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Public Hearing: Yosemite Mixed Use Conversion Project

Original title: Planning Commission conduct a public hearing for the Yosemite Mixed Use Conversion, Batch GPA Site 5 project, and by motion, consider adoption of the following; 1. A resolution recommending the City Council make the necessary findings and adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2026040460), and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the Yosemite Mixed Use Conversion Batch GPA Site 5 Project; and 2. A resolution recommending the City Council approve General Plan Amendment (GPA 26-39) to amend the General Plan land use designation of approximately 21.11 acres from Industrial (I), Public Quasi/Public (PQP), and and Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) for the Yosemite Mixed Use Conversion, Batch GPA Site 5 Project parcels APNs: 241-300-04, -05, -06, -07, -67, -68, -71, -74, -75, and -76; and 3. A resolution recommending the City Council approve Rezone (REZ 26-39) to amend the Zoning Map for approximately 21.11 acres from Public/Quasi Public (PQP), Planned Development (PD), Light Industrial (M1), and Limited Multiple Family Dwelling (R2) to Mixed Use Commercial (CMU) for the Yosemite Mixed Use Conversion, Batch GPA Site 5 Project parcels APNs: 241-300-04, -05, -06, -07, -67, -68, -71, -74, -75, and -76.

Record date · June 18, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider recommending that the City Council approve a land use and zoning change for a 21.11-acre site. The proposal would convert the area into a Commercial (CMU) zone and includes an environmental review report.

Why it matters

This project would change the legal land use and zoning designations for 21.11 acres of property, potentially allowing for new commercial and mixed-use development on land currently zoned for industrial, public, and residential use.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners of APNs 241-300-04 through -76

The zoning and land use designation of their property is proposed to be changed to Commercial Mixed Use.

Directly affected

Local residents in the vicinity

The project changes the permitted land use and zoning of a 21.11-acre site in their neighborhood.

Key Facts

  • The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the Yosemite Mixed Use Conversion project.
  • The project involves 21.11 acres of land.
  • The commission will consider recommending the adoption of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2026040460) and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
  • The proposal includes a General Plan Amendment (GPA 26-39) to change the land use designation to Commercial Mixed Use (CMU).
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  • The proposal includes a Rezone (REZ 26-39) to change the zoning map to Mixed Use Commercial (CMU).
  • The affected parcels are APNs: 241-300-04, -05, -06, -07, -67, -68, -71, -74, -75, and -76.
  • Current land use designations for the site include Industrial (I), Public Quasi/Public (PQP), and Medium Density Residential (MDR).
  • Current zoning designations for the site include Public/Quasi Public (PQP), Planned Development (PD), Light Industrial (M1), and Limited Multiple Family Dwelling (R2).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this public hearing?
The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to rezone and change the land use designation for a specific 21.11-acre site to allow for a new mixed-use commercial development.
What does 'Commercial Mixed Use' mean for this area?
It is a zoning designation that typically allows for a combination of commercial and other uses, replacing the current mix of industrial, public, and residential zoning.
Will this project impact the environment?
The commission is reviewing an 'Initial Study/,' which is a document that identifies potential environmental impacts and outlines measures to mitigate them.

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Consolidation of Zoning

The project consolidates four different existing zoning designations (PQP, PD, M1, R2) into a single Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) designation.

Connected Entities

City Council, 2026040460, Planning Commission and 1 more
OrganizationCity Council“The body that will make the final decision on the recommendations.”Map →
other2026040460“The State Clearinghouse (SCH) number for the environmental study.”Map →
OrganizationPlanning Commission“The body conducting the public hearing and making recommendations.”Map →
otherYosemite Mixed Use Conversion, Batch GPA Site 5“The specific development project being reviewed.”Map →

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