CPA2023014 PZ Handout Memo

DATE:  
November 15, 2023 
 
TO: 
 Planning & Zoning Commission   
 
From: 
 Adam Cannon, AICP, Senior Planner 
 
SUBJECT: 
 CPA2023014 – White Tank Grand Avenue Area Plan 
 
 Agenda Item: 1 
 
 
 
Since publication of the staff report, staff received a letter of support for the area plan update 
from the Wickenburg Dark Skies Association.   
 
 
Attachment: 
 
Support Letter (2 pages)

From:
Barbara Abakonczyk
To:
Adam Cannon (PND)
Cc:
Curtis Arnett; Terry Dolan; Donald Hoover; Elizabeth A. Wagner-Anast Re Dark Sky; Kimberly Wilkins Re Dark
Sky; Walter Thomas Re Dark Sky; Julia Macias-Brooks Re Dark Sky
Subject:
Statement of Support, WTGA Plan, Public Hearing of November 16, 2023
Date:
Monday, November 13, 2023 7:25:43 AM
November 13, 2023
  
Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission                  Via
Attn. Adam Cannon, Senior Planner                                          Adam.Cannon@maricopa.gov
301 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ m85003                                                   
                                                                                               
 
Subject: Statement of Support, WTGA Plan, Public Hearing of November 16, 2023
 Good day Adam,
This is a statement for the forthcoming Public Hearing record of November 16 that Wickenburg
Dark Sky Association recommends a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to forward
to the Board of Supervisors for adoption the 2023 White Tank Grand Avenue Area Plan as drafted
and extended to the public via County outreach.
 
Wickenburg Dark Sky Association seeks to preserve being able to see starry skies at night in the
Wickenburg area and is on record as opposing light pollution and the accompanying creep of
starlight blocking urban glow. 
 
Accordingly, the Association appreciates and calls positive attention to the Plan’s Strategic Priority
3: Limit light pollution to protect dark skies (p. 5), and to Environment Policy #5 stating support
for enforcement of the Dark Sky Ordinance . . . and regional efforts to limit excessive nighttime light
in accordance with  Dark Skies Association standards (p. 53).
 
The Association believes that Maricopa County’s moving in the directions indicated will help
preserve the natural and cultural environments of the Planning Area and will provide helpful
guidance and property value maintenance as the Area develops.
 
Advancement of the 2013 Plan to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for adoption will
be a significant step forward, and Wickenburg Dark Sky Association respectfully urges such action.
Would you kindly confirm receipt of this email and that you will present our position?
Thank you, 
 
Barbara Abakonczyk
President Wickenburg Dark Sky Assocation
Contact Information:  
4736 Rattlesnake Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390  
babakonczyk@yahoo.com  
949-922-5082

Board of Directors:  Barbara Abakonczyk, President; Theresa Dolan, Secretary;
Kimberly Wilkins, Treasurer; Elizabeth Wagner-Anast;
Curtis Arnett; Don Hoover; Walter Thomas