Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller was the lone voice for home owners in the vote to allow a controversial housing development proposed along Sabino Canyon Road between East River and Cloud roads. The County received 66 letters opposing the development and only 27 supporting the plan.
Supervisors also received a petition in opposition signed by 120 people.
The developer is a supporter of the three democrats on the Board. Supervisor Ray Carroll joined the three democrats in ignoring the neighbors’ objection to the high density project.
Bob Gugino, an attorney and one of the owners of the Sabino Canyon Road Properties 15.14-acre site, plans to build 196 town homes on 15 acres of undeveloped land.
Miller had hoped the developer would work with area residents to address the concerns she shared with residents about traffic along Sabino Canyon and River Roads, which are at or above their maximum capacity during rush hour.
The Pima County Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended allowing only 150 homes on the property. The property is currently approved for low-density suburban ranch development, which allows for three units per acre.