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Neighbors urge Placer County to scrutinize proposed Newcastle detox campus, raising safety, water and traffic concerns
Summary
More than 60 neighbors urged Placer County planners to closely review a minor use permit application for a multi-bed detox campus at the former Pescatory Winery in Newcastle, citing traffic, fire-evacuation, well-water contamination and neighborhood compatibility concerns.
Sherry Larson and more than 60 neighbors told the Placer County Planning Commission that a proposed True North Detox (First Steps Recovery) project on the former Pescatory Winery site in Newcastle is out of character for the rural neighborhood and would stress local services.
"True North Detox plans to tear out all of the vineyards," said Sherry Larson, adding that neighbors worry the luxury residential detox campus would be intentionally sited in rural, farm areas and could threaten the county's wine-tourism identity. Larson also reported that Tim Wagner, identified in public comment as Placer County’s chief building official, and his family previously sold the Pescatory property to True North Detox; that…
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