Zone Variance No. PZV 25029 & Tentative Parcel Map No. PPM 25019
Description
Splitting a 7.41-acre grapefruit ranch into four lots smaller than the AE-20 minimum, with kit-fox protection conditions. Neighbors opposed; commissioners approved it 5-0 anyway.
Impact summary
Neighbors fear more traffic on substandard roads, groundwater strain and harm to kit fox habitat; no vote until staff answers their questions.
Applicant
- Name
- Nate James Strable / Ben Mullins
- Address
- 31951 Road 166, Visalia, CA (APN 110150006)See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Planning Commission - Aug 12, 2026
Splitting a 7.41-acre grapefruit ranch into four lots smaller than the AE-20 minimum, with kit-fox protection conditions. Neighbors opposed; commissioners approved it 5-0 anyway.
Planning Commission - Mar 11, 2026
Would split a 7.41-acre parcel into four lots below the AE-20 minimum; continued after strong neighbor opposition and commission questions on groundwater and kit foxes.
Related issues (1)
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