Planning & Zoning Commission - AMENDED - 12/03/2025

The City of Goodyear Planning & Zoning Commission met on December 3, 2025, to discuss several zoning and development matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposed amendment to the Celebration Plaza Planned Area Development (PAD), which involved requests to increase the number of allowed drive-throughs from one to three and to reduce parking requirements for medical office buildings from one space per 150 square feet to one per 200 square feet. The commission debated the implications of these changes, particularly concerns about setting precedents for parking standards and drive-through limits. The applicant emphasized market demands and pedestrian connectivity in support of the amendments. The commission voted on multiple options, with some members favoring maintaining current parking standards while allowing limited drive-through increases. Additionally, the commission reviewed a minor general plan amendment and rezoning for the Rio 1900 development, which included discussions on water allocation capped at 1,900 acre-feet and infrastructure improvements such as road widening and trail development. The commission recommended approval of these items to the city council. Lastly, a zoning ordinance text amendment was presented to comply with new state legislation regarding middle housing and accessory dwelling units, which the commission also recommended for approval. The meeting concluded with recognition of a departing commissioner and an update on a recently approved use permit for a Walmart gas station.