By Frank Espinoza | YourValley
BUCKEYE — The Buckeye Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday approved and recommended several items, including a residential preliminary plat approval for a development that includes 455 homes at the southeast corner of Watson and Broadway roads.
The Ventana Ranch project originally was created in 2008 but was reviewed by city staff several times. After revisions, the development was placed on hold as talks continued because of water infrastructure issues.
This time around, Vicky Morris, senior project manager at homebuilder Lennar Corp. , said she has worked this issue out.
The project, on 139 acres, commits a plot of land for the creation of a future school site. A 4-acre park will include an outdoor basketball court, multiuse turf areas, ramadas and two playground structures.
Also planned is a multipurpose trail along the development’s eastern side with lighting fixtures along the trail. The trail will be used to access the future elementary school, park and other amenities.
Before approving the agreement, the committee requested the developer contact with the Buckeye Union High School District regarding students potentially coming from the development.
