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Snowflake council adopts new fee schedule, will revisit zoning overlay and code text amendments
Summary
The Snowflake Town Council adopted Resolution 2025-01 to update the comprehensive fee schedule, discussed a proposed residential reserve overlay to restrict manufactured homes in part of West Gardens and asked staff to return with an ordinance, and requested further clarification on proposed town‑code text amendments. The council also approved routine consent agenda items and committee appointments.
The Snowflake Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑01 on Feb. 4, adopting an updated comprehensive fee schedule that town staff said had been advertised since December and is comparable to surrounding communities. Councilmember Byron Lewis moved to approve the resolution and Councilmember Mark Sheen seconded; the motion passed with five votes in favor and Cory Johnson and Joe Bjornn excused.
Councilmembers then discussed a proposed residential reserve overlay for a portion of West Gardens. Town staff said the overlay would give the town a mechanism to enforce deed restrictions that some residents say already prohibit manufactured homes. Mr. Meyer, representing Planning & Zoning, told council that P&Z considered portions of the proposal inadequate, and staff said they will solicit additional public input and return next month with an ordinance for formal consideration. "We'll give them another month to comment on it and we'll bring an ordinance next month to codify," town staff said.
The council also reviewed proposed text amendments to the town code intended to allow slightly higher residential density. Staff noted the changes had been discussed in prior work sessions and reviewed by Planning & Zoning; Councilmember Byron Lewis and others asked for clearer definitions—specifically how parking spaces would be defined and whether street parking would count—before moving to codify the changes.
Earlier in the meeting, the council approved its consent agenda—Jan. 7 council minutes, Jan. 27 work session minutes, the January check register and the financial report—on a motion by Councilmember Reid Stinnett seconded by Councilmember Byron Lewis. The council also approved committee appointments (NACOG: Byron Lewis; Senior Center: Reid Stinnett; Chamber of Commerce: Travis Kay; Real AZ: Cory Johnson and Mark Sheen) on a motion by Lewis and a second by Stinnett; both motions passed unanimously with two members absent.
Councilmember reports closed the meeting, with members praising staff and community events and Manager's Report noting local visits and a temporary repair plan for Porter Road. The work session adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
