Title
(CONTINUED FROM OCT. 12 AND DEC. 7, 2022 AND FEB. 15, 2023) - Public Hearing - Appeal of Hearing Officer Decision - Abandonment of Right-of-Way - ABND 220011 - 4640 East Camelback Heights Way
Description
Abandonment: ABND 220011
Project: 99-3459
Abandonment Applicant: Lauren Proper Potter
Date of Abandonment Hearing Officer’s Decision:
Appellant: Benjamin Graff, Quarles & Brady, LLP on Behalf of Kim Komando & Barry Young
Report
Summary
Rationale: The subject of the abandonment is a portion of land at North Camelback Canyon Drive and East Camelback Heights Way, located directly across from the Appellant's home (the “Abandonment Area”). The abandonment was approved on April 14, 2022, despite opposition from the Appellant and a request to continue the case to allow for further discussions between the neighbors. The Applicant would not agree to a continuance and the Hearing Officer forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Council. Since April 14, 2022, the entire neighborhood along Camelback Heights Way (six parcel owners in total), have expressed opposition. One hundred percent of the property owners located along Camelback Heights Way, with the exception of the Applicant, and an additional property owner on Camelback Canyon Drive (directly north of the Applicant’s home) have joined in this appeal and respectfully request the Phoenix City Council overturn the Hearing Officer's approval and deny the requested abandonment.
Location
4640 East Camelback Heights Way
Council District: 6
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Planning and Development Department.