Costco gas station expansion CEQA review
Summary
Costco wants to double its fueling station on Washington Blvd, and the council decided it can't skip environmental review. Two preschools sit within about 300 feet, and residents raised air quality, traffic and construction concerns.
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
A full CEQA review adds cost and delay for Costco, but the city avoided potential litigation risk from an invalid exemption.
Families near the two preschools and the neighboring Walnut Avenue residents who fought the exemption.
Costco faces added delay and review costs before it can expand its fueling operation.
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