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Micro-Breweries/Micro-Wineries Get Yes Vote
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Visalia’s east downtown is one step closer to being the home of micro-breweries and micro-wineries, as the City Council voted to create an overlay district which will allow micro businesses to open in the east downtown area.
The proposed district encompasses approximately 220 acres of east downtown, between Murray Avenue to the north, Ben Maddox Way to the east, Mineral King to the south, and Santa Fe to the west.
A big step for future brewery owners, Council and City staff first heard from the Visalia Chamber of Commerce and interested parties who sought to establish micro-brewery businesses in Visalia back in January of this year. The new zoning amendment will remove existing requirements for a micro-brewery/winery to include a restaurant component and allows retail sale for off-site consumption. However, establishments must be at least 200 feet walking distance from any sensitive uses, including elementary schools, children’s museums, parks, or places of worship.
Proponents assert that encouraging this relatively new business model will provide Visalia a number of benefits, such as promoting entrepreneurship and tourism, while revitalizing underutilized buildings and giving new life to distressed areas. In addition, microbreweries are expected to provide an economic stimulus to Downtown Visalia and become another draw for locals and visitors alike.
Council’s next action will take place on Tuesday, September 6th when the second reading and adoption of the new ordinance is expected to take place.
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Learn About the Visalia Essential City Services Protection Measure
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Visalia voters will vote this November on whether they want to increase financial support for police, fire, road maintenance and other essential city services. If enacted, the Visalia Essential City Services Protection Measure will implement a ½ cent sales tax to maintain public safety services, address homelessness and repair streets and roads.
If approved by voters, funding generated by the Visalia Essential City Services Protection Measure will help address Visalia’s essential city services such as maintaining 911 emergency, police patrols and fire response times, maintaining gang prevention efforts, attracting businesses and jobs, addressing homelessness and maintaining local streets and infrastructure.
The City is seeking opportunities to meet with community groups so that we can help create an informed electorate. If you would like an educational presentation made to your organization, business, community group or group of friends and neighbors, contact the City of Visalia’s Allison Lambert at 713-4395 or [email protected]. For additional information, visit www.visalia.city.
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See the Sights with Sequoia Shuttle Before Season End
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Soon the Sequoia Shuttle will wrap for the 2016 season, now is the time to make your shuttle reservations before time is up!
Running through Sunday, September 11th, the Sequoia Shuttle’s 10th anniversary season has given thousands of visitors the perfect way to travel to Sequoia National Park and now it’s your chance to catch the shuttle one more time this year. The shuttle departs from various locations throughout Visalia, Exeter, and Three Rivers, several times a day, seven days a week.
Trips on the 16-passenger shuttles require reservations, with round-trip tickets at only $15 per person. In-park shuttles run from 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and are completely ticketless, so visitors can hop on and off at any stop.
Want to win tickets? The Sequoia Shuttle is celebrating the National Park Services 100th birthday and you can win a pair of tickets by posting your photo of Sequoia National Park on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with ?#SequoiaShuttleNPS100. The profile used must be public or tag @sequoiashuttle in your post. The winner will be chosen August 22nd. For more information on the photo contest or the Shuttle’s routes and amenities, call 877-BUS-HIKE or visit www.sequoiashuttle.com.
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This & That
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New Gym Proposed - A new gym facility is being proposed at the old Vons site in the Mineral King shopping center. The developer received a ‘revise and proceed’ out of Site Plan Review. The center will eventually feature numerous entertainment and activity options including this proposed gym, a Skywalk trampoline center, Chuck E Cheese and Roller Town.
- Dump On Us - Fall into the back to school season by hauling all your unwanted trash and old appliances to the Visalia Corporation Yard (335 N. Cain Street) on Saturday, August 20th from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Must be Visalia resident, call (855) 203-1315 for more info.
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Let the Games Begin - Ready to gather your colleagues and start prepping for the 8th Annual Corporate Games? Promoting healthier lifestyles through teamwork, participation and fun, cost is $500 per team and the games will run from 9/23 through 10/7. Deadline is September 8th.
- Water Only Two Days A Week - Don't forget, through the end of November, all outdoor landscape irrigation is limited to two days a week. Odd addresses water on Tuesday and Saturday and even addresses water on Wednesday and Sunday. Get details at www.gogreenvisalia.com.
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Central California Pickleball Tournament Announces Dates
Registration open now.
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Upcoming Events
Dump On Us
Saturday, August 20th @ 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fall Adult Softball Registration Deadline
Friday, August 19th
RFA42 at the Visalia Conventin Center
Friday, August 19th
Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, August 22nd
Visalia Senior Games Planning Task Force Meeting
Thursday, August 25th
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