By Maya McFall | Carefree Independent
The town of Carefree voted against a proposed 14-unit condominium development during the June 30 regular meeting.
The council voted 5-2 against the motion, with councilmembers Diane Roth and Clint Miller voting for the motion.
Carefree’s Planning and Zoning Commission previously voted to recommend approving the development to council.
The details of the condominiums include:
- The site is 0.97 acres, designed to be “harmonious” with desert landscape, maintaining natural wash and existing boulders.
- Seven buildings in total, each containing two units.
- Individual units range from 910 to 1,550 square feet.
- Building height is 24 feet from finished pad.
“For me, this decision is more about one parcel or one project,” said councilmember Colleen Rose-Scurti. “It’s about the long-term vision for Carefree. Every entitlement or rezoning request should be evaluated based on whether it supports our adopted plans, preserves future opportunities, and serves the best interest of our community not just today, but 20 or 30 years from now.”
