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Board approves Golden Valley mini‑mart rezone despite neighborhood opposition over traffic and water
Summary
The board approved a general plan amendment and rezone in Golden Valley to allow a small C‑1 mini‑mart and caretaker quarters. Neighbors warned of truck traffic, lack of water and highway access problems; applicant said required traffic and fire protections will be addressed during site‑plan review.
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors approved a general plan amendment and rezone (resolution US‑2026‑123) to allow a rural mini‑mart and caretaker quarters on parcels near Shinraump in Golden Valley.
Multiple residents opposed the proposal at the public hearing, raising concerns about truck traffic turning off I‑40, the absence of on‑site water and fire protection, lack of a turn lane and the effect on the rural character. Angel Lund said the site is “on the left side of the street…there’s no turn lanes, anything like that” and warned that trucks and customers could create safety problems. Nick Wendell and others said rural residents typically prepare for long drives and do not need another convenience store; some questioned whether the remote location would attract customers.
Applicant Kathy Tackett Hicks, appearing to represent the owner, said the project would be a small, roughly 3,000‑square‑foot structure intended to serve local workers and residents, that site‑plan and traffic impact studies are required and that the developer will meet county requirements for fire protection and turn lanes if triggered by the traffic study. “This is a very small impact,” she said, asking the board to approve.
After board discussion noting that traffic, water and fire protections are addressed at site plan and building permit stages, Supervisor Martin moved to approve the rezone; the motion carried.
What happens next: With the rezone approved, the applicant must complete required site‑plan, traffic and fire‑safety reviews and obtain permits before construction and operation.
