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Planning commission continues proposed Lake Havasu group home after widespread neighborhood opposition
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The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission continued a request for a special-use permit for a proposed girls’ group home in Lake Havasu Heights after hours of testimony from neighbors, legal questions about zoning and requests for more local outreach from the applicant.
The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission on [meeting date not specified] voted to continue consideration of a special‑use permit for a planned girls’ group home in the Lake Havasu Heights area after lengthy public comment and questions about siting, utilities and funding.
Supporters said the facility, proposed by Impact928, would house girls in the foster-care system and let them remain in Mohave County instead of being placed in Maricopa County. Sheri Pontolillo, identified as the owner’s agent for Impact928, described the project as a residential, trauma‑informed group home and said the operator has licenses and plans in progress. “This is going to be not looking like a jail. It’s going to look like a residence. It’s gonna be quiet. It’s very secure,” Pontolillo said.
A member of the applicant’s board who identified herself as Maddie described licensing and staffing expectations under state rules, saying the Arizona Office of Licensing and Regulation (OLR) sets staffing ratios and requires awake night staff. “The group home…is regulated by the Arizona Office of Licensing and Regulations.…
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