Scottsdale Airport Commission rejects apartment proposals

The Scottsdale Airport Commission rejected three Scottsdale Airpark apartment proposals this week, fearing that nearby residents would complain about aircraft noise and push for flight restrictions. The commissioners recommended that the Scottsdale City Council reject all three apartment projects. Wednesday's vote was 4-2 on all the apartment proposals, which include a combined 1,565 units. "Housing and an airport are the most incompatible land uses," Commissioner John Washington said. Apartments is one sector of the housing market that is ramping up for development. Close to 3,500 apartment units have been proposed across the city. The airpark projects are Zocallo Residential, with a plan of 240 units northeast of Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden Loop; the Crackerjax site, for 720 units southeast of Paradise Lane and Scottsdale Road; and 605 units at the former car dealership next to Costco on Hayden Road.

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