Title
Authorization to Sell City-Owned Property Located at 4815 S. 67th Ave. to Arizona Department of Transportation for State Route 30 (Ordinance S-49063)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager or his designee to sell City-owned property located at 4815 S. 67th Ave. to the Arizona Department of Transportation for State Route 30. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) requires the property for construction of the proposed State Route 30 which will extend between Loop 202 and Loop 303 through southwest Phoenix, Avondale and Goodyear. The property is approximately 85.98 acres (net) of vacant land and was leased for sand and gravel operations from January 2006 through February 2021. Most of the site is a sand and gravel pit that cannot be developed without significant fill.
Financial Impact
Revenue of $1,505,220 is reflective of appraised value. Proceeds from the sale of this property will be used for Parks and Recreation projects in Council District 7.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Sept. 7, 2022, a public hearing was held to amend the Zoning District Map of the City of Phoenix, pursuant to Section 601 of the Zoning Ordinance, by adopting Rezoning Application Z-31-22-7 and rezone the site from S-1 (Ranch or Farm Residential District) to C-2 (Intermediate Commercial District) to allow commercial uses. Rezoning stipulations included elements that will help activate the Rio Salado frontage and promote pedestrian activity, including recreation. The item was adopted by City Council (Ordinance G-7011).
Location
4815 S. 67th Ave., identified by Maricopa County Assessor parcel number 104-66-001.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation and Finance departments.