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Lake Havasu City Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - September 2, 2026

City Council & Planning and Zoning — Wednesday, September 2, 2026
BodyLake Havasu City, Arizona
SessionCity Council & Planning and Zoning
DateWednesday, September 2, 2026
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0:20

Morning, ladies and gentlemen.

0:21

Welcome to the Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 meeting of the Lake Havsu City Planning and Zoning Commission.

0:28

If you'd please rise and join me for the pledge.

0:33

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

0:40

One nation under Godisible with liberty and justice for all.

0:49

All right, Madam Secretary, would you please call the roll.

1:00

Vice Chair DeZero.

1:02

Here.

1:03

Commissioner Lair.

1:06

Commissioner Wilson.

1:08

Chair Harris.

1:09

Here.

1:10

Commissioner Medley.

1:12

Commissioner Costa.

1:14

Commissioner Thornton.

1:16

Here.

1:16

Commissioner Annette.

1:18

Commissioner Stevenson.

1:20

Here.

1:20

Commissioner Patel.

1:23

Okay, seeing that we have a couple of vacancies up here with Ms.

1:27

Patel and Ms.

1:28

Costa, please join us as alternates.

1:36

Correspondence and announcements.

1:38

Mr.

1:38

Gilbert.

1:41

Thank you, Mr.

1:42

Chairman.

1:44

Nothing was approved by council of substance in their last meeting.

1:49

It was just a number of abandonments.

1:51

And the election pamphlet should be going out soon with the general plan info to all the the uh households in town to review the ballot language coming up for the November election.

2:03

So that's all I have today.

2:06

All right, thank you.

2:09

Uh let me start by saying that this is a public hearing and there's a structured order to the proceeding.

2:14

City staff will present each item.

2:16

There will then be time for the commission to ask questions of the staff, and then the applicant will have the opportunity to present their case to the commission.

2:24

That being done, we will then open the proceedings to the public for their questions and input.

2:29

I would ask that any one of the public wishes to speak, limit their trips to the podium and microphone to one only, keep all comments to less than three minutes and to stay on point and not discuss subject matter that is not pertinent to the decision being considered here today after public testimony is taken.

2:44

I will then close the public hearing and bring the motion back to the table for city staff's exceptions and conditions of approval.

2:52

The first item on today's oh, I have not done the minutes.

2:56

I was gonna let you know, but we got let's start with the approval of the minutes.

3:01

Are there any in the and that that item is ID 265367?

3:06

Are there any additions?

3:09

Modifications, deletions to the minutes of the last meeting by commissioners.

3:15

Hearing none, we I will entertain a motion.

3:18

Mr.

3:18

Chair.

3:19

Ms.

3:19

Zero.

3:20

I make a motion to accept the minutes as presented.

3:24

We have a motion by Ms.

3:25

Zuru, a second by Mr.

3:26

Thornton to approve the minutes as written.

3:30

Any further discussion?

3:32

Hearing none, let's go ahead and place our votes.

3:45

The motion to approve the minutes passes 7-0.

3:48

Okay.

3:49

The first motion on today's agenda is ID 26-5347.

3:55

This is a request to rezone a portion of 2650 Paseo Dorado, track 2316, block 6, lot 1A, approximately 3,544 square feet from golf course zoning to residential estate district.

4:12

Mr.

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Summary of Proceedings

Lake Havasu City Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - September 2, 2026

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 9:01 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Chair Jim Harris presided. The Commission considered two agenda items: a request to rezone a portion of 2650 Paseo Dorado from Golf Course (GC) to Residential Estates (R-E) District, and a request to adopt Resolution No. 26-07 amending the Parking-in-Common Masterplan for 2430 Kiowa Blvd North. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:24 a.m.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke during either the public hearings or the general Call to Public. One neighbor called in to express support for the rezone request during the citizens' meeting held on July 17, 2026.

Discussion Items

  • Rezone Request (ID 26-5347): City Planner Trevor Kearns presented a request to rezone approximately 3,544 square feet at 2650 Paseo Dorado from Golf Course (GC) to Residential Estates (R-E) District. The property was purchased from Lake Havasu Golf Club in 2019 and combined with the primary residence. The General Plan designation is Low Density Residential, and the rezone would allow the owner to use the added golf course land for residential uses and accessory structures. A citizens' meeting was held on July 17, 2026, with no in-person attendees; one neighbor called in support. Applicant Brianna Montgomery attended virtually and expressed gratitude. The Commission found the request complied with Development Code findings.
  • Parking-in-Common Masterplan Amendment (ID 26-5353): Planning Division Manager Chris Gilbert presented a request from the applicant (Kelm Concrete, represented by Colby West) to amend the Parking-in-Common (PIC) Masterplan for 2430 Kiowa Blvd North. The amendment would increase the front setback from 75 feet to 125 feet and decrease the rear building setback from 75 feet to 25 feet in the Limited Commercial - North Kiowa Overlay (C-1/NKO) District. The goal is to align the building setback with the adjacent property at 2440 Kiowa Blvd N, which already has a 125-foot setback, creating a shared front parking area. The adjacent property at 2420 Kiowa Blvd N has a building at the front property line and is legal non-conforming. Staff explained that the amendment would not affect undeveloped lots to the east, which would still be subject to the original 75-foot setback of the PIC Masterplan. Development Services Director Jeff Thuneman noted that the PIC Masterplan was implemented in the 1990s, and the two non-conforming lots were developed before that. The amendment provides additional parking and improves traffic circulation. Colby West asked if any modifications were needed on the submitted site plan; staff clarified this is not a design review hearing. The Commission adopted the resolution with three conditions: (1) development shall substantially match the amended PIC Masterplan; (2) Design Review is required prior to development; (3) any deed restriction amendments must be recorded with Mohave County.

Key Outcomes

  • Rezone Request (ID 26-5347): Motion by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Stevenson, to recommend approval. Passed 7-0. The recommendation will be presented to City Council at their October 13, 2026 meeting.
  • Parking-in-Common Masterplan Amendment (ID 26-5353): Motion by Vice Chair Dzuro, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, to adopt Resolution No. 26-07. Passed 7-0.
  • Future Meetings: The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

Morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 meeting of the Lake Havsu City Planning and Zoning Commission. If you'd please rise and join me for the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under Godisible with liberty and justice for all. All right, Madam Secretary, would you please call the roll. Vice Chair DeZero. Here. Commissioner Lair. Commissioner Wilson. Chair Harris. Here. Commissioner Medley. Commissioner Costa. Commissioner Thornton. Here. Commissioner Annette. Commissioner Stevenson. Here. Commissioner Patel. Okay, seeing that we have a couple of vacancies up here with Ms. Patel and Ms. Costa, please join us as alternates. Correspondence and announcements. Mr. Gilbert. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Nothing was approved by council of substance in their last meeting. It was just a number of abandonments. And the election pamphlet should be going out soon with the general plan info to all the the uh households in town to review the ballot language coming up for the November election. So that's all I have today. All right, thank you. Uh let me start by saying that this is a public hearing and there's a structured order to the proceeding. City staff will present each item. There will then be time for the commission to ask questions of the staff, and then the applicant will have the opportunity to present their case to the commission. That being done, we will then open the proceedings to the public for their questions and input. I would ask that any one of the public wishes to speak, limit their trips to the podium and microphone to one only, keep all comments to less than three minutes and to stay on point and not discuss subject matter that is not pertinent to the decision being considered here today after public testimony is taken. I will then close the public hearing and bring the motion back to the table for city staff's exceptions and conditions of approval. The first item on today's oh, I have not done the minutes. I was gonna let you know, but we got let's start with the approval of the minutes. Are there any in the and that that item is ID 265367? Are there any additions? Modifications, deletions to the minutes of the last meeting by commissioners. Hearing none, we I will entertain a motion. Mr. Chair. Ms. Zero. I make a motion to accept the minutes as presented.

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