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DATE: June 6, 2023 TO: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Andrew Lorentzen, Planner SUBJECT: Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde Agenda Item: 14 Staff has received multiple items of public comment since the creation of the staff report. Please find all recent correspondence attached. As more correspondence continues to come in, additional items will be added to any upcoming Board of Supervisors report. To date staff has received comment from 113 individuals in support and 80 individuals opposed to the proposal. Attachments: Additional public comments (63 pages) 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:12 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 7:36 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Shops at Rio Verde Comment I oppose to: The opening of Rio Verde Foothills to commercial development. Name Aniko Banovits Email Address anikoemese@hotmail.com Phone Number (310) 651-4250 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Adam Banton <adambanton@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 2:08 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: 174th Rio Verde Dr. shopping plaza-OPPOSITION Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hello Andrew, I'm a concerned Rio Verde resident about the proposed Shopping plaza in Rio Vered on 174th street. I'm reaching out today to let you know I strongly oppose this horrific change in this open desert dark sky community. As I'm sure you have received other similar emails. Count me in as a no go. Thank you and have a good day Adam Banton _______________________________________ Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | SoundCloud | Pandora | Spotify 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:42 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 6:20 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Case Number Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde Comment My husband and myself are full time residents of the area, we are not in favor of the shops at Rio Verde. We live north of Rio Verde Dr off 154th. I do not feel the roads or other infrastructure is in place to accommodate, nor should it be put in place. There are so many empty shopping areas standing empty in the area already, ruining more desert to accommodate this seems absurd. People bought or built out here knowing that suburban conveniences weren’t at their back doors, that’s the part of the beauty and lifestyle we sought when we moved here. No, we are not in favor. Name Ann Bergren Email Address Arecord12345@msn.com Phone Number 715-523-2086 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:20 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:27 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Comment Rezoning in the rio verde /174th area is unwelcome. We do not need to develop every inch of Arizona. I propose a revamping or enhancing the alma school/Dynamite shopping center to reflect the community needs. Iit is currently underutilized and is a central location for the north Scottsdale residents without disrupting our beautiful desert environment . Name Kristin Bonfiglio Email Address kristinbonfiglio1@gmail.com Phone Number 650-703-0681 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:03 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 5:05 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Shops at Rio Verde Comment I strongly hope that the zoning change is not permitted. I do not believe that we can support this project, it will be a blight on our area. Once again, there is land already zoned for that type of use at Alma School Road and Dynamite. That property is available, locals expect it to be used for commercial purposes. Rio Verde is a special place. Please help us keep it that way. Name Jan Brunson Email Address jfbrunson@hotmail.com Phone Number 5303200539 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:03 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 5:11 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Shops at Rio Verde Comment I am opposed to the current proposed project as it will not bring value to the area and only cause congestion and traffic to the area. I would consider something in the future but this project is not acceptable in its current proposed plan. Name Ross Brunson III Email Address ross.brunson@clariant.com Phone Number 5303206375 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:43 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 7:27 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Case Number Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde Comment We ABSOLUTLEY do NOT NEED THIS - there are empty retail spaces at Alma School and Dynamite. And. frankly, WHERE IS THE WATER COMING FROM? If Maricopa County is (as they should) putting a moratorium on building here in RVF, why on God's green earth would they allow this cluster? Whose palms are being greased? Name Casey Cheuvront Email Address caseycheuvront@gmail.com Phone Number 4802748166 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: STEVE COLLINS <fscollins@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:26 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: Proposed shopping center at 174th & Rio Verde Drive Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Dear Mr. Lorentzen, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed shopping center at 174th and Rio Verde Dr. I’m concerned that the proposed shopping center will result in unacceptable light pollution and traffic. We also worry about a center like this over stressing our already stressed water supply. We moved into this area to get away from this type of development. Thank you. Steve Collins Sent from my iPad 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 1:05 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 1:02 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Comment I am against a zoning change. We moved to Trilogy to get away from commercial development and the associated traffic that come with it. Please do not approved a zoning change for shopping plaza going up on 174th and Rio Verde Drive. Name Brian D Coup Email Address brian.coup@nmrk.com Phone Number 4803900916 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:40 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 6:07 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name that would then be shared with County representatives relative to rezoning and with the developer and any other interested parties. A survey was proposed and developed with Board member input as well as outside experts and distributed to members and non-members through the RVHA eblast and social media. Results Overwhelmingly (84.5%) of the respondents’ sentiments were: • A commercial development is inappropriate for the area and residents do not want zoning changed to accommodate commercial development. • A commercial development would not be viable based on population and traffic resulting in empty buildings, which would become a blight on the community. • The support for a grocery store at the intersection of Alma School Road and Dynamite Boulevard is extraordinarily strong (85%). Lesser but significant objections were related to the downsides of growth such as increased traffic, noise and water usage. Of those responses in favor of development, the focus was on services such as a grocery store, restaurant and fuel station. Conclusion: The RVHA members responding to the survey as well as Case Number Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde has established tentative public hearing dates as follows: Planning & Zoning Commission – June 8, 2023 @ 9:30am Board of Supervisors – July 26, 2023 @ 9:30am Meeting Location: Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Auditorium 205 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 If you are opposed to the opening of Rio Verde 2 Foothills to commercial development, now is the time to make your voice heard: Please click on the link below to enter your comments, you'll need the Case Number and Name: Case Number Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde Comment Do not want this happening at all. I love our rural/residential environment how it is now. Don't ruin it! Name Jacqueline Creedon Email Address Jacqueline.creedon@yahoo.com Phone Number 480 241-8676 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:40 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 6:01 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Shops at Rio Verde Comment My family would like this area to remain as undeveloped as possible. We appreciate the rural beauty and would rather do our shopping on our trips to town. Thank you for considering our feeling on the matter. Name John T. DeAngelis Email Address Toddthefrog@yahoo.com Phone Number 6022912833 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:42 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 6:17 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 shops at Rio Verde Comment I do not support a change in zoning to accommodate a shopping strip mall in Rio Verde. There is not sufficient infra structure not to mention the traffic on our very poorly planned roads. We can’t support these shops and do not want them. Name Barbara Debi Email Address Bsollars2@yahoo.com Phone Number 480-227-1056 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:39 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 8:36 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Rio Verde Shopping Center Comment With all the growth in our area this is a much needed and wanted addition. By developing it in our area it should reduce traffic on dynamite as we will not have travel west as much to purchase what we could purchase at this new location Name Tracy Drown Email Address Teacyasu@aol.com Phone Number 9726796774 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Janice Elder <janicelynn_4css@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 1:24 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: OPPOSE 174TH/RVD SHOPPING CENTER Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Andrew, We would like to express our opposition to the rezoning of the land at 174th and Rio verde Dr. We find this totally ridiculous. First of all, who is going to support these retailers, Triology and the other two 55+ communities in Rio Verde? A lot of these people leave as soon as it hot We live on 168th St., and I doubt we would drive down there to shop at the stores when we can drive about 20 minutes and have multiple options for shopping. Second of all, there are several retail centers that have remained empty for years around Alma School Road and Dynamite. Why can’t these be utilized? We do not want a bunch of empty building in a few years because these retailers realize there is not enough shoppers to draw into their stores. Third, we have a two way road to get into Scottsdale and into Fountain Hills, we do not want semis on it doing deliveries at all hours. Trilogy has already said they do not want our water haulers on their road but semis with deliveries on the road are ok? Next, as you are well aware we have a water crisis in the Rio Verde Foothills, so it is ok to build more useless retail and provide water to them but we can not get affordable water in the Rio Verde Foothills? I guess we know what everyone thinks of us but we can spend our dollars to support this retail center so it is convenient for Trilogy and the other 55+ communities. We won’t be shopping there. The majority of us purchased homes out here to get away from the retail. If the builders are promising the new home owners retail then maybe they should put the center within their gated community. Finally, I am sure the people who have homes next to this proposed center do not want this in their backyard and I don’t want it near from home. It probably be lit up all night long so what happens to the dark skies? Well we have convenience for a few people? If Trilogy wants this, put it in their gated community so we do not have to look at it. We are seeing less and less wildlife because of the constant destruction of the desert to build homes, we do not want a retail center in our backyard. Thank you, Doug and Jan Elder 28637 N 168th Street Sent from my iPad 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:20 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:57 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221- Shopes at Rio Verde Comment As a resident for over 20 years. I have seen this area explode in population and traffic with no regard to infrastructure developement such as roads and water. The last thing that is needed is a commecal property feeding the already existing issues facing this RURAL area. A proposed developement would be welcome at Alma School Pkwy/Dynamite in Scottsdsle where the traffic flow and density factor are better aligned. Name Laurie Evanger Email Address Lerioverde@yahoo.com Phone Number ******* Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:20 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:51 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221- Shopes at Rio Verde Comment I have lived in the RV area for over 20 years. The current infrastructure has not kept up with the current growth regarding traffic and water, for examples. I oppose this proposed development as this is a RURAL community and wish it to remain as such. A location at Alma School Pkwy /Dynamite Rd in Scottsdale would support this project along with the traffic. Name Laurie Evanger Email Address Lerioverde@yahoo.com Phone Number 602-222-1234 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:39 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Saturday, June 3, 2023 10:46 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Shopping Center for Rio Verde Comment I would like to see a grocery store put in to decrease time spent driving to Scottsdale and Fountain Hills for groceries. I live in Trilogy and worry about the elderly especially not having a place to quickly access for food. Name Kim Froehle Email Address mikfroehle@gmail.com Phone Number 480.229.9067 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:43 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 8:04 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Comment Case Number and Name: Case Number Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde We do not want this. This is a rural area and does not need this It will disrupt my home as I live on the south side of Rio Verde Dr. It would totally ruin the country life I enjoy. It will further disrupt the wild life. Ruin the dark sky community we live in. The large communities next to us knew what they were moving into and should not make the rest of us suffer just because they want convenience. Who will be the workers for this shopping center? We already have an empty and failing center at the top of the hill fill tha before there is another behemoth of another center that will stand empty because it cannot be filled. I and my family and neighbors do not have water and yet there can be a empty shopping center that will be able to have water. Name Carrie Harvey Email Address Carries1@icloud.com Phone Number 62369355-3 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] 2 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Erin Henny <erinallisonann@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 3:17 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: Against the plaza @ 174th Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hi Andrew, Please let it be known my family is in complete OPPOSITION of this plaza down the road from our ranch. Like many others have stated before me, this is a rural area, we do not have street lights, we do not want plazas, we do not want more trucks coming and going along our roads. We do not have the population or a community that wants to support or frequent this plaza. We appreciate the animals, the views and the dark skies at night. There are many other shopping opportunities a short 15 minute drive away. This is a total abomination to our beautiful area!!!!!! The Hennys Sent from my iPhone 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:40 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 5:43 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 shops at Rio Verde Comment This is not appropriate for the area. It sets precedent for increased density and commercial zoning. Please do not approve commercial zoning in the foothills. We are rural wirh a desire to maintain our character as much as possible. Itvis not likely to be well staffed clearvput here and it will use groundwater. No Commercial Zoning or Density increase in the foothills! Name Christy Jackman Email Address Eartheme@yahoo.com Phone Number 801-651-6118 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Loretta E. Kaczorowski <pebbleslek@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:02 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: Rio Verde Shopping Center Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hello Mr. Lorentzen. I am a resident of Rio Verde, AZ, and reside at Trilogy Verde River. I have been here for 3 years. I love the area, but I tire of the time it takes to get to a grocery store. No matter what direction you drive it takes about a half hour to drive to a store. The amount of time a person spends in the store is from a few minutes to more than an hour. I try to do as much grocery shopping at 1 time to avoid the long drive to get to the store and back home again. Also, since living in AZ, I went from driving a car to buying a SUV, something I never had an interest in. However, during the hot season here, which is 6 or more months, when I had put my groceries in the trunk of my previous car I had to rush home as soon as I could as I had dairy products, meats, and other perishable items. I traded the car for a SUV so that the AC could make its way to the back of the storage area where I now put my groceries. I don’t think many people think of this inconvenience. In today’s time groceries are too expensive to let them go bad quickly. I brought this matter to the attention of several people, including the car dealers. I am someone who prepares most of our family meals on a daily basis. I need a grocery store nearby and hope the committee reviewing this will give it serious consideration. Thank you for your time and attention. If you need to contact me my contact information is: Loretta E. Kaczorowski 17221 E. Woolsey Way Rio Verde, AZ. 85263‐5356 Home: 480.550.7878 Cell: 571.278.7336 Email: Pebbleslek@aol.com Loretta E. Kaczorowski Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:05 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:47 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Comment I live in Rio Verde at Trilogy Verde River. For those of us who cook we need a grocery store. Driving 1/2 hr to get to the nearest grocery store is time consuming and also gas is pricey. Please, please approve a grocery store at 172nd-176th on Dynamite, Rik Verde Blvd. Name Loretta E. Kaczorowski Email Address Pebbleslek@aol.com Phone Number 5712787336 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:39 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 4:02 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Comment I am very much against the rezoning to commercial use for any land in the Rio Verde Foothills. This community was established for horse owners and country dwellers. If we wanted to be in a heavily residential area, close to shopping, we wouldn't have moved here. We like our dirt roads and casual lifestyle. The existing roads will not support the additional traffic. It is already a fire nightmare considering the limited roads in and out of the community. Far too many of the target population are snowbirds and this will not be a successful development. There are other locations that are much more suited to this type of shopping district. The shops at Alma School are in a much more densely populated area and they struggle to survive. There is adequate shopping available in Fountain Hills and Scottsdale for residents of Rio Verde. If the people of Rio Verde don't want to live in an area that does not have immediate access to stores, they should look elsewhere for their homes. Name Ruth Kaplan Email Address kaplan6650@gmail.com 2 Phone Number 3304656650 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 3:07 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 2:58 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221/Shops at Rio Verde Comment I am in favor of the Shops at Rio Verde. My husband and I live in Trilogy and live fairly close to this location as we live near the Trilogy entry. I actually think these shops could reduce traffic as we won't have to drive into Scottsdale or Fountain Hills as often. In addition, I am assuming that the purchasers of this land didn't buy it to not do anything with it. I would much rather have shops at this location than auto body repair, tire shops, etc. With the second development being built behind the shops, I think there will be more customers to support this location. Name Karen Mistrot Email Address karenmistrot@gmail.com Phone Number 3038688788 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. DATE: June 3, 2023 TO: Andrew Lorentzen, Maricopa County Planner FROM: Carmela Lizzo, President, Rio Verde Horsemen’s Association RE: Shops at Rio Verde, Case No. Z2022221 Back in February 2021 at the RVHA Board of Directors meeting, guest speaker John Rehling with Park West Retail Development presented a concept for developing a 16-acre parcel on the south side of Rio Verde Drive at 174th Street. The proposed development would require rezoning from residential to commercial status. Following the presentation, the Board decided to solicit input from members that would then be shared with County representatives relative to rezoning and with the developer and any other interested parties. A survey was proposed and developed with Board member input as well as outside experts and distributed to members and non-members through the RVHA eblast and social media. Results Overwhelmingly (84.5%) of the respondents’ sentiments were: • A commercial development is inappropriate for the area and residents do not want zoning changed to accommodate commercial development. • A commercial development would not be viable based on population and traffic resulting in empty buildings, which would become a blight on the community. • The support for a grocery store at the intersection of Alma School Road and Dynamite Boulevard is extraordinarily strong (85%). Lesser but significant objections were related to the downsides of growth such as increased traffic, noise, air pollution and water usage. Of equal concern, and perhaps more importantly is the precedent that will be established to open the door for future commercial development in Rio Verde. The 2005 Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan supported our rural environment and residential (only) zoning, and the RVHA members are in alignment with this Plan. Conclusion The RVHA members responding to the survey as well as those non-members who responded agree that the proposed commercial development is unwelcome in our community. The RVHA Board respectfully requests that the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department deny the request for commercial rezoning of The Shops at Rio Verde. Sincerely, Carmela Lizzo Carmela Lizzo President, RVHA 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:12 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 9:25 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Shops at Rio Verde Comment Myself and my family are opposed to any type of commercial rezoning for this project, as well as, opposed to a shopping center being built off 174th & Rio Verde Drive. •This area has a significant amount of seasonal residents that leave before the heat of summer and do not return until late October/November. •The population of our area, even during peak season, cannot support a retail development. •A retail development will bring a significant increase in traffic for a two lane road (Rio Verde Drive). •The increase in traffic, both personal and commercial, will increase the risk of serious collisions. •A retail development can and likely will increase the crime rate throughout the area. •Alma School road and Dynamite is a far better choice for a small grocery store and can be supported by the population of that area in addition to the population down the hill. Name Ann Meyers Email Address Ameyers321@gmail.com 2 Phone Number 4805321945 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:21 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:05 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Shops at Rio Verde Comment Most people moved out here to get away from this type development. For beautiful views, less traffic, no semi trucks, less noise...etc. We are all ok with not having a store this close. If you allow this development to go in it will open up the next and the next after that. Everyone I know strongly disapproves of this. I for one will not buy a thing there if it happens. Please protect us and what we came here for. Name Bruce Meyers Email Address 29307 N 154th St Scottsdale AZ 85262 Phone Number 480-244-2021 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 6:55 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 4:56 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Shops at Rio Verde Comment I'm in favor of this project. I live in close proximity and there are many parcels of land that appear to be for sale in the immediate area. When I moved here 5 years ago, I knew that the growth of the area would catch up with my neighborhood and I was hoping for closer shopping alternatives (currently you have to go to either Fountain Hills or Scottsdale-20 to 30 minute drive-adding more traffic to Rio Verde Dr and other roads in the vicinity). Knowing the type of structures proposed is much better then alternatives (warehouse, gas station, auto repair, etc.). A representative for the developer was going door to door earlier this year to gage interest. I saw suggested plot plans and renderings of how the buildings would look. I was impressed how the developers were striving to make the structures blend in with the surrounding environments, etc. Please approve moving forward with this project. Thank you! Name Mason Mistrot Email Address mdmistrot@gmail.com Phone Number 303-565-0655 2 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:39 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Saturday, June 3, 2023 1:05 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name New Center in Rio Verde at Rio Verde Rd and 174th St Comment I wanted to send a note in support of the development project proposed for Rio Verde drive between 174th and 176th street. I am a member of the Trilogy at Verde River Community since June of 2019. When it first was proposed there was a lot of chatter on the various platforms (e.g. Nextdoor ) and one would believe that most people in the area were not supported of the proposal, I do not believe that is true and thus I thought I would write a note in support of the project. As often is the case the people that are opposed have a tendency to be very vocal and in some cases – quite nasty to people who would like to have a commercial development containing a grocery store in the area. We are about 15 miles from the nearest grocery store, and as the community continues to grow we need to have facilities to support the residences who have moved out here. I have talked to many people, and most within this community support having a grocery store, and some other services, restaurant, etc. It is not 100% but nothing ever is. I think that both Tonto and Rio Verde communities would be similar to Trilogy. Most of the pushback was from the foothills community, though that community is changing also as more residential subdivisions are getting built. The complaints seem 2 to be as follows: It will bring more people into the community and they will trash the area This commercial development will not be a destination location. I highly doubt that people will make a decision to come to the National forest/river because we have a grocery store or not. This will not be a deciding factor in visiting. Instead it is a convenience for the people who are or will be building in this area. It will add too much traffic This actually should diminish the traffic on Rio Verde Drive/Dynamite and McDowell Road. Today everyone has to drive the 15 minutes on these roads to get groceries/other services. Many of the population are retired and are not driving into work and thus not stopping on the way home, they are making a special trip adding to the congestion. This could be avoided if they only had to drive a few miles for their errands. These roads are not the safest especially at night to navigate (e.g.2 lane) It will change our rural area I think that this has already changed with all the residential developments that are in process. We are blessed to have both the Tonto Natural Forest and the McDowell Mountain Regional Park that have set aside protected areas in our community. I think that approving some more zoning for commercial in a prudent way is justified to be a marriage of residential/commercial/recreational I do believe you could win over some of the people with the elimination of a gas station. They are concerned with the vapors from the gas and the possibility of issues with underground tanks I don’t want it this close to where I live No one ever seems to want it in their backyard, but it looks like the site that has been chosen makes sense. It is next to the new fire station, it has the water/sewage infrastructure, and heading west on Rio Verde Drive there is a left turn lane on 174th I wonder if the initial developers had planned for this to be built out as commercial? In closing I believe that this would be a valuable asset to the Rio Verde community and be a balanced approach to the constant challenge of residential/recreational/commercial. I ask that all constituents views be taken into account when this decision on zoning is made Heidi Morrison 3 hzmorrison@comcast.net 408-688-1127 Name Heidi Morrison Email Address hzmorrison@comcast.net Phone Number 408-688-1127 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 3:03 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 2:42 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Shop at Rio Verde Comment I am adamantly opposed to commercial development in the Rio Verde Hills area. Name George Mount Email Address gbmount@rnsmte.com Phone Number 4806831934 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 9:54 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 10:06 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 rio verde shopping center Comment Unnecessary development. The Foothills would be better served by a grocery store located at Alma School and Dynamite by the gas station. The one way road of Rio Verde is a poor choice to create commercial development and more traffic flow - it is already a dangerous road (many bicyclist fatalities, rollovers, and collision). Many people in this community bought plots here BECAUSE of the lack of commercial development. The noise, lights, and traffic are unwelcome. Lastly, the water situation is dire and we are without a short term or long term plan. To create more development here is problematic for many reasons, but the water shortage issue in rio verde and the foothills is insurmountable at present. Who is benefitting from this development? It isn’t rio verde foothills residents (who are paying a new mortgage for water, a basic necessity). Food for thought - who will work at these stores/restaurants? The shops at alma school and dynamite have a hard enough time filling vacancies as is. Do we need empty commercial 2 buildings in our beautiful community? If Trilogy and Tonto Verde residents want a commercial shopping center near their residences, why didn’t they buy houses in senior living communities in Sun City or Surprise? Name Morgan Nelson Email Address Morganlnelson@gmail.com Phone Number 5625449787 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 8:09 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 8:08 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2023221 Comment As a native to Arizona, and a long time desert motorcycle rider, we moved out to Rio Verde because of its rural area. What comes with that is no stores, no big commercial businesses either. We enjoy the rural life because it's like stepping back in time and helping your neighbors. Lately, it's been a building of tiny homes that make our area look more like the city. If anyone reading this has spent anytime visiting Needlerock on the weekends it's pretty busy with people from the city. By adding a grocery store and other stores it will bring in more people and more traffic. Rio Verde drive is already busy with just 2 lanes, now start adding more people crime will go up as it has been shown to happen. Besides that where will the water come from that we already don't have? Let's keep Rio a small family oriented town and help reduce not only our carbon footprint, but, keep the limited water use for homes with families that really need it. Please don't bring the city to our rural area, as the majority of us moved here just for that reason. Thank you for helping keep Rio Verde a small town Name Greg Parker 2 Email Address Greg_parker@desertinet.com Phone Number 602-818-4932 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:43 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 7:25 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Comment I am opposed to a commercial development in Rio Verde. We live one block down from where this proposed commercial development is going to be built, and it will be in direct view of our backyard patio. This is not wanted nor needed in our rural community. The reason we all moved out here was to get away from these types of developments. Name Stacie Rahm Email Address stacie04@hotmail.com Phone Number 602-432-8258 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:43 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 6:54 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221- shops at rio verde Comment I am not in favor of this. We are a rural area for a reason. We also don’t even have a water source but you’re willing to bring shops here. That’s disgusting. Name Autumn Raymond Email Address autumndb87@gmail.com Phone Number 4802068154 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 10:59 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Retail store at 174th Street Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: DONALD REITER <donald.reiter@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 10:51 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Retail store at 174th Street Good day. Pls accept my “No” regarding putting in a convenience retail store space at 174th and Rio Verde. With the establishment of a another community being added in addition to the Trilogy at Verde community that is already expanding … and a potential water dispensing system … the additional traffic, congestion, safety issues from water truck traffic … it’s simply too much for that location. And will great decrease the value of the 2,000 residents in Trilogy at Verde River. The Rio Verde and Tonto Verde are already putting in a convenience store and should be complete within a month or two … why two?? Sincere, Don Reiter, Commander, USN, Retired and Senior Civilian, DoD Retired Sent from my iPhone 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:02 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 3:37 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde Comment As a twenty-five-year resident of Rio Verde Foothills, I am opposed to a change in zoning to commercial and am opposed to the building of shops in our area. We have a terrible problem with water and this development will only add to the problem no matter what the developer says. Name Judy Riley Email Address jer4horses@yahoo.com Phone Number 602-882-3422 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:43 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 7:13 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Rio Verde Shops Comment I have been out here in the Rio Verde foothills since 1997. This community is a way of Life! Different from the city of shops and gas stations. This is the last frontier of adventure. We do not need a shopping Center and Gas station!! Seven miles up the hill is a gas station, Banks, restaurants, Walgreens. Please take our plea to save this area for Families and Retired people to enjoy the wildlife and the Beauty of the Sonoran Desert.Overwhelmingly (84.5%) of the respondents’ sentiments were: • A commercial development is inappropriate for the area and residents do not want zoning changed to accommodate commercial development. • A commercial development would not be viable based on population and traffic resulting in empty buildings, which would become a blight on the community. • The support for a grocery store at the intersection of Alma School Road and Dynamite Boulevard is extraordinarily strong (85%). Lesser but significant objections were related to the downsides of growth such as increased traffic, noise and water usage. Of those responses in favor of development, the focus was on services such as a grocery store, restaurant and fuel station. 2 Conclusion: The RVHA members responding to the survey as well as those non-members who responded agreed that the proposed commercial development is unwelcome in our community. This data may prove useful in future discussions with the developers and County officials if the proposed request for rezoning moves forward. The support for a grocery store in Scottsdale at the more reasonable location of Alma School Road and Dynamite Boulevard will be shared with the entity responsible for the development of the parcel available for this purpose. Name Reba shepherd Email Address getalifen2016@gmail.com Phone Number 480 683 2225 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Dr. Domenic Signorelli <footdoctoraz@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 5:32 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: Support of the 174th/RVF Shopping Center Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Mr Lorentzen, As A resident of Maricopa County and living near N 138th street, I am in complete favor of the Shopping Center as it will provide easier access to much needed services and necessities that are at least 30 minutes or more currently. I am a retired and disabled Orthopedic Surgeon choosing to live in this area for peace and open space. I believe the Shopping Center will just add value to the area and provide a new, closer convenient location for the RVF community as well as the communities off Forest Dr. Respectfully Submitted. Dr. Domenic Signorelli 13807 E Red Bird Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Anneliese Smith <anneliese.r.smith@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 9:03 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: Shopping center at Rio Verde/174th Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Good morning! I know a lot of people in the Rio Verde Foothills area are in opposition for the proposed shopping center at Rio Verde and 174th St. My family, however, are very much in favor of a shopping center. With three small children (3, 2, and 2), driving 25 minutes to the closest grocery store isn’t always convenient, especially if you were just at the store and realize you’ve forgotten an ingredient for dinner. Many of our neighbors want to “preserve the way of life” out here, which I completely understand. We live in a beautiful community with stellar views and nature. While I would like to preserve the nature and beauty of our community, I don’t think one shopping center is going to spoil that for everyone out here. Thank you for your time, Anneliese Smith Pesch 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:40 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 6:02 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z202221 The Shops at Rio Verde Comment I am strongly opposed to placement of a retail shopping center at 174th and Rio Verde Drive. The properties directly adjacent and close by are residential, larger lots and many owners keep horses and other livestock. The added traffic, noise, trash and light pollution and inevitable increase in crime will ruin the rural area on the south side of RVDrive just as the high density residential development at Trilogy has done. I will never shop there. Name Michelle Stickles Email Address mastickles29@gmail.com Phone Number 949 375 1324 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 1:46 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 1:43 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name The Shops at Rio Verde Z2022221 Comment We moved to the Rio Verde Foothills for the peace and quiet of a rural life. We oppose any zoning changes that include commercial use, as it is an unnecessary addition to our community. The shops at Alma School and Dynamite are half vacant, (4 miles away) and to add more shops and retail for a neighborhood that can't support the shops there, is ridiculous. Additionally, if commercial zoning is approved, it opens the door for the rest of Rio Verde to be developed and we absolutely oppose that. Please deny the developer's request. Name Joe Stock Email Address HawknestJoe@gmail.com Phone Number 4802270368 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 3:03 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 2:49 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Park West Retail Development Comment When I moved to Rio Verde (from LOS ANGELES) I understand that the closest shopping would be at 20 minutes away, either Fountain Hills, or up Alma School if you just needed gas/drug store. I was 100% fine with this, welcomed this, it is quiet, serene and you can even sometimes see the stars at night. There is not a lot of traffic either. Again I LOOKED FORWARD TO and knew that I would plan my grocery needs and also, in our community if you really need something, you can always ask a neighbor. People perhaps are friendlier because of it. Therefore, the LAST THING I WANT is to have a development on Dynamite, especially near 174-176 because THEN it will be close to backing up near my street in Rio. I don't know a lot of people here in Rio but the ones I know also do not want it. Of course the Minnesotans, who knows what they want but they are NOT HERE YEAR ROUND so again, that is another reason not to put a large center in that space. People have already left and it is not even June 6th! 2 Please don't grant the zoning change, it is not needed or wanted. Name Lynn Swanson Email Address lynn@nylaconsulting.com Phone Number 310-780-7978 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Steve Thompson <sthompson65.st@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 6:16 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Andrew, We look forward & support the proposed shopping center at 174th street & Rio Verde Drive. Our community needs good news. Steve & Emma Thompson 13842 E 480‐353‐1115 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:03 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 4:48 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Case Number Z2022221 Comment No. No changing the zoning to accommodate Shops at Rio Verde. Name Lisa Treat Email Address treatlisa@live.com Phone Number 480-734-4566 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:11 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 5:17 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Rio Verde Shopping Center Comment I live in Trilogy Verde River and support the shopping center. It will reduce unnecessary travel to Scottsdale and Fountain Hills for groceries Name Carrie Ulvestad Email Address Carrieu@live.com Phone Number 425-985-9222 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 3:07 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 2:55 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde Comment My wife and I live in Trilogy and we are strongly in favor of a small shopping center at this location. Our area is lacking in some basic services...especially a food store. If tastefully done with appropriate landscaping, I think this will be a welcome addition to the community. It will cut down on traffic and miles traveled by local residents to either Scottsdale or Fountain Hills to pick up essentials. Name Eduardo Venegas Email Address venegas356@gmail.com Phone Number 7752338199 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:41 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 6:17 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Case Number Z2022221 Comment No change in the zoning we do not want the zoning changed in the RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS we do not commercial in our RVF area and no to the shopping plaza on 174th and dynamite/rio verde drive Name Kimberly Waldum Email Address kwaldum8447@gmail.com Phone Number 5617238351 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:42 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 6:20 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Case Number Z2022221 Comment Name: Case Number Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde Please do not change our zoning anywhere in the Rio Verde Foothills Name Kimberly Waldum Email Address kwaldum8447@gmail.com Phone Number 5617238351 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 3:02 PM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 2:02 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Case Number Z2022221 Comment A fuel station could lead to future groundwater contamination and that would be a catastrophic thing to happen after fighting so hard to secure a long term solution involving EPCOR Name Kimberly Waldum Email Address kwaldum8447@gmail.com Phone Number 5617238351 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 9:06 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 9:04 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Proposed Shopping Center on Rio Verde Dr and 174th Comment I live in Trilogy and I am strongly in favor of a small shopping center at this location. Our area is lacking in some basic services...especially a food store. If tastefully done with appropriate landscaping, I think this will be a welcome addition to the community. It will cut down on traffic and miles traveled by local residents to either Scottsdale or Fountain Hills to pick up essentials. Name Karen Weinberg Email Address karencarmel@gmail.com Phone Number 7758494168 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 6:44 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 8:37 PM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Z2022221 Comment Shops at Rio Verde We are 10+ year residents of Rio Verde Foothills and we do not want retail in our community and would be opposed to the development at Rio Verde Dr and 174th area Name Kent Wheeler Email Address kowboydzl@gmail.com Phone Number 4809805430 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 1 Andrew Lorentzen (PND) From: Rachel Applegate (PND) Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 7:45 AM To: Andrew Lorentzen (PND) Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 7:42 AM To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case Comment on a Planning Case (Section Break) Case Number & Project Name Case Number Z2022221 - Shops at Rio Verde Comment DO NOT RE-ZONE for this shopping center. The Rio Verde Foothills has no secure water source yet. There should be absolutely NO re-zoning for commercial or large developments until the Foothills has secure water. The existing nearby shopping centers have many vacancies. This is NOT needed and will be an empty blight. The very same PART TIME residents who support this for "convenience" have fought against the RVF having permanent water - because they find trucks to be "inconvenient." How do they suppose that goods will come to the shops? NO RE-ZONING! Name Amy Wolff Email Address amy@amywolffinteriors.com Phone Number 4806830200 Comment on a Planning Case [Submit Information ] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.