Planning Commission September 24, 2026

The Glendale, Arizona Planning Commission held a meeting on September 24, 2026, where they reviewed several zoning and conditional use permit cases. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of conditional use permits for drive-through facilities within the Stonehaven planned area development and the rezoning of industrial parks to consolidate zoning districts. The most significant procurement discussion involved the proposed Project Eagle and Project Bacara, a large-scale data center campus and natural gas power generation facility on approximately 160 acres. The commission heard extensive public testimony expressing concerns about environmental impacts, noise, water usage, safety, and proximity to residential neighborhoods. Despite opposition, the commission recommended approval of the rezoning for Project Eagle/Bacara subject to extensive stipulations to ensure compliance with military compatibility, air quality, fire safety, and other regulatory requirements. The commission also approved other zoning amendments and conditional use permits, forwarding recommendations to the City Council for final decisions. The meeting highlighted the balancing of economic development interests with community and environmental concerns in procurement and land use decisions.