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Planning commission approves conditional-use permit for open storage yard on Kiowa Boulevard, 4-3
Summary
The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend approval of a conditional‑use permit allowing an open storage yard on Kiowa Boulevard North, with conditions including a sidewalk, driveway, decorative block wall, design review and a Knox key switch for fire department access.
The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend approval of a conditional‑use permit (CUP) to allow an open storage yard on Tract 2307, Block 4, Lot 52090, on Kiowa Boulevard North in the C-2 General Commercial district.
Staff told the commission that the application meets requirements outlined in the city code (identified in the staff report as "14 0 5 0 4 gs") and recommended conditions including completion of design review before any site improvements and placement of a Knox key switch on the electric gate for the fire department.
Applicant James Gagnon told the commission he plans to add a sidewalk and driveway at the front of the property and a decorative block wall with desert landscaping, and that he does not intend to pave the lot: "I had already planned to develop the front of the property with a sidewalk and a driveway...there's no plans to pave the property in any way. It's just, basically an investment property. I just wanted to have it make a little income while it sits." The applicant described the proposal as an open storage yard and showed a site plan that included a perimeter fence and gated entrance.
Several commissioners voiced concerns about locating open storage adjacent to residential uses. One commissioner noted immediately to the rear of the site are a church and an apartment and said, "I do not think that this would be a good idea for open storage next to residential," citing potential noise and odor. Another commissioner questioned leaving the site unpaved and the resulting dust and traffic impacts on neighboring properties and the church.
Commissioner Chad Nelson moved to approve the CUP with additional conditions requiring installation of a sidewalk and driveway and a decorative block wall conforming to city landscaping requirements; Commissioner Susanna Ballard seconded. The motion passed 4-3. The commission's action is a recommendation to the City Council, which will take the final decision.
Conditions recorded in the meeting record and recommended by staff include: completion of design review prior to issuance of grading permit or site improvements; installation of a Knox key switch on the electric gate for fire department access; a sidewalk and driveway entrance; and a decorative block wall meeting landscaping standards. The staff report references compliance with the cited city code section.
