Sedona planning panel recommends preliminary plat for 4‑lot Bowers Subdivision

The City of Sedona Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 2.65 acres near the Forest Road extension into four single‑family lots (case PZ21‑00020).

Staff planner Carrie told the commission the application is a preliminary plat only and that the city is constructing the Forest Road extension and associated infrastructure; no homes are proposed at this stage. "We are recommending approval of the plat and are open to questions," Carrie said.

Commissioners questioned the timing — several members asked why the subdivision is before the commission while the new Forest Road is still under construction. Staff and the project consultants said the road design is complete and construction is underway, and that the preliminary plat review is appropriate so the city can coordinate rights‑of‑way and dedications. The consultant explained the plat shows shared driveways to minimize curb cuts and that final lot development would come later through the usual building‑permit process.

There were no public comments at the hearing. Commissioner Sarah moved to recommend approval to the Sedona City Council, citing compliance with the applicable land development code findings; the motion was seconded and the commission adopted the staff report and conditions. The commission recorded the motion as passing 6–0.

Next steps: the commission’s recommendation and the adopted staff report will go to the Sedona City Council for a final decision; any conditions that require changes to the plat would return to staff for verification before a final plat.

Authorities: The chair read the meeting notice and limits of public comment under the record statute cited on the record.

Provenance: topicintro SEG 070; topfinish SEG 643.