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Council introduces annexation, rezoning for Blandford Homes 'Carmelo' in Desert Uplands amid resident concerns
Summary
Councilmembers moved to introduce annexation and rezoning for a Blandford Homes project called Carmelo in the city’s Desert Uplands; residents raised concerns about lot size, traffic and lighting, while staff described mitigation measures including open space and one-story perimeter lots.
The Mesa City Council voted to introduce annexation and rezoning items related to a proposed development known as Carmelo by Blandford Homes and set the matter for subsequent hearing/action.
The project, on a parcel described by staff as about 29 acres in the Desert Uplands subarea, has prompted repeated public comment focused on density, lot sizes and traffic at the Hawes and McDowell intersection. Residents asked the council to preserve larger lot sizes and limit two‑story homes near existing one-acre and larger properties.
Evan, a planning department representative, described the Desert…
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