Environmental Assessment No. 2026-08 for Site Plan Review Application No. 2026-03

The project involves expanding Immanuel Schools’ parking lot along South Hope Avenue within the existing parcel boundaries, converting the current one-way roadway along South Reed Avenue into a dedicated bus lane for student drop-off, pick-up, and school bus parking, relocating the campus trash enclosure to access it directly from South Hope Avenue, and adding a right-turn lane on South Reed Avenue. All improvements are designed to enhance traffic flow, safety, and operational efficiency while remaining consistent with the City of Reedley’s 2030 General Plan and the RCO zoning designation, which supports public institutional uses. The changes aim to accommodate growing needs without expanding beyond the current property limits or altering the land use classification. An Environmental Assessment has been issued under No. 2026-08 in conjunction with Site Plan Review Application No. 2026-03, indicating the city is evaluating potential environmental impacts of the proposed changes. The City of Reedley is the overseeing agency, with Ellen Moore, City Planner, listed as the primary point of contact, and Ryan Wood, Superintendent of Immanuel Schools, serving as the institutional liaison. The application was posted on July 7, 2026, and all work is expected to comply with local planning and environmental policies without requiring a change in zoning or land use designation.