planning and zoning commission agenda - jun 06 ... - City of Surprise

• Item 1:PAD05-465 - Consideration and Actlen - Prasada
Planner Janice See presented the project to the Commission. Staff recommends approval of
PAD05-465, Praaada, subject to stipulations 'a' through 'f.'
Paul Gilbert, Beus Gilbert, representing the applicant, provided information about Prasada,
noting that it has been a two-year process to bring the project forward. He pointed out that
his team has conducted seven workshops with the City planners, as well as 11 meetings with
the surrounding neighborhoods.
Mr. Gilbert stated that the large majority of the property is currently in Maricopa County;
however, an annexation petition has been filed. He is also working with the City to draft a
development agreement for consideration by the City Council.
Mr. Gilbert introduced the development team, indicating that the team consists of extremely
talented individuals with years of experience throughout the valley.
Norm Nichols, President of Fulton Homes
Jack Razor and Garrett Newman from Westcor
Ray Pickett of Red Development
Ron Hilgart of CMX
Michele Myers of Kimley Horn
Mr. Gilbert emphasized that this project is in full compliance with the General Plan. He briefly
mentioned a number of significant issues that the team faced throughout the process; such
as, water, sewer, drainage and infrastructure. He added that all these issues have been
worked on and are currently under control.
Mr. Gilbert next discussed the various developments within the project. First was the
Prasada Lake Village which is a community centered around lakes and parks (children's,
theme, aquatic and sports). Unique to this area will be the blended neighborhood concept.
Mr. Gilbert noted the importance of schools, pointing out that the number of schools
requested by the school district has been provided and will serve beyond the borders of the
project. The school sites are each approximately 17 acres and accommodate approximately
1,100 students per school.
Next, Mr. Gilbert talked about the Urban Village located on 530 acres on the eastern border
which provides a mixed-use component with a transition into the retail and employment
corridor. It is complimentary to Madey Park which is directly across Reems Road. A school
flanked by two parks is found in the center of the Urban Village, with a residential area
transitioning into the regional mall.
Mr. Gilbert suggested that the heart of the project is the Gateway Village where the focus is
to create a regional shopping mall on 1,225 acres. Economically, this area is important to
the City, potentially bringing substantial sales tax revenue. West of SR303 is a proposed
Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes - May 16, 2006
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