Eloy Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting – February 18, 2026

The Eloy Planning and Zoning Commission met on February 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting covered consent agenda items, two public hearings and recommendations for major development projects (TES Eloy and Houser Crossing), and informational updates. All votes were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

• Case PP 2024-002 (Daybreak Industrial): An eight-lot subdivision on approximately 118.63 acres with General Industrial (I2) zoning, requested by Ryan Montalano of Colliers Engineering & Design on behalf of Farmo L Cluck L Cum Farrell LLC, EY 660 LC, and Drake 1320 LLC. Staff presented a modified stipulation (highlighted in yellow) clarifying in‑lieu fee calculations. The commission approved the consent agenda as amended, moving the item forward unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Sandra Martin (Robson Ranch resident): Asked whether the Houser Crossing project would include low‑income housing funded by the federal government. The applicant clarified that no specific developer for affordable housing is currently identified, but the developer is committed to workforce housing. The chair noted that the current action is only a rezoning decision; detailed site plans will come later.
• Audience member (name not stated): Asked whether a new fire station would be needed for the Houser Crossing area. City staff explained that response times are currently within acceptable limits and a new station is not immediately warranted, though one may be needed as the area grows.

Discussion Items

• TES Eloy (Case GPA 2025-001 / RZPAD 2025-002): Request by Julie Vermillion (CBL Consultants) on behalf of I10 E 11 mile corner and Batangria drive 453 LLC. The project proposes a major general plan amendment from Medium Density Residential and General Industrial to Mixed Use, and a rezone from Single‑Family Residential (R1‑12) to Mixed Use with a Planned Area Development (PAD) overlay on approximately 338 acres at the northeast corner of West Patagonia Road and West Frontier Street. The applicant highlighted projected development impact fees (≈$3 million for parks, ≈$3.5 million for roadways, ≈$2.5 million for public safety), commercial/retail opportunities, job creation, and water‑use reductions from industrial/office uses. No public opposition was received. The commission unanimously approved the request.
• Houser Crossing (Case GPA 2025-005 / RZPAB 2025-004): Request by Don Louie Fontana (Boomer) on behalf of the City of Eloy for a minor general plan amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial and High Density Residential, and a rezone to General Commercial (C2) and Multi‑Family Residential (R3) with PAD and Innovation overlays on approximately 79 acres at the northwest corner of Houser Road and 11 Mile Corner. The property is city‑owned and was awarded via RFP to Eloy Community Development Partners. The applicant cited a market study, the site’s strategic location near future Houser Road extension, and the need for workforce housing. Staff noted modified stipulations (items 11, 17, and 19) clarifying property sale and improvement obligations. The commission unanimously approved with those clarifications.

Key Outcomes

• Approved the Consent Agenda (Daybreak Industrial) with modified stipulations.
• Approved TES Eloy rezone and general plan amendment, forwarding a positive recommendation to City Council.
• Approved Houser Crossing rezone and general plan amendment, forwarding a positive recommendation to City Council.
• The next regular meeting will be held on March 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM (with a possible work session starting at 5:30 PM).

Informational Items

• Staff reported on the second open house for the Air Park Master Plan, which had about 20 attendees; concerns included past master plan communication and future infrastructure in platted subdivisions from the 1960s–70s.
• Ordinance 26‑997 (SkyDive Arizona, RZPAD 2025‑003) was approved by City Council.
• The MHO Hotel on Sunland Gin held a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on February 19, 2026, with owners renovating rooms at an approximate $60‑per‑night rate.