Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Paso Robles Planning Commission Meeting

The October 27, 2026, Paso Robles Planning Commission meeting included a public hearing on Majestic Realty’s Landing redevelopment of the former boys’ school site, a roughly 140-acre project with up to 1.6 million square feet of commercial, hospitality, maker-space, and industrial uses. The commission reviewed a package of proposed entitlements, including environmental review, land-use changes, a phased subdivision and development plan, and a development agreement; the first building proposed for detailed approval is a 310,800-square-foot climate-controlled warehouse. The project’s estimated buildout value was described as about $800 million in an earlier analysis and closer to $1 billion today. The development agreement includes a proposed additional $3 million contribution toward Airport Road, sewer lift-station cost-sharing, and community benefits; speakers also cited $500,000 for the library foundation and $5,000 for the park and recreation foundation. The developer reported signed project labor agreements with electrical and plumbing unions and a commitment to local hiring. No new city procurement policy or vendor award was identified.

Discussion focused on transportation and utility capacity. Traffic improvements would be triggered as the project adds trips, including changes at Highway 46 intersections, a proposed interim signal subject to Caltrans approval, and a future grade separation or functional equivalent; the city said roughly $140 million in major transportation improvements currently lacks an identified funding source and is examining alternatives. The applicant’s $3 million Airport Road contribution is above required impact fees. Staff reported that wastewater treatment capacity is available and that the project’s estimated demand is about 150,000 gallons per day; the developer would fund about 20% of the lift-station replacement, with the balance from the wastewater enterprise fund. The commission was expected to forward recommendations to the City Council for consideration on November 17, but the transcript does not capture the final motions or votes on the project resolutions.