Planning and Zoning Board - Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 · 4:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board reviewed several significant zoning and development proposals, including a new 276-unit residential development and proposed amendments to city codes related to battery storage systems and middle housing. These changes could impact future housing options and development in Mesa, potentially increasing housing density and supporting new energy infrastructure.

Key Decisions

  • Parcel C Medina Station Residential Development Approved with conditions
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems City Code Amendment Recommended for City Council Adoption
  • Middle Housing City Code Amendment Recommended for City Council Adoption
  • 623 S Mesa Dr Rezoning Continued to November 12 meeting
  • Sun Devil Auto - Signal Butte Site Plan Approved with conditions
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Consent Agenda - All items listed with an asterisk (*) will be considered as a group by the Board and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Boardmember or citizen requests, in which the item will be removed from the consent agenda, prior to the vote, and considered as a separate item. Items on this agenda that must be adopted by ordinance and/or resolution will be on a future City Council agenda. Anyone interested in attending the City Council public hearing should call the Planning Division at (480) 644-2385 or review the City Council agendas on the City's website at www.mesaaz.gov to find the agenda on which the item(s) will be placed.
  2. Call meeting to order.
  3. Take action on all consent agenda items.
  4. Items on the Consent Agenda
  5. Approval of minutes from previous meetings.
  6. PZ 25095 Minutes from the September 23, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board Special Meeting.
    PZ Minutes
  7. PZ 25089 Minutes from the September 24, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
    PZ Minutes
  8. Take action on the following zoning cases:
  9. PZ 25090 ZON25-00426 “Parcel C Medina Station” 13.5± acres located approximately 1,100 feet southeast of the intersection of East Southern Avenue and South Signal Butte Road. Site Plan Review for the development of a 276-unit multiple residence development. (District 5) Planner: Kellie Rorex Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
    PZ Zoning - Action
  10. Discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following zoning cases:
  11. PZ 25091 ZON24-00998 "623 S Mesa Dr," 0.6± acres located approximately 1,420 feet south of the southeast corner of East Broadway Road and South Mesa Drive. Rezone from Multiple Residence-2 (RM-2) to Multiple Residence-4 with a Bonus Intensity Zone overlay (RM-4-BIZ) and Site Plan Review for a 15-unit multiple residence development. (District 4) Planner: Jennifer Merrill Staff Recommendation: Continued to the November 12, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
    PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend
  12. PZ 25092 ZON25-00256 "Sun Devil Auto - Signal Butte" 5.9± acres located approximately 280 feet east of the northeast corner of East Southern Avenue and South Signal Butte Road. Major Site Plan Modification and amending Conditions of Approval Nos. 1, 6, 7 and 9 of Ordinance No. 3884 for the development of an approximately 7,689± square foot Minor Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair facility. (District 5) Planner: Charlotte Bridges Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions
    PZ Zoning - Discuss and Recommend
  13. Review, discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the following proposed amendment to the Mesa City Code:
  14. PZ 25093 Proposed amendments to Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 31, 86, and 87 of Title 11 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to pertaining to Battery Energy Storage Systems. The amendments include, but are not limited to: adding definitions for Battery Energy Storage System, Battery Energy Storage System Facility, Augmentation, and Nameplate Capacity; modifying land use tables to add Battery Energy Storage System and Battery Energy Storage System Facility; establishing development and other standards specific to Battery Energy Storage System Facilities. (Citywide) Planner: Rachel Phillips Staff Recommendation: Adoption
    PZ City Code
  15. PZ 25094 Proposed amendments to Chapters 5, 8, 31, 32, 86, and 87 of Title 11 of the Mesa City Code pertaining to Middle Housing. The amendments include, but are not limited to: modifying land use tables and footnotes to permit Middle Housing in certain circumstances; adding eligibility requirements and development standards for Middle Housing; adding parking requirements for Middle Housing; modifying the definition of “Single Residence, Attached”; adding definitions for “Duplex”, “Fourplex”, “Middle Housing”, “Structure, Attached”, “Structure, Detached”, “Structure, Semi-Detached”, “Townhouse”, and “Triplex”. (Citywide) Planner: Rachel Phillips Staff Recommendation: Adoption
    PZ City Code
  16. Adjournment.
  17. The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.