Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 07-26 extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, pursuant to the provisi

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5.C
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 04/07/26
AGENDA ITEM: 5.C. DS - PH - Buckeye
83 Annexation
DATE PREPARED: 04/08/26
DISTRICT NO.: Council District 3
STAFF LIAISON: Sean Banda, Senior Planner, sbanda@buckeyeaz.gov, (623)
349-6215
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Public Hearing
and Non Consent - New Business Items
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council) 
Council to hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 07-26 extending and increasing the
corporate limits of the City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, State of Arizona, pursuant to the provisions of
Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes and Amendments thereto, by annexing
approximately 85 acres generally located at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREAS: 
Economic Growth
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Wendy Riddell of Berry Riddell LLC, on behalf of property owner, VWP Buckeye Owner LLC, is
requesting annexation (Case No. PLZM-25-0008) of approximately 85 acres of land, located at the
southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85. The applicant has also submitted an application
proposing to rezone the property to Business Park (BP) with the intention of developing a future
commercial/industrial development which will be considered by Council, pending approval of this
annexation, at a future public hearing. 
This annexation meets the requirements of A.R.S. Section 9-471. Annexations require consideration at
two City Council public hearings. The initial public hearing was held on March 3, 2027, at which there
were no speakers related to this request.
BENEFITS:
The subject annexation will allow for any future improvements to the property to be developed according
to City standards and policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Although a fiscal impact analysis has not been conducted on this specific annexation, approval of the
request may result in fiscal impact to the City. Annexation may result in increased demands for municipal
services, the costs of which may or may not be offset by increased property values/tax levies and city
sales tax.  
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Although a fiscal impact analysis has not been conducted on this specific project, all new development
will have an ongoing fiscal impact on the city. The development is responsible for construction of all
infrastructure necessary to serve the site and will generate one-time revenue for the city such as permit
fees, construction sales tax and development impact fees. Longer term fiscal impacts include increased
demands for municipal services, the costs of which may or may not be offset by increased property
values/tax levies, city sales tax, state shared revenues and the increased demand for commercial and
retail development. Any areas that will be maintained by the city are constructed by the developer and

then conveyed to the city two years after construction.
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
PLZM-25-0008_-_Buckeye_83_-Annexation_-_Staff_Report_PH2_-_04072026.docx
Exhibit A - Aerial Vicinity Map.pdf
Exhibit B - Zoning Map.pdf
Exhibit C - General Plan Land Use Map.pdf
Exhibit D - Buckeye 90 Annexation - Narrative.pdf
Exhibit E -Letters of Support.pdf
Exhibit F - Annexation Petition - Signed.pdf
PLZM-25-0008 - Buckeye 83 Annexation - Presentation - CC04072026.pptx
Updated_Recorded_Blank_Petition.pdf
Ordinance No. 07-26 Annexation Buckeye 83.doc.pdf