April 14, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Shafter Planning Commission held a meeting on April 14, 2026, focusing primarily on land use and development approvals. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a general plan amendment and zone change for a 40-acre residential development at the corners of Manvel Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue, recommending the City Council's approval. The commission also reviewed and recommended approval of a development agreement for the Mission Lakes Specific Plan area, covering 1,357 acres with residential, commercial, park, and school sites, involving developers such as Lennar Homes. Additionally, a conditional use permit was approved to allow outdoor storage for rental vehicles at a commercial site, and a tentative tract map for 1,251 single-family residential lots in the Gossamer Grove Specific Plan area was recommended for approval. These actions included motions and roll call votes to adopt resolutions supporting the projects, which will proceed to the City Council for final approval. The meeting also addressed compliance with housing requirements and coordination with entities like the High-Speed Rail Authority, though no direct procurement contracts or vendor selections were made during this session.