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City of Mesa Planning & Zoning Department Attn: Jennifer Merrill, Senior Planner 55 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201 Re: Letter of Support – Site Plan Application / DUP Amendment Case Numbers: ZON25-00693 / ZON26-00155 Eastmark Community Plan – Development Units 5 and 6 South SWC of South Signal Butte Road & East Rubidium Avenue Dear Ms. Merrill and Members of the Planning & Zoning Department, I am writing as a resident of the Eastmark community to express my support for the proposed mixed-use development by Evergreen, as well as the associated amendment to the Development Unit Plan for Development Units 5 and 6 South. I was recently notified of both Evergreen's site plan application and Brookfield's request to amend the DUP for DU5/6S, and after reviewing the information provided, I believe this development is a positive addition to our community. The blend of multifamily residential apartments and neighborhood retail is an excellent mix of uses for this location. It provides residents with convenient access to services while contributing to the vibrancy of the area. Additionally, I appreciate that the development will serve as a thoughtful transition and buffer between the industrial buildings to the north and the existing commercial uses along Signal Butte Road. This type of mixed-use project is well-suited to bridge those different land uses. For these reasons, I support this project. Sincerely, James Justice 5729 S Coyote Canyon Mesa, AZ 85212 jamessjustice04@gmail.com 928-380-8478 From: Jennifer Merrill To: monicalkwasny@gmail.com Cc: Cassidy Welch; Evan Balmer; Mary Kopaskie-Brown; Nana Appiah Subject: RE: FORMAL WRITTEN PROTEST - Eastmark Community Plan Major Amendment Required Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 2:37:00 PM Attachments: image001.png Good afternoon, Monica, Thank you for your email. After receiving it, we contacted the applicant to discuss the concerns you raised. The applicant informed us that they plan to hold two community meetings to discuss the proposed Development Unit Plan (DUP) amendment. The letter you received dated April 2, 2026, is the notification of the first, informal community meeting, which is scheduled for April 16, 2026. A second community meeting will be scheduled at a later date, which has not yet been determined. The applicant also informed us that, at the second meeting, they plan to discuss both the proposed DUP amendment, and a proposed site plan. For your reference, a meeting on the site plan was previously held on March 12, 2026. Once the second community meeting is scheduled, you should receive notice from the applicant in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Eastmark Community Plan. We will also share your feedback with the applicant asking to include the case number and some preliminary details on both the proposed DUP amendment and site plan. At this time, the proposed Major Development Plan Amendment case (Case No. ZON26- 00155) has not yet been scheduled for a Planning & Zoning Board hearing. You should receive notification of the public hearing. It will also be noticed in the newspaper and posted on the site pursuant to Section 5.4 of the Community Plan. Thank you again for reaching out. Sincerely, Jennifer Jennifer Merrill│ Senior Planner | Development Services Tel: (480) 644-6439 55 N. Center St │ Mesa │ AZ │ 85201 Office Hours: M-Th 7am to 6pm | Closed Fridays & Holidays From: Monica Miller <monicalkwasny@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 7:39 PM This Message Is From an Unknown Sender You have not previously corresponded with this sender. Use caution when clicking links/attachments or replying. Report Suspicious To: District 6 <district6@mesaaz.gov>; Nana Appiah <nana.appiah@mesaaz.gov>; Cassidy Welch <cassidy.welch@mesaaz.gov>; Attorney Info <attorney.info@mesaaz.gov>; Jim Smith <jim.smith@mesaaz.gov> Subject: FORMAL WRITTEN PROTEST - Eastmark Community Plan Major Amendment Required Monica Miller 4211 S Nano, Mesa, AZ 85212 Mesa, AZ 85212 April 8, 2026 Nana Appiah, CIty of Mesa Planning Jennifer Merrill, City of Mesa Planning City of Mesa Planning Department 55 N. Center Street Mesa, AZ 85201 CC: Christian Orr, Brookfield ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd Monica Miller 4211 S Nano, Mesa, AZ 85212 Mesa, AZ 85212 April 8, 2026 Nana Appiah, CIty of Mesa Planning Jennifer Merrill, City of Mesa Planning City of Mesa Planning Department 55 N. Center Street Mesa, AZ 85201 CC: Christian Orr, Brookfield Residential — Christian.Orr@brookfieldrp.com RE: URGENT — Formal Notice of Non-Compliance and Demand for Information RE: Proposed DUP Amendment — Development Units 5 and 6 South (DU5/6s) RE: Area South and East of Signal Butte and Rubidium Road, Mesa, AZ 85212 Dear Nana Appiah and Jennifer Merrill I am a neighboring property owner within the Eastmark community. I am writing in response to a letter dated April 2, 2026 from Christian Orr of Brookfield Residential regarding a proposed amendment to the Development Unit Plan for DU5/6s (the "Amendment"). I am writing today, April 8, 2026 — six days after the applicant's letter was dated. I am advised that the Eastmark Community Plan requires a minimum of fifteen (15) days notice prior to any administrative action on a DUP amendment. If that notice period began running on April 2, 2026, administrative action could occur as early as April 17, 2026 — the day immediately following the applicant's scheduled open house. I am directing this correspondence to the City of Mesa Planning Department because it is the City — not the applicant — that bears the obligation to ensure that the notice and procedural requirements of the Eastmark Community Plan are satisfied before any action is taken on this Amendment. The applicant's notice letter is materially deficient in multiple respects, and the City's acceptance of this application in its current form without requiring corrective notice is itself a failure to uphold the Community Plan's protections for neighboring property owners. This is unacceptable. I demand written responses to each of the following no later than APRIL 10, 2026. 1. THE CITY HAS ALLOWED THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT A NOTICE THAT FAILS TO IDENTIFY WHETHER THIS IS A MAJOR OR MINOR AMENDMENT. The applicant's letter does not state whether this DUP amendment is being processed as a major or minor amendment under the Eastmark Community Plan. This is not a technicality. It is a threshold determination that governs the reviewing authority, the notification requirements, and the rights of neighboring property owners to formally contest this request. Past amendments to the Eastmark Community Plan affecting Land Use Group designations have been designated as major amendments requiring Planning Board and City Council review, with formal zoning case numbers assigned and full public notice provided. The City's acceptance of a neighbor notice letter that omits this fundamental classification is a failure of its obligations under the Community Plan. I demand that the City confirm in writing immediately whether this Amendment is being processed as a MAJOR amendment requiring Planning Board review, or a MINOR amendment subject to administrative approval by the Planning Director — and the basis for that determination. 2. THE CITY HAS ALLOWED THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT A NOTICE THAT FAILS TO IDENTIFY THE PROPOSED LAND USE GROUP. The applicant's letter states the Amendment will change the "District Land Use Group" designation for the affected area but does not identify the current Land Use Group nor the proposed Land Use Group being requested. A Land Use Group designation change is substantive — it determines permitted uses, density, and intensity for the affected area and directly impacts neighboring property owners. Neighboring property owners cannot evaluate the impact of this Amendment, or make an informed decision about whether to formally protest, without knowing precisely what uses are being sought. The City's acceptance of a neighbor notice that omits this information is a direct failure to protect the rights of the community it is obligated to serve. I demand that the City provide in writing immediately the CURRENT Land Use Group designation for the affected area and the PROPOSED Land Use Group designation being requested. 3. THE CITY HAS ALLOWED THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT A NOTICE THAT PROVIDES NO ZONING CASE NUMBER, NO FORMAL HEARING DATE, AND NO PROTEST INSTRUCTIONS. The applicant's letter references an informational open house on April 16, 2026. An open house is not a formal hearing. It carries no legal weight and creates no formal record. The applicant's letter provides no zoning case number, no scheduled formal hearing date before the Planning Board or City Council, and no instruction whatsoever regarding how and where neighboring property owners may submit a formal written protest. The City's obligation under the Eastmark Community Plan is to ensure that neighboring property owners are meaningfully informed — not merely notified in form while being denied the substance necessary to exercise their rights. The notice as provided does not meet that standard. I demand the City provide immediately the ZONING CASE NUMBER assigned to this application and the DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION of any formal public hearing scheduled in connection with this Amendment. 4. WHERE MUST A FORMAL WRITTEN PROTEST BE SUBMITTED? If this Amendment is being processed as a minor amendment, I demand that the City confirm in writing the correct name, title, mailing address, and deadline for submission of a formal written protest pursuant to the Eastmark Community Plan and applicable City of Mesa procedures. The applicant has no authority to receive or process a formal protest on behalf of the City of Mesa. 5. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS I hereby formally reserve all rights to contest this DUP amendment through all available channels. Nothing in this letter, and nothing arising from my attendance at the April 16 open house, shall be construed as a waiver of any right to protest this application, including but not limited to formal written protest, appearance at any public hearing, and any other remedy available under the Eastmark Community Plan, City of Mesa ordinances, and Arizona state law. The City of Mesa is on notice that neighboring property owners are aware of the procedural deficiencies in this application and will not allow those deficiencies to be used to extinguish their rights. I expect written responses to each item above no later than April 10, 2026. Regardless of anything stated above, this shall be considered a formal written protest pursuant to the Eastmark Community Plan. This written protest cannot be resolved, as I do not agree with the proposed action. Therefore, pursuant to the Eastmark Community Plan, this matter shall be treated as a major amendment requiring full review by the Planning and Zoning Board and The Mesa City Council. Sincerely, Monica Miller This Message Is From an Unknown Sender You have not previously corresponded with this sender. Use caution when clicking links/attachments or replying. Report Suspicious From: Paulo Pedrosa To: Christian.orr@brookfieldrp.com; Jennifer Merrill; jbulsiewicz@evgre.com Subject: Case #: ZON25-00693 and ZON26-00155 Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 4:58:43 PM Attachments: City of Mesa Planning - Paul.docx City of Mesa Planning & Zoning Department Attn: Jennifer Merrill, Senior Planner 55 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201 Re: Letter of Support Case #: ZON25-00693 and ZON26-00155 Site Plan Application / DUP Amendment Eastmark Community Plan – Development Units 5 and 6 South SWC of South Signal Butte Road & East Rubidium Avenue Hi Ms. Merrill and Planning Team, I’m a resident here in Bella Via Eastmark Community, and I wanted to voice my support for the new mixed-use development by Evergreen (and the DUP amendment for DU5/6S). After looking over the plans, I think more retail/restaurants are exactly what we need (as opposed to more industrial buildings/data centers). Mixing apartments with neighborhood next to the planned Great Park is a great idea. Plus, it seems like a perfect buffer between the industrial buildings to the north and the commercial spaces on Signal Butte. As a local resident, I look forward to seeing our community expand and hope to see this project move forward. Sincerely, Paul Pedrosa Bella Via / Eastmark Community Resident 5257 S Danta Mesa, AZ 85212 This Message Is From an External Sender Use caution when clicking links, attachments, or responding to information requests. Report Suspicious From: Dano1988 To: Planning Info Subject: Case: ZON26-00155 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:20:53 PM I oppose the proposed apartment project. The developer appears incentivized to maximize revenue per square foot by increasing density within the mixed-use zone; however, this approach is inconsistent with Eastmark’s planned design and character. As proposed, the project would likely exacerbate traffic congestion and place additional strain on an area that is already experiencing significant growth and crowding. Thank you, Dan Edwards Sent from my phone. Please excuse spelling errors and brevity. This Message Is From an External Sender Use caution when clicking links, attachments, or responding to information requests. Report Suspicious From: Danika Heying To: Jennifer Merrill Subject: FW: Planning & Zoning Meeting Comment Card Date: Monday, June 15, 2026 9:05:46 AM Attachments: image001.png fyi Danika Heying Administrative Support Assistant III | Development Services Tel: (480) 644-4797 55 N. Center St │ Mesa │ AZ │ 85201 Office Hours: M-Th 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM | Closed Fridays & Holidays From: City of Mesa Planning Office <noreply@openforms.com> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2026 6:52 PM To: Danika Heying <danika.heying@mesaaz.gov> Subject: Planning & Zoning Meeting Comment Card Planning & Zoning Meeting Comment Card A new comment has been submitted: Meeting Date 06/24/2026 I am commenting regarding Zoning Case number ZON26-00155 Support/Oppose I oppose Comments We have WAY to may multi-family homes in the area ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd Planning & Zoning Meeting Comment Card A new comment has been submitted: Meeting Date 06/24/2026 I am commenting regarding Zoning Case number ZON26-00155 Support/Oppose I oppose Comments We have WAY to may multi-family homes in the area as it is. Not what we moved to Eastmark . First Name Aaron Last Name Sargent Street Number and Name 10131 E. Gamma Ave City Mesa State AZ Zip 85212 Email aaronbrelyn@gmail.com Phone 4803525373 Help articles | Support portal Forms & Workflow is a Granicus product. This Message Is From an External Sender Use caution when clicking links, attachments, or responding to information requests. Report Suspicious From: Danika Heying To: Jennifer Merrill Subject: FW: Planning & Zoning Meeting Comment Card Date: Monday, June 15, 2026 9:05:33 AM Attachments: image001.png fyi Danika Heying Administrative Support Assistant III | Development Services Tel: (480) 644-4797 55 N. Center St │ Mesa │ AZ │ 85201 Office Hours: M-Th 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM | Closed Fridays & Holidays From: City of Mesa Planning Office <noreply@openforms.com> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2026 6:56 PM To: Danika Heying <danika.heying@mesaaz.gov> Subject: Planning & Zoning Meeting Comment Card Planning & Zoning Meeting Comment Card A new comment has been submitted: Meeting Date 06/24/2026 I am commenting regarding Zoning Case number ZON26-00155 Support/Oppose I oppose Comments We are already surrounded by too many multi family ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd Planning & Zoning Meeting Comment Card A new comment has been submitted: Meeting Date 06/24/2026 I am commenting regarding Zoning Case number ZON26-00155 Support/Oppose I oppose Comments We are already surrounded by too many multi family homes. There are million dollar homes as well as so many beautiful single family homes where people want to plant roots. This has changed the over all feeling of a destination neighborhood. This ruins the idea of what Eastmark was originally planned to be. We are so disappointed with the direction it is taking. NO MORE APARTMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First Name Brelyn Last Name Sargent Street Number and Name 10131 E Gamma Ave City Mesa State AZ Zip 85212 Email aaronbrelyn7@icloud.com Phone 4806035270 Help articles | Support portal Forms & Workflow is a Granicus product.