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City of Mesa — City Council (2026-04-06)

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City Council
ZON25-00774
March 23, 2026
Mary Kopaskie-Brown, Planner Director
Evan Balmer, Assistant Planning Director
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Request
• Major Site Plan
Modification and
amending the
conditions of approval
of Ordinance No. 5699
• To allow for an
industrial
development
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Location
•
North side of Ray Road
•
West side of 71st Street
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General Plan
Industrial - Evolve
•
Intended for high-intensity industrial 
activities such as manufacturing, 
warehousing and storage, data storage, 
freight and distribution
Mesa Gateway Strategic 
Development Plan
•
Located within the Inner Loop District
•
Intended to provide a high-quality, 
mixed use environment that is 
compatible with the air traffic existing 
in the area
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Zoning
• Light Industrial with Planned
Area Development and Bonus
Intensity Zone Overlays (LI-
PAD-BIZ)
• Proposed use is allowed by
right in the LI zoning district
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Site Photo
Looking west towards the site from 71st Street
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Site Plan
• Approx. 26,000 square foot 
office and warehouse building
• Access from South 71st Street
• Truck loading area at the rear 
of building
• 57 parking spaces required; 
57 spaces provided
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Landscape Plan
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Citizen Participation
• Notified property owners within 
1000 feet, HOAs and registered 
neighborhoods
• A neighborhood meeting was held 
on November, 13, 2025
• There were no attendees
 
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No comments received from 
neighboring property owners
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Findings
Complies with the 2050 Mesa General Plan
Complies with the Mesa Gateway Strategic Development Plan
Meets the review criteria for Site Plan Review outlined in 
Section 11-69-5 of the MZO
Staff recommends Approval with Conditions
Planning and Zoning Board recommends Approval with Conditions (6-0)
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Renderings
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Renderings
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Renderings
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