Commission recommends approval of Cardinal’s Nest zone change for seven-unit multifamily project

The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 7 recommended approval of a zone change to R‑4 with a planned development for Cardinal’s Nest, a seven‑unit, two‑story multifamily project on roughly a half‑acre parcel in District 4. The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend approval, subject to conditions in the staff report.

The recommendation matters because the zone change, if finalized through the county’s formal adoption process, would allow multifamily construction on a small infill parcel north of the northeast corner of Glendale and 80th Avenue in District 4. Staff’s written report (paragraph 14) recommended approval with conditions labeled a through g.

According to the staff presentation, the proposal is a zone change to R‑4 with a planned development overlay for “multifamily housing in the form of 7 units that are 2 story on a half acre site.” No opposition was reported to staff. “Staff’s happy to try and answer any questions you may have,” a county planner said during the meeting.

Commissioner Hernandez moved to recommend approval of the consent agenda, which included Z‑24‑0017 (Cardinal’s Nest). “I’ll make a motion to recommend approval of the consent agenda as presented by staff,” Commissioner Hernandez said. Commissioner Warren Whitney seconded the motion. The chairman conducted a roll call vote and the motion carried 7‑0; commissioners who recorded “yes” included Finter, Hernandez, Layton, Toma, Whitney, Vice Chair Milhaven and Chairman Lindblom.

Discussion and public comment: Staff reported no known public opposition. The item was placed on the consent agenda and handled without extended debate. The staff report prepared for the case will become part of the permit record for the case, per the county’s procedures.

Next steps: The commission’s recommendation will be transmitted as part of the county review process; the staff report lists the conditions (a–g) that must be satisfied for final approval.

Details and context: The commission meeting notice and hearing rules were read at the start of the session; staff noted that agendas are posted on the Maricopa County planning website and that staff reports become part of the permit record. The item identifier for the zone change is Z240017.