Hermosa Ranch Major Planned Area Development
The City of Avondale is committed to thoughtful growth that reflects the aspirations of our community. We’re reviewing a series of new private developer projects that could shape the future of our neighborhoods, and we need your input. These planning and zoning efforts are key to ensuring developments align with our city's long-term vision, values, and priorities. Your voice matters. By sharing your feedback, you’ll play an active role in helping city leadership evaluate and make informed decisions about proposed projects. Together, we can build a future that supports economic vitality, enhances quality of life, and respects the unique character of Avondale.
This is a PROPOSED project. No decisions have been made yet by the public hearing boards. Feedback is encouraged on this Avondale Connect citizen feedback platform. Your input is valuable!
Request: Major Planned Area Development Amendment (25-0054) on approximately 239 acres
Location: Southwest Corner of Avondale Boulevard and Lower Buckeye Road
Major PAD Amendment: Adjust infrastructure phasing of the project; increase the maximum allowable building height the data center from 50 to 52 feet for the building roof, 55 to 61 feet for the building parapet, 75 to 77 feet for mechanical equipment screening, and 75 to 86 feet for elevator penthouses.
You are welcome to attend the following meetings/public hearings to learn more about the request and/or share your opinions:
PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTIONS 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission and City Council will be holding separate public hearings at the dates and times set forth below, in the place specified below, at which times and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following request(s):
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
May 6, 2025, 6:00 PM
Avondale City Hall
Sonoran Conference Room
11465 W. Civic Center Dr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
PLANNING COMMISSION
June 18, 2025 6:00 PM
Avondale City Hall
Council Chambers
11465 W. Civic Center Dr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
CITY COUNCIL
July 7, 2025 5:30 PM
Avondale City Hall
Council Chambers
11465 W. Civic Center Dr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
APPLICANT CONTACT
Caleb Weeks (530) 574-6917
CITY OF AVONDALE CONTACT
Joshua Orton (623) 333-4030
FINAL ACTION:
City Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 2026-0725, amending the Hermosa Ranch Technology Campus North - Planned Area Development comprising approximately 239 gross acres and located at the southwest corner of Avondale Boulevard and Lower Buckeye Road and authorize the Mayor or City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents. The amendment will adjust the height restriction on the data center portion of the property and modify the PAD stipulations that address infrastructure phasing for the PAD. The Council will take appropriate action.
