Letters of Opposition

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2026-06-25)

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May 31, 2026 
To Whom It May Concern: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am writing this to voice my objection to the proposed rezoning of a portion of Tremaine 
Park. 
 
The case information is: 
Case: PLH25-006 
Arizona Ave & Guadalupe 
Re-zoning from AG-1 to a PAD with AG-1 restrictions changing 4 lots into 6 lots. 
 
I oppose this rezoning request as it is done by a person that has no desire to develop the 
property. Mr. Babcock had even admitted this at neighborhood meeting in April 2026.  
Why would somebody who is not going to develop the property need to have a rezoning 
hearing?  With the current restrictions there could be 4 houses built on those lots and they 
would conform to the rest of the neighborhood.  Dividing the 4 lots into 6 would not 
conform and the lot on the south side of Campbell Road being divided into a north lot 
and south lot would require the houses to be facing east as opposed to the current houses 
facing north.  The aesthetic look of that would not be good for the neighborhood nor the 
owners of those houses whose front view would be to the rear yard/wall of their neighbor. 
 
Our family has owned the property here since 1973 and has lived in Tremaine Park since 
1977.  Even before being annexed into Chandler the setbacks were never an issue with 
those building in the neighborhood.  I object to someone who is not a resident of the 
neighborhood or the City of Chandler to want to alter the longstanding setbacks that had 
been adhered to which gives the neighborhood an aura of openness and country living 
that is so desired. 
 
I believe Mr. Babcock wants to rezone this not to help the neighborhood but as a 
speculative maneuver to now have 6 lots to sell instead of 4.  If a righteous developer 
with a viable development plan wanted to buy the property he should be the one that 
should request a rezoning hearing and not someone who is still trying to maximize his 
speculative investment. 
 
I respectively request that you deny the rezoning request at this time. 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Mark Geske 
297 E Campbell Road 
Chandler, AZ 85225

City of Chandler 
Planning and Zoning Commission 
215 E. Buffalo St., Chandler, AZ 85225 
 
To Whom It May Concern: 
I am writing this to assert my dissent for any re-zoning of Tremaine Park properties. 
Arizona Ave & Guadalupe Rd 
Case #: 
PLH25-0006 
Location:  NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ARIZONA AVE & CONSOLIDATED CANAL 
Request:  Rezone from AG-1 to PAD for SF-33 zoning designations and preliminary development plan for site layout for 6 
homes 
 
First, I am opposed to any re-zoning request by a party that has proclaimed no intention to build. 
This was done publicly by Mr. Babcock at the community meeting which was attended by 
Chandler City Planning and Rezoning members on 4/22/2026. This means that issues with 
development and future re-zoning concerns could arise when re-zoning occurs without 
development. The city’s zoning process should approve changes when there is a concrete 
development proposal so that necessary mitigations and conditions can be imposed; approving 
speculative rezoning simply to increase land marketability shifts the burden of future impacts 
onto residents and reduces the city’s ability to negotiate protections. 
Second, I am opposed to any residents re-zoning to build in any way that exceeds current 
setbacks. Any building that has taken place since the Tremaine Park incorporation with the City 
of Chandler meets present AG-1 governance and restrictions. Residents have complied to these 
restrictions. Re-zoning is unacceptable and should not be considered for any entity that does not 
reside within the community. 
Please give serious consideration to the wishes of a long-time resident: I have lived in Tremaine 
Park for more than 10 years and have been a tax-paying, voting Chandler resident for over 22 
years. I respectfully submit that individuals who do not reside or vote in Chandler should not be 
allowed to unilaterally reshape the character of a residential neighborhood. I implore the city to 
deny speculative rezoning and to approve zoning changes only when they are tied to a concrete 
development proposal so the city and neighbors can fully evaluate and mitigate real impacts. 
Thank you for representing your citizens. 
Sincerely, 
Robin Anderton 
 
248 E. Campbell Rd. 
Chandler, AZ 85225

Case: PLH25-006 
Arizona Ave & Guadalupe 
Re-zoning from AG-1 to a PAD with AG-1 restrictions changing 4 lots into 6 lots 
 
To Whom It May Concern: 
 
I am writing this letter as a trustee of my father’s estate and to voice his opposition to the 
proposed rezoning on the 4 lots in Tremaine Park. 
 
It did not make sense to him that Mr. Babcock would try several times to develop plans 
for his lots that did not conform to our CC&R’s and did so without initially getting the 
approval of Tremaine Park residents.   
 
And now, instead of a developer with valid plans asking for a rezoning it is the seller 
trying to change the zoning prior to selling which could inhibit the developer and his 
plans.  The developer’s plans may conform to our cc&rs and this whole process would be 
unnecessary.  It seems like a waste of time and money to go through the process without 
knowing what the planned development is and if it already conforms. 
 
I respectfully request that the rezoning request be denied. 
 
Thank you, 
Mark Geske 
Trustee for the Maynard Geske Trust 
249 E Campbell Road 
Chandler, Az 85225

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From:
Deborah DiGregory
To:
Darsy Smith
Subject:
CASE: PLH25-0006
Date:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 11:26:25 AM
This email communication is my verbal opposition to the proposed rezoning of the above-
referenced Case.
I am currently a 321 E Campbell Road property homeowner.  It is my strong belief that
rezoning from AG-1 to a pad
with AG-1 restrictions changing 4 lots into 6 lots, would be a huge detriment to many
Tremaine Park residents.
The current CC&R’s with existing lot sizes, zoning and setbacks have been favorably accepted
for many years.
Let’s keep Tremaine Park the uniquely desirable neighborhood/ community that it is.
Thank you, Darsy, for routing this email to the appropriate office/entity, and thank you for
your time.
Sincerely,
Deborah DiGregory