Planning & Zoning Commission - 09/10/2025

The City of Goodyear Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2025, focusing primarily on land use and zoning matters within the Estrella community. Key procurement-related discussions included a use permit request for limited outdoor storage and display by Charles McNeely, involving a 13,895 square foot fenced area, which the commission recommended for approval. The commission also reviewed a significant rezoning proposal for Estrella 14, a 1,555-acre area, to update zoning and land use designations, reduce residential unit density from previous plans, and introduce layered land use groups to better manage commercial, multifamily, and single-family residential development. The proposal included a cap of 6,034 residential units with up to 864 multifamily units, increased open space requirements, and provisions for commercial and mixed-use development near key intersections. Public comments raised concerns about traffic congestion, water supply, density, and the impact of multifamily housing. The commission discussed infrastructure capacity, traffic impact studies, and the need for future road improvements, with staff affirming that development agreements and city planning account for water and wastewater capacity. The commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning request with stipulations, forwarding it to the City Council for final decision. Additionally, staff reported on recent City Council approvals of related multifamily rezoning and use permit items. The meeting highlighted ongoing planning efforts to balance growth, infrastructure, and community concerns in Goodyear's expanding areas.