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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Manteca public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sedan Annexation Project — 305 new homes
An annexation and prezoning proposal at 9715 Sedan Avenue was set for hearing continuation.
Disposal of city-owned property at 1403 W. Atherton Drive
The Successor Agency is selling a piece of former redevelopment property to the City of Manteca. Before the sale can close, the state Oversight Board has to sign off — so it's not final yet.
Harmony Woods growth and community contributions
The 147-home annexation extends the Indelicado neighborhood and includes a 4.1-acre park, with a development agreement requiring roughly $12,000–$16,000 per unit toward city services, facilities, and the sewer expansion.
Villa Ticino Apartments Extension
A one-year extension of design review approval for apartments at 2298 W. Louise Avenue was up for a public hearing and decision.
SoMa Apartments Project
A two-parcel apartment project on South Main Street was set for hearing continuation to October 15.
PSS 26-474 Apartments and Commercial Development
A mixed apartments-and-commercial project at 2218 W. Yosemite Ave. was up for hearing, with a continuation to October 15 on the agenda.
Harmony Woods Annexation
An annexation and prezoning proposal at 13815 South Airport Way was set for hearing continuation.
Giri Martial Arts Academy conditional use permit
A 40-year martial arts veteran will open a school downtown offering classes for all ages, raising questions about downtown parking during class drop-off times.
Lighting and privacy impacts on adjacent homes
A sixth-grader told the commission that parking lot spotlights will shine into her bedroom window; another resident questioned the absence of a required masonry wall. Staff pointed to the photometric plan, shielded downward-cast lighting rules, and a 10-foot landscaped buffer with trees.
Wawona Apartments entitlements
A 44-unit, four-story apartment project near South Airport Way needs a general plan amendment, rezone, and other approvals. Neighbors worry about well contamination, one emergency access point, parking, and a tall building next to one- and two-acre lots. The council gave the developer until September to work things out with residents.
Low Barrier Navigation Center at 555 Industrial Park Drive
A donated air-conditioned kennel removes the biggest barrier — pets — keeping homeless residents out of the 555 Industrial Park shelter; ribbon cutting September 9.
Fourplex proposal at 429 Sutter Street
A family is turning their late grandparents' 1955 property into a fourplex while keeping the original house, adding 11 parking spaces and a community garden in an established neighborhood.
Little Kamper Propane Project site plan modification
A Manteca-born business owner is moving ahead with a propane refill facility on Moffat Blvd, with a phased buildout starting within two years.
Crossroads Plaza extension at 2064 N. Union Road
Circle K took over this previously approved convenience store, fuel station and auto parts store at Union and Lathrop and got a year more to build it. Driveways are right-in/right-out with a finger median to limit left turns onto Union.
The Address Townhomes extension at 445 N. Walnut Avenue
A 13-unit townhome project stalled four years by a partner lawsuit is back on track — financing is secured, two builders are in the running, and the owners hope to break ground within 3-4 months.
Lafferty Communities Oakwood Shores Unit 3 pre-annexation
The council approved a pre-annexation agreement with Lafferty Communities for about 6.25 acres known as Oakwood Shores Unit 3, moving the land toward joining the city. It's a step in the growth pipeline for new housing.
Three Strikes bowling center and Villa Banchetto banquet hall
A new 40-lane bowling, banquet and entertainment center is coming to West Atherton Drive. The council agreed to defer the developer's transportation fee for two years to help the project pencil out, in exchange for a new traffic signal and free annual use of the banquet facility.
Yosemite Avenue fueling station and convenience store
A previously approved gas station, convenience store and car wash on East Yosemite Avenue got a one-year extension. Commissioner Mendoza questioned the unusual pump layout and whether a signal might eventually be needed at the Highway 120 interchange area.
Proposed Walmart relocation to Atherton Drive and Main Street
Several residents voiced strong opposition to moving Walmart to the corner of Atherton and Main, citing traffic near the freeway exit, effects on home values, and skepticism that relocating the store fixes existing safety problems like loitering. Staff confirmed the project is only at the preliminary application stage with a formal application, environmental review and hearings still at least a year out.
Union Ranch Commercial Development (Tractor Supply & Dutch Bros)
A new 4.43-acre commercial project featuring a Tractor Supply and a Dutch Bros drive-through coffee shop will bring new retail and jobs to North Union Road. The council approved the required specific plan amendments, use permits, and site plan.
Downtown Specific Plan
The city is spending nearly $1M on a comprehensive downtown blueprint covering land use, streetscape, the ACE transit center relocation, and the Bedquarters site at Yosemite and Main. Council members say this plan is different from past efforts because it includes enforceable development standards and comes after forming a downtown district.
Veteran Housing Tiny Homes Installation
A county behavioral health grant of up to $281,000 will buy and install tiny homes at The Way Veteran Village, with residents getting five years of county mental health services and paid rent — at no cost to the general fund.
Downtown revitalization via Bedquarters purchase
The city is buying the historic 1913 IOOF building at Yosemite and Main for $1.2 million to become a downtown anchor — possibly a food hall or public market. The downtown specific plan will shape what goes in, and murals and the building's history are slated for protection.