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Carefree commission continues preliminary‑plat hearing after residents press drainage, setback and notice concerns
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission granted an applicant’s request to continue a set of preliminary‑plat and variance cases to March 9 after extensive public comment raising drainage, wall/setback and notice concerns; staff will require updated notices and address engineering questions before the next hearing.
The Town of Carefree Planning & Zoning Commission voted on Jan. 15 to continue a joint public hearing on multiple preliminary‑plat and variance applications to March 9 after residents voiced concerns about stormwater drainage, proposed perimeter walls and notice to nearby homeowners.
The commission’s chair opened the hearing after staff said the applicant had requested a continuance to March 9 and noted the hearing had been advertised. Planning staff told commissioners they could either hear the cases tonight or allow the applicant additional time; the commission elected to accept the continuance.
Why it matters: Several nearby homeowners told the commission that prior drainage infrastructure had failed in heavy storms and that adding new units or altering site grades could worsen flooding and damage. If engineering responses are incomplete at the next hearing, the commission may delay further or attach…
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