3920 Empire Avenue Preliminary General Plan Amendment (PA 2026-002)
Description
Work session on redesignating three acres at Laurel Road and Empire Avenue from residential to commercial; no vote taken.
Impact summary
Could bring commercial development to a busy corner but residents worry about devaluation of nearby homes and traffic safety near Laurel Elementary.
Applicant
- Name
- Roy Pantel
- Address
- 3920 Empire Avenue
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 4
- Total mentions
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 13, 2026
Work session on redesignating three acres at Laurel Road and Empire Avenue from residential to commercial; no vote taken.
Regular Meeting of the Oakley Planning Commission - Jul 7, 2026
Early-stage proposal to change the General Plan designation from Residential Low to Commercial at the Empire/Laurel corner. No vote — the commission gave informal feedback and it goes to the City Council next.
Related issues (1)
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