Development News for Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff Buys 328 N. Humphreys Property for $6.3 Million, Commits to Affordable Housing Development

The City Council approved a purchase and sale agreement for a property at 328 North Humphreys. The city will purchase the entire block, bounded by Humphreys, Beaver, Dale, and Cherry streets, for $6.3 million. The purchase is funded by proceeds from the old courthouse sale, operating capital fund for parking, general fund capital reserve, and a real estate proceeds fund. As part of the agreement, the city has committed to soliciting a development opportunity including an affordable housing component within one year of closing. Funding is identified for interim beautification and improvement projects on the lot.

Flagstaff Council Considers Zoning Map Amendment for Concrete Batch Plant at 6500 E. Route 66

The City Council considered a direct to ordinance zoning map amendment for a property at 6500 East Route 66, amending conditions of a prior rezoning to allow a concrete batch plant. The property is 18.2 acres of heavy industrial zoning. The proposed site plan dedicates Yard 15 for the concrete batch plant and Yard 14 for aggregate storage. Impact analyses for traffic, water/sewer, and stormwater were considered. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with three conditions. The applicant notified neighbors within a 300-foot radius and held one virtual public meeting with no attendees, leading to the waiver of a second meeting. The amendment is consistent with the 2030 Regional Plan's future employment area designation and is deemed not detrimental to public interest, contributing to public good through employment opportunities. The site is considered physically suitable. Access to the site is via an easement through the city's wastewater treatment plant property.

Flagstaff Approves Purchase of Downtown Block for $6.3M, Finalizes Canyon Del Rio Development Agreement Amendments

The city is seeking council approval for the purchase and sale agreement for the land at 328 North Humphreys, which spans an entire block bounded by Humphreys, Beaver, Dale, and Cherry streets. The purchase price is $6.3 million, funded through various city funds including proceeds from the old courthouse sale and capital reserves. A key provision of the agreement is the city's commitment to solicit a development opportunity with an affordable housing component within one year of closing. The city will also be responsible for acquiring additional right-of-way for the roundabout at 4th and Whetstone, and will contribute towards its construction. Additionally, a second amendment to the Canyon Del Rio development agreement was discussed, addressing city payment for right-of-way acquisition for the JW Powell extension, CDR's responsibility for constructing a roundabout at 4th and Whetstone, revisions to retaining wall materials, and a clause regarding Brighton's dedication of right-of-way. The City Council approved the purchase agreement and the second amendment to the development agreement.

Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045 Ratified by Voters, Officially Adopted

The City Council approved a resolution to canvass and adopt the results of the special election for the Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045. The ballot-by-mail election had a 27.5% voter turnout, with 10,439 ballots cast. 57% of the votes were in favor of ratification, and 43% were opposed. With this adoption, the Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045 officially goes into effect. The voter turnout and approval percentage were higher than the previous regional plan.