Aspen Drive Residential Subdivision Rezone
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Public comments (12)
Supported the rezone, praising Toll Brothers for community engagement and noting the alternatives like schools or two-story homes would have worse impacts.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 48:55 →Opposed the project, arguing that $1.2 million homes do not provide affordable workforce housing or support young working families as claimed.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 52:01 →Supported the rezone as school board president speaking individually, noting it fulfills the 2024 voter-approved sale and benefits district finances.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 54:00 →Opposed the project, stating that the architectural style does not fit Fountain Hills.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 56:00 →Expressed support for Toll Brothers due to their responsive outreach, though noted concerns about blind corners and street design on Aspen Drive.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 57:00 →Expressed concern over increased density and lot coverage compared to what voters expected, and warned about safety hazards on the blind curve.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:00:17 →Supported the rezone, noting that 10,000 square foot lots are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and provide low-density housing.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:02:58 →Argued that approval is premature without independent traffic, hydrologic, and wildlife studies, and noted legal questions regarding NPOA oversight.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:05:57 →Expressed appreciation for Toll Brothers reducing the lot count near their property, but urged the commission to thoroughly review traffic and facts before deciding.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:09:32 →Expressed strong concern over traffic safety, blind curves, and the lack of a formal traffic impact analysis for the proposed development.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:12:39 →Highlighted long-standing traffic and safety issues on Aspen Drive and questioned the lack of official traffic counts.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:16:05 →Raised concerns regarding wildlife impacts in the wash, endangered species, and traffic risks for children biking.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 9, 2026 · 1:18:38 →