Summary
Two industrial warehouse buildings are coming to a long-vacant corner at Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue. Environmental advocates wanted a full EIR over wildlife concerns, but the council approved the project, citing the disturbed site and the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project replaces a vacant, vandalized site with buildings expected to generate jobs and possibly sales tax.
The developer and future tenants gain modern industrial space; the city gains a revitalized corner and potential revenue.
SAFER argues wildlife habitat and movement corridors at the site could be significantly impacted.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning Commission — September 16, 2026
Three aging industrial-style buildings on East Valley Boulevard are stuck with a retail designation that doesn't fit, leading to vacancies. Rezoning to business park/industrial park could bring in auto services, machine shops and contractor businesses and create local jobs.
City Council — June 9, 2026
Two industrial warehouse buildings are coming to a long-vacant corner at Valley Boulevard and Willow Avenue. Environmental advocates wanted a full EIR over wildlife concerns, but the council approved the project, citing the disturbed site and the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation.
Planning Commission — April 15, 2026
Two warehouse buildings totaling about 120,000 square feet are proposed on 6 acres at the northeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Willow. The project needs General Plan and Gateway Specific Plan changes, so the City Council makes the final decision. Traffic analysis found about 152 net new daily trips with no loss of level of service.
Related development
Willow and Valley Warehouse Project
Replaces a half-vacant, vandalized former FedEx site with modern industrial buildings, 111 parking spaces, 15 truck spaces, and extensive landscaping; traffic studies found no significant impacts.
Valley Boulevard General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment
Could fill vacant buildings with auto services, machine shops, and contractor businesses, adding local jobs. No new development is proposed yet; the City Council has final say.
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