Exhibit F - PLZZ-25-0008 501 E Mahoney Ave Rezone - Citizen Participation Report PZ20251125.pdf

Citizen Participation Report 
Project: Rezone APN# 400-29-052-A, 501 E Mahoney Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326 
Case Number: PLZZ-25-0008 
Request: Rezoning from Planned Residential (PR) to Downtown Residential (DR) 
Neighborhood Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 
 
1.​ Dates and locations of all meetings where citizens were invited to discuss the applicant’s 
proposal.  
a.​ Applicant held a neighborhood meeting at 501 E Mahoney Ave, Buckeye, AZ 
85326 on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 6:00-7:00pm. 
2.​ Content, dates mailed, and numbers of mailing including letters, meeting notices, 
newsletters and other publications. 
a.​ Notification Letter – Neighborhood Meeting: Notification letters were mailed on 
September 30, 2025 including information for the time and place of the 
neighborhood meeting. A copy of the Notification Letter is attached hereto as 
Exhibit A. Affidavit of Mailing Notice is attached hereto as Exhibit B. 
b.​ Notification Letter – Hearings: Notification letters were mailed on October 10, 
2025 including information for the time and place of the Planning & Zoning 
Commission hearing and City Council hearing. A copy of the Notification Letter is 
attached hereto as Exhibit C. Affidavit of Mailing Notice is attached hereto as 
Exhibit D. 
c.​ Site Posting: The Property was posted on October 11, 2025 including information 
for the time and place of the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council 
hearings. A copy of the Affidavit of Sign Posting is attached hereto as Exhibit E. 
d.​ Publication: Applicant published notice of the hearings in the Arizona Business 
Gazette, Republic Edition on October 8, 2025. A copy of the Proof of Publication 
is attached hereto as Exhibit F. 
3.​ Where resident, property owners, and interested parties receiving notices, newsletters or 
other written material are located. 
a.​ A copy of the 300’ ownership mailing list and other interested parties is included 
in the Affidavit of Mailing Notice attached hereto. 
4.​ The number of people that participated in the process. 
a.​ Applicant had one neighborhood attendee, Margie (Margaret) Espinosa. No other 
comments were received via other means. 
5.​ A summary of concerns, issues and problems expressed during the process, including: 
(1) The substance of the concerns, issues, and problems; (2) How we addressed or will 
address the concerns expressed during the process; and (3) Concerns, issues and 
problems the applicant is unwilling or unable to address and why. 
a.​ Applicant received questions regarding the effect of this change on the 
neighbors, including if there would be higher taxes and if any of the surrounding 
properties would be affected by the zoning change. Trish Cooley answered, 
stating that the zoning change for this property would not have a direct impact on 
taxes and that zoning would remain the same for surrounding properties. The 
neighbor was satisfied with the responses received. 
Case Number: PLZZ-25-0008​
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NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 
 
 
Dear Neighbor, 
 
On behalf of our client, Amber Newbill, we would like to invite you to a neighborhood 
meeting to discuss a proposed rezoning of a property located in your area. You are 
receiving this letter because your home is in close proximity to the site, located at the 
intersection of Mahoney Avenue and 5th Street in the City of Buckeye. 
The property in question is approximately 0.75 acres in size and is identified as Parcel 
APN 400-29-052A on the Maricopa County Assessor’s map (outlined in red in the map 
below). 
 
 
 
We are proposing to rezone the property from Planned Residential (PR) to Downtown 
Residential (DR) in order to repurpose the existing building as a preschool (Case 
Number – PLZM-25-0033). The site currently includes a single-story, 3,140-square-foot 
structure that was previously used as a church. It lies within the Historic Downtown 
Buckeye Activity Area, a district envisioned in the 2018 Downtown Specific Area Plan as 
a vibrant mix of civic spaces, traditional neighborhoods, and community-serving uses. 
The proposed preschool aligns with the City’s goals of creating walkable, family-friendly 
neighborhoods with accessible services. 
 
The planned Theory Preschool will operate entirely within the existing building. No new 
construction or expansion is proposed. However, we do plan to make several exterior 
improvements to support safety and functionality, including refreshed landscaping, a 
Exhibit A

fenced outdoor play area, and potential updates to paint, windows, and signage. Inside, 
the space will be thoughtfully redesigned to include classrooms, office areas, restrooms, 
and a prep kitchen—all tailored to meet the requirements of a high-quality early 
childhood education facility. 
 
We invite you to join us at the neighborhood meeting to learn more about the proposal. 
During the meeting, we will present preliminary architectural plans and will be available 
to answer any questions you may have. Your input is important to us, and we look 
forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback. 
 
Meeting Details: 
Date: October 15th 2025 
Time: 6 PM 
Location: 501 E Mahoney Ave., Buckeye AZ 85326 
 
Thank you for your time and interest in this project. We hope to see you there. If you 
have any questions prior to this meeting, please contact Kritika Sharma at our office at 
(602)727-9445. 
 
Sincerely, 
Mike Hudson 
Atmosphere Architects

Exhibit B

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 
Dear Neighbor, 
On behalf of our client, Amber Newbill, we would like to invite you to the public 
hearings of the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as City Council to discuss a 
proposed rezoning of a property located in your area. You are  receiving this letter 
because your home is in close proximity to the site, located at the  intersection of 
Mahoney Avenue and 5th Street in the City of Buckeye. The property in question is 
approximately 0.75 acres in size and is identified as Parcel  APN 400-29-052A on the 
Maricopa County Assessor’s map (outlined in red in the map  below).  
 
We are proposing to rezone the property from Planned Residential (PR) to Downtown  
Residential (DR) in order to repurpose the existing building as a preschool (Case  
Number – PLZZ-25-0008). The site currently includes a single-story, 3,140-square-foot  
structure that was previously used as a church. It lies within the Historic Downtown  
Buckeye Activity Area, a district envisioned in the 2018 Downtown Specific Area Plan as  
a vibrant mix of civic spaces, traditional neighborhoods, and community-serving uses.  
The proposed preschool aligns with the City’s goals of creating walkable, family-friendly  
neighborhoods with accessible services.  
The planned Theory Preschool will operate entirely within the existing building. No new  
construction or expansion is proposed. However, we do plan to make several exterior  
improvements to support safety and functionality, including refreshed landscaping, a 
Exhibit C

fenced outdoor play area, and potential updates to paint, windows, and signage. Inside,  
the space will be thoughtfully redesigned to include classrooms, office areas, restrooms,  
and a prep kitchen—all tailored to meet the requirements of a high-quality early  
childhood education facility.  
We invite you to join us at the public hearings to learn more about the proposal.  During 
the hearings, we will present preliminary architectural plans and will be available  to 
answer any questions you may have. Your input is important to us, and we look  
forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback.  
Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing Details:  
Date: October 28th, 2025 
Time: 6 PM 
Location: City Council Chambers - 530 E Monroe Ave, Buckeye AZ 85326  
City Council Public Hearing Details:  
Date: November 18th, 2025 
Time: 6 PM 
Location: City Council Chambers - 530 E Monroe Ave, Buckeye AZ 85326 
Thank you for your time and interest in this project. We hope to see you there. If you  
have any questions prior to this meeting, please contact Kritika Sharma at our office at  
(602)727-9445.  
Sincerely,  
Mike Hudson  
Atmosphere Architects

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