Z2023089 PZ Secondary Handout Memo Support - Opposition

DATE:  
October 19, 2023 
 
TO: 
 Planning & Zoning Commission   
 
From: 
 Darren Gérard, AICP Planning Manager 
 
SUBJECT: 
 Z2023089 – Carefree Garage Condominiums 
 
 Agenda Item: 5 
 
 
 
Since publication of the first handout memo staff received two additional emails of public 
comment. One email for support of the case and one in opposition of the case.  
 
 
Attachment: 
 
Opposition Email (2 pages)  
 
 
 
Support Email (2 pages)

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Joseph Mueller (PND)
From:
William Pokorny <pokolocoinaz@q.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:12 AM
To:
Joseph Mueller (PND)
Cc:
Blandings; Robert Mattey; Bill@q.com
Subject:
Hearing to Rezone - Case# Z2023089
Sir: 
 
There are several concerns regarding the rezoning from Rural-43 (single family, one  acre)to C-2  (commercial 
medium intensity) 5.04 Acres approximately 1200 Ft East of Central Ave, South Side of Carefree Hwy. 
 
1.)  Access to the facility:  Where will the entrance(s) be in relationship to Carefree Highway and Central Avenue?  With 
the existing drainage ditch along Carefree, one would then assume that the entrance would have to be off the newly 
installed road, E Santa Cruz Road, which is already a residential area on the south-side. 
 
2.)  Fencing around the facility:  Will the fencing be brick & mortar or chainlink?   
 
3.)  Security Lighting used on the outside of the buildings:  The dark skies of Arizona are no longer that dark and 
depending on the type of security lighting used, those skies may get even lighter. 
 
4.)  Landscaping around the facility:  “Luxury entertaining space and “private gated development” might sound 
impressive, but what landscaping is planned to be in sync with the residential homes across the street?  The answer 
could impact the existing homes' value. 
 
5.)  Blocking the views for the homes in the area:  With existing one-story, residential homes on the south side of E Santa 
Cruz Road, is there no concern with regard to the blocked view that this presents? 
 
6.)  What happened to the status of Carefree Highway as a “Scenic Corridor:”  Carefree Highway used to be touted as a 
“Scenic Corridor,” which precluded certain structures from being allowed along the route, such as billboards, signage, 
lighting, etc.  Is that still the case or has that been changed? 
 
7.)  Density of “storage areas/facilities” along Carefree Highway between Central Ave and 16th Street:  Not certain how 
many storage areas/facilities are needed for this area, but with a major RV/Boat Storage facility already on the NE 
corner of Carefree Hwy and 7th Street, and another being built in the vicinity of SE corner of Carefree Hwy and 12th 
Street, how many are needed, especially in light of all the new homes being build with attached “toy storage” garages. 
 
8.)  Longterm impact of rezoning:  This issue was recently discussed at our annual homeowners association meeting and 
several members expressed concern about the longterm impact a C-2 zoning.  While the current proposers may have a 
particular plan for its use, the zoning would never change and future developers may not be so willing to address the 
concerns stated above. 
 
For the sake of the existing residential homes to the south of Carefree Highway, this rezoning should not be 
approved.  With existing C-2 zones already along Carefree Highway, those should be utilized and the rezoning of this 
existing Rural-43 property not allowed. 
  
Respectfully, 
 
Bill

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William Pokorny 
pokolocoinaz@q.com

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Joseph Mueller (PND)
From:
Marcia Veidmark <marcia@sscunderground.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:29 PM
To:
Joseph Mueller (PND)
Cc:
Marcia Veidmark
Subject:
CASE # Z 2023089 - CAREFREE GARAGE CONDOMINIUMS
 
Dear Mr. Meuler,  
 
I am a resident in the Carefree Highlands neighborhood and have live there for 25 years.  
I am writing to voice my support for this zoning request because of the Staff Recommendations listed on page 7 of the 
Staff Report, #17, ‘a’ – ‘I’. 
 
The restrictions listed above & the CUPD standards listed below give more assurance that the commercial use of this 
property will be a positive commercial addition to our area and also respect us as neighbors who are just south of the 
planned development.  
 
(1) a maximum height of 30’ and  
(2) allowed uses to be limited to self-storage uses ancillary to self-storage 
 
I am also supportive of this particular commercial development because of our limited sewer and water resources in this 
area. 
It seems this type of commercial use will require a limited amount of both these resources. 
 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Marcia J. Veidmark 
18 E. Tanglewood Trail 
Phoenix, AZ 85021 
 
 
 
Marcia Veidmark 
CEO / Chairman of the Board 
e: marcia@sscunderground.com
t: 602.997.6164
 
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