Planning Commission, July 1, 2026
Approves Rezone P26-00729 at East Barstow Avenue (Parcel A), unanimous
What happened
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…
- Jurisdiction
- Fresno, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 1, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
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…
Key Decisions (3)
Rezone P26-00729 at East Barstow Avenue (Parcel A)
Election of Chair
Election of Vice Chair
Zoning Changes (1)
Market Signals (1)
Housing Demand
Commissioner noted a ribbon cutting for two permanent affordable homes…
Who Spoke (10)
On the record: the chair, a commissioner, and 2 staff members.
Agenda scorecard
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