Though the redevelopment of the Grand Canyon Motel and its surrounding area in Valle received a unanimous recommendation for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, potential approval by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors will be on hold for a month.
Prior to the opening of a public hearing to discuss the zone change request scheduled for last Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, District 1 Supervisor and board Vice Chair Patrice Horstman requested a continuance following an objection and petition by Valle residents.
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