NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025, AT A SPECIAL TIME OF 6:00 P.M., or as soon as the matters can be heard thereafter, in the SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 44 N. SAN JOAQUIN ST, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS, STOCKTON, the SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing and receive oral and written testimony on the following projects.
The Board of Supervisors chambers will now be open to the public without restrictions. In addition, please note that public participation is still permitted remotely by email (pcrecords@sjgov.org) or by Microsoft Teams (via computer and/or phone) as explained on the Community Development Department website and public hearing notice. Please visit our Planning Commission page at https://sjgov.link/planningcommission for the most current information regarding public participation.
The Planning Commission will be holding a Special Meeting via teleconference. All votes during the teleconference will be conducted by roll call vote. Persons may participate via teleconference by using Microsoft Teams at https://sjgov.link/planning-commission-hearing or by calling (209) 645-4071, Conference ID: 847 406 772#. (NOTE: You are able to use your computer, mobile device, or phone to participate. Please mute your microphone upon logging in, until the participation portion for your item of the hearing is announced. Please note that the chat function of Microsoft Teams is not actively monitored and questions or comments made using this function will not be considered part of the official record. Participation procedures are posted on the CDD website at https://sjgov.link/planning-commission.) Persons may listen to the meeting by calling (209) 468-0750 (NOTE: Please mute phone after call in. This number does not allow for public participation.) or stream the meeting on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/SanJoaquinCountyCA
Public Comments may be submitted by sending an email to pcrecords@sjgov.org. Written comments received by 3:00 pm on the day of the hearing will be provided to Planning Commissioners at the hearing and be part of the written record and written comments received between 3:00 pm and the end of the hearing will become part of the written record on the item. Emailed comments regarding a specific agendized item should include the application number in the subject line. Comments made on YouTube are not considered part of the official record and will not be provided to the Planning Commission. If you need disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development Department at (209) 468-3121 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.
Additional information on these projects can be found at the Community Development Department website, https://sjgov.link/active-planning-applications.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. PA-2300155 OF DDS DIGESTER, LLC (C/O SROM) This project is a Conditional Use Permit to install a manure anaerobic digester and natural gas processing system to capture greenhouse gases. Located on 10 acres of a 218.19-acre dairy parcel, the project includes installation of the components for solids separation and wastewater recycling, installation of the anaerobic digester and biogas collection system, as well as construction of a new lined and covered pond, an 800 square foot office building, and a 1,404 square foot equipment building. To meet the biogas production target, solid manure will be trucked in from 10 farms within a 4-mile radius, generating an estimated 17 daily supply trips. Renewable natural gas (RNG) will be trucked away 3 times per day. (Use Type: Renewable Energy – Biomass) The project is on the north side of E. Dodds Rd., 1 mile east of E. Mariposa Rd., Escalon. (Supervisorial District: 4) Environmental Determination: A Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared and is proposed for adoption.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. PA-2500159 OF JESUS E. AND ESTHELA M. MEZA TR (C/O BRIX AND HOMES REAL ESTATE COMPANY INC.) for a bulk storage, blending, and distributor of dry cement mix under the Industry General use type. This use will be in addition to a previously approved wholesale landscape business and truck sales office approved under PA-2000184. This project proposes the construction of a 6,750 square foot metal building being proposed will replace the structure that was previously approved for PA-2000184. The applicant is requesting a parking modification to reduce the required vehicle parking spaces from 32 to 9 vehicle parking spaces, based on the estimated number of employees and customers. Access to the site will be provided by the existing driveway at the southeast terminus of Teepee Drive and Wigwam Drive. The project site will be served by a new septic system for wastewater, Private California Water for water service, and CSA17 for terminal storm drainage. This parcel is not under a Williamson Act Contract. The project is located on the Southwest corner of Teepee Drive and Wigwam Drive in Stockton. (Supervisorial District: 4) Environmental Determination: This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303. A Notice of Exemption will be filed if the project
is approved.
VARIANCE NO. PA-2400350 OF PARMINDER K. & HARRY S. SHERGILL (C/O PAUL KOZLOW) This project is a Variance requesting a reduced front yard setback from zero (0) feet to -13.24 feet for an existing, unpermitted open fence consisting of 3-foot-high CMU block topped by 3-foot-high wrought iron, that is located within the County right-of-way of North Alpine Road. This property is not under Williamson Act Contract. The project is located on the east side of N. Alpine Road, 1118 feet south of E. Live Oak Road, Stockton. (Supervisorial District: 4) Environmental Determination: This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3). A Notice of Exemption will be filed if the project is approved.
Pursuant to Government Code section 65009(b)(2): If you challenge the proposed projects in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the San Joaquin County Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
DATED: October 2, 2025
BY: Jennifer Jolley, Director
San Joaquin County Community Development Department
October 2 2025
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