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Coconino supervisors continue Valley zoning hearing to March 18 after resident petition
Summary
The board continued a public hearing on a proposed zoning change to allow CG (commercial general) status after residents petitioned to delay zone changes until a Valley area plan is completed. Chair Begay said the continuance will allow legal and community development staff to review authority and history before deciding the contested request.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors voted to continue a public hearing on a zoning change affecting Valley properties to March 18 to allow county legal counsel and Community Development to prepare additional information requested by residents and supervisors.
Chair Begay explained the request followed receipt that morning of a petition signed by 21–22 Valley residents who asked the board to refrain from approving zone changes until completion of a Valley area plan. The chair said the existing Valley area plan dates to 1999 and that residents are concerned about approving zoning changes in advance of an updated plan.
“Respect for the property owners and in respect to those that are here today with their petitions voicing concerns,” Chair Begay said, the board should allow time for a fuller review and legal advice before acting. The chair moved to continue the matter to March 18 so Community Development and legal staff could evaluate the history of the zoning and whether the board may defer decisions pending an area plan.
County staff confirmed March 18 met notice requirements. The board approved the continuance by voice vote.
The continuance does not decide the zoning request on its merits. Chair Begay said the continuation was intended to balance the applicants’ interest in using their property with petitioners’ concerns about an area-wide planning process that the board and staff expect will take years to complete.
