Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 5/14/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 8B1
ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Introduce and hold the first public hearing to adopt a resolution for 
a General Plan Land use and Residential Density Map Amendment from Commercial to Mixed-Use High 
(up to 65 du/ac), and adopt an ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment from GID to MU-4 and an 
Amended Planned Area Development for LEGEND CITY DISTRICT AT PAPAGO PARK CENTER, 
located at 1600 North Priest Drive, for a new mixed-use development containing four buildings of 
residential and live/work units. The applicant is Kendle Design Collaborative.  The second and final 
public hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2026. (Resolution No. R2026.51, Ordinance No. O2026.21)
FISCAL IMPACT:  While this ordinance change does not directly impact revenue, the planned 
development will result in collection of the standard development fees, calculated according to the 
approved fee structure at the time of permit issuance.
RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution No. R2026.51 and Ordinance No. O2026.21. 
Development Review Commission – Scheduled for the April 28, 2026 hearing.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  LEGEND CITY DISTRICT AT PAPAGO PARK CENTER 
(PL250252) is requesting a General Plan Projected Land Use and Residential Density Map Amendment 
from Commercial to Mixed-Use High (up to 65 du/ac), a Zoning Map Amendment from GID PAD to MU-4 
PAD, and an Amended Planned Area Development for approximately 19 acres at the southwest corner 
of Salt River Drive and Priest Drive. The site is proposed to contain four (4) buildings of residential and 
live/work units. A Development Plan Review will be submitted at a later date for approval of the site and 
landscape plans.
A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT REQUIRES AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS 
(2/3) OF THE CITY COUNCIL; THEREFORE, A COUNCIL VOTE (5 OF 7) IS REQUIRED FOR AN 
APPROVAL.  
The request includes the following:
GPA260001 General Plan Land Use and Residential Density Map Amendment from Commercial to 
Mixed-Use High (up to 65 du/ac)
ZON250006 Zoning Map Amendment from GID PAD to MU-4 PAD
PAD260002 26th Amended PAD for Papago Park Center
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. RESOLUTION_LEGEND_CITY_DISTRICT_051426.DOCX
2. ORDINANCE_LEGEND_CITY_DISTRICT_051426.DOCX
3. ORDINANCE_ATTACH_LEGEND_CITY_DISTRICT_051426.PDF
4. STAFF REPORT_LEGEND_CITY_DISTRICT_051426.DOCX
5. EXHIBITS_LEGEND_CITY_051426.PDF
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Ryan Levesque, Deputy Community Development Director, (480) 858-2393
Department Director:  Jeff Tamulevich, Community Development Director  
Legal review by:  Eric Anderson, City Attorney
Prepared by:  Robert Mansolillo, Planner, Sr