PLZM-25-0008 - Buckeye 83 -Annexation - Staff Report - 03032026.docx

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ANNEXATION 
Report to the Mayor and City Council 
 
 
CASE NUMBER: 
PLZM-25-0008 
TITLE: 
Buckeye 83 Annexation 
MEETING DATE: 
March 03, 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 83.5 acres 
Public Input: 
No comments have been received to date 
Recommendation: 
Public Hearing only

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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 83.5 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 commercial/light industrial development 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. Holding the public hearing for this 
annexation on March 03, 2026, conforms to timing requirements established by state statute. 
The proposed annexation is expected to return to Council for consideration of approval on 
April 7, 2026.   
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). Due to staff report submittal deadlines, required notices and site postings have not 
 
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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been completed as of February 03, 2026, but are scheduled for completion in advance of the 
deadlines established by state statute. 
6. Table 2: Public Notices: 
Notification Element 
Date 
Published Notice 
To be completed on or before February 23, 2026 
Site Posted 
To be completed on or before February 23, 2026 
Mailing Notice to Property Owners Within 
Annexation Boundary 
To be completed on or before February 23, 2026 
Mailing Notice to Maricopa County Board of 
Supervisors 
To be completed on or before February 23, 2026 
 
7. No public comment concerning the annexation request has been received to date.  
ANALYSIS: 
8. 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 (RU-43) 
zoning designation.  
9. The property currently features a General Plan land use designation of Business Commerce, 
which may include both community and regional development. Zoning districts consistent 
with this designation include PO, C-2, C-3 and BP.    
10. The applicant has applied to rezone the property to Business Park (BP) with the intention of 
developing a commercial/light industrial development 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.  
11. The annexation proposal meets eligibility for size, dimension, and contiguity requirements 
for annexations as outlined in ARS §9‐471. 
12. 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.   
13. 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.

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14. 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: 
15. City Council should conduct the required public hearing related to the annexation. No 
additional action is required at the March 03, 2026, meeting. 
16. The annexation will return to the City Council for consideration of the annexation Ordinance. 
Staff will recommend the Mayor and City Council approve the annexation Ordinance 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 – Recorded Blank Annexation Petition 
 
Prepared By: 
Sean Banda, Senior Planner 
 
Reviewed By: 
Ken Galica, Planning Manager