Fall Could See Surge in New Mid-Rise Apartment Construction

Maricopa is set for an uptick in construction activity, as revealed in the latest meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Three new commercial and residential projects were reviewed, with one officially approved to advance in the planning process.

The Roers Stonegate multi-family development near Stonegate Road and Alan Stephens Parkway is moving forward. The developers made two significant updates to their proposal: increasing parking spaces from 404 to 438 and adding more patio and balcony areas for residents. Kevin Sturgeon, representing Minnesota-based Roers Companies, indicated that rental prices could reach up to $1,600 per person per unit. “The rental range between the two- to four-bedroom units varies from about $1,100 to $1,600, depending on the number of occupants,” Sturgeon noted. He expressed optimism about breaking ground as soon as November, marking Roers Companies’ fifth project in Arizona.

Another discussion centered on U-Haul’s development plan at Honeycutt Road and Continental Boulevard. Planner Derek Scheerer outlined that the site will serve as a “full-service facility” for self-storage, truck rentals, and portable storage containers, although the specifics of proposed corporate office space were not addressed. The logistics may face challenges due to privately owned roads in the Seven Ranches area. “The city engineer and public works department do have a road plan for the Seven Ranches,” Scheerer explained, noting complications due to property ownership, but anticipated future improvements.

The commission also approved preliminary plans for the second phase of the Anderson Farms development along Hartman Road and Anderson Farms Boulevard. Florida-based Lennar aims to build 372 homes focused on “attainable” pricing, which means homes will be priced below $300,000. Senior Project Manager Vickey Morris emphasized the developer’s commitment to assisting buyers. “We can’t fix the entire market, but we can control what we offer,” Morris stated. “These homes are designed to be attainable mortgage options, not just ‘affordable’ homes.”