Jun 18, 2026Board meeting
City of Bakersfield Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission discussed the modification of an existing water well with a PFAS treatment system. Key discussion topics included project aesthetics, specifically the height reduction of purification vessels, installation of wrought iron fencing, and the addition of cypress trees for screening. Commissioners also deliberated on maintenance responsibilities for the area surrounding the site and potential future collaboration between the utility provider and the parks department to enhance vegetative screening for the adjacent public linear park.