P-26-4-PZ 8-31-26 CC Presentation

City of Apache Junction — Work Study (2026-08-31)

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Banyan Apartm ents 
P-26-4-PZ
City of Apache Junction 
City Council Work Session
August 31, 20 26

Case Summary:
P-26-4-PZ: Proposed planned development 
rezoning of approximately 6.7 net acres 
currently zoned High Density Multiple-Family 
Residential (“RM-2”) to High Density Multiple-
Family Residential by Planned Development 
(“RM-2/PD”) to amend the development 
plans approved in Ordinance No. 1526 for the 
development of a 146 unit, 2 and 3-story 
apartment complex.

Zoning Map
Current Zoning: 
High Density Multiple-Family 
Residential (“RM-2”) 
North: RM-2 (“High Density 
Multiple-Family Residential”) 
& RS-20M (Medium Density 
Single-Family Detached 
Residential) residential 
properties;
South: B-2 “Old West 
Commercial” Arnold’s Auto 
Center commercial property;
East:  RVP (“Recreational 
Vehicle Park”) Lost Dutchman 
RV Resort & MHP 
(“Manufactured Home Park”) 
Apache Junction Mobile Home 
Park;
West: RS-20M Single-Family 
Residences.

General Plan 
Land Use Map
Current Land Use 
Designation: 
Downtown Mixed Use
(No change required.)

P-26-4-PZ Public Hearing Tim eline:  
 
 
 
Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing: April 28th, 2026
Requested P&Z Continuance to May
Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing: May 26th, 2026 
Requested additional P&Z Continuance to June and City Council Continuance to July
City Council Public Hearing June 16, 2026
Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing: June 23rd, 2026
P&Z Commission recommended denial by a 7-0 vote
City Council Work Session: July 6th, 2026
Requested additional City Council Continuance to August/September

Updates 
• To address the concerns expressed by the public, planning and zoning 
commission and city council, the applicant has updated the plans in the 
following ways:
• Parking – Zoning minimums have been met, no deviation required
• Inclusion of additional amenity spaces, playground, etc.
• Adjustments to the building elevations through more muted colors
• Additionally, the applicant held a second neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, 
August 4, 2026, with 5 attendees, and continued public outreach to ensure the 
neighborhood was aware of the plan changes.
• Many of the letters of support previously provided have been updated with new 
signatures and reference to the updated plans.

Site Plan 
Updated  Site Plan

Old Site Plan

Old Elevations
Updated Elevations

Updated  Elevations

Old Elevations

Thank You
City Council Public Hearing:
Tuesday, September 15, 20 26