City Council - 2026-02-09
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Meeting Summary
Mesa City Council approved a 102-lot attached single residence development known as 'The Lincoln' west of Hampton Avenue and Crispin Road, including a minor general plan amendment from urban center to urban residential. The council also approved a high-pressure gas line replacement project at 260131 Arizona Farms Road and adopted increased nonresidential water utility rates averaging 20% higher for businesses to achieve parity with residential rates.
Key Decisions (5)
Consent Agenda Including The Lincoln Development (Items 7a/7b)
Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included: zoning case 25-313 for a minor general plan amendment changing place type from urban center to urban residential, and zoning case 25-210 for rezone with planned area development overlay and site plan review to allow 102-lot attached single residence development known as 'The Lincoln' west of the southwest corner of Hampton Avenue and Crispin Road.
Freeway Landmark Signs at Williams Field Road and Signal Butte Road
Approved resolution for zoning case 25-56 for property at southeast and southwest corners of Williams Field Road and Signal Butte Road for conditional use permit to allow two freeway landmark signs.
High Pressure Gas Line Replacement at 260131 Arizona Farms Road
Approved design bid and build contract for high pressure gas line replacement serving the Magma service area in Pinal County. Project costs will be borne by natural gas utility ratepayers.
Nonresidential Water Utility Rate Increase
Adopted ordinance for titles, schedules, terms, rates and fees for nonresidential water utility services. Businesses will see average 20% increase ($9.24/month for 9k gallons) to achieve parity with residential rates. Council member Duff voted no, opposing the burden shift to businesses.
Zoning Case for Vehicle Service Facility Near Southern Avenue Continued
Item 6a for approval of zoning case for development of minor automobile vehicle service and repair facility near Southern Avenue and Singleton Butte Road was continued to a date uncertain.
Zoning Changes (2)
West of southwest corner of Hampton Avenue and Crispin Road
Not specified
Southeast and southwest corners of Williams Field Road and Signal Butte Road
Not specified
Development Activity (1)
The Lincoln
102-lot attached single residence development requiring general plan amendment from urban center to urban residential and planned area development overlay with site plan review
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
City of Mesa continues to invest in natural gas utility infrastructure in the Magma service area (Pinal County), anticipating continued residential, commercial, and industrial growth in Southeast Mesa.
Commercial Demand
Staff noted majority of Mesa small businesses use less than 6,000 gallons of water monthly, suggesting limited impact from the 20% nonresidential water rate increase on small business operations.
Housing Demand
Approval of 102-unit attached single residence development indicates continued demand for higher-density residential products in Mesa's urban areas.