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City Council Staff Report Date August 31, 2026 Case No. ANX25-00893 Project Name Legacy Park Request Annexation Project Location Located at the northeast corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Williams Field Road. Parcel No(s) 313-25-859U, 313-25-859W, 313-25-953, 304-35-004E Project Area 196.3± 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 and Mesa BA Land, LLC Staff Planner Evan Balmer, Assistant Planning Director Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the annexation. Project Overview The applicant is requesting the annexation of four privately owned undeveloped parcels totaling 196.3± acres. The parcels have frontage on South Ellsworth Road and East Williams Field Road and are 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: 196.3± acres Population: 0 Dwelling Units: 0 Existing Businesses: 0 Arterial Streets: 0 Property Owners: 2 Total Assessed Value of Private Land: $1,359,551 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