COGS POSITIONS on Important Issues

COGS POSITIONS on Important Issues

Citywide Noise Ordinance Update

– Details: COGS opposes rooftop amplified music and recommended the city replace all sound meters with the dBc scale that measures music. The city has replaced to upgraded decibel meters that capture amplified noise and music and not just human voices.
– COGS Position: COGS can not support the current, weakly enforced Noise Ordinance. Business “winners and losers” should not be determined by current city policy that allows the impact of unwanted noise or music bleeding beyond any establishment property lines.   A 2024 updated draft will be presented to City Council on December 3, 2024.  At this time, November 2024, the staff draft has limited text changes – none of which will apply city wide nor rein in the loud and intrusive noise sources in the bar district and other areas of the city.

Mercado Village (Case 1-ZN-2024 and 1-GP-2024)

– Location: 10290 North 92nd Street.
– Details: A proposal for 255 apartment units in a mixed-use complex.
– COGS Position: Support with requested changes

Bike and Trail Study Update

– Location: 92nd Street, AZ Canal banks, and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd area.
– Details: Proposed improvements for safer bike and trail paths on the southwest canal side.
– COGS Position: Support.

Axon/Taser Corp Development

– Location: Land purchased from AZ State Land Department, south of the 101 loop, east of Hayden Road.
– Details: A request to build 1,975 apartments and a 475-key hotel.
– Update: Axon has recently resubmitted building site locations on the parcel. Rezoning approval from City Council is still required to allow residential.   Date TBD.
– COGS Position: Aligned with Stonebrook II HOA in neutral position

Fiscal Sustainability in the Sustainability Plan

– Details: Advocacy for the consideration of fiscal sustainability in the city’s proposed Sustainability Plan.
– COGS Position: Support with assurances that all statistical data have been updated.
–Update: Passed 5-2 on December 3, 2024 with amendments. Learn More

New Parking Garages in Old Town

– Locations:
– Stetson and 6th Avenue: New structure using city funds.
– Brown and 1st Avenue: Adding two levels to the existing garage using 2019 Bond funds.
– The City Council approved two garages in 2024.
– COGS Position: Support two new parking garages in Old Town

COGS remains committed to advocating for responsible development and community welfare. Stay informed on these and other important issues by visiting our website or attending upcoming community meetings.