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Pismo Beach adopts building moratorium

Written on 3 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The Pismo Beach City Council adopted an ordinance Tuesday that will prohibit the city from issuing building permits for vacant lots. Developers can only build on vacant lots now if they complete permit applications prior to Dec. 1. Pismo Beach’s... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande commission critical of Tompkins’ hotel plan

Written on 2 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

City planning commissioners are requesting that developer Nick Tompkins redesign a hotel he is planning to build in the Village of Arroyo Grande. The proposed architecture does not fit the character of the Village, according to the planning commission majority.... (Continue reading)

More details emerge in developer assault case

Written on 30 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 68 comments

By KAREN VELIE An alleged violent assault on the girlfriend of a prominent San Luis Obispo County developer included smashing the victim’s head through a window and holding her in a closet against her will, sources said. More details emerged Monday... (Continue reading)

Nick Tompkins proposes downtown SLO hotel

Written on 25 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

Developer Nick Tompkins would like to trade in a project for which he has gained approval in order to build an 80-room hotel in downtown San Luis Obispo. [Tribune] Tompkins has approval for two 5,000 square foot commercial buildings at... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles to adopt a ban on front lawns

Written on 20 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Builders will soon find it more difficult to construct homes with front lawns in Paso Robles. [Tribune] On Tuesday, the Paso Robles City Council voted 4-1 to ban front lawns at new residential developments. Builders can work around the ban,... (Continue reading)

Hill threatens Carpenter with beat down

Written on 18 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 77 comments

By CCN STAFF San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill allegedly threatened to kick a competing campaign candidate’s “ass” if the competitor did not stay away from Hill’s largest donor, according to SLO City Councilman Dan Carpenter. During a Tuesday... (Continue reading)

Kiss your SLO views goodbye

Written on 15 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 31 comments

OPINION BY RICHARD SCHMIDT “Amenity transfer” is an awkward term you’re probably not familiar with, but there’s an old saying in politics: if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. If you don’t know about amenity transfer and... (Continue reading)

The slandering of John Mack

Written on 13 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 28 comments

OPINION by OTIS PAGE Why I believe Planning Commissioner John Mack was slandered — a malicious act to disgrace him in the Nov. 10 meeting of the Arroyo Grande City Council. Let me explain as follows: The three Council members... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande planning commissioner retains his seat

Written on 11 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 57 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to retain John Mack on the Planning Commission following a conflict of interest complaint filed by developer Nick Tompkins. A vote that surprised most attendees at the meeting. Following... (Continue reading)

Protect the job of Arroyo Grande’s Planning Commission

Written on 9 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 37 comments

OPINION By OTIS PAGE I am beginning to understand the issues about developer Nick Thompkins and the Arroyo Grande City Council’s consideration to dismiss Mayor Jim Hill’s appointee to the Planning Commission, John Mack. The matter is scheduled for hearing... (Continue reading)