The Town of Gilbert Council unanimously approved a general plan amendment and rezoning June 24 to convert approximately 4 acres fronting Power Road at Gateway Point Industrial from business park to community commercial.
Planning staff said the change (GP‑24‑04 / Z‑24‑16) would allow three small commercial pads and inline retail on the frontage while the rear of the property would remain business park and light industrial. The Planning Commission recommended approval and staff said the amendment aligns with nearby uses and has interested restaurant users on the commercial pads.
Applicant representative Greg Davis told the council he has users ready and that the project team will submit site plans once the rezoning is approved. The council voted 7–0 to adopt the ordinance and amend the Gateway Point Industrial PAD as requested.
The approval allows the owner to reconfigure the PAD and prepare site plans for the commercial pads and the business park remainder. Staff said typical development review and permitting steps still apply; construction may not begin until those processes are completed.