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Developer withdraws Sierra Vista rezoning after residents cite safety, buffer and traffic concerns
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing and extensive resident testimony raising concerns about taxiway easements, a 100-foot buffer, steep grades on Bonanza Drive and potential incompatible by-right uses under CMU, the applicant withdrew the Sierra Vista rezoning and minor-subdivision application; staff noted many design details would be resolved at site-plan stage if the project returns.
The applicant for the Sierra Vista rezoning told the Erie Town Council on April 28 that it would withdraw its rezoning and minor-subdivision application after extended public comment and council questioning over safety, buffer distances and traffic.
Principal Planner Christopher LaRue outlined the staff recommendation for a rezoning of roughly 60 acres northwest of Highway 7 and Bonanza Drive, proposing to rezone about 15.9 acres to an airport (AP) district and the remaining acreage to community mixed use (CMU). LaRue said utilities are available and staff found the proposal consistent with many comprehensive-plan goals, but noted some applicant commitments (height limits, buffers) were listed as plat notes and not strictly enforceable.
Applicant representatives said they had adjusted the plan to…
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