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Votes at a glance: cell tower denied; two fireworks permits approved; several addendum items approved
Summary
Key formal outcomes from the Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting: denial of Vertical Bridge conditional use permit 24CU0007 (4–1); approval of two fireworks permits (3–2); unanimous approvals on select addendum items including release of privileged memorandum and settlement; consent calendar approved.
This “votes at a glance” summarizes formal actions the Board of Supervisors recorded at today’s meeting.
Key contested votes - Vertical Bridge conditional use permit (Case 24CU0007 / agenda item 30): Motion to affirm the Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation to deny. Outcome: Denied by the Board of Supervisors, 4–1 (Yes: Supervisors Allen, Grijalva, Hines, Chair Scott; No: Supervisor Christie). The action denies a proposed 80‑foot wireless tower at 10510 W. Massengale Road.
- Fireworks permits (agenda items 28 and 29): The board closed two public hearings (Caterpillar Incorporated event and a Tucson Country Club wedding/fireworks event) and approved both permits. Outcome: Approved 3–2 (Supervisors Scott, Christie, Grijalva yes; Supervisors Allen and Hines opposed).
Other formal actions recorded - Release of attorney‑client privileged memorandum (addendum): Approved unanimously (votes recorded as aye). - Proposed settlement in Susan Schroeder v. Guy Quintance et al. (addendum): Approved unanimously following executive session. - Consent calendar: Approved unanimously. - Multiple regular and addendum administrative items (including acceptance of right‑of‑way, contract amendments, flood control partnerships and procurement items) were approved by majority or unanimous vote as noted in the minutes.
What to expect next - The applicant in the denied conditional use permit may appeal or revise and resubmit; the board’s vote and the hearing record remain part of the public file. - Fireworks permits proceed as approved; supervisors who opposed raised concerns about timing and community notice and signaled a broader forthcoming staff discussion about fireworks permitting practices.
