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

Supervisors turn down fee increase

Two weeks after hearing a presentation from government officials that the county’s finances are in need of increased revenue, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors opted not to increase fees at its Nov. 12 meeting. Read story: http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_01de3434-4d8f-11e3-92a0-001a4bcf887a.html  Read More

Calaveras Transit Transportation Survey

The Calaveras Council of Governments is inviting county residents to fill out a survey on intercity transit service. Find the form on the Calaveras Transit website at transit.calaverasgov.us. Click on the survey link below the heading that says “Calaveras Transit Intercity Service Feasibility Study.”  Read More

Rancho Calaveras expands its borders

Rancho Calaveras increased in size Sept. 17 after the Calaveras County Local Agency Formation Commission voted to add more than 500 acres to the subdivision’s boundary. Read Story Here  Read More

Final county budget passes – barely

Two supervisors jumped ship at the last minute during the Calaveras County Board of Supervisor meeting Tuesday, opting to vote down the final budget and putting the county in a tight spot before cooler heads ultimately prevailed. Read Story Here  Read More

Harrington back as interim Calaveras planning chief

By Dana M. Nichols Record Staff Writer September 26, 2013 12:00 AM SAN ANDREAS – Former Calaveras County Administrative Officer Brent Harrington rose through the ranks back in the past century before top Calaveras County officials seemed to resign or get fired every two or three years. But whether he can help usher in a new era of stability on the county’s Planning Department is another question. The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors... Read More

Planning director should be secure

This following letter was submitted to the Calaveras Enterprise by Kerry Williams expressing the views of CAP and the Calaveras Planning Coalition: September 13, 2013 Rebecca Willis has resigned. For the sixth time in seven years, there will be a new Calaveras County planning director. Willis made significant improvements to the department that included building a capable staff, promptly processing over-the-counter projects, moving forward a backlog... Read More