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Board denies Western Land Ranches' Kirkland Junction preliminary plat after extended hearing
Summary
After multi-meeting review and hours of public comment raising fire-safety, water-supply and environmental concerns, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny Western Land Ranches LLC's proposed 194-lot preliminary plat at Kirkland Junction.
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously July 2 to deny Western Land Ranches LLC’s preliminary plat for a 194‑lot subdivision at Kirkland Junction, after extensive public testimony and department reviews.
The board’s decision followed multiple Planning and Zoning Commission hearings and a remand from the Board in late 2024. Vice Chair Compton moved to deny the plat, citing inadequate fire protection and unresolved water-supply questions; the motion carried with a unanimous vote.
County staff and the developer presented on technical compliance: Development Services planner Matt Blake summarized the application and recent revisions and noted the project kept the existing RCU‑2A…
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