Comments on: Eddie S. Maddock: What’s Next Sedona?

By: Jan W.

Jan W. — Mon, 13 May 2019 15:17:31 +0000

With a 12% funding increase proposed for the regional (Sedona) Chamber in the 2019-20 fiscal year funding, it’s pretty mind boggling why that $2,492,500 couldn’t be put to better use by investing in things such as improving the Brewer Road park. And what about the many traffic projects slated?

Instead millions – seriously – MILLIONS of $$$$$ continue to be thrown at this cash cow (C of C) that cannot sate their greedy appetites since their hands are constantly in the City cookie jar filled with other people’s hard earned money.

By: Gregg

Gregg — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:59:23 +0000

@Frank, Bad News, KSB hooking up with the chamber of commerce and city government? And why should that surprise you? Have you forgotten for the last couple of years or so they have given their blessing to the god-awful laser wildlife fright lights into the wilderness during the holiday season?

Phonies? Take your pick and that includes funding to their bogus causes as well. “Keep Sedona Beautiful?” Right (NOT).

By: Frank, Bad News

Frank, Bad News — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:12:52 +0000

Keep Sedona Beautiful, Chamber of Commerce, and City of Sedona have joined forces to campaign for “sustainability” – no more plastic straws in restaurants, etc., etc., blah, blah, blah.

Now not saying “sustainability” is a bad idea, what does hit a nerve is KSB joining forces with this C of C who have probably (maybe next to developers) been the single most devastating encroachment for maintaining Sedona’s beauty.

Hypocritical – both C of C and City of Sedona – but Keep Sedona Beautiful joining forces with them on this pathetic effort to cover up the damage they’ve collectively allowed to occur in Sedona? The founder(s) of KSB must be turning over in their graves.

By: Joy, VOC

Joy, VOC — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 02:56:18 +0000

@denney family My heart and soul feels restored with your good words about not tearing down the existing structure, but my friends won’t look to live here now. They’ve made their decision. Welcome to our village and please work hard to keep your home and our many neighborhoods peaceful and beautiful for those that will visit you as customers. We are proud of our dark skies and wild animals and quality visitors who pick up their own trash and walk around our safe villages quirky shops because they respect the desert. Thank you SedonaEye.com for being here for us to swap news and hear about our community. I am of the belief it’s the one place we hear the truth.

By: Jon and Tish Denney

Jon and Tish Denney — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:24:58 +0000

@Joy VOC
The Denney family recently purchased the BnB I think you are referring on Sin Salida in August ’18. We have no intention to “tear it down or build anything new” and are in the process of updating and revitalizing the property. This is the historic Dickison Ranch Homestead which was part of their 150 acre cattle ranch and the last property Homesteaded in the Sedona area….a lot of history here which we will continue to protect and to share with guests and family.

By: Alarmed

Alarmed — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:27:19 +0000

@Bob, Uptown. I suggest you drive by 460 Peach Lane since you live in Uptown. It’s a drop down dead VACANT LOT–only one tree on it, nothing else.

In fact, City RESOLUTION NO. 2018-06 is entitled: “A Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Sedona, Arizona, Approving a development agreement with Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity, a private non-profit corporation, for the 460 Peach Lane Project. (Dated the 13th day of March, 2018).

By: Bob, Uptown

Bob, Uptown — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:18:53 +0000

@alarmed Where did city get its valuations & fees to forgive? Whose the owner?

460 Peach Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336 – realtor.com®
https://www.realtor.com/…/460-Peach-Ln_Sedona_AZ_86336_M10256-00545

View 1 photos for 460 Peach Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336 a bed, bath, 0.26 acres. land built in that sold on 07/12/2013.

This property was last sold for $130,000 in 2013.

By: Joy, VOC

Joy, VOC — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:52:33 +0000

Friends looking at a Sin Salida house said that other friends said a bed and breakfast on private property there can be torn down and a high rise of 3 stories put on it. They aren’t buying in VOC now and won’t buy in Sedona. They’re buying in Tucson because it has height requirements and won’t allow “visual vistas” to be impeded. I’m sick about this change in our beautiful peaceful red rock desert. SICKENED. That ugly hotel eyesore is WRONG.

By: Alarmed

Alarmed — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:28:45 +0000

Since Affordable Housing is now exempt from density calculations, will it be subsidized by the City of Sedona in the future?

BTW, the City Council approved payment of sewer capacity and development impact fees of $38,373.75 from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund along with a waiver of building permit fees of approximately $7,700 for the Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity’s three, 3 bedrooom townhomes coming to 460 Peach Lane in Uptown. An Administrative Waiver for the reduction of both side lot setbacks was approved by the Community Development Director (Karen?).

This property is 0.26 acres in size and zoned High Density Multifamily Residential ( RM-3). The property is not within a Community Focus Area (CFA).

By: @wm D

@wm D — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:14:15 +0000

(deleted by editor) I welcome low cost affordable housing in Sedona….