Council votes to appeal Planning & Zoning Administrator decision on Rancho Vistoso PAD

Vice Mayor Barrett raised an item about the Planning and Zoning Administrator's Aug. 21 decision concerning the Rancho Vistoso planned area development (property 5U, associated with Safeway Plaza access/traffic). She requested the council consider hiring outside counsel and moving to appeal the administrator's decision within the 20‑day appeal window. The council convened in executive session with the town clerk, attorney and manager to discuss counsel and strategy.

After reconvening, Barrett moved to appeal the Planning and Zoning Administrator's decision to the Board of Adjustments; Councilmember Murphy seconded. Following brief procedural clarification of the motion, the council approved the appeal 6‑0 (Councilmember Green absent).