Three of five supervisors Tuesday afternoon indicated they are
leaning toward denying an application for a flea market on Shore
Road. In directing the staff to prepare official findings for a
resolution, Supervisors Margie Barrios, Pat Loe and Anthony Botelho
all pointed to having stances against the project proposed by
Robert Rodriguez, who owns the property at 1370 Shore Road.
Three of five supervisors Tuesday afternoon indicated they are leaning toward denying an application for a flea market on Shore Road.
In directing the staff to prepare official findings for a resolution, Supervisors Margie Barrios, Pat Loe and Anthony Botelho all pointed out their stances against the project proposed by Robert Rodriguez, who owns the property at 1370 Shore Road.
Supervisor Jaime De La Cruz noted he is in favor of the proposal, while Supervisor Reb Monaco requested that officials send the matter back to the planning commission, because the applicant had significantly changed the proposal given to the board by removing one of two major pieces to the plan – a rodeo complex.
The planning commission in December had rejected Robert Rodriguez’s application in a 4-1 vote for neighboring rodeo and flea market businesses, but the applicant appealed the decision to county supervisors. Rodriguez withdrew the rodeo complex portion of the proposal, though, before a public hearing last week where about 60 residents spoke for or against it.
About 100 residents showed up to Tuesday’s meeting, which included a lot of applause on both sides when speakers made points. Rodriguez also presented his case for the flea market. He has contended how the business’ creation of jobs would offer a positive economic boost for the county. His plans for the market call for entailing 50 vendors, toilets, a food truck and a beverage stand. The activity would amount to about 100 jobs in vending, cleanup and parking.
Residents against the proposal have expressed concern about such issues as traffic, noise, dust and crime. Supporters have argued there are lacking outlets for families and how the proposal would provide one.
