Local business mogul Shane Stewart recently bought up property from the southwest corner of Cedar Street and N. Circle Drive west to include the Village Centre complex, excluding the Middle Ridge Winery building.<\/p>\n
In Phase I, Stewart said he plans to install a 76-space parking lot without removing any buildings. In Phase II, which may happen this summer, he plans to add public restrooms. The restrooms will be maintained without any government funding, he said. \u201cI will do it myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Those renting the property may expect that he also will not raise rents, he said when asked.<\/p>\n
He had a specific purpose in buying the land. \u201cIn the 16 years I\u2019ve lived here, I\u2019ve never torn down or built any buildings,\u201d he said. \u201cI bought it to preserve it.\u201d He said he very much supports the Idyllwild Historical Preservation District.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen your grandkids come back in 50 to 60 years, they should be able to enjoy it the way it was,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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