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In Additional Zoning Business, Senators Took Testimony on Proposed Assisted Living Facility, Other Matters

ST. JOHN - The Senate Committee of the Whole met on St. John this week to take testimony on zoning requests and Minor Coastal Zone Permits, including a proposed assisted living facility, and bringing a nonconforming property into zoning conformity for a restaurant/bar and a hotel.  Testifiers included officials from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), the applicants, and authorized agents. Lawmakers did not vote on any of the measures. The meeting was held at the Cleone  H. Frequent Legislative Conference Room.   “This concludes a series of Committee of the Whole meetings throughout the territory regarding zoning requests, lease agreements and Coastal Zone Management Permits. Today senators will have an opportunity to vet and be fully informed on the requests involving the island of St. John,” Senate President Novelle Sen. Francis said. ZAJ-19-2- A request for a use variance to the R-1 (Residential-Low Density) zoned Plot No.6 Estate Adrian, No. 18 Cruz Bay Quar...