Amador County – Amador County Supervisors voted Tuesday to require a fiscal analysis of the Wicklow Way Subdivision. Supervisor Louis Boitano said he would like to see a more analysis on carbon emissions so that the county does not anger the state attorney general. Both were approved by the board. Susan Larson, Planning Manager of Lemke Construction, said the project would build about 100 homes a year and start with residents, but also include commercial construction, in the first or second year. The project proposes zoning change from Single Family Residential, to High Density Multiple Family Residential. The project would have between 29 and 38 acres of commercial property, and Larson confirmed that the size would be determined on discussions the developer is currently having with an interested company. Supervisor Richard Escamilla said he was not sure he supports “the whole project,” but down the road, Amador County does need homes, as there are still a lot of county employees that live out-of-county. Escamilla said “we are not a Big Boom county, but we do need smart growth.” Board Chairman Richard Forster asked if Lemke would be bonding its infrastructure work on things such as roads in the project. Larson said Lemke “will submit full performance and maintenance bonds” and allow supervisors to refer to their bond companies on past projects. Supervisor Ted Novelli said he would like to see an oversight committee formed to guarantee that jobs were kept local, and it would be “nice to see some of our contractors work on this project.” Supervisor Brian Oneto said he was “not against requiring a fiscal analysis,” but it was too early to do so and should be required later. Oneto said he didn’t “want to put too many costs…on the applicant.” The board approved the fiscal analysis 5-0. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday, 19 December 2008 00:25
Wicklow Way FEIR Hearing
Amador County – Amador County Supervisors voted Tuesday to require a fiscal analysis of the Wicklow Way Subdivision. Supervisor Louis Boitano said he would like to see a more analysis on carbon emissions so that the county does not anger the state attorney general. Both were approved by the board. Susan Larson, Planning Manager of Lemke Construction, said the project would build about 100 homes a year and start with residents, but also include commercial construction, in the first or second year. The project proposes zoning change from Single Family Residential, to High Density Multiple Family Residential. The project would have between 29 and 38 acres of commercial property, and Larson confirmed that the size would be determined on discussions the developer is currently having with an interested company. Supervisor Richard Escamilla said he was not sure he supports “the whole project,” but down the road, Amador County does need homes, as there are still a lot of county employees that live out-of-county. Escamilla said “we are not a Big Boom county, but we do need smart growth.” Board Chairman Richard Forster asked if Lemke would be bonding its infrastructure work on things such as roads in the project. Larson said Lemke “will submit full performance and maintenance bonds” and allow supervisors to refer to their bond companies on past projects. Supervisor Ted Novelli said he would like to see an oversight committee formed to guarantee that jobs were kept local, and it would be “nice to see some of our contractors work on this project.” Supervisor Brian Oneto said he was “not against requiring a fiscal analysis,” but it was too early to do so and should be required later. Oneto said he didn’t “want to put too many costs…on the applicant.” The board approved the fiscal analysis 5-0. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
