WESTLEY — The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors is expected to take the first step Tuesday toward approving a new office for the West Stanislaus Irrigation District, which serves agricultural water users in the Westside region.

At its August 5 meeting, the Board will vote on whether to set a public hearing for September 9 to consider a rezone request that would allow the district to build a 3,583-square-foot office at 116 E Street in Westley. The proposed site, located between Kern Street and Highway 33, currently includes three parcels zoned for single-family residential use. The district is seeking to rezone the land to Planned Development to accommodate the new facility.

The Stanislaus County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the project at its July 17 meeting. County staff also prepared a Negative Declaration, indicating the project is not expected to have significant environmental impacts.

The irrigation district plays a key role in managing water deliveries to farms in the area. If approved, the new office would replace the district’s aging administrative space and provide updated facilities for staff and public access.

Tuesday’s vote will not approve the project itself, but will formally schedule the September 9 hearing and authorize the Clerk of the Board to publish the required public notice.

The Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in the basement chambers at 1010 10th Street in Modesto. The full agenda is available at stancounty.com.