Amador County – The Jackson Planning Commission voted Monday to deny a conditional use permit that would have allowed the Bottle Shop liquor store to move from its current location downtown to the former location of the Biggest Little Kitchen Store. In a 3-1 vote, commissioners found the move unfeasible because the liquor store did not qualify under two of the seven findings required for such a move under the law. Commissioner Letitia Sextion was absent and Commissioner Dave Butow reversed his opinion from a previous meeting and voted in support of the move. The findings under which the commission determined the move did not qualify were compatibility with the neighborhood and public safety. A number of business owners in the area have stated publicly that they believe the move will hurt the downtown’s image by transferring drunk and disrespectful liquor store clientele to a central and visually unavoidable location. Many also consider the location a main thoroughfare for school children on their way to and from Jackson Elementary and Jackson Junior High. Members of the Ghuane family, which owns the Bottle Shop, said they hired engineers and an architect to work on the design of the historical building, located on the unique three-way intersection at the head of North Main Street. They said they plan to remove the front overhang to provide more parking and change the look to something more art deco. As many as 15 people were in attendance to hear the commission’s decision. City Planner Susan Peters said the Ghuanes can appeal the decision to the city council, but they must pay $200 and get something in writing to the city clerk within 10 days. She said that if the petition is appealed, it will likely go before the council during the first meeting in April. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 18:00
Bottle Shop Denied Permit to Change Locations
Amador County – The Jackson Planning Commission voted Monday to deny a conditional use permit that would have allowed the Bottle Shop liquor store to move from its current location downtown to the former location of the Biggest Little Kitchen Store. In a 3-1 vote, commissioners found the move unfeasible because the liquor store did not qualify under two of the seven findings required for such a move under the law. Commissioner Letitia Sextion was absent and Commissioner Dave Butow reversed his opinion from a previous meeting and voted in support of the move. The findings under which the commission determined the move did not qualify were compatibility with the neighborhood and public safety. A number of business owners in the area have stated publicly that they believe the move will hurt the downtown’s image by transferring drunk and disrespectful liquor store clientele to a central and visually unavoidable location. Many also consider the location a main thoroughfare for school children on their way to and from Jackson Elementary and Jackson Junior High. Members of the Ghuane family, which owns the Bottle Shop, said they hired engineers and an architect to work on the design of the historical building, located on the unique three-way intersection at the head of North Main Street. They said they plan to remove the front overhang to provide more parking and change the look to something more art deco. As many as 15 people were in attendance to hear the commission’s decision. City Planner Susan Peters said the Ghuanes can appeal the decision to the city council, but they must pay $200 and get something in writing to the city clerk within 10 days. She said that if the petition is appealed, it will likely go before the council during the first meeting in April. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Latest from
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