By Graham Bosch | Cronkite News (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Peter Sperling in his effort to preserve Arcadia as a residential community.) Old buildings have a story to tell. The story of Federal Pizza on Central Avenue, a restaurant that opened five years ago in a 1950s building, began with a surprise. When the restaurant’s construction team started to …
[UPDATE] Change in municipal zoning law signed by Governor Ducey
Rose Law Group Reporter Legislation that would change how many adjacent neighbors it takes to oppose a zoning case to force what is called a “legal protest” at a city council passed the House 59-0 on Monday. Governor Ducey signed the bill and it will take effect in 91 days. The legislation changes the requirement of a three-fourths vote of a …
Real Estate Q & A: Buyer can terminate deed restriction
Adam D. Martinez, Esq. | Chairman of Real Estate Litigation Department Question: I am a developer and recently purchased four lots in a Phoenix neighborhood. Each lot is one acre. The original owner of the lots also owned a fifth adjacent lot that is currently owned by an individual who has lived in a home on her lot for decades. …
Florence residents want town to budget to fight area mine
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Southwest Value Partners in its fight against developing a copper mine in the middle of a residential family community.) By Mark Cowling | PinalCentral As the town looks for cuts and ways to save in the new fiscal year budget, a few residents urged the council not to skimp on legal fees in the town’s ongoing …
Apex one step closer despite anonymous opposition group
Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Apex Motor Club inMaricopa.com The Maricopa City Council voted Tuesday to permit a motorsports complex to move forward with the planning of a proposed private racetrack in Maricopa. The conditional use permit, filed by Scottsdale-based Private Motorsports Group, was unanimously approved by the council after a sizable group of both residents and nonresidents offered their …
Rose Law Group selected Best Real Estate Law Firm by ‘Ahwatukee Foothills News’
By Karah Van Kammen Whether you’re looking for legal counsel or laundry service Phoenicians know the most trusted professionals to turn to. AZ Foothills readers share their top picks for companies and professionals who are best in their field. These are Arizona Foothills Best of Our Valley 2017 contest winners. Winners are featured in the April 2017 issue of …
Support the Scottsdale Athletic field and public park at 91st Street and East Trailside View
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Great Hearts in working with the city to help develop a public park) Support Great Hearts as it seeks to enter into a joint agreement with the City of Scottsdale to develop a public park on a roughly 12-acre parcel owned by the City of Scottsdale at the southwest corner of 91st Street and East Trailside …
Scottsdale residents may get new city park
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Great Hearts Academy in working with the City of Scottsdale to help develop a public park.) By Joshua Bowling | The Republic DC Ranch gave the park land to Scottsdale in 2003. Now, Great Hearts Academies is offering $4.5 million to build athletics facilities on the property. Scottsdale residents could gain a new public park …
Apex Motor Sports gets P&Z recommendation
Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Apex Motor Club By Raquel Hendrickson | InMaricopa Despite a letter of opposition from some residents and an argument from attorney Grant Woods, the Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission recommended a use permit for Apex Motor Club Monday. Owned by Private Motorsports Group, Apex is planned as a private club where members can try out their luxury sports cars. …
Real Estate Q & A: No Liability for Sellers Unless They Have Knowledge of Defects
Adam D. Martinez, Esq. | Chairman of Real Estate Litigation Department Question: I am a Canadian resident and own several real estate investments in Arizona. One of my investments is a large home in Ahwatukee located at the base of the South Mountain. It is a beautiful home, but it is was built many years ago in an older area, …
