Title
Public Hearing and Resolution Adoption - General Plan Amendment GPA-SM-2-25-8 - Approximately 995 Feet South of the Southeast Corner of 15th Avenue and Baseline Road (Resolution 22394) - District 8
Description
Request to hold a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment for the following item 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 20.37 acres from Residential 1 to 2 dwelling units per acre to Residential 5 to 10 dwelling units per acre. This item is a companion case to Z-112-25-8 and must be heard first, followed by Z-112-25-8.
Report
Summary
Application: GPA-SM-2-25-8
Current Designation: Residential 1 to 2 dwelling units per acre
Proposed Plan Designation: Residential 5 to 10 dwelling units per acre
Acreage: 20.37
Proposal: Minor General Plan Amendment to allow single-family residential (attached and detached)
Owner: Jim Zomorrodi, Greater Phoenix Income Properties, L.L.C.
Applicant: Patrice Marcolla, Meritage Homes
Representative: Ashley Z. Marsh, Gammage and Burnham, PLC
Staff Recommendation: Approval.
VPC Information Only: The South Mountain Village Planning Committee heard this item on October 14, 2025, for information only.
VPC Action: The South Mountain Village Planning Committee heard this item on July 14, 2026, and recommended approval, per the staff recommendation, by a vote of 11-3.
PC Action: The Planning Commission heard this item on August 6, 2026, and recommended approval, per the South Mountain Village Planning Committee recommendation, by a vote of 8-0.
Location
Approximately 995 feet south of the southeast corner of 15th Avenue and Baseline Road
Council District: 8
Parcel Address: 7945 S. 15th Avenue
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Planning and Development Department.