P-26-4-PZ 9-15-26 CC Presentation
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Banyan Apartm ents P-26-4-PZ City of Apache Junction City Council Public Hearing September 15, 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 City Council Public Hearing: June 16, 2026 Requested additional P&Z Continuance to June and City Council Continuance to July 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 City Council Public Hearing: July 21, 2026 Requested additional City Council Continuance to August/September Updates • To address the concerns expressed by the public, city staff, the planning and zoning commission and the 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. Old Site Plan Updated Site Plan Old Elevations Updated Elevations Updated Elevations Old Elevations Thank You First Round Public Input • The applicant has complied with the public notification requirements, including a sign posting, mail notification, and a newspaper posting. • A neighborhood meeting for the case was held at the Apache Junction Multi- Generational Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Six members of the public attended and asked questions regarding the site planning and concern with current issues of trespassing on the vacant property. • Staff received e-mail correspondence from one city resident noting concerns with the site configuration, however this resident has also had a statement read to note support for the project in prior public hearings. • The applicant provided 120 letters of support from local residents and business owners.