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Commission approves design review for Mesmerie (Don Hall) cabins after debate on visibility and roof profiles
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved design-review plans to replace 29 small cabins at the Don Hall property (Mesmerie Nature Resort) in Oak Creek Canyon, voting 7-2 after discussion about materials, fire rating and whether front cabins should match the historic main building's roof lines.
The Planning and Zoning Commission on March 26 approved a design-review overlay application to replace guest cabins at the Don Hall property in Oak Creek (the project is referred to in documents as DRO-25-001) after a 7-2 vote and a recusal by one commissioner.
Staff presentation: Bob Short of county planning staff told commissioners the property is zoned RC (resort commercial), covers about 16.77 acres and was originally approved for 29 cabins and related resort uses. Short said the current request would replace existing cabins in phases; staff recommended approval of the design review because the proposed cladding, colors and building massing were consistent with Oak Creek Canyon design guidelines as written.
Applicant comments: Fernando Mercado, designer for the applicant, told the…
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