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Madera County Board upholds planning commission, denies appeal for proposed Avenue 14 outdoor event venue
Summary
The Madera County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 3 denied an appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a conditional use permit for an outdoor event venue on Avenue 14, citing incompatibility with the O’Neill’s area plan and unresolved compliance and safety concerns expressed by nearby residents.
The Madera County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 3 denied an appeal of the Planning Commission’s October decision to refuse a conditional use permit for a proposed outdoor event venue on Avenue 14, upholding the Planning Commission’s finding that the project is incompatible with the O’Neill’s area plan and surrounding agricultural‑residential character.
Planning staff told the board the property’s general plan and O’Neill’s area plan designate the site for resource conservation and public lands and that the proposed facility — including a main building, dining kitchen and a 95,000‑square‑foot stage and terrace — would allow events up to 200 guests on weekends with operational hours proposed through 10 p.m. Staff recommended denial, citing potential traffic,…
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