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COYOTE CREST
Planned Area Development | Buckeye, Arizona
Case Number: PLZZ-25-0001 
First Submittal: January 24, 2025 
Second Submittal: May 29, 2025 
Third Submittal: July 25, 2025
Public Hearing Draft: September 10, 2025
4R PLZZ-25-0001 RECEIVED OCT 6 2025 WD

Skyline 62, LLC
2322 South McClintock Drive 
Tempe, Arizona 85282
OWNER
Norris Design
Alan Beaudoin
Rachael Smith
901 E. Madison Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
602.254.9600
abeaudoin@norris-design.com
rsmith@norris-design.com
LAND PLANNER
Gilbert Blilie PLLC
Jeffrey M. Blilie
701 N. 44th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
480.429.3030
jblilie@gilbertblilie.com 
LAND USE ATTORNEY
Hubbard Engineering
Shawn Hanrahan
1201 S. Alma School Road, Suite 12000
Mesa, Arizona 85210
480.892.7051
shanrahan@hubbardengineering.com
CIVIL ENGINEER
CivTech, Inc. 
Adam Carreon
10605 N. Hayden Road, Suite 140
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
480.659.4250
acarreon@civtech.com
TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DEVELOPMENT TEAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS
VISION...........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
VISION .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
REQUEST................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
SITE & CONTEXT............................................................................................................................................................................................8
SITE LOCATION.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
MCDOWELL PARKWAY (ROOSEVELT ALIGNMENT).................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
GATEWAY ACTIVITY CENTER / BANNER MEDICAL / VERRADO MARKETPLACE..........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
EXHIBIT 1 | CONTEXT AERIAL..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
ZONING..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
LAND USE REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
PERMITTED USES................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
EXHIBIT 2 | LAND USE PLAN...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
EXHIBIT 3 | CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
EXHIBIT 4 | COYOTE CREST COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATION...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
OPEN SPACE........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
DESIGN GUIDELINES...................................................................................................................................................................................23
ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
DETACHED COTTAGES.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
DUPLEX TOWNHOMES.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
GARDEN APARTMENTS...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
EXHIBIT 5 | DETACHED COTTAGES PRODUCT IMAGERY......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
EXHIBIT 6 | DUPLEX TOWNHOMES PRODUCT IMAGERY.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
EXHIBIT 7 | GARDEN APARTMENTS PRODUCT IMAGERY....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
COLORS & MATERIALS.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
COLOR PALETTE................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
MATERIAL PALETTE..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
EXHIBIT 8 | COLORS & MATERIALS BOARD..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
COMMUNITY SIGNAGE & MONUMENTATION............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
EXHIBIT 9 | THE COTTAGES AT COYOTE CREST COMMUNITY ENTRY SIGNAGE...........................................................................................................................................................................................................35
EXHIBIT 10 | THE COTTAGES AT COYOTE CREST COMMUNITY ENTRY............................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
EXHIBIT 11 | THE TOWNHOMES AT COYOTE CREST COMMUNITY ENTRY SIGNAGE....................................................................................................................................................................................................37
EXHIBIT 12 | THE TOWNHOMES AT COYOTE CREST COMMUNITY ENTRY......................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
EXHIBIT 13 | THE FLATS AT COYOTE CREST COMMUNITY ENTRY SIGNAGE..................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
EXHIBIT 14 | THE FLATS AT COYOTE CREST COMMUNITY ENTRY.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES.................................................................................................................................................................41
CIRCULATION......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
DRAINAGE............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
EXHIBIT 15 | MCDOWELL PARKWAY CROSS SECTION (LOOKING EAST)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
EXHIBIT 16 | MCDOWELL PARKWAY MODIFIED MICHIGAN PARKWAY CONCEPT........................................................................................................................................................................................................44
UTILITIES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
PUBLIC FACILITIES & EDUCATION................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45

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VISION
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VISION 
Coyote Crest is a future residential community located at the southwest 
corner of the Roosevelt Street (Future McDowell Parkway) and Rainbow Road 
alignments. In order to support the growing demand for housing in Buckeye, 
and the future Gateway Activity Center, Coyote Crest is envisioned to offer three 
distinct residential product types. The existing housing opportunities within the 
immediate surrounding area primarily consist of single-family homes with small 
to average lot sizes. Consistent with the City of Buckeye’s goals and policies for 
new housing development, Coyote Crest will improve the availability and diversity 
of housing to support the growing employment base. Specifically, these three, 
separately managed communities are expected to include a mix of detached 
cottages, duplexes and garden apartments. A total of 901 residential units, with a 
blended density of 14.14 dwelling units per acre, is proposed between all product 
types. The future McDowell Parkway, on the Rosevelt alignment, will improve 
regional transportation connectivity between Coyote Crest, the Gateway Activity 
Center, and other prominent West Valley destinations. Given the proximity of 
the subject property to Skyline Regional Park, and the emphasis on recreational 
amenities, the design of Coyote Crest features a series of open spaces and a 
recreational trail throughout the community with a cohesive landscape design 
theme. Overall, Coyote Crest will introduce new residential opportunities with 
distinct architectural styles and forms, integrated common and improved open 
spaces, and other character-defining features that contribute to the identity of 
the overall community. 
REQUEST
The purpose of this request is to rezone approximately 64.45-acres of vacant 
land located at the southwest corner of the Roosevelt Street (Future McDowell 
Parkway) and Rainbow Road alignments. Due to the unique mix of housing 
products and residential densities proposed, this request is to change the zoning 
designation of the subject property from “Planned Community” (PC) to “Planned 
Area Development” (PAD). The Coyote Crest PAD will support the development of 
the subject property as proposed, while also establishing development standards 
and guidelines that implement the vision of Coyote Crest.  
Should a conflict arise between a standard or guideline prescribed within the 
Buckeye Development Code (BDC) and the provisions of this PAD, the provisions 
of the PAD shall prevail. The regulatory provisions contained herein are intended 
to facilitate the development review, permitting, and zoning enforcement activities 
by providing comprehensive development standards for the implementation 
of the vision for Coyote Crest. In the event a regulatory standard has not been 
directly addressed within this PAD, the provisions of the BDC shall apply.
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VISION

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C O Y O T E   C R E S T
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SITE & 
CONTEXT
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SITE & CONTEXT
SITE LOCATION
Coyote Crest encompasses approximately 64.5-acres located at the southwest 
corner of the Roosevelt Street (Future McDowell Parkway) and Rainbow Road 
alignments. The subject property is optimally located just north of Interstate 10 
with proximity to Skyline Regional Park, a Maricopa County flood management 
basin, nearby schools, as well as commercial retail located on Watson Road 
immediately south of Interstate 10 and at the intersection of Interstate 10 and 
Verrado Way. The property is currently undeveloped.
MCDOWELL PARKWAY
Coyote Crest is located immediately along the Roosevelt Street alignment on 
the north, which is planned for the Future McDowell Parkway. This alignment is 
also the location of a planned parkway intended to be a reliever for Interstate 
10 through the central portion of the city. This future parkway, also known as 
the McDowell Parkway, is envisioned to be a 6-lane roadway spanning between 
331st Avenue on the west to Dean Road on the east. The ultimate condition of 
the McDowell Parkway will be constructed according to the standards of the 
Arizona Parkway, which eliminates left-turns at all intersections and includes a 
wide, landscaped median intended to accommodate u-turns downstream of 
intersections. This condition is specifically designed to create optimal traffic 
conditions for a significant volume of vehicles at relatively high speeds. Please see 
the Circulation section of this PAD for more details regarding the future design of 
the McDowell Parkway. 
Given its immediate adjacency, the location of the future McDowell Parkway 
will directly benefit Coyote Crest. Once constructed, the McDowell Parkway will 
improve regional transportation connectivity between Coyote Crest, the Gateway 
Activity Center, which is described in more detail in the following section, and other 
prominent West Valley destinations. Once McDowell Parkway is fully constructed, 
all left turn movements will be eliminated.

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GATEWAY ACTIVITY CENTER / BANNER MEDICAL / 
VERRADO MARKETPLACE
The Imagine Buckeye 2040 General Plan identifies the location of “Activity 
Centers,” which denote live, work, play areas that are vibrant mixed-use areas 
providing destination locations. Coyote Crest is located approximately 1.5-miles 
west of the Gateway Activity Center / Banner Medical / Verrado Marketplace 
located at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Verrado Way. As described above, 
the McDowell Parkway will improve future connectivity between Coyote Crest and 
the future Gateway Activity Center. According to the General Plan, the Gateway 
Activity Center is envisioned as a research and development employment node, 
educational campus and entertainment hub, serving the west valley region. The 
City of Buckeye is currently in the process of developing a Specific Area Plan 
for the Gateway Activity Center, known as The Landing Specific Plan, which will 
establish a vision and policies for future development within the Activity Center. 
Although the Specific Plan has not yet been adopted, the Gateway Activity 
Center, and its larger surrounding area, has already experienced rapid growth 
and development. Notable developments include Costco, Western Maricopa 
Education Center (West-MEC), Banner Buckeye Medical Center and the 
Verrado Marketplace. See Exhibit 1 | Context Aerial. As development within the 
Gateway Activity Center continues to occur, the demand for additional housing 
opportunities is expected to increase. 
The General Plan states that the Gateway Activity Center is strategically located to 
capitalize on existing assets, including several master planned communities. The 
existing housing opportunities within the area surrounding the Gateway Activity 
Center predominantly consist of single-family homes with small to average lot 
sizes. 
However, due to rising housing costs and changes in household dynamics, the 
preferences and demands of many households have started to evolve. Coyote 
Crest will further support the long-term viability of the Gateway Activity Center by 
improving the availability and diversity of housing in proximity to future job and 
retail growth within the Activity Center. Consistent with the General Plan (Policy 
G-17.1), Coyote Crest will include a variety of housing types, including detached 
cottages, duplexes and garden apartments, that meet the demands and needs 
of existing and future residents. Additional residential density in proximity to the 
Gateway Activity Center will also increase the purchasing power in support of the 
desired retail growth. 
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
The General Plan identifies the subject property as a “Neighborhood” land use 
designation. See Table 1. No changes to the existing General Plan land use 
designation are proposed. 
LAND USE DESIGNATION
DESCRIPTION
Neighborhood
The Neighborhood designation denotes areas that have a broader range of residential 
development than Rural, including low to high density. Neighborhood development 
may include single-family units (attached and detached), and multi-family units, such as 
apartments and condominiums. Residential land uses in excess of 1 du/ac are permitted 
in this designation. This land use designation may also include other integrated land 
uses that support neighborhood functions and contribute to the health and livability of 
neighborhoods, such as neighborhood scaled shops, parks and recreational facilities, 
religious institutions, small offices, and educational institutions. While vehicular access is 
needed in Neighborhood, bikeability, and walkability should also be a priority. 
Table 1 | General Plan Land Use Designation

BANNER MEDICAL 
CENTER
HOWARDS WELL
SUNDANCE TOWNE 
CENTER (RETAIL)
COYOTE CREST SITE
ANTICIPATED 
MCDOWELL 
PARKWAY 
(ROOSEVELT 
ALIGNMENT)
3-MILE RADIUS
SKYLINE REGIONAL 
PARK
VERRADO
SUNDANCE
VERRADO
 MARKETPLACE
GATEWAY 
ACTIVITY CENTER
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Exhibit 1 | Context Aerial

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ZONING
The subject property is currently zoned “Planned Community” (PC), which is an 
obsolete district from the prior superseded edition of the BDC. According to the 
BDC, obsolete districts are intended to be converted to a commensurate zoning 
district in the near future. Until such time the commensurate zoning districts are 
converted, the city strongly recommends any new project that moves forward with 
a development proposal within an obsolete district pursue a rezoning. Approval 
of this request would change the zoning designation of the subject property from 
its current designation of PC to “Planned Area Development” (PAD). See Table 2.
Table 2 | Existing & Proposed Zoning
ZONING DESIGNATION
DESCRIPTION
Existing
Planned Community
The Planned Community zoning district is designed to accommodate all land uses approved 
as part of a Community Master Plan, where specific uses, public services, densities, and design 
criteria have been identified and adopted.
Proposed
Planned Area Development
The Planned Area Development district is established to provide an alternative to conventional 
development, and requires approval under the procedures in Section 8.6, Community Master 
Plans and Planned Area Development Plans, of the BDC. The PAD district is available for 
projects over five acres in size or otherwise approved by the Director or their designee. This 
district is intended to accomplish all of the following purposes:
A.	 To permit greater flexibility within the development to best utilize the physical features 
of the particular site in exchange for greater public benefits than would otherwise be 
achieved through development under the BDC;
B.	 To ensure that any development impacts that occur through the use of greater 
flexibility are mitigated to the greatest extent feasible so as not to create adverse impacts 
on neighboring properties or the surrounding neighborhood;
C.	 To encourage the provision and preservation of meaningful open space;

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ZONING DESIGNATION
DESCRIPTION
E. To encourage a more productive use of land consistent with the public objectives and 
standards of accessibility, safety, infrastructure and land use compatibility;
F. To foster a strong sense of community based on the distinctive character of the 
development and a shared physical and economic environment;
G.	 To ensure that planned developments function in an integrated fashion with amenities 
and benefits and with enhanced design not required or available in standard subdivision 
development; and
H.	 Any property that is converted to PAD from the Planned Residential (PR) Zoning District 
will be able to develop via an approved Site Plan or plat according to standards and uses 
listed in Appendices B and C unless otherwise amended with a formal PAD Application. 
PR parcels smaller than the minimum lot size when converted shall be deemed legal 
nonconforming.
Table 2 | Existing & Proposed Zoning (Continued)

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LAND USE 
REGULATIONS 
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LAND USE 
REGULATIONS
Coyote Crest is comprised of three Development Units with distinct development 
character and residential product types. See Exhibit 2 | Land Use Plan. This 
section of the PAD provides a summary of the Conceptual Development Plan for 
Coyote Crest. See Exhibit 3 | Conceptual Development Plan and Exhibit 4 | Coyote 
Crest Community Perspective. Note that the Conceptual Development Plan and 
Community Perspective are intended to provide a conceptual representation 
of what could be developed on the subject property. The actual development 
plan will be guided by the regulatory provisions of this PAD inclusive of the 
dimensional standards. Development unit boundaries are permitted to change 
up to 20% of the gross area, however, each development unit shall comply with 
the maximum densities as identified in Table 4 and Table 5 of the residential 
dimensional standards. 
Development Unit 1, which is located at the southeast corner of Roosevelt 
Street (McDowell Parkway) and the 231st Avenue alignment, is envisioned to be 
developed with detached cottages for rent. A total of 275 dwelling units (11.23 
dwelling units per acre) is proposed. The primary vehicular entrance to the 
residential community will be located on Roosevelt Street, which is anticipated 
to be improved as part of the future McDowell Parkway. The primary entrance 
to Development Unit 1 is proposed to terminate at the resident clubhouse and 
leasing center. In addition to the resident clubhouse, Development Unit 1 will 
include customary residential amenities, which may include a pool / spa, dog park, 
and fitness center. Additionally, a pedestrian trail will run through Development 
Unit 1 and can be accessed by residents from the adjacent Development Unit a 
part of the PAD. Given the proximity of the subject property to Skyline Regional 
Park, and the emphasis on recreational amenities, the overall Coyote Crest 
community features a series of open spaces throughout. The specific amenities, 
and programming for these open spaces, will be determined and designed at a 
future date. A secondary vehicular entrance to Development Unit 1 is proposed 
to be located along the 231st Avenue alignment on the west side of the subject 
property. All vehicular entrances to the residential community are planned to be 
gated. Surface parking spaces will be distributed throughout the community for 
future residents and guests.

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DEV UNIT
USE
UNIT COUNT
AREA 
(NET ACREAGE)
DENSITY 
(DWELLING UNITS/ACRE)
1
Detached Cottages
275
24.48
11.23
2
Duplex Townhomes
170
18.26
9.31
3
Garden Apartments
456
19.92
22.89
TOTAL
-
901
62.66
14.37
Table 3 | Development Program
Development Unit 2 is located at the southwest corner of Roosevelt Street 
(Future McDowell Parkway) and the Rainbow Road alignment, and is intended to 
include duplex residential housing. A total of 170 dwelling units (9.31 dwelling 
units per acre) is proposed. The primary vehicular entrance, which is proposed 
to be located along the future McDowell Parkway, is enhanced by a landscaped 
roundabout that leads future residents and visitors of Development Unit 2 to the 
resident clubhouse. The resident clubhouse also features a grand amenity space 
to encourage resident interaction and offer opportunities for recreational activity. 
Additional residential amenities may include a pool / spa, dog park, and fitness 
center. The shared pedestrian trail will be located along the southern property 
line and connect north to access the entry along Rainbow Road. In addition to the 
common open spaces and amenities, each residential unit within Development 
Unit 2 will include its own private patio. A secondary vehicular entrance is proposed 
to be located on the east side of Development Unit 2 along the Rainbow Road 
alignment. All vehicular entrances to the residential community will be gated. 
Vehicular parking will be provided as a combination of two-car private garages 
and guest surface parking throughout the community. 
Development Unit 3 is located immediately south of Development Unit 1 
adjacent to the 231st Avenue alignment. A garden style, multifamily residential 
community with approximately 456 residential units (22.89 dwelling units per 
acre) is proposed. The vehicular entrance to Development Unit 3 is located along 
the east side of the property adjacent to the 231st Avenue alignment. The resident 
clubhouse, and leasing office, is proposed to be located at the front entrance. 
Within Development Unit 3, the shared pedestrian trail will be located along 
the northern property line and provide access to the 231st Avenue alignment. 
A secondary vehicular connection to Development Unit 1 is also proposed for 
emergency access only. All vehicular entrances to the residential community 
are planned to be gated. Similar to the other communities within Coyote Crest, 
the garden apartment multifamily residential community will include customary 
residential amenities, such as a clubhouse, pool/spa, dog park, and/or fitness 
center. Development Unit 3 is envisioned to provide a series of common open 
spaces and amenities that seamlessly flow from the primary amenity space near 
the main entrance to the southeast corner of the community. Surface parking 
spaces will be distributed throughout the community for future residents and 
guests. 
PERMITTED USES
The following section of this PAD outlines the principal permitted uses for Coyote 
Crest by each Development Unit. 
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 1
The permitted uses for Development Unit 1 shall be consistent with those uses 
allowed in the City of Buckeye “Multi-Family 1 (MF-1)” zoning district. 
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 2
The permitted uses for Development Unit 2 shall be consistent with those uses 
allowed in the City of Buckeye “Residential 1 (R1-1)” zoning district. 
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3
The permitted uses for Development Unit 3 shall be consistent with those uses 
allowed in the City of Buckeye “Multi-Family 2 (MF-2)” zoning district.

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Exhibit 2 | Land Use Plan
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 1
MULTIFAMILY
25.01 GROSS AC
24.48 NET AC
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3
MULTIFAMILY
20.93 GROSS AC
19.92 NET AC
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 2
SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED
18.47 GROSS AC
18.26 NET AC
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF 
MARICOPA COUNTY - REGIONAL 
STORMWATER BASIN
APN: 504-19-001D
RURAL (RU-43)
PHOENIX SKYLINE WEST SUBDIVISION
APN: 504-19-205 TO 504-19-217
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RU-RR)
ARIZONA 
DEPARTMENT OF 
TRANSPORTATION
APN: 504-20-013B
SPECIAL USE (SU)
STATE TRUST 
LAND
MCDOWELL PARKWAY (ROOSEVELT ALIGNMENT)
231ST AVENUE (ALIGNMENT)
RAINBOW ROAD (ALIGNMENT)
SHARED USE PATH
SHARED USE PATH

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Exhibit 3 | Conceptual Development Plan
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3
GARDEN APARTMENTS
GARDEN APARTMENTS
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 1
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 1
DETACHED COTTAGES
DETACHED COTTAGES
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 2
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 2
DUPLEX TOWNHOMES
DUPLEX TOWNHOMES
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF 
MARICOPA COUNTY - REGIONAL 
STORMWATER BASIN
NOTE: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL 
NOTE: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL 
SITE PLAN FOR MORE DETAILS
SITE PLAN FOR MORE DETAILS
PHOENIX SKYLINE WEST SUBDIVISION
STATE TRUST 
LAND
MCDOWELL PARKWAY (ROOSEVELT ALIGNMENT)
231ST AVENUE (ALIGNMENT)
(COLLECTOR - 40’ HALF STREET ROW)
RAINBOW ROAD (ALIGNMENT)
(LOCAL - 30’ HALF STREET ROW)
SHARED USE PATH
DRAINAGE 
CHANNEL
DRAINAGE 
CHANNEL
DRAINAGE 
CHANNEL
PROPSED 
DETENTION BASIN
SHARED USE PATH

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Exhibit 4 | Coyote Crest Community Perspective
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 1
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 1
DETACHED COTTAGES
DETACHED COTTAGES
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 3
GARDEN APAERTMENTS
GARDEN APAERTMENTS
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 2
DEVELOPMENT UNIT 2
DUPLEX TOWNHOMES
DUPLEX TOWNHOMES
 MCDOWELL PARKWAY (ROOSEVELT ALIGNMENT)
ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN RANGE
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
SUNDANCE 
STATE TRUST LAND
231ST AVENUE (ALIGNMENT)
RAINBOW ROAD (ALIGNMENT)
DRAINAGE 
CHANNEL
PROPOSED 
DETENTION BASIN 
PROPOSED 
DETENTION BASIN 
MICHIGAN LEFT 
(WESTBOUND 
ACCESS)
DRAINAGE 
CHANNEL
10
THE LANDING

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Standard
Development Unit 2
R1-1 1
Lot Dimensions, Minimum 
Lot Size (Square Feet)
1,000
1,000
Lot Width (Feet)2
20
20
Setbacks, Minimum
Front (Feet)
0
0
Side (Feet)3 4
0 w/ 5 Aggregate
0 w/ 5 Aggregate
Rear (Feet)4
8
8
Landscape (Feet)
25 Adjacent to Parkway, 
15 Adjacent to Local Street
25 Adjacent to Parkway, 
15 Adjacent to Local Street
Lot Coverage (%)
80
80
Building Height, Maximum (Feet)
50
50
DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
The following section of this PAD outlines the dimensional standards for Coyote Crest by each Development Unit. The proposed standards generally conform to 
existing City of Buckeye zoning district dimensional standards. Deviations from existing City of Buckeye zoning district dimensional standards are denoted in bold in 
Tables 4 and 5 below. 
Notes:
1.	 City of Buckeye zoning district standards are provided for reference only.
2.	 Lot width is measured at front building setback line.
3.	 An additional five feet of setback shall be required for all corner lots adjacent to public arterial right-of-way.
4.	 Accessory buildings will not be located closer than three feet from any property line. The side and rear yard setback shall be five feet for accessory structures 
which exceed ten feet in height. Accessory structures with vehicle entrances which directly face an alley shall be setback at least ten feet from the property line 
along the alley.
Table 4 | Single-Family Attached Residential Dimensional Standards (Development Unit 2)

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Standard
Development Unit 1
MF-11
Development Unit 3
MF-2
Density, Maximum (Dwelling Unit 
/ Gross Acre) 
15.0
15.0
No Max; 15.1 Min
No Max; 15.1 Min
Setbacks, Minimum
Front (Feet)
15
15
0
0
Side (Feet)2 3
5
5
0
0
Rear (Feet)3
15
15
10
15
Landscape (Feet)
25 Adjacent to Parkway, 
15 Adjacent to Collector 
Street,
15 Adjacent to Single-
Family Residential
25 Adjacent to 
Parkway, 
15 Adjacent to 
Collector Street,
20 Adjacent to 
Single-Family 
Residential
25 Adjacent to Parkway, 
15 Adjacent to Collector 
Street
25 Adjacent to 
Parkway, 
15 Adjacent to 
Collector Street
Lot Coverage (%)
70
70
95
95
Building Height, Maximum (Feet)
30
50
50
-
Table 5 | Multifamily Residential Dimensional Standards (Development Units 1 & 3)
Notes:
1.	 City of Buckeye zoning district standards are provided for reference only.
2.	 An additional five feet of setback shall be required for all corner lots adjacent to public arterial right-of-way.
3.	 Accessory buildings will not be located closer than three feet from any property line. The side and rear yard setback shall be five feet for accessory structures 
which exceed ten feet in height. Accessory structures with vehicle entrances which directly face an alley shall be setback at least ten feet from the property line 
along the alley.

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JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATION
The Coyote Crest dimensional standards aimed to conform as closely as possible to 
the City of Buckeye zoning district dimensional standards for the three proposed 
development units. The following elaborates on the specific deviations from the 
Buckeye Development Code for each of the Development Units at Coyote Crest.
The Multi-Family Detached Cottages at Development Unit 1 mimic all development 
standards from the Buckeye Zoning Ordinance with the exception of landscape 
setbacks and the maximum building height of the comparative zoning district 
of MF-1. When adjacent to a parkway or collector, the landscape setbacks for 
Development Unit 1 are the same as the required landscape setbacks from 
section 5.4.3.B.1 of the Buckeye Development Code. When adjacent to Single-
Family Residential, Development Unit 1 proposes a landscape setback of 15-feet 
in comparison to the Development Code standard of 20-feet. This is due to the 
orientation of the cottage buildings along the eastern edge of Development Unit 
1, adjacent to the Duplex Townhomes. The cottages along the eastern side are 
orientated to face the east, which will require a pedestrian pathway parallel to 
the eastern edge to access the front doors of each unit, therefore a reduction of 
5-feet from the perimeter landscape setback from Single-Family Residential uses 
is proposed to allow for enough space to provide the pedestrian pathway for 
access to the units. Additionally, Coyote Crest is proposing a maximum building 
of 30-feet for Development Unit 1 in comparison to the maximum height of 50-
feet allowed under MF-1, which is a reductio in height allowance. 
The Single-Family Attached Residential Dimensional Standards for Development 
Unit 2 conform to the comparative R1-1 standards under the City of Buckeye 
Zoning Ordinance. No deviation is proposed.  
The Multi-Family Grden Apartments at Development Unit 3 conform to all 
dimensional standards in the comparative zoning district of MF-2 apart from 
building height. Under the Buckeye zoning code for MF-2 there is no maximum 
building height for the multi-family structures. The Coyote Crest PAD proposes a 
maximum building height of 50-feet to ensure the step-up from McDowell Parkway 
to Development Unit 1 of the detached cottages to the garden apartments at 
Development Unit 3 is gradual and does not become excessive. 
OPEN SPACE
In order to provide additional recreational opportunities, as well as to encourage 
resident interaction, functional, or improved open spaces, are an essential 
component of new residential communities. Each development unit shall comply 
with the City  of Buckeye Parks & Recreation Master Plan open space requirements 
identified in Table 2-11.  The areas in a Development Unit that shall be counted as 
improved open space include areas retained as common, outdoor living space for 
residents. These spaces may include lawns and other landscaped features such as 
walkways, terraces, sitting areas, and other outdoor recreational areas.  
In order to achieve this within the community, Coyote Crest was intentionally 
designed with several improved open spaces and amenities throughout. For 
example, each Development Unit will include customary residential amenities, 
which may include, but shall not be limited to, a resident clubhouse, pool/spa, 
dog park, and/or playground structures. The specific amenities, and programming 
for these open spaces, will be determined and designed at a future date. As 
demonstrated on the conceptual development plan, a shared pedestrian trail 
is also proposed throughout Coyote Crest to provide connectivity between the 
three development units.

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DESIGN 
GUIDELINES
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DESIGN
GUIDELINES
ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER
DETACHED COTTAGES
The detached cottages of Coyote Crest should embrace architecture that resemble 
craftsmen or bungalow styles from the turn of the 20th century. These cozy 
cottages are envisioned to contribute to an intimate and aesthetic community 
feel by providing architecture that feels handcrafted. The craftsman or bungalow 
architecture for each of the detached cottages shall incorporate a minimum of 
three (3) features listed below: 
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Low-pitched roof lines, gabled or hipped roof
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Deep overhanging eaves
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Front porches beneath extension of main roof
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Tapered columns supporting roof
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Hand-crafted stone or woodwork
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A combination of stucco and brick or stone exterior
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Wood paneling accents
DUPLEX TOWNHOMES
The duplex townhomes of Coyote Crest are envisioned to provide traditional 
southwest architecture with modern simplistic elements. These townhomes 
should embrace architecture that provides a luxurious feel with a minimalist 
design. The duplex townhome architecture at Coyote Crest shall incorporate a 
minimum of three (3) features listed below: 
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Pitched Rooflines
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Arches
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Patios, porches & balconies
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Staggered projections
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Large windows
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Simple horizontal massing
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Light or neutral toned stucco with colored accents
GARDEN APARTMENTS
The garden apartments at Coyote Crest will be a modern urban environment 
at the base of the Skyline Regional Park. The architecture for the multi-family 
development near the mountain preserve is envisioned to have desert modernism 
style to compliment the surrounding environment while introducing a high-
quality modern design. The garden apartments at Coyote Crest shall incorporate 
a minimum of three (3) features listed below:
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Flat roof lines
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Clean lines
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Indoor-outdoor living
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Large Windows
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Architectural shaded breezeways 
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Sun blocking features
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Natural Materials

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Exhibit 5 | Detached Cottages Product Imagery

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Exhibit 6 | Duplex Townhomes Product Imagery

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Exhibit 7 | Garden Apartments Product Imagery

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COLORS & MATERIALS
Coyote Crest is envisioned to complement the surrounding Sonoran Desert 
by providing architectural colors and materials that create a tranquil yet 
vibrant community. To create a cohesive identity between the three individual 
communities at Coyote Crest, an exterior palette of colors and materials has been 
identified below to be utilized by each of the development units. 
COLOR PALETTE
Due to the harsh sun of the desert, the primary exterior building color shall be a 
light neutral earth tone, cream or white color to reflect the sun. Dull or grey tone 
colors are prohibited for all exterior elevations. 
The detached cottages shall use a more vibrant color pallet, such as blues or 
green tones, on wood paneling to create the ambiance of craftsmanship. Unit 
entry doors shall be painted with an accent color.
MATERIAL PALETTE
Each residential product at Coyote Crest shall use a material palette using natural 
materials that are complementary to the desert environment. Below is a list of 
exterior materials permitted within Coyote Crest. Please also see Table 6 for 
exterior color and material color requirements per Development Unit.
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Stucco with a modern finish
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Wood paneling
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Stone veneer
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Brick
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Tile roofing
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Shutters
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Metal work

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Development Unit (Product) 
Exterior Color Requirements
Exterior Material Requirements
Development Unit 1 (Detached Cottages) Minimum of one (1) primary building color 
and one (1) secondary accent color per 
building. 
Secondary accent colors shall be used 
for building trim, window aprons and 
downspouts.
Buildings should have alternating color 
palette to create diversity within the 
community.
Minimum of three (3) exterior building 
materials from the list above, excluding 
metal work. 
One (1) of the selected materials must be 
wood paneling. 
Development Unit 2 (Duplex Townhomes) Minimum of one (1) primary building color 
and one (1) secondary accent color per 
building. 
Secondary accent colors shall be used for 
building trim, garage doors, window aprons 
and downspouts.
Minimum of two (2) exterior building 
materials from the list above.
Minimum of two (2) exterior building 
materials from the list above.
Development Unit 3 (Garden Apartments) Minimum of one (1) primary building color 
and one (1) secondary accent color per 
building. 
Secondary accent colors shall be used 
for building trim, window aprons and 
downspouts.
Minimum of two (2) exterior building 
materials from the list above.
Table 6 | Exterior Color and Material Requirements

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Stucco With a Modern Finish
Metal Work
Stone Veneer
Tile Roofi ng
Wooden Panelling
Brick
Shutters
Materials
Each residential community 
within Coyote Crest 
shall consist of a natural 
material palette that is 
complementary to the 
desert environment. 
Exhibit 8 | Colors & Materials Board

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Botanical Name 
Common Name
Caliper / Trunk1
Acacia aneura
Mulga
1” – 2” / Single 
Acacia salincia
Willow Acacia
1” – 2” / Single 
Acacia smallii
Sweet Acacia
1”- 2” / Single or Multi
Caesalpinia cacalaco
Cascalote
1”- 2” / Single
Celtis reticulata
Desert Hackberry
1”- 2” / Single
Chilopsis linearis
Desert Willow
1”- 2” / Multi
Cordia boissieri
Texas Olive
1”- 2” / Single
Ebenopsis ebano
Texas Ebony
1”- 2” / Single
Eucalyptus papuana
Ghost Gum Eucalyptus
1”- 2” / Single
Olneya tesota
Ironwood
1”- 2” / Multi
Parkinsonia florida
Blue Palo Verde
1”- 2” / Multi
Parkinsonia praecox
Palo Brea
1”- 2” / Multi
Prosopis hybrid
Thornless Mesquite
1”- 2” / Multi
Prosopis velutina
Velvet Mesquite
1”- 2” / Multi
Quercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak
1”- 2” / Single
Ulmus parviflora
Chinese Elm
1”- 2” / Single
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER
In order to create a strong, integrated community identity among the three 
residential communities, the general landscape design of Coyote Crest should 
consist of a cohesive, natural desert landscape palette. Tables 7, 8, and 9 identify 
the approved plant specifies for Coyote Crest. Deviation from the approved 
species is permitted if the species are listed on the Phoenix Area Management 
Area Low Water Use / Drought Tolerant Plan. 
Table 7 | Approved Tree Species
Notes:
1.	 All landscape areas shall provide 50% 2-inch caliper, 25% 1.5-inch caliper, and 25% 1-inch caliper trees to promote a mixture of maturity.

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Botanical Name 
Common Name
Min. Gal
Acacia redolens
Desert Carpet
5 Gal
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Red Bird of Paradise
 5 Gal
Dodonaea viscosa
Green Hopseed
5 Gal
Encelia farinosa
Brittlebush
5 Gal
Eremophila glabra mingenew gold
Outback Sunrise Emu
5 Gal
Eremophila hygrophana
Blue Bells
5 Gal
Lantana montevidensis
Purple Trailing Lantana
5 Gal
Larrea tridentata
Creosote
5 Gal
Leucopohyllum laevigatum
‘Rio Bravo’ Texas Sage
5 Gal
Muhlenbergia capillaris ‘Regal Mist’
Regal Mist Muhly
5 Gal
Muhlenbergia capillaris ‘White Cloud’
White Cloud Muhly
5 Gal
Muhlenbergia rigens
Deer Grass
5 Gal
Ruellia brittoniana
Mexican Petunia
5 Gal
Table 8 | Approved Shrub Species

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Botanical Name 
Common Name
Min. Gal
Agave americana
Century Plant
 5 Gal
Aloe x ‘Blue Elf’
Blue Elf Aloe
5 Gal
Carnegiea gigantea
Saguaro
6’ Spear
Dasylirion wheeleri
Desert Spoon
5 Gal
Echinocactus grusonii
Golden Barrel
5 Gal
Echinopsis candicans
Argentine Giant
5 Gal
Euphorbia antisyphilitica
 Candelilla
5 Gal
Fouqueria splendens
Octotillo
15 Gal
Hesperaloe funifera
Giant Hesperaloe
5 Gal
Hesperaloe parviflora
Red Yucca
5 Gal
Hesperaloe parviflora ‘Yellow’
Yellow Yucca
5 Gal
Lophocereus schottii var. monstrosus
Totem Pole Cactus
15 Gal
Nolina macrocarpa
Bear Grass
5 Gal
Opuntia engelmannii
Engelmann Prickly Pear
5 Gal
Opuntia ficus indica
Indian Fig Prickly Pear
5 Gal
Pachyceruseus marginatus
Mexican Fence Post
15 Gal
Penstemon parryi
Parry’s Penstemon
1 Gal
Smooth agave
Smooth Agave
5 Gal
Stenocereus thurberi ‘compacta’
Compact Organ Pipe
5 Gal
Table 9 | Approved Accent Species

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COMMUNITY SIGNAGE & MONUMENTATION
In order to enhance the arrival experience of future residents and visitors, each 
residential community within Coyote Crest will include community signage and 
entry monumentation with a cohesive design theme. Community signage may 
be located at the primary and secondary entrances of each community. Exact 
locations will be determined at a future date. The use of consistent materials, 
such as stone veneer, smooth face CMU block, weathered steel, integral concrete 
caps, or other similar materials, should be used for community signage and entry 
monumentation throughout Coyote Crest. Unless otherwise modified by this 
PAD or through a future Comprehensive Sign Plan, signage shall comply with the 
applicable requirements of the BDC.

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Exhibit 9 | The Cottages at Coyote Crest Community Entry Signage

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Exhibit 10 | The Cottages at Coyote Crest Community Entry

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Exhibit 11 | The Townhomes at Coyote Crest Community Entry Signage

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Exhibit 12 | The Townhomes at Coyote Crest Community Entry

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Exhibit 13 | The Flats at Coyote Crest Community Entry Signage

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Exhibit 14 | The Flats at Coyote Crest Community Entry

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C O Y O T E   C R E S T
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INFRASTRUCTURE 
& FACILITIES
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INFRASTRUCTURE 
& FACILITIES
CIRCULATION
The City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Future Street Network by City 
Classification Map identifies “Future Network City Classifications” for roadways 
and the highways throughout the City. Table 10 provides a summary of the TMP 
Future Transportation Network City Classification for roadways adjacent to the 
subject property. 
As shown on the conceptual development plan, Coyote Crest will feature two 
driveway entrances along the future McDowell Parkway, two driveway entrances 
along the 231st Avenue alignment, and one driveway entrance along the Rainbow 
Road alignment. As discussed above, all vehicular entrances to Coyote Crest are 
planned to be gated. Please see the Traffic Impact Analysis submitted with this 
PAD request for additional information. 
DRAINAGE
The subject property is located within the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency (FEMA) Flood Zone A, which denotes areas with a one percent chance of 
flooding. A portion of the subject property is also located within an Administrative 
Floodway. The development team will pursue the Conditional Letter of Map 
Revision (CLOMR) and Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) processes, as well as obtain 
Floodplain Use Permits prior to any development of the subject property. 
Given the regional drainage challenges, affiliated with properties within the 
watershed of the White Tank Mountains, Coyote Crest contemplates the 
construction of a drainage interceptor of approximately 60-foot-wide channel. 
This facility may need to be constructed along the north side of the future 
McDowell Parkway, as well as along the east and west sides of Coyote Crest to 
promote what could be interim stormwater management protection regarding 
watershed flows. The anticipated drainage channel will flow south to the regional 
basin owned by the Flood Control District of Maricopa County. Future studies 
by the project engineer, as well as discussions with City staff will inform future 
iterations of the enclosed conceptual development plan from a regional drainage 
perspective. A Conceptual Drainage Report will be submitted with the future Site 
Plan submittal for Coyote Crest, which will address sizing and routing of any offsite 
and onsite flows. A Final Report will be submitted with the final construction 
documents. 
Roadway
TMP Classification
Roosevelt Street / McDowell
Parkway
231st Avenue
Collector
Rainbow Road
Local Street
Table 10 | TMP Future Street Network by City Classification Map Designations

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Exhibit 15 | McDowell Parkway Cross Section (Looking East)

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WATSON ROAD
RAINBOW ROAD
MCDOWELL PARKWAY
SKYLINE-62
(FUTURE MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
SKYLINE WEST SUBDIVISION
(RURAL RESIDENTIAL)
ARIZONA STATE LAND 
DEPARTMENT
COLLECTOR ACCESS TO SKYLINE 
WEST SUBDIVISION TO REMAIN
SKYLINE 62 PROPERTY
8’ PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
CENTERLINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY
RIGHT-IN RIGHT-OUT ACCESS
CROSS SECTION PER MCDOT URBAN 
PARKWAY DETAIL
MICHIGAN LEFT
MICHIGAN LEFT
MODIFIED COLLECTOR 
STREET (60’ ROW)
MODIFIED COLLECTOR 
STREET (60’ROW)
60’ WIDE PROPOSED DRAINAGE 
CHANNEL (ESTIMATED)*
60’ WIDE PROPOSED DRAINAGE 
CHANNEL (ESTIMATED)*
60’ WIDE PROPOSED DRAINAGE 
CHANNEL (ESTIMATED)*
60’ WIDE DRAINAGE CHANNEL 
(ESTIMATED)*
*JE FULLER HAS BEEN RETAINED TO ANALYZE 
REGIONAL DRAINAGE CONDITIONS AS NEEDED TO 
DETERMINE CHANNEL WIDTH.
265’ ROW
FLOOD CONTROL 
DISTRICT OF 
MARICOPA COUNTY
231ST AVENUE
NOTE: THIS EXHIBIT DEPICTS A POSSIBLE TRANSFORMATION OF 
THE SKYLINE WEST SUBDIVISION AS NEEDED TO ACCOMODATE 
THE FUTURE MCDOWELL PARKWAY. PLEASE SEE THE CIRCULATION 
SECTION OF THIS PAD FOR MORE INFORMATION. 
2388’
663’
713’
1314’
707’
60’ WIDE 
LANDSCAPE MEDIAN
MICHIGAN LEFT
265’ ROW
EXISTING PROPERTY 
LINE & PROPOSED ROW
Exhibit 16 | McDowell Parkway Modified Michigan Parkway Concept

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UTILITIES
Coyote Crest is located within the City of Buckeye water and sewer service area. A 
Conceptual Water Plan and Report, as well as a Conceptual Wastewater Plan and 
Report will be submitted with the future Site Plan submittal for Coyote Crest. Final 
Reports will be submitted with the final construction documents. The conceptual 
development plan is envisioned to be supported by new water distribution mains 
being extended from sources south of Interstate 10 and by a new wastewater 
line to be provided west of the subject property with outfall to existing facilities 
in Watson Road. Preliminary discussions with the Arizona State Land Department 
have indicated a sewer easement could be obtained to accommodate wastewater 
flows to Watson along the periphery of the State Trust property.  
PUBLIC FACILITIES & EDUCATION
There are several existing public facilities within the larger area surrounding 
Coyote Crest. The City of Buckeye Fire Department Station #703 is located 
approximately 2.5-miles northeast of Coyote Crest at 2582 North Verrado Way. 
The nearest City of Buckeye Police Station is located at 21699 West Yuma Road, 
which is approximately 2-miles southeast of Coyote Crest. 
Coyote Crest is located within the attendance boundaries of the Buckeye Elementary 
School District and Buckeye Union High School District. Sundance Elementary 
School is located at 23800 West Hadley Street, which is approximately 1.5-miles 
southwest of Coyote Crest. Youngker High School is located approximately 
3-miles southwest of Coyote Crest at 3000 South Apache Road.

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