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Rezoning of Property: 3064 and 3116 S. Avenue B
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Rezone approximately 6.65 acres located at 3064 and 3116 S. Avenue B, Yuma, AZ, from the General Commercial (B-2) District to the High Density Residential/Aesthetic Overlay (R-3/AO) District (Community Development/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
Approval of this rezone will support residential development in the City that will be responsibly constructed, meeting all codes and requirements. This rezone furthers the City Council’s strategic outcomes of Safe and Prosperous and Respected and Responsible.
REPORT:
The subject properties are located at 3064 and 3116 S. Avenue B and are currently the site of an office building and the Yuma Lumber Company. In 2025, the properties were the subject of a General Plan Amendment that changed the land use designation from Commercial to High Density Residential.
With this request, the applicant is seeking to rezone the property from the General Commercial (B-2) District to the High Density Residential (R-3) District for multi-family development. The applicant has not provided a conceptual site plan at the time of this rezone request. All new development will be required to meet City of Yuma development standards. Rezoning the property from the General Commercial (B-2) District to the High Density Residential/Aesthetic Overlay (R-3/AO) District conforms with the General Plan.
On October 13, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend APPROVAL (5-0) of the request to rezone approximately 6.65 acres from the General Commercial (B-2) District to the High Density Residential/Aesthetic Overlay (R-3/AO) District for the properties located at 3064 and 3116 S. Avenue B, subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditions listed below are in addition to City codes, rules, fees and regulations that are applicable to this action.
2. The Owner’s signature on the application for this land use action shall constitute a waiver of any claims for diminution in value pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1134.
3. The Owner/Developer shall dedicate to City of Yuma by warranty deed, the right-of-way shown along the Avenue B frontage in the Yuma Lumber Lot Split, Fee # 1998-13533, and the Yuma Lumber Lot Split No. 2, Fee # 1999-02715. The County of Yuma Assessors Map, and County of Yuma’s GIS system does not appear to show the true half width of the listed dedications.
4. The Owner/Developer shall dedicate a 1’ foot non access easement along the west edge of the Avenue B right-of-way, except for approved driveway locations.
5. Each of the conditions listed above shall be completed within two (2) years of the effective date of the rezoning ordinance or prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy or City of Yuma Business License for this site, whichever occurs first. If the conditions of approval are not completed within the above timeframe then the rezone shall be subject to ARS § 9-462.01.
EXCERPT FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
Meredith Rojas, Associate Planner summarized the staff report and recommended APPROVAL.
QUESTIONS FOR STAFF
“Chelsea Mallouff-Craig, Planning and Zoning Commissioner asked would this development require any additional turning lanes on Avenue B.
“Andrew McGarvie, Engineering Manager replied a deceleration or turning lane is a requirement for the proposed project.
“Mallouff-Craig asked whether the required lanes would apply to both entering and exiting the proposed project.
“McGarvie answered just entering.
“Chris Hamel, Planning and Zoning Commissioner asked would the lane run north to south.
“McGarvie replied the lane would be southbound.
“John Mahon, Planning and Zoning Commissioner asked if the northeast corner of 32nd Street and Avenue B would need a rezone request.
“Rojas replied that the area in question is under Yuma County jurisdiction.
“Mahon then asked if the letters in the staff report were from the neighboring homes.
“Rojas replied yes that the letters are from the neighborhood behind the subject property.
APPLICANT/APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
“Motion by Commissioner Lorraine Arney, second by Commissioner Chelsea Malouff-Craig to APPROVE ZONE-44333-2025 as presented.
“Motion carried unanimously, (5-0) with one absent and one vacancy.’
Planning and Zoning Staff Report - Attached
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☒ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
11/10/2025 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
11/06/2025 |