County supervisors Tuesday stamped an official denial on a
resident’s proposal to develop a flea market along San Felipe Road.
The board voted 3-2 during their meeting, with Supervisors Jaime De
La Cruz and Robert Rivas against the appeal denial.
County supervisors Tuesday stamped an official denial on a resident’s proposal to develop a flea market along San Felipe Road.
The board voted 3-2 during the meeting, with Supervisors Jaime De La Cruz and Robert Rivas dissenting and in favor of the applicant’s appeal.
Resident Robert Rodriguez is proposing the market for a spot near a runway at the Hollister Municipal Airport. Opponents with the city and county have contended it is an unsafe distance from the runway and would create some traffic issues as well.
Rodriguez was forced to appeal the earlier decision in the fall by the San Benito County Planning Commission, which also denied the proposal. Supervisors’ denial of that appeal should end the consideration for that site.
Rivas in dissenting with the board’s call said he preferred to allow a temporary permit for the operation, while De La Cruz expressed wanting a full approval.
The Rodriguez proposal near the airport is for a weekend operation with 100 vending booths, parking for 350 or more cars, portable concession areas, chemical toilets, and live and recorded music.
Rodriguez about year ago also had another site denied for a flea market proposal along Shore Road, mainly due to traffic concerns.
Look back for more, including video of the supervisors’ stances.
