SCH Number 2024101271

Project Info

Title

Kings Estates V

Description

West Star Construction Company, Inc. has proposed a new Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) on a site to the north of the current Kingsburg city limits, comprising of three parcels, approximately 33.27 acres in size (APNs 393-121-37, -42, & -43). In order for the Project to be developed within the City of Kingsburg, each of the aforementioned parcels would be required to be annexed into the City of Kingsburg. Additionally, a fourth parcel, APN 393-121-46 (9.25 acres in size), would be annexed into the Kingsburg city limits as a part of the Project, however this parcel has not been proposed for development at this time. The parcels that would be developed have historically been used for agricultural use. Currently the site contains one single-family residence that would be demolished as a part of the Project. APN 393-121-37 is comprised of natural vegetation, APN 393-121-42 currently contains vineyards that would be removed as a part of the Project, and APN 393-121-43 contains a single-family residence that would be demolished, along with any trees and other vegetation surrounding it. The Project involves several approvals, each described in more detail below. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP The proposed TSM would result in the subdivision of the site into 97 single-family residential lots, ranging from approximately 7,360 square feet (sqft) in size, to approximately 13,256 sqft in size. The proposed subdivision would be made up of a mix of one- and two-story homes. Additionally, the TSM proposes an approximately 43,477 sqft park (0.99 acres) and an approximately 58,411 sqft basin (1.34 acres) that would serve the residential Project. The proposed stormwater basin would connect to an existing basin immediately south of the site. The TSM proposes vehicular connection points to South Mendocino Avenue at two locations to the east, as well as connection to 14th Avenue and 17th Avenue at two locations to the south. Internally, the proposed subdivision would include streets of 60 feet in width and alleyways of 16 feet in width. Additionally, land is proposed for right of way dedication along South Mendocino Avenue at a width of 48 feet. The site is located on land designated as Low Density Residential by the City of Kingsburg General Plan. The TSM would be developed meeting the density requirements of the Low Density Residential land use. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT Planned Unit Developments allow for flexibility when it comes to zoning standards in order to produce a more aesthetically pleasing, functional, and harmonious living environment. The Project would be approved as a Planned Unit Development, allowing it to be developed in a manner which allows for design to stray from the strict enforcement of the zoning ordinance, however it will provide a finished product that enhances the character of the site more so than if the Project were developed strictly following the zone district requirements. Approval of a Planned Unit Development is only allowed within the R-1-7 Single Family (R-1-7) zone district. With approval of a Planned Unit Development, the TSM may be developed to standards that differ the base zone district standards for site area, dimensions, coverage, yard space, setbacks, and parking. PREZONING As previously mentioned, the Project site is not currently located within the Kingsburg City limits. As a result, in tandem with being annexed to the City of Kingsburg, the Project site must be prezoned to a City zoning district. Each of the four parcels that would be annexed into the City are designated as Low Density Residential land uses by the City’s General Plan. As a result, the Project would Prezone these four parcels to the R-1-7 zone district from their existing County of Fresno Exclusive Agricultural designation. The R-1-7 zone district is consistent with the site’s Low Density Residential land use designation. ANNEXATION Upon approval of the Project by the City of Kingsburg City Council, the annexation of the Project site would be initiated with the Fresno County Local Agency Formation Commission (Fresno LAFCo). The entire four parcel, 42.52-acre site would be annexed into the City of Kingsburg. Additionally, the Project site would detach from the Kings River Conservation District, Fresno County Fire Protection District, and the Consolidated Irrigation District. With annexation to the City of Kingsburg, the Project site would also be annexed into the City of Kingsburg Community Facilities District (CFD), providing public services to the site. The CFD provides police, fire, ambulance, emergency response, park and open space, lighting and landscaping services and facilities.

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