Board approves rezone of Walnut Avenue parcel over neighbors’ objections
The board approved a general plan amendment and rezone of a 4.21‑acre parcel at 1280 Walnut Ave from estate residential to commercial‑industrial (CM) after staff presented a mitigated negative declaration. Neighbors argued industrial zoning is inappropriate next to Berry Elementary School; staff clarified that the recommended CM designation does not permit semi‑truck parking and that any truck yard would require a discretionary use permit and additional review.
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Senior planner Casey Murray presented a rezone and general plan amendment for a 4.21‑acre parcel at 1280 Walnut Avenue to permit commercial‑industrial uses consistent with the county’s growth area map. Murray said the project was circulated and that an initial study recommended a mitigated negative declaration with agreed mitigation measures. "No development or use is proposed at this time," Murray said, noting any future uses would require design review and environmental or discretionary entitlements as applicable.
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