Land Use Planning and Development

Calaveras resident and former CAP Board member Mickey Williamson makes the case for including community plans in Calaveras County’s general plan update. Calaveras Enterprise op-ed, February 7  Read More

Calaveras names planning director*

Peter Maurer, a veteran planning from El Dorado County, has been named to head Calaveras County’s Planning Department. The Record, January 30 Related article Calaveras Enterprise, January 28   *You must have a paid subscription to read stories in The Record and the Amador Ledger Dispatch (The Record does allow you to read 10 stories free per month).  Read More

Revised plans for Calaveras park unveiled

Park advocates discuss regional park plan for Valley Springs, which includes a flood control component.  A most recent revision of the plan includes a 1.35-acre skate park added in response to the demand for it among county youths (See CAP’s work with Calaveras High Schools’  Earth Clubs’ “General Plan Working Group” under CAP’s Accomplishments) http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140130/A_NEWS/401300324  Read More

FYI, BIG issues on the Board of Supervisors agenda Tuesday

 Link to:    Board of Supervisors Agenda for Tuesday January    See items 15, 16, 19, 20: New Board Policies/Proceedures document (rule 42 is still there); Board Priorities (short-term, Mission Statement, long-term); 1 p.m. FEMA Flood Mapping report by BH; 2 p.m. Joint Session/ General Plan Update report by BH.  Read More

Supervisors Talk Frank

Watch this 6-minute meeting on CAP ’s January 9 Planning Commission page.  At a recent “Strategic Workshop”, our Calaveras County supervisors had a frank discussion about “adaptive challenges” facing Calaveras, their vision for the county’s future, what they can do as a team, and setting goals, priorities, and direction for the next 6-12 months, including the upcoming county budget.  The meeting was led by Bill Chiat, a professional... Read More

Murphy’s RV Storage Withdrawn.

The Minarik RV storage project was scheduled for Denial at the Planning Commission meeting January 9, but since the Applicant withdrew the application late the night before, there was no action to take.  Planning staff clarified there is no longer a “project”, but the applicant (or future landowner) can come back anytime with a new application for a similar or other use.  Read More

Denial likely for proposed storage facility

A commercial project being proposed along Highway 4 near Forest Meadows came to a screeching halt in December when the Calaveras County Planning Commission made it clear that the development would be denied. All 5 commissioners at the PC meeting agreed: the proposed Murphys-Minarik RV Storage facility (Hwy. 4 adjacent to Forest Meadows) was NOT a good fit for a Conditional Use Permit in the C-1 zone.  The planning dept. will come back with Findings... Read More

County population declines as state numbers are on the rise

While population declines in Calaveras could be a long-term trend, some in the area see the ebb and flow of the county’s population as a normal occurrence. Calaveras Enterprise  Read More

Planning Commission News!

  All 5 commissioners at Thursday's PC meeting agreed: the proposed Murphys-Minarik RV Storage facility (Hwy. 4 adjacent to Forest Meadows) was NOT a good fit for a Conditional Use Permit in the C-1 zone.  The planning dept. will come back with Findings for a formal Denial at the next PC meeting in January.  This is a very controversial project--many thought the PC was going to approve.  It's possible the applicant may appeal the denial... Read More

Supervisors turn down fee increase

Calaveras County supervisors rejected staff recommendation for an increase in the county traffic impact fee, but their reasons varied. Calaveras Enterprise, November 15  Read More