Vote — withdrawn

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

8.18401 W. MORELAND BACKYARD RENTALS SUP (Supervisorial District: 5) Case #: SU250009 Applicant and Owner: Jessica Sarkissian, Upfront Planning & Entitlements, LLC / Ruben Benavides Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for an outdoor event venue in the Rural-43 zoning district Site Location: Generally located south of I-10 near the northeast corner of Perryville Rd. and Roosevelt St. at 18401 W. Moreland St. in the Goodyear area Commission Recommendation: On 3/5/26, the Commission voted 6-0 (motion

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8. 18401 W. MORELAND BACKYARD RENTALS SUP (Supervisorial District: 5) Case #: SU250009 Applicant and Owner: Jessica Sarkissian, Upfront Planning & Entitlements, LLC / Ruben Benavides Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for an outdoor event venue in the Rural-43 zoning district Site Location: Generally located south of I-10 near the northeast corner of Perryville Rd. and Roosevelt St. at 18401 W. Moreland St. in the Goodyear area Commission Recommendation: On 3/5/26, the Commission voted 6-0 (motion by Vice Chair Hernandez D5, seconded by Commissioner Rochwalik D3) to adopt a motion recommending the Board of Supervisors deny SU250009. In the event the Board motions for approval of SU250009 staff suggests conditions ‘a’ – ‘i’: a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled “18401 W. Moreland Event Facility“, consisting of 1 full-size sheet, dated September 3, 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 conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “Moreland Backyard Rental”, consisting of 7 pages, dated September 2025 except as modified by the following conditions. c. The following Planning Engineering conditions 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. Stormwater retention volume calculations shall be based on Table 6.3 of the Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards. Use 0.95 for commercial/industrial areas and 0.5 for retention basin areas 4. Entitlement case is for the entire parcel and therefore the retention basin will need to be sized for the full contributing area. 5. The Grading and Drainage Plan must indicate that the required stormwater retention volume for the 100 year, 2 hour storm event with one (1) foot of freeboard is provided for the site. Basins one (1) foot or less in depth need not provide freeboard. Provide documentation that the retention basin(s) will drain within 36 hours. (MCZO 1205.7.6-2.a& c) 6. When submitting the plans for a building permit include the septic facilities on the plans. Maintain a minimum 25 foot separation between septic facilities. 7. Drainage Clearance is for fence/wall construction within or along property lines as shown on the approved plans. The drainage clearance does not include verification of property boundaries or easements which is the responsibility of the owner/applicant. Property line and easement disputes that may arise with new wall/fence construction are a civil matter. d. This special use permit is valid for a period of two years and shall expire on April 8, 2028, or upon termination of the use for a period of 90 or more days, whichever occurs first. All site improvements associated with the special use permit shall be removed within 90 days of such expiration or termination of use. e. Prior to utilizing any portion of the site for any use associated with the Special Use Permit, the applicant shall obtain Building Permits to retrofit the existing buildings to meet current commercial building code requirements as applicable and shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for the retrofitted buildings prior to occupancy.\ f. The following Rural-43 SUP standards shall apply: 1. Min. Screening: 6-foot screen wall or similar with additional landscaping along the south and west side of the site. 12’ max. allowed fence height outside buildable envelope. 2. Maximum Yard Coverage within Rear Setback: 47% 3. Min. On-Site Parking Spaces: 43 (including 3 ADA accessible) 4. Min. Parking and Driveway Aisles Surfaces: Alternative dust control measures such as decomposed granite or asphalt millings as approved by the County 5. Max. Attendance: 75 total persons on site at any given time 6. No amplified music or speakers at any time 7. No use of generators related to events 8. Outdoor lighting: Other than low intensity fixtures with a maximum candle power of less than 1,000 candelas, all lighting to be fully shielded so that light is emitted downward so as to not trespass onto neighboring properties and at angle of at least 20-degrees beneath the horizontal plane at the bottom of the light source. All shielding shall be within 12” of the light source. No lighting shall exceed 18’ in height. All lighting shall be turned off between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise. g. Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Special Use Permit by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in accordance with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. h. 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. i. 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, and at the time of expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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, or the expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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 or expiration of the Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the Special Use Permit is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Special Use Permit had never been granted. (C-44-26-088-X-00) 9. EVENT SPACE AT GAMBEL FIELD (Supervisorial District: 4) Case #: SU250041 Applicant and Owner: Jane Peiffer, JCJ Services / T. Mark Graham Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for an outdoor event venue Site Location: Generally located 680’ northeast of the NEC of Lower Buckeye Rd. & 331st Ave. in the Tonopah area Commission Recommendation: On 3/05/26, the Commission voted 7-0 (motion by Vice-Chair Hernandez, D5, seconded by Commissioner Rochwalik, D3) to adopt a motion recommending the Board of Supervisors approve SU250041 subject to conditions ‘a’ -‘p’: a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “Narrative Report”, consisting of 14 pages, dated January 9, 2026 and stamped received January 12, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions. b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled “Event Space at Gambel Field“, consisting of one full-size sheet, dated revised February 6, 2026, and stamped received February 6, 2026 except as modified by the following conditions. c. Attendance shall be limited to 49 people or fewer on site at any given time during an event. d. Events shall only be held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and only October through April and holidays. There shall be a maximum of 40 events per year. e. The SUP shall be valid for a period of ten years from the date of BOS approval, at which time it may be revisited and considered for extension, amendment or revocation. f. There will be no permitted buildings, structures, plumbing systems, or electrical installations. All structures associated with events shall be erected per manufacturer’s specifications and shall not be erected for more than 96 consecutive hours inclusive of not more than one day before or after an event day. This shall include requirement for portable mats to accommodate ADA-accessible routes. The site shall be restored to pasture after end of each event. g. Portable restroom facilities provided in compliance with the Environmental Health Code minimum ratios and serviced by a licensed provider; the portable toilets shall be permitted by MCESD and removed from the property when not in use. h. Amplified Noise: 1. No live amplified bands. 2. No tubas, accordions, bagpipes. 3. Any speakers will be directed away from occupied neighboring properties and angled towards the ground. i. Lighting: 1. Not more than three days per month. 2. Light towers will not be operated for more than three hours per day. 3. Light towers will be operated away from neighboring properties, and angled towards the ground to eliminate light trespass beyond property lines j. Generators -- emission creating generators over 5,500 watts will not be allowed on site and all participants will be encouraged to avoid generator use and to rely on portable solar or battery powered devices. k. There shall be no overnight camping. l. At least one trash can with 32 gallons capacity for every 25 people expected to be in attendance shall be provided. Trash and refuse disposal shall be pursuant to procedures established by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. m. Prior to any event, food concessions shall be permitted by Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD). Concessionaries must be licensed. The quality and quantity of food and location of concessions shall be approved by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. n. Ultimate half-street right-of-way dedication for 331st Ave. adjacent to the parent parcel. The half-street improvements will be waived. o. Prior to operation, written confirmation will be required from the emergency fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed in accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required. There shall be stable access from the public road to the parking and event area for emergency response. p. 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, and at the time of expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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, or the expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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 or expiration of the Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the Special Use Permit is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Special Use Permit had never been granted. (C-44-26-087-X-00)

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Vote — carried

Debbie Lesko	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	no

9.EVENT SPACE AT GAMBEL FIELD (Supervisorial District: 4) Case #: SU250041 Applicant and Owner: Jane Peiffer, JCJ Services / T. Mark Graham Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for an outdoor event venue Site Location: Generally located 680’ northeast of the NEC of Lower Buckeye Rd. & 331st Ave. in the Tonopah area Commission Recommendation: On 3/05/26, the Commission voted 7-0 (motion by Vice-Chair Hernandez, D5, seconded by Commissioner Rochwalik, D3) to adopt a motion recommending the Board of S

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8. 18401 W. MORELAND BACKYARD RENTALS SUP (Supervisorial District: 5) Case #: SU250009 Applicant and Owner: Jessica Sarkissian, Upfront Planning & Entitlements, LLC / Ruben Benavides Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for an outdoor event venue in the Rural-43 zoning district Site Location: Generally located south of I-10 near the northeast corner of Perryville Rd. and Roosevelt St. at 18401 W. Moreland St. in the Goodyear area Commission Recommendation: On 3/5/26, the Commission voted 6-0 (motion by Vice Chair Hernandez D5, seconded by Commissioner Rochwalik D3) to adopt a motion recommending the Board of Supervisors deny SU250009. In the event the Board motions for approval of SU250009 staff suggests conditions ‘a’ – ‘i’: a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled “18401 W. Moreland Event Facility“, consisting of 1 full-size sheet, dated September 3, 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 conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “Moreland Backyard Rental”, consisting of 7 pages, dated September 2025 except as modified by the following conditions. c. The following Planning Engineering conditions 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. Stormwater retention volume calculations shall be based on Table 6.3 of the Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards. Use 0.95 for commercial/industrial areas and 0.5 for retention basin areas 4. Entitlement case is for the entire parcel and therefore the retention basin will need to be sized for the full contributing area. 5. The Grading and Drainage Plan must indicate that the required stormwater retention volume for the 100 year, 2 hour storm event with one (1) foot of freeboard is provided for the site. Basins one (1) foot or less in depth need not provide freeboard. Provide documentation that the retention basin(s) will drain within 36 hours. (MCZO 1205.7.6-2.a& c) 6. When submitting the plans for a building permit include the septic facilities on the plans. Maintain a minimum 25 foot separation between septic facilities. 7. Drainage Clearance is for fence/wall construction within or along property lines as shown on the approved plans. The drainage clearance does not include verification of property boundaries or easements which is the responsibility of the owner/applicant. Property line and easement disputes that may arise with new wall/fence construction are a civil matter. d. This special use permit is valid for a period of two years and shall expire on April 8, 2028, or upon termination of the use for a period of 90 or more days, whichever occurs first. All site improvements associated with the special use permit shall be removed within 90 days of such expiration or termination of use. e. Prior to utilizing any portion of the site for any use associated with the Special Use Permit, the applicant shall obtain Building Permits to retrofit the existing buildings to meet current commercial building code requirements as applicable and shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for the retrofitted buildings prior to occupancy.\ f. The following Rural-43 SUP standards shall apply: 1. Min. Screening: 6-foot screen wall or similar with additional landscaping along the south and west side of the site. 12’ max. allowed fence height outside buildable envelope. 2. Maximum Yard Coverage within Rear Setback: 47% 3. Min. On-Site Parking Spaces: 43 (including 3 ADA accessible) 4. Min. Parking and Driveway Aisles Surfaces: Alternative dust control measures such as decomposed granite or asphalt millings as approved by the County 5. Max. Attendance: 75 total persons on site at any given time 6. No amplified music or speakers at any time 7. No use of generators related to events 8. Outdoor lighting: Other than low intensity fixtures with a maximum candle power of less than 1,000 candelas, all lighting to be fully shielded so that light is emitted downward so as to not trespass onto neighboring properties and at angle of at least 20-degrees beneath the horizontal plane at the bottom of the light source. All shielding shall be within 12” of the light source. No lighting shall exceed 18’ in height. All lighting shall be turned off between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise. g. Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Special Use Permit by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in accordance with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. h. 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. i. 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, and at the time of expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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, or the expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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 or expiration of the Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the Special Use Permit is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Special Use Permit had never been granted. (C-44-26-088-X-00) 9. EVENT SPACE AT GAMBEL FIELD (Supervisorial District: 4) Case #: SU250041 Applicant and Owner: Jane Peiffer, JCJ Services / T. Mark Graham Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for an outdoor event venue Site Location: Generally located 680’ northeast of the NEC of Lower Buckeye Rd. & 331st Ave. in the Tonopah area Commission Recommendation: On 3/05/26, the Commission voted 7-0 (motion by Vice-Chair Hernandez, D5, seconded by Commissioner Rochwalik, D3) to adopt a motion recommending the Board of Supervisors approve SU250041 subject to conditions ‘a’ -‘p’: a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “Narrative Report”, consisting of 14 pages, dated January 9, 2026 and stamped received January 12, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions. b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled “Event Space at Gambel Field“, consisting of one full-size sheet, dated revised February 6, 2026, and stamped received February 6, 2026 except as modified by the following conditions. c. Attendance shall be limited to 49 people or fewer on site at any given time during an event. d. Events shall only be held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and only October through April and holidays. There shall be a maximum of 40 events per year. e. The SUP shall be valid for a period of ten years from the date of BOS approval, at which time it may be revisited and considered for extension, amendment or revocation. f. There will be no permitted buildings, structures, plumbing systems, or electrical installations. All structures associated with events shall be erected per manufacturer’s specifications and shall not be erected for more than 96 consecutive hours inclusive of not more than one day before or after an event day. This shall include requirement for portable mats to accommodate ADA-accessible routes. The site shall be restored to pasture after end of each event. g. Portable restroom facilities provided in compliance with the Environmental Health Code minimum ratios and serviced by a licensed provider; the portable toilets shall be permitted by MCESD and removed from the property when not in use. h. Amplified Noise: 1. No live amplified bands. 2. No tubas, accordions, bagpipes. 3. Any speakers will be directed away from occupied neighboring properties and angled towards the ground. i. Lighting: 1. Not more than three days per month. 2. Light towers will not be operated for more than three hours per day. 3. Light towers will be operated away from neighboring properties, and angled towards the ground to eliminate light trespass beyond property lines j. Generators -- emission creating generators over 5,500 watts will not be allowed on site and all participants will be encouraged to avoid generator use and to rely on portable solar or battery powered devices. k. There shall be no overnight camping. l. At least one trash can with 32 gallons capacity for every 25 people expected to be in attendance shall be provided. Trash and refuse disposal shall be pursuant to procedures established by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. m. Prior to any event, food concessions shall be permitted by Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD). Concessionaries must be licensed. The quality and quantity of food and location of concessions shall be approved by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. n. Ultimate half-street right-of-way dedication for 331st Ave. adjacent to the parent parcel. The half-street improvements will be waived. o. Prior to operation, written confirmation will be required from the emergency fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed in accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required. There shall be stable access from the public road to the parking and event area for emergency response. p. 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, and at the time of expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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, or the expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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 or expiration of the Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the Special Use Permit is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Special Use Permit had never been granted. (C-44-26-087-X-00)

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