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Escalon planning commission denies proposed recycling drop‑off behind Dollar Savers, allows applicant 120 days to find alternate site
Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously to deny a conditional use permit for a CRV beverage container drop‑off at 2043 Jackson Avenue after neighbors voiced concerns about noise, theft, rodents and proximity to backyards; the applicant was granted 120 days to seek another location without repaying fees.
The Escalon Planning Commission denied a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed California redemption value (CRV) beverage container recycling drop‑off to operate in the rear parking lot of Dollar Savers at 2043 Jackson Avenue, citing neighborhood compatibility concerns.
Staff described the proposal as a staffed drop‑off center to receive and weigh CRV bottles and cans, compensate customers, store recyclables on‑site and haul material off once or twice weekly. Operating hours proposed were Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and staff estimated roughly 50 customers per day. Staff recommended a set of conditions to mitigate nuisances: a non‑metal ("tough‑shed") structure matching…
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