Here is the latest email from Cannon Randall:
Ladies and Gentlemen of Red Mountain Ranch: 23 August 2009
Every resident of RMR will soon be in receipt of a letter from our RMR Owners Association Board. That letter reviews the RMRCC owner’s application to amend the Development Master Plan and rezone the open space, now included as the golf course driving range, for residential development. The letter also requests the comment and opinion of residents. More of our neighbors will now be better informed of this possible development. As this is discussed across your fences, or on morning walks, please strongly encourage your friends to write our Association at rmroa@msn.com, and voice their opposition. And, if you have not previously written our Association expressing opposition, please do so. You may also forward your letter to rmrdrivingrange@cox.net , and to our City Council Representative, Ms. Dina Higgins at councilmember.higgins@mesaaz.gov.
A Web site is now available for you to learn of new or developing information about this rezoning issue. Please go to: www.redmountainfirst.org. The Red Mountain First organization was successful in their effort to stop a commercial rezoning at the intersection of Recker and Thomas, and have made their web site available to us to pass along information to those who are in opposition to this rezoning proposal. We thank Red Mountain First for the use of their Web site.
The Planning and Zoning Board Hearing (16 September) and City Council Meeting (the middle of October) are the most important battles we face. We have inquired as to the possibility of a postponement to the City Council review of this rezoning issue. This, to accommodate the high number of “winter” residents of RMR, that they may voice their opposition in person, to our elected representatives, prior to any City Council deliberations beginning on this rezoning question. This has yet to be resolved.
OUR FIRST SKIRMISH….IT IS IMPORTANT: On Tuesday, the 25th of August,
6:30 pm at Red Mountain Elementary School, the developers will conduct a citizens meeting for residents. This meeting is required by City Government. Only one residents meeting has been scheduled. Please attend…..Remind your neighbors to attend…..voice your opinion…..get every answer you deserve. This is the FIRST STEP IN STOPPING this assault on individual homeowners and families; on our community; and on the open space and ambiance of our neighborhood, which for 25 years, all have enjoyed. Our District Representative on the City Council, Ms. Dina Higgins will be attending.
Our thanks to all who can attend the residents meeting; to all who have written letters to our Association; to all who have offered support; and to all who have volunteered.
Very sincerely,
Cannon Randall
