Powersports Dealership Greenlit After Planning Panel Approval

The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission has taken a significant step towards expanding the local powersports market. On Wednesday, the commission unanimously recommended the approval of a rezone and planned development for a new 10-acre dealership on the city’s north side.

The proposed location, situated at 2801 Highway 95, was previously known as the “Kiowa Ponds” area and was acquired by JC Capital, LLC., earlier this year. They intend to establish a new Anderson Powersports outlet at this site.

Surrounding properties include a highway to the east, an RV dealership to the north, and residential homes on the west and south sides. Additional dealerships and repair shops are located slightly south along Highway 95.

Plans for the dealership feature a 25-foot tall showroom at the southern end of the property and a 36-foot sales and service center centrally located, complete with 45-foot towers. Mychal Gordon of Desert Land Group indicated that the project aims to consolidate Anderson’s two current locations into a state-of-the-art facility.

Both buildings are designed to be situated at the southern end, with provisions for future development on the northern portion of the site. Gordon noted, “There is some excess land, and for this to work long-term, that land needs to be utilized, whether for a second phase or a complimentary use.”

Local residents expressed mixed feelings during the meeting. While supportive of the dealership, concerns about building proximity to homes, noise, and light pollution were raised. Some commissioners addressed these concerns, including Commissioner JP Thornton, who expressed confidence that proper configurations would mitigate noise issues.

“We are a recreational vehicle town. That’s what this town lives on—RVs and ATVs,” noted Commissioner Joan Dzuro. She added that a well-designed facility would greatly benefit the community, providing a place for vehicle repairs and showroom experiences.

The land had been rezoned in 2008 for a large retail development, which ultimately did not materialize. Gordon reaffirmed that current trends do not favor “big box” retail in the area, stating, “If it was feasible, it would have been built already.”

The commission’s recommendation to rezone the property from Limited Commercial District (C-1) to General Commercial District (C-2) will now advance to the Lake Havasu City Council for further consideration at an upcoming meeting.