Ex. 5 P-26-64-PZ-Public Particpation Plan Final Report
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Watermill Express and Red Star Vapor & Smoke 2540 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN September 9, 2026 1. Purpose of the Public Participation Plan This Public Participation Plan has been prepared to describe how Watermill Express and Red Star Vapor & Smoke will inform neighboring property owners and interested parties about the proposed Major Planned Development Amendment Ordinance No. 1443 application and provide opportunities for public input prior to public hearings before the City of Apache Junction. 2. Project Description and Potential Impacts The Applicants proposes a Major Planned Development Amendment for the property located at 2540 W Apache Trail. The request seeks approval to install a water and ice vending kiosk at the Mustang Center shopping center. Red Star Vapor & Smoke seeks to continue to sell tobacco products. Potential topics of interest to neighboring property owners may include: • Land use compatibility • Building placement and site design • Traffic and access • Lighting • Construction impacts • Noise and operational considerations The Applicant will present project information and discuss these topics during the meeting. 3. Public Notification and Input Process The Applicant will provide written notice to surrounding property owners within 300ft of the subject property in accordance with the City requirements. Property Owner Notification Written notices were mailed to affected property owners July 13th and August 19th. The notices included: • Reason the recipient is receiving the notice • Description of the proposed Major Planned Development Amendment • Property owner and applicant contact information • Description of the Applicant's intentions for the property • Date, time, and location of the neighborhood meetings • Information regarding how comments may be submitted Neighborhood Meetings The Applicants held meetings July 29th from 5-7pm( Watermill Express) and September 3rd from 4-6pm(Red Star Vapor & Smoke) at the Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center, as recommended by City Staff. The meetings provided: • An overview of the proposed project(concept, design, timing) • Opportunity for questions and discussion • Opportunity for written and verbal public comments Project representatives were available to discuss the proposal and receive feedback. Bob Kralicek / Sr VP of Real Estate / Watermill Express / bob.kralicek@watermillexpress.com 913-233-6479 Sean Godsil/ Senior Director of Operations and Dana Mitchell/ East Valley District Manager/ Red Star Vapor & Smoke attended the meeting. Michael Williams/Director of Human Resources was available for any questions/comments / hr@redstarvapor.com 330-231-9104 Liliana Valadez/Associate Planner /City of Apache Junction attended both meetings as a representative of the City of Apache Junction 4. Addressing Staff and Public Concerns The Applicants are committed to considering comments received from City Staff, neighboring property owners, and interested members of the public. Concerns raised during the review process will be documented, submitted to the City and evaluated. Where appropriate, the Applicants may make adjustments to the plans. There were NO public comments or attendees to either of the Neighborhood Meetings, so no report is needed to be provided to staff regarding public comments. 5. Project Schedule Formal Application Neighborhood Meeting Follow-Up Submittal Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing City Council Hearing