Cottonwood public meetings in 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, to consider several items: an update on the General Plan, a conditional use permit for grandmother quarters, and design review and conditional use permit applications for the San Cipriano Townhomes Phase II. The meeting will also include approval of the November 20, 2023 minutes and a call to the public.

• General Plan Update
• CUP-23-009 - Grandmother Quarters
• DR-23-013 - San Cipriano Townhomes Phase II
• CUP-23-010 - San Cipriano Townhomes Phase II

Alternate Pension & Benefit Trust

The Alternate Pension and Benefit Plan Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting. The board is scheduled to discuss the dissolution of the trust and review the annual report ending June 30, 2023.

• Update on the Alternate Pension and Benefit Trust dissolution
• Annual report ending June 30, 2023

Public Safety & Personnel Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board will meet to administer board business and approve membership applications for new fire fighters. The board will also conduct the oath of office for Ron Collis and review minutes from the December 9, 2022, meeting.

• Oath of Office for Ron Collis
• Approval of December 9, 2022, Fire Board minutes
• Membership induction for Damien Basset, Janine Jaber, Paul Vocca, and Jeffrey Bowers

Public Safety & Personnel Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board of Directors for the Cottonwood Police Department will hold a public meeting on December 12, 2023. The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order, roll call, and a call to the public.

• Call to order
• Roll call
• Call to Public

Public Safety & Personnel Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board of Directors for the Cottonwood Fire Department is holding a routine public meeting on December 12, 2023. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, call to public, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023 at 2:45 PM
• Location: Public Safety – Police Department Conference Room, 199 S Sixth Street, Cottonwood, AZ
• Agenda includes call to order, roll call, call to public, and adjournment only

Public Safety & Personnel Board

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board will conduct an oath of office for three members and review required annual training. The board will also vote on membership applications for two police officers to join the retirement system.

• Oath of Office for Ron Collis, Kevin Murie, and Chad Sinn
• Approval of December 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Retirement induction vote for Nathan Huibregtse
• Retirement induction vote for Daniel Francis

Airport Commission

The Cottonwood Airport Commission will consider recommending a contract award for an aviation fuel vendor under RFP FY24-AP-01, with EPIC Fuels ranked second in scoring. They will also receive a presentation on the draft General Plan Update's Airport Element from the Community Development Department. Old business includes creating a public information handout and appointing two commissioners to a new Airport Noise Advisory Committee.

• Recommendation of award for aviation fuel vendor under RFP FY24-AP-01 (EPIC Fuels proposal: 5-year term, $7,500 one-time concession, $0.005/gal cooperative marketing)
• Presentation of draft General Plan Update - Airport Element
• Creation of an information handout for the public
• Appointment of two commissioners to Airport Noise Advisory Committee
• Airport Manager's Report and Airport Operations & Noise Abatement Report

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the draft General Plan Update, a policy document intended to guide community development over the next decade. This discussion follows previous reviews by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The plan covers topics such as land use, housing, and transportation.

• Discussion and review of the General Plan Update draft

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a design review and conditional use permit for a Chipotle restaurant at 611 S. Main Street, plus two zoning ordinance amendments regarding fences/outdoor storage and landscaping. The commission will also continue discussions on the General Plan update, which was introduced at the previous meeting.

• DR-23-011: Design review for restaurant renovation at 611 S. Main Street (Chipotle)
• CUP-23-007: Conditional use permit for drive-through pickup lane at Chipotle
• ZO-23-002: Zoning ordinance amendment on fences and outdoor storage
• ZO-23-003: Zoning ordinance amendment on landscaping
• General Plan update discussion

Youth Advisory Commission

The Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission will discuss several upcoming community activities. The meeting includes planning for holiday events and service opportunities for local residents.

• Turkey Drive on 11/20
• Christmas Parade on 12/2
• Thanksgiving Dinner service on 11/13
• Turkey Event on 11/21
• Babysitting for Employee Appreciation Dinner on 12/8

Airport Commission

The Commission will discuss a request for the City to purchase land adjacent to the airport and review potential modifications to noise abatement policies. Members will also discuss mobile mechanic rates and fees and the creation of an Airport Noise Advisory Committee.

• Discussion of request for City to purchase land adjacent to the airport
• Request to modify airport noise abatement policies
• Discussion of Mobile Mechanic Rates & Fees
• Proposed creation of an Airport Noise Advisory Committee
• Presentation of draft City Plan Update - Airport Element

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the 2022-2023 SHPO Grant Historic Residential Survey Inventory Report, the final deliverable due October 31, 2023. The report, prepared by consultant Vince Murray, documents historic residential properties in Old Town Cottonwood. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Consideration of the 2022-2023 SHPO Grant Historic Residential Survey Inventory Report
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a discussion and review of the General Plan Update draft. The meeting also includes informational reports and a public comment period.

• Discussion and review of the General Plan Update draft

Personnel Board

The Cottonwood Personnel Board is meeting to approve minutes from August 30, 2023, receive a staff update, and review nominations to select the Employee of the 3rd Quarter 2023. The meeting is open to the public with a call to the public for non-agenda items, but no discussion on those items is allowed.

• Approval of minutes from August 30, 2023 board meeting
• Staff update
• Review nominations and select Employee of the 3rd Quarter, 2023

Youth Advisory Commission

The Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to organize for the 2023-2024 program year. They will select a chair and vice chair, review the commission handbook and attendance policy, and discuss the yearly calendar of events including Trunk or Treat and the Christmas Parade. The meeting is primarily organizational and procedural.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023-2024
• Review of Attendance Policy
• Discussion of yearly events: Trunk or Treat (10/31), Christmas Parade (12/2), Easter (3/30), 4th of July (7/4)
• Discussion and action on meeting schedule

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the 2022-2023 SHPO Grant Historic Residential Survey Inventory Report as the final deliverable to the State Historic Preservation Office. The meeting also includes discussion of the November meeting date and routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Consideration of the 2022-2023 SHPO Grant Historic Residential Survey Inventory Report (total project budget $20,000: $12,000 SHPO, $8,000 City General Fund)
• Discussion of November meeting date
• Approval of May 24, 2023 regular meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two new business items: a conditional use permit for an accessory residential use in a heavy industrial zone, and a design review for a church renovation and expansion. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, informational reports, and a call to the public. No old business is scheduled.

• CUP 23-006: Conditional use permit for accessory residential use in I-2 zone at 1001 & 1003 W. Mingus Avenue (APN 406-08-002R)
• DR-23-009: Design review for church renovation/expansion in R-3 zone at 750 E. Mingus Ave (APN 406-42-012N)
• Approval of July 17, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of November regular meeting date

Personnel Board

The Cottonwood Personnel Board is meeting to approve minutes, select a chair and vice chair, and review nominations to choose several employee recognition awards for 2022 and 2023. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2022 meeting
• Selection of chair and vice chair for current term
• Select Employee of the 4th Quarter, 2022
• Select Employee of the Year, 2022
• Select Team of the Year, 2022

The Personnel Board appointed its Chair and Vice Chair and approved minutes from November 2022. The board selected award winners for the 2022 Employee of the Year, Team of the Year, and Supervisor of the Year, as well as quarterly employee awards for 2022 and 2023.

• Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ben Kramer as Chair and Joyce Oswald as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Selected Dana Dowell as Employee of the 4th Quarter, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Selected Jeff Boyd as 2022 Employee of the Year (Unanimous)
• Selected Utilities as 2022 Team of the Year (Unanimous)
• Selected Larry Dawson as 2022 Supervisor of the Year (Unanimous)
• Selected Steve Hensyel as Employee of the 1st Quarter, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Selected Zach Smith as Employee of the 2nd Quarter, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for August 23, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a design review for a 75-foot monopine wireless tower at 127 N. Main Street, a conditional use permit revocation for a restaurant drive-in, and a conditional use permit for a corrugated metal fence. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Design review for 75-foot monopine wireless tower at 127 N. Main Street (APN 406-43-007)
• Revocation of CUP 20-008 for FojoL Bros. Restaurant drive-in at 775/777 N. Main Street
• CUP 23-005 for corrugated metal fence in I-2 zone at 231 Jennifer Drive
• Approval of June 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a design review for a 75-foot monopine wireless tower and recommended its height exceed the standard limit to City Council. Additionally, the Commission revoked a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant drive-through that had been unused for over six months.

• Approved DR 23-004 for a 75-foot monopine wireless tower at 127 N. Main Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for tower height to exceed 60-foot limit by 20 feet (5-1)
• Revoked CUP 20-008 for the drive-through element of Fojol Bros. Restaurant at 775 and 777 N. Main Street (5-1)
• Approved minutes from June 26 regular meeting (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a design review and recommended City Council approval for a 75-foot monopine wireless tower. The Commission also voted to revoke a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant drive-through that had been unused for over six months.

• Approved DR 23-004 for a 75-foot monopine wireless tower at 127 N. Main Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval for the tower height to exceed the 60-foot limit by 20 feet (5-1)
• Revoked CUP 20-008 for the drive-through element of Fojol Bros. Restaurant at 775 and 777 N. Main Street (5-1)
• Approved minutes from the June 26 regular meeting (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission approved a design review for a 75-foot monopine wireless tower at 127 N. Main Street, exceeding the 60-foot height limit, and recommended City Council approval. It also revoked the drive-through element of CUP 20-008 for the Fojol Bros. Restaurant at 775/777 N. Main Street due to non-use, and approved a conditional use permit for a corrugated metal fence at 231 Jennifer Drive.

• Approved DR 23-004: 75-foot monopine tower at 127 N. Main Street (APN 406-43-007), with stipulations including 3 branches per foot and 24-month building permit deadline
• Recommended City Council approval for tower height exceeding 60-foot allowance by 20 feet
• Revoked CUP 20-008 drive-through element for Fojol Bros. Restaurant at 775/777 N. Main Street (APNs 406-38-020, 406-38-023, 406-38-024, 406-38-025A, 406-38-025D, 406-38-025E)
• Approved CUP 23-005: corrugated metal fence at 231 Jennifer Drive (APN 406-51-004) with stipulations including structural review and landscape yard
• Noted CUP application fee is $800; fees can only be waived by City Council

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a design review and recommended City Council approval for a 75-foot wireless tower. The Commission also revoked a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant drive-through that had been unused for over six months.

• Approved DR 23-004 for a 75-foot monopine wireless tower at 127 N. Main Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for the tower to exceed the 60-foot height limit by 20 feet (Passed 5-1)
• Revoked Conditional Use Permit CUP 20-008 for the drive-through element at 775 and 777 N. Main Street (Passed 5-1)
• Approved minutes from the June 26 regular meeting (Unanimous)

Airport Commission

The regular meeting of the Cottonwood Airport Commission scheduled for Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for June 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for June 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit (CUP 23-003) to allow a storage yard as a primary use on a 0.32-acre site at 231 S. 6th Place. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, informational reports, and public comment. No other new business or discussion items are listed.

• CUP 23-003: storage yard as primary use in C-2 zone, 0.32 acres, 231 S. 6th Place, APN 406-42-152
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2023 regular meeting
• Call to the public for comments on non-agenda items

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a request to allow a towing storage yard at 231 S. 6th Place. The approval includes specific stipulations regarding fencing and building permit deadlines.

• Approved CUP 23-003 for a tow storage yard at 231 S. 6th Place (7-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Cottonwood Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business items including fuel co-ops, airport zoning, and airpark/business park rent review. Informational reports from the airport manager and on operations/noise abatement will be presented. The public can comment on non-agenda items.

• Discussion on fuel co-ops and possible formation of a committee
• Airport zoning discussion, including potential incorporation into General Plan
• Airpark & Business Park rent review
• Airport Manager's Report and Operations & Noise Abatement Report

The Commission unanimously approved the May 3, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed noise concerns regarding Embry-Riddle student pilots and reviewed existing low-cost lease agreements for airport land. No new ordinances or contracts were decided.

• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 5 meeting by consensus

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications for Local Historic Landmark designation: the Cactus Trap at 1030 N. Cactus Street and the Edens House at 1015 N. Cactus Street. The commission will also discuss the General Plan update, the Historic Residential Property Inventory, the 50/50 Matching Grant, and a project proposal for the FY 2023 SHPO Grant. The agenda includes no old business and no public hearings beyond the landmark applications.

• Landmark Certificate application for The Cactus Trap, 1030 N. Cactus Street (APN 406-22-060A), built 1939, staff recommends approval
• Landmark Certificate application for Edens House, 1015 N. Cactus Street (APN 406-22-042), built 1925-1926
• Discussion of General Plan Update with Senior Planner Gary Davis
• Discussion of Historic Residential Property Inventory with consultant Vincent Murray
• Discussion of 50/50 Matching Grant and direction on 2023-2024 grant cycle

The Commission approved a landmark certificate for the Edens House at 1015 N. Cactus Street. A separate landmark application for 1030 N. Cactus Street was tabled to allow for further research into a historical name. The board also set the 2023-2024 matching grant deadline and award amount.

• Approved landmark designation for Edens House at 1015 N. Cactus Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled landmark application for 1030 N. Cactus Street (Unanimous)
• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Set 50/50 matching grant application deadline for September 30, 2023
• Maintained 50/50 matching grant award amount at $3,500

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a design review for a 75-foot monopine wireless tower at 127 N. Main Street and receive a progress report on the 2023-2024 General Plan Update, including proposed vision and values. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Design review for 75-foot monopine wireless tower at 127 N. Main Street (APN 406-43-007), C-1 zone
• Progress report and discussion on 2023-2024 General Plan Update vision and values
• Approval of minutes from March 20, March 27, and April 17, 2023 meetings

The Commission voted against approving a design review and a recommendation to City Council for a 70-foot monopine wireless tower at 127 N. Main Street. The commission also approved minutes from three previous meetings in March and April 2023.

• Approved minutes from March 20, March 27, and April 17, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Denied DR 23-004 for a 70-foot monopine wireless tower (3-3)
• Denied recommendation to City Council for tower height exceeding 60 feet (3-3)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving April minutes, discussing Kids to Park Day and an end-of-year event, and considering changes to the signatories on their bank account. The agenda is mostly procedural and discussion-oriented.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Discussion of Kids to Park Day
• Discussion of end-of-year event
• Removal of past employees (Hezekiah Allen, Richard Faust) from bank account
• Addition of current staff (Dana Dowell, Kirsten Lennon) to bank account

Airport Commission

The Cottonwood Airport Commission held a regular meeting on May 3, 2023, with no substantive decisions made. The meeting focused on informational reports and updates, including the Airport Manager's report on grants, fuel availability, and the FBO Request for Proposals (RFP) which received no timely bids. Discussions also covered the city's General Plan update, stormwater drainage problems, and the proposed FY2024 operating and capital budget. No votes were taken on any of these items.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2023 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for April 26, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit and design review for a proposed 80-room hotel at 650 W. Mingus Avenue, including a request to increase the allowed building height from 2.5 to 3 stories. They will also review a design application to add one residential unit to an existing multi-family development at 12 and 22 S. 11th Street. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• CUP 23-001: Conditional use permit for an 80-room hotel in C-1 zone, with height increase to 3 stories, at 650 W. Mingus Avenue (APN 406-33-038D)
• DR 23-002: Design review for the same 80-room hotel project
• DR 23-003: Design review to add one residential unit to an existing multi-family development at 12 and 22 S. 11th Street (APN 406-42-075G)
• Approval of minutes from March 20 and March 27, 2023 meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit and design review for an 80-guest room hotel. The commission also approved the addition of one residential unit to an existing multi-family development. Meeting minutes from March 20 and 27, 2023, were tabled for corrections.

• Approved CUP 23-001 and DR 23-002 for an 80-guest room hotel at 650 W. Mingus Avenue (6-0)
• Approved DR 23-003 for one additional residential unit at 12 and 22 S. 11th Street (6-0)
• Tabled March 20 and March 27, 2023 meeting minutes for corrections (Unanimous)

Airport Commission

This regular meeting of the Cottonwood Airport Commission has been cancelled. The agenda would have included updates on the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) request for proposals, private hangar development RFPs, and the commission's 2023 projects and goals, along with the airport manager's report and a call to the public.

• Meeting cancelled
• Fixed Base Operator RFP update
• Private hangar development RFP(s) update
• Airport Commission projects & goals for CY2023
• Airport Manager's Report

Youth Advisory Commission

The Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss old business, including approval of March minutes and planning for upcoming community events such as the Easter Event, Vintage Run, and Kids to Park Day. No new business is listed. The agenda is mostly procedural and discussion-oriented.

• Approval of minutes for March meeting
• Easter Event discussion
• Vintage Run discussion
• Kids to Park Day discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the February 6, 2023, meeting. Members discussed operational changes for the Teen Maze and potential shifts for the Vintage Run. No final decisions were made regarding the Kids to Park Day or the end-of-year trip.

• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two linked applications for an 8.3-acre parcel at 1875 Mabery Ranch Road, north of Dead Horse Ranch State Park. The requests are a General Plan amendment from Very Low Density Residential (VLR) to Planned Development (PLD) and a zone change from AR-20 to Planned Area Development (PAD) to allow a hotel and glamping resort. The commission will consider recommending approval to the City Council.

• General Plan amendment GP 22-006: change land use from VLR to PLD on 8.3 acres at 1875 Mabery Ranch Road
• Zone change Z 22-013: change zoning from AR-20 to PAD for expanded Blazin' M Ranch and Dream West resort
• Proposed development: 66 guest units (26 glamping units and 40 hotel rooms) plus retail space
• Applicant: David Nicolella, Sefton Engineering; property owner: Mabery Ranch Company LLC
• Neighborhood meeting held Dec 13, 2022; concerns raised about music, parking, lighting, creek access, water use

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended two approvals to City Council for the expansion of Blazin’ M Ranch. The project includes a two-phase development featuring glamping units and a 40-unit hotel.

• Recommended approval of General Plan amendment to change land use from VLR to PLD (5-0)
• Recommended approval of zone change from AR-20 to PAD (5-0)
• Approved stipulation requiring outdoor amplified sound to cease at 10:00 P.M.
• Approved stipulation requiring indoor amplified sound to cease at midnight
• Approved stipulation requiring evidence of water soil testing
• Approved stipulation requiring compliance with City Dark Sky Ordinance
• Approved stipulation requiring a parking agreement/lease with State Parks prior to building permits

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving changes to the Landmarking application to make it compatible with the new SmartGov software. The agenda also includes updates on the Landmarking process, the Historic Property Tour, and the Historic Residential Property Inventory, with a consultant discussion.

• Consideration of changes to the Landmarking application for SmartGov compatibility
• Landmarking Update by Committee members Former, Collins, Detjen
• Historic Property Tour Update - Planner Hayden to establish committee
• Historic Residential Property Inventory - discussion with consultant Vince Murray

The Historic Preservation Commission approved moving the landmarking application process to an electronic system with specific modifications. The Commission also decided to cancel the annual Home Tour due to a lack of volunteers.

• Approved electronic Landmarking application with suggested modifications (Unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Decided to pass on the Home Tour for the current year
• Scheduled next field visit for April 22, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a design review for renovating an existing apartment complex and adding 18 residential units at 185 & 195 S. 7th Street, along with a General Plan amendment and zone change for a 1-acre parcel at 1214 N. Main Street. They will also review the annual General Plan report. The agenda includes public comment periods and possible executive session.

• Design Review DR 23-001 for renovation and 18 new units at 185 & 195 S. 7th Street (APN 406-42-169, 406-42-170A)
• General Plan amendment GP 23-002 changing land use from GC to HR on 1 acre at 1214 N. Main Street
• Zone change Z 23-002 from C-1 to R-3 on 1 acre at 1214 N. Main Street
• Review of Cottonwood General Plan 2025 Annual Report

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a design review for apartment renovations and 18 new units at 185 & 195 S. 7th Street. The board also recommended that City Council approve a land use and zoning change to high-density residential for a 1-acre parcel at 1214 N. Main Street. Additionally, the commission recommended forwarding the General Plan 2025 Annual Report updates to City Council.

• Approved DR 23-001 for apartment renovations and 18 new units at 185 & 195 S. 7th Street (5-1)
• Recommended approval to City Council for GP 23-002 land use change from GC to HR at 1214 N. Main Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Z 23-002 zone change from C-1 to R-3 at 1214 N. Main Street (6-0)
• Recommended forwarding General Plan 2025 Annual Report updates to City Council (6-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a design review for apartment renovations and 18 new units. It also recommended that City Council approve a land use and zoning change for a 1-acre parcel on N. Main Street and the 2025 General Plan Annual Report.

• Approved DR 23-001 for apartment renovations and 18 new units at 185 & 195 S. 7th Street (5-1)
• Recommended approval to City Council for GP 23-002 to change land use from General Commercial to High Density Residential at 1214 N. Main Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Z 23-002 to change zoning from C-1 to R-3 at 1214 N. Main Street (6-0)
• Recommended proposed updates to the General Plan 2025 Annual Report be forwarded to City Council (6-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Cottonwood Airport Commission will discuss updates on the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) RFP, private hangar development RFPs, the avgas fuel price formula, and set 2023 projects and goals. The meeting includes informational reports from the airport manager and operations/noise abatement, plus a call to the public. No new business is listed.

• Fixed Base Operator RFP update
• Private hangar development RFP(s) update
• Avgas fuel price formula discussion
• Airport Commission projects & goals for CY2023
• Airport Manager's Report and Operations & Noise Abatement Report

The commission approved the minutes from the February 1, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational reports regarding hangar development, fuel pricing, and the Fixed Base Operator RFP process.

• Approved February 1, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Cottonwood Airport Commission's regular meeting scheduled for March 1, 2023, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at 826 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, Arizona. No agenda items are listed in this notice.

• Meeting postponed from March 1 to March 8, 2023
• Rescheduled meeting location: Council Chambers, 826 N. Main Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with one new business item: an introduction to the 2023-2024 General Plan Update process, including discussion of the plan's vision and values. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, informational reports, and a call to the public. No old business or discussion items are listed.

• Introduction to 2023-2024 General Plan Update process and discussion of vision and values
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2023
• Call to the public for comments on non-agenda items

The Commission reviewed the introduction of the 2023-2024 General Plan Update and the new City Atlas data tool. No substantive policy decisions were made, but the Commission discussed traffic, parking in Old Town, and historical preservation. Public input meetings are scheduled through April 1, 2023.

• Approved minutes of January 23, 2023 (6-0, 1 abstention)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider three related requests for the Verde Plaza Apartments site at 185 & 195 S. 7th Street: a General Plan amendment from Medium to High Density Residential, a zone change from R-2 to R-3, and design review for renovating the existing complex and adding 18 residential units. The public can comment on these items, and the commission may recommend approval or denial to the City Council.

• General Plan amendment (GP 23-001) to change land use designation from MR to HR for 4.2 acres
• Zone change (Z 23-001) from R-2 to R-3 to allow density up to 29 units per acre
• Design review (DR 22-009) for renovation and addition of 18 units, total 70 units
• Parking reduction approved: 95 spaces instead of required 126
• Public comment period for each hearing item

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will discuss updates regarding the landmarking application process and the historic residential property inventory. Members will also receive updates on the historic property tour committee and a presentation of landmark plaques.

• Presentation of Landmark Plaques
• Discussion on changes to the Landmarking application
• Update on the Historic Residential Property Inventory project
• Update on the Historic Property Tour Committee

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 25, 2023 meeting. Landmark plaques were presented for three properties. Staff provided updates on landmarking applications, a historic property tour, and a residential property inventory.

• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Presented Landmark Plaques for Ford house (922 N. 2nd street)
• Presented Landmark Plaques for Mattie C. Howard house (914 N. 2nd Street)
• Presented Landmark Plaques for U.V.X. Smelter Machine Shop (500 E. Cherry Street)

Airport Commission

The Cottonwood Airport Commission will meet to appoint a chair and vice chair, approve minutes, and discuss the Airport Manager's Report, operations and noise abatement, a Fixed Base Operator RFP, RFPs for private hangar development, requirements for aviation mechanics, and projects and goals for CY2023. The agenda includes several discussion items with possible direction to staff, but no final decisions are scheduled.

• Appointment of Airport Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of Fixed Base Operator RFP (interest from two parties)
• RFP for private hangar development (1-2 larger hangars between Hangar B and C, two smaller hangars)
• Hangar G auction scheduled for February 15 via Cunningham Auctions
• ADOT grant for 1-inch pavement overlay of Runway 14/32 approved by City Council

The commission unanimously re-elected its leadership for second terms and approved the December 2022 meeting minutes. Members discussed airport insurance requirements for mechanics and fuel pricing strategies, though no policy changes were decided.

• Approved minutes of December 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Jim Moeny to a second term as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Bill Wade to a second term as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, electing a chair and vice-chair, and receiving informational updates. The main discussion items are updates on the Brick Program, the Landmarking initiative, and the need for volunteers for the Historic Property Tour Committee and the Historic Home Survey. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Brick Program update
• Landmarking update
• Volunteers needed for Historic Property Tour Committee (3)
• Volunteers needed for Historic Home Survey (2)

The Commission approved the November 2022 meeting minutes and elected new leadership. Members discussed updates to the brick program, landmarking efforts, and the Historic Residential Property Inventory.

• Approved minutes of the November 30, 2022 Special Meeting (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner David Collins as Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Detjen as Vice Chair (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two new business items: a design review for a storage and office/warehouse facility at 54 N. Alamos Drive, and a zoning ordinance text amendment affecting definitions, district boundaries, and regulations for drive-through elements, among other changes. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and electing a chair and vice-chair.

• Design review for storage facility and office/warehouse at 54 N. Alamos Drive (APN 406-32-082E, 406-32-084C)
• Zoning text amendment to Sections 201, 402, 404, 418, 419 (drive-through, annexed land, tower height, show animals)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of December 19, 2022 minutes
• Public comment period

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a design review for a storage and warehouse facility at 54 N. Alamos Drive. The body also recommended that City Council approve amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding drive-throughs, annexed land, tower heights, and show animals.

• Approved DR22-013 for storage and office/warehouse facility at 54 N. Alamos Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Zoning Ordinance amendments to Sections 201, 402, 404, 418, and 419 (6-0)
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Re-elected Chairwoman Masten and Vice Chair Randi Garrison (unanimous)
• Postponed Planning and Zoning Commission Overview

Youth Advisory Commission

The Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss old business, including approving December minutes, planning for Easter and the Cottonwood Vintage Run, and the Teen Maze event. They will also discuss fundraising ideas. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of December meeting minutes
• Discussion of Easter event on April 8th
• Discussion of Cottonwood Vintage Run on April 22nd
• Discussion of Teen Maze and setting more frequent meetings
• Discussion of fundraising events and ideas

The Commission approved the December 5, 2022 meeting minutes and scheduled a bake sale for February 22. Members discussed planning for the Easter event, the Cottonwood Vintage Run, and the Teen Maze.

• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved bake sale for February 22

Airport Commission

The regular meeting of the Cottonwood Airport Commission scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the Cottonwood Recreation Center, 150 S. 6th Street, Cottonwood, Arizona. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled