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Banyan Apartments P-26-4-PZ City of Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission July 6, 2026 Case Summary: P-26-4-PZ: Proposed planned development rezoning of approximately 6.7 net acres currently zoned High Density Multiple-Family Residential (“RM-2”) to High Density Multiple- Family Residential by Planned Development (“RM-2/PD”) to amend the development plans approved in Ordinance No. 1526 for the development of a 146 unit, 2 and 3-story apartment complex. The planned development is requested to allow a parking reduction of 27 spaces from the minimum parking requirement. Zoning Map Current Zoning: High Density Multiple-Family Residential (“RM-2”) North: RM-2 (“High Density Multiple-Family Residential”) & RS-20M (Medium Density Single-Family Detached Residential) residential properties; South: B-2 “Old West Commercial” Arnold’s Auto Center commercial property; East: RVP (“Recreational Vehicle Park”) Lost Dutchman RV Resort & MHP (“Manufactured Home Park”) Apache Junction Mobile Home Park; West: RS-20M Single-Family Residences. General Plan Land Use Map Current Land Use Designation: Downtown Mixed Use (No change required.) Site Plan Elevations Elevations Public Input • The applicant has complied with the public notification requirements, including a sign posting, mail notification, and a newspaper posting. • A neighborhood meeting for the case was held at the Apache Junction Multi- Generational Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Six members of the public attended and asked questions regarding the site planning and concern with current issues of trespassing on the vacant property. • Staff received e-mail correspondence from one city resident noting concerns with the site configuration, however this resident has also had a statement read to note support for the project in prior public hearings. • The applicant provided 120 letters of support from local residents and business owners. • On June 23, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend the denial of P-26-4-PZ to the city council, noting concerns with the parking deviation, provision of green space & amenities, public outreach efforts, and neighborhood impact. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation Thank You City Council Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Elevations Details Elevation Details Old 2-Story Elevations Old Site Plan