PLZM-25-0008_-_Buckeye_83_-Annexation_-_Staff_Report_PH2_-_04072026.docx

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ANNEXATION 
Report to the Mayor and City Council 
 
 
CASE NUMBER: 
PLZM-25-0008 
TITLE: 
Buckeye 83 Annexation 
MEETING DATE: 
April 7, 2026 
 
Applicant/Owner: 
Wendy Riddell of Berry Riddell LLC, on behalf of property owner, VWP 
Buckeye Owner LLC 
 
Request: 
Annexation of three (3) parcels 
District: 
Location: 
3 
Southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85 
 
Site Size: 
Approximately 85 acres 
Public Input: 
Seven (7) letters of support have been received. 
Recommendation: 
Conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 
1. Wendy Riddell of Berry Riddell LLC, on behalf of property owner, VWP Buckeye Owner LLC, is 
requesting annexation of three parcels of land totaling approximately 85 acres, located at the 
southeast corner of Interstate 10 and State Route 85 (see Exhibit A). As indicated in Exhibit D 
(Project Narrative). 
2. At a future hearing, following approval of the annexation, the applicant intends to request 
rezoning of the property from Single Family Residential 43 (R1-43) to Business Park (BP) with 
the intention of developing a master planned, multi-building business park on the site.   
3. The blank petition for the proposed annexation was recorded on February 09, 2026 (Exhibit 
E). Per state law governing annexation, a public hearing providing any affected parties with 
an opportunity to comment on the request must be held at least 20, but no more than 30 
days following recordation of the blank petition. The initial public hearing for this annexation 
was held on March 03, 2026, conforming to timing requirements established by state statute.  
AREA CONTEXT: 
4. Table 1: Existing Land Use, General Plan Designation, and Zoning District: 
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SUMMARY: 
5. The applicant is required to provide notices at least six (6) days in advance of the public 
hearing and 15 days prior to the end of the waiting period and site postings at least six (6) 
days in advance of the public hearing, as required by the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS §9‐
471).  
 
 
LAND USE 
GENERAL PLAN 
ZONING 
Subject 
Property 
Vacant 
Business Commerce 
Maricopa County 
Rural-43 (RU-43)  
North  
Vacant 
Business Commerce 
General Commerce (GC) 
South 
Future Westpark 
Community Master Plan 
(CMP)-Undeveloped 
Master Planned Community 
Planned Community (PC) 
East 
Westpark (CMP)  
Master Planned Community 
Planned Community (PC) 
West  
Undeveloped 
Business Commerce 
Commercial Center (CC) 
Maricopa County Rural-43  
(RU-43)

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6. Table 2: Public Notices: 
Notification Element 
Date 
Published Notice 
February 18, 2026 
Site Posted 
February 24, 2026 
Mailing Notice to Property Owners Within 
Annexation Boundary 
February 4, 2026 
Mailing Notice to Maricopa County Board of 
Supervisors 
February 23, 2026 
 
7. Seven (7) letters of support in favor of the Buckeye 83 Annexation and related Rezone have 
been received. 
8. There were no speakers during the initial public hearing for this item held during the March 
3, 2026 Council Meeting  
ANALYSIS: 
9. The subject property is presently located in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County and zoned 
Rural-43 (RU-43). Upon adoption of an annexation ordinance, the three parcels included 
within this request would be assigned City of Buckeye Single-Family Residential 43 (R1-43) 
zoning, the district most closely aligned with the property’s current County Rural-43 zoning 
designation.  
10. The property currently features a General Plan land use designation of Business Commerce, 
which may include both community and regional serving commercial development. Zoning 
districts consistent with this designation include PO, C-2, C-3 and BP.    
11. The applicant has applied to rezone the property to Business Park (BP) with the intention of 
developing a master planned business park on the site. The rezoning will be considered by 
Council at a future public hearing. Approval of the annexation will in no way bind the Council 
to approve future rezoning requests.  
12. The annexation proposal meets eligibility for size, dimension, and contiguity requirements 
for annexations as outlined in ARS §9‐471. 
13. Once annexed, the property will be serviced by City of Buckeye Police, City of Buckeye Fire, 
and will be within the City of Buckeye sewer and water service areas.

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14. The property is located within the Buckeye Union High School and Buckeye Elementary School 
Districts. The proposed annexation has no anticipated impact on either school district.  
15. The following City of Buckeye departments have reviewed and have found no outstanding 
issues with the application:  
a. Development Services, including Planning and Engineering/Survey 
b. Fire 
c. Police 
d. Public Works 
e. Water Resources 
RECOMMENDATION: 
16. Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt an 
ordinance approving the annexation for the following reasons: 
a. Furthers goals of the Buckeye General Plan; 
b. Conformance with the Buckeye Development Code; and 
c. No outstanding issues from reviewing departments. 
ATTACHMENTS: 
Exhibit A – Vicinity Map 
Exhibit B – Zoning Map 
Exhibit C – General Plan Land Use Map 
Exhibit D – Project Narrative 
Exhibit E – Letters of Support 
Exhibit F – Signed Annexation Petition 
 
Prepared By: 
Sean Banda, Senior Planner 
 
Reviewed By: 
Ken Galica, Planning Manager