Two
rezoning requests approved
by
Jim Crawford
NORTH
PHOENIX – The Desert View Village Planning Committee
on Jan. 2 approved two requests to rezone land planned
for residential construction.
The
first item under consideration was a rezoning affecting
approximately 81 acres at the southwest corner of 32nd
Street and Deer Valley Road.
William
Allison, representing developers who submitted the request,
presented the proposal and asked the committee to approve
the building of single‑family dwellings near Pinnacle
Peak High School.
Allison
told the committee the developers would build about
60 fewer homes than the allotted number of more than
300 allowed on a super block of land.
“The
idea is to manage the growth in the area, not stop it,”
says committee member Lou LaGrave. “We are here to make
sure the proposals conform to the City of Phoenix general
use plan and the North Valley general use plan.”
After
a brief discussion, the proposal was unanimously approved
by the committee. The next step is a review by a city
zoning hearing officer on Jan. 22.
In
related business, Tiffany Young requested the committee
approve her family’s proposal to build six homes on
5.26 acres located on the southeast corner of 44th Street
and Asher Hills Road. Young outlined plans to include
landscaping and fencing for the property.
Two
neighboring residents voiced opposition to Young’s request,
citing environmental concerns and objections to sidewalks,
street lights and multi‑story homes.
Although
located within Phoenix, the parcel is bordered by county
property not governed by city restrictions. City regulations
call for curbs and gutters, as well as proper lighting
and sidewalks.
Young
assured the protesting neighbors that her family is
trying to address their concerns and is willing to compromise
with nearby residents in an effort to get along. She
would not, however, rule out building a two‑story
home.
Approval
of the request came with several stipulations that must
meet final approval, including a 10‑foot easement
to allow for equestrian use along the inside of the
sidewalk in front of the property. Young’s request will
also be heard by a zoning hearing officer on Jan. 22.
Desert
View Village Planning Committee member Lou LaGrave is
a member of The Desert Advocate staff.
