PP-SPR-26-0069

The City of Bakersfield is preparing to review a site plan for the development of a 38,000 square foot Montessori school at 5925 Young Street, situated within the M-2 General Manufacturing zoning district. This request, identified under the designation PP-SPR-26-0069, seeks approval to repurpose an industrial zoned property for educational use, requiring careful evaluation of land use compatibility, traffic impact, setbacks, parking, and other zoning compliance criteria. The project is forecasted to be considered starting August 10, 2026, with the primary point of contact being Jose Fernandez, Associate Planner, who can be reached through the city’s planning department. Juan Gutierrez, Project Manager at PDA Architects, is listed as a secondary contact and will serve as the applicant’s representative throughout the review process. The proposal must align with local planning standards despite being located outside a traditionally educational zone, which may necessitate special considerations or conditional use approvals. All documentation and updates related to this application are available through the California Environmental Quality Act portal linked in the contract data, and stakeholders are encouraged to engage during the public review phase to ensure transparency and community input before any final decision is made.