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APPENDIX 3.14-B REMNANT PARCEL ANALYSIS .......................................................... 3.14-B-1

3.14-B.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 3.14-B-1

3.14-B.2 REMNANT PARCEL ANALYSIS...................................................... 3.14-B-1

3.14-B.3 FINDINGS AND SUMMARY TABLE ................................................ 3.14-B-1

3.14-B.4 REFERENCES ............................................................................... 3.14-B-73

Tables

Table 3.14-B-1 Indirect Impacts – Noneconomic Remnant Parcel Summary ..................... 3.14-B-1

Table 3.14-B-2 LGA Remnant Parcel Analysis.................................................................. 3.14-B-11

Table 3.14-B-3 May 2014 Project Remnant Parcel Analysis............................................. 3.14-B-50

Figures

Figure 3.14-B-1 Fresno To Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative Remnant 

Agricultural Parcels, Sheet 1 ......................................................................................... 3.14-B-2

Figure 3.14-B-2 May 2014 Project Remnant Parcels, Sheet 1.......................................... 3.14-B-45
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APPENDIX 3.14-B REMNANT PARCEL ANALYSIS

3.14-B.1 Introduction

This memorandum summarizes the results of the remnant parcel analysis for the Fresno to 

Bakersfield Section Locally Generated Alternative (F-B LGA) and the corresponding section of 

the May 2014 Project of the California High-Speed Rail (HSR) Project. The remnant parcel 

analysis was performed consistent with the updated methodology for Section 3.14 Agricultural 

Lands of this Supplemental EIR/EIS. Section 3.14.2 of Methods for Evaluating Impacts in this 

Supplemental EIR/EIS summarizes the updated methodology for indirect impacts specific to 

remnant parcels or parcels severed by the HSR corridor or permanent project footprint. 

3.14-B.2 Remnant Parcel Analysis

The remnant parcel analysis is intended to determine which Important Farmland parcels severed 

by the project footprint would continue to remain economically viable for agriculture or would be 

necessary to convert from agricultural use to nonagricultural use. Severed parcels determined 

necessary to convert to nonagricultural use are referred to as “noneconomic remnant parcels.” 

Noneconomic remnant parcels were calculated using a two-step, parcel-by-parcel analysis. In Step

One, a geographic information system (GIS) analyst identified all Important Farmland parcels 

severed by the HSR corridor that were originally larger than 20 acres, but that would be reduced to 

less than 20 acres. These are then labeled noneconomic remnant parcels. In Step Two, analysts 

reviewed each noneconomic remnant parcel by considering the following four criteria:

• Access: Would the HSR project restrict or eliminate access to the parcel such that it would no

longer be able to continue in agricultural use (e.g., proposed roadway closure/severance or

permanent HSR fencing around tracks or electrical stations)?

• Size and Shape: Is the parcel adjacent to an adjoining parcel that is currently being farmed,

and is it able to be readily consolidated with adjoining land? Would the HSR project create a

parcel too oddly shaped to be viable for agriculture, even if combined with adjacent

agricultural parcels?

• Location: Would the location of the parcel relative to other farmland indicate it may not be

readily consolidated and would need to be converted to a nonagricultural use?

• Hardship: Does the severance cause an overall hardship in maintaining economic activity

through impacts to agricultural infrastructure on what might otherwise appear to be an

economically viable remnant parcel?

A summary of the findings of the Step Two analyses for both the F-B LGA and the May 2014 

Project is provided in Table 3.14-B-1. The detailed conclusions from the Step Two analysis for the 

F-B LGA are provided in Figure 3.14-B-1, Sheets 1 through 9, and Table 3.14-B-2. Conclusions

for the May 2014 Project are provided in Figure 3.14-B-, Sheets 1 through 5, and Table 3.14-B-3.

The tables indicate the remnant parcel number (APN) owner, original acreage, and remnant

acreage. They also provide an analysis of the four criteria listed above. The far right column of

each table summarizes whether the remnant parcel meets the Step Two criteria, meaning that the

parcel would be converted to nonagricultural use as a result of the HSR project.

3.14-B.3 Findings and Summary Table

Table 3.14-B-1 Indirect Impacts – Noneconomic Remnant Parcel Summary

Step 1

(number of parcels)

Meets Step 2 Criteria 

(number of parcels) 1 

Meets Step 2 Criteria 

(acres) 2

F-B LGA 29 12 20

May 2014 Project 23 18 10

1 Parcels that meet Step 2 criteria are assumed to be converted from agricultural use to a nonagricultural use. 2 This total does not include mapping artifacts or parcels that do not meet Step 1 criteria. 
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Table 3.14-B-2 LGA Remnant Parcel Analysis

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

1 089-020-03 Poplar Farms Inc. 58.2 19.1 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to Poplar Avenue, which abuts the parcel to the west. Poplar 

Avenue would be improved as an overcrossing at the 

intersection of State Route (SR) 43 and Poplar Avenue, 

approximately 0.3 mile south of the remnant parcel. Also, the 

HSR project would construct a new roadway along this 

parcel’s southern border, in the location of an existing farm 

access road. The parcel would continue to have access to this 

roadway, which would be improved as a result of the HSR 

project. This remnant parcel would not be located adjacent to 

the HSR alignment, and access would not be eliminated by the 

HSR project (e.g., permanent footprint or electrical stations).

No

Size and Shape: This 19.1-acre rectangular-shaped remnant 

parcel measures approximately 661 feet wide and 1,298 feet 

long. The parcel is similar in size and shape to other farmland 

in the vicinity (e.g., a 19.7-acre rectangular parcel located 

south of this remnant parcel, east of Mettler Avenue and 

approximately 623.5 feet north of Fresno Avenue; APN 089-

020-45). This remnant parcel would be wide enough to

accommodate an adequate turning radius for agricultural

equipment at both ends of the parcel (i.e., 35 feet) as well as

land to support planted crops (e.g., 328 feet in width at the

west and east ends) (Authority 2012: 3).

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with two 

adjacent active farmland parcels: a 34-acre parcel to the east 

(APN 089-020-44) and a 59.6-acre parcel to the north (APN 

089-020-01). Additionally, this remnant parcel could continue

to be farmed with a 29-acre parcel to the south (Poplar Farm

Inc., APN 089-020-03), which is a portion of the original parcel.
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Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure, including the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. As such, the 

HSR project would not cause an overall hardship in 

maintaining economic activity on this parcel.

2 089-020-15 Wilson G&P Trust 23.0 0.03 This 0.03-acre remnant parcel would split from an original 

parcel that is over 20 acres. However, the original parcel is not 

designated Important Farmland and therefore does not meet 

Step 1 criteria. 

This parcel does not

Step 1 criteria.

meet 

3 089-020-15 Wilson G&P Trust 23.0 0.01 This parcel is a mapping artifact that likely resulted from the 

GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint and 

parcel boundary are not collinear in this location.

Mapping artifact,

remnant parcel.

not a 

4 089-030-03 Twinkle Trust 30.5 5.4 Access: Access to Poplar Avenue, located west of the 

remnant parcel, would be eliminated because of the HSR 

project. However, a new roadway would be constructed 

between this remnant parcel and Poplar Avenue, as well as 

south of this remnant parcel. These roadways would provide 

access along the western and southern boundaries of the 

remnant parcel (Authority 2012: 3-4). Therefore, access to this 

parcel would still be available. 

No 
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Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: The “U” shape of this 5.4-acre remnant 

parcel could reduce the viability of farming due to potential 

land use and ownership conflicts with adjoining parcels, but

the remnant parcel could be consolidated with two smaller 

adjacent farmland parcels: a 0.14-acre parcel to the north 

(APN 089-040-03) and a 1.0-acre parcel that is surrounded by 

the remnant parcel on the north, east, and south (APN 089-

030-02). If consolidated with these adjacent parcels, the

remnant would increase to approximately 6.5 acres. This

consolidation would result in a square-shaped parcel that

would not limit its viability for farming. For example, a 9.5-acre,

square-shaped parcel is being farmed in the vicinity (north of

West Tulare Avenue between Scaroni Avenue and Poplar

Avenue; APN 089-100-08). Additionally in Kern County,

approximately 375 farms are between one and nine acres,

suggesting that farms of this size are viable (USDA 2012).

Therefore, the size and shape of this remnant parcel would not

prevent it being farmed.

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with 

adjacent farmland, as described above. Further consolidation 

may be possible with a 30.8-acre parcel (i.e., a portion of the 

original parcel), located south of the remnant, across the 

proposed roadway that would be constructed as a result of the 

HSR project. This 30.8-acre parcel (APN 089-030-03) is under 

the same ownership as remnant parcel 3. 
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Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure, including the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. The 

proposed new roadway south of this remnant parcel would 

facilitate movement of agricultural equipment between 

farmland parcels. In addition, the Poplar Avenue overcrossing 

located approximately 327 feet north of the parcel would be 

over 40 feet wide, and could therefore accommodate 

agriculture equipment movement (Authority 2012: 3-4). As 

such, the HSR project would not cause an overall hardship to 

maintaining economic activity on this parcel.

5 089-020-57 Jeffries, Ryan & 

Bunny

46.8 1.0 Access: This remnant parcel is bounded by the maintenanceof-infrastructure facility at the west end, an access road from 

the maintenance-of-infrastructure facility at the north end, and 

an access road from Mettler Avenue at the east end.

Approximately 100 feet along the northeast end of this

remnant parcel would be available to access Mettler Avenue 

adjacent to the east. In this location, Mettler Avenue is planned 

to be re-routed south to Fresno Avenue, maintaining access to 

the area. Access would also continue to be available to the 

north along Mettler Avenue. 

No
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Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 1-acre triangular-shaped remnant 

parcel is approximately 278 feet wide along the north end, 328

feet long at the west end, 264 feet long at the east end, and 32 

feet at the east end. The remnant parcel is actively farmed 

with crops running north to south. After accommodating an 

adequate turning radius at the north and south ends of this 

parcel, there would be approximately 224 feet for planted 

agriculture, which would progressively become smaller as the 

parcel narrowed to 32 feet at the south end. In Kern County, 

approximately 375 farms are between one and nine acres, 

suggesting that farms of this size are viable (USDA 2012). 

Therefore, the size or shape of this remnant parcel would not 

prevent it from being farmed.

Location: This remnant parcel would be bounded by the HSR 

project on two sides (north and west). Consolidation of this 

remnant parcel with farmland to the north and west would not 

be possible. However, it could be farmed in conjunction with 

the large parcel to the north if accessed via the planned 

access road from Mettler Avenue. 

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. As such, the 

HSR project would not cause an overall hardship in 

maintaining economic activity on this parcel.
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Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

6 089-150-25 Leland & Shirley 

Bell Family LLC

33.7 0.4 Access: The HSR footprint bounds this parcel on the east and 

west. Access to Los Angeles Avenue would be eliminated as 

the HSR project would remove access to local farm roads 

along the southwest end of this parcel, and local farm roads 

running north to south along the western boundary of the 

farmland parcel to the north. Access to Gold’s Avenue would 

be possible but would need to be via the adjacent industrial 

parcel to the south. However, an access agreement or 

easement from the owner may be needed to access Gold’s 

Avenue.

Yes

Size and Shape: This 0.4-acre, trapezoid-shaped remnant 

parcel, would be approximately 111 feet wide at the northwest

end, 136 feet wide at the south end, 102 feet long at the 

southwest end, and 278 feet long at the northeast end. The 

Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys 

farms greater than one acre, suggesting that farms smaller 

than one acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable. The 

crops on this parcel are planted in a north and south direction, 

allowing approximately 41 feet for planted agriculture after 

accommodating the turning radius for agricultural equipment

(i.e., 35 feet). Agricultural equipment could be accommodated 

if this remnant parcel is consolidated with the remainder 

farmland parcel to the north1 and crops are replanted in an

east and west direction. However, the farmland parcel to the 

north is narrow and would likely not improve the viability of this 

parcel for continued farming operations. Thus, this parcel is 

too small to accommodate farming.

1 This parcel does not meet Step One of the Remnant Parcel Analysis. The original parcel Important Farmland parcel is less than 20 acres
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Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Location: This parcel would be adjacent to the HSR project 

with an at-grade track type to the east and west, an industrial 

parcel to the south, and a farmland parcel to the north. As 

discussed above, the farmland parcel to the north would likely 

not contribute to maintaining a viable farming operation on this 

parcel. 

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would require the removal of 

farm access roads along the southwest end of this parcel that 

provides access to Los Angeles Avenue. Unless this parcel 

can access to Gold’s Avenue via the adjacent industrial parcel 

to the south, the HSR project would cause an overall hardship 

in maintaining economic activity on this parcel. 

7 089-150-03 Sill Properties 39.2 0.1 This parcel is a mapping artifact that likely resulted from the 

GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint and 

parcel boundary are not collinear in this location.

Mapping artifact,

remnant parcel.

not a 

8 089-150-14 Freshman S & A 

Family Trust

43.4 12.6 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to Riverside Street, which runs along the southern boundary of 

the parcel, and South Central Valley Highway/SR 43 that runs 

along the northeast boundary of the parcel via a new access 

roadway that will be located at the west end of the parcel. Both 

of these roads lead to the intersection of SR 43 and Riverside 

Street, located approximately 1,129 feet east of the parcel, 

which would be improved as an undercrossing (Authority 

2012: pages 3 through 4). 

No
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Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 12.6-acre irregular-shaped parcel is 

approximately 468 feet along the northeast end, 753 feet along 

the east end, 586 feet along the southern end, and 1,297 feet 

along the west end. It is similar in size and shape to a 19.7-

acre rectangular-shaped parcel, approximately 2,621 feet west 

of Beech Avenue and north of Riverside Street (APN 028-290-

13). The remnant parcel would be wide enough to offer an 

adequate turning radius for agricultural equipment at both the 

north and south ends (Authority 2012: page 3). 

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with a 

27.7-acre farmland parcel under the same ownership west of 

the new access road.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. The 

Riverside Street undercrossing would have a width over 40 

feet to accommodate agriculture equipment movement 

(Authority 2012: pages 3 through 4). As such, the HSR project 

would not cause an overall hardship to maintaining economic 

activity on this parcel.

9 090-010-02 Premiere Farmland 

Partners IV L P

74.7 0.05 Access: The HSR alignment would be on a bridge west of the 

parcel, therefore the parcel would continue to have access to 

Riverside Street on the north. The HSR project would be atgrade south and east of this parcel. Permanent fencing would 

be installed between the southern boundary of this parcel and 

the HSR alignment. Although the HSR permanent fencing 

would restrict access south of the remnant parcel, access to 

Riverside Street would continue under the bridge and via the 

proposed undercrossing approximately 910 feet to the west.

Yes
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Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.05-acre, irregular-shaped remnant 

parcel, would be approximately 70 feet at the north end, 19 

feet at the northeast end, 50 feet at the southeast end, and 68 

feet at the southwest end. This remnant parcel could be 

consolidated with farmland under the bridge and farmland 

west of the bridge, however vertical clearance for farm 

equipment may not be sufficient. Therefore, this analysis 

assumes that this remnant parcel cannot be consolidated with 

adjacent farmland. The Kern County Census of Agriculture 

(USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater than one acre, 

suggesting that farms smaller than one acre are uncommon 

and/or unlikely to be viable. In addition, this parcel is too small 

to accommodate agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: page 

3) 

Location: As indicated above, this parcel could not be 

consolidated with farmland to the west under the bridge or 

west of the bridge. In addition, the HSR project with an atgrade track type would be located south and east of this 

parcel. Therefore, consolidation with adjacent farmland is not a 

viable option. 

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. However, the 

HSR project would cause an overall hardship to farming 

activities on this parcel.
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Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

10 090-010-02 Premiere Farmland 

Partners IV L P

74.7 17.4 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to Riverside Street along the northern boundary of the parcel 

and Cherry Avenue along the eastern boundary of the parcel. 

At its intersection with SR 43, 1,094 feet west of the remnant 

parcel, Riverside Street would be improved as an 

undercrossing (Authority 2012: 3-4). Additionally, 1,565 feet 

south of the remnant parcel, Cherry Avenue would be 

improved as an undercrossing where it intersects with SR 43. 

The HSR project would abut this parcel to the southwest, with 

the rail at-grade in this location. Permanent fencing would be 

installed between the southwestern boundary of this parcel 

and the HSR alignment. Although the HSR permanent fencing 

would restrict access southwest of the remnant parcel, access 

to Riverside Street and Cherry Avenue would continue via the 

proposed undercrossing. 

No

Size and Shape: This 17.4-acre, triangular parcel is 

approximately 1,526 feet on the north end, 914 feet along the 

east end, and 1,776 feet along the southwest end. It is similar 

in size and shape to a 17.5-acre triangular parcel to the south 

and southwest of SR 43 and east of Cherry Avenue (APN 090-

020-10). The remnant parcel would be wide enough to offer an

adequate turning radius for agricultural equipment at both the

north and south ends (Authority 2012: 3), with the exception of

the first 130 feet of the northwest corner, which would be too

narrow to turn at both the north and south ends of the entire

parcel.

Location: Permanent HSR fencing would prohibit 

consolidation with farmland to the southwest, but this remnant 

parcel could be consolidated with a 76.4-acre active farmland 

parcel to the north (APN 089-150-04) and a 280.5-acre active 

farmland parcel to the east (APN 090-010-27). 
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Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. The 

Riverside Street and Cherry Avenue undercrossings would 

have a width over 40 feet to accommodate agriculture 

equipment movement (Authority 2012: 3-4). As such, the HSR 

project would not cause an overall hardship to maintaining 

economic activity on this parcel.

11 091-172-01 Farmland Reserve,

Inc. 

516.9 0.1 Access: The HSR alignment would abut this parcel to the 

north, with the rail at-grade in this location. Permanent fencing 

would be installed between the northern boundary of this 

parcel and the HSR alignment, eliminating access to the north. 

Mendota Street would be closed west of this parcel, but farm 

equipment would be able to cross Mendota Street west of the 

remnant parcel in order to access adjacent farmland to the 

west. Additionally, this remnant parcel would be able to access 

the farm to the southeast by crossing the new access 

roadway. This new roadway would run along the southeast 

end of this remnant parcel from the HSR system east of the 

remnant parcel to Mendota Street to the west. Mendota Street 

would continue to provide a connection to Burbank Street to 

the south.

Yes
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Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.1-acre parcel is triangular, measuring 

approximately 148 feet on the north end, 103 feet on the west 

end, and 150 feet on the southeast end. This remnant parcel 

could be consolidated with a 159-acre active farmland parcel

(APN 090-010-27) to the west that is under the same 

ownership (Farmland Reserve, Inc.). However, farm 

equipment would need to cross Mendota Street for access and 

would need an adequate turning radius on the parcel. 

Therefore, this parcel would not be wide enough to 

accommodate an adequate turning radius for agricultural 

equipment at both ends of the parcel (i.e., 35 feet) (Authority 

2012: 3) and also provide enough land to support planted 

crops. 

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with 

adjacent farmland to the west, as described above. However, 

the HSR alignment would eliminate all access to the parcel to 

the southeast, prohibiting farmland consolidation with farmland 

to the southeast.

Hardship: Severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. Although 

Mendota Street would be closed, farm equipment would be 

able to cross the street west of the remnant parcel to access 

the farm to the west. The HSR project would not cause an 

overall hardship in maintaining economic activity on this 

parcel.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-23

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

12 091-172-01 Farmland Reserve, 

Inc. 

516.9 0.03 Access: The HSR alignment, which is at-grade in this 

location, would bound this parcel on three sides (north, west, 

and south). However, the parcel would continue to have 

access to Driver Road. 

Yes

Size and Shape: This 0.03-acre rectangular-shaped remnant 

parcel would be approximately 31 feet wide and 45 feet long. It 

would be too small to accommodate agricultural equipment 

(Authority 2012: page 3). In addition, the Kern County Census 

of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater than 

one acre, suggesting that farms smaller than one acre are 

uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable.

Location: This parcel would be surrounded by the HSR 

project with an at-grade track type on three sides, and

therefore could not be consolidated with adjacent agricultural 

operations.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. However, the 

HSR project would cause an overall hardship to farming 

activities on this parcel.

13 091-172-05 Farmland Reserve,

Inc. 

549.4 1.2 Access: Access to this remnant parcel from the north would 

be restricted as a result of the closure of Driver Road at the 

west end of the parcel, but access would continue to be 

available along Burbank Street, which runs along the entire 

southern boundary of the parcel. In addition, the permanent 

HSR alignment and associated fencing located along the 

northern boundary would eliminate access to the farmland 

parcel to the north. 

Yes
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-24 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 1.2-acre, irregular-shaped parcel 

measures approximately 174 feet on the north end, 307 feet 

on the west end, 204 feet on the south end, and approximately 

284 feet on the east end. A farm access road runs north to 

south at the western end of the parcel and the HSR project 

impacts the northeast end of this parcel, restricting the 

farmable area to 118 feet by 168 feet, or approximately 0.46-

acre. After accommodating an adequate turning radius inside 

this farmable area, there would be approximately 98 feet for 

planted agriculture. Therefore, it would be too small to 

accommodate agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In 

addition, the Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) 

only surveys farms greater than one acre, suggesting that 

farms smaller than one acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to 

be viable. 

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with a 

316-acre active farmland parcel to the south across Burbank

Street (APN 091-251-11), which is under the same ownership

(Farmland Reserve, Inc.). However, after accommodating an

adequate turning radius at both ends of the remnant parcel, it

would not be viable for planted agriculture. The permanent

HSR alignment and associated fencing would eliminate access

to the farmland parcel to the north, prohibiting farmland

consolidation in that direction.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. The HSR 

project would not cause an overall hardship in maintaining 

economic activity on this parcel.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-25

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

14 091-172-05 Farmland Reserve, 549.4 11.9 Access: Access to this remnant parcel from the north would Yes

Inc. be restricted as a result of the closure of Driver Road, 

approximately 264 feet west of this parcel. Access would 

continue to be available along Burbank Street, which runs 

along the entire southern boundary of the parcel. The 

permanent HSR alignment and associated fencing located 

along the northern boundary would eliminate access to the 

farmland parcel to the north.

Size and Shape: This 11.9-acre, triangular- and irregularshaped parcel measures approximately 3,637 feet long, and 

approximately 254 feet wide on the west end (east of the HSR 

footprint) and 89 feet wide at the east end. It could be 

consolidated with a 316-acre active farmland parcel to the 

south across Burbank Street (APN 091-251-11), which is 

under the same ownership (Farmland Reserve, Inc.). Crops on 

this remnant parcel run north to south and would need to 

accommodate an adequate turning radius of 35 feet at the 

north end (Authority 2012: 3). A turning radius already exists at 

the south end. Unless crops are re-planted in an east-west 

direction, only the western half of this remnant parcel would be 

viable for agricultural use, even if consolidated with the parcel 

to the south.

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with 

adjacent farmland to the south, as described above. The 

permanent HSR alignment and associated fencing would 

eliminate access to the farmland parcel to the north, 

prohibiting farmland consolidation in that direction.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. The HSR 

project would not cause an overall hardship in maintaining 

economic activity on this parcel.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-26 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

15 091-172-07 A L Good Living 

Trust UAD 

2/17/2005

86.6 2.6 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to the east from Zachary Avenue, as it would be improved as 

an undercrossing beneath the HSR alignment, which abuts the 

parcel to the north. The HSR alignment and associated 

fencing would eliminate access to the farmland parcel to the 

north, except via the Zachary Avenue undercrossing.

No

Size and Shape: This 2.6-acre rectangular parcel is 

approximately 1,349 feet long on the north and south, and 89 

feet wide on the west and east. It could be consolidated with a 

316-acre active farmland parcel to the south across Burbank

Street (APN 091-251-11), but it is currently farmed with crops

running west to east. As currently planted, this remnant parcel

would need to have an adequate turning radius of 35 feet at

each end for agricultural equipment, which would leave 1,279

feet of land for planted agriculture (Authority 2012: 3).

Therefore, this remnant parcel could continue to be viable for

agriculture.

Location: Farmland consolidation would not be necessary to 

render this remnant parcel viable for agriculture. In addition,

the HSR alignment and associated fencing would eliminate 

access to the farmland parcel to the north, prohibiting farmland 

consolidation in that direction.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. The HSR project would impact the farm access road 

west of Zachary Avenue, however farm equipment could utilize 

Zachary Avenue undercrossing. The Zachary Avenue 

undercrossing would have a width over 40 feet to 

accommodate agriculture equipment movement (Authority 

2012: 3-4). The HSR project would not cause an overall 

hardship in maintaining economic activity on this parcel.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-27

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

16 091-172-07 A L Good Living 

Trust UAD 

2/17/2005

86.6 0.02 Access: The HSR alignment would bound

sides, with the rail at-grade in this location. 

parcel would be eliminated.

this parcel on all 

All access to this 

Yes

Size and Shape: This 0.02-acre irregular- and rectangularshaped remnant parcel, would be approximately 27 feet wide 

and 19 feet long. It would be too small to accommodate 

agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the 

Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys 

farms greater than one acre, suggesting that farms smaller 

than one acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable.

Location: This parcel would be completely surrounded by the 

HSR project with an at-grade track type, and therefore could 

not be consolidated with adjacent agricultural operations.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. However, the 

HSR project would cause an overall hardship to farming 

activities on this parcel.

17 091-172-07 A L Good Living 

Trust UAD 

2/17/2005

86.6 0.2 Access: The HSR alignment would bound

sides, with the rail at-grade in this location. 

parcel would be eliminated.

this parcel on all 

All access to this 

Yes

Size and Shape: This 0.2-acre irregular- and narrow-shaped 

remnant parcel would be a maximum of approximately 24 feet 

wide at its widest point. It would be too small to accommodate 

agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the 

Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys 

farms greater than one acre, suggesting that farms smaller 

than one acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable. 

Thus, this parcel is too small to accommodate farming without 

consolidation with another parcel.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-28 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Location: This remnant parcel would be surrounded by 

HSR project on all sides. Therefore, it could not be 

consolidated with other farming operations.

the 

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. 

The HSR project would impact the farm access road west of 

Zachary Avenue, however farm equipment could utilize 

Zachary Avenue undercrossing. The Zachary Avenue 

undercrossing would have a width over 40 feet to 

accommodate agriculture equipment movement (Authority 

2012: 3-4). The HSR project would cause an overall hardship 

to this parcel.

18 091-172-09 A L Good Living 

Trust UAD 

2/17/2005

40.7 0.01 This parcel is a mapping artifact that likely resulted from the 

GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint and 

parcel boundary are not collinear in this location.

Mapping artifact,

remnant parcel.

not a 

19 091-172-07 A L Good Living 

Trust UAD 

2/17/2005

86.6 0.04 Access: The HSR alignment 

sides, with the rail at-grade in

parcel would be eliminated.

would bound this parcel on all 

this location. All access to this 

Yes

Size and Shape: This 0.04-acre rectangular-shaped remnant 

parcel would be approximately 8 feet wide by 64 feet long. It 

would be too small to accommodate agricultural equipment 

(Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the Kern County Census of 

Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater than one 

acre, suggesting that farms smaller than one acre are 

uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable.

Location: This parcel would be completely surrounded by the 

HSR project with an at-grade track type, and therefore could 

not be consolidated with adjacent agricultural operations.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-29

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. However, the 

HSR project would cause an overall hardship to farming 

activities on this parcel.

20 091-172-09 A L Good Living 

Trust UAD 

2/17/2005

40.7 3.2 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to the west from Zachary Avenue, which would be improved as 

an undercrossing beneath the HSR alignment. In addition, 

access would be available to Burbank Street along the 

southern end of the parcel. Burbank Street connects to other 

farm roads to the south. The HSR permanent alignment and 

associated fencing would eliminate access to farmland to the 

north, except via the Zachary Avenue undercrossing.

No

Size and Shape: This 3.2-acre rectangular shaped parcel is 

approximately 1,315 feet long from east to west, and 110 feet 

long from north to south. The remnant parcel is currently 

farmed with crops running west to east. This remnant parcel 

would need to have an adequate turning radius of 35 feet each 

end for agricultural equipment at both the west and east ends 

(Authority 2012: 3). This would leave 1,245 feet of land for 

planted agriculture. Therefore, this remnant parcel could 

continue to be viable for agriculture.

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with a 

158-acre active farmland parcel to the south, across Burbank

Street (APN 091-251-53). The permanent HSR project and

associated fencing would eliminate access to the farmland

parcel to the north, except via the Zachary Avenue

undercrossing, prohibiting farmland consolidation in that

direction.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-30 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. The HSR project would impact the farm access road 

east of Zachary Avenue, however farm equipment could utilize 

Zachary Avenue undercrossing. The Zachary Avenue 

undercrossing would have a width over 40 feet to 

accommodate agriculture equipment movement (Authority 

2012: 3-4). As such, the HSR project would not cause an 

overall hardship in maintaining economic activity on this 

parcel.

21 091-172-11 A L Good Living 

Trust UAD 

2/17/2005

470.7 10.3 Access: The HSR permanent alignment and associated 

fencing would eliminate access north. However, this remnant 

parcel would continue to have access to Burbank Street, which 

runs along the southern boundary of the parcel. At both the 

west and east ends of the parcel, Burbank Street connects to 

farm roads that travel in a north-south direction. While these 

farm roads would be closed at the HSR alignment 

(immediately north of the parcel), they would continue to 

provide access to the site from the south. 

No

Size and Shape: This 10.3-acre, rectangular parcel is 

approximately 3,985 feet long on the north and south and 107 

feet on the west and east. It could potentially be consolidated 

with three active farmland parcels south of Burbank Street, 

including a 158-acre parcel (APN 091-251-53), a 40-acre 

parcel (APN 091-251-08), and a 120-acre parcel (APN 091-

251-23). The remnant parcel is actively farmed with crops

running west to east and would need to have an adequate

turning radius for agricultural equipment of 35 feet at both the

west and east ends (Authority 2012: 3). This would leave

3,915 feet of land for planted agriculture. Therefore, this

remnant parcel could continue to be viable for agriculture.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-31

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with 

adjacent farmland to the south, as described above. The 

permanent HSR alignment and associated fencing would 

eliminate access to the farmland parcel to the north, 

prohibiting farmland consolidation in that direction.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. As such, the 

HSR project would not cause an overall hardship in 

maintaining economic activity on this parcel.

22 091-120-05 Premiere 

Agricultural 

Properties LLC

203.4 0.4 Access: The HSR alignment would abut this parcel on all 

sides, with the rail at-grade in this location. All access to this 

parcel would be eliminated.

Yes

Size and Shape: This 0.4-acre narrow-shaped remnant parcel 

is approximately 11 feet wide at the west end narrowing to 0 

feet at the east end, and is 1,573 feet long. It would be too 

small to accommodate agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 

3). In addition, the Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 

2012) only surveys farms greater than one acre, suggesting 

that farms smaller than one acre are uncommon and/or 

unlikely to be viable. Thus, this parcel is too small to 

accommodate farming without consolidation with another 

parcel.

Location: This remnant parcel would be surrounded by 

HSR project on all sides. Therefore, it could not be 

consolidated with other farming operations.

the 

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. However, the 

HSR project would cause an overall hardship.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-32 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

23 091-120-05 Premiere 

Agricultural 

Properties LLC

203.4 0.1 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to Zerker Road, adjacent to the east, which would be improved 

as an undercrossing beneath the HSR alignment.

Yes

Size and Shape: This 0.1-acre triangular-shaped parcel is 

approximately 27 feet wide on the east end, 336 feet on the 

north end, and 331 feet on the south end. It would be too small 

to accommodate agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In 

addition, the Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) 

only surveys farms greater than one acre, suggesting that 

farms smaller than one acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to 

be viable. Thus, this parcel is too small to accommodate 

farming without consolidation with another parcel.

Location: This remnant parcel would be bounded by the HSR 

project to the north, south and west and by Zerker Road to the 

east. This parcel could be consolidated with a 37-acre 

farmland parcel east of Zerker Road (APN 091-140-12). 

However, after accommodating an adequate turning radius of 

35 feet at the west end of the parcel there would be 194 feet or 

less for planted agriculture (Authority 2012: 3). Therefore,

although this remnant parcel could be consolidated with 

farmland to the east, it would not continue to be a viable 

farming operation. 

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. However, the 

HSR project would cause an overall hardship.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-33

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

24 091-220-09 Bidart Bros 40.1 2.8 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to Burbank Street, located along the northern boundary of this 

parcel. However, the permanent HSR alignment and 

associated fencing along the southern boundary of this parcel 

would eliminate access to Zerker Road west of Burbank 

Street. Local farm roads running north to south and along the 

irrigation canal approximately 0.13 mile north of this parcel 

could be used to access local roads (i.e., Zerker Road, which 

would be improved as an undercrossing) (Authority 2012: 3-4). 

However, access agreements or easements from owners may 

be needed to access adjacent farm roads.

No

Size and Shape: This 2.8-acre, triangular parcel is 

approximately 1,239 feet along the north end, 208 feet along 

the east end, and 1,246 feet along the south end. The remnant 

parcel is actively farmed with crops running north to south. 

After accommodating an adequate turning radius at the north 

and south ends of this parcel, there would only be 138 feet for 

planted agriculture at the east end, which would progressively 

become smaller as the parcel narrowed to zero feet. The size 

of this parcel would reduce the viability for agriculture unless 

crops were replanted in an east to west direction, or 

consolidated with adjacent parcels.

Location: This parcel could be consolidated with a 36-acre 

active farmland parcel to the north (APN 091-140-12) that is 

under the same ownership (Bidart Bros).

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural

infrastructure, and would not require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. The HSR project would not cause an overall hardship 

in maintaining economic activity on this parcel.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-34 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

25 091-220-10 Bidart Bros 43.0 10.5 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to Burbank Street, located along the northern boundary. 

However, the permanent HSR project and associated fencing 

along the southern boundary of this parcel would eliminate 

access to Zerker Road west of Burbank Street. Local farm 

roads running north to south and along the irrigation canal 

adjacent at the northeast corner of this parcel could continue 

to be used to access local roads (i.e., Zerker Road, which 

would be improved as an undercrossing). Access agreements 

or easements from adjacent owners may be needed to access 

adjacent farm roads.

No

Size and Shape: This 10.5-acre, irregular shaped parcel is 

approximately 1,282 feet along the north end, 206 feet along 

the west end, 478 feet along the east end, and 1,353 feet 

along the south end. The remnant parcel is actively farmed 

with crops running north to south. This remnant parcel would 

have an adequate turning radius for agricultural equipment at 

both the north and south end of the parcel (i.e., a minimum of 

35 feet) with adequate room remaining for planted agriculture 

(Authority 2012: 3). Therefore, this remnant parcel could 

continue to be viable for agriculture based on size and shape.

Location: This parcel could be consolidated with an 11-acre 

active farmland parcel to the north (APN 091-140-11).

Therefore, this remnant parcel could be readily consolidated 

with adjacent farmland.

Hardship: There is no hardship to maintaining agricultural 

activity and no impact to agricultural infrastructure.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-35

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

26 091-220-04 The Garlic Company 33.6 19.2 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to Burbank Street, which borders the parcel to the north. An 

existing irrigation canal borders the parcel to the southwest. 

An existing bridge crossing the canal provides access to farm 

roads to the southwest.

No

Size and Shape: This triangular remnant parcel is 

approximately 1,578 feet along the north end, 1,018 feet along 

the east end, and 1,855 feet along the southwest end. It is 

similar in size and shape to other farmland in the vicinity (e.g., 

a 14-acre parcel northwest, southwest of the irrigation canal, 

and north of Burbank Street [APN 091-160-12]). In addition, 

this parcel would be wide enough to accommodate an 

adequate turning radius at each end (i.e., 35 feet) and still 

allow for planted agriculture (Authority 2012: 3). Therefore, the 

parcel would not be constrained in terms of size or shape.

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with two 

10-acre active, adjacent farmland parcels to the north (APNs

091-140-04 and 05) and a 67-acre active farmland parcel to

the east (APN 091-200-01).

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. As such, the 

HSR project would not cause an overall hardship in 

maintaining economic activity on this parcel.

27 091-220-04 The Garlic Company 33.6 1.6 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to Burbank Street, approximately 753 feet to the northwest, via 

farm roads adjacent to the irrigation canal north of the site that 

run in a northwest to southeast direction. However, access 

agreements or easements from adjacent owners may be 

needed to access adjacent farm roads.

No
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-36 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 1.6-acre, triangular remnant parcel is 

approximately 751 feet along the north end, 212 feet along the 

west end, and 677 feet along the south end. It would have an 

adequate turning radius for agricultural equipment at both 

ends of the parcel (i.e., a minimum of 35 feet) and would be 

large enough to be viable for agriculture (i.e., larger than one 

acre) (Authority 2012: 3). Therefore, this remnant parcel could 

continue to be viable for agriculture based on size and shape.

Location: The permanent HSR alignment and associated 

fencing along the southern end of this remnant parcel would 

prohibit consolidation of active farmland to the south.

However, this remnant parcel could be consolidated with a 

5.3-acre active farmland parcel to the west (APN 091-220-03)

that is under the same ownership (The Garlic Company). 

Therefore, this remnant parcel could be readily consolidated 

with adjacent farmland.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure, including the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. As such, the 

HSR project would not cause an overall hardship in 

maintaining economic activity on this parcel.

28 091-220-04 The Garlic Company 33.6 7.2 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to Zerker Road, approximately 0.75-mile to the west, via farm 

roads located adjacent to the irrigation canal north of the site, 

which run in a northwest to southeast direction. However, 

access agreements or easements from adjacent owners may 

be needed to access adjacent farm roads.

No
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-37

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 7.2-acre irregular shaped parcel is 

approximately 1,127 feet on the north end, 229 feet on the 

northeast end, 1,285 feet on the south end, and 413 feet on 

the west end. This remnant parcel would have an adequate 

turning radius for agricultural equipment at both end of the 

parcel (i.e., a minimum of 35 feet) and would be large enough 

to be viable for agriculture (i.e., larger than one acre) 

(Authority 2012: 3). Therefore, this remnant parcel could 

continue to be viable for agriculture based on size and shape.

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with a 

7.5-acre parcel to the west (APN 091-220-03) that is under the 

same ownership (The Garlic Company) and a 47-acre parcel 

to the south (APN 091-220-05). Therefore, this remnant parcel 

could be readily consolidated with adjacent farmland.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. As such, the 

HSR project would not cause an overall hardship in 

maintaining economic activity on this parcel.

29 091-200-09 Giumarra Vineyards 

Corporation

39.7 14.5 Access: This remnant parcel is currently accessed from a 

farm road along its eastern end that connects with Burbank 

Street 1,278 feet to the north. Because the HSR alignment 

would be south of this remnant parcel, access via existing 

roadways would not be restricted.

No
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-38 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 14.5-acre remnant parcel would have 

an irregular shape of approximately 1,319 feet on the north 

end, 218 feet at the west end, 759 feet at the east end, and 

1,420 feet on the south end. Given these dimensions, the 

parcel would be wide enough to accommodate an adequate 

turning radius at each end (i.e., 35 feet) and still allow for 

planted agriculture (Authority 2012: 3). Therefore, the parcel 

would not be constrained in terms of size or shape. 

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with 

active farmland, including a 67.4-acre parcel to the north (APN 

091-200-01), an 80.3-acre parcel to the east (APN 091-200-

03), and a 1.7-acre parcel to the west (APN 091-200-10).

Parcels to the north and east are under the same ownership

as the remnant parcel (Giumarra Vineyards Corp).

Hardship: There is no hardship in maintaining agricultural 

activity and no impact to agricultural infrastructure.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

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Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-39

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

30 091-200-09 Giumarra Vineyards 

Corporation

39.7 17.2 Access: This remnant parcel is currently accessed from a 

farm road along its southern end that connects with Verdugo 

Lane, 0.5 mile to the east. The HSR alignment would be 

located immediately northeast of this parcel – between the 

parcel and Verdugo Lane – and would eliminate access to the 

roadway. The farm roads running along the southern boundary 

of this parcel also connect on the west to other farm roads that 

run in a northwest to southeast direction along an irrigation 

canal, approximately 154 feet west of this remnant parcel. 

These roads lead north of the remnant parcel to Burbank 

Street. The only roadway access to this parcel after HSR 

implementation would be via 0.61 mile of farm roads to 

Burbank Street. A new bridge over the irrigation canal would 

allow access to the west, but access to this parcel would only 

be via other private farm roads. Therefore, consolidation with 

adjacent parcels and/or granting of access easements would 

be necessary for this parcel to remain viable for agriculture.

No

Size and Shape: This 17.2-acre parcel would have an 

irregular shape of approximately 1,400 feet along the north 

end, 827 feet along the west end, 287 feet along the east end, 

and 1,319 feet along the south end. This parcel would have an 

adequate turning distance (i.e., 35 feet) to accommodate 

agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). Therefore, the 

parcel would not be constrained in terms of size or shape for it 

to be productive.

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with two 

active farmland parcels, including a 9.4-acre parcel to the west 

(APN 091-200-10) under the same ownership (Giumarra 

Vineyards Corp), and a 93-acre parcel to the south (APN 091-

210-08). The permanent HSR project and associated fencing

would eliminate access to the farmland parcel to the north,

prohibiting farmland consolidation in that direction.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-40 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or not require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. As such, the 

HSR project would not cause an overall hardship in 

maintaining economic activity on this parcel.

31 091-200-03 Giumarra Vineyards 

Corporation

87.9 2.2 Access: This remnant parcel is currently accessed from a 

farm road along the southern end of the parcel that connects 

with Verdugo Lane, approximately 0.4 mile to the east. The 

HSR alignment would be located immediately northeast of the

parcel—between the parcel and Verdugo Lane—and would 

therefore eliminate access to the roadway. The farm roads 

running along the southern boundary of this parcel connect on 

the west to additional farm roads that run in a northwest to 

southeast direction along an irrigation canal, located 

approximately 1,460 feet west of this remnant parcel. These 

roads lead north to Burbank Street. Therefore, the only 

roadway access to this parcel after HSR implementation would 

be via 0.98 mile of farm road, north to Burbank Street. A new 

bridge would be located over the irrigation canal, allowing 

access to other farm roads to the west. Access to this parcel 

would only be via other private farm roads. Therefore, 

consolidation with adjacent parcels and/or the granting of 

access easement would be necessary in order for this parcel 

to remain viable for agriculture.

No
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

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Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-41

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 2.2-acre, triangular parcel is 

approximately 719 feet along the north end, 293 feet along the 

west end, and 655 feet along the south end. It has crops 

running east to west and there is an adequate turning distance 

(i.e., 35 feet) at both the east and west end to accommodate 

agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In addition, this 

remnant parcel could be consolidated with a 93-acre, active 

farmland parcel to the south (APN 091-210-08) and a 17.7-

acre remnant parcel (Remnant Parcel 13) to the west (APN 

091-200-09).

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with 

adjacent farmland to the south and west, as described above. 

However, the permanent HSR alignment and associated 

fencing would eliminate access to the farmland parcel to the 

north, prohibiting farmland consolidation in this direction.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. As such, the 

HSR project would not cause an overall hardship in 

maintaining economic activity on this parcel.

32 482-010-52 North Kern Water 

Storage District

28.0 2.9 This 2.9-acre remnant parcel would split from an original 

parcel that is over 20 acres. However, the Important Farmland 

acreage designated on the original parcel is not over 20 acres. 

Therefore, it does not meet Step 1 criteria. 

This parcel does not meet 

Step 1 criteria.

33 482-010-57 Lennar Homes of 

Cal Inc.

27.5 0.002 This parcel is a mapping artifact, likely as a result of the GIS 

data not being survey-grade. The project footprint and parcel 

boundary are not collinear in this location.

Mapping artifact,

remnant parcel.

not a 

34 482-010-52 North Kern Water 

Storage District

28.0 1.0 This 1.0-acre remnant parcel would split from an original 

parcel that is over 20 acres. However, the Important Farmland 

acreage designated on the original parcel is not over 20 acres. 

Therefore, it does not meet Step 1 criteria.

This parcel does not meet 

Step 1 criteria.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-42 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section 

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

35 482-010-52 North Kern Water 

Storage District

28.0 1.5 This 1.5-acre remnant parcel would split from an original 

parcel that is over 20 acres. However, the Important Farmland 

acreage designated on the original parcel is not over 20 acres. 

Therefore, it does not meet Step 1 criteria. 

This parcel does not meet 

Step 1 criteria.

36 492-070-27 Bidart Bros 66.6 3.9 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have access 

to 7th Standard Road, which is adjacent to the north, via a 

farm road that runs in a northwest to southeast direction along 

the east side of the adjacent irrigation canal. Access to Coffee 

Road, adjacent on the east end of the parcel, would also 

remain available. 

No

Size and Shape: This 3.9-acre triangular-shaped remnant 

parcel is approximately 523 feet along the north end, 623 feet 

along the east end, and 950 feet along the southwest end. The 

remnant parcel would be wide enough to accommodate an 

adequate turning radius for agricultural equipment (i.e., 35 

feet) and to support planted crops (Authority 2012: 3), though 

only the northern portion of this parcel is currently being 

farmed. The southern portion of this parcel contains a 

residence and agricultural equipment storage. This remnant 

parcel could continue to be farmed with the remainder of the 

original 66.6-acre parcel (APN 492-070-27) located southwest 

of the irrigation canal, or continue to provide agricultural 

equipment storage. Therefore, this parcel would not be 

constrained in terms of size or shape for it to continue farm 

operations. 

Location: As described above, this remnant parcel could 

continue to be farmed with the remainder of the original parcel 

located southwest of the irrigation canal, or continue to provide 

agricultural equipment storage. Therefore, this remnant parcel 

could continue supporting the agricultural use of the original 

parcel. 
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-43

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure or require the removal of farm access roads or 

wells. Parcel severance could require the removal or 

relocation of an agricultural equipment structure. However, 

there is adequate remainder acreage to relocate this structure. 

Farm access roads would likely continue to run parallel to the 

canal for access by farmers. The severance of this remnant 

parcel would not result in an impact to the irrigation canal or 

result in an economic hardship.

37 492-030-40 Bidart Bros 96.5 6 Access: Access to Fruitvale Avenue, located approximately 

0.3-mile to the south, would be eliminated, and Fruitvale 

Avenue would be closed. The remnant parcel would have 

access to an access road adjacent to the north that could 

provide access to 7th Standard Road. However, access 

agreements or easements from owners may be needed to 

access this road. Therefore, access to this remnant parcel 

would not be restricted. 

Yes

Size and Shape: This 6-acre, irregular-shaped parcel is 

narrow and ranges from 154 feet wide and 2,626 feet long at 

the north end, and approximately 138 feet wide and 2,626 feet 

long at the south end. A 9.7-acre parcel located northeast of 

the remnant parcel is currently only utilized for farming on the 

west half of the parcel—an approximately 99-foot-wide area

(i.e., west of the farm access road). The remnant parcel alone 

or with the consolidation of the 9.7-acre farmland parcel would 

not be wide enough to accommodate an adequate turning 

radius for agricultural equipment (i.e., 35 feet) and to support 

planted crops (Authority 2012: 3). Therefore, this parcel is too 

small and too narrow to continue to be viable for agriculture.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-44 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant 

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria 

Remnant Parcel Meets 

Criteria (i.e., acreage to be 

converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated with 

adjacent active farmland to the northeast, as described above. 

However, this would not result in a farmland parcel that is 

viable for farming. In addition, permanent HSR fencing would 

eliminate access to the parcel to the south, prohibiting 

farmland consolidation with that parcel.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact agricultural 

infrastructure, or require the removal of farm access roads, 

wells, structures, or other facilities on this parcel. The HSR 

project would result an overall hardship in maintaining 

economic activity on this parcel due to the resulting small size 

and elimination of access.

38 492-040-25 Bidart Bros 105.9 3.7 This 3.7-acre remnant parcel would split from an original 

parcel that is over 20 acres. However, the Important Farmland 

acreage designated on the original parcel is not over 20 acres. 

Therefore, it does not meet Step 1 criteria. 

This parcel does not meet 

Step 1 criteria.

Authority 2012: 3 refers to this guidance: Turning radius and turn around rows in general agricultural practices with most equipment are a minimum of 35 feet. Under certain circumstances, it is possible that increased widths 

may be needed. 

Authority 2012: 3-4 states “Generally, over and under crossing with a width of 40 feet would adequately accommodate ag equipment movement and public traffic. The vertical profile of private or over or undercrossings needs 

to accommodate clearances for long roads such that ‘high-centering’ or reduced height situations would not occur. In some instances, the location of the high-speed rail corridor may divide a farmer’s existing field or fields, 

making transport of machinery between fields and related farm locations difficult. This may be partially relevant to operations between a dairy and its adjoining fields” (Authority 2012: 3-4).
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-45

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Figure 3.14-B-2 May 2014 Project Remnant Parcels, Sheet 1
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-46 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Figure 3.14-B-2 May 2014 Project Remnant Parcels, Sheet 2 
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-47

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Figure 3.14-B-2 May 2014 Project Remnant Parcels, Sheet 3 
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-48 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Figure 3.14-B-2 May 2014 Project Remnant Parcels, Sheet 4
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-49

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Figure 3.14-B-2 May 2014 Project Remnant Parcels, Sheet 5 
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-50 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Table 3.14-B-3 May 2014 Project Remnant Parcel Analysis

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

1 089-070-23 Poplar Farms Inc. 50.9 0.00007 This parcel is a mapping artifact, likely as a result of the 

GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint 

and parcel boundary are not collinear in this location.

Mapping artifact, 

parcel.

not a remnant 

2 089-020-15 Wilson G&P Trust 23.0 0.1 This 0.1-acre parcel is split from an original parcel that

over 20 acres, however is not designated Important 

Farmland. Therefore, this parcel does not meet Step 1 

criteria and was not analyzed further in Step 2.

 is This remnant parcel does not meet 

Step 1 criteria. 

3 089-030-03 Twinkle Trust 30.5 5.7 Access: Access to Poplar Avenue west of the remnant 

parcel, would be eliminated because of the HSR project. 

However, a new roadway would be constructed between 

this remnant parcel and Poplar Avenue, as well as south 

of this remnant parcel. These roadways would provide 

access along the western and southern boundaries of the 

parcel, making access available to this parcel.

No

Size and Shape: The “U” shape of this 5.7-acre remnant 

parcel could reduce the viability of farming due to 

potential land use and ownership conflicts with adjoining 

parcels, but, the remnant parcel could be consolidated 

with two smaller, adjacent farmland parcels: a 0.12-acre 

parcel to the north (APN 089-040-03) and a 1.1-acre 

parcel that is surrounded by the remnant parcel on the 

north, east, and south (APN 089-030-02). If consolidated 

with these adjacent parcels, the remnant would increase 

to approximately seven acres. Consolidation would result 

in a square-shaped parcel that is viable for farming, 

similar to another 9.5-acre, square parcel being farmed in 

the vicinity (north of West Tulare Avenue between 

Scaroni Avenue and Poplar Avenue [APN 089-100-08]). 

Additionally in Kern County, there are approximately 375 

farms between one and nine acres, suggesting that farms 

of this size are viable (USDA 2012).
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-51

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated 

with adjacent farmland, as described above. Further 

consolidation may be possible with a 22.6-acre parcel 

(i.e., a portion of the original parcel), located south of the 

remnant, across the proposed roadway that would be 

constructed as a result of the HSR project. This 22.6-acre 

parcel (APN 089-030-03) is under the same ownership 

as remnant parcel 3.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. The proposed new roadway south of this remnant 

parcel would facilitate movement of agricultural 

equipment between farmland parcels. In addition, the 

Poplar Avenue overcrossing located approximately 327 

feet north of the parcel – would be more than 40 feet 

wide, and could accommodate agriculture equipment 

movement (Authority 2012: 3). Thus, the HSR project 

would not cause an overall hardship to maintaining 

economic activity on this parcel.

4 089-020-15 Wilson G&P Trust 23.0 0.0001 This parcel is a mapping artifact, likely as a result of the 

GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint 

and parcel boundary are not collinear in this location.

Mapping artifact, 

parcel.

not a remnant 

5 089-020-57 Jeffries Ryan & 

Bunny

46.8 0.002 This parcel is a mapping artifact, likely as a result of the 

GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint 

and parcel boundary are not collinear in this location.

Mapping artifact, 

parcel.

not a remnant 

6 026-010-27 Wilson Stanley & 

Nancy Rev Tr.

75.0 18.7 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have 

access to Poplar Avenue, which abuts the parcel to the 

west, and to Fresno Avenue, which abuts the parcel to 

the north. Both roadways would be improved as 

overpasses.

No
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-52 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This rectangular 18.7-acre remnant 

parcel, approximately 1,310 feet along the north and 

south ends, 630 feet along the west end, and 566 feet 

along the east end is similar in size and shape to 

farmland in the vicinity (e.g., a 9.5-acre parcel located 

south of this remnant parcel, west of Poplar Avenue and 

south of Tulare Avenue [APN 089-100-45]). Based on the 

presence of parcels of similar size and shape in the 

vicinity, it is anticipated that this parcel could continue 

being farmed. In addition, it could be consolidated with a 

22-acre farmland parcel to the north (APN 089-030-03),

and a 23.4-acre farmland parcel to the west (APN 089-

100-50).

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated 

with adjacent farmland to the north and west, as 

described above. However, the HSR project would 

eliminate access to the parcel to the south, prohibiting 

farmland consolidation in that direction.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. As such, the HSR project would not cause an 

overall hardship in maintaining economic activity on this 

parcel.

7 026-010-04 Jeffries Family L 38.8 0.0006 This parcel is a mapping artifact, likely as a result of the Mapping artifact, not a remnant 

P GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint parcel.

and parcel boundary are not collinear in this location.

8 090-010-01 Premiere 221.3 0.5 Access: This remnant parcel would be located between Yes

Farmland SR 43 and the HSR project (at-grade in this location (i.e., 

Partners IV LP slab track type) which would eliminate access.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-53

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.5-acre, rectangular remnant 

parcel would range in width from 41 feet at the north end 

to 58 feet at the south end with a length of approximately 

432 feet. The remnant parcel would not be wide enough 

to accommodate an adequate turning radius for 

agricultural equipment at both ends of the parcel (i.e., 35 

feet) (Authority 2012: 3), as well as land to support

planted crops (41 feet at the north end and 58 feet at the 

south end). In addition, the remnant parcel would abut 

the HSR project on the southwest and SR 43 on the 

northeast. Therefore, the remnant parcel could not be 

consolidated with adjacent farmland.

Location: This remnant parcel would not be adjacent to 

other active farmland as it would be surrounded by an atgrade HSR track, thus consolidation could not occur.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship in maintaining economic activity on this parcel 

due to the resulting small size and shape, restriction of 

access, and inability to consolidate with adjacent 

farmland.

9 090-010-01 Premiere 

Farmland 

Partners IV LP

221.3 4.3 Access: This remnant parcel would be located between 

SR 43 and the HSR project. Access to Orange Avenue 

would be eliminated as a result of the HSR alignment. 

Yes
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-54 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 4.3-acre, rectangular remnant 

parcel would have an irregular shape, approximately 69 

feet wide on the north end and 125 feet wide on the 

south end, with a length of approximately 1,920 feet. It 

would be large enough to accommodate an adequate 

turning radius for agricultural equipment at both ends of 

the parcel (i.e., 35 feet) (Authority 2012: 3), but would 

leave only a limited area for planting (0 feet at the north 

end and 47 feet at the south end).

Location: The remnant parcel is surrounded by the HSR 

project to the north, west, and south (at-grade track type), 

and by SR 43 on one side (east). Therefore, this remnant 

parcel could not be consolidated with adjacent farmland.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. The HSR project would cause an overall hardship 

in maintaining economic activity on this parcel due to the 

resulting small size and shape, restriction of access, and 

inability to consolidate with adjacent farmland.

10 090-010-01 Premiere 221.3 0.6 Access: The HSR project is at-grade in this location (i.e., Yes

Farmland slab track type) and would surround this remnant parcel, 

Partners IV LP eliminating all access.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

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Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-55

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This narrow, linear, 0.6-acre remnant 

parcel would be three feet wide on the north end and 29 

feet on the south end. The remnant parcel would not be 

wide enough to accommodate crops and provide an 

adequate turning radius for agricultural equipment at both 

ends of the parcel (i.e., 35 feet) (Authority 2012: 3). 

Additionally, this remnant parcel could not be 

consolidated with adjacent farmland because it is 

surrounded by the HSR alignment (at-grade track type), 

and is too small and narrow to be viable for agriculture.

Location: As described above, the HSR project would 

surround this remnant parcel and the parcel could not be 

consolidated with surrounding farmland.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship in maintaining economic activity on this parcel 

due to the resulting small size and shape, restriction of 

access, and inability to consolidate with adjacent 

farmland.

11 090-010-05 Furrow Farms 78.2 15.7 Access: Access to Orange Avenue, adjacent to the 

parcel to the north, would be restricted to the east as a 

result of the HSR alignment and spur. The parcel would 

continue to have access to Orange Avenue to the north 

and Gold’s Avenue to the west. Access to this parcel 

would continue to be available. 

No
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-56 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 15.7-acre, triangular parcel is 

approximately 1,692 feet along the north end, 1,461 feet 

along the west end, and 2,285 feet along the southeast 

end. It is similar in size and shape to active farmland in 

the vicinity (e.g., a 17.5-acre triangular parcel southwest 

of Santa Fe Way and east of Cherry Avenue [APN 090-

020-10]).

Location: This 15.7-acre remnant parcel could be 

consolidated with the 76.8-acre parcel west of Gold’s 

Avenue (APN 090-010-17) and the 194-acre parcel north 

of Orange Avenue (APN 090-010-01). The HSR footprint 

would remove access to adjacent farmland to the 

southeast, inhibiting consolidation in that direction.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. As such, the HSR project would not cause an 

overall hardship in maintaining economic activity on this 

parcel.

12 090-010-03 Gross Alice 

Painter

58.3 0.3 Access: The HSR project would eliminate access to the 

east on Orange Avenue toward SR 43, but access would 

continue to be available to the west on Orange Avenue. 

Yes
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

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Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-57

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.3-acre, triangular remnant parcel 

would be 73 feet wide on the west end (measured from 

north to south) and less than one foot wide on the east 

end. As such, the parcel would not be wide enough to 

accommodate an adequate turning radius at each end 

(i.e., 35 feet) and still allow for planted agriculture

(Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the Kern County Census 

of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater 

than one acre, suggesting that farms smaller than one 

acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable. Thus, 

this parcel is likely too small to continue to be viable for 

agriculture.

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated 

with an adjacent 15.7-acre remnant parcel to the west 

(Remnant Parcel 19), and could be used as a farm 

storage area rather than a continuation of agricultural 

operations with the adjacent parcel. A utility storage area 

lies between Remnant Parcel 19 and this remnant parcel. 

Consolidation with the 194-acre parcel to the north 

across Orange Avenue East (APN 090-010-01) would not 

be viable as the remnant parcel would not have an 

adequate turning radius for agricultural equipment and 

still allow for planted agriculture (Authority 2012: 3).

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. As such, the HSR project would not cause an 

overall hardship in maintaining economic activity on this 

parcel.

13 090-010-03 Gross Alice 58.3 0.01 Access: The HSR corridor would abut this parcel to the Yes

Painter west, south, and east, with the rail at-grade in this 

location. Access to Orange Avenue on the north would 

be eliminated due to the HSR alignment. 
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-58 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.01-acre remnant parcel does not 

have an odd shape, but is too small to be viable for 

agriculture. In addition, the Kern County Census of 

Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater than 

one acre, suggesting that farms smaller than one acre 

are uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable. Thus, this 

parcel is too small to accommodate farming.

Location: This remnant parcel would almost entirely be 

surrounded by the HSR project with an at-grade track 

type in this location, and could not be consolidated with 

Remnant Parcel 9 to the north.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship in maintaining economic activity.

14 090-010-03 Gross Alice 

Painter

58.3 0.001 Access: The HSR corridor would abut this project on the 

southwest and southeast with the rail at-grade in this 

location. Access to Orange Avenue on the north would 

be eliminated due to the HSR project, at-grade in this 

location. Therefore, access to this parcel would be 

eliminated. 

Yes
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-59

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.001-acre, triangular parcel is 

approximately 15 feet long along the north end, 13 feet 

long on the southeast end, and 11 feet long on the 

southwest end. The remnant parcel would be too small to 

accommodate agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). 

In addition, the Kern County Census of Agriculture 

(USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater than one acre, 

suggesting that farms smaller than one acre are 

uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable. Thus, this parcel 

is too small to accommodate farming and would not be 

adjacent to other farmland, and therefore it could not be 

consolidated with other farming operations.

Location: This remnant parcel could not be consolidated 

with adjacent farmland because it is surrounded by the 

HSR corridor (at-grade track) to the west and southeast 

and Orange Avenue East on the north and farmland 

consolidation could not occur.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship in maintaining economic activity. 

15 090-010-03 Gross Alice 58.3 0.04 Access: The HSR alignment would abut this parcel to Yes

Painter the southwest with the rail at-grade in this location. 

Access to Orange Avenue on the north would be 

eliminated due to the HSR project. This remnant parcel 

would continue to have access to SR 43 abutting to the 

east.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-60 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.04-acre, triangular remnant 

parcel is approximately 94 feet on the north end, 58 feet 

on the east end, and 140 feet on the southwest end. The 

remnant parcel would be too small to accommodate 

agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the 

Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only 

surveys farms greater than one acre, suggesting that 

farms smaller than one acre are uncommon and/or 

unlikely to be viable. Thus, this parcel is too small to 

accommodate farming and it could not be consolidated 

with adjacent farmland due to the location of the at-grade 

HSR track at the southwest corner, where the remnant 

parcel is adjacent to farmland.

Location: As described above, this remnant parcel could 

not be consolidated with adjacent farmland due to the 

location of the at-grade HSR track at the southwest 

corner where the remnant parcel is adjacent to farmland. 

Therefore, consolidation with adjacent farmland is not a 

viable option.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship. 

16 090-010-03 Gross Alice 

Painter

58.3 0.1 Access: The HSR alignment would abut this parcel to 

the southwest and northwest with the rail at-grade in this 

location. Access to Cherry Avenue would be eliminated 

due to road closure. Although the HSR would restrict 

access southwest and northwest of this remnant parcel, 

access to SR 43 would continue to be available. 

Yes
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-61

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.1-acre, triangular remnant parcel 

is approximately 52 feet long on the northwest end, 110 

feet on the northeast side, and 94 feet along the 

southwest side. It would be too small to accommodate 

agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the 

Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only 

surveys farms greater than one acre, suggesting that 

farms smaller than one acre are uncommon and/or 

unlikely to be viable. Thus, this parcel is too small to 

accommodate farming without consolidation with another 

parcel.

Location: This remnant parcel would be surrounded by 

the HSR project to the northwest, by SR 43 to the 

northeast, and be Cherry Avenue to the southeast and is 

not adjacent to active farmland. Therefore, it could not be 

consolidated with other farming operations.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship. 

17 090-010-03 Gross Alice 

Painter

58.3 0.1 Access: The HSR alignment would abut this parcel to 

the north and southwest with the rail at-grade in this 

location. Access to Cherry Avenue, which abuts to the 

east, would be eliminated and Cherry Avenue would be 

closed in this location. 

Yes
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-62 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.1-acre, triangular remnant parcel 

is approximately 52 feet wide along the eastern end, 96 

feet long along the northern end, and 124 feet long along 

the southern end. It would be too small to accommodate 

agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the 

Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only 

surveys farms greater than one acre, suggesting that 

farms smaller than one acre are uncommon and/or 

unlikely to be viable. Thus, this parcel is too small to 

accommodate farming without consolidation with another 

parcel.

Location: This remnant parcel would be surrounded by 

the HSR project to the north-northeast and southwest, 

and Cherry Avenue to the east. It is not adjacent to active 

farmland and could not be consolidated with surrounding 

farming operations.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship.

18 090-010-03 Gross Alice 58.3 0.1 Access: The HSR alignment would abut this parcel on all Yes

Painter sides, with the rail at-grade in this location. All access to 

this parcel would be eliminated.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-63

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.1-acre, narrow, rectangular 

remnant parcel, would be approximately 21 feet wide and 

275 feet long. It would be too small to accommodate 

agricultural equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the 

Kern County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only 

surveys farms greater than one acre, suggesting that 

farms smaller than one acre are uncommon and/or 

unlikely to be viable. Thus, this parcel is too small to 

accommodate farming without consolidation with another 

parcel. 

Location: This parcel would be completely surrounded 

by the HSR project with an at-grade track type, and

therefore could not be consolidated with adjacent 

agricultural operations.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship. 

19 090-020-14 Leslie William F & 

Mary Jean Rev.

33.4 0.01 Access: The HSR alignment would abut this parcel on all 

sides, with the rail at-grade in this location. All access to 

this parcel would be eliminated.

Yes

Size and Shape: This linear, narrow, 0.01-acre remnant 

parcel is approximately three feet wide and 290 feet long. 

It would be too small to accommodate agricultural 

equipment (Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the Kern 

County Census of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys 

farms greater than one acre, suggesting that farms 

smaller than one acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to 

be viable. Thus, this parcel is too small to accommodate 

farming without consolidation with other parcel(s).
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-64 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Location: This parcel would be completely surrounded 

by the HSR project, and it could not be consolidated with 

surrounding agricultural operations.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship. 

20 090-020-14 Leslie William F & 33.4 3.2 Access: This remnant parcel would continue to have No

Mary Jean Rev. access to SR 43, located along the east end of the 

parcel.

Size and Shape: The 3.2-acre parcel is shaped like a 

parallelogram, approximately 1,275 feet long and 113 

feet wide. This configuration would result in an adequate 

turning radius for agricultural equipment at both ends of 

the parcel (i.e., a minimum of 35 feet) and adequate land 

to be viable for agriculture (i.e., larger than one acre) 

(Authority 2012: 3). Therefore, the remnant parcel could 

continue to be farmed.

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated 

with the farmland parcel to the north and south if access 

is maintained along SR 43.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. As such, the HSR project would not cause an 

overall hardship in maintaining economic activity on this 

parcel.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-65

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

21 090-180-24 Paramount Land 228.4 0.5 Access: This remnant parcel could continue to access Yes

Company LLC Burbank Street to the north, which would be improved as 

an overpass. 

Size and Shape: This 0.5-acre irregular, triangular 

remnant parcel is approximately 146 feet along the 

southeast end narrowing to less than one foot on the 

west end, and 494 feet along the north end. It would be 

too small to accommodate agricultural equipment 

(Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the Kern County Census 

of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater 

than one acre, suggesting that farms smaller than one 

acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable. Thus, 

this parcel would be too small to accommodate farming

operations. 

Location: This remnant parcel could be consolidated 

with three farmland parcels to the north, across Burbank 

Street, totaling 42 acres (APNs 090-020-10, 090-020-16, 

and 090-020-14). However, this would not address the 

inadequate turning radius on the remnant parcel.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, for this remnant parcel to remain viable 

for agriculture, an irrigation (i.e., water) source would 

need to be provided. The HSR project would interrupt 

current irrigation practices across the larger parcel. 

Because the feasibility is not known, the HSR project 

would cause an overall hardship. 
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-66 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

22 090-180-24 Paramount Land 

Company LLC

228.4 2.1 Access: This remnant parcel could continue to access 

Burbank Street to the north. Burbank Street would be 

improved as an overpass.

Yes

Size and Shape: This 2.1-acre, irregular shaped 

remnant parcel is approximately 134 feet wide at the 

west end, 74 feet wide at the east end, and 

approximately 884 feet long. It would have an adequate 

turning radius for agricultural equipment at both ends of 

the parcel (i.e., a minimum of 35 feet) and would be large 

enough to be viable for agriculture (i.e., larger than one 

acre) (Authority 2012: 3).

Location: This remnant parcel would almost entirely be 

surrounded by the HSR with an at-grade track type and 

could not be consolidated with surrounding farmland. 

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, for this remnant parcel to remain viable 

for agriculture, an irrigation (i.e., water) source would 

need to be provided. The HSR project would interrupt 

current irrigation practices across the larger parcel. 

Because the feasibility is not known, the HSR project 

would cause an overall hardship. 

23 090-180-24 Paramount Land 

Company LLC

228.4 0.1 Access: This remnant parcel could continue to access 

Burbank Street to the north, which would be improved as 

an overpass.

Yes
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-67

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.1-acre, rectangular remnant 

parcel would be approximately 38 feet at the west end 

and 25 feet at the east end, with a length of 117 feet on 

the north and south ends. The remnant parcel would be 

too small to accommodate agricultural equipment 

(Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the Kern County Census 

of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater 

than one acre, suggesting that farms smaller than one 

acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable. Thus, 

this parcel would be too small to accommodate farming. 

Location: This remnant parcel could not be consolidated 

with adjacent farmland to the south due to the HSR 

project, which is an at grade track type in this location. 

There is no farmland located directly north, across 

Burbank Street. Thus, farmland consolidation is not a 

viable option for this parcel.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship. 

24 090-180-30 Paramount Land 

Company

70.1 0.02 This parcel is a mapping artifact, likely as a result of the 

GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint 

and parcel boundary are not collinear in this location. 

This mapping artifact is located in a roadway.

Mapping artifact, 

parcel.

not a remnant 

25 090-180-30 Paramount Land 

Company

70.1 0.04 Access: This remnant parcel could continue to access 

Burbank Street located to the north, which would be 

improved as an overpass.

Yes
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-68 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.04-acre, narrow remnant parcel 

is approximately 267 feet long and nine feet wide at the 

west end and less than one foot wide at the east end. As 

such, the parcel would not be wide enough to 

accommodate an adequate turning radius at either end 

(i.e., 35 feet) and still allow for planted agriculture 

(Authority 2012: 3). In addition, the Kern County Census 

of Agriculture (USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater 

than one acre, suggesting that farms smaller than one 

acre are uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable. 

Therefore, the remnant parcel would likely be too small to 

continue to be viable for agriculture without consolidation 

with other parcel(s).

Location: The remnant parcel is adjacent to farmland to 

the north, across Burbank Street, but this would not 

address the inadequate turning radius (Authority 2012: 

3). Farmland consolidation would not improve the viability 

of this remnant parcel.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship.

26 090-180-30 Paramount Land 70.1 0.02 Access: This remnant parcel could continue to access Yes

Company Burbank Street located to the north, which would be 

improved as an overpass.
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-69

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 0.02-acre, triangular remnant 

parcel would be approximately 21 feet on the west end 

narrowing to less than one foot on the east end, and 120 

feet long. It would be too small to accommodate 

agricultural equipment on either end (Authority 2012: 3).

In addition, the Kern County Census of Agriculture 

(USDA 2012) only surveys farms greater than one acre, 

suggesting that farms smaller than one acre are 

uncommon and/or unlikely to be viable. Therefore, the 

remnant parcel would likely be too small to continue to be 

viable for agriculture without consolidation with other 

parcel(s).

Location: The remnant parcel is adjacent to farmland to 

the north, across Burbank Street, but this would not 

address the inadequate turning radius (Authority 2012: 

3). Farmland consolidation would not improve the viability 

of this remnant parcel.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship.

27 090-180-24 Paramount Land 228.4 1.3 Access: This remnant parcel could continue to access Yes

Company LLC SR 43 adjacent to the east. 
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-70 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant APN Owner Original Remnant Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Parcel # Acreage Acreage Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 1.3-acre linear, narrow remnant 

parcel is approximately 65 feet wide along the north end, 

32 feet wide at the south end, and 1,166 feet long. As 

such, the parcel would not be wide enough to 

accommodate an adequate turning radius at each end 

(i.e., 35 feet) (Authority 2012: 3) and still allow for planted 

agriculture. Therefore, the remnant parcel would likely be 

too small to be viable for agriculture without consolidation 

with other parcel(s).

Location: This remnant parcel would surrounded by the 

HSR project on three sides (north, west, and south) and 

could not readily be consolidated with farmland to the 

east, due to the presence of SR 43.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship.

28 090-180-24 Paramount Land 228.4 0.3 Access: This remnant parcel could continue to access Yes

Company LLC SR 43 adjacent to the east.

Size and Shape: This 0.3-acre linear, narrow remnant 

parcel measures approximately 1,030 feet long, 70 feet 

wide at the north end, and is less than one foot wide at 

the south end. As such, the parcel would not be wide 

enough to accommodate an adequate turning radius at 

the south end (i.e., 35 feet) (Authority 2012: 3) and still 

allow for planted agriculture. Therefore, the remnant 

parcel would likely be too small to continue to be viable 

for agriculture without consolidation with other parcel(s).
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-71

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Location: This remnant parcel would be surrounded by 

the HSR project with an at-grade track type on three 

sides (north, west, and south) and SR 43 to the east. 

Therefore, this parcel could not be readily consolidated 

with farmland to the west.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. However, the HSR project would cause an overall 

hardship.

29 463-040-16 Diamond Farming 

Co.

155.0 0.05 This parcel is a mapping artifact, likely as a result of the 

GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint 

and parcel boundary are not collinear in this location. 

This mapping artifact is located in the Kratzmeyer Road 

drainage ditch.

Mapping artifact,

parcel.

not a remnant 

30 529-012-19 Crystal Organic 

Farms LLC 

35.5 15.5 Access: Access to Reina Road, located at the north end 

of the remnant parcel, would be eliminated due to the 

closure of Reina Road. Access to Renfro Road located 

88 feet west of the remnant parcel in a north south 

direction would continue to be available, but Renfro Road 

would have to be accessed from the farmland parcel to 

the north as Renfro Road would be improved as an 

overpass. To access the Renfro Road overpass entrance 

and Olive Drive to the north, farm vehicles could cross 

Reina Road via farm roads on adjacent farmland to the 

north. However, access agreements or easements from 

adjacent owners may be needed to access adjacent farm 

roads.

No
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority

3.14-B-72 | Page Fresno to Bakersfield Section

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

Remnant 

Parcel #

APN Owner Original 

Acreage

Remnant

Acreage

Step 2 Criteria Analysis Step 2 Criteria – 

Remnant Parcel Meets Criteria 

(i.e., acreage to be converted to 

nonagricultural use)?

Size and Shape: This 15.5-acre, triangular remnant 

parcel is approximately 1,209 feet along the north end, 

1,084 feet along the east end, and 1,488 feet along the 

west end, and is similar in size and shape to another 

farmland parcel in the vicinity (e.g., a 21-acre triangular 

parcel located southwest of this remnant parcel, 

southwest of Santa Fe Way and northwest of Renfro 

Road that is actively being farmed [APN 529-012-30]). 

Therefore, this site could reasonably continue to be 

farmed. This remnant parcel could also be consolidated 

with farmland to the east and north, across Reina Road.

Location: This remnant parcel could be continue to be 

farmed with its original 35.5-acre parcel (APN 529-012-

19) and a 19.5-acre farmland parcel to the north (APN

52-011-12), across Reina Road.

Hardship: Parcel severance would not impact 

agricultural infrastructure, or require the removal of farm 

access roads, wells, structures, or other facilities on this 

parcel. As such, the HSR project would not cause an 

overall hardship in maintaining economic activity on this 

parcel.

31 529-011-25 Grimm Kari L 

Martial Trust

59.2 0.2 This parcel is a mapping artifact, likely as a result of the 

GIS data not being survey-grade. The project footprint 

and parcel boundary are not collinear in this location. 

This mapping artifact is located on Renfro Road.

Mapping artifact, 

parcel.

not a remnant 

Authority 2012:3 guidelines indicate that the turning radius and turn around rows in general agricultural practices with most equipment are a minimum of 35 feet. Under certain circumstances, it is possible that increased

widths may be needed. 
Appendix 3.14-B 

Remnant Parcel Analysis

California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017

Fresno to Bakersfield Section Page | 3.14-B-73

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS

3.14-B.4 References

California Department of Conservation, Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. Important 

Farmland Data. 2012. www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/fmmp/Pages/Kern.aspx (Accessed 

August 2016)

California High Speed Rail Authority (Authority). 2012. Agricultural Equipment Transport and

Movement Impacts. Sacramento, CA. July 2, 2012. p 3-4.

www.hsr.ca.gov/docs/programs/green_practices/conservation/Approved%20Revised%20

Final%20White%20Paper%20Ag%20Equipment.pdf (Accessed August 22, 2016). 

City of Shafter. Year. 2014. Gossamer Grove Specific Plan. Shafter, CA. November 2014

United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS). 

2012. “Table 1. County Summary Highlights: 2012”. Washington, DC. 

www.agcensus.usda.gov/Publications/2012/Full_Report/Volume_1,_Chapter_2_County_

Level/California/st06_2_001_001.pdf (Accessed August 22, 2016).
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