Proposed Commercial Storage Facility on Scenic Drive Moves Ahead

Posted By Les Conklin on Jul 1, 2018

June 30, 2018

By Les Conklin
President, Greater Pinnacle Peak Association – Friends of the Scenic Drive

Dates of Key Public Meetings Scheduled

“Divine Desert Drive” by Chad Weaver, Carefree – Winner Scenic Drive Category, 2015 Summer Fun Photo Contest

Despite the objections of hundreds of residents present at the developerâ€™s May 30^th open house and statements of opposition from HOAs, GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive, and the Coalition of Greater Scottsdale, the applicant has filed a request with the City of Scottsdale to change Scottsdaleâ€™s General Plan and zoning for property on Â Scottsdaleâ€™s Scenic Drive. If approved by Scottsdaleâ€™s City Council, the applicant plans to build and operate a large commercial self-storage facility on the NW corner of Lone Mountain and North Scottsdale Road.

The City of Scottsdale has opened two cases, one to allow the change to Scottsdaleâ€™s General Plan (Case 2-GP-2018) and one to change the zoning for the property from residential to commercial (Case 8-ZN-2018).Â Because the request involves a change to the Scottsdale General Plan, the two cases will considered together following Scottsdaleâ€™s General Plan amendment process.

According to the City of Scottsdale Planning Department, it is expected the following public meetings will be held. It is extremely important that residents who oppose the commercial development attend and participate in these meetings.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 -Â Scottsdale Planning Commission Remote Hearing, 5 p.m.Â Location to be determined.
Wednesday October 24, 2018 -Â Scottsdale Planning Commission Recommendation Hearing, 4:30 p.m. Scottsdale City Hall- Kiva
Tuesday, December, 11, 2018 -Â Scottsdale City Council Meeting & Vote, Scottsdale City Hall, Kiva
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 – Scottsdale City Council Meeting & Vote (If necessary), Scottsdale City Hall, Kiva

Most residents are not regularly involved in zoning cases. The next few weeks are a good time for these residents to begin gaining some knowledge about the case, processes and the government bodies that will vote on the cases. Ultimately, it is up to Scottsdale residents to get involved, not using their tempers but their minds, to oppose this proposal.Â Join the many residents, past and present, who have worked for more than 55 years to protect and preserve the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive and the character of the adjacent area.

Below are links to recent articles about the case. These short articles contain a description of the open house meeting, the reasons the project is opposed, and links to information about Scottsdaleâ€™s Scenic Drive. You will also find links to pages in the City of Scottsdale website that provide information about the cases, planning terminology and processes, and the planning commission and city council.

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