PLZS-24-0051 Ventana Ranch Phase 2A - Narrative.pdf

VENTANA RANCH SOUTH 
PHASE 2A 
FINAL PLAT NARRATIVE 
PLZS-24-0051 
 
March 21, 2025 
 
Prepared for: 
 
   
 
 
1665 W. Alameda Drive, Suite 130 
Tempe, AZ 85282 
(480) 702-8766 
 
Prepared by: 
 
 
 
3133 W Frye Road, Suite 300 
Chandler, AZ 85226 
(602) 977-8075 
 
Stantec Project No. 238200488 
2R PLZS-24-0051 RECEIVED APRIL 02 2025 AL

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Application Request 
This application requests the approval of a Final Plat for Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A.  The 
final plat contains 35.00 acres (gross) and 143 lots.  The preliminary plat for Ventana Ranch 
was approved by the City of Buckeye on November 12, 2024.   
 
Introduction 
Ventana Ranch is a final plat consisting of 143 lots and 35.00 acres.  The property is located in 
the southeastern portion of the City of Buckeye.  It is bounded on the west by Watson Road, on 
the north by Roeser Road, on the south by Southern Avenue, and on the east by the 233rd Ave 
alignment. 
 
This parcel is comprised two different homesite sizes and parks and will be developed as 
detached, single-family residential lots with an overall gross density of 4.09 du/ac. The 
remaining phases of Ventana Ranch South will be subsequently submitted, under separate 
submittal packages, as they are developed per the City of Buckeye requirements.  
 
Location 
This final plat consists of portions of the southwest corner of Section 27 of Township 1 North, 
Range 3 West of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona.  The 
site is located within the City of Buckeye south of Roeser Road, and east of Watson Road. 
 
Zoning 
The property has a General Plan land use designation of neighborhood and is zoned Planned 
Residential.  The proposed development standards are outlined below: 
 
 
NUMBER 
OF LOTS 
TYPICAL LOT 
SIZE [4][5] 
MINIMUM LOT 
SETBACKS 
  
  
  
ALLOWABLE 
LOT 
COVERAGE 
FRONT TO 
LIVABLE OR SIDE 
ENTRY GARAGE 
[1] 
FRONT TO 
FRONT OF 
GARAGE 
[2][3] (FT) 
REAR 
(FT) 
SIDE [6] (FT) 
 
57 
35'X100' 
10' 
18' 
10' 
5'&5', 10' 
TOTAL 
60% 
 
86 
45'X105' 
10' 
18' 
20' 
5'&5', 10' 
TOTAL 
60% 
[1] 
MEASURED TO LIVABLE AREA WHEN HOME HAS A RECESSED GARAGE 
[2] 
FOR FRONT LOADING GARAGES 
[3] 
DRIVEWAY LENGTH MEASURED FROM BACK OF SIDEWALK TO FACE OF GARAGE SHALL BE 20' 
[4] 
LOT WIDTH MEASURED AT FRONT SETBACK OF 18 FEET OR REAR SETBACK OF 10 FEET, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER 
[5] 
TYPICAL LOT DEPTH MAY BE REDUCED BY UP TO 10 FEET AT KNUCKLES AND CUL-DE-SACS 
[6] 
THE SUM OF THE SIDE SETBACKS FOR A LOT SHALL COMBINE TO A MINIMUM OF THE TOTAL SHOWN 
 
Proposed Development 
This Final Plat will be developed in one phase identified as Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A. 
 
As previously mentioned, the proposed Final Plat boundary is covered within the approved 
Preliminary Plat for Ventana Ranch South. The following is the proposed Final Plat lot 
breakdown per the associated preliminary plat:

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Preliminary Plat for Ventana Ranch - Approved November 12, 2024: 
 
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Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A Final Plat - Lots 1-143 
 
Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A is to be developed as detached, single family residential 
parcels with two typical residential lot sizes of 35 ft x100 ft and 45 ft x 105 ft.  The gross density 
of the community is 4.09 du/ac, which is in compliance with the approved Preliminary Plat.  The 
community will be comprised of various home types. 
 
The gross area of the Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A Final Plat is 35.00 acres, with a gross lot 
area of 14.93 acres.  The Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A open space total acreage is 8.10 
acres, which represents 23.14% open space.  While this is below the open space percentage 
shown on the approved preliminary plat, Parcel 2A, 2B, and 2C will collectively meet the open 
space requirement.      
 
Street Improvements 
Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A is adjacent to Watson Road which will be widened to the major 
arterial street standards.  Roeser Road and 233 Avenue will be constructed to collector road 
standards and will serve all of Ventana Ranch.  All residential streets have a 50-foot right of way 
and will be 32 ft wide from back-of-curb to back-of-curb and conform to the City of Buckeye local 
road section. 
 
Utilities 
Ventana Ranch will construct 8” sewer lines to serve the development and will ultimately tie into 
an existing 18” sewer line in Watson Road. 
 
Ventana Ranch will connect to existing water line in two locations.  A 16” water main at the 
intersection of Roeser Road and Watson Road will be extended south in Watson Road to the 
southern property boundary.  Two connections will be made to the new 16” water line Watson 
Road at the intersections of Bowker Street and Hidalgo Avenue.  A third connection will be 
made to a 12” water main located in Roeser Road.  The 12” main will be extended south in 233rd 
Avenue. 
 
Communications 
Cox Communications, CenturyLink, and FisionX can provide video, high-speed data and 
telephone services to Ventana Ranch. All three companies are currently constructing or have 
facilities to serve this project. Cox, CenturyLink, and FisionX are aware of the development 
timeline for Ventana Ranch and they have all expressed their ability to provide communications 
services in accordance with the project's needs. 
 
Natural Gas 
Lennar has been in contact with Southwest Gas to provide natural gas service to the project.  A 
gas regulator station is being constructed in the northeast corner of Ventana Ranch Phase 1 to 
facilitate Southwest Gas expansion into the City of Buckeye.   
 
Electricity 
Lennar has worked with Arizona Public Service (APS) to provide electrical service to the project.  
APS has facilities in the area and will be able to serve the project.

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Open Space and Recreation 
Ventana Ranch will construct 8.10 acres of community open space with two active open spaces 
areas of 1.44 and 1.57 acres.  The amenities are to include ramadas, benches, BBQ grill, 
playground equipment, six picnic tables, and soccer goals. Residents will also have access to 
the larger community park located in Ventana Ranch Phase 1.  There is also a trail system 
within the community and adjacent to the community on the east. 
 
Offsite & Onsite Stormwater Control 
Ventana Ranch offsite stormwater system was designed in accordance with the Watson Drain 
Study.  Channel improvements and a box culvert will be constructed along the eastern boundary 
of the overall project with Ventana Ranch Phase 1 and Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A.  These 
improvements are not located within Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A. 
 
The onsite drainage design is in conformance with the City of Buckeye Engineering Design 
Standards.  Onsite 100 year 2 hour flows will be retained in retention basins.  
 
Water Supply and Distribution 
Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A is located within the future Water Campus #9 service area.  
Since Water Campus #9 has not been constructed, Ventana Ranch will be served by the Jackie 
Meck Water campus.  In order to be served, Ventana Ranch constructed a well within Phase 1 
to provide water supply for the community.  The well is connected to the Jackie Meck Water 
Campus via a 16” well transmission main constructed in Broadway Road.  This well 
transmission main is stubbed to the east in Broadway Road for future connection to Water 
Campus #9. 
  
Wastewater Collection and Treatment 
Ventana Ranch South Phase 2A will construct an onsite wastewater collection system in 
compliance with Buckeye’s Engineering Design Standards.  The site will outfall to an existing 
18” sewer main in Watson Road.  The existing 18” sewer flows south and ultimately discharges 
into the Central Buckeye Water Reclamation Facility. 
 
Fire Protection 
Buckeye Fire Department Station 702 will provide service.  The nearest fire station is located at 
1911 South Rainbow Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326. 
 
Police Protection 
Buckeye Police Department will provide service.  The nearest police station is located at 100 
North Apache Road #D, Buckeye, AZ 85326. 
 
Schools 
The project is located within Buckeye Elementary School District and Buckeye Union High 
School District 201.  Existing schools within the vicinity of the Project are listed below: 
 
Marionneaux Elementary School 
24155 W Roeser Road 
Buckeye, AZ 85326 
623-866-6100

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Buckeye Union High School 
1000 E. Narramore Avenue 
Buckeye, AZ 85326 
623-386-4423 
 
The school districts have been informed about the Project and are aware of the projected 
increase in number of students.  We have met with Buckeye Elementary School District 
Superintendent, Dr. Kristi Sandvik and with Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Drew Dave and 
working together on an agreement. 
 
Phasing 
The project will be constructed in a single phase. 
 
Streetlight Improvement District (SLID) 
The project will expand the existing SLID located in either Sonora Vista and Riata West to cover 
this project. 
 
Maintenance Improvement District (MID) 
The project will create a MID for the entire development to cover its HOA responsibility for 
landscaping in the ROW in the unlikely event of failure of the HOA