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City of Mesa — City Council (2026-09-14)

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City Council Staff Report 
 
Date 
August 31, 2026 
Case No.   
ANX25-00682 
Project Name  
Gateway Crossing 
Request  
Annexation 
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 
Recommendation 
Staff recommends approval of the annexation.  
Background 
The applicant is requesting the annexation of one privately owned undeveloped parcel totaling 
5.2± acres. The parcel has frontage on East Williams Field Road and is adjacent to the State 
Route 24 freeway.

[2] 
A public hearing was held by Mesa City Council on August 17, 2026, prior to the release of the 
blank annexation petition. The blank annexation was released on August 24, 2026, for property 
owner signatures.  
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. 
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.

[3] 
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 – Ordinance  
Exhibit 2 – Overall City Location Map