3R PLZS-24-0035 Vista Bonita Ph 1 Final Plat - Narrative.pdf

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Vista Bonita Phase 1 Final Plat
Project Narrative
CASE No. PLZS-24-0035

Submitted: November 22, 2024
Revised: May 14, 2025

DEVELOPER
Starlight Homes Arizona
8655 E. Via de Ventura Ste. F-250
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Contact: Brandon Ramirez
Tel: 480-515-9955

CONSULTANT
EPS Group, Inc.
1130 N. Alma School, Suite 120
Mesa, AZ 85210
Contact: Jeff Ditgen, P.E.
Tel: 480-503-2250
Submitted to City of Buckeye
3R PLZS-24-0035 RECEIVED AUG 04 2025 AL

Table of Contents
1.
Introduction and Purpose of Request .................................................................................................. 3
2.
Existing Conditions ................................................................................................................................ 3
3.
Description of Proposal ........................................................................................................................ 3
Zoning ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Preliminary Plat ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Preliminary Open Space Plan and Landscape Standards ...................................................................... 4
Proposed Community Amenities .......................................................................................................... 5
Residential Architecture ....................................................................................................................... 5
4.
Relationship to Surrounding Properties ............................................................................................... 5
5.
Location and Accessibility ..................................................................................................................... 5
6.
Circulation System ................................................................................................................................ 5
7.
Community Facilities and Services........................................................................................................ 6
8.
Public Utilities and Services .................................................................................................................. 6
9.
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 6

1. Introduction and Purpose of Request
Starlight Homes Arizona desires to develop a residential community located on the southeast corner of
Broadway Road and Apache Road in the City of Buckeye. The site is Maricopa County Assessor Parcel
Number (APN) 504-41-724. The proposed subdivision consists of 70 single family detached residential lots
totaling an approximate 3.2 dwelling units per gross acre. The site is approximately 22 gross acres of
agricultural land. The properties are currently zoned Planned Residential (PR). To facilitate the
development of the property the developer requests for the review and approval of a final plat for Vista
Bonita Phase 1. The development of this property will expand housing opportunities for residents in an
established and mature area of the county where resources and infrastructure are in place to facilitate
orderly and efficient growth.
2. Existing Conditions
Project is currently an active agricultural field bounded by other agricultural fields on the west, existing
single-family residential to the north and south, and a City of Buckeye water campus to the east. The site
is within FEMA flood zone X designation per FIRM Panel 04013C2115L. The existing site has a general
slope which falls from the northwest to the southeast. No significant offsite flows impact the site. Please
refer to the drainage report for more information regarding the flood plain designation and drainage
plans.
3. Description of Proposal
The original Vista Bonita preliminary plat (PP05-41) was approved by the City of Buckeye’s Planning and
Development Board on November 22, 2005. The community was designed around the small county island
(APN 504-41-006L) as there is an existing residence located on the property. The subdivision conformed
to the original PR zoning district (RZ00-23C) the property established when annexed into the City (A00-
09). The first iteration of the Vista Bonita subdivision had a formal submittal of the final plat which vested
the original total of 275 lots and the original open space requirement of 15% of the gross area. The current
version of the preliminary plat was approved by the City of Buckeye Planning and Zoning Commission on
June 28, 2022 as case number PLZS-21-00118. A few modifications to the preliminary plat layout have
subsequently been approved by staff and determined to be in conformance with the approved
preliminary plat. Documentation of the correspondence with staff and their approvals have been included
Vista Bonita Phase 1 Project Data
A.P.N.
504-41-724
Related Case No.’s
RZ00-23C, PLZM-21-00213, PLZS-21-00118
Current Land Use
Agricultural
Existing General Plan
Neighborhood
Existing Zoning District
PR
Gross Area
22.14 acres
Net Area
14.56 acres
No. of Lots
45’ x 120’
70
Gross Density
3.2 du/ac
Open Space
5.90 acres (26.6% of gross area)
Open Space (All Phases)
9.41 acres (17.3% of overall gross area)

with this submittal. To facilitate the development of the property the developer requests a review and
approval of the final plat for Vista Bonita.

Zoning
The subject property is currently zoned PR of the City of Buckeye Development Code. The lot development
standards table below shows the PR development standards for Vista Bonita as approved with PLZS-21-
00118.
Notes:
1. Lot width is measured at the
front building line.
2. An additional 5 feet of
setback shall be required for all
corner lots adjacent to public
right-of-way, unless a minimum
10-foot, wide landscape tract is
provided.

Final Plat
Starlight Homes Arizona desires to gain approval of the Phase 1 final plat of 4 total phases of Vista Bonita
to develop a harmonious community in the heart of Buckeye. The proposed development has been
designed to harmonize and work within the existing parameters and to minimize impacts and disturbances
to adjacent land uses. Lot placement, street alignments and open space corridors have been designed to
work efficiently and to provide compatibility with the surrounding area.

Phase 1 of the proposed Vista Bonita residential community consists of 70 total lots which have a
minimum lot size of 45’ by 120’, totaling an approximate 3.2 dwelling units per gross acre. There are a
total of 4 phases in the overall Vista Bonita community which are under concurrent review as PLZS-24-
0038 (Phase 2), PLZS-24-0036 (Phase 3), and PLZS-24-0037 (Phase 4).

Preliminary Open Space Plan and Landscape Standards
Landscape Improvement Plans for Phase 1 are under concurrent review as permit number ENG-24-0326.
The development will provide a centralized open space and amenity area for Vista Bonita easily accessible
to all residents, which is the critical design element for the development. The open space areas will
provide residents with an opportunity to interact, socialize and gather as family and friends, creating a
greater sense of community and togetherness. Additional useable open space areas have been
incorporated throughout the development to provide further recreational opportunities for community
residents. The total open space area includes approximately 5.90 acres, or 26.6% of the phase’s gross
area. There is 9.41 acres of open space provided for the overall Vista Bonita community, 17.3% of the
overall gross area.
Development Standard
PR Zoning District (RZ00-23C)
(Lots 1-245)
Minimum Lot Size
5,244 Sq. Ft.
Minimum Lot Width (1)
45’
Minimum Front Setback
Front-loaded Garage
Side-entry Garage
Living
N/A
15’
10’
Minimum Side Setback (2)
5’ & 5’
Minimum Rear Setback
20’
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
Maximum Building Height
35’

Proposed Community Amenities
The open space areas provide within the community have been designed to accommodate connectivity
and provide passive and active areas for adults and children that include a variety of playground
equipment, shade structures, bench seating, games, a ramada with picnic tables, barbeque grill,
community lawn space for open play and plentiful trees providing ample shade. There are several large
open turf areas proposed in the development which residents may utilize for sports and picnic activities.
Residential Architecture
Building elevations and floor plans are in the preliminary design phase. Final architectural elevations, floor
plans and details will be provided for the City’s consideration and review prior to a request for building
permits for any of the residential units. Starlight Homes Arizona will offer multiple distinct residential
standard plans for the proposed development.

4. Relationship to Surrounding Properties
The subject site is currently undeveloped and currently being used for agricultural purposes. The property
is bound by the large agricultural fields to the west, existing single-family residential to the north and
south, and a City of Buckeye water campus to the east.

North: Single-Family Residential (SF-6 PAD, PR,
& CC)
South: Single-Family Residential (PR)
East: City of Buckeye Water Campus (PR)
West: Agricultural Field (PR)

The proposed development has been designed to be compatible with the existing surrounding
developments.

5. Location and Accessibility
The site is located at the southeast corner of Broadway Road and Apache Road. Access to Interstate I-10
is a short drive a mile to the west, then just under two miles to the north on Miller Road. The proximity
to the freeway will provide the future residents convenient access to a nearby hospital, shopping, dining,
entertainment, sporting facilities and connection to other major freeways. Please refer to the Preliminary
Plat for further detail on the site’s location and accessibility.
6. Circulation System
Phase 1 of Vista Bonita is the northwest portion of the overall Vista Bonita community including the offsite
improvements from Apache and Broadway Roads. The primary point of access into the community shall
be from the north along Broadway Road. Broadway Road is currently a two-lane paved roadway with no
curb, gutter, or sidewalk, but Vista Bonita shall dedicate at minimum the southern 70 feet of right of way
at minimum and construct 54 feet from centerline to back of curb with a 6-foot detached sidewalk. A
secondary access point is along the western edge of the community off Apache Road. Apache Road is
currently a two-lane paved roadway with no curb, gutter, or sidewalk, but Vista Bonita shall dedicate at
minimum the eastern 60 feet of right of way and construct 42 feet from centerline to back of curb with a
6-foot detached sidewalk. A minimum of 75 feet of right of way shall be dedicated along the north stretch
of Apache Road for the right turn slip lane at the intersection with Broadway Road.
Phase 1 of Vista Bonita has been designed to maintain these two points of access off Broadway and
Apache Roads per City of Buckeye Fire Code. The two points of access off the adjacent arterials shall be
constructed in accordance with the City of Buckeye’s Residential Entrance standard detail of 60 feet of

right of way with an 8-foot landscaped median. Right turn lanes for these entries on Broadway Road and
Apache Road will require an additional 5-feet of right of way from the standard half street right of way of
the arterial streets. Internal local streets will include a 50’ right of way designed to City of Buckeye
standard detail with 32 feet from back of curb to back of curb and 5-foot attached sidewalks. All streets
will be constructed in accordance with the MAG design standards. Upon acceptance of the public streets,
the City of Buckeye will be responsible for maintaining the public streets.
7. Community Facilities and Services
The development shall create a Vista Bonita Homeowners’ Association which shall own, manage, and
maintain all common areas and open space facilities. All landscaped tracts, open space and retention
areas will be maintained by the association.
8. Public Utilities and Services
This application request will not adversely affect municipal and private facilities and services. The request
will not have an adverse effect on existing or future public and private open space, recreation, schools, or
library facilities. The following list identifies public and private services for the Vista Bonita development:
Water:
City of Buckeye
Wastewater:
City of Buckeye
Power:
Arizona Public Service (APS)
Gas:

Southwest Gas
Solid Waste:
City of Buckeye
Elementary Schools: Buckeye Elementary School
District #33
High Schools:
Buckeye Union High School
District
Police:
City of Buckeye
Fire/Medical:
City of Buckeye
9. Conclusion
The Vista Bonita development will be a vibrant residential community in the City of Buckeye, offering a
variety of housing types and recreational opportunities for families and individuals. The development
team is committed to ensuring the creation of a high-quality neighborhood. We look forward to working
with City of Buckeye and progressing with this exciting project. The development team respectfully
requests your favorable consideration of the Final Plat and associated documents.