By Pinal Post
The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-1 on August 21, 2025, to recommend approval of a major amendment to The Village at Pecan Grove planned development, allowing the addition of two-story residential units and a slight increase in total housing units.
Key Points
- 8-1 Vote: The Pinal County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a major amendment for The Village at Pecan Grove on August 21, 2025.
- Two-Story Housing Added: Plan shifts from all single-story to a mix of 100 single-story and 49 two-story homes, raising the total from 147 to 149 units.
- Site Location: 14.28-acre development at Combs Road and Encanterra Drive in San Tan Valley, adjacent to planned LDS church and assisted living facility.
- Design Changes: Building height increased from 20 ft. to 28 ft.; lot size per dwelling slightly reduced; two-story units relocated to lessen neighbor impacts.
- Traffic Study Concerns: Commissioners questioned reliance on outdated traffic data despite a February 2025 study submission.
- Neighborhood Impacts: Opposition centered on two-story placement near existing homes, property value concerns, and noise from a proposed car care station.
- Community Features: Gated community with clubhouse, pool, trails, dog parks, valet trash, and car care station; 52.9% open space provided.
- Final Step: Project now moves to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for final approval before construction can begin.
