Title
Public Hearing and Resolution Adoption - General Plan Amendment GPA-LV-1-25-7 - Southwest Corner of 59th Avenue and Dobbins Road (Resolution 22340) - District 7
Description
Request to hold a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment to consider adopting the Planning Commission's recommendation and the related resolution if approved. Request to amend the General Plan Land Use Map designation on 95.86 acres from Commercial / Commerce / Business Park and Commercial to Commercial / Residential 15+ dwelling units per acre; and an update to the City Trails System Map. This item is a companion case to Z-29-25-7 and must be heard prior to Z-29-25-7.
Report
Summary
Application: GPA-LV-1-25-7
Current Designation: Commercial / Commerce / Business Park (52.30 acres) and Commercial (43.56 acres)
Proposed Plan Designation: Commercial / Residential 15+ dwelling units per acre
Acreage: 95.86
Proposed Use: Commercial and multifamily residential and removal of the multi-use trail located along the Olney Avenue alignment
Owner: Cold Springs, LLC
Applicant: Vestar
Representative: Nick Wood, Snell & Wilmer, LLP
Staff Recommendation: Approval.
VPC Information Only: The Laveen Village Planning Committee heard the item on June 9, 2025, for information only.
VPC Action: The Laveen Village Planning Committee heard the item on September 8, 2025, and recommended approval, per the staff recommendation, by a vote of 11-0.
PC Action: The Planning Commission heard this item on October 6, 2025, and recommended approval, per the Laveen Village Planning Committee recommendation, by a vote of 8-0.
Location
Southwest corner of 59th Avenue and Dobbins Road
Council District: 7
Parcel Addresses: 9680 and 9900 S. 59th Avenue
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Planning and Development Department.