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Commission backs large Golden Valley general-plan amendment and rezones for mixed commercial and residential development
Summary
The planning commission recommended approval of a general-plan amendment and multiple rezones for a Golden Valley project that includes a 42,500 sq. ft. grocery, fast-food pads, mini-storage, multifamily units and single-family lots; wastewater treatment siting and a possible tie-in to nearby systems were discussed.
The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 12 recommended approval of a general-plan amendment and multiple rezone requests for a proposed mixed commercial and residential development in the Golden Valley vicinity.
The application covers multiple parcels (Processors partial numbers 30631008 c–g) and seeks to change land-use designations from low-density residential to general commercial and to rezone parcels from AR-10/AR-6/AR-4 to C2H, C2 and R1 to permit future commercial and residential development. Staff reported two letters of opposition and one letter of support; staff recommended approval subject to standard conditions.
Kevin Thistle, the project's architect, described the commercial component along Highway 68 as a proposed 42,500-square-foot neighborhood grocery store with three fast-food pads along the frontage, plus a convenience/fast-food/gas pad on Teddy Roosevelt Drive. Behind the commercial frontage, the proposal includes a 154-unit mini-storage facility, a 42-unit multifamily apartment building and 15 single-family residential lots. Thistle said the southeast corner of the site is planned for a wastewater treatment facility; he noted they would investigate whether a nearby existing plant could accept a tie-in.
Commissioners asked about wastewater flow estimates and treatment technology. Thistle said the team evaluated nearby treatment facilities to estimate required capacity and would refine designs with civil engineers during project development. After public comment and questions, Commissioner Kirkham moved to approve; Commissioner Hellams seconded. The motion carried with recorded affirmative votes and the item passed.
The record shows the commission advanced the application with staff conditions; the applicant will continue engineering studies regarding wastewater and infrastructure as the project proceeds through subsequent permitting.
