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City of Mesa — Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing (2026-08-26)

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Planning and Zoning Board
August 26, 2026
City of Mesa
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ZON25-00891 Legacy Park
Planned Community District Plan - Rezoning
Mary Kopaskie-Brown, Planning Director
Mallory Ress, Senior Planner
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION
• Planned 
Community 
District Plan - 
Rezoning
• Concurrent 
Annexation 
(ANX25-00893)
Request
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Location
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Ellsworth and Williams 
Field/SR-24
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196.3± acres
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Vision
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Mixed-use community
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Walkable and connected
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Flexibility in phasing and 
development
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General Plan
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Regional Center Placetype
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Evolve Growth Strategy
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Zoning
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Current - County IND-2
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Annexed – City LI District
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Proposed - Planned Community 
District
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Land Use Budget
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2,400 maximum dwellings
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6.7M sf maximum non-
residential
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SR-24 area – 40%
residential cap
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Key Site Elements
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The Boulevard: walkable, 
shaded pedestrian spine
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The Park: Public Park with 
trails, seating, shading and 
other amenities
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Resort: hospitality, dining and
events
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Multi-Family
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Walkable, pedestrian oriented
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Active ground-floors
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Required design features related to 
architecture and site design
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Integrated system of open spaces – 
directly accessible
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Mixed Use, Office 
and Commercial
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Design Standards for buildings, 
parking, landscaping and 
lighting
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Required design features 
related to architecture and site 
design
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Shaded Pedestrian Routes
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Mobility
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25-mph internal street 
network
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Access - Ellsworth and
Williams Field 
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Trails and paths throughout 
the site (Park, residential 
areas, along SR-24)
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Height/Airport 
Compatibility
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Commercial/office: 150 ft
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Resort: 94 ft
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Mixed use: 90 ft
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Multifamily: 86 ft
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Heights subject to airport 
review
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Community Impact 
Consideration
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Airport disclosures and avigation 
easement
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Public Services - QCUSD, open 
space, fire / police reviewed by phase
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Infrastructure -water, sewer, 
drainage and traffic – Technical 
Reports as part of the Plan
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MZO Section 11-11-3(C) Evaluation Criteria 
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Aligns with the Mesa 2050 General Plan policies and strategies
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Conforms to the PC District purposes and intents
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Provides a complete community with a coordinated mix of housing, 
employment, commercial and public uses
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Integrates streets, trails, parks, utilities and public services
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Provides high-quality, sustainable design compatible with surrounding 
development
STAFF FINDS THAT THE EVALUATION CRITERIA ARE SATISFIED
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Public Participation
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Neighborhood meeting: Aug. 12, 
2026
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4 attendees; support reported
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No concerns raised
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No additional public input received
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Findings
• Complies with the 2050 Mesa General Plan
• Complies with Chapter 11 of the MZO for Planned 
Community District
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Recommendation
Staff recommends Approval with conditions
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Planning and Zoning Board
City of Mesa
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