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Proposed Industrial Warehouse Development at Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue

Original title: General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001: A request to change the general plan land use designation of approximately 6.02 gross acres of land (APN’s: 0132-182-08, -09, & 0132-202-04) located at the northeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue from General Commercial (GC) with a Specific Plan Overlay to Business Park (BP) with a Specific Plan Overlay. Specific Plan Amendment No. 2022-0002: A request to change the specific plan zoning designation of approximately 6.02 gross acres of land (APN’s: 0132-182-08, -09, & 0132-202-04) located at the northeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue from Freeway Commercial (F-C) within the Gateway Specific Plan to Industrial Park (I-P) within the Gateway Specific Plan. Conditional Development Permit No. 2022-0019: A request to allow the development and operation of one (1) 46,758 square foot industrial warehouse building and one (1) 73,210 square foot industrial warehouse building on approximately 6.02 gross acres of land (APN’s: 0132-182-08, -09, & 0132-202-04) located at the northeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue. Precise Plan of Design No. 2022-0031: A request to allow the development of one (1) 46,758 square foot industrial warehouse building, one (1) 73,210 square foot industrial warehouse building, and associated paving, landscaping, fencing, lighting, and drainage improvements on 6.02 gross acres of land (APN’s: 0132-182-08, -09, & 0132-202-04) located at the northeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue. Environmental Assessment Review No. 2022-0033: A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for consideration in conjunction with General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001, Specific Plan Amendment No. 2022-0002, Conditional Development Permit No. 2022-0019, and Precise Plan of Design No. 2022-0031, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

April 15, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This proposal would change the permitted use of a 6.02-acre site from commercial to industrial, enabling the construction of two large warehouses that will alter the local landscape and traffic patterns.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local residents near Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue

Residents in the vicinity may experience changes in traffic, noise, and visual landscape due to the construction and operation of two industrial warehouses.

Property owners of the affected parcels

The owners are seeking land use and zoning changes to facilitate the development of industrial warehouse facilities.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 15, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to rezone 6.02 acres of land at the corner of Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue from commercial to industrial use. The project includes the construction of two industrial warehouse buildings totaling 119,968 square feet, along with associated site improvements and an environmental impact review.

Key Facts

The proposal seeks to rezone 6.02 acres from General Commercial to Business Park land use.
The specific zoning designation would change from Freeway Commercial to Industrial Park within the Gateway Specific Plan.
The project includes the construction of one 46,758 square foot industrial warehouse.
The project includes the construction of one 73,210 square foot industrial warehouse.
The total square footage of the proposed industrial development is 119,968 square feet.
The project includes site improvements such as paving, landscaping, fencing, lighting, and drainage.
A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to address environmental impacts.
The affected parcels are identified as APN’s 0132-182-08, 0132-182-09, and 0132-202-04.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Mitigated Negative Declaration?

It is a document prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) stating that while a project may have environmental impacts, those impacts can be reduced to a less-than-significant level through specific mitigation measures.

What does it mean to change land use from 'General Commercial' to 'Business Park'?

It changes the types of businesses and activities allowed on the property, shifting from retail or service-oriented commercial uses to industrial or office-park uses.

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Proposed Industrial Warehouse Development at Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to rezone 6.02 acres of land at the corner of Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue from commercial to in

Discoveries

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Commercial to Industrial Conversion

The proposal represents a shift in land use policy for this specific intersection, moving away from commercial/retail potential toward industrial/warehouse utility.

Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue