Gilbert panel OKs proposals for 4 sites, hundreds of new homes

Developers continue to see Gilbert as a prime location for new-home building as proposals for four more subdivisions went before the Planning Commission on Wednesday. The commission also reviewed early conceptual plans for a 32-acre mixed-use development at Agritopia and a three-story, 90,000-square-foot office building near McQueen and Elliot roads. After leading the Valley in new-home permits issued in 2011, Gilbert maintained a hot pace in January, issuing 149 residential construction permits, planning and development services manager Kyle Mieras said. The commission on Wednesday recommended approval of zoning changes to pave the way for hundreds more new homes, primarily in south Gilbert and Cooley Station, near Recker and Warner roads. Bridges East, part of a 469-acre master-planned community near Recker and Ocotillo roads, will include single-family homes, apartments and an elementary school.

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