The Best Earth-Watching Satellite | GOES 16

Published on May 13, 2018

Views: 13,292 after just 2 hours > Whoa!

Daily Sun, Earth and Space Science

Find GOES data here: http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/ramsd...

6th Annual Caliber Summit | 2018

Hey! There's Mesa Mayor John Giles - you see him featured in this wealth-creation company video?
Has the mayor or any other public office holder invested any of their own money in this group that we know about?
Comments are welcome as well as any disclosures anyone wants to make.

Tom Walker AKA Jonathan Pie on Satire, Freedom-of-Speech and ...

Now here's A MISSION your MesaZona blogger than strongly support. Take the time - about half an hour - to listen and watch . . . If you don't have the time now, bookmark this and come back later.

Published on Apr 25, 2018

Views: 100,129

Political satirist Tom Walker, best known for his viral comedy character Jonathan Pie, talks to Krishnan Guru-Murthy about the purpose behind his satire, why the left need to reclaim freedom of speech and how he’d change the world if given the chance.

You can also listen to Ways to Change the World as a podcast on all good podcast apps and Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

Here In 'The Old Donut-Hole' More BikeShares Than People

What can your MesaZona blogger say about that that hasn't been posted here before? Let's take a look at a number of earlier posts that you can find right here to retrieve some comments made when dockless bikes got dumped all around downtown:Here's just one:
Bike Share Wars Here In Downtown Mesa?
"These self-propelled two-wheeled machines, funded by privately-owned Chinese VCs [venture capitalists] are getting free parking on the public sidewalks - or maybe we should call it "foreign direct investment" in our hyper-local "Donut-Hole" where we now see more bikes than people who might use them on the streets of our downtown community . . . " 

That's A REALITY CHECK and an easy one to make when we really need more reality to deal with all the over-hyped highly-questionable propaganda foisted on the public in an endless slew of slow-jamming improbable proposals in public relations campaigns to makeover Main Street.
With few exceptions, the only people in plain slight using bikes as a regular form of transportation are the homeless.
Like bikeshares, what we get spoon-fed and regurgitated by mainstream media are what city officials and their close cohorts put out -they just don't jive with reality.
Imagine Mesa for sure, with all the pre-gone ready-made conclusions if you can, but let's not get tricked-up by dubious unsolicited developer proposals for "luxury living" downtown in The Old-Donut-Hole. . . or more real estate speculation by the profit-making part of a church under the guise of a two-year renovation in an historic district  Believe it or not?

Yes, it's that Vision Thing. Who's vision?
It's very apparent to your MesaZona blogger that most people who live here - the majority of the public - are all too frequently left out of the planning process from the very start.
In a recent conversation about what was called a public outreach meeting for development plans by city officials' for the Mesa Drive and Main Street area, it turns out that 90% of the planning was done without incorporating any public input.
Just a few days ago, details of some of the plans were made public ("revealed") for a Massive Mormon Temple Make-Over that could transform downtown Mesa. . . that's after the public was kept-in-the-dark for months if not years.
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Dockless Bikeshare Has More Bikes Than Riders

"Private bikeshare companies have rolled out large fleets of bikes in cities around the world and United States, but despite their ubiquity, dockless bikeshare is actually much less popular than traditional bikeshare. . . The source of that data—a report from the National Association of City Transportation Officials –concludes that dockless bikeshare has yet to move the needle on mobility choices. Although dockless bikeshare companies are operating in 25 U.S. cities, the report also suggests that the low ridership numbers explain the cautious approach by cities to the new dockless bikeshare business model. . . "

Full Story:

Dockless Bike Shares Made a Big Splash. But Where Are The Riders?

Published on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in Governing

May 9, 2018, 5am PDT | James Brasuell

 
 

Hey Folks! You Have Just One Week To Be Less Stupid & Speak Up

Jivin' John Giles & The Six-Pack

Just a friendly reminder: Your Future Is On-The-Line
Politicians come-and-go. Fortunately they get termed-out every two or four years.  In non-elected office for 12 years and 6 months, the City of Mesa's Chief Executive and City Manager Chris Brady has somehow managed to increase the public debt (Hello! that's money-out-of-your-pockets)from $36 Million in 2005 to over $760 Million in 2018 - approved by the City Council and you, the taxpayers. Why?

Are you better off now with all the good high-quality high-value and good-paying jobs you were promised by the City when millions in tax incentives were given away for call-centers, industrial corridors, data centers, and employment opportunity zones?  Do you have a better quality of life? Are the Mesa Public schools doing a good job educating your kids and providing them with the skills they need? Has the Valley Metro Light Rail service become  "The Salvation Train" the Mayor said it is?  Are the housing options available to you if you rent affordable? . . .Has your Mesa City Councilmember reached out to you in your blocks and neighborhoods? . . .

Do you feel welcome and engaged with those people inside City Hall who govern and administer this city? Except at election times, do you every see them again? For your information the clock is ticking down for you to SPEAK UP at a series of required Public Hearings that you can see below. It's hard for most people to take time off from earning a living but you can contact City Hall and the City Council member who represents the district where you live - Call them up and see who answers the phone. If you get a message, ask them to call you back if you don't understand something or need more information - that's the way it works. Conservative Republicans don't raise taxes, but watch out and ask for verifiable data if they want to adjust or hike utilities fees and charges.

 

Public Hearing on CIP/ CIP Adoption	May 21 2018
Public Hearing on Utility Rate Ordinance/Ordinance Adoption	May 21 2018
Tentative Budget Adoption	May 21 2018
Fees and Charges Resolution Adoption	May 21 2018
Public Hearing on Home Rule Election	June 4, 2018
Public Hearing on Expenditures and Tax Levy, Final Budget Adoption	June 4, 2018
Second Public Hearing on Home Rule, Home Rule Election Adoption	June 18 2018

 

HEADS UP: Notice of Public Hearing > Planning & Zoning Board

Please note the status of this agenda is tentative and scheduled to take place on 16 May 2018 @  4:00 PM in the Upper Level of Council Chambers on 1st Street.
The Source: Council, Board and Committee Research Center
There are 19 Meeting Items THE BIGGEST ONE? What do we know? 3,200 acres! Clue = EASTMARK
> Next up: WM Grace "Fiesta Village" Plat
> Amending Mesa City Code and Zoning Ordinance
> 145-acre Private Development Plans for campus of   Maricopa Community College
 

There's a whole lot going on this entire month in front of the Mesa City Council with presentations given only by Mesa City officials that have no alternative views from groups of citizens or any kind of independent analysis at all.
There are some BIG ISSUES that are going to have impacts directly on you in one way or another. Please take the time to get informed and then get active - if you don't understand something or have an issue, CONTACT YOUR MESA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER.
Contact Information > Go Here http://www.mesaaz.gov/city-hall/mayor-council

Office of Management & Budget City of Mesa
TENTATIVE Schedule of Public Meetings 
All meetings held in City Council Chambers at 57 E. First Street 

  

Public Hearing on CIP/ CIP Adoption	May 21 2018
Public Hearing on Utility Rate Ordinance/Ordinance Adoption	May 21 2018
Tentative Budget Adoption	May 21 2018
Fees and Charges Resolution Adoption	May 21 2018
Public Hearing on Home Rule Election	June 4, 2018
Public Hearing on Expenditures and Tax Levy, Final Budget Adoption	June 4, 2018
Second Public Hearing on Home Rule, Home Rule Election Adoption	June 18 2018

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File #:

PZ 18062

Type:

PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing

On agenda:

5/16/2018

Title:

ZON18-00121 District 6. The 3600 to 5200 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (east side), the 9200 to 10800 blocks of East Elliot Road (south side), and the 3600 to 6000 blocks of the South Signal Butte Road alignment (west side). Located south of Elliot Road between Ellsworth Road and Signal Butte Road (3200± acres). Major Amendment to the Eastmark Community Plan. This request will make changes that impact Development Units (“DUs”) 1, 2, 3, and 4 related to Land Use Groups the Land Use Budget refinements to the DU character descriptions corresponding modifications to various sections of the Community Plan. DMB Mesa Providng Grounds, LLC, applicant DMB Mesa Proving Grounds, LLC, owner.  Planner: Tom Ellsworth Continuance to June 20, 2018

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Some of the more important ones include:

> File #:

PZ 18071

Type:

PZ Preliminary Plat

In control:

Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing

On agenda:

5/16/2018

Title:

"Fiesta Village"  District 3. The 1000 through 1100 blocks of South Alma School Road (west side) and the 1200 through 1300 blocks of West Southern Avenue (north side). Located at the northwest corner of Alma School Road and Southern Avenue. (16± acres). Preliminary Plat. Adam Baugh, Withey Morris, PLC, applicant WM Grace Development Co., ETAL, owner. (Companion Case to  ZON18-00066, associated with item *4-e)   Planner: Lesley Davis Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions

Attachments:

1. Vicinity Map, 2. Staff Report, 3. Narrative, 4. Preliminary Plat

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> File #:

PZ 18065

Type:

PZ City Code

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing

On agenda:

5/16/2018

Title:

Amending Chapters 66, 67, 69, 71, 74, and 77 of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance; Title 11 of the Mesa City Code. (Citywide) (ZON17-00603)  The amendments include Clarification of authority and duties of the Zoning Administrator Planning Hearing Officer Design Review Board Board of Adjustment Modifications and clarifications to application requirements public notice expirations and extensions of approved requests the appeals process.   Planner: Lisa Davis Staff Recommendation: Approval

Attachments:

1. Staff Memo, 2. Appendix

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> File #:

PZ 18053

Type:

PZ General Plan

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing

On agenda:

5/16/2018

Title:

ZON18-00181 District 6. The 9500 to 9800 block of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located north of the US-60 at the west side of Crismon Road. (32.2± acres). Minor General Plan amendment to change the Character Type from Employment to Neighborhood. This request will allow for a small-lot single-residence subdivision and multi-residence development. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Crismon BFC, LLC, owner. (Companion Case to ZON18-00067 and Preliminary Plat “Bella Encanta”, associated with items 8-b and 9-a)  Staff Planner: Lisa Davis Continuance requested by applicant to June 20, 2018

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> File #:

PZ 18066

Type:

PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing

On agenda:

5/16/2018

Title:

ZON18-00067 District 6. The 9500 to 9800 block of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located north of the US-60 at the west side of Crismon Road. (32.2± acres). Rezoning from NC-BIZ and PEP-PAD-CUP to RSL-2.5-PAD and RM-3-PAD; and Site Plan Review.  This request will allow for a small-lot single-residence subdivision and multi-residence development. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Crismon BFC, LLC, owner. (Companion Case to ZON18-00181 and Preliminary Plat “Bella Encanta”, associated with items 8-a and 9-a)  Planner: Lisa Davis Continuance requested by applicant to June 20, 2018

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 HERE'S THE ENTIRE PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA:

Attachments:

• Meeting Items (19)

19 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items

File # Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details PZ 18054 2-a PZ Minutes Minutes from the April 17, 2018 and April 18, 2018 study sessions and regular hearing.     Not available PZ 18060 3-a PZ Zoning - Action ZON18-00096 District 1. The 1000 through 1100 blocks of North Mesa Drive (west side) and the 300 block of East Brown Road (south side). Located at the southwest corner of Mesa Drive and Brown Road. (1± acres). Site Plan Modification. This request will allow for the development of a restaurant with drive-thru. Eric Gerster, Sustainability Engineering Group, applicant; Fitch Plaza Partners, LLC, owner. Planner: Cassidy Welch Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18055 3-b PZ Zoning - Action ZON18-00102 District 6. The 1200 block of South Crismon Road (east side). Located south of Southern Avenue on the east side of Crismon Road. (0.7± acres). Site Plan Modification. This request will allow for the development of a multi-tenant commercial building with an associated drive-thru. Chris Cooper, Arizado, applicant; Litchfield Exchange and Holdings, LLC, owner. Planner: Evan Balmer Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18056 3-c PZ Zoning - Action ZON18-00137 District 3. 1754 West Southern Avenue. Located on the north side of Southern Avenue east of Dobson Road. (0.2± acres). Site Plan Review. This will allow for the development of a restaurant with drive-thru in front of the existing commercial building. Michael Fries, FM Group, Inc., applicant; BW Bowling Properties, LP., owner. Planner: Evan Balmer Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18057 4-a PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON17-00335 District 5. The 1300 to 1400 blocks of North Power Road (east side). Located on the east side of Power Road and the north side and south side of Halifax Drive. (2.3± acres). Rezoning from OC to ID-1; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of a mini-storage facility. Sean Lake, Pew and Lake, PLC, applicant; David Darling, LLC, owner. (Continued from March 21, 2018) Planner: Kim Steadman Continuance to July 18, 2018     Not available PZ 18058 4-b PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON17-00461 District 1. The 100 block of West 8th Place and West 9th Street (both sides). (6± acres). Located southeast of Brown Road and Country Club Drive. Rezone from RS-6 to RS-6-HD to establish the Flying Acres Historic District. Amy Mahoney and other property owners of the proposed Flying Acres Historic District, applicant. Planner: Kim Steadman Staff Recommendation: Approval Historic Preservation Board Recommendation: Approval     Not available PZ 18069 4-c PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON17-00532 District 3. The 1600 through 2000 blocks of West Southern Avenue (south side) and the 1200 through 1500 blocks of South Dobson Road (east side) and the 1400 through 1500 blocks of South Longmore (west side). Located on the southeast corner of Southern Avenue and Dobson Road, (The Mesa Community College Campus). (145± acres). Rezoning from PS, LC and GC to GC-PAD. This request will allow for private development within the Mesa Community College campus. W. Ralph Pew, Pew and Lake, PLC, applicant; Maricopa County Community College District, owner. (Continued from April 18, 2018) Planner: Lesley Davis Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18059 4-d PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON18-00065 District 6. The 8900 block of East Germann Road (north side). Located on the north side of Germann Road west of Ellsworth Road. (4± acres). Site Plan Review and Council Use Permit. This request will allow for the development of an indoor recreation facility. Andrew Greybar, LGE Design Group, applicant; ETP Funding, LLC., owner. Planner: Ryan McCann Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18070 4-e PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON18-00066 District 3. The 1000 through 1100 blocks of South Alma School Road (west side) and the 1200 through 1300 blocks of West Southern Avenue (north side). Located at the northwest corner of Alma School Road and Southern Avenue. (16± acres). Rezoning from LC to RM-5 PAD for 10.5± acres, Rezoning from LC to LC-PAD for 5.5± acres; and Site Plan Review for 16± acres. This request will allow for development of multi-residential and commercial uses. Adam Baugh, Withey Morris, PLC, applicant; WM Grace Development Co., ETAL, owner. (Companion Case to preliminary plat “Fiesta Village”, associated with item *5-a) (Continued from April 18, 2018) Planner: Lesley Davis Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18061 4-f PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON18-00118 District 5. The 7500 block of East Billings Street (south side) and the 100 to 200 block of North Sossaman Road (west side). (3.4± acres). Located on the west side of Sossaman Road north of Main Street. Rezoning from RM-2-PAD to RM-2-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of a townhome subdivision. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Byron Allen, American Savings Life Insurance Company, owner. (Companion Case to preliminary plat “Aspire at Sun Valley”, associated with item *5-b) Planner: Wahid Alam Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18062 4-g PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON18-00121 District 6. The 3600 to 5200 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (east side), the 9200 to 10800 blocks of East Elliot Road (south side), and the 3600 to 6000 blocks of the South Signal Butte Road alignment (west side). Located south of Elliot Road between Ellsworth Road and Signal Butte Road (3200± acres). Major Amendment to the Eastmark Community Plan. This request will make changes that impact Development Units (“DUs”) 1, 2, 3, and 4 related to Land Use Groups, the Land Use Budget, refinements to the DU character descriptions, and corresponding modifications to various sections of the Community Plan. DMB Mesa Providng Grounds, LLC, applicant; DMB Mesa Proving Grounds, LLC, owner. Planner: Tom Ellsworth Continuance to June 20, 2018     Not available PZ 18063 4-h PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON18-00132 District 4. 324 North Country Club Drive. Located south of University Drive on the west side of Country Club Drive. (1± acres). Rezoning from DB-1 to DB-2; Site Plan Review and Special Use Permit. This request will allow modifications to an existing carwash. Michael Scarbrough, 3K1 Consulting Services, Inc., applicant; Bajo Enterprises, Paul Crandall Jr. Trust and Joyce Bond, owner. Planner: Cassidy Welch Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18053 8-a PZ General Plan ZON18-00181 District 6. The 9500 to 9800 block of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located north of the US-60 at the west side of Crismon Road. (32.2± acres). Minor General Plan amendment to change the Character Type from Employment to Neighborhood. This request will allow for a small-lot single-residence subdivision and multi-residence development. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Crismon BFC, LLC, owner. (Companion Case to ZON18-00067 and Preliminary Plat “Bella Encanta”, associated with items 8-b and 9-a) Staff Planner: Lisa Davis Continuance requested by applicant to June 20, 2018     Not available PZ 18071 5-a PZ Preliminary Plat "Fiesta Village" District 3. The 1000 through 1100 blocks of South Alma School Road (west side) and the 1200 through 1300 blocks of West Southern Avenue (north side). Located at the northwest corner of Alma School Road and Southern Avenue. (16± acres). Preliminary Plat. Adam Baugh, Withey Morris, PLC, applicant; WM Grace Development Co., ETAL, owner. (Companion Case to ZON18-00066, associated with item *4-e) Planner: Lesley Davis Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18064 5-b PZ Preliminary Plat “Aspire at Sun Valley” District 5. The 7500 block of East Billings Street (south side) and the 100 to 200 block of North Sossaman Road (west side). (3.4± acres). Located on the west side of Sossaman Road north of Main Street. Preliminary Plat. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; American Savings Life Insurance Company, owner. (Companion Case to ZON18-00118, associated with item *4-f) Planner: Wahid Alam Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18065 6-a PZ City Code Amending Chapters 66, 67, 69, 71, 74, and 77 of the Mesa Zoning Ordinance; Title 11 of the Mesa City Code. (Citywide) (ZON17-00603) The amendments include clarification of authority and duties of the Zoning Administrator, Planning Hearing Officer, Design Review Board, and Board of Adjustment; modifications and clarifications to application requirements, public notice, expirations and extensions of approved requests, and the appeals process. Planner: Lisa Davis Staff Recommendation: Approval     Not available PZ 18068 7-a PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON17-00507 District 5 The 1200 block of North Ellsworth Road (west side) and the 9100 block of East Glencove Avenue (south side). Located north of Brown Road on the west side of Ellsworth Road. (1.8± acres). Site Plan Modification. This request will allow for the development of an enclosed RV storage facility in the LC zoning district. Philip Gollon, ARC Services, Inc., applicant; Rentzel Properties, LLC, owner. (Continued from April 18, 2018) Planner: Cassidy Welch Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions     Not available PZ 18066 8-b PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend ZON18-00067 District 6. The 9500 to 9800 block of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located north of the US-60 at the west side of Crismon Road. (32.2± acres). Rezoning from NC-BIZ and PEP-PAD-CUP to RSL-2.5-PAD and RM-3-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a small-lot single-residence subdivision and multi-residence development. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Crismon BFC, LLC, owner. (Companion Case to ZON18-00181 and Preliminary Plat “Bella Encanta”, associated with items 8-a and 9-a) Planner: Lisa Davis Continuance requested by applicant to June 20, 2018     Not available PZ 18067 9-a PZ Preliminary Plat “Bella Encanta” District 6. The 9500 to 9800 block of East Hampton Avenue (south side). Located north of the US-60 at the west side of Crismon Road. (32.2± acres). Preliminary Plat. Reese Anderson, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Crismon BFC, LLC, owner. (Companion Case to ZON18-00181 and ZON18-00067, associated with items 8-a and 8-b) Planner: Lisa Davis Continuance requested by applicant to June 20, 2018     Not available

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