Council approves right-of-way amendment

At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Sierra Vista City Council approved an amendment to the Development Code allowing eligible property owners to claim credit for portions of adjusted right-of-way property.

In February, City Council approved and adopted the Sierra Vista Roadway Design Manual and associated code amendments that, among other things, revised road classifications for some City streets and adjusted minimum required right-of-way widths.

The newly incorporated amendment concerning right of ways now allows property owners to claim credit for portions of the adjusted right-of-way property to construct porches or room additions. The new amendment applies only to residentially zoned properties and does not grant a reduction of right of way for portions of a front building façade containing an enclosed garage or carport so that adequate parking may be preserved.

In other business:

• Mayor Clea McCaa proclaimed the week of March 10 through 16 of 2024 Girl Scout week for the City of Sierra Vista.
• The City Council approved the transfer of a Series 12 Liquor License for Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz on behalf of RMH Franchise Corporation dba Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar. The transfer is in reference to an acquisition of control on a corporate level, which allows for the transfer of the license.
• The City Council authorized the City attorney to pursue legal action against Edwin Groover to set aside liens Mr. Groover filed against the City of Sierra Vista. The City attorney determined that the liens have no basis in fact or law and noted that this action is the only to way set them aside.
• The City Council authorized changes in the Industrial Development Authority’s issuance of its Education Facility Revenue Bonds. This amending resolution simply updated the firm the IDA is working with and the date to reflect accuracy.
• The City Council appointed Richard Rhodes to the Sierra Vista Transportation Commission.