Jamul Indian Village Casino Update - Steve Davis, Project Manager - Michael Casinelli stated there would be a public information meeting on April 5 at Cottonwood Golf Course from 4 - 8 p.m. at which there will be stations for information and court reporters to record our comments.
Steve Davis, stated that Lakes Gaming Entertainment has withdrawn as the financing source for the Jamul Indian Village. Notice was sent to 200 stakeholders announcing the meeting on April 5 at Cottonwood. The Draft Tribal EE is to address off-reservation environmental effects associated with the Proposed Project. There will be three alternatives of the project. The 45-day public review period begins March 15 and closes on April 30th. We can go online to comment or send them into the JIV or at the Public meeting listed above.
Steve Davis gave an overview of the project showing a map of the proposed project. They plan a tiered structure in three phases. The first is located approximately 100 feet from SR 94 and is exposed about 8 foot above grade and at 450 feet from SR 94 - it goes to three stories and ends up at 36' above grade, and the final portion is 45' above grade, with parking lot below this part. Outside of the drip line is a 10-story parking structure, which would mean the highest point is 25 feet less than the casino. Alternative I is 1019 sq feet and goes from 1 - 2 - 3 story structure without a parking structure. Alternative II is the smallest proposal and is one story with mezzanine structure eating facility overlooking the valley. This alternative also has no parking structure.
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UT Article - March 14, 2012
JAMUL - Taking a fresh run at a sensitive issue, the Jamul Indians on Wednesday unveiled retooled plans for a casino that would include a three-story gaming hall and a 10-level parking garage.
It would employ 1,600 people and includes design elements, such as partially underground structures, aimed at easing community concerns. The tribe has also dropped plans for a hotel.
But many nearby residents consider the project a non-starter, arguing the 228,000-square-foot casino - like other, bigger versions floated by the tribe over the years - doesn't belong in their rural community.
"It's still Jamul. It's still a sleepy, little Mayberry of 2,900 households," said resident Dana Blasi.
Critics worry a casino would overwhelm Jamul, and its single, two-lane highway, state Route 94. The project would rise on the six-acre Jamul Indian Village reservation, near Melody Road.
Architect Steve Davis, who was hired by the tribe to shepherd the project, acknowledged there is cynicism over the idea, but hopes the community can size up the newest plan with an open mind.
"We're working very hard to extend our hand to the community ... and to look for areas of compromise," he said.
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