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City of Mesa — City Council (2026-08-17)

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City Council Staff Report 
 
Date 
August 17, 2026 
Case No.   
ANX25-00682 
Project Name  
Gateway Crossing 
Request  
Release of Annexation Petition 
Project Location  
Located at the southwest corner of East Williams Field Road and State 
Route 24 
Parcel No(s)  
313-25-859P   
 
Project Area  
5.2± acres 
Council District  
District 6  
Existing Zoning  
Maricopa County Light Industrial 
(IND-2) 
General Plan 
Designation  
Regional Center - Evolve 
Applicant  
Dennis Newcombe, Gammage & Burnham 
Owner  
Pacific Proving, LLC 
Staff Planner  
Kellie Rorex, Senior Planner 
Purpose 
Conduct a public hearing prior to the release of the petition for signatures for the proposed 
annexation of 5.2± acres of property. 
Background 
State Statute requires the blank annexation petition to be recorded prior to the public hearing 
(A.R.S. §9-471(A)).  The blank petition was recorded on July 23, 2026.

[2] 
Following the public hearing and completion of the 30-day holding period, the annexation petition 
will be released for property owner signature(s).  
Once the signatures have been received, the annexation ordinance will be scheduled for the City 
Council’s consideration and adoption.  
Site Context 
Contiguity: 
The property is completely surrounded by City of Mesa corporate boundaries and is within the 
City of Mesa Planning Area.  
Zoning:  
State Statute requires that the City adopt a zoning classification that permits densities and uses 
no greater than those permitted by the County on newly annexed land (A.R.S. §9-471(M)).   
 
The subject property is zoned Maricopa County Light Industrial (IND-2). 
 
The annexation ordinance will establish City of Mesa zoning designation of Light 
Industrial (LI) on the subject property. 
General Plan:  
 
Placetype:  Regional Center 
 
Growth Strategy: Evolve 
Site Data:  
 
Area: 5.2± acres 
 
Population: 0 
 
Dwelling Units: 0 
 
Existing Businesses: 0 
 
Arterial Streets: 0 
 
Property Owners: 1 
 
Total Assessed Value of Private Land: $281,835.00 
Impact Analyses 
Fiscal Impact: 
Annexation of the property will result in the collection of future secondary property tax, 
construction tax, and development fees generated from the property.

[3] 
Utilities: 
If annexed, the City will supply water, sewer and gas utilities.  Utilities and City services are 
already provided in the area and extension of these services will have minimal impact on the City. 
Compliance with City Standards: 
If annexed, any development of the property will be required to comply with City of Mesa 
development standards, including storm water retention, street improvements, landscaping, 
screening, and signage. 
Required Notification 
The property was posted, and notifications were sent to all property owners and county agencies 
as required by state statute (A.R.S. §9-471). 
Exhibits 
Exhibit 1 – Annexation Map 
Exhibit 2 – Overall City Location Map 
Exhibit 3 – Blank Petition