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Presenters for the applicant described the amended plan as proposing roughly 9,975 residential units at a gross density of about 4 dwelling units per acre, 100 acres of mixed‑use and commercial land along Arizona Farms Road, and 80 acres of community parks. The proposal adds a mixed‑use district intended to combine higher‑density residential and commercial uses and includes a staffing agreement that at least 25% of that mixed‑use area be developed as commercial uses to avoid purely residential buildout in that district.

Project engineer Joseph Vance of Colliers Engineering and Nathan Anderson of the property owner (Le Sueur Investments) described circulation changes that realign Cooper Road as a north‑south arterial to match the town general plan, a looped collector system, and numerous pedestrian and multiuse trails including a perimeter paseo and portions of multiuse trails along the CAP Canal and Magma drainage channel.

Staff noted the amended PUD was examined by the technical advisory committee; the applicants agreed to preserve a half right‑of‑way along the northern boundary to allow access to a state land parcel and reserved a site for an emergency services station within the PUD (the town must identify funding and implement that service). The amended PUD maintains the PUD’s 13% open‑space standard and preserved development standards but consolidates and updates circulation, parks and trail systems.

Commissioners asked about stormwater and the Magma dam/channel; the applicant said a detailed drainage analysis had been completed with the entitlement application and that mitigation measures will be identified in subsequent reviews. Staff and the applicant also confirmed the annexation of the southern 200 acres must complete before council consideration.

A motion to forward a recommendation of approval with staff conditions was made by Commissioner Prull and seconded by Commissioner Woolley; the commission approved the motion by voice vote.

Next steps: the PUD amendment will go to town council for ordinance action; if council approves, later site plans, plats and infrastructure phasing proposals will specify timing, drainage and financing of required public improvements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning Commission October 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning & Zoning Commission voted Oct. 2 to forward a recommendation of approval to town council for a major amendment to the Skyview Farms PUD that consolidates about 2,465 acres, adds a mixed‑use district and proposes roughly 9,975 residential units and 100 acres of mixed commercial/mixed‑use land (case PZ‑25‑206).","taxTitle","Florence, Pinal County, Arizona","taxId",51043,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5966644,"Commission recommends approval of minor general-plan amendment for MDI Rock Products amid community concerns about crushing and truck traffic",1335,699000,2034000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5880396-a7822cdc075c19bdaacc254a42c5478c&start=699&end=2034","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5880396-a7822cdc075c19bdaacc254a42c5478c/thumbnail_699000.jpg","/articles/5966644/Florence/Pinal-County/Arizona/Commission-recommends-approval-of-minor-general-plan-amendment-for-MDI-Rock-Products-amid-community-concerns-about-crushing-and-truck-traffic","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5966644-812c0538ee50b1c41a54103689f4315e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445696&Signature=Mj27-iuAxeHyZETeVNidHCcxHUUt9wACNdOGAoRv7sdyNIPL~JfyJVraKRfE~OrWLhqHAEm984sgWGkVwrcBhwt8B4F-HgOi0~ftkQ7Xoyw4L6CUiWSGaPGFQ5g~NC9Z~Q6hspUY5cU3~zokYp32K2HmVz36OkwAO43WZBRI-PK5SMdK7dEHmv3vArD58mjyaKbkjaz5vn9tAK5cx-mzj3f~S7-gKSoysXQG7WCdcUjCHy8ptTaG63uOLargD7r0XA2t89HBhAbyQoEj4Mqlz4H8muaNwm7svIj~oVz9-pF55trSsS6eJ1etihXP68rFl~xc4kAKejghxlZKdB-jzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Florence Planning & Zoning Commission on Oct. 2 voted to forward a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for a minor general-plan amendment to allow a rock retail and landscaping materials operation for MDI Rock Products at the southwest corner of Attaway Road and Arizona Farms Road (case PZ-25-72).

Town planning staff described the request as a minor general‑plan amendment because the site is under the acreage threshold that triggers a major amendment. Staff said the property is currently designated suburban neighborhood in the general plan but has historically carried PUD zoning without a formal PUD document. Staff recommended approval because surrounding properties are moving toward industrial or commercial uses and the site lies near planned transportation infrastructure (the North‑South Corridor/505 alignment, Pinal Parkway) and a rail line within about a mile.

Taylor Earl of the law firm Earl & Curley, representing MDI Rock Products, said the planned use is “a rock retail site” selling landscaping rock and CMU block and described the business as a low water‑use commercial operation. Earl said the applicant will return later with a rezoning case and site plan, where operational details and mitigation measures will be set.

Neighbor Vincent Dobson, who owns land immediately north of the site, asked the commission to prohibit on‑site rock crushing, citing noise and health risks from fine dust. Dobson said: “Rock crushing will be prohibited at this site.” He also asked that the town require a long deceleration lane for trucks entering the facility from Arizona Farms Road.

Commissioners and staff discussed truck impacts and the applicant’s statement that the rail line could reduce long‑haul truck miles. Staff and the applicant acknowledged that rail delivery would still require local truck movements to transfer materials from the railhead to the site and that detailed operations including any crushing or screening would be clarified and addressed during the rezoning and site‑plan review. Staff also noted that dedication of rights‑of‑way and half‑street improvements and any required off‑site improvements would be considered in later zoning/site plan steps.

A motion to recommend approval with conditions was made by Commissioner Pro and seconded by Commissioner Woolley; the motion passed by voice vote (three ayes). The commission recorded no formal opposition in written comments at this stage.

Next steps: the applicant will submit a rezoning/site‑plan application to the town, where staff and technical advisory committees will evaluate operational details (including whether crushing is proposed), dust mitigation, required roadway improvements and any required deceleration lane or right‑of‑way dedications.","The Florence Planning & Zoning Commission voted Oct. 2 to forward a recommendation of approval, with conditions, for a minor general‑plan amendment to allow a rock retail/landscaping materials site for MDI Rock Products at Attaway Road and Arizona Farms Road (PZ‑25‑72).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5966649,"Planning commission approves preliminary plat to add 27 cottage-style lots in Anthem at Merrill Ranch",420,266000,686000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5880396-a7822cdc075c19bdaacc254a42c5478c&start=266&end=686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5880396-a7822cdc075c19bdaacc254a42c5478c/thumbnail_266000.jpg","/articles/5966649/Florence/Pinal-County/Arizona/Planning-commission-approves-preliminary-plat-to-add-27-cottage-style-lots-in-Anthem-at-Merrill-Ranch","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5966649-b5751258d626479a57e0fe548e5b63d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445696&Signature=IBL1ArXBrggoF8mDs4-iGJ5aS8oQIKm3azEE4yjfsPdU-9JYJZlceigx0xdLPTqHDbfgZA61hBo-92ECK6yxCyWR-27bPAWJ3qeDBETzbWIzDaZ84Ri9M8xZddCCqjRqnsy5U5QsFFa4h8OWBugRwVGBoMa5o9wdc9jQg--u2~n6gOjhMo5d8RaINdt5owkkOFZ~FIlhH67Zcm5Pz17uDT9gwDC~-mqjyaQwjIka-zDFwnks6TdxDNn1HVsko6V5HIYRnR7BBo5ec8XX9izGa1E1KZTH17q37zo-ho8A~8HtIPhrWBJ2wTDYzv64TocTnOESV4qXh0XZJTUhxTXCiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Florence Planning & Zoning Commission on Oct. 2 approved a preliminary plat to re-lot Unit 72 in Anthem at Merrill Ranch, adding 27 lots to allow a smaller “cottage-style” home product to be offered in that unit (case PZ-25-78).

The change, presented by town staff and an engineer for the applicant, moves some internal lots and tract lines and relocates utilities to accommodate the smaller home footprints. Jared Baxter of Baxter Design Group, the project engineer, said the product is a smaller two-car‑garage home previously built in other Anthem units and reintroduced to meet current market demand: “It’s just a smaller footprint that’s being offered to the public at this point in time.”

Commissioners asked primarily clarifying questions. Staff confirmed the density figure discussed (4.3982) applies only to Unit 72, not to the overall Anthem at Merrill Ranch PUD. There was no public comment on this item.

The commission’s motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Commissioner Woolley and seconded by Commissioner Proehl; the motion passed by voice vote (unanimous among commissioners present).

The approval allows Pulte to proceed to later zoning/site plan steps where final lot layouts, utility relocations and construction plans will be reviewed by town staff and any required technical advisory committees.

Details recorded in the meeting included the unit-specific density, the addition of 27 lots, and the applicant’s commitment that the cottage-style homes will maintain two-car garages and architecture compatible with existing Sun City units.

Next steps for the applicant include submittal of final plats and subsequent site-level reviews and permits before construction can begin.","The Florence Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a preliminary plat to re-lot Unit 72 of Anthem at Merrill Ranch to add 27 smaller “cottage-style” home lots; Pulte representatives said the homes retain two-car garages and will fit the Sun City product line.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning commission approves preliminary plat to add 27 cottage-style lots in Anthem at Merrill Ranch