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City holds informational hearing on Penske annexation; no council vote

2385439 · February 10, 2025

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Summary

City staff presented an informational public hearing on an application by Penske to annex approximately 4.92 acres into Goodyear city limits to expand parking for ongoing Penske operations; the council did not take a vote and staff sought direction for next steps.

The City Council held an informational public hearing on Feb. 10 to consider an annexation request from Penske for a 4.92-acre parcel on West McDowell Road.

Justin Gabrielson, senior planner with the City of Goodyear, told council the parcel is adjacent to existing Penske property and is currently county land zoned I-2. Gabrielson said if annexed the property would be brought into the city's corporate limits and zoned to the city's equivalent, described in the presentation as "I‑2 general Commercial," and that Penske intends to construct additional parking spaces for its operations.

Gabrielson said the site is surrounded by Goodyear corporate limits, is west of the 180 Third Lane alignment and near previously approved Penske development and other industrial and residential uses. He noted the annexation had been presented to council previously and staff sought direction on continuing the annexation process.

A council member asked why Penske sought annexation; staff replied it would allow Penske to develop the parcel to city standards and expand operations. No members of the public spoke at the hearing. Council closed the hearing; no vote or ordinance was recorded that evening, and the item remained informational pending homeowner/owner approvals and any subsequent formal annexation steps.