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Council introduces Carmelo (Blandford Homes) annexation and rezoning after lengthy neighborhood comments
Summary
Council voted to introduce annexation and rezoning items for the Carmelo project by Blandford Homes; residents raised concerns about density, traffic, lighting and single‑story buffers, and planning staff described Desert Uplands options and a perimeter single‑story condition.
The Mesa City Council voted to introduce two items related to the proposed Carmelo subdivision by Blandford Homes, setting the case for a hearing on Feb. 3 and prompting extensive public comment from nearby residents who said the project’s density and street access would change long‑standing neighborhood character.
Several residents who live adjacent to the 29‑acre project spoke against the proposal during the public comment period, saying the proposed lot sizes and two‑story homes would be inconsistent with surrounding one‑acre and larger lots. Lisa Carruth, who lives roughly 60–65 feet west of the site, said the developer’s comparison omitted immediate neighbors because they are in a county island: “By voting yes, you’re actually voting for 10,000 square foot lots, which are surrounded by larger half acre and 1 acre” parcels, she told council.
Other speakers cited traffic safety, schoolbus stops on unpaved shoulders and limited…
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