Support Scenic Drive: Lone Mtn. Self-Storage Mtg. Oct. 24, Info. Here

Posted By The Peak on Oct 15, 2018

October 3, 2018

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

GPPA Opposes Development of  Self-Storage Facility Adjacent to Scenic Drive

The Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) Board of Directors has voted unanimously to oppose the proposed development of a self-storage facility and the required commercial zoning  on Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive.  Friends of the Scenic Drive, a corps of volunteers within GPPA, is dedicated to the preservation of the Scenic drive. We need your support.

The City of Scottsdale has opened a case to allow a change to Scottsdale’s General Plan  and a second case to change the zoning for the property from residential to commercial. The two cases will considered together. See “Proposed Storage Facility on Scenic Drive Moves Ahead.”

This article is divided into five parts.

Part 1. Videos – Reasons for Opposition

Part 2.  Mark Your Calendar & Attend Important Public Meetings

Part 3.  “Strawman” Petition for Circulation in Your Neighbood

Part 4. Your Support is Essential – What You Can Do & How to Effectively Contact City Officials

Part 5. Related Articles & Websites

Part 1. Videos – Reasons for Opposition

Videos by Peter Cherry & Cindy Lee

GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive are producing a series of videos. The videos are designed to describe the major reasons why we and most residents oppose the development of a commercial self-storage facility on residentaly property adjacent to Scottsdale’s  Scenic Drive.

Video One  

This introductory video, features Les Conklin, President of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association and founder of Friends of the Scenic Drive.

Video Two 

This video features Bill Leary, a north Scottsdale homeowner. Leary talks about the issue of homeowner fairness.It is the second video in the series.

Additional videos coming soon.

Part 2. Mark Your Calendar – Important Public Meetings

Thursday, October 11.  6 p.m. – 7:45 p.m..
GPPA Scottsdale City Council Candidates Forum, Public Meeting
Multi-use room of the HQ building of the Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park, 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255

Meet the candidates and hear them respond to moderated questions about issues facing Scottsdale.

Wednesday, October 24, 5 p.m.
City of Scottsdale Planning Commission Recommendations Hearing
Scottsdale City Hall, Kiva , 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

The proposed project’s developer will present plans to members of Planning Commission and respond to questions posed by commissioners. Public has opportunity to comment on the project. Commissioners vote and make a non-binding recommendation to the City Council.

Monday, December 10 or Tuesday, December 11, 5 p.m.
City of Scottsdale City Council Meeting
Scottsdale City Hall, Kiva , 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

The City Council will hear a presentation by the developer and proponents of the project. The presentation will be followed by a period of public comments. The council will then vote.

Part 3. “Strawman” Petition for Circulation in Your Neighborhood

Your neighborhood can speak with a strong “voice” by submitting a petition signed by your neighbors who oppose the Lone Mountain facility. Click below to review a petition that is being circulated in a local neighborhood. GPPA has reviewed and appoved the petition. Now we need you to pring and modify the petition to meet your needs and most importantly have your neighbors sign it.

Part 4. Your Support is Essential – What You Can Do & How to Effectively Contact City Officials

Here is what Scottsdale homeowners can do to oppose the Lone Mountain Self-Storage applications for a Major General Plan Amendment Case 2-GP-2018 and companion Rezoning Case 8-ZN-2018.

1. ATTEND GPPA’s Scottsdale City Council Candidates Forum, Thursday, October 11. 6 p.m. – 7:45 p.m..Mlf=ulti-use room of the HQ building of the Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park, 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
2. SIGN IN so GPPA can send you additional information related to the case and upcoming public meetings.
3. NOTE the candidate answers related to the Lone Mountain Self-Storaga facility.
4. CONSIDER ASKING A QUESTION.
5. WRITE to Planning Staff and City Council to express your views.

Four Things to Do

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the dates of important meetings..
SHOW UP.
SIGN IN.
SEND EMAILS.

Helpful Contact Information

Staff Planning Coordinator for Case 2-GP-2018
Adam Yaron: AYaron@ScottsdaleAZ.gov

Staff Planning Coordinator for Case 8-ZN-2018:
Doris McClay: DMcClay@ScottsdaleAZ.gov

Mayor & City Council: CityCouncil@ScottsdaleAZ.gov

GPPA – Friends of the Scenic Drive: info@gppaaz.org  (480) 361-6498

TIPS

1. Check The Peak for the latest information.
2. The way for citizen comments to be included in the Staff Report to Planning Commission and Council is to write it and send it.
3. Be informed about the issue that concerns you the most.
4. Keep your comments brief and to the point.
5. Be courteous to the people you contact.

Part 5. Related Articles & Websites

Proposed Storage Facility On Scenic Drive Moves Ahead   Article

More Opposition to Commercial Facility on Scenic Drive Article

“Displeased” Neighbors Pack May 30th Meeting, Vigorously Oppose Commercial Zoning Article

“55 Years Down the Road” – History of Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive Article

Scenic Drive Information Directory – Scenic Drive Pages of the Website Article

City of Scottsdale Website – Case Information Sheet Web

City of Scottsdale Website – Planning Commission Information Web

City of Scottsdale Website – City Council Meetings & Agenda Information Web

City of Scottsdale P & Z Link Newsletter, June 21 (Filing of Request) Article

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