NEWS:
Read the original Arizona Republic Article about our efforts (7-15)
Laveen Girds for Another Growth Fight  (9-2)
Laveen Faces Battle for Development (9-6)
Laveen Gears Up for Another Battle (9-22)
 
 

RECALL LINGNER EFFORT TO LAUNCH---A group called O.W.L. (Out With Lingner) is preparing a petition drive to recall Councilman Lingner on the Fall Ballot. SLAHD is not officially affiliated with the group which can be reached @ NOSPAMoutwithlingner@msn.com.

MISSION:

SLAHD promotes responsible growth to match the Western rural quality of life that has been the hallmark of Laveen. Our informal neighbor group will work with Laveen community organizations, government, and landowners to plan how our precious area will develop. We will be reasonable but firm with misguided attempts to zone for high density cookie cutter housing. SLAHD supports retention of our rural atmosphere, is pro-aninmal/equestrian zoning, and supports horse and hiker trail access. We oppose bringing in bright lights, extension of the urban heat island, and any efforts to over-urbanize our area.

UPDATE ON PROJECTS
LINGNER OPPOSES ANY CHANGES TO DEVELOPER'$ PLAN$

WATCH E-MAILS for ADDITIONAL PROJECTS in pipeline or to be proposed South Mountain Freeway: Demonstrate your opposition 107 acre annexation fight along Carver Rd. EXPECTED: 65 acres adjoining S. Mountain Park, roughly S. of 37th av. to S. of 39th Ave. EXPECTED: 30 acre+ resort in area adjoining 35th Ave. North of Ansell

RESULTS SHOW "THE SYSTEM" IS NOT RESPONDING TO THE PUBLIC'S NEEDS. THERE ARE FEW OPTIONS LEFT. S.L.A.H.D. PROUDLY CIRCULATED PETITIONS TO OPPOSE TRUMP. OTHER PETITION DRIVES, RECALLS, AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS ARE MORE RECOURSES!   Visit Preserve our Community Core website (opponents of developer cabal of Trump-Jason Morris-Nick Woods) skyscraper project. Phoenix City Councilman: Doug Lingner 200 W. Washington St., 11th Floor Phoenix, AZ  85003 doug.lingner@phoenix.gov (602) 262-7492 Laveen Village City of Phoenix Planner karen.craver@phoenix.gov (602) 534-5829 Arizona Republic Letters to Editor P.O. Box 2244 Phoenix, AZ  85002 opinions@arizonarepublic.com Laveen Village Planning Committee   County Supervisor Mary Rose Willcox 301 W. Jefferson St., 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ  85003 mrwillcox@maricopa.gov (602) 506-7092 Help with phone committee Walk your street with petitions or to inform neighbors Post signs and make posters Your Suggestions?

DETAILS ABOUT SPECIFIC PROJECTS ADOPTED, PROPOSED, OR PLANNED:

Tierra Montana is West of 51st Avenue from Elliott (North) to Gila River Indian Community (South). Attorney Nick Woods and Alan Beaudoin of LVA Urban Design Studio are handling the proposed General Plan Amendment change (LV-3-03-7) on 943 acres at this location for the developers.

STATUS: Not adopted yet, but part way in the process.

• Toscano Del Sud is North and West of 35th Avenue and Carver, stretching . Attorney Jason Morris is handling the project for the developers. The plan calls for 96.74 acres to be developed at this location. Up to 4 homes/acre would be built at the southern base of the Carver Hills. The developer will use "density transfer" credits to make up for the fact that they cannot develop about 1/2 of the acreage on the mountain. (Z-51-05-7)
• Link to map

 

 

STATUS: Adopted unanimously by Mayor & Council. SLAHD seeks your input in terms of what actions (petition, legal, or other) to undertake to prevent or further affect this project.

• Z-97-05-7, 208.35 acres along 51st. Ave. East & West sides, various residential density + commercial.

STATUS: Adopted unanimously by Mayor & Council. Concilman Lingner recused himself due to conflict of interest of unknown nature. SLAHD seeks your input in terms of what actions (petition, legal, or other) to undertake to prevent or further affect this project.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Laveen Flood Control Study (large file .pdf---7.5Mb). Very detailed study of land use, demographics, environment, and, of course flood control. This explains the what & why of the Laveen Conveyance channel many of us have wondered about.

Maricopa County 2020 (.pdf). Maricopa County's view of land uses by the year 2020.

City of Phoenix Southwest/Laveen Growth Study, 1998.

General Plan Map (.pdf, 220k)
 

COMMUNITY LINKS
Laveen Website: Link to Laveen Community Pages
LCRD Laveen Citizens for Responsible Development (Community Development Watchdogs for all Laveen)

GENERAL ZONING CASE RELATED WEBSITES
WHAT IS THE GENERAL PLAN?
Laveen Village General Plan Map
City of Phoenix Zoning
City of Phoenix Laveen Village Planning
South Mountain Freeway Site
City of Phoenix Planning Department
City of Phoenix Public Meeting Site: List of all public meeting agendas: Council, Planning, Laveen Village, etc.
 
 

To reach us, please
Call 602-594-0016
E-mail: NOSPAMgordy@slahd.orgNOSPAM (remove the no spam words)

EXHIBITS
Satellite  View, Laveen 1997