AMENDED - Planning & Zoning Commission - 12/10/2024

The City of Goodyear Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting on December 10, 2024, primarily to discuss a major general plan amendment for the 267-acre Citrus Gateway property. The proposal seeks to change the land use designation from residential neighborhoods to business and commerce, allowing for a mix of commercial, light industrial, and business park zoning. The applicant presented plans emphasizing high-quality employment uses, buffering from residential areas, and infrastructure improvements including a frontage road on Roosevelt Street. Public concerns were raised about traffic, noise, safety, and internet connectivity, which the applicant and city staff committed to addressing in subsequent zoning applications and neighborhood meetings. The commission voted to recommend approval of the general plan amendment to the City Council, which will make the final decision. The discussion included details on street improvements, maintenance responsibilities, and future development plans, highlighting the project's potential impact on local infrastructure and community quality of life.