1. P&Z RPT Rezoning of Property: Lume Desert Living

STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY PLANNING DIVISION
CASE TYPE – REZONE
CASE PLANNER: ERIKA PETERSON
Hearing Date: April 27, 2026 Case Number: ZONE-45033-2026
Project Description/ This is a request by Dahl, Robins & Associates, Inc., on behalf of Vision
Location: Assets, LLC, to rezone approximately .43 acres from the Residence
Manufactured Housing (R-MH-20) District to the Medium Density
Residential (R-2) District, for the property located approximately 160 feet
west of the northwest corner of 27th Street and 20th Avenue, Yuma, AZ.
Existing Zoning Use(s) on-site General Plan Designation
Residence-Manufactured Housing
Site Undeveloped Low Density Residential
(R-MH-20)
North County Suburban Ranch (SR-1) Residential Low Density Residential
Low Density Residential (R-1-6) Yuma Catholic
South Public/Quasi Public
High School
Residence-Manufactured Housing (R-MH- Undeveloped Medium Density Residential
East 20)/(Conditional Medium Density
Residential - R-2)
Residence-Manufactured Housing Low Density Residential
West Residential
(R-MH-20)
Location Map
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Prior site actions: Annexation, Ord 2025-025, effective 8/15/2025
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends APPROVAL of the rezoning from the Residence
Manufactured Housing (R-MH-20) District to the Medium Density
Residential (R-2) District, subject to the conditions shown in Attachment
A.
Suggested Motion: Move to APPROVE Rezone ZONE-45033-2026 as presented, subject to
the staff report, information provided during this hearing, and the
conditions in Attachment A.
Effect of the Approval: By approving the rezone, the Planning and Zoning Commission is
recommending approval to City Council for the request to rezone from
the Residence Manufactured Housing (R-MH-20) District to the Medium
Density Residential (R-2) District for the property located approximately
160 feet west of the northwest corner of 27th Street and 20th Avenue,
subject to the conditions outlined in Attachment A, and affirmatively finds
that the request is in conformance with the City of Yuma General Plan.
Staff Analysis: The property is located approximately 160 feet west of the northwest corner of 27th
Street and 20th Avenue and is approximately .43 acres in size. The property was
annexed into the City of Yuma on August 15, 2025.
With this request, the applicant proposes to rezone the property from the Residence–
Manufactured Housing (R-MH-20) District to the Medium Density Residential (R-2)
District to allow for the development of a duplex subdivision. The applicant states “the
property is proposed to be incorporated into the Lume Desert Living development, a
residential development consisting of 13 residential lots. Each lot is planned to
accommodate one duplex structure, for a total of 26 dwelling units. The proposed lots
are approximately 50 to 58 feet in width by 136 feet in depth.”
Permitted principal uses in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District include one
single-family dwelling, one two-family dwelling, multi-family dwellings, public and
private schools, public parks, and community gardens.
All development will be required to meet the City of Yuma development standards for
the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District. Discussed in further detail in §154-
07.01, the following are some of the main development standards required of
development within the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District:
1. The minimum lot size in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall be
4,500 square feet.
2. The minimum lot width in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall
be 50 feet.
3. A minimum front yard setback of twenty feet.
4. The minimum side yard setbacks of five feet.
5. A minimum rear yard setback of ten feet.
6. A minimum street side yard setback of ten feet.
7. The maximum lot coverage in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District
shall be 55% of the lot area.
8. The maximum building height in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District
shall be 40 feet.
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9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided in the manner set forth in Article
20 of this chapter.
The request to rezone the property from the Residence-Manufactured Housing (RMH-
20) District to the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District is in conformance with the
General Plan.
1. Does the proposed zoning district conform to the Land Use Element? Yes.
Land Use Element:
Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential
Although the land use designation is Low Density Residential the request for a
Medium Density zoning district is considered a non-significant change in density.
Issues: The proposal is adjacent to an allowable land use, the property to the east has the
Medium Density land use designation, and the request would result in a change
of less than 7 dwelling units.
Historic District: Brinley Avenue Century Heights Main Street None X
Historic Buildings on Site: Yes No X
2. Are there any dedications or property easements identified by the Transportation Element?
Yes.
FACILITY PLANS
Transportation Master Plan Planned Existing Gateway Scenic Hazard Truck
27th Street – Local Street 29’ HW Varies
21st Drive – 2 Lane Collector 40’ HW Varies
20th Avenue- Local Street 29’ HW 0’
Bicycle Facilities Master Plan 27th Street - Bike Route
YCAT Transit System 21st Drive - Purple & Yellow Routes
Issues: None
3. Does the proposed rezoning of the property conform to the remaining elements of the
general plan? Yes.
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element:
Parks and Recreation Facility Plan
Neighborhood Park: Existing: Ponderosa Park Future: Ponderosa Park
Community Park: Existing: Yuma Valley Park Future: Yuma Valley Park
Linear Park: Existing: East Main Canal Linear Park Future: East Main Canal Linear Park
Issues: None
Housing Element:
Special Need Household: N/A
Issues: None
Redevelopment Element:
Planned Redevelopment Area: N/A
Adopted Redevelopment Plan: North End: Carver Park: None: X
Conforms: Yes No
Conservation, Energy & Environmental Element:
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Impact on Air or Water Resources Yes No X
Renewable Energy Source Yes No X
Issues: None
Public Services Element:
Population Impacts Dwellings & Type Projected Police Water Wastewater
Population projection per 2023 5-year
American Community Survey 2-4 Units Population Impact Consumption Generation
Police Impact Standard: Maximum Per Unit Officers GPD AF GPD
1 officer for every 530 citizens;
2020 Conservation Plan 6 2.2 13 0.02 2,732 3.1 924
Water demand: 207 gallons/day/person; Minimum
Wastewater generation:
70 gallons per day per person 2 2.2 4 0.01 911 1.0 308
Fire Facilities Plan: Existing: Fire Station No. 6 Future: Fire Station No. 6
6” PVC on 20th Ave & 8” PVC on
Water Facility Plan: Source: City X Private Connection:
27th St.
Sewer Facility Plan: Connection: Manhole & stub out
Treatment: City X Septic Private
on 27th St.
Issues: None
Safety Element:
Flood Plain Designation: 500 Year Flood Liquefaction Hazard Area: Yes X No
Issues: None
Growth Area Element:
Growth Araby Rd & Interstate 8 Arizona Ave & 16th St Avenue B & 32nd St. X
Area: North End Pacific Ave & 8th St Estancia None
Issues: None
4. Does the proposed rezoning conform to the adopted facilities plan?
Yes.
5. Does the proposed rezoning conform to Council’s prior approval of rezonings, development
agreements or subdivisions for this site?
Yes.
Public Comments Received: None Received.
External Agency Comments: None Received.
Neighborhood Meeting Comments: No Meeting Required.
Proposed conditions delivered to applicant on: 3/30/2026
Final staff report delivered to applicant on: 4/20/2026
X Applicant agreed with all of the conditions of approval on: 3/30/2026
Applicant did not agree with the following conditions of approval: (list #’s)
Attachments
A B C D E F
Conditions of Conceptual Agency Neighbor Notification Neighbor Aerial
Approval Site Plan Notifications List Postcard Photo
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Prepared By: Date: 3/30/2026
Erika Peterson
Erika Peterson
Principal Planner (928) 373-5000, x1234
Erika.Peterson@YumaAZ.Gov
Reviewed By: Jennifer L. Albers Date: 4/1/26
Jennifer L. Albers
Assistant Director of Planning
Approved By: Alyssa Linville Date: 04/17/2026
Alyssa Linville
Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services
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ATTACHMENT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following conditions have been found to have a reasonable nexus and are roughly proportionate to
the impact of the proposed rezone for the site:
Department of Planning and Neighborhood Services Comments: Alyssa Linville, Director (928)
373-5000, x 3037:
1. The conditions listed below are in addition to City codes, rules, fees and regulations that are
applicable to this action.
2. The Owner’s signature on the application for this land use action shall constitute a waiver of any
claims for diminution in value pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1134.
Department of Engineering, Jerry Anaya, Engineering Manager, (928) 373-5000 x 5182:
3. 27th Street is classified as a Local Road per the City of Yuma Roadways Plan. The existing right-
of-way half width is 20 feet; therefore, the owner/developer shall dedicate an additional 9 feet of
right-of-way to meet the required 29-foot right-of-way half width.
Community Planning, Erika Peterson, Senior Planner, (928) 373-5000 x3071
4. Each of the conditions listed above shall be completed within two (2) years of the effective date
of the rezoning ordinance or prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy
or City of Yuma Business License for this site, whichever occurs first. If the conditions of
approval are not completed within the above timeframe then the rezone shall be subject to ARS
§ 9-462.01.
Any questions or comments regarding the Conditions of Approval as stated above should be
directed to the staff member who provided the comment. Name and phone numbers are
provided.
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ATTACHMENT B
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
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ATTACHMENT C
AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
o Legal Ad Published: The Sun 04/03/26 o Neighborhood Meeting: N/A
o 300’ Vicinity Mailing: 03/09/26 o Hearing Date: 4/27/26
o 34 Commenting/Reviewing Agencies noticed: 03/12/26 o Comments due: 03/23/26
o Site Posted on: 04/20/26
External List (Comments) Response Date “No Written Comments
Received Received Comment” Comments Attached
Yuma County Airport Authority NR
Yuma County Engineering NR
Yuma County Public Works NR
Yuma County Water Users’ Assoc. YES 3/13/2026 X
Yuma County Planning & Zoning NR
Yuma County Assessor NR
Arizona Public Service NR
Charter Cable NR
Southwest Gas NR
CenturyLink Communications NR
Quechan Tribe NR
Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) NR
Bureau Land Management (BLM) NR
YUHS District #70 NR
Yuma Elem. School District #1 NR
Crane School District #13 NR
A.D.O.T. NR
Yuma Irrigation District NR
Yuma Mesa Irrigation (YMIDD) NR
Unit B Irrigation District NR
Arizona Game and Fish NR
United States Postal Service NR
Yuma Metropolitan Planning Org. NR
Yuma Proving Ground NR
El Paso Natural Gas Co. NR
Western Area Power (WAPA) YES 3/16/2026 X
City of Yuma Internal List Response Date “No Written Comments
(Conditions) Received Received Conditions” Conditions Attached
Police NR
Parks & Recreation NR
Development Engineer NR
Fire YES 3/16/2026 X
Building Safety NR
City Engineer NR
Traffic Engineer NR
MCAS / C P & L Office NR
Utilities NR
Public Works NR
Streets NR
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ATTACHMENT D
NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION LIST
Property Owner Mailing Address City/State/Zip Code
COVARRUBIAS ADRIAN 2130 W 27TH ST YUMA, AZ 85364
COVARRUBIAS IGNACIO R 2130 W 27TH ST YUMA, AZ 85364
DANIELS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 2101 W 26TH ST YUMA, AZ 85364
DANIELS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 2101 W 26TH ST YUMA, AZ 85364
FAMILIA AGUIRRE TRUST 4-7-2017 3760 W 20TH LN YUMA, AZ 85364
PASQUE PARTNERS AZ LP 2144 W 24TH ST STE 1 YUMA, AZ 85364
RAY CYNTHIA ANN SUB-TRUST 23 OXFORD DR LATHAM, NY 12110
RAY CYNTHIA ANN SUB-TRUST 23 OXFORD DR LATHAM, NY 12110
VISION ASSETS LLC 4643 E COUNTY 15TH ST YUMA, AZ 85365
VISION ASSETS LLC 1036 S MUSTANG AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
VISION ASSETS LLC 1036 S MUSTANG AVE YUMA, AZ 85364
YCHS PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC 2100 W 28TH ST YUMA, AZ 85364
YUMA CITY OF ONE CITY PLAZA YUMA, AZ 85364
YUMA COUNTY OF 198 S MAIN ST YUMA, AZ 85364
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ATTACHMENT E
NEIGHBOR MAILING
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ATTACHMENT F
AERIAL PHOTO
Ave.
20th
S.
Dr.
21st
S.
W. 27th St.
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