20 acre commercial center coming to San Tan Valley

A proposal to allow a commercial center on a 20.6-acre plot of land in San Tan Valley, Arizona was heard at the Pinal County Board of Supervisors' meeting on March 1, 2023. The meeting included arguments from both proponents and opponents of the project.

The development has a daycare, a charter school, four pad sites for restaurants, a pad site for a retail user and a carwash.

The proponents argued that the commercial center would provide much-needed amenities and services to the growing community of San Tan Valley, including a grocery store, restaurants, and other retail options. They also noted that the project would create jobs and generate tax revenue for the county.

Opponents of the project, on the other hand, expressed concerns about the impact the commercial center would have on the surrounding area. They argued that the development would lead to increased traffic, noise pollution, and other negative effects on the quality of life in the community. They also suggested that the project would be detrimental to the environment, could harm the local ecosystem, and negatively impact property values.

Ultimately, after hearing arguments from both sides, the Board of Supervisors voted on the proposal, and the project was approved by a narrow margin. The decision was met with both cheers and jeers from members of the audience, highlighting the complex and often contentious nature of public land-use decisions.