GOLDEN VALLEY — Another masterplanned community is proposed in the southern part of Golden Valley where Jim Rhodes years ago planned to develop Pravada. The new Harmony at Golden Valley Ranch project was introduced at the July 9 Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Phase one of the development proposed over some 5,000 acres would involve 363 residential lots spread over 120 acres.
“Our smallest lot size we’re proposing is 5,500 sq. ft. and our largest size is about 13,500 sq. ft., so there’s a wide variety of lot sizes, home sizes, configurations and price points,” said plan designer Ron Krater. His slide show presentation indicated the home price range is envisioned from $350,000 to $1-million.
Zoning and area plan approvals were secured long ago, along with a determination of 100-year water supply adequacy. Officials have indicated a 2008 development agreement between Rhodes and the county is still in effect, although property ownership has changed over time.
Phase one development will target a specific market, identified through demographic demand research.
“We very early in the process identified that one of the opportunities here is in the active adult market. Sometimes that’s referred to as the age targeted market where it’s typically 55 and over,” Krater said. “It’s a lifestyle oriented community. It has a high level of amenities and opportunities for social connections.”
Open space, gardens, trails, recreation opportunity and other features aim to promote connectivity in a contemporary community.
“One of the key elements in this community is that it be focused on renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, composting and sustainable building practices,” Krater told the Commission. “We really want to focus on a new model of neighborhood design which is reducing the overall environmental impact of our development.”
Chairman John Hassett and Commission members Michael Bradshaw and Eugene Kirkham indicated they are favorably impressed with the presentation and outlined development. Hassett asked when construction might commence.
“We’re anxious to move forward with our planning and start submitting our initial plans to county staff and Public Works in the next month,” Krater said. “Then we’d like to proceed just as quickly as we can. We’re anxious to begin construction.”
Krater said the project team will engage in public outreach and seek feedback from residents and stakeholders. A community meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at the Golden Valley Fire District training center at 423 S Colorado Road.
