Public Meetings - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

The Lake Havasu City Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on July 17, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers, 92 Acoma Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Chair David Diaz and adjourned at 12:16 PM. The Commission elected new officers, heard public hearings on a parking-in-common masterplan amendment, a major General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Planned Development (PD) Rezone for 1850 Bahama Avenue, and approved two city code text amendments. Eight members were present; one was absent. Consent Calendar - Minutes: Unanimously approved (7–0) the minutes of the June 19, 2024, regular meeting. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair - Chair: Commissioner Jim Harris was elected Chair (6–1) after nominations from Commissioners Ballard and Dzuro. Commissioner Harris accepted. Commissioner Dzuro's nomination of Paul Lehr failed for lack of a second. - Vice Chair: Commissioner Tiffany Wilson was elected Vice Chair (7–0) upon nomination by Commissioner Ballard, seconded by Commissioner Harris. Public Hearing – Parking-In-Common Masterplan Amendment (ID 24-4372) - Item: Request to approve Resolution No. 24-08 amending the PIC Masterplan for 1780 McCulloch Blvd N, Tract 2345, Block 1, Lot 3, to restore a building pad and provide parking for future development on the lot. - Applicant: Ivan Betencourt (Selberg Associates) presented a parking calculation confirming sufficient parking for the proposed office use; the plan provides 494 spaces (22 fewer than the approved plan). The owner obtained approval from three of four property owners in the PIC area. - Public Comment: None. - Outcome: Approved unanimously (7–0) with staff-recommended conditions (substantial match of site plan, design review, deed restriction recording, 10‑foot landscape area). Public Hearing – Major General Plan Amendment (ID 24-4378) – 1850 Bahama Avenue - Item: Request to revise the Future Land Use Map designation for 14.08 acres at 1850 Bahama Avenue from High Density Residential (HDR) to Resort Related-Mainland (RE-MLD) to allow a mixed commercial/residential resort with a surf pool, cliff diving, restaurants, and residential units. - Staff Presentation (Chris Gilbert): The property is currently HDR (permits up to 20 du/ac ≈ 280 units). The proposed change would consume approximately 9% of the City's remaining vacant multifamily land. Staff noted support from the General Plan and recommended approval. - Applicant (Austin Springer, Studio KDA; Cole Cannon, developer): Presented a three‑phase, 221‑unit resort (first phase 46 units). Addressed traffic (15% winter traffic increase addendum; 2030 intersection of Lake Havasu Ave N & Bahama Ave will fall below acceptable service level even without this project), water conservation (drought‑tolerant plants, StormTech basins), noise (100‑foot landscape buffer, 24/7 management), fire safety (Type 3‑A construction with sprinklers), and density (75% of allowed density). No timeshares. Clarified the GPA is needed to open amenities to the public. - Commission Questions: Discussions on traffic study dates (September, Thursday), winter visitor impact (Commissioner Diaz noted 45% population increase, not 15%), parking for boats/RVs, and developer’s site selection rationale. - Public Testimony (18 speakers, letters from David & Joy Stumbo and John Lawson read into record): Repeated concerns including: light pollution, noise, traffic safety (deadman’s curve, Lake Havasu Ave/Bahama Ave intersection), water use, staffing shortages, building height (5‑story), obstruction of views, property values, soil contamination, and potential use for undocumented immigrant housing. Some residents supported the project noting current zoning allows denser development; others strongly opposed. - Outcome: Motion to recommend denial passed 4–3 (Ayes: Dzuro, Lehr, Stevenson, Diaz; Nays: Ballard, Wilson, Harris). The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final decision on August 13, 2024. Public Hearing – Planned Development Rezone & General Development Plan (ID 24-4379) – 1850 Bahama Avenue - Item: Request to rezone 14.08 acres from Residential Multiple‑Family (R‑M) to Residential Multiple‑Family/Planned Development (R‑M/PD) for a resort‑style development with six residential buildings up to 65 feet above approved building pad height, plus commercial and residential uses. - Staff Presentation (Chris Gilbert): The conceptual plan was reviewed by city departments; fire chief confirmed capability for 5‑story buildings. Conditions include 65‑foot height limit per building pad, substantial match to site plan, permits and design review required, noise ordinance compliance. The PD/Rezone is contingent on Council approving the GPA. - Applicant (Austin Springer): Presented a comparison showing the proposed development (≈430,000 sq ft) is less dense than the 60% lot coverage allowed (≈750,000 sq ft). Height exception allows concentrating buildings, preserving buffers and parking (≈2.5 spaces/unit plus 50 RV/boat spaces). Redesigned ingress/egress away from “deadman’s curve.” - Commission Questions: Discussion on building pad height calculation (45‑foot elevation change across site; combining lots reduces height limit from 30 to 18 feet adjacent to R‑1). - Public Testimony: Several residents reiterated height and privacy concerns; one resident (Martin Standsberry) shifted to support after seeing the alternative max‑density scenario. A resident asked about construction timeline (phases not specified). - Outcome: Motion to recommend denial passed 7–0 (all members). The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. Public Hearing – Text Amendment: R‑3 Density & R‑SGD Height (ID 24-4380) - Item: Amend City Code to increase maximum density in R‑3 (Limited Multiple‑Family) District from 10 to 16 dwelling units per acre, and increase maximum height in R‑SGD (Southgate) District adjacent to single‑/two‑family uses from 18 feet to 30 feet. - Staff (Chris Gilbert): The R‑3 change facilitates more affordable housing on small lots (example: 4 units instead of 3). The R‑SGD change aligns with the R‑M district height (30 feet) and promotes development of vacant R‑SGD lots (30% vacant). The change does not affect R‑1 or R‑2 zones. Parking standards for multifamily were increased last fall. - Public Comment: Martin Stansbury supported more units but urged adequate parking; Bonnie Toy asked about garage definitions and code enforcement. - Outcome: Approved unanimously (7–0) to recommend adoption by City Council. Public Hearing – Text Amendment: Backyard Fowl (ID 24-4396) - Item: Amend City Code to permit backyard chickens (fowl) on single‑family detached residential properties, in compliance with Arizona HB 2325 (effective September 14, 2024). Regulations: up to 6 hens (no roosters), enclosure ≥20 ft from property lines, ≤200 sq ft, manure management, feed storage, etc. Definition: “Fowl. A cock or hen of the domestic chicken.” - Staff (Chris Gilbert): City cannot prohibit chickens; adopting regulations prevents unregulated use. Ordinance will be presented to City Council on August 13, 2024. - Commission Questions: Commissioner Stevenson clarified lot size applicability (state law applies to ≤½ acre, but city’s minimum lot sizes mean all residential lots are affected). Side yard definition and parking concerns discussed. - Public Comment: None. - Outcome: Approved unanimously (7–0) to recommend adoption by City Council. Key Outcomes - Chair & Vice Chair: Jim Harris elected Chair (6–1); Tiffany Wilson elected Vice Chair (7–0). - PIC Masterplan Amendment (1780 McCulloch Blvd N): Approved recommendation (7–0). - Major GPA (1850 Bahama Ave): Recommended denial (4–3) to City Council. - PD Rezone & GDP (1850 Bahama Ave): Recommended denial (7–0) to City Council. - Code Amendments (R‑3 density, R‑SGD height): Approved recommendation (7–0). - Backyard Fowl Code: Approved recommendation (7–0). - Next Meeting: August 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM; City Council hearings on the Bahama Avenue items on August 13, 2024, at 5:30 PM.

The Lake Havasu City Council met on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cal Sheehy with six members present (Councilmember Michele Lin absent). The agenda included property tax levy adoption, a strategic transportation safety plan presentation, several land use and code amendments, and multiple fire department equipment purchases. All votes were 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved the June 25, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes. - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3769 abandoning a public utility and drainage easement at 2195 Casper Drive. - Approved the First Amendment to Base Station Agreement with Havasu Regional Medical Center. - Called an Executive Session for July 23, 2024, at 4:30 PM. Public Comments & Testimony - Strategic Transportation Safety Plan (Item 7.2): Emiliano Torres asked about passenger counts in crash data. Pam Swenson inquired about all-red intervals at intersections. Tim Murray questioned enforcement authority on SR 95. Bonny Toy raised concerns about signal synchronization on Mulberry Avenue and Lake Havasu Avenue. Pat Willett asked how "suspected serious injuries" are determined. Craig Geary suggested installing flashing warning signals before traffic lights. - Lot Coverage Ordinance (Item 7.6): Pam Swenson asked if removing lot coverage percentages would allow a casita; staff clarified setbacks and rear-yard coverage limits still apply. Bonny Toy asked whether the change would apply to commercial districts; staff said no. - Fire Apparatus Refurbishment (Item 7.8): Tim Murray praised the refurbishment program as tax-saving. Pat Willett asked about the bidding process; Chief Pilafas explained the cooperative purchase allowed pre-vetted pricing. - Fire Engine Purchase (Item 7.9): David Diaz asked if rigs are reserved for proposed Fire Station No. 7; Chief Pilafas confirmed yes. - Wastewater System Expansion (Item 7.11): Joan Dzuro noted a typographical error in the agreement (misspelling of "Chenoweth") and asked about design scope; staff confirmed the design includes capacity upgrades. - Call to the Public: Don Wisdom suggested moving the second bridge location to Mulberry Avenue. Bonny Toy advocated for a pedestrian-only second bridge and for cooling stations around the city. Pat Willett reported construction debris left at Palo Verde Boulevard and SR 95. Discussion Items - Strategic Transportation Safety Plan (Item 7.2): Sarah Lojewski (LHMPO) and Josh Barger (Greenlight Engineering) presented the update. Crash data from 2018-2022 showed 26 fatalities, 1,200 injuries, and 2,900 crashes in the region. Overrepresented focus areas: restraint use, motorcycles, intersections, lane departure, nighttime crashes, speeding, and distracted driving. Top intersection: Acoma Blvd & SR 95. Top segments: SR 95. The plan aims for a 3-7% reduction in fatal/serious injury crashes over five years. An online survey is open for public input. Councilmember Campbell asked about red-light running solutions; Barger mentioned education, yellow interval timing, and all-red intervals. - Property Tax Levy Adoption (Item 7.3): Administrative Services Director Jill Olsen presented the final adoption. The tax rate remains $0.6718 per $100 assessed value for the seventh consecutive year. The levy is $6,761,417, an increase of $301,578 (excluding new construction) due to higher assessed valuation. The public hearing had no comments. - Improvement District No. 2 Levy (Item 7.4): The London Bridge Plaza improvement district tax rate remains $0.7370 per $100, with a levy of $17,188 (increase of $323). Vice Mayor Moses explained that swap meet revenues fund parking lot maintenance. - Minor General Plan Amendment (Item 7.5): Planning Manager Chris Gilbert explained that the 2.5-acre site at 70-100 Inlet Drive is zoned R-3 but mapped as Low Density Residential. The amendment to High Density Residential brings the land use map into conformance with existing zoning. The applicant withdrew the associated rezoning request. The Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0. - Ordinance Removing Lot Coverage Percentages (Item 7.6): Staff recommended removing maximum lot coverage requirements from residential districts because the city historically used setbacks to ensure open space, and enforcing the current limits would create many nonconforming lots. The Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0. The ordinance does not change commercial districts. - Fire Department Apparatus Plan (Item 7.8): Chief Pilafas presented the department's capital plan, including a lifecycle of 10 years frontline/5 years reserve for engines, and a refurbishment program extending life by 8-10 years. The council approved the refurbishment of a 2001 E-One 100' aerial quint (aging 23 years) at a cost not-to-exceed $900,000 through a cooperative contract. - Cooperative Purchase of Fire Engine (Item 7.9): Approved purchase of one Pierce Velocity Fire Engine for $1,218,469.72, with 100% bonded prepayment to save $125,000. Delivery expected in 2028. - Sole Source Purchase of Medical Equipment (Item 7.10): Approved purchase of two LIFEPAK 15 replacement units and accessories from Stryker Medical for $75,439.43. The units have an 8-10 year life cycle. - North End Wastewater System Expansion Design (Item 7.11): Approved a professional services agreement with NCS Engineers, Inc., for $287,907 to design upgrades to two sewage pump stations, redirect redundant pumping, and install a new force main under SR 95. The project will increase capacity and efficiency. Key Outcomes - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3770 (Property Tax Levy) – rate $0.6718 per $100, levy $6,761,417 for FY 2024-25. - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3771 (Improvement District No. 2 Levy) – rate $0.7370 per $100, levy $17,188. - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3767 (Minor General Plan Amendment) – changed land use at 70-100 Inlet Drive to High Density Residential. - Adopted Ordinance No. 24-1337 – removed maximum lot coverage percentage requirements from residential districts. - Approved cooperative purchase for refurbishment of 2001 E-One aerial quint from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (dba Firetrucks Unlimited) – not-to-exceed $900,000. - Approved cooperative purchase of one Pierce Velocity Fire Engine from Hughes Fire Equipment Inc. – $1,218,469.72, with prepayment. - Approved sole source purchase of two LIFEPAK 15 replacement units from Stryker Medical – $75,439.43. - Approved professional services agreement with NCS Engineers, Inc. for North End Wastewater System Expansion design – $287,907. - Approved cooperative purchase/lease agreement with Quadient, Inc. for mailing equipment, supplies, and maintenance – 60-month lease, $58,000 plus $50,000 in postage/mailing supplies. - Recommended approval of Series 13 Farm Winery Liquor License for Waters Edge Winery to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control. - Councilmember Lane reported on Go Lake Havasu updates: new tagline "Escape, Experience, Enjoy," new websites (glhbiz.com), targeting Phoenix and Las Vegas, and rebranding efforts. Future Meetings - Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM – Regular Meeting - Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 5:30 PM – Regular Meeting

The Lake Havasu City Council met on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers for its regular meeting and final budget adoption. Mayor Cal Sheehy presided, with all seven councilmembers present; Councilmember Jim Dolan attended via remote conferencing. The council approved the consent agenda, appointed members to city boards and commissions, conducted public hearings, adopted the $257,759,482 FY 2024-25 final budget, and awarded multiple professional services and supply contracts. The meeting recessed to a special meeting to adopt the budget, reconvened, and adjourned at 6:39 p.m. Consent Calendar - Approved the June 11, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting minutes (ID 24-4330). - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3756 approving a Jail Costs Intergovernmental Agreement with Mohave County for jail services. - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3757 appointing the Chief Fiscal Officer for FY 2024-25. - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3764 authorizing a grant application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for infant and toddler care and education research. - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3765 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Veterans Affairs for law enforcement services. - Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Animal Care and Shelter Services contract with Western Arizona Humane Society. - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3766 approving Amendment No. One to the ADOT intergovernmental agreement for design and construction of a traffic signal at McCulloch Boulevard and Jamaica Boulevard and speed feedback signs. - Ratified Change Order Nos. 1 and 2 to the Holbrook Asphalt, LLC purchase order for HA5 fog seal. - Called an executive session for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, 7-0. Announcements & City Manager Report - City Manager Jess Knudson announced a Second Bridge Feasibility Study Open House on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. - Republic Services will host a free Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2, 2065 Kiowa Boulevard North. - The city will hold a Primary Election on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, to elect three Councilmembers; the voter registration deadline is July 1, 2024, at midnight, and early voting runs July 3-26, 2024, at the Mohave County Library. - City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for Independence Day. - Councilmember Campbell invited residents to the Lake Havasu Realtors Association and Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum on June 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.; Councilmember Lane warned residents to hang up on scammers; Vice Mayor Moses reported the Partnership for Economic Development assisted DECKX in locating at Agave Business Park. Public Comments & Testimony - During the Truth in Taxation hearing, citizen Don Wisdom asked whether the tax rate was per $100 or per $100,000; Mayor Sheehy confirmed the rate is $0.6718 per $100 of assessed value. - During the Call to the Public, Marsha Bailey, a permanent resident of the city for seven years, expressed concerns about new Planning & Zoning Commission members and said developments have been approved without adequate infrastructure. She cited concerns about working-class housing, healthcare, veterinary care, childcare, and traffic studies, and asked why developers are not required to pay for infrastructure improvements before developing. She encouraged residents to educate themselves about developers and vote in the upcoming primary election. - Bonny Toy, a citizen, recommended that new complexes include benches and shade trees along sidewalks, citing a lack of places to rest and cooling stations while walking to the meeting. Board and Commission Appointments - Airport Advisory Board (10 applications): Appointed James Baldwin as regular pilot member, Louis Worthy as regular non-pilot member, and Thomas Williams as alternate pilot member, with terms ending June 30, 2027 (Resolution No. 24-3759; 7-0). - Board of Adjustment (5 applications): Appointed Kevin Casey and Jim Harris as regular members with terms ending June 30, 2027, and Todd Rounds and Larry Heller as alternate members with terms ending June 30, 2026 (Resolution No. 24-3760; 7-0). - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (9 applications): Appointed Ashley Pascual, Kyler Cox, and Karen Cooper as regular members, with terms ending June 30, 2027 (Resolution No. 24-3761; 7-0). - Planning & Zoning Commission (15 applications): Appointed David Diaz, Gabriele Medley, and Jim Harris as regular members with terms ending June 30, 2027, and Lonnie Stevenson and Mary Costa as alternate members with terms ending June 30, 2026 (Resolution No. 24-3762; approved 5-2, with Councilmembers Dolan and Lane voting no). Other Public Hearing Items - Recommended that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control approve a Series 12 restaurant liquor license for SummeRay Wine Bar & Local Eatery, LLC, at 2097 McCulloch Boulevard North 100. All posting and fee requirements were met, and no objections were received (7-0). Budget and Property Tax Items - Adopted Resolution No. 24-3763 transferring $10,000 from the City Attorney's budget to the City Clerk's budget to cover PSPRS legal expenses for FY 2023-24 (7-0). - Conducted the Truth in Taxation hearing for the proposed FY 2024-25 property tax levy. The levy rate remains $0.6718 per $100 assessed value; assessed value rose from $945,969,724 in FY 2023-24 to $1,006,462,783 in FY 2024-25, increasing the levy from $6,355,025 to $6,761,417. The council approved the levy and will formally assess it at the July 9, 2024, meeting (7-0). - Adjourned to a special meeting to adopt Resolution No. 24-3758 adopting the FY 2024-25 Final Budget of $257,759,482. Staff reviewed the 10-month budget timeline, noted the tentative budget was published as required, and confirmed no changes were made since June 11, 2024; the council may reduce but cannot increase the final budget amount (7-0). The proposed FY 2024-25 rates include a city property tax levy of $6,761,417 and an Improvement District No. 2 (London Bridge Plaza) levy of $17,188 at $0.7370 per $100 assessed value. Contracts and Awards - Approved a $242,520 Statement of Work with Camptra Technologies LLC for Oracle Cloud Comprehensive Managed Services Support for FY 2024-25 (7-0). - Approved the cooperative purchase of a Police Interceptor (Explorer) K-9 vehicle from San Tan Auto Partners, LLC, dba San Tan Ford, in the amount of $75,578.58, funded by a grant from the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs for the police department's narcotics unit (7-0). - Awarded a $514,149.88 Professional Services Agreement to Perlman Architects of Arizona for programming, design, Construction Manager at Risk management, and construction management of Fire Station No. 7. Five firms submitted qualifications, three were interviewed, and Perlman was selected as most qualified. Staff said the project is expected to improve response times for approximately 12,000 residents and includes back-in apparatus bays with high-speed doors (7-0). - Awarded an Odor Mitigating Management Control Program agreement to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for a maximum five-year term, with authority to renew for four additional one-year terms and to exceed $50,000 annually but not exceed budgetary appropriations (7-0). - Awarded citywide bulk chemical bids to Hill Brothers Chemical Company, Pencco, Inc., Polydyne Inc., PVS DX, Inc., and Univar Solutions for a maximum five-year term, with four additional 12-month renewal options and routine annual expenditures exceeding $50,000 subject to budgetary appropriations (7-0). - Awarded a five-year Professional Services Agreement for Public Defender Services to Whitney & Whitney PLLC DBA Whitney | Whitney | Baldridge | Atkinson. The first-year annual rate is $280,000, with annual escalations reflecting about a 20% increase in traditional court case filings and about a 10% increase in problem-solving court filings over the past year (7-0). Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items and most resolutions were approved unanimously, 7-0. - The Planning & Zoning Commission appointments were the only divided vote, 5-2. - The FY 2024-25 Final Budget was adopted at $257,759,482, and the property tax levy will be adopted at the July 9, 2024, City Council meeting. - The next regular meeting is July 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., followed by a regular meeting on July 23, 2024. - The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

The Lake Havasu City Planning & Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and called to order at 9:07 a.m., in the Council Chambers at 92 Acoma Boulevard S. The meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m. Nine commissioners were present; Commissioner Matthew Mitchell was absent. The Commission approved prior meeting minutes, approved a conditional use permit extension for Yard City, and held the first public hearing on a Major General Plan Amendment for 1850 Bahama Avenue. Planning Division Manager Chris Gilbert also reported that City Council recently approved a rezone at 2305 Victoria Farms Road and a minor General Plan Amendment/Planned Development rezone at 2778 McCulloch Boulevard N. Consent Calendar - Minutes (ID 24-4348): The Commission approved the June 5, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting minutes by a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Harris made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Ballard. Discussion Items Yard City Conditional Use Permit Extension (ID 24-4307) - Staff report: Staff presented a request to adopt Resolution No. 24-07, extending the conditional use permit (CUP) for Yard City at 2101 McCulloch Boulevard N., Tract 100, Block 5, Lot 17, in the MU-UMS District. The property is approximately 0.28 acres and has been used since 2019 for First Friday events. The extension is needed so the event can continue operating until it relocates to the Downtown Catalyst project. - Applicant testimony: James Gray, Director of the Partnership for Economic Development, said Yard City has hosted more than 40 events and was built to demonstrate the need for downtown event space. He reported that Placer.ai cell-phone tracking measured 7,900 unique visitors during a 3.5-hour geofenced event in December 2023. He thanked the Janecek family, the property owners, for agreeing to restore the site after the move. - Conditions: Staff recommended approval with conditions including a term ending no later than 30 days after completion of the Downtown Catalyst project, or two years if that project does not occur; locked gates when not in use; no paving requirement for the temporary parking area; restoration of the lot to its original condition after relocation; and an annual fire inspection with compliance within 30 days. - Public testimony: No members of the public testified on this item. Major General Plan Amendment – 1850 Bahama Avenue (ID 24-4308) - Process: Staff explained this was the first of three public hearings. The second Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing will be held July 17, 2024, and will also consider the rezone and general development plan. The third public hearing will be before the City Council on August 13, 2024. No action or recommendation on the amendment was taken at this meeting. - Proposal: The applicant, Austin Springer of Studio KDA, requests changing the Future Land Use Map designation for approximately 14.08 acres (staff described it as about 14.1 acres) from High Density Residential to Resort Related-Mainland. The project would be a three-phase resort with 221 units; Phase I would include about 45 units, a surf/wave pool, a cliff-diving feature, two restaurants, and a deli-style marketplace. - Applicant statement: Springer said the General Plan Amendment is needed so the amenities can be open to the public for a fee, rather than being limited to residents and guests. He noted the current zoning allows 20 dwelling units per acre, or just under 300 units, while the proposal is about 220 units, roughly 75 fewer than currently permitted. The proposed buildings would be five stories, or about 65 feet, with at least 100-foot setbacks from single-family residences. He said the project is not a timeshare, would compete with vacation rentals, and would have professional on-site management. - Commission questions: Commissioners asked about unit ownership mix, building height and a future height exception, public access to the pool and restaurants, whether the traffic study accounted for winter or “snowbird” traffic, and staffing plans. Springer said the ownership model is still being studied, the height exception would be requested as part of the future Planned Development/rezone application, and the amenity would be a commercial, fee-based facility rather than a public pool. Public Comments & Testimony - Yard City item: No public comments were made. - Bahama Avenue Major GPA hearing: Multiple residents testified: - Katrin Phillips, a full-time resident, said she believed the 300-foot notification radius excluded the Bahama Apartments and included storage units; she requested a light-pollution study and a comparison of resort water use versus residential water use. - Charles Taylor, a 24-year resident, expressed concern that fire and emergency medical resources and staffing cannot safely support a project of this scale, citing the lack of a nearby station and equipment. - David Tobar raised concerns about traffic, noise, lighting, parking, water, and pool/amenity operating hours, and said he did not believe the project would be successful in that location. - Marsha Bailey opposed the project, citing a lack of forward-thinking infrastructure, egress problems in other developments, and shortages of veterinarians, medical care, childcare, and other services. - Kevin McCurry, President of the Bahama Shores HOA, expressed support for the project, calling development of the property inevitable, but requested construction traffic mitigation, dust and noise restrictions, lighting controls, no on-street parking, quiet hours, and a community-based oversight committee. - Dave Wijnhamer raised concerns about neighborhood shortcut traffic, the median on Lake Havasu Avenue, staffing competition with local businesses, outdoor entertainment, quiet hours, and lighting. - Sandra Blair raised concerns about water, density, infrastructure, lighting, traffic, and noise, and said developers should pay for infrastructure improvements rather than taxpayers. - Johanna Mitchell, a Grand Bahamas resident, said the intersection of Lake Havasu Avenue and Bahama Avenue is dangerous due to limited sight distance, the median, speeding, u-turns, and carwash traffic. - John Lawson, a Grand Bahamas resident, opposed the project, questioned earlier statements that it would not be a timeshare, and cited traffic, speeding, and repeated damage to his condo complex’s wall. - Jim Foltz raised concerns about lighting and building height, and opposed setting a precedent for five-story buildings in the city. - Patricia Brodeur raised concerns about water use and emergency-services capacity, and said developers should contribute to police, fire, and school needs. - Bob Smith raised concerns about water consumption and evaporation during an ongoing drought, and about traffic congestion at Acoma Boulevard and Industrial Boulevard. - Kelly Chapman questioned the unit sizes and affordability, worried about impacts on existing multifamily buildings, and doubted the community has enough jobs or services to support the project. - Gary Davis, who lives behind the property, objected to the height, lighting, noise, traffic, water use, and parking, and said the project would harm his property value and enjoyment. - Robert Peterson, a retired physician, asked whether the Fire Department is prepared for emergencies in tall buildings, recommended reviewing how building height is calculated, and said the project does not fit the city’s design or aesthetics. - Toni Berger objected to the project and asked how parking and traffic would be handled for public access to the amenities, saying the city needs to determine a clear vision and stick to it. - Applicant response: Austin Springer said the applicant is willing to include all residents, plans to comply with the city’s lighting and dark-sky standards, will explore water-efficient practices such as laundry conservation, hopes additional tax revenue will help public safety, and will continue working on traffic calming. He reiterated that the project will not be a timeshare, that the pool amenity would be a commercial facility open for a fee, and that competing with vacation rentals could return some single-family homes to workforce housing. Call to Public - Sandra Blair suggested the city implement impact fees for future developments to help cover infrastructure, emergency services, schools, and other costs. - John Lawson asked whether the public can participate remotely in the upcoming July 17 and August 13 meetings. Staff said limited remote access may be available and written comments can be submitted. - Jim Mitchell asked where the public can view the traffic study. City Attorney Kelly Garry said the Commission could not continue discussing the prior item but staff would be available after the meeting. - Bob Smith asked why impact fees have not been applied to developments such as the island and suggested new-home impact fees could help pay for a second bridge. - Dave Wijnhamer recommended expanding the notification radius for upcoming projects, saying he did not receive a postcard about this proposal. Key Outcomes - Yard City CUP extension approved: The Commission approved Resolution No. 24-07 by a 7-0 vote, with a motion by Commissioner Ballard and a second by Commissioner Dzuro, subject to the conditions in the resolution. - Record of public hearing directed: The Commission directed staff to prepare a record of the Bahama Avenue public hearing for inclusion in the July 17, 2024, second Planning & Zoning Commission hearing. The motion by Commissioner Ballard was seconded by Commissioner Harris and passed 7-0. - No action on Major GPA: No recommendation was made on the 1850 Bahama Avenue General Plan Amendment at this meeting. Further hearings are scheduled for July 17, 2024, before the Planning & Zoning Commission and August 13, 2024, before the City Council. - Future meetings: The July 3, 2024, regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting is canceled. The next regular meeting will be July 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Lake Havasu City Municipal Courthouse Meeting Room at 92 Acoma Blvd S., with overflow parking at City Hall and courthouse security screening.

This summary is based on the agenda for the Lake Havasu City Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting, which is dated Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM, and a raw transcript that appears to correspond to a different meeting. The user-provided meeting timestamp is 2024-06-17 17:15:00+00:00, which conflicts with the agenda date. No official minutes were provided. Agenda Items Listed - Call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, correspondence and announcements. - Approval of the June 5, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting minutes (ID 24-4348). - Public hearing: Resolution No. 24-07 for a Conditional Use Permit and extension of time for Yard City, allowing an outdoor event area for up to 30 days after completion of the Downtown Catalyst Project, at 2101 McCulloch Blvd N., Tract 100, Block 5, Lot 17, in the Mixed-Use Uptown McCulloch Main Street (MU-UMS) District (ID 24-4307). - Public hearing: Major General Plan Amendment for 1850 Bahama Avenue, Tract 115, Block 4, Lots 11-13 and 21-25, and Block 5, Lots 1-9, totaling 14.08 acres, changing Future Land Use Map designations from High Density Residential to Resort Related-Mainland (ID 24-4308). - Call to public, future meetings, and adjournment. Public Comments & Testimony - The raw transcript contains comments from Rick Wheeler, identified as the head coach of the Havasu Stingrays. He expressed strong support for a new aquatic facility, describing it as a community asset rather than just a benefit to swim teams. - Wheeler advocated for water safety as a top priority and listed potential benefits including expanded access for physical therapists, occupational therapists, special needs groups, homeschoolers, public safety programs, high school and masters swim teams, water polo, lap swimmers, exercise classes, city programs, and school programs. - He proposed a mandatory comprehensive three-month swim program for grades 1-12, CPR classes for adults, water safety awareness programs, and adult learn-to-swim lessons. - No other speakers are clearly identified in the transcript, and no comments specific to the two planning and zoning public hearing items are captured. Discussion Items - The agenda identifies two public hearing items, but the provided transcript does not include any discussion, staff reports, or deliberation on those items. - The transcript instead appears to be from a different proceeding, likely a city council discussion about a proposed community pool. Key Outcomes - No votes, decisions, or recommendations are documented in the available materials because the minutes are unavailable and the transcript does not cover the Planning & Zoning Commission agenda items. - The agenda notes that the Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 2024 has been canceled. - The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Lake Havasu City Municipal Courthouse Meeting Room at 92 Acoma Blvd S. Discrepancy Note - The agenda is dated Wednesday, June 19, 2024, but the provided meeting timestamp is 2024-06-17 17:15:00+00:00. These are conflicting, and this summary does not resolve the discrepancy due to missing minutes.