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City grants permit over residents opposition

City grants permit over residents opposition
Kathy Cypher of 9th St. voiced strong opposition to a proposed conditional use permit to allow a developer to construct two duplexes on a lot on the un-improved street. The area is accessed through a 20-foot wide easement driveway that is privately maintained. Commission members on a 4-2 vote approved granting the permit over resident objections. BRIAN WILSON /THE STAR NEWS
City grants permit over residents opposition
Kathy Cypher of 9th St. voiced strong opposition to a proposed conditional use permit to allow a developer to construct two duplexes on a lot on the un-improved street. The area is accessed through a 20-foot wide easement driveway that is privately maintained. Commission members on a 4-2 vote approved granting the permit over resident objections. BRIAN WILSON /THE STAR NEWS

Despite strong objections from nearby residents, the city of Medford Planning Commission on Monday approved on a 42 vote a conditional use permit to allow the construction of two d...

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