Rezoning sought for 1-acre property in Apache Junction

by Richard Dyer | Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent

An aerial view of 1039 E. Junction St. in Apache Junction./City of Apache Junction

Rezoning 1039 E. Junction St. to bring the property into conformance with the surrounding neighborhood and to eliminate a rear-yard setback encroachment will be discussed at the 7 p.m. Oct. 20 meeting of the Apache Junction City Council. The meeting will be in the City Council Chambers, 300 E. Superstition Blvd.

The Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 22 voted to recommend City Council approve the change from medium-density, single-family detached residential to general rural, low-density single-family detached residential. The commission’s vote also recommended the approval of a minor General Plan amendment from medium-density residential to low-density residential.

“It’s pretty straightforward. I think it would be a benefit,” Chair Tess Nesser said.

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