Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 6/4/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item:
ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Hold the second and final 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 an ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment 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 first public hearing was held on May 14, 2026. (Ordinance 
No. O2026.21; Resolution No. R2026.51)
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 – Recommended approval at 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 MINOR 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.  
Development Review Commission recommended approval at the April 28, 2026 hearing.
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_060426.DOCX
2. ORDINANCE_LEGEND_CITY_DISTRICT_060426.DOCX
3. ORDINANCE_ATTACH_LEGEND_CITY_DISTRICT_060426.PDF
4. CC_STAFF REPORT_LEGEND_CITY_DISTRICT_060426.DOCX
5. CC_EXHIBITS_LEGEND_CITY_060426.PDF

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STAFF CONTACT(S):  Ryan Levesque, Deputy Community Development Director, (4880) 858-
2393;,,
Department Director:  Jeff Tamulevich, Community Development Director  
Legal review by:  Eric Anderson, City Attorney
Prepared by:  Robert Mansolillo, Planner, Sr