Staff Memo to Council for P-26-6-PZ

Planning & Zoning – Building & Safety – Revenue Development 
300 E. Superstition Boulevard   Apache Junction, AZ  85119    Ph: (480) 474-5083   Fax (480) 982-7010 
    City of Apache Junction 
      Development Services Department 
    
 
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 
STAFF MEMO 
 
Date: 
June 16, 2026 
 
To: 
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members 
 
Through: 
Bryant Powell, City Manager 
Rudy Esquivias, Development Services Director 
Sidney Urias, Development Services Deputy Director 
 
From: 
Hudson Meyer, Associate Planner 
 
Case Number: P-26-6-PZ 
 
Subject: 
275 S. Cactus Proposed Rezoning 
 
Summary 
 
P-26-6-PZ is a proposal by Kimberly Bergman to rezone 
approximately 1.25 gross acres currently zoned Medium Density 
Single-Family Detached Residential (“RS-10M”) to General Rural 
Low Density Single-Family Detached Residential (“RS-GR”). 
 
Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing and Recommendation 
 
On May 12, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public 
hearing for P-26-6-PZ. At the meeting the Commission discussed 
concerns raised by residents regarding potential business 
operations, horse use on the property, and the proposed conditions 
of approval. 
 
 
The Planning and Zoning Commission evaluated the proposed rezoning 
and subsequently voted 6-0 to forward P-26-6-PZ to the Apache 
Junction City Council with a recommendation of approval, without 
the second proposed Condition of Approval which read: 
 
2) No business activity shall occur on the property, 
including but not limited to the storage or parking of 
commercial vehicles, equipment, or construction materials. 
Additionally, no operations, activities, or uses that 
create commercial-related nuisances — such as excessive 
noise, dust, odors, outdoor storage, or increased traffic

Planning & Zoning – Building & Safety – Revenue Development 
300 E. Superstition Boulevard   Apache Junction, AZ  85119    Ph: (480) 474-5083   Fax (480) 982-7010 
associated with a business operation — shall be permitted 
on the site. 
 
Staff included this condition in response to neighborhood concerns 
conveyed during the planning review process. However, the Planning 
and Zoning Commission perceived the inclusion of this condition 
was redundant, as the Apache Junction Zoning Ordinance already 
prohibits business activity of this scope on residentially zoned 
properties. 
 
June 1, 2026 Work Session 
 
On June 1, 2026, the Council reviewed the case information and 
held discussion on the nature of the property’s use and the 
public’s concerns about potential commercial activity at the 
property in addition to the potential re-inclusion of Condition of 
Approval #2. 
 
 
Attached: 
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Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report and attachments (May 12, 2026)