Fulton Homes is asking to replace an alley-loaded housing product with larger lots at its planned Ballpark Village development, a change that would cut 113 homes from the 156-acre project while adding more park space.
The proposal — a second amendment to the Fulton Homes at Ballpark Village Planned Area Development at Estrella Parkway and Yuma Road — would eliminate the R35 alley-loaded product, replacing it with larger minimum lot dimensions of 60 feet by 125 feet. The overall density would drop from 796 lots (5.12 units per acre) to 683 lots (4.39 units per acre).
The changes are driven by poor market demand for alley-loaded homes. Fulton Homes introduced the same product at its Prasada community in Surprise in 2024 and sold only four homes in 12 months. A market study commissioned from John Burns Research & Consulting concluded the product would not succeed at Ballpark Village.
The amendment also adds 10 feet to the minimum lot depth in the R45 district to allow for four-bedroom single-story homes.
Expanded amenity package
The revised plan replaces three large amenity areas totaling 7.75 acres with one main park and five neighborhood parks totaling 13 acres — a 68% increase. The main park would include an aquatic center, clubhouse, sports complex with pickleball and basketball courts, and an active recreation area. The neighborhood parks, ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 acres each, would be distributed throughout the community with playgrounds, ramadas, and turf areas.
Development history
The property was originally zoned as a Planned Area Development in 2006 for City Center Airpark. Fulton Homes received approval for the Ballpark Village PAD in 2022, with a first amendment in 2023 modifying rear yard setbacks and amenity requirements.
The Goodyear Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the request at 6:00 p.m. on June 10 at Goodyear City Hall Council Chambers, 1900 N. Civic Square.