east valley
Volume 1 Issue 35 Mesa, AZ
April 14, 2019
The Alan adds new views to canal, groves in East Mesa BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tribune Staff Writer
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IN THE BIZ
n�ill projects are few along McKellips Road in Mesa, but a Scottsdale developer found a prime slice of land along a canal to be the perfect spot for The Alan Luxury Townhomes. Taylor Shultz of Porter Kyle Multifamily Developers and Builders eyed the former orange grove with his partner Mike Stephan, who grew up in the area, and Matt Long. The Alan – located on the north side of McKellips Road, east of Gilbert Road, and west of Lindsay Road – comprises three two-story buildings with private yards attached to each unit. Shultz and his partners went “to great lengths” to maximize the views and space afforded by the canal. They worked with SRP to permit direct access for The Alan’s residents so they could jog along the path. “My partner actually knew the gentleman whom we bought the land from,” Shultz said. “It used to be an old orchard and we rezoned it with the city of Mesa.” The units have two-car direct-access garages, and the homes’ interior has 10-foot ceilings throughout. They boast stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, fullsize, front-loading washers and dryers and a bathroom downstairs. The private balconies off the master bedrooms have arti�icial grass to give it a homey feeling. The master bedrooms also have a picture window for plenty of natuPublic Notices ........... page 2 © Copyright, 2019 East Valley Tribune
The kitchens, which lead into a living room, have granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. (Photo courtesy Porter Kyle)
ral light. “It’s not your traditional apartment building,” said Shultz, whose company transitioned into a multifamily developer about two years ago. “We’re in the process of building two more communities right now, and we’re acquiring dirt right now to build more communities.” The pet-friendly The Alan, which starts at $1,500 per month, is near Hale Elementary, Stapley Junior High and Mountain View High schools. Starbucks and Dutch Bros. are nearby, as are Sprouts and Fry’s Marketplace. The gated community has a picnic area and a dog park on site as well. “There are a lot of tenants who moved (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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A picnic area is on one end of The Alan’s property. (Photo courtesy Porter Kyle)
in here just so their kids could stay in the school district or they sold their house and they wanted to stay in the neighborhood,” Shultz said. The Alan: 2340 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-210-5050, |leasing@porterkyle.com alantownhomes.com Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year. Periodicals postage paid at Phoenix, AZ 85026.
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