A 21-Unit condominium complex on Main Street in Greer? Whowhatwherewhyhow?!
This is what we know so far about a proposed major condominium subdivision that has been placed on the Apache County Planning & Zoning Commission agenda for discussion and approval Thursday 12-5-24 at 12 noon.
This photo and illustration show the before and after of the Major Plat Amendment that is being proposed:
The application applies to two lots approximately between Little Fork in the Road and Lost Resorts. GCI has reviewed this matter with scant available information and a short timeline for response. We conclude that a decision to approve on Thursday is wholly inappropriate given the many unknown aspects of this proposal.
We are recommending an email response to County officials prior to the meeting
(addresses below). To be considered, please send your email no later than the end of
business Wednesday or 9 am Thursday at the latest. We are also recommending an in-person appearance at this meeting to let your thoughts be known.
Again, letters should be emailed before 9am on 12-5-24:
1. Matthew Fish; Director Apache County Community Development;
2. Nelson Davis; Apache Co.District III Supervisor;
3. Ryan Patterson; Apache County Manager; rpatterson@apachecountyaz.gov
4. Dan Muth; Chairman Apache Co. Planning and Zoning Commission;
5. Apache County Attorney: Attorneysgroup@apachecountyaz.gov
Below you will see a sample letter to consider:
We are writing to express our concerns about the Greer Mountain Village Condominium
Proposal on the Planning & Zoning Commission agenda #8 for discussion and approval
12-5-24. In summary, based on all available information on this property presented to neighbors within 300ft. of the properties of the applicant, and available in the Apache Co. records on your website, only the following conclusions can be made: There are material and serious questions about the legality of both the granting of GCR zoning to these properties, the proposal to accommodate a merging of these adjoining properties, and the ability to develop a free-standing condominium development on these properties:
1. This property has been used for residential purposes for decades.
2. We are now told by verbal communication that GCR zoning was granted
parcels 102-11-013 and 102-11-014 in August 2022 to pave the way for this
condominium proposal. This was done after a specific P&Z recommendation
contrary to this. The process for this action appears to have multiple
irregularities.
3. The only documented hearing on these parcels is recorded in a P&Z
meeting from 12-2021. The available record shows a recommendation to
allow GCR on 102-11-014 but to only allow GR 1 to102-11- 013.
Question: How was such a recommendation made without a prior
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to allow it?
Question: How did County officials proceed from this P&Z
recommendation to a granting of GCR in 8-2022 without the required
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan or revised P&Z zoning
recommendation or the necessary hearings on these specific zoning
questions, all required by our zoning rules?
4. GCR and Condominiums: Free-standing condominium development is not
the purpose of GCR under Article 6. Had GCR zoning been allowed on the
property, current zoning law requires a resort usage with condominiums
allowed as part of that usage allowing a maximum of 8 units per acre (max
19) and open space of 30%. The zoning on 102-11-013 parcel would allow
for a single home.
5. Merging of properties: There is no record of the Board of Supervisors
approving a merging of the 2 parcels or stipulations of how this could be
accomplished.
Inadequate Community Notification: After discussion with multiple neighbors to the
applicant properties and members of the broader Greer Community, the lack of
transparency and community notification is a major concern. This proposal of a large
subdivision is a rare occurrence in Greer and requires careful review. This matter has
been under discussion for many months between the applicant and County officials and
neighbors within 300 ft. have not been given adequate information or time to respond.
Instead it appears on a hearing agenda between Thanksgiving and Christmas,
seemingly designed to mute a response.
This matter must not be decided on 12-05-2024. There should be a postponement of this
matter until the February P&Z meeting agenda at the earliest to allow community
review.
Letters should be emailed before 9am on 12-5-24:
Matthew Fish; Director Apache County Community Development;
Nelson Davis; Apache Co.District III Supervisor;
Ryan Patterson; Apache County Manager; rpatterson@apachecountyaz.gov
Dan Muth; Chairman Apache Co. Planning and Zoning Commission;
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