Initial Study No. 8664 and Amendment Application No. 3878

Fresno County is processing Initial Study No. 8664 and Amendment Application No. 3878 for a project sponsored by Joseph Kalpakoff. The project involves rezoning a 7.79-acre parcel from the AL-20 Limited Agricultural Zone District to the M-1(c) Light Manufacturing Conditional Zone District. This rezoning will allow for limited industrial uses, specifically the construction of a 22,000 square foot office building and a 10,000 square foot vehicle service and maintenance facility. The site will include a fueling station for CNG/RNG, EV charging infrastructure, and a truck wash station. Additionally, the proposal includes the vacation of Valentine Avenue, which borders the westerly property line. The project is located at the northeast corner of Valentine Avenue and Whitesbridge Road in Fresno, California. Environmental reviews conducted under the California Environmental Quality Act have resulted in a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, indicating that there are no significant environmental impacts, provided that specific mitigation measures for air quality, hydrology, and cultural resources are implemented. The project must comply with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District regulations and California Building Code Title 24. A public review period was established from July 24, 2026, to August 24, 2026, with a public hearing scheduled for August 27, 2026, to consider the project's approval.