PP-TCTM-25-0001 - VTTM 7500

The City of Bakersfield has approved project PP-TCTM-25-0001 - VTTM 7500, a vesting tentative tract map for the development of 39.92 acres located at the northeast corner of Old River Road and McCutchen Road. Zoned R-1 for single-unit dwellings, the project encompasses the creation of 208 single-family residential lots, one sump lot, and four landscape lots. The scope includes requests for alternate lot and street designs and a waiver of mineral rights signatures pursuant to BMC 16.20.060 A.1. The project has undergone environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, resulting in a Negative Declaration with specific mitigation measures and a monitoring plan adopted as conditions for approval. Due to the project's proximity to San Joaquin Valley Railroad tracks, the California Public Utilities Commission requires authorization through General Order 88-B and alignment with its Environmental and Social Justice Action Plan. The project team must assess and mitigate increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the McCutchen Road crossing to ensure compliance with ADA standards. Potential safety improvements may include the installation of railroad-activated warning devices, vehicle-channelizing median curbs, pedestrian sidewalks, lighting, and trespass-preventive fencing. Administrative oversight is managed by the City of Bakersfield Planning Division, with Associate Planner Veronica Martinez serving as a primary point of contact.