Neighbors press Cave Creek to halt action on Glory Road easement until neighborhood meeting

Cave Creek — Multiple residents told the Town Council that they have filed written objections and exhibits related to "resolution 2025‑25," asking the council to pause any further steps until a scheduled neighborhood meeting.

Bob Lafave (Speaker 5) said several affected residents had "submitted formal written objections into the public record, with supporting exhibits documenting property specific impacts, including drainage, access, utilities, safety, wildlife, traffic, and emergency access considerations," and asked the council to "ensure that no further action is taken before that process is completed." The council acknowledged a neighborhood meeting set for Jan. 14 as the appropriate forum for detailed review.

Gary Page (Speaker 6) described the local history of Glory Road, saying the road appeared on aerial photography in the 1990s and alleging later blockages and installations that have caused the town to invoke a federal land patent to restore emergency access. "If we continue to maintain the status quo, it doesn't address any concerns of the 2 petitions that were filed 10 years apart," Page said, urging the town to follow through on restoring access and noting the value for fire‑truck access.

A resident who identified herself as Page's wife (Speaker 7) described narrow road geometry, wash erosion and situations during recent maintenance activities where vehicles could not pass; she said limited options for access mean closing parts of 36th Street for repairs would create 24‑hour access problems for nearby residents.

Council did not take formal action on the easement at the meeting; staff and council noted the upcoming neighborhood meeting as the venue to examine the patent easement, potential emergency-access alternatives and the petition materials.

Next steps: The council and staff will review submissions and convene the neighborhood meeting on Jan. 14 to examine the easement scope and alternatives.