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Council hears Carmelo subdivision proposal: 65 single‑family lots, 22% open space and single‑story edge condition
Summary
Planning staff presented the Carmelo (Carmelo Z2301003) rezoning and annexation request to RS‑15 with a PAD overlay, describing 65 single‑family lots, an emphasis on open space and single‑story homes at specific edges; Planning and Zoning recommended approval 6–1.
Planning staff introduced a request called Carmelo (case Z2301003) at the study session, asking for annexation and rezoning from agriculture to RS‑15 (single‑residence) with a Planned Area Development overlay to allow a 65‑lot single‑family subdivision on about 28 acres in the Desert Uplands character area.
Mary (planning staff) and Evan (planning staff) told council the parcel is on the south side of McDowell Road east of Hawes in District 5 and was reviewed under the Mesa 2040 general plan. Evan said the PAD is intended to secure an increased level of design quality through reserved open space — the plan proposes roughly 22% open space on the site — and through architectural standards. The developer (Blandford) provided about 47 different possible floorplans/elevations to increase variety; pavers for driveways and increased…
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