PV Council Ignores Residents; Adores Developers
In the past year, Residents concerns surrounding Rt 89A development at Viewpoint Drive were trumped by a pro development Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission and pro development mayor and council. The Fain Signature Group announced in March, striking a deal with WalMart to build a Super Center on Glassford Hill Road. Again, P&Z and mayor and council approved over the disapproval of most nearby residents and citizens concerned over the location and traffic. Recently, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) approved 2.4 Million for barrier construction on Rt. 69 at the West enterance to town. Five years of accidents (126) including 6 fatalities and 35 injury accidents; 23 accidents and 4 deaths from crossover center median. Complaints mainly from Victorian Estates residents has caused Prescott Valley’s town manager, Larry Tarkowski to turn down ADOT’s offer in favor of a “beautification” project and higher cost highway seperation.
My point is, when there is NO conflict with development and developers; Tarkowski and the council DOES listen to the citizens.