Hilary Sloane, Author at Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree

Yucca Valley Planning Commission recap: Chipotle and other new YV businesses

February 15, 2023

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting covered a lot of information in an hour-long session. The Quick Quack Car wash project is progressing, and the Nice Dreams Restaurant application is coming in on February 27. Also, Chipotle's plans came in at the end of the day yesterday, and Staff is working on a master plan for Hwy 62 Beautification. The General Plan Annual Housing Element Progress Report update as of April 2022 revealed the population of Yucca Valley experienced a slight…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission agenda, housing and self-storage on agenda

by Hilary Sloane

February 14, 2023

On the Yucca Valley Planning Commission agenda is the General Plan Annual Housing Element Progress Report. Also scheduled for tonight is a request for an extension on a previously approved Mini Storage Facility located at 56825 Sun Oro Drive and the land Development Update Report. The meeting will be held at the Yucca Valley Community Center, Yucca Room, at 6 p.m. or online. Join Zoom Meeting:https://zoom.us/j/91752691495?pwd=WHpzeXZ5M3ZLK0UwTW90TDB4ZDNPUT09Meeting ID: 917 5269 1495 Passcode:…

Yucca Valley Town Council meeting recap

by Hilary Sloane

February 8, 2023

The Live Stream was down at the Yucca Valley Town Council meeting, and Reporter Hilary Sloane was home with a seasonal cold. Able to only get the last half hour of the meeting, it was clear the Council heard the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department presentation on Fentanyl and Drug Trends and reviewed a COVID-19 Prevention Plan revision. Sloane was able to get onto the meeting platform before the end. Staff reported on a proposal for emergency storm cleanup and shoulder maintenance…

Yucca Valley Town Council Agenda for Feb. 7 meeting

by Hilary Sloane

February 7, 2023

On the agenda for tonight's Yucca Valley Town Council meeting is the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Prioritization Hearing, a presentation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on Fentanyl and Drug Trends, and a COVID-19 Prevention Plan revision. At tonight's meeting, the Town Council will review the proposed allocation of $136,276 (or as revised) to the Tri-Valley Little League Improvements project and direct staff to invite non-funded organizations to apply…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission approves 10% Short-Term Rental Cap

by Hilary Sloane

January 25, 2023

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission met last night to review and approve design details for local businesses and approved a cap on vacation rentals, maintaining it at 10% of the town's official inventory of detached single-family dwelling units as of January 2022 At Last night's meeting, EMS Tires' application to cover a cement block wall with reclaimed wood was approved. The Planning Commission also reviewed and approved an application for changes in the exterior fencing color…

Yucca Valley Planning commission will review the Short-term rental cap

by Hilary Sloane

January 24, 2023

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will meet tonight (January 24) to review and approve design details for local businesses and approve and review the 10% cap on Short-term vacation rentals. On the agenda for the Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting is to approve an exterior color change for EMS Tires and the Awe bar. Additionally, the Commission will receive an update on the amendment to the Brown Act, receive and file the Land Development Update Report and review the current 10% cap on…

MBCA addresses affordable housing issues in Morongo Basin

by Hilary Sloane

January 23, 2023

MBCA addresses affordable housing issues in Morongo Basin

Listen here: The Morongo Basin Conservation Association, established in 1969 with a small group of residents, began a long history of advocating for the desert community and the environment. The January 21 Annual Meeting, led by President Steve Bardwell, was dedicated to finding solutions for affordable housing, a larger-than-life problem facing the Morongo Basin. The MBCA meeting hosted speakers and representatives from the County, local governments, local businesses, and non-profit…

Short Term Vacation Rentals in the Morongo Basin- regulations, applications and limits

by Hilary Sloane

January 20, 2023

Groups urge County Supervisors to cap Short Term Rentals permits

The rise of the sharing economy has created new challenges for residents and hosts. In the Morongo Basin, we have regulations for Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, and San Bernardino County for all unincorporated areas. Understanding the rules takes effort. Reporter Hilary Sloane has outlined the regulations in each of the three municipalities, and begins her three-part report with a look at Yucca Valley. Short Term Rental Regulations and Applications As Short-term vacation rentals have become…

Yucca Valley Town Council meeting: Fire updates, Op. Dust Devil, Catalytic Converter theft

by Hilary Sloane

January 18, 2023

Yucca Valley Town Council meeting: Fire updates, Op. Dust Devil, Catalytic Converter theft

Superintendent Smith thanked the Yucca Valley Town Council for a very productive and positive partnership during his ten years as Park Superintendent. Smith spoke about the increase in park visitors to 3.1 million and the association with Yucca Valley that has been significant to the park's prosperity. In recapping the work that has begun and will continue, the Superintendent spoke of his vital partnership with the San Bernardino County Fire Department. Park Staff has been working…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewing Short-Term Vacation Rentals, Chipotle and Dominos permits

by Hilary Sloane

January 11, 2023

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission staff presented the updated Land Development Report, including the latest on chains like Chipotle, Dominos, and an update on the locally owned Wine and Rock Shop. Last night (January 10), Deputy Town Manager Shane Stueckle said Chipotle is working on revisions, but progress is slow. After clarifying permit information from Building and Safety, Dominos will bring their building submittals in the next couple of weeks. The Wine & Rock Shop is revising its…

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