Planning Commission Meeting

The Baldwin Park Planning Commission held a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, primarily focused on the proposed development of the Florence Flanner School site. The commission discussed a resolution to deny a project by Storm Properties to build 104 condominiums on the site, which was met with strong community opposition. Numerous speakers urged the commission to preserve the land for public use, specifically as a park or green space, citing concerns about increased traffic, lack of recreational areas, environmental health risks due to potential soil contamination, and the impact on affordable housing. The commission voted to deny the resolution supporting the development, effectively opposing the project. No new procurement contracts or budget allocations were discussed, but the decision impacts future land use and development opportunities in the area.