Penske seeks annexation of 4.92 acres adjacent to Goodyear for expanded parking

At a Feb. 10 public hearing, Justin Gabrielson, senior planner with the city of Goodyear, presented a request from Penske to annex roughly 4.92 acres along West McDowell Road just west of the 180 Third Lane alignment.

Gabrielson told council the parcel is surrounded by Goodyear corporate limits and would allow Penske to expand parking for operations already under development in the city. “This annexation is for a 4.92 acre lot along West McDowell Road, just west of the 180 Third alignment,” Gabrielson said. He noted the property sits adjacent to previously approved Penske facilities and other nearby developments.

Gabrielson said the city’s general plan designates the area as neighborhood while the county zoning currently classifies the parcel for industrial use; if annexed the property would be rezoned to the city’s equivalent I-2 general commercial standards. He said the annexation was previously authorized by council on Oct. 7, 2024 and that the current presentation is the next step in the annexation process.

Council opened and closed the public hearing at the meeting. A council member asked why Penske sought annexation; Gabrielson said the company sees an opportunity to expand adjacent to its existing site and had rezoned its neighboring property in 2022. No public comment was offered and no council vote was taken at the hearing; Gabrielson said staff was seeking direction and that he was prepared to answer questions.

If the annexation proceeds, Penske would be required to develop to Goodyear standards, including site improvements and city zoning requirements. No formal council action or final annexation ordinance occurred at the Feb. 10 hearing.