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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 17R. 


Date Prepared:  1/8/2026 Council Meeting Date: 1/27/2026

PRESENTER:
Chris M. Jacques, AICP, Planning Director 
TO:Mike Faust, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Mike Faust, Deputy City Manager 
FROM:  Chris M. Jacques, AICP, Planning Director 
SUBJECT:
Minor General Plan Amendment, Travesio, 95th Avenue and Happy Valley Road 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to adopt RES 2026-13, amending the General Plan Land Use designation for 8.9 acres from Mixed-Use Neighborhood Village (12-20 dwelling units per acre) to Traditional Residential (2-5 dwelling units per acre). The proposed change is within a portion of the overall 56.1-acre site. The site is located at the northwest corner of 95th Avenue and Happy Valley Road.

Summary:

This request has been proposed in combination with the associated rezoning request Case Z25-10. These cases will be presented together but will be considered in separate actions.

 

Please note that the associated staff report, exhibits, and findings for the subject case are contained within the materials for Case Z25-10 to avoid redundancy.

Previous Actions/Background:

  • On January 8, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding this case. There were two (2) speakers present from the general public who spoke against the request.
  • The Commission voted 5-0, recommending approval of the Minor General Plan Amendment.
Options:

A: Approve as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission; or

B: Approve with modifications; or

C: Deny; or

D: Continue action to a date certain or indefinitely; or

E: Remand to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further consideration.
Staff Recommendation:

APPROVE Case GPA25-05 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Fiscal Analysis:

This request is not expected to generate inordinate budgetary impacts to the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Exhibit 1 - Vicinity Map
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
Contact Name and Number:  

Chris M. Jacques, AICP, Planning Director (623) 773-7609

Elias Valencia, Senior Planner (623) 773-5044