Apache Junction Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - 8/25/26

The City of Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on August 25, 2026, primarily to review a conditional use permit (CUP) application for the Belo Norte project, a proposed 210-unit, three-story multifamily residential community on 9.31 acres at the northeast corner of Idaho Road and Junction Street. The project requires a CUP due to its location in the B3 City Center zoning district. Staff and the applicant presented details including site plans, parking provisions (noting a 10% parking deviation allowed administratively), amenities, and compliance with the city's general plan and downtown master plan. The commission discussed issues such as sidewalk design deviations, parking standards, and future public transportation considerations. Public comments raised concerns about traffic, water availability, and land use priorities. After deliberation, the commission voted with no clear majority, resulting in no recommendation and forwarding the case to the City Council for final decision. No other procurement or budget matters were addressed during the meeting.