Merit Buckeye Cotton Gin - Rezone (PLZZ-26-0019) - Conduct a public hearing and recommend approval to the Mayor and City Council for a rezone of approximately 138 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to

3.A
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Planning & Zoning Commission
PLANNING ACTION REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: 3.A. Merit Buckeye
MEETING DATE: 11/10/26
Cotton Gin - Rezone - PLZZ-26-0019
DATE PREPARED: 11/05/26 DISTRICT NO.: Council District 2
STAFF LIAISON: Sylvia Willem, Planner II, swillem@buckeyeaz.gov, (623) 349-
6295
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Development Services
and Non Consent - New Business Items
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Voting Members)
Merit Buckeye Cotton Gin - Rezone (PLZZ-26-0019) - Conduct a public hearing and recommend
approval to the Mayor and City Council for a rezone of approximately 138 acres from Rural Residential
(RR) to Light Industrial (I-1) located south of the southwest corner of Baseline and Turner Roads, subject
to conditions a) through j).
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Nicholaus Fischer with Merit Partners Inc. and George Pasquell III with Withey Morris Baugh, on behalf
of Wade Accomazzo, are requesting approval of a Rezone of approximately 138 acres located south of
the southwest corner of Baseline and Turner Roads. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property
from Rural Residential (RR) to Light Industrial (I-1). Once rezoned, the intent is to develop the site with
enclosed light industrial uses. In addition, a Minor Subdivision to combine the parcels of the subject site
and a Site Plan will be submitted for review. The Site Plan cannot be approved unless the Rezone is
approved. Please review the attached staff report and exhibits for additional information.
BENEFITS:
The subject Rezone will lead to additional employment opportunities and enhance the economic vitality
within the City of Buckeye.
FUTURE ACTION:
Approval of the proposed Rezone is anticipated to be considered by the City Council on December 15,
2026.
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
PLZZ-26-0019 Merit Buckeye Cotton Gin - P&Z Final Staff Report - 11-10-26.docx
Exhibit E- PLZZ-26-0019 Merit Buckeye Cotton Gin- Citizen Participation Report.pdf