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Council approves 273‑acre Florence & I‑10 PAD despite resident traffic and character concerns
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing, the Casa Grande City Council approved Ordinance 1178.475 to rezone about 273 acres between Florence Boulevard and I‑10 for a mix of commercial and light industrial uses; residents from Palm Creek and Cottonwood urged denial, citing traffic, noise and 80‑foot building heights, while proponents emphasized jobs, tax revenue and a WinCo grocery under contract.
The Casa Grande City Council voted to approve Ordinance 1178.475, rezoning roughly 273 acres between Florence Boulevard and I‑10 from Urban Ranch to a planned area development (PAD) allowing commercial and light‑industrial uses.
Staff framed the PAD as a ‘‘cleaner’’ proposal than an earlier submittal, noting the applicant removed multifamily uses and some contested potential uses and added design and buffering measures. The PAD anticipates a mix of commercial and light industrial development, with the southerly…
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