Presentation: P-25-46-CUP

Bella Norte
P-25-46-CUP
City of Apache Junction
City Council Work Session
September 14, 20 26

Case Summary:
P-25-46-CUP: Proposed
conditional use permit to
authorize the development of
approximately 9.31 net zoned
City Center “B-3” with a
210-unit, three-story,
multi-family residential rental
community.

Zoning Map
Current Zoning:
City Center “B-3”
North: Vacant City Center
“B-3” property
South: City Center “B-3”
Old West Marketplace / Fry’s
Shopping Center
East: High Density Multiple
Family Residential by
Planned Development
“RM-2/PD”;
West: Parkway Plaza “B-3”
Properties & Vacant, City
Center “B-3” properties

General Plan
Land Use Map
Current Land Use
Designation:
Downtown Mixed Use

Site Plan

Landscape Plan

Elevations

Elevations

Elevations

Elevations

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 High School on
Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Six members of the community attended with questions
regarding the site planning, parking, crime-free housing policy, funding, construction
timelines, the development of adjacent properties, public outreach, and expected
average rent rates.
• Staff have received 23 letters of support from local businesses and the Apache Junction
Area Chamber of Commerce. 11 were provided with the staff report, with 12 more being
received since.

Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing – August 25, 2026
• On August 25, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposal; however,
the Commission voted 3-3 on a motion to recommend approval of P-25-46-CUP to the
Apache Junction City Council.
• Because the motion resulted in a tie vote and no alternative recommendation was made,
the application is being forwarded to the City Council without a recommendation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission.

Thank You
City Council Public Hearing:
Tuesday, October 6, 20 26

Staff Analysis
• Planning Staff supports the proposed multi-family use at this site for
the following reasons:
(1) The use is compatible with the existing City Center Zoning District, which is
intended for commercial, recreational and/or multi-family uses.
(2) The use aligns with the “Downtown Mixed Use” General Plan designation and
supports multiple downtown goals including:
• Providing a mix of residential, commercial and recreational uses in the downtown
• Providing a variety of housing options
• Encouraging infill development
(3) The use aligns with the proposed land use indicated within the Concentrated
Downtown Master Plan Update.

Elevations

Elevations