Controversial Morrison Ranch project is dead

By Cecilia Chan | Gilbert Sun News

The controversial proposal to increase the density of an apartment project at Morrison Ranch that led to charges of ethics violations against Mayor Brigette Peterson is no more.

The Morrison Family threw in the towel and instead sold the 15 acres at the northeast corner of Higley and Warner roads to Texas-based Leon Capital for $9.5 million in December. The private investment firm has agreed to keep with the original footprint for the apartments.

“It’s great news,” said resident Brandon Ryff, who’s been leading the opposition efforts. “What makes this different from before is they are not seeking any modification to the General Plan and has agreed to accept the original acreage and keep it low density.”

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