The Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a rezoning request at the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Guadalupe Road on June 3, along with a request to withdraw a development plan for the Arizona Commerce Center and use permits for two bars.
Arizona Avenue and Guadalupe Road rezoning
The commission will review a rezoning request and preliminary development plan for property at Arizona Avenue and Guadalupe Road, one of Chandler's busiest intersections. Arizona Avenue (State Route 87) is a major north-south corridor connecting Chandler with Gilbert to the south and Mesa to the north. The surrounding area includes commercial development, multi-family housing, and vacant land.
A rezoning changes the allowed uses for a specific piece of property. A preliminary development plan shows the proposed layout, building locations, and access points. The commission votes on whether to recommend approval to the City Council, which makes the final decision. The specific property boundaries and proposed use were not listed in the agenda summary.
The commission will hear the same case at both the study session and the regular meeting that evening.
Arizona Commerce Center withdrawal
A development plan for the Arizona Commerce Center is on the agenda with a request to withdraw. When an applicant withdraws a proposal before a public hearing, it typically means the project will be revised and resubmitted later. Withdrawals often happen in response to concerns raised by city staff or by nearby property owners who have been notified of the proposal.
The commerce center is located in Chandler's Price Road Corridor, an area the city has zoned for employment and industrial uses. The corridor runs along Price Road from the Loop 202 freeway south to Queen Creek and has been promoted as a hub for manufacturing, technology companies, and logistics operations.
Use permits for two bars
The commission will consider use permits for two drinking establishments.
A use permit and entertainment use permit are on the agenda for Val's Bar. A use permit allows a business to operate in a zone where it would not otherwise be permitted by right. In Chandler, bars and entertainment venues require approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission, which evaluates the impact on neighboring properties, parking availability, noise levels, and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
Lola's Liquors is scheduled for an entertainment use permit only, suggesting the business already has permission to operate as a bar and is seeking approval for live music, DJs, or other entertainment.
The commission's study session earlier in the day covers the same items, plus recognition of former Chair Rick Heumann, who recently stepped down from the commission.
The commission's study session and regular meeting agendas are available on our meeting tracker along with the full list of agenda items and supporting materials.