Public Hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 2024-0776 for Los Mezquites Unit 5 and Ordinance No. 458. An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of San Luis by changing the zoning classification of 11.83 acres from Medium-High Density Residential (R-2) to Medium Density Residential (R1-6) located at the northeast corner of 24th Avenue and Nadine Street; repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability.  (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Development Services)

A.  Staff and/or Applicant presentation
B.  Open Public Hearing
C.  Call to the public on this item
D.  Close Public Hearing
E. Action on Ordinance No. 458 by title only 
F. Action on Ordinance No. 458

The applicant is requesting to rezone 11.83 acres from Medium-High Density Residential (R-2) to Medium Density Residential (R1-6). The property is located at the northeast corner of 24th Avenue and Nadine Street being a portion of Assesors Parcel Number 227-11-004. The developer is proposing to accommodate 51 single family residential units as per the proposed plat for Los Mezquites Unit 5 attached.

Existing Adjacent Zoning Districts:
To the north R1-6 (Future Los Mezquites Unit 4)
To the west R1-6 (Los Mezquites Unit 3 Subdivision)
To the south L-I (Southwest Arizona Industrial Subdivision Phase 2)
To the east RA-10 (East San Luis Waste Water Treatment Plant)

BACKGROUND:
On March 13, 2024, City Council approved the rezoning request from Medium Density Residential (R1-6) to Medium-High Density Residential (R-2) for this same portion of property with the intention of developing Los Mezquites Townhomes 2.

AGENCY REVIEW:
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various city and outside agencies, staff have received comments from The City of San Luis Fire Department.

The Fire Department provided the following comments: "The City of San Luis Fire Department has no comments at this time, but reserves the right to comment upon subsequent submittals. Final decisions regarding this request are best made by the Planning and Zoning Department".

As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (47 letters).

The City has not received any other significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners.

CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
As required by State Statute and City Code, a Citizen Review Meeting was held at City Hall on November 6, 2024, at the City Hall Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The intent of this meeting was to allow the public to learn about the project, ask questions and express any comments. No one from the public was present during the meeting.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
This item was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their regular meeting on November 12, 2024. The Commission recommended approval of this request subject to the conditions of approval presented by staff.

The applicant has provided the information and materials necessary for the review of the zoning request.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2024-0776 and Ordinance No. 458 subject to the following conditions:

1. The owner/applicant shall submit a preliminary plat for approval in compliance with the City of San Luis subdivision regulations.
2. Developer must comply with approved development agreement.