Summary: Annexation Application No. P24-04526, Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 (P24-04042) and Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-00027 were filed by Ernie Escobedo of QK, Inc., on behalf of Brandon De Young of De Young Properties, pertaining to approximately 39.51 acres of property located on the north side of East McKinley Avenue between North Temperance and North De Wolf Avenues (7298 East McKinley Avenue). The project is located near the border of Safety Zone 6, the Traffic Pattern Zone (TPZ) of Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
The annexation and pre-zone applications involve two properties (APNs: 310-052-27 & 310-052-26T) and the tentative tract map and planned development (proposed development) will only be developed on APN 310-052-27.
Annexation Application No. P24-04526 requests authorization to initiate annexation proceedings for the McKinley-Temperance Reorganization No. 1b proposing incorporation of the property within the City of Fresno; and detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District.
Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527 requests authorization to pre-zone approximately 24 acres of property from the Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-4 (Single-Family Residential, Medium Low Density) zone district and approximately 15.51 acres of property from the Fresno County AE-20 zone district to the City of Fresno OS (Open Space) zone district.
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 (P24-04042) requests authorization to subdivide the existing property into a 122-lot single-family residential development at a density of 5.18 dwelling units per acre.
Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-00027 requests authorization to modify the RS-4 zone district development standards to allow for a portion of the subdivision to have private streets, reduced lot width, depth, and area, reduced minimum yard setbacks, and an increase in maximum lot coverage.
Safety Zone 6 – Traffic Pattern Zone has no limits on dwelling units per acre. The only prohibited use for residential projects is hazards to flight which is defined as:
- Physical (e.g.,tall objects), visual, and electronic forms of interference with the safety of aircraft operations
- Land use development, such as golf courses and certain types of crops
- Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or Near Airports, that may cause the attraction of birds to increase is also prohibited
The open land requirement is 10%. Open land requirements are intended to be applied with respect to an entire zone. This is typically accomplished as part of a community general plan or a specific plan but may also apply to large (10 acres or more) development projects.
The subject property does not sit within Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s noise contours. An airport disclosure notice is required.
Action: ALUC staff recommends the Fresno County Airport Land Use Commission approve a Finding of Consistency for the City of Fresno’s Annexation Application No. P24-04526, Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 (P24-04042) and Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-00027.
