Vote — approved

Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

6.11 Acres. A map or plat depicting such streets is attached. General Vicinity: Olive Avenue and Perryville Road, lying within Supervisory District No. 4, in an unincorporated area.In addition, direct the Clerk of the Board to record the Board of Supervisors resolution with the County Recorder. (C-64-26-103-X-00) Motion to approve by Supervisor Debbie Lesko, seconded by Supervisor Mark Stewart Ayes: Kate Brophy McGee, Debbie Lesko, Mark Stewart, Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo

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6. SONORAN SERENITY Case #: Z250023 Supervisor District: 4 Applicant and Owner: Michael Ripson, Ripson Homes / Kashmir Kapital, LLC Request: Zone change with overlay from Rural-43 to R1-35 RUPD Site Location: Generally located ½ mile east of NEC Patton Rd. and Crozier Rd. in the Wittmann area Commission Recommendation: On 1/8/26, the Commission voted 8-0 (motion by Commissioner Toma, D4, seconded by Commissioner Leighton D4) to adopt a motion recommending the Board of Supervisors approve Z250023 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’. a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Zoning Exhibit entitled “Sonoran Serenity“, consisting of one full-size sheet, dated November 9, 2025, and stamped received November 10, 2025, except as modified by the following conditions. Staff may determine slight refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the approved site plan. Minor and major amendments to the site plan will be determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. b. Development of the site shall be in substantial compliance with the Narrative Report entitled “Sonoran Serenity”, consisting of nine pages, dated November 9, 2025, and stamped received on November 10, 2025, except as modified by the following conditions. c. The following Planning Engineering comments shall apply: 1. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards; Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual; and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of application for construction. 2. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to the site layout and/or a reduction in the number of building lots may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the subdivision drainage infrastructure. 3. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted with the application for Final Plat Approval and Building Permits. d. The following Maricopa County Department of Transportation’s Planning comments shall apply: 1. Patton Rd. is classified as a principal arterial roadway requiring a fee dedication of 65’ half-width right-of-way from the section line, as per Section 804 of the updated Zoning Ordinance. 2. The applicant is required to provide, at their expense, an American Land Title Association (ALTA) Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance illustrating title vested in Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona. It is the developer’s responsibility to determine if the existing right-of-way fee is simple, if it is not then the developer shall provide the right-of-way in said form. 3. The developer shall be required to improve Patton Rd. to the ultimate classification as described in Section 303 of the County’s Subdivision Regulations. Since 215th Ave. along the site’s eastern boundary and Peak View Rd. along the site’s northern boundary is not proposed to be a MCDOT roadways, the requirement for street improvements will be determined by the County’s Planning & Development Department. However, if the roadways of this future subdivision are to be MCDOT maintained roadways, then these roadways shall be improved to the standards outlined in the MCDOT Roadway Design Manual. 4. Any additional dedication and/or offsite improvement requirements shall be determined by MCDOT Traffic based on the required Traffic Impact Analysis/ Study. If a Traffic Impact Analysis/Study has been previously submitted, then approval is only valid for one year and if construction is not underway within this time period, then MCDOT reserves the right to request an updated traffic report to assess any changes in conditions. 5. Per the approved Right-of-Way Reservation Action Request, 215th Ave. along the eastern boundary of the site and Peak View Rd. along the northern boundary of the site shall have a reserved half-width right-of-way of 25’, instead of 40’. 6. These comments do not include identification of utilities or underground facilities within or adjacent to the required right-of-way that may have prior rights and/or require relocation. 7. Prior the submittal of any subdivision plat on this site, the applicant shall notify ADOT via the Red Letter Process, RedLetter@azdot.gov, since this site is proximate to the future White Tanks Frwy. e. All buildings are subject to noise attenuation as per ARS § 28-8482(B). f. The master developer shall notify future homeowners that they are located within the state-defined “territory in the vicinity of a military airport” with the following language: “You are buying a home or property in the ‘vicinity of a military airport’ as described by State of Arizona statute ARS §28-8481. Your house should include sound attenuation measures as directed by State law. You will be subject to direct overflights and noise by Luke Air Force Base jet aircraft in the vicinity. Luke Air Force Base executes over 200,000 flight operations per year, at an average of approximately 170 overflights per day. Although Luke's primary flight paths are located within 20 miles from the base, jet noise will be apparent throughout the area as aircraft transient to and from the Barry M. Goldwater Gunnery Range and other flight training areas. Luke Air Force Base may launch and recover aircraft in either direction off its runways oriented to the southwest and northeast. Noise will be more noticeable during overcast sky conditions due to noise reflections off the clouds. Luke Air Force Base's normal flying hours extend from 7:00 a.m. until approximately midnight, Monday through Friday, but some limited flying will occur outside these hours and during most weekends. Luke Air Force Base Auxiliary Field 1 located approximately 15 miles to the northwest of Luke Air Force Base is a site of intense instrument procedure landing approaches, with approximately 12,000 flight operations per year. Aircraft will descend down to 200 feet above the ground over the Auxiliary Airfield and will create severe noise in that area. Such notification shall be recorded on all Final Plats, be permanently posted on not less than a 3 foot by 5 foot sign in front of all home sales offices, be permanently posted on the front door of all home sales offices on not less than an 8½ inch by 11 inch sign, and be included in all covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) as well as the Public Report and conveyance documents. For further information, please check the Luke Air Force Base website or contact the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department.” g. Prior to initial Final Plat approval or initial precise plan of development approval, the applicant shall submit to the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department confirmation of service by Liberty Utilities and an approved Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CC&N) issued by the State of Arizona. h. The following R1-35 RUPD development standards shall apply: 1. Minimum 30,000 sq. ft. lot area. 2. Minimum 120’ lot width (except 80’ minimum for lots at a cul-de-sac, street knuckle or street eyebrow). 3. Minimum 30’ front setback. 4. Minimum 30’ rear setback. i. The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions. j. The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant, with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the property to enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application, subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, the property may be considered for revocation to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either revocation due to the failure to comply with any conditions, does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use, divide, sell or possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value of the property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation of the Zone Change. The Zone Change enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the Zone Change is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Zone Change had never been granted. (C-44-26-071-X-00)

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