Conditional Use Permit No. 24-151 (Shafter Commercial Shopping Center)

The project involves the development of a commercial shopping center on a 10.04-acre site in Shafter, California, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 028-180-46, located at the intersection of S. Central Valley Highway and E. Ash Avenue. The proposal seeks a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a multi-phase development that includes a 27,000-square-foot anchor grocery store, four in-line retail buildings totaling 32,880 square feet, an 8,030-square-foot convenience store with four fuel pumps, two drive-thru restaurants totaling 7,500 square feet, a 6,300-square-foot office building, and associated infrastructure such as 346 parking spaces, internal roads, ingress and egress features, and landscaping. The development must comply with local, state, and environmental regulations including the California Building Code, City of Shafter Engineering Design Manual, SJVAPCD Rule 9510 for air emissions, AB 32 and the Cap-and-Trade program for greenhouse gas reductions, and the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges. Mitigation measures are required for potential environmental impacts related to air quality, biological resources, water resources, cultural resources, energy use, transportation, and hazardous materials, with determinations documented through a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act. The City of Shafter serves as the lead agency for environmental review and permitting, with oversight conducted through its Planning Department. The primary point of contact for the project is Steve Esselman, Planning Director, reachable at 661-746-5002 or sesselman@shafter.com. The project’s environmental documentation, including a vicinity map and preliminary site plan, forms the basis for public review and approval, with public comment periods managed as part of the CEQA process. While the development is structured in multiple phases, no specific timeline or delivery schedule is detailed in the available materials. There is no indication of federal procurement mechanisms, contract types, pricing, or award evaluation criteria, as the document set corresponds to a local land use permit under CEQA rather than a federal contract. No federal acquisition regulation sections apply, as there are no contract clauses, payment instructions, COR/COTR assignments, invoicing systems, or socioeconomic certifications included. Compliance with environmental thresholds, wildlife protection standards for the San Joaquin kit fox, and the implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan