The Planning and Zoning Meeting held on August 7, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona, focused on the proposed changes to the circulation plan for the Aloravita Planned Community Development (PCD). The meeting addressed the request to remove a planned collector road, which has been under consideration since the original plan was approved in 2011.

The discussion began with a review of the existing circulation map, noting that the Aloravita development has undergone significant changes over the years. Specifically, the Trailhead development, which was removed in February 2022, eliminated 26 acres from the Aloravita South parcel, resulting in decreased density and fewer lots than initially planned. The existing circulation plan includes two collectors, Kiefer Trail and Yearling Road, located north of the proposed collector.

In February 2024, 260 acres of land, referred to as the Aloravita Southwest area, were sold for future development of single-family residential homes. The current application before the commission does not propose a change in land use but seeks to modify the circulation plan by removing the third collector road. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) was submitted to evaluate whether the remaining roads can accommodate the expected traffic flow without the collector.

The TIA concluded that the removal of the collector is justified, particularly since the Trailhead development has reduced anticipated traffic density. To maintain pedestrian access, the applicant proposed constructing a pedestrian bridge at the location of the removed collector.

The meeting included a public notice that reached residents within a quarter-mile of the collector alignment, as well as homeowners' associations within a mile. Only one neighbor attended the public meeting, and there were no written comments for or against the request.

In summary, staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the General Plan Amendment (GPA) 25 0 2 for submission to the city council. The commission discussed potential future developments, including a school in the area, and how the removal of the collector might affect traffic flow. The response indicated that while there are no immediate plans for the school, the design allows for pedestrian access to encourage walking among nearby residents.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on the proposed changes, emphasizing the alignment of the circulation plan with current and future needs of the Aloravita community.