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Lake Havasu planning panel recommends denying Grand Island Estates general-plan change and rezoning
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a proposed general-plan amendment and a companion rezoning for roughly 11.4–11.5 acres in the Grand Island Estates subdivision after residents and staff raised concerns over density, notice, and unclear development plans.
The Lake Havasu Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 15 recommended denial of two linked land-use requests from owner Jim Rolle involving parcels in Grand Island Estates: (1) a minor general plan amendment to change the future-land-use map designation from “resort related” to “resort related island” (Land Use Action ID 202251) and (2) a rezoning request to remove parcels A and C (Lot 1) from the Grand Island Estates planned development and rezone them from Mixed Use Neighborhood (PD) to Mixed Use General (Land Use Action ID 202250).
The commission’s action was driven by concerns about the lack of a specific development plan, potential increases in allowed density under the new zoning, and strong opposition from nearby homeowners. Commissioner Chad Nelson moved that the commission recommend denial of the general-plan amendment; Commissioner Donald Bergen later moved denial of the rezoning. Both motions were approved by the commission (motion votes recorded as 6–0).
Why it matters: Residents who bought homes inside Grand Island Estates said they purchased with the understanding that the island’s plan development would limit uses and…
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