Zone Change No. ZC-24-0005

Landmark Survey and Engineering Inc., acting on behalf of property owner Beth Allison LLC, has requested a zone change for approximately 2.99 acres of land identified as Assessor Parcel Number 368-060-32 in Bakersfield, California. The request seeks to transition the property from Agricultural (A) to General Manufacturing (M-2) to ensure consistency with surrounding zoned properties. While no specific project is currently proposed, the request is supported by a series of environmental and technical studies to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). These include a biological resource evaluation, a cultural resources survey, and a paleontological technical study, as well as a Small Project Analysis Level report confirming that air quality impacts do not exceed significance thresholds. The City of Bakersfield is the lead agency overseeing the process, with a public review period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration scheduled from July 31 to August 31, 2026. Technical analyses indicate that while air quality impacts are minimal, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for a potential 32,000 square foot development exceed significance thresholds by 8.04 percent, necessitating mitigation such as the installation of 11 electric vehicle charging stations. Special requirements for the site include mandatory worker environmental awareness training, the use of a qualified on-call biologist during construction, and strict protocols for the discovery of cultural or human remains. The project must also adhere to the City of Bakersfield Subdivision and Engineering Design Manual and regional transportation impact fee compliance.