The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a San Tan Valley commercial development on January 15, 2026. The 3.47-acre project sits southeast of Ironwood Road and Ranch Road, near the Queen Creek border.
It joins an adjacent 9.47-acre commercial site approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 27, 2025.
Retail and Services Planned for Ironwood Road
The site is planned for commercial services. However, the exact tenants remain unclear.
The most recent traffic impact analysis identifies specific planned uses for the combined development. According to the study, the south parcel — the area addressed in this rezoning — “is planned to contain a 22,000 square foot tractor supply store with an adjacent fenced storage yard.”
The same traffic study describes additional uses across the larger site. These include a 51,200-square-foot medical clinic, a gas station with convenience store, three fast-food restaurants with drive-through windows, and a strip retail plaza.
OrthoArizona is proposed to occupy the medical clinic on the adjacent parcel, as shown in the site plan. “They are in the process of submitting improvement plans,” Ray told commissioners. “They are anxiously wanting to move forward.”
However, other tenants remain unconfirmed. The January 2026 staff report states the “ultimate end users are currently unknown.” At the hearing, Ray said of the commercial developments along Ironwood Road: “We don’t know what that is yet.”
Location at the Queen Creek Border
The site sits within the San Tan Valley Special Area Plan in unincorporated Pinal County. Ironwood Road forms the boundary with the town of Queen Creek immediately to the west.
Ray described the surrounding development during his presentation. “On the west side of Ironwood is the town of Queen Creek,” he explained. Queen Creek has planned residential development and commercial space at Germann and Ironwood roads.
A wall and landscaped buffer will separate the commercial development from adjacent homes.
No Public Opposition at Hearing
No members of the public spoke at the Planning and Zoning hearing. The staff report notes no letters of support or opposition were received before the meeting.
A neighborhood meeting was held October 21, 2025. Three residents attended. Brennan Ray provided an overview of the proposed development at that meeting.
Commission Recommends Approval of Both Requests
Commissioner Karen Mooney made both motions. The commission voted unanimously on each.
The first motion recommended approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. It changes the San Tan Valley Special Area Plan designation from Rural Living to Suburban Neighborhood.
The second motion recommended approval of the rezoning from Suburban Ranch to Community Commercial with standard conditions.
Traffic Improvements Required
The traffic impact analysis outlines required road improvements. A new traffic signal will be installed at Ironwood Road and Ranch Road. The developer must also construct turn lanes and half-street improvements along the property frontage.
The study projects 2026 as the anticipated opening year.
Board of Supervisors to Consider Final Approval
The project now requires approval from the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. Additional steps remain before construction can begin. These include a subdivision re-plat, a minor land division to adjust parcel configurations, and a site plan.
