Planning commission backs rezoning to allow lot split at Parker Canyon

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of docket RZ24‑24, rezoning tax parcel 105‑28‑005C from RU‑4 to RU‑2, to enable a lot split on a 5.6‑acre property at 9155 West Coronado Trail.

Staff planner Matthew Taylor said the applicant-initiated request met the 10 statutory factors applicable to an up‑zone, is consistent with the county—s rural plan designation and the local low‑density residential pattern, and that staff received two written letters in support. Taylor noted that ADOT asked only that there be no new driveways on State Route 83 (Parker Canyon Road) adjacent to the site; ADOT did not oppose the rezoning.

Applicant Zane Rittauer told the commission the split would allow a close relative to place a small cabin on the parcel so family members could remain nearby. He said a survey had been completed and he could achieve the required lot dimensions west of Coronado Trail.

Commissioner Lundberg moved to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors without special conditions; Commissioner Gonzales seconded. A roll‑call vote recorded ayes from Commissioners Limbach, Montgomery, Watkins, Gonzales, Fickett, Maratzky and the chair. The commission—s motion will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval.

Because this was a recommendation, the final decision will be made by the Board of Supervisors; members of the public were advised to attend that hearing if they disagreed with the commission.

Votes at a glance: RZ24‑24 — rezoning tax parcel 105‑28‑005C (5.6 acres) from RU‑4 to RU‑2; motion to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors passed unanimously (7–0).

Speakers quoted or summarized in this article are taken from the meeting record: staff planner Matthew Taylor and applicant Zane Rittauer.