Mesa planning board approves Cannell subdivision rezoning and preliminary plat; staff to review water pressure at permitting

The City of Mesa Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a rezoning and preliminary plat for Cannell (Blandford Homes) — ZON24-00891 and preliminary plat PZ25005 — an approximately 11.25-acre residential subdivision east of North Lindsay Road and East Encanto Street.

A nearby resident, Reese Anderson, who identified himself as "the most affected neighbor by this project," told the board he and many neighbors support the project and submitted a petition. Anderson said he "has my full support of this project along with a lot of my neighbors."

Board members asked about water-pressure concerns raised in written comments. Aaron Ament, senior civil engineer in Development Services, said the city will address water-pressure and fire-flow issues during the permitting process: "the water pressure concerns that might be out there for this will all be addressed during the permitting of the project when they get past the zoning board, and come in for permits." Ament said pressure readings of existing hydrants and infrastructure will be used to determine any impacts and required improvements.

The motion considered both the rezoning (from Single Residence-9 to Single Residence-7 with a planned area development overlay) and the preliminary plat for the 11.25-acre site. After discussion and the public comment period, a motion to approve both items passed unanimously; the chair announced all "yes" votes.

The board's approval was a recommendation consistent with staff conditions; any necessary water-main upgrades, pressure improvements or fire-flow work will be determined during the engineering and permitting review that follows zoning approval.