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Planning Commission, July 1, 2026

Approves Rezone P26-00729 at East Barstow Avenue (Parcel A), unanimous

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The Fresno City Planning Commission approved rezone application P26-00729, removing conditions of zoning on a 3.3-acre vacant parcel (Parcel A) on the south side of East Barstow Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Fresno Street, on a unanimous voice vote; the City of…

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Fresno, CA
Governing body
Final authority
Date
July 1, 2026
Decisions
3 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

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Rezone P26-00729 at East Barstow Avenue (Parcel A)

Rezone application P26-00729 to remove existing conditions of zoning on a 3.3-acre vacant parcel (Parcel A) on the south side of East Barstow Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Fresno Street. The conditions had limited development to 152 student housing units (Avery Apartments) which were satisfied on Parcel B, rendering Parcel A infeasible. City of Fresno is the applicant. Approved on a unanimous voice vote; environmental assessment also adopted.

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Meeting Summary

The Fresno City Planning Commission approved rezone application P26-00729, removing conditions of zoning on a 3.3-acre vacant parcel (Parcel A) on the south side of East Barstow Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Fresno Street, on a unanimous voice vote; the City of…

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Key Decisions (3)

Approved

Rezone P26-00729 at East Barstow Avenue (Parcel A)

Vote: unanimous
Other

Election of Chair

Vote: passed
Other

Election of Vice Chair

Vote: passed

Zoning Changes (1)

R-4/CZR-43.3 acres

Market Signals (1)

Housing Demand

Commissioner noted a ribbon cutting for two permanent affordable homes…

Who Spoke (10)

ChairCommissionerStaff · 2

On the record: the chair, a commissioner, and 2 staff members.

Agenda scorecard

This season: 3 of 3 (100%) forecasts called in this county.

East Copper Avenue rezone

District District 6Case ID 26-926
No vote recorded

East Copper Avenue rezone

District District 6Case ID 26-923
No vote recorded

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