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Jackson Planning Commiission OK's Expansion of New Facilities |
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Friday, 24 August 2007 |
 The First Scheduled Public Hearing on the Jackson
City Council’s agenda was the review of a request from Donna LaVecchia for a
Conditional Permit Use to expand her current daycare facility, the Web of Life,
located on Jackson Gate Road.
The Web of Life is actually 2 parcels of land, one parcel is
located within the City of Jackson while the other is within the jurisdiction
of the County of Amador. Currently, enrollment for the child care center is
limited to a maximum of 12 children, and the request before the Planning
Commission is to expand that number to a maximum of 25 children and a minimum
of 3 employees, which is mandated by State licensing codes. The Web of Life
preschool is designed to promote an early childhood education theory which
originated in Northern Italy, and is gaining popularity worldwide. This program
encourages children to be strong and capable and emphasis is placed on small
group activities. Conditions of Approval for the project included the
stipulations in regards to maximum allotment of children and employees and also included: that the applicant
will have to pave a portion of the main parking area, but shall obtain a
deferred improvement agreement for a minimum of 5 years from the City Council.
A parking plan should be clearly defined and be clear signage indicating the
main parking area as well as an overflow parking area in a pasture which the applicant
owns. The public, by a vast majority was in support for the request for
expansion, and the motion to approve was carried through unanimously by the
Planning Commission.
The
Second Public Hearing was another Conditional Use Permit request by Ron Regan
to build an independent living senior facility adjacent to Oak Manor.
Wayne Garibaldi opted to sit out for this specific agenda item. This Facility
would be located at 135 Agate Place, and proposes 14 new residential units on
approximately 14,000 square feet of land. Each residential unit will contain
one bedroom, one bathroom, a living area, and a small kitchen allowing the
residents to cook for themselves. The facility itself will contain a dining
area, kitchen, lounge, activities room, and a reception area. It is proposed
that these residential units will be entry level, or low income. All vehicular
traffic will be directed to Oak Manor as opposed to the new facility, and a
covered concrete walkway between the proposed structure and Oak Manor will be
utilized by residents of both structures. Many of the public who voiced
concerns in regards to the project seemed to have one thing in common, the
impact of traffic with the new facility, it was stated that many of the
residents at Oak Manor do not drive, nor will a majority of those at the new
facility, however the concern was for Emergency Vehicles, Employees, Visiting
Relatives, and Delivery Services. A response was given to alleviate some of the
worry stating that employees have designated
parking spots at Oak Manor and that delivery services will be directed to the
same location as they are now. The Planning Commission voted 3-1 to approve the
project.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 07 September 2007 )
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