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April 06 - 6pm: Cottonwood City Council Regular Meeting

April 08 - 3:30pm: Mingus Baseball vs Coconino

April 06 - 3:30pm: Mingus Softball vs Coconino Panthers

April 05 - 3:30pm: Mingus Softball vs Shadow Mountain

Off The Bench - Prescott Girls Soccer - Bradshaw Wrestling - Lee Williams Boys Tennis

County Wide - Arizona Department of Transportation - Doug Pacey

Rediscover the Verde Valley - Angie's House - Verde Valley Housing

County Wide - Daniel's Ride - Yavapai College

County Wide - Better Business Bureau - Marilyn Huffman

April 01 - 3:30pm: Mingus Softball vs Flagstaff Eagles

March 30 - 3:45pm: Mingus Baseball vs Flagstaff Eagles

March 25 - 3:45pm: Mingus Baseball vs Mohave

March 25 - 1pm: Mingus Baseball vs Mohave

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Listening to the Verde - Coconino National Forest - Wildlife Biologist Janie Agayos
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COUNTY WIDE
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County Wide - Arizona Department of Transportation - Doug Pacey
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County Wide - Daniel's Ride - Yavapai College
Last May Yavapai College Sign Language Professor Daniel Swartz started riding the Peavine Trail in Prescott everyday to raise money for YC students in need of financial assistance. To date he has ridden 317 days in a row!
Learn about his ride, how to donate and some of the challenges he faced during the year (like freezing temperatures and mountain lion encounters)! -
County Wide - Better Business Bureau - Marilyn Huffman
News Director Paul David talks with Better Business Bureau's Marilyn Huffman about some of the scams that are being reported across Northern Arizona.
VERDE VALLEY EXPERIENCE
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Verde Valley Experience July 2020
On this episode we talk with the Camp Verde Community Library Director Kathy Hellman about current programs offered at the library.
Shawna Figy from the Town of Camp Verde Parks & Recreation shares information on some great Youth Skills camps coming up. (including one this Saturday!)
We learn about the OLLI programs being offer at Yavapai College through our conversation with OLLI Director Linda Shook.
And we finish the program with music from Rob DeFriese Music. He plays us a couple of songs and discusses the new Ant Farm Redux album! -
Verde Valley Experience - Sedona Museum - Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters - VV Habitat for Humanity
On this episode of the The Verde Valley Experience - Janeen Trevillyan from the Sedona Heritage Museum talks about collecting personal stories during the COVID-19 pandemic and reflecting on similar times in the past.
Then, Erin Mabery shares all the great things Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters has been doing. New programs created and they've made they're first Virtual Match!
Next we catch up with Tania Simms from Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Cottonwood AZ. They have been working on a new home in Sedona and have remodeled their Cottonwood ReStore!
We finish with music from Hank Erwin! -
Verde Valley Experience - VV Archaeology - Foster Grandparent - AmeriCorps - Larry & Leslie Latour!
REDISCOVER THE VERDE VALLEY
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Rediscover the Verde Valley - Angie's House - Verde Valley Housing
Listen in as Angie's House Founder Angie Lozano and Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce CEO Christian Oliva del Rio talk about the current housing shortage in the Verde Valley Area.
Since 2000 Angie Lozano has been operating communal living homes for the Verde Valley. Angie's House is a 501(c)3 organization made up of 11 different pet-friendly homes within the Cottonwood area, offering differing levels of support for residents impacted by addictions, mental illness & homelessness.
In 2020 Angie's House saw an increase in requests for housing from individuals who are employed or on a fixed income and cannot find available housing. -
Rediscover the Verde Valley - Friends of the Verde River - Melanie Miles
On the this episode of Rediscover the Verde Valley, Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Christian Oliva del Rio talks with Friends of the Verde River Events and Outreach Coordinator Melanie Miles.
Melanie shares about the great programs offered by Friends of the Verde River and some of the upcoming events the public can participate in. -
Rediscover the Verde Valley - Arizona Pines Motel
Anna May Cory and Bob Uveges purchased the Arizona Pines Motel in 2001. Since that time they have expanded their rooms from 12 to 20+, added a pool and electric vehicle charging stations.
The AZ Pines Motel has participated in a community cold weather shelter program and donated available rooms to first responders during the pandemic.
Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Christian Oliva del Rio talks with Anna May Cory, and her son Cory Bruening, about the AZ Pines Motel and the benefits of their Chamber Membership.
COTTONWOOD CITY COUNCIL
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April 13: Cottonwood City Council Budget Work Session
This live feed is provided by Verde Valley Television.
Please contact City Hall (928-634-5526) to make any comments
or to ask questions related to this meeting.
City Council members can be contacted through the City's website
CottonwoodAZ.gov
Comments posted here should be related to the
agenda topics and remain respectful.
AGENDA
WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, TO BE HELD APRIL 13, 2021, AT 6:00 PM., AT THE COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE, 805 N. MAIN STREET, COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF:
Comments regarding items listed on the agenda are limited to a 5 minute time period per speaker.
1. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE CITY SERVING AS THE PASS-THROUGH SPONSOR OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE VERDE VALLEY HOMELESS COALITION.
2. PRESENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENTAL GOALS FOR BUDGET YEAR 2021-22.
IV. ADJOURNMENT -
April 06 - 6pm: Cottonwood City Council Regular Meeting
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This live feed is provided by Verde Valley Television.
Please contact City Hall (928-634-5526) to make any comments
or to ask questions related to this meeting.
City Council members can be contacted through the City's website
CottonwoodAZ.gov
Comments posted here should be related to the
agenda topics and remain respectful.
To protect the health and safety of staff and citizens, please view the Cottonwood City Council meetings via the city's website at cottonwoodaz.gov (under the Facebook tab). Comments on current agenda items will be received by the City Clerk at [email protected] until noon on the day of the Council meeting. If you wish to attend the meeting via GoToMeeting please go here: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/213579325 or dial 408-650-3123 and enter access code 213-579-325.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, TO BE HELD APRIL 6, 2021, AT 6:00 PM., AT THE COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE, 805 N. MAIN STREET, COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. BRIEF SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS BY MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER -- THE PUBLIC BODY DOES NOT PROPOSE, DISCUSS, DELIBERATE OR TAKE LEGAL ACTION ON ANY MATTER BROUGHT UP DURING THIS SUMMARY UNLESS THE SPECIFIC MATTER IS PROPERLY NOTICED FOR LEGAL ACTION.
V. PRESENTATIONS
COTTONWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2020.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2021.
Comments regarding items listed on the agenda are limited to a 3 minute time period per speaker.
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ORDINANCE NUMBER 695--AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 426. “NF” ZONE NATIONAL FOREST DISTRICT; SECOND AND FINAL READING.
2. ORDINANCE NUMBER 696--AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, FOR A PARCEL OF LAND, APN 406-42-008, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND CLASSIFICATIONS THEREOF FROM THE PRESENT ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), TO CR (COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL); SECOND AND FINAL READING.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA--The following items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or a citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
1. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3091--AFFIRMING THE CITY'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY, MAKING KNOWN ITS COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLE OF FAIR HOUSING, AND DESCRIBING ACTIONS IT SHALL UNDERTAKE TO AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING.
2. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH SRE TRANSPORTATION FOR BIOSOLIDS HAULING SERVICES FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR.
3. SERIES 6 (BAR) LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY CAMILA ALARCON, AGENT FOR COYOTE SPRINGS GOLF COURSE LOCATED AT 1480 WEST ANNAS AVENUE.
4. APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND PERPETUAL SIDEWALK EASEMENT FROM YAVAPAI COUNTY FOR A SIDEWALK BETWEEN THE COTTONWOOD RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT AND THE COTTONWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY MAIN ENTRANCE.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS FOR THE MINGUS AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM 8TH STREET TO MAIN STREET.
6. AWARD OF BID AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH JUD CO LLC, FOR THE WILLARD STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FROM BEECH STREET TO PAULA CIRCLE.
7. AWARD OF BID AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PATRIOT DISPOSAL FOR SOLID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES.
8. AWARD OF BID AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH WEST DIRECT OIL LLC (DOING BUSINESS AS DIESEL DIRECT) FOR CITY OFFSITE FUEL SERVICES.
9. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3092--APPROVING A JOINT DEFENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF CLARKDALE, ARIZONA, FOR COTTONWOOD'S VINTAGE RUN.
IX. NEW BUSINESS—The following items are for Council discussion, consideration, and possible legal action.
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REQUEST FROM TERRY SPALDING TO KEEP BEES AT THE COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY GARDEN LOCATED WITHIN RIVERFRONT PARK.
2. ORDINANCE NUMBER 699 - AFFIRMING/RESTORING CHAPTER 2.40, MUNICIPAL COURT, TO THE COTTONWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
3. ORDINANCE NUMBER 697--AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 405. SIGNS; FIRST READING.
4. ORDINANCE NUMBER 698--AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING SECTION 428. “AR-87" ZONE, AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL; FIRST READING.
5. UPDATE REGARDING THE WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PLAN FOR OLD TOWN.
6. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION OF OPTIONS, AND DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING ALTERNATIVES FOR A NEW CITY HALL BUILDING.
X. CLAIMS AND ADJUSTMENTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT -
March 16 - Cottonwood City Council Regular Meeting
This live feed is provided by Verde Valley Television.
Please contact City Hall (928-634-5526) to make any comments
or to ask questions related to this meeting.
City Council members can be contacted through the City's website
CottonwoodAZ.gov
Comments posted here should be related to the
agenda topics and remain respectful.
To protect the health and safety of staff and citizens, please view the Cottonwood City Council meetings via the city's website at cottonwoodaz.gov (under the Facebook tab). Comments on current agenda items will be received by the City Clerk at [email protected] until noon on the day of the Council meeting. If you wish to attend the meeting via GoToMeeting please go here: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/878654021 or dial 646-749-3122 and enter access code 878-654-021.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, TO BE HELD MARCH 16, 2021, AT 6:00 PM., AT THE COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE, 805 N. MAIN STREET, COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. BRIEF SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS BY MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER -- THE PUBLIC BODY DOES NOT PROPOSE, DISCUSS, DELIBERATE OR TAKE LEGAL ACTION ON ANY MATTER BROUGHT UP DURING THIS SUMMARY UNLESS THE SPECIFIC MATTER IS PROPERLY NOTICED FOR LEGAL ACTION.
V. CALL TO THE PUBLIC--This portion of the agenda is set aside for the public to address the Council regarding an item that is not listed on the agenda for discussion. However, the Council cannot engage in discussion regarding any item that is not officially listed on the agenda for discussion and/or action (A.R.S. §38-431.02(H).) Comments are limited to a 3 minute time period.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16 AND MARCH 2, 2021.
Comments regarding items listed on the agenda are limited to a 3 minute time period per speaker.
VII. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
1. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT--DECEMBER 2020.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA--The following items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or a citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
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EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES WITH FRANKLIN STRIPING, INC., FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR.
2. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3087--APPOINTING THOMAS STOLK A MEMER OF THE CITY'S PERSONNEL BOARD.
3. APPOINTING KENT HELLMAN A MEMBER OF THE CITY'S PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM LOCAL BOARDS.
4. TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY EMIL J. MOLIN, AGENT FOR COVE MESA VINEYARD LLC, LOCATED AT 741 AIRPARK WAY, UNITS 8 AND 9.
IX. NEW BUSINESS—The following items are for Council discussion, consideration, and possible legal action.
1. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING A POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS OR SIMILAR DEBT INSTRUMENTS TO PAY OFF THE CURRENT UNFUNDED LIABILITY OF THE CITY'S PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, OR TO INCREASE THE CITY'S TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX RATE FOR THE SAME PURPOSE.
2. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN 2025.
3. ORDINANCE NUMBER 695--AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 426. “NF” ZONE NATIONAL FOREST DISTRICT; FIRST READING.
4. ORDINANCE NUMBER 696--AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, FOR A PARCEL OF LAND, APN 406-42-008, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND CLASSIFICATIONS THEREOF FROM THE PRESENT ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), TO CR (COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL); FIRST READING.
5. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3086--APPROVING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH WILLARD STREET, APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET SOUTH OF NORTH MAIN STREET (APN 406-42-008) FROM PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL (PSP) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC).
X. CLAIMS AND ADJUSTMENTS
XI. ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRESIDING MAGISTRATE--PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.1, THE COUNCIL MAY VOTE TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THIS MATTER, SUBJECT TO THE MAGISTRATE’S RIGHT TO COMPEL THE COUNCIL TO CONDUCT THIS DISCUSSION IN AN OPEN MEETING.
XII. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE LEGAL ACTION REGARDING THE PRESIDING MAGISTRATE'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
COTTONWOOD P&Z COMMISSION
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March 15: Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
The City of Cottonwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on
Monday, March 15, 2021 in the Cottonwood Community Clubhouse, 805 North Main Street
in Cottonwood. The agenda will include the following:
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of Minutes: February 22, 2021 Regular Meeting
II. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS AND UPDATES:
A brief summary of current events by Chairperson, Commission members, and/or Community
Development Director. (The public body does not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action
on any matter brought up during this summary unless the matter is properly noticed for legal action).
III. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
This is the time for the public to comment on any matter that does not appear on the agenda.
Commission members may not discuss items not identified on the agenda. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-
431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the
Information on the above agenda items may be obtained in person from the Community Development Department, 111 N. Main Street in
Cottonwood, or by calling (928) 634-5505.
A verbal comment period will be provided during each hearing item. The Chair may impose a time limit on each speaker. The Commission will
not consider written materials submitted less than three working days before the meeting.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(B) the Commission may vote to go into executive session on any agenda item pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-
431.03(A)(3) and (4) for discussion and consultation for legal advice with the City Attorney.
The Cottonwood Council Chambers and Community Club House are accessible to the handicapped in accordance with Federal “504” and
“ADA” laws. Those with needs for special typeface print or hearing devices may request these from the Planning Technician at 634-5505
(TDD 634-5526). All requests must be made at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Members of the Planning Commission will attend either in person or by telephone conference call.
matter, responding to criticism, or scheduling the matter for consideration at a later date. Comments
are limited to five minutes for each person.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
1. ZO 21-001 AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD ZONING
ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 428 AR-87 ZONE, AGRICULTURAL
RESIDENTIAL – Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to add a new
Section 428 AR-87 Zone, establishing a zoning district with a minimum lot size of two
acres.
V. NEW BUSINESS:
1. DR 21-001 BANK OF AMERICA KIOSK – A Request for Design Review of a
freestanding ATM kiosk. The subject parcel is zoned C-1 (Light Commercial), located
at 611 S. Main St. APN 406-04-035A. Owner: Bank of America AZ. Applicant: Gensler
PHX
2. GP 21-001 – MIHELICH – A request for a Minor General Plan Amendment to change
the Land Use Classification from Public/Semi Public/Institutional (PSP), to
Neighborhood Commercial (NC), in order to combine 2 parcels with different General
Plan Designations. APN: 406-42-008. Location: Approximately 150 feet South of North
Main Street on the East side of North Willard Street. Owner: Kenneth A. and Jill A.
Mihelich. Agent: Denise Lerette.
3. Z 21-001 – MIHELICH – A request to rezone a single parcel approximately .45 acres
in size (19,602 square feet) from R1 (Single Family Residential) to CR (Commercial
Residential) in order to combine 2 parcels with different zoning designations. APN: 406-
42-008. Location: Approximately 150 feet South of North Main Street on the East side
of North Willard Street. Owner: Kenneth A. and Jill A. Mihelich. Agent: Denise Lerette.
4. ZO 21-003 AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD ZONING
ORDINANCE SECTION 405 SIGNS – Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance text
amendment to Section 405 regarding height and number of signs permitted in
commercial and industrial zones.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Information on the above agenda items may be obtained in person from the Community Development Department, 111 N. Main Street in
Cottonwood, or by calling (928) 634-5505.
A verbal comment period will be provided during each hearing item. The Chair may impose a time limit on each speaker. The Commission will
not consider written materials submitted less than three working days before the meeting.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(B) the Commission may vote to go into executive session on any agenda item pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-
431.03(A)(3) and (4) for discussion and consultation for legal advice with the City Attorney.
The Cottonwood Council Chambers and Community Club House are accessible to the handicapped in accordance with Federal “504” and
“ADA” laws. Those with needs for special typeface print or hearing devices may request these from the Planning Technician at 634-5505
(TDD 634-5526). All requests must be made at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Members of the Planning Commission will attend either in person or by telephone conference call.
VII. SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT -
Feb 22: Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COTTONWOOD
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 22, 2021
6:00 p.m.
The City of Cottonwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on
Monday, February 22, 2021 via the GoTo Meeting online meeting platform. The agenda will
include the following:
All interested persons are encouraged to send comments to the Community Development Director
by 12:00 pm on Friday, February 19, 2021, or attend the meeting virtually through GoTo Meeting.
Instructions for logging into the meeting and other materials relating to the above may be obtained
at www.cottonwoodaz.gov/157/Community-Development or by contacting the Cottonwood
Community Development Department, 111 North Main Street in Cottonwood, (928) 634-5505.
This agenda item may be heard at the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting due to unexpected cancellation of this meeting or removal of the item from the agenda.
Material relating to the above is available for review from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through
Thursday, and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Community Development Department.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of Minutes: January 25, 2021 Regular Meeting
II. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS AND UPDATES:
Information on the above agenda items may be obtained in person from the Community Development Department, 111 N. Main Street in
Cottonwood, or by calling (928) 634-5505.
A verbal comment period will be provided during each hearing item. The Chair may impose a time limit on each speaker. The Commission will
not consider written materials submitted less than three working days before the meeting.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(B) the Commission may vote to go into executive session on any agenda item pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-
431.03(A)(3) and (4) for discussion and consultation for legal advice with the City Attorney.
The Cottonwood Council Chambers and Community Club House are accessible to the handicapped in accordance with Federal “504” and
“ADA” laws. Those with needs for special typeface print or hearing devices may request these from the Planning Technician at 634-5505
(TDD 634-5526). All requests must be made at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Members of the Planning Commission will attend either in person or by telephone conference call.
A brief summary of current events by Chairperson, Commission members, and/or Community
Development Director. (The public body does not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action
on any matter brought up during this summary unless the matter is properly noticed for legal action).
III. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
This is the time for the public to comment on any matter that does not appear on the agenda.
Commission members may not discuss items not identified on the agenda. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-
431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the
matter, responding to criticism, or scheduling the matter for consideration at a later date. Comments
are limited to five minutes for each person.
IV. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
V. NEW BUSINESS:
1. CUP 19-005 MOD #2 - VERDE VALLEY HOMELESS COALITION – A
request for a Conditional Use Permit Modification to a facility currently providing
a day time drop-in center for homeless individuals to offer job search services and
an emergency cold weather shelter. Additional hours of operation are requested to
provide full-time overnight shelter to local residents. The project is in a C-1 (Light
Commercial) zone located at 654 N. Main Street. APN: 406-42-045H. Owner:
Friendship Missions International Inc. Applicant: Carol Quasula/Verde Valley
Homeless Coalition.
2. ZO 21-001 AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD ZONING
ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 428 AR-87 ZONE, AGRICULTURAL
RESIDENTIAL – Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to add a
new Section 428 AR-87 Zone, establishing a zoning district with a minimum lot
size of two acres.
3. ZO 21-002 AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD ZONING
ORDINANCE SECTION 426 NF ZONE, NATIONAL FOREST DISTRICT –
Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to Section 426 removing
specific references to the Prescott National Forest.
4. COTTONWOOD GENERAL PLAN 2025 ANNUAL REPORT – Review and
recommendations for annual report to City Council on the status of the Cottonwood
General Plan and discussion on the next General Plan update. -
December 21: Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission
This live feed is provided by @VerdeValleyTV
Please contact the Community Development department (928-634-5505) to make any comments or to ask questions related to this meeting.
Cottonwood Planning & Zoning commission members can be contacted through the City's website CottonwoodAZ.gov
Comments posted here should be related to the agenda topics and remain respectful.
CITY OF COTTONWOOD
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
COTTONWOOD RECREATION CENTER
150 S. 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 21, 2020
6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of Minutes: November 16, 2020 Regular Meeting
II. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS AND UPDATES:
A brief summary of current events by Chairperson, Commission members, and/or Community
Development Director. (The public body does not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action
on any matter brought up during this summary unless the matter is properly noticed for legal action).
III. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
This is the time for the public to comment on any matter that does not appear on the agenda.
Commission members may not discuss items not identified on the agenda. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-
431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the
matter, responding to criticism, or scheduling the matter for consideration at a later date. Comments
are limited to five minutes for each person.
IV. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
V. NEW BUSINESS:
1. DR 20-005- ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE UTILITY SERVICE CENTER- A
Request for Design Review of a new administration building, warehouse, garage, storage,
gas island and various canopy structures on a 9.74-acre parcel located on the north side
of Coury Drive approximately one quarter mile west of State Route 260. The subject
parcel is zoned I-2 (Heavy Industrial), located at 4360 E. Coury Drive. APN 407-09-169.
Owner: Arizona Public Service. Agent/Representative: Bashar Shammas, fm solutions.
2. DR 20-007- BACKUS AIRPARK HANGAR – A Request for Design Review for a
4,564 square foot airplane hangar on property zoned I-2 (Heavy Industrial), located at
646 S. Airpark Road in Cottonwood. APN 406-08-063. Owner: City of Cottonwood.
Agent: Bob Backus.
3. Z 18-001- INSPIRATION AT COTTONWOOD – A request for an extension of
conditions of zoning approval for the Inspiration at Cottonwood apartment project to
maintain PAD (Planned Area Development) zoning on a nine (9) acre parcel located on
the south side of State Route 89A at its intersection with Candy Lane. APN 406-33-016G.
Address: 345 W. State Route 89A. Owner: Garrison Family Trust, Charles D. & Zondra
C. Garrison Trustees.
4. CUP 20-011 /DR 20-008- SAN CIPRIANO APARTMENTS – Consideration of a
Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for a 2 story, 44-unit apartment complex in
the C1 (Light Commercial) zone. The property consists of 1 vacant parcel approximately
2.60 acres. The site is located at the northeast corner of North 12th Street and Cherry Street.
APN 406-42-094V. Address: 1308 E. Cherry Street. Owner: Cherry & 12Th Ne LLC; In
Escrow To: Meyer Southwest, Inc; Agent: Krishan Ginige, SEC Inc.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VII. SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consentbefore the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the City Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the City Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the City will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. have been waived.
INSIDE COTTONWOOD
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Inside Cottonwood - Chief Steve Gesell - MATForce Youth Survey - Overdose Fatality Review Board
On this episode:
Cottonwood City Manager Ron Corbin talks with Chief of Police Steve Gesell about MATForce and some of the current drug trends in Cottonwood. Recently Cottonwood experienced 3 fentanyl related overdoses in one day.
Chief Gesell also talks about MATForce's Overdose Fatality Review board and the Arizona Youth Survey -
Inside Cottonwood - Parks and Recreation - Youth Sports - Trails - Geocaching
On this episode of Inside Cottonwood.
Parks and Recreation Manager Jak Teel talks with Bruce Jurecki from Showtime Sportz about youth flag football and youth basketball leagues available in the area.
Next Jayne Lee from Verde Valley Little League talks about the upcoming (50th!) Verde Valley Little League season.
Finally, City of Cottonwood Recreation Coordinator Josh Frewin talks about new trail opportunities and the geocaching passport! -
Inside Cottonwood - Career/Technical Education - Skill Trade Programs - Area Jobs for Graduates
City Manager Ron Corbin talks with Yavapai College - Verde Valley Campus Associate Dean Heather Mulcaire and Valley Academy for Career and Technical Education (VACTE) Superintendent Bob Weir about technical education programs in the Verde Valley.
VACTE students have an opportunity to earn certificates and college credit while enrolled in high school, at no cost the students. Many VACTE graduates are entering the workforce, and at a significantly higher wage, because of the education and certificates earned through these programs.
Yavapai College has broken ground on a new building and are expanding career and technical education offered in the Verde Valley. Learn about the programs, including plumbing, electrical, framing, nursing and more. Plus, there are many scholarship opportunities available to incoming YC students. One in particular available to Verde Valley residents is available through the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona (deadline to apply is March 19).
SPECIAL FEATURES
MINGUS FOOTBALL 2019
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Mingus Football Senior Night 2019
Senior Night Presentation at Mingus Union High School
Congratulations and good luck Seniors! -
2019 Mingus Football Week 10 vs Prescott Badgers
Senior night on the Mingus Union High School campus. Watch Live! -
2019 Mingus Football Week 9 vs Flagstaff Eagles
In Week 9 Mingus Marauders host the Flagstaff Eagles.
Plus in our VVTV Pregame Philip Catalfamo and Nick Yatsinko talk with Mingus Marauder Wrestling Coach Klint Mckean about the upcoming winter wrestling season.