Expansion of an assisted living facility on Joshua Lane and outdoor displays for a new store were on the agenda for the Yucca valley Planning Commission last night. Managing Deport Tami Roleff was there and files this report…
Despite receiving letters from neighbors objecting to the expansion of an assisted living facility, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission approved the request to convert the garage of the home at 8980 Joshua Lane into four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home currently houses six residents; with the expansion, it will be able to house up to 12, with four employees. Neighbors feared the expansion would bring increased traffic from visitors and emergency vehicles, and would negatively impact the neighborhood. The Planning Commission was reassured that the expansion would not significantly increase traffic and approved the request unanimously. In other business, the planning commission also approved the request by Tractor Supply Company to place merchandise such as lawn, garden, pet and livestock equipment, fencing materials, and trailers outside the store.
A CLARIFICATION TO THIS STORY:
The Planning Commission approved the assisted living facility request with two conditions. The Commission will review the facility’s request in 12 months to determine if traffic is an issue. It also required the facility to receive approval from the California Water Quality Regional Control Board to make sure the higher number of residents does not have a negative impact on the neighborhood and the proposed sewer project in Phase III.
