Strable Road 166 four-lot subdivision

Neighboring walnut farmer says the staff report reads pro-applicant and argues fairness: he had to follow AE-20 rules but the applicant would not; also cites the narrow road, the Wuchumna ditch bridge, and SGMA water penalties.

Says he was never notified despite living catty-corner since 1995; disputes the water-use figures for the young citrus trees and warns of more traffic on unstriped roads and three more septic systems.

Retired county employee says the intersection near his home lacks a stop sign; describes kit foxes and a protected red fox living in the Wuchumna ditch, his $50,000 well deepening, and fears for safety and wildlife.

Questions whether the right-of-way is actually usable (only about 18 feet of pavement) and asks the commission to find in favor of the neighbors and deny the variance.

Property owner behind the site says he never got notice for this hearing either; worries a house would be built at his back door on roads so narrow someone must pull into the dirt to pass.

Retired walnut farmer since 1988 says she was assured nothing smaller than five acres would be created; cites dust from harvest trucks, a $40,000 well-lowering bill, and kit foxes on her trail camera.

The applicant says he's not developing or selling now — just preparing the map for the future as small farms get squeezed by water rules; denies being a flipper and defends his irrigation investment.