PLZM-25-0087_-_Rainbow_461_CC1_Staff Report 3-3-26.docx

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ANNEXATION 
Report to the Mayor and City Council 
 
 
CASE NUMBER: 
PLZM-25-0087 
TITLE: 
Rainbow 461 Annexation 
MEETING DATE: 
March 3, 2026 
 
Applicant/Owner: 
Cindy Paddock of Colliers Engineering and Design, on behalf of 
property owner, Rainbow 121 LLLP 
 
Request: 
Annexation of one (1) Parcel 
District: 
Location: 
2 
Approximately 220’ north of the northeast corner of Rainbow 
Road and Broadway Road 
 
Site Size: 
Approximately 3.5 acres 
Public Input: 
No comments have been received to date 
Recommendation: 
Public Hearing only

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 
1. Cindy Paddock of Colliers Engineering and Design, on behalf of property owner, Rainbow 
121 LLLP, is requesting annexation of one parcel of land totaling approximately 3.5 acres, 
located about 220’ north of the northeast corner of Rainbow Road and Broadway Road (see 
Exhibit A), As indicated in Exhibit D (Project Narrative). 
 
2. The property subject to this proposed annexation is just a small portion of a 470 acre site that 
the applicant intends to develop as a single-family residential neighborhood.  Following 
approval of the annexation the applicant intends to submit for a rezoning of the subject 3.5 
acres to bring it into a more compatible zoning district with the rest of the 470 acres. 
3. The blank petition for the proposed annexation was recorded on February 9, 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 3, 2026, conforms 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). Due to staff report submittal deadlines, required notices and site postings have not 
been completed as of February 10, 2026, but are scheduled for completion in advance of the 
deadlines established by state statute. 
 
LAND USE 
GENERAL PLAN 
ZONING 
Subject 
Property 
Agriculture (farmland) 
Neighborhood 
Maricopa County 
Rural-43 (RU-43)  
North  
Agriculture (farmland) 
Neighborhood 
Planned Residential (PR) 
South 
Single-family residential 
Neighborhood 
Maricopa County 
Rural-43 (RU-43) 
East 
Agriculture (farmland) 
Neighborhood 
Planned Residential (PR) 
West  
Agriculture (farmland) 
Neighborhood 
Community Mixed Use 
(CMU)

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6. Table 2: Public Notices: 
Notification Element 
Date 
Published Notice 
To be completed on or before February 27, 2026 
Site Posted 
To be completed on or before February 27, 2026 
Mailing Notice to Property Owners Within 
Annexation Boundary 
To be completed on or before February 27, 2026 
Mailing Notice to Maricopa County Board of 
Supervisors 
To be completed on or before February 27, 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 parcel subject to 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 Neighborhood, which 
may include both community and regional development. Zoning districts consistent with this 
designation include SF-18, SF-10, SF-6, SF-3, SF-1, MF-1, MF-2, NMU, CMU, and C-1. The 
applicant intends to rezone the property to a district consistent with the Neighborhood 
designation prior to development. 
10. The annexation proposal meets eligibility for size, dimension, and contiguity requirements 
for annexations as outlined in ARS §9‐471. 
11. 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.   
12. The property is located within the Buckeye Union High School and Buckeye Elementary School 
Districts. While impacts to the school districts from the subject 3.5 acre annexation will be 
minimal the applicant will coordinate with the districts as the larger site develops.  
13. 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

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c. Police 
d. Public Works 
e. Water Resources 
RECOMMENDATION: 
14. City Council should conduct the required public hearing related to the annexation. No 
additional action is required at the March 3, 2026, meeting. 
15. 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: 
Joseph Mueller, Senior Planner 
 
Reviewed By: 
Ken Galica, Planning Manager