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Clarkdale council approves Circle K conditional use permit after residents raise dark‑sky, safety and noise concerns
Summary
After an hour of public comment and technical Q&A, Clarkdale’s town council approved conditional use permit 250188 for a Circle K convenience store and fuel sales on State Route 89A, adding a stipulation that the applicant coordinate with ADOT on crosswalk safety enhancements at the nearby roundabout.
The Clarkdale Town Council voted unanimously April 14 to approve conditional use permit (CUP) 250188, allowing a Circle K convenience store and fuel sales on a 2.69‑acre parcel at the northeast corner of State Route 89A and Lincoln Drive.
Planning staff presented the proposal and recommended approval with a list of stipulations. Staff planner Clover Pinion told the council the project calls for a roughly 5,200‑square‑foot store, 12 fueling positions, modern underground fuel tanks, 26 parking spaces, a six‑foot masonry wall and landscape buffering along the east property line, and canopy clearance of 18 feet 6 inches to accommodate RVs. Pinion said the site meets zoning and setback requirements, complies with dark‑sky guidelines, and has received ADOT coordination for access.
More than a dozen residents spoke during the public hearing, the majority opposing the project. ‘‘We’re concerned about…
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