# 09/16/2026 Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Avondale Planning Commission held a meeting on September 16, 2026, primarily to discuss a proposed amendment to the Avondale Commons Planned Area Development (PAD). The amendment sought to remove a stipulation that limited occupancy of multifamily residential units to 50% until commercial development progressed concurrently. Staff recommended approval of the amendment, noting that the project still met all planning and infrastructure requirements. The developer explained that removing the stipulation would allow full occupancy of the multifamily units and facilitate timely commercial construction, including a Starbucks and a future hotel. Commissioners discussed traffic concerns, project timelines, and the original intent of the stipulation. The commission voted to approve the amendment with conditions. Additionally, the meeting included a training session on open meeting laws provided by the city attorney's office, emphasizing compliance to avoid legal violations. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussion involved development approvals that could impact future commercial leasing and construction activities in the city.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [09/16/2026 Planning Commission Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hIzopgWOAY) - City of Avondale, AZ