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The Council and Planning & Zoning taking up the Gateway area plans again. The plans ground to a halt because of the potential residential in the northwest part of the area. This issue needs to be decided because it can't let the rest of the planning be slowed down over this issue. As I have mentioned before, residential in the commercial area on the inner part of the freeway will make sure that there are some people living in the area caring and looking after the community. It also makes the large park much more sensible. If the plan needs to be changed later, fine, but don't let these concerns stop the planning process.
The other great news is that Gateway's numbers are strong despite slow growth expected for more domestic carriers. We must respect Gateway's mission, and make sure that the potential for this area extends beyond the airport. Just as West Mesa was the core of the East Valley as it grew, the Gateway Area can be the core of the South East Valley and Pinal County area.
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This issue is not that big. They need to leave it as you stated due to the park, and mixing uses. Stop the horrible zoning efforts to separate everything. To have housing in this area, you better make sure the fit the FAA's sound regulations under a flight path. The plan is good as it is, and they need to move forward with it.
The P&Z board I think from a planning perspective is old school, and holding this community back with its Euclidian, sprawling zoning efforts. Its time to be innovative, and it starts with this area, (along with Fiesta, West Main, Riverveiw and Downtown)
These clowns are hurting this city. Its just a small residential area. Think of all those stick housing around the airport? Up the code and requirements for housing in this area.
Keep the plan
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