COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Jeff Thuneman, Development Services Director
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion and Action: Ordinance No. 25-1367 Approving a Rezone of 720 Enterprise Drive (Tract 141, Amended Block 7, Lot 1), 1977 Acoma Boulevard W (Tract 144, Amended Block 2, Lot 4), 2007 and 2013 Chaparral Drive (Tract 2199, Block 1, Lots 1 Through 3), 15.29 Acres, From General Commercial District (C-2), Light Industrial District (LI), and Limited Multiple Family District (R-3) to Public Lands and Facilities District (P-1) (Chris Gilbert)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
PURPOSE:
To consider adopting an ordinance approving a rezone request from Mohave Community College to unify its property under a single public facilities zoning category from three distinctly different existing zoning categories, each with its own separate requirements, to facilitate planning for future improvements to the College.
BACKGROUND:
GENERAL INFORMATION:
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Application No.: |
25-4886 (PZ2025-00149) |
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Property Legal: |
Tract 145, Block 2, Lot4, Tract 141, Amended Block 7, Lot1, Tract 2199, Block 1, Lots 1 through 3 |
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Address: |
720 Enterprise Dr., 1977 Acoma Blvd. W, 2007 and 2013 Chaparral Dr. |
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Lot Size: |
15.29 Acres |
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Applicant: |
Selberg Associates |
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Owners: |
Mohave Community College |
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Staff Project Manager: |
Chris Gilbert |
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Current/Proposed Land Use Designations: |
General Commercial District (C-2), Light Industrial District (LI), and Limited Multiple Family District (R-3) to Public Lands and Facilities District (P-1) |
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Existing/Proposed Use: |
Community College/Community College |
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Proposed Number of Lots/Units: |
No change |
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Density: |
N/A |
SITE ANALYSIS
The subject property consists of five separate pieces of land owned by Mohave Community College (MCC), most with buildings on them and are spread out over multiple zoning districts, each with different development standards. Combining all of its properties into a single Public Lands and Facilities zone will permit better decision making on college improvements in the future with consistent development standards. Area Map, Zoning Map, and Letter of Intent are attached.
The nearest residential uses are in the northeast of the overall 15.3 acres and consisting of R-3 and R-M mixed and multi-family residential uses. There is some single family beyond the multi-family zoning to the northeast of MCC.
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION/CONFORMITY:
The land use designations of the subject properties are consistent with Public Facilities zoning, including Public/Semi-Public and Commercial Mixed Use, so no General Plan amendment is required.
FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR REZONING:
Section 14.05.04 of the Lake Havasu City Development Code sets forth the criteria to be used in the evaluation of all requests for rezoning. Staff findings for each of the criteria are as follows:
Section 14.05.04(K)(6)(a)(1) & (2)
The proposed amendment is consistent with the policies of the General Plan and would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the City. The Mohave Community College is merely combining its properties under one zoning classification.
Section 14.05.04(K)(6)(b)
The proposed rezoning is consistent with other applicable provisions of the Development Code. Any specific new development under the new zoning by the MCC will still be required to secure design review and building permit approval and meet engineering requirements.
Section 14.05.04(K)(6)(c)(1)
The area under consideration is of adequate size and density to allow for the development of the proposed project.
Section 14.05.04(K)(6)(c)(2)
The total site is the City’s public community college campus addressing a public educational need.
Section 14.05.04(K)(6)(c)(3)
The public need for this type of development is best met by rezoning the property into a single category to help streamline the development process when making improvements to the campus.
Section 14.05.04(K)(6)(c)(4)
Surrounding properties already exist as neighbors to the community college. Any future improvements will still be required to secure design review and building permit approval and meet engineering requirements.
Section 14.05.04(K)(6)(c)(5)
All public safety facilities and services are currently available to the property.
Section 14.05.04(K)(6)(c)(6)
The rezone will have no adverse impact to existing drainage or wastewater systems on the MCC campus. Any new development on the property will have to meet all engineering standards for drainage. Water and sewer are already available to the property.
COMMENTS FROM OTHER REVIEWERS:
All reviewing agencies that commented on the request have approved.
CITIZEN’S MEETING
A Citizens’ Meeting regarding the future rezoning was held on May 29, 2025. The Citizens’ Meeting Summary is provided as an attachment.
CONCLUSION:
The requested zoning classification is in conformance with the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan. The request meets all requirements set forth in Section 14.05.04(K)(6) of the Lake Havasu City Development Code regarding zoning changes.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The Planning Commission voted 7-0 at the July 16, 2025, Regular Meeting to recommend approval of this application.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Facilitating improvements in local educational quality by simplifying the Mohave Community College’s ability to plan for and construct the necessary facilities for its operations is a benefit to the citizens and surrounding area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Improvements to the property may increase the assessed valuation, and the City may receive additional property tax revenue.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. 25-1367
Area Map
Zoning Map
Letter of Intent
Citizens’ Meeting Summary
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to adopt Ordinance 25-1367 approving a rezone of 720 Enterprise Drive, 1977 Acoma Boulevard W, and 2007 and 2013 Chaparral Drive, from General Commercial District, Light Industrial District, and Limited Multiple Family District to Public Lands and Facilities District.