finding, the General Plan amendment and the zone reclassification, adopting the conditions of approval and associated ordinance and resolution.
Supervisor Griffiths moved the recommendation and Supervisor Marcelin seconded. The planning department will monitor compliance and code enforcement will respond to any complaints about lease or tenant violations.
The action allows the owner to market the interior for small businesses such as wellness services, martial arts classes and office space while aiming to preserve neighborhood compatibility.
