SubdivisionApprovedEast side of Lake Road, approximately 5,000 feet north of E. Yosemite Avenue

Virginia Smith Trust (VST) Phase 1A

Merced

Description

Subdivide approximately 78.1 acres into 167 lots.

Impact summary

Brings the first detailed residential neighborhoods, cluster housing, a neighborhood commercial corner, and the fire/police station site near Campus Parkway.

Applicant

Name: Board of Education of the County of Merced, Trustee
Address: East side of Lake Road, approximately 5,000 feet north of E. Yosemite Avenue

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Approved5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jan 21, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jan 21, 2026Approved 5–0

Planning Commission — January 21, 2026

Small-lot map subdividing about 78.1 acres in the northwest portion of VST into 167 lots, including high-density residential, neighborhood commercial, and the city police/fire facility site.

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