Planning commission backs Goodrow workforce housing, sends rezoning to council after debate on height, AMI and short-term rentals

The Sedona Planning & Zoning Commission on Dec. 2 recommended that City Council approve a zone change for the Goodrow Housing project and separately approved the development review for a proposed 51‑unit multifamily complex at 60 Goodrow Lane, moving the project one step closer to construction amid divided public comment.

The mixed townhome-and-apartment proposal, filed as case PZ24-00011 by BCT Sedona Multifamily LLC, would rezone about 2.9 acres from single‑family RS‑10 to RM‑3 and allow up to 20 units per acre under the requested designation. Staff told the commission the applicant is seeking exceptions under the city’s DIGA incentives for affordable housing for building height and massing; the documents note the developer is targeting households up to 120% of area median income (AMI) and proposing a 90‑day minimum rental for the first 10 years.

Why it matters: Sedona officials and residents have said the city lacks places for local workers to live. Supporters argued the site is a sensible infill location near transit and jobs and that the design preserves open space, while opponents raised concerns about height, massing, traffic on Goodrow Lane and the risk of units becoming short‑term rentals.

What the commission heard - Staff presentation: Planning staff summarized the application’s technical elements and said the commission’s role was to recommend on zoning and take the final action on development review, noting outstanding issues…