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Deepwell Ranch South plat previewed to Prescott P&Z; staff says airport signed off and site is outside FAA impact zone
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Summary
Staff presented a 74-acre preliminary plat for Deepwell Ranch South with about 200 single-family lots; staff said the developer coordinated with the airport and that the subdivision was reviewed by multiple departments and found outside FAA-defined impact zones, though commissioners raised liability and proximity questions.
Staff presented the preliminary plat for Deepwell Ranch South during the March 12 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, describing the project as roughly 74 acres with a little over 200 single-family lots and showing its location relative to Pioneer Parkway, Willow Creek Road and the airport runway.
Alex (staff) said the developer worked closely with the airport and realigned the main center road in collaboration with airport staff, and that "the airport reviewed all this and has signed off." Alex described the layout and said the project had met reviews by city staff, the fire department, the airport, engineering and planning.
Commissioners asked whether the lots fall inside FAA-referenced safety or impact zones. Legal/staff responded that the site had been reviewed and, to their understanding, was outside the FAA impact zone and therefore not subject to prohibitions on residences in those restricted areas. Staff also noted that buyers are informed of the nearby airport through disclosure agreements recorded with property sales.
Commissioners voiced concerns about proximity to runways and potential liability questions. Legal/staff said that while a civil suit is always possible, the city would not be opening itself up to liability solely because residences are located outside the FAA impact zone and the airport had reviewed the plat.
The presentation was informational and no formal vote on the plat was recorded at the meeting; staff will continue administrative review and notify the council or future hearings as required by code.
