Planning commission reviews 311-acre "The Ranch" master plan for mixed residential, commercial and industrial uses

Nicole Russell, senior planner for the Town of Gilbert, told the Planning Commission on April 2 that the item before the commission is “the ranch,” a proposed 311.18‑acre master plan on the west side of Power Road spanning Elliott Road to Warner Road. The proposal follows rezoning and major/minor general plan amendments approved in 2023 and would implement five zoning districts across three development phases: multi‑family medium, mixed use small, mixed use large, general commercial and light industrial.

The plan presented to the commission includes three concurrent subareas of Phase 1 (1A and 1B may be constructed concurrently), a multi‑acre open space buffer along the western edge, mixed‑use commercial pads along Elliott Road, a range of multifamily building types, and an industrial campus with multiple buildings ranging from about 75,000 to 879,000 square feet. Russell said staff supports the applicant’s request to move forward with construction documents…