The California city of Oakdale could be seeing one of its biggest expansions in years with the addition of new homes, businesses and thousands of new residents.

There is opposition to the plan, which aims to add 300 acres to the city's southwest side. However, the project, Sierra Pointe, just got the green light from the Stanislaus Local Agency Formation Commission.

It would bring close to 900 homes, more than a million square feet of shops and offices and about 2,500 new residents.

Councilman Jarod Pitassi cast the only "no" vote at City Hall, saying many people already living within that area keep livestock, which could come into conflict with city code.

Patasi also says the city isn't ready for this much growth.

"We already have a lot of traffic in town, especially peak hours of pe

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