Exhibit E - Citizen Participation Plan
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COYOTE CREST PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT BUCKEYE, ARIZONA Citizen Participation Report Location: Southwest corner of Roosevelt Street (Future McDowell Parkway) and Rainbow Road alignments Case #: PLZZ -25-0001 Prepared By: Norris Design Submittal Date: November 13th, 2025 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Norris Design, on behalf of Skyline 62 LLC, is proud to present the Coyote Crest Planned Area Development (PAD) — a future 64.45 -acre residential community located at the southwest corner of the Roosevelt Street (Future McDowell Parkway) and Rainbow Road a lignments (APN: 504-19-001A). To support the growing demand for housing in Buckeye and the Gateway Activity Center, Coyote Crest is envisioned as a vibrant neighborhood offering three distinct residential product types — a mix of detached cottages, duplexe s, and garden apartments. The development proposes a total of 901 residential units, achieving a blended density of 14.14 dwelling units per acre across all product types. A rezoning is being requested to change the current zoning designation from “Planned Community” (PC) to “Planned Area Development” (PAD). This Citizen Participation Plan is being submitted for review and approval by City staff, pursuant to Section 8.2.3.H of the Buckeye Development Code. INITIAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING In order to notify interested parties that the Application had been made, an initial notification letter was mailed via first class mail on June 24th, 2025, to adjacent property owners within 500 -feet of the subject property. A total of 17 letters were mailed to adjacent property owners. Please see the aerial map below depicting the location of the notification letter recipients (parcels identified in red) in relationship to the subject property. 2 NOTIFICATION LIS T NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTIFICATION LETTER The notification letter contain ed details regarding the Application, as well as an invitation to a neighborhood meeting to allow interested parties to express any concerns, issues or problems that they may have with the Application in advance of the public hearings. In the mailed notice interested parties were encouraged to contact the Applicant via phone (602 -254-9600) or e -mail ( abeaudoin@norris -design.com ) to express any concerns or questions regarding the Application. A copy of the notification letter and affidavit are provided on the following pages. 3 NOTIFICATION LETTER 4 NOTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SUMMARY The neighborhood meeting for rezoning from Planned community (PC) to planned area development (PAD) for the Coyote Crest was held on Wednesday, July 9 th, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Buckeye Public Library - Coyote Branch in Buckeye, Arizona. A total of 3 participants from a single family or single property owner attended the neighborhood meeting. The meeting was conducted in a presentation style, beginning with an introduction of the development team. The presentation covered the project location and the area of notification which was expanded 500 feet to notify the residents. Illustration of the l and use plan, site plan, key elements of the project, building perspective, entry /monumentation detail and the modified concept of the Roosevelt -McDowell Parkway and upcoming project dates were also shared with the attendees. Throughout the presentation, attendees were encouraged to ask questions or raise concerns, allowing for a more organic and interactive Q&A session. During the neighborhood meeting, the attendees raised questions and concerns regarding the 60’ -wide drainage easements and right -off-way needs for the McDowell Parkway corridor. Specifically, a property owner from the Skyline West subdivision (APN 504 -19-225) inquired about how the proposed expanded right - of-way and conceptual drainage easement located along the edge of Skyline West subdivision, and how the McDowell Parkway right -off-way, would impact their property. The property owner pointed out the proximity of their lot to the McDowell Parkway alignment and expressed concern about p otential effects to their property . Clarification was requested regarding the extent of the right-of-way, how it will be implemented, and what measures will be taken to address any impact on private property. No additional inquiries were made during the Neighborhood Meeting. ISSUE RESOLUTION In response to the concern about the proposed McDowell Parkway alignment , the project team explained the City of Buckeye Transportation Master Plan as an adopted City Plan and reviewed the typical implementation for municipal policy plans. At the end of the meeting, the development team provided business cards and contact information for attendees to reach out for further inquiries. The development team has also remain ed available to respond to questions or discuss concerns regarding the proposal throughout the application process. No additional inquiries have been received. PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION Section 8.2.3.I.1 of the Buckeye Development Code requires that the Applicant provide a written report on the result of their citizen participation effort prior to the notice of public hearing. Given the timing requirements set forth by the Buckeye Development Code, the required notices have been completed as of the writing of this Report. the following notification efforts are completed 1. Mailed notice (via first class mail) to adjacent property owners within 500 -feet of the subject property were sent on November 06 ,2025 2. Published a notice in a widely circulated newspaper throughout the city, November 08, 2025 (i.e. Arizona Business Gazette, Republic Edition ) and, 3. Sign postings at two locations were completed on November 07, 2025. An affidavit for mailing, proof of publication, and affidavit s for posting are included in this report. 6 PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION BUFFER 7 PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION LETTER 8 NOTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT 9 PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION SIGN POSTING 10 11 12 SIGN POSTING AFFIDAVIT 13 PUBLIC HEARING NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION LANGUAGE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -CITY OF BUCKEYE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Buckeye Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 and Buckeye City Council public hearing on December 16th, 2025, to be held at the City Council Chambers, located at 530 E Monroe Avenue at 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing all persons for or against the following request: Case No PLZZ-25-0001 by Alan Beaudoin, Norris Design for rezoning of 64.45 acres from City of Buckeye Planned Community (PC) to Planned Area Development (PAD) within the City of Buckeye. A PAD establishes a zoning district that defines all land uses, development standards, and design provisions within a project narrative administered by the City of Buckeye. It promotes efficient land use, community character, and integrated design with enhanced amenities beyond standard development. If any conflict occurs between the Buckeye Development Code (BDC) and this PAD, the standards outlined in the PAD will take precedence. The Coyote Crest PAD supports development of the property while implementing the vision and design guidelines for the community. Land uses proposed within the Coyote Crest PAD supports the development of a future residential community that includes a total of 901 residential units with a blended density of 14.14 dwelling units per acre, consisting of detached cottages, duplexes, and garden apartments. Development standards include building heights, setbacks, parking requirements, and other provisions that guide the future development proposal The PAD narrative further outlines the community’s architectural character, landscape design standards, approved plant palette, color and material references, and modifications to infrastructure and public facilities that will guide the overall quality and identity of the development. The property is generally located at the southwest corner of the Roosevelt Street and Rainbow Road alignments. For additional information, please contact the Development Services Department at (623) 349-6211 14 NEW SPAPER POSTING AFFIDAVIT 15 Public notice and public involvement have been conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.2.3.H of the Buckeye Development Code.