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BEUS GILBERT McGRODER PLLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 701 NORTH 44TH STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85008-6504 Jeffrey M. Blilie FILE NUMBER DIRECT (623) 606-0532 85101-009 E-Mail Address: jblilie@beusgilbert.com August 20, 2021 Via Email City of Glendale Planning and Zoning Department 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 RE: Annexation Application for Rovey Farms- Approximately 74 Gross Acres Near Northern Avenue and 75th Avenue To Whom It May Concern, The purpose of this correspondence is to request the annexation of approximately 74-gross acres located at the intersection of Northern Avenue and 75th avenue in the unincorporated area of Maricopa County bordering the City of Glendale, Arizona, also known as Assessor Parcel Numbers 142-24-021B and 142-24-011F (the “Property”). The Property is located within unincorporated Maricopa County, but within the City of Glendale planning boundary. The Property has a long history of being used for agricultural purposes, which continue to this day. Enclosed with this correspondence is a legal description of the Property. This annexation request is being submitted with a concurrent rezoning request (SR20-0212) in order to facilitate development of a master-planned residential community. The Property will be rezoned from R1-6 Single Family Residential within Maricopa County to R1-6 with a Planned Residential Development (PRD) overlay within the City of Glendale. Currently, the Property is used for agricultural and ancillary uses. No residential structures exist on the Property. Upon annexation, the City would provide municipal services to the Property in the same manner as other similarly situated property within the City including fire, police, trash, and water/sewer services. The annexation area falls within the Glendale Elementary School District and the Glendale Union High School District. School District representative have been contacted and it has been determined that existing schools have the capacity to support additional development. Glendale Fire Department Station 158 and the Glendale Gateway Police Station both lie approximately 1.75 miles southwest of the Project. Arizona Public Service (APS) provides electric, August 19, 2021 Page 2 Southwest Gas Company provides gas, Cox Communications provides cable, and CenturyLink provides phone service to facilities adjacent to the annexation area. This request meets the requirements of ARS 9-471, as it is contiguous to the City of Glendale within Maricopa County and is therefore eligible for annexation. A Parcel map demonstrating the relationship of the Property to the City of Glendale’s municipal boundaries is included with this request. Termination of agricultural uses and development of a master-planned residential community will create a strong sense of community pride and will have a positive economic impact on the city of Glendale. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Jeffrey M. Blilie Jeffrey M. Blilie