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Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Board Hearing Date:
July 15, 2026
Case #/Title:
Z2022077 – Mi Hacienda
Supervisorial District:
5
Applicant/Owner:
K Heather Brakefield / Michael Herdez
Request:
Special Use Permit (SUP) for outdoor event venue in the Rural-43
zoning district
Site Location:
Generally located approx. 274’ south of the SWC of Baseline Rd.
and Old 27th Ave. in the Laveen area
Site Size:
Approximately 4.9 acres
County Island Status:
Yes (City of Phoenix)
Additional
Comments:
•
The SUP will allow the owner to operate a 10,014 sq ft outdoor event venue near the middle of a
five-acre parcel. The proprietor resides on site, and the larger parcel has private stables and an
arena around the perimeters of the site that are not associated with the event venue. These
structures visually screen the venue. On-site parking (52 spaces) will accommodate a maximum
capacity of 100 people at the venue. The events will be self-catered with no additional venue
employees. Outdoor events will operate only on weekends fall through spring. On Fridays and
Saturdays, the venue hours will be 5pm - 10pm with outdoor lighting shut-off by 10pm, and on
Sunday will be 5pm - 9pm with outdoor lighting shut-off by 9pm.
•
The property is served by City of Phoenix water and sewer along with an existing septic system.
•
The site fronts and has direct access onto Old 27th Ave. which connects to both Baseline Rd. or
27th Ave. within a block.
•
There are commercial properties located along Baseline Rd. Corona Ranch event venue and rodeo
grounds west of the site. It has operated for many years. A City of Phoenix Park-n-Ride lot is
located to the immediate north. There are large-lot residential and equestrian uses to the south,
and a more moderate-density residential subdivision across 27th Ave. to the east.
•
The property is within an area designated Rural Development Area (RDA) by the county’s
comprehensive plan, but the City of Phoenix general plan designates the site as Commercial. The
City requested a number of SUP conditions that staff attempted to incorporate where appropriate,
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but most of the buffering/screening concerns were addressed by simply delineating the SUP area
within the subject parcel’s interior.
•
There are no outstanding concerns from reviewing agencies. There is no known opposition.
•
A majority vote of a quorum is required for SUP approval.
Commission
Recommendation:
On 6/11/26, the Commission voted 6-0 (motion by Commissioner
Leighton, D4, seconded by Chair Milhaven D2) to adopt a motion
recommending the Board of Supervisors approve Z2022077
subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘m’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled
“Herdez – Special Use Permit”, consisting of two full-size sheets, dated April 13, 2026, and
stamped received May 13, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “Narrative Report – Herdez – SUP Case #2022077”, consisting of 7 pages, dated
April 13, 2026, and stamped received May 13, 2026, except as modified by the following
conditions.
c.
The following event venue SUP conditions shall apply:
1. Operational Hours: Friday and Saturday from 5 pm to 10 pm (10 pm venue shutdown
and lights turned off), Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm (9 pm venue shutdown and lights turned
off)
2. Attendance on-site is limited to a maximum of 100 persons total at any given time
during events.
3. Parking lot lighting and related venue lighting shall meet Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance requirements.
4. Adjacent to any rural or residential zone parking areas shall be screened from view.
5. All event parking and attendees must park on site.
6. All driveways and parking areas shall be paved or surfaced with pavement, gravel or
other surfacing material acceptable to the Maricopa County Air Quality and Planning
and & Development Departments.
7. There shall be no amplified noise that exceeds 55 decibels as measured outside
boundary of the parent parcels.
8. At least one (1) employee must be on site at all times during scheduled events. The
name and telephone number of the employee must be posted and identified at the
entrance to the site at all times during scheduled events.
d.
This special use permit is valid for a period of five years and shall expire on July 15,
2031, 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.
The following engineering conditions shall apply:
1. Retention basin(s) must drain within 36 hours.
2. 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
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engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of application for
construction.
3. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to the
site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the site’s drainage
infrastructure.
4. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted with the
application for Building Permits.
5. 27th Avenue is within the jurisdiction of the City of Phoenix. The applicant will be
responsible for coordinating with the City to review any traffic impact, right-of-way
dedication, permitting or roadway improvement requirements.
6. The subject premises is located within the County’s Urbanized Area. If disturbance of
more than one (1) acre will occur, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit
(SWPP), issued by the County (PND) will be required prior to issuance of any building
permits required for site development.
f.
The following City of Phoenix conditions of approval shall apply:
1. Outdoor display or sales of merchandise be prohibited
2. All temporary uses will be required to occur on a dustproof site.
3. The use shall only be operated between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
4. Any lighting shall be placed so as to reflect the light away from adjacent residential
districts. All outdoor light fixtures shall be fully shielded.
5. No noise, odor or vibrations shall be emitted so that it exceeds the general level of
noise, odor or vibration emitted by uses outside the site. Such comparisons shall be
made at the boundary of the site.
6. All buildings and operations including parking areas that are used as part of the
Special Use Permit area shall maintain a minimum a 10-foot landscape setback
along lot lines and a 25-foot landscape setback along streets.
g.
Prior to occupying the existing residence or any portion thereof for any use associated
with the Special Use Permit, the applicant shall obtain a Building Permit to retrofit the
associated structures (including restrooms) to meet current commercial building code
requirements as applicable and shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for the retrofitted
building prior to occupancy.
h.
Amplified noise must conform to Maricopa County Noise Ordinance (P-23) that was
adopted February 15, 2006 and is regulated by the MCSO. Section IV Noise; and further
there shall be no amplified noise that can be heard from within closed residential
structures within 500’ of the boundary of the subject property. With regard to the SUP
there shall also be no noise that can be heard from within closed residential structures
greater than 500’ from the boundary of the subject property.
i.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, 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.
j.
Alcohol is not permitted to be sold on site unless a Special Event Liquor License is
obtained through the Clerk of the Board.
k.
There shall be no overnight camping.
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l.
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.
m.
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.
Presented by:
Daniel Johnson, Planner
Reviewed by:
Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager
Attachment:
6/11/26 P&Z Packet (28 pages)
Note:
6/11/26 Draft P&Z Minutes are not available as of the writing of this report, but can be
provided upon request later, or accessed via Agenda Center, when available.
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
Z2022077 – Mi Hacienda
Hearing Date:
June 11, 2026 (Continued from April 23, 2026)
Supervisor District:
5
Applicant:
K Heather Brakefield, KHB Architecture Studios, PLLC
Owner:
Michael Herdez
Request:
Special Use Permit (SUP) for outdoor event venue in the Rural-43 zoning
district
Site Location:
Generally located approx. 274’ south of the SWC of Baseline Rd. and Old
27th Ave. in the Laveen area
Site Size:
Approximately 4.9 acres
Density:
N/A
County Island:
Yes (City of Phoenix)
County Plan:
Rural Development Area (RDA)
Municipal Plan:
City of Phoenix - Commercial
Municipal Comments:
City of Phoenix indicates the use is compatible with six recommended
conditions of approval
Support/Opposition:
None known
Recommendation:
Approve with conditions
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Project Summary:
1.
The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a 10,014 sq ft outdoor event venue
and on-site parking for 100 people located on an approximate 4.9 acres, Rural-43 zoned parcel in
the south Phoenix / Laveen area known as ‘Mi Hacienda’. The parcel is located approximately
274’ south of the southwest corner of Baseline Rd. and Old 27th Ave. The site includes existing
horse stables, an existing residence of the property owner, uncovered event space and a horse
riding arena. The narrative states the use is only for outdoor events and clarifies that no public
equine riding will be offered.
2.
The owner resides on the parcel and manages the venue, there will not be additional employees
for the venue beyond the help hired for caterers or entertainers. The applicant proposes the event
venue facility to host events on weekends from fall through spring. Friday and Saturday business
hours are proposed from 5 pm – 10 pm, and on Sundays from 5 pm – 9 pm. The area lights will
be turned off at 10 pm on Friday and Saturday and 9 pm on Sunday. Noise ordinances and
maximum guest capacity shall be enforced by the property owner with refusals to return deposits
to lessees of the space who violate these measures. Additionally, the narrative states that
amplified music will not be allowed.
3.
A 10,014 sq. ft. outdoor event space lies behind the existing residence and is surrounded by
accessory equine structures. These equine structures are for the property owner / resident’s
personal, private activity and not part of the event venue nor for public assembly. The narrative
and site plan do not reference any upgrades for the outdoor event space. It is assumed chairs
and tables, etc. will be carried on and off site for events by vendors/caterers. The outdoor event
space will be utilized for birthdays, weddings, graduations and other family gatherings. The
narrative report also states there will be no further improvements to the property.
4.
Fifty-two on-site parking spaces are proposed within the bounds of the property, with two
accessible parking spaces immediately south of the event area and standard spaces along the
southern boundary of the property. The parking areas will be surfaced with decomposed granite
with emulsifier as shown on the site plan. The narrative states that dust will be controlled with
on-site water applied twice each day in the drier months or once a day in cooler or wetter times.
The owner will be applying water before the start of each event to reduce dust.
5.
Building C as shown on the site plan adjacent to stable 1 will be a bathroom with 20’ height and
390 sq. ft. The narrative states this will be conversion of an empty garage building to install
permanent toilets including an accessible toilet.
6.
The site plan shows a large number of existing structures on-site, It is important to note that none
of these structures are proposed to be used for the event venue or for public assembly. Unless
there is a noticeable defect or public safety concern regarding the existing structures, as-built
permitting may be required. The property owner intends to prevent guest access to other areas
of the property.
7.
The parcel is screened by combination of native vegetation and fencing. The frontage along Old
27th Ave is white wrought iron fencing with site screening canvas along with landscaping. No
additional screening or construction/improvements are proposed. Adjacent to any rural or
residential zone parking areas shall be screened from view and will be included as a condition of
approval.
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8.
Staff notes a 386 sq. ft. portion of the subject parcel to the north is annexed into the City of
Phoenix measuring approx. 3’ in width causing an internal property boundary where structures
encroach into City of Phoenix across a jurisdiction/zoning boundary. This structure is existing
and predates 2000 where no permit will be required unless there is a visible defect or public safety
concern. Further this building is not part of the SUP area for the event venue / public assembly.
The presumed, unpermitted structures existing on the property prior to January 1, 2000 are
considered LNC with regard to zoning requirements (such as setbacks) and are not required to
be permitted without observable defect or safety concern. However, addition/alteration of said
structures or change of occupancy (such as from residential to commercial/public assembly) will
negate LNC status, and require the structures to be brought into conformance with zoning and
building code requirements. The applicant clarified that none of the existing structures will be
used as part of the event venue operation.
9.
Subject SUP was filed on April 13, 2022, with first review Technical Advisory Committee meeting
held on June 7, 2022. On July 25, 2022, the property owner applied for a Temporary Use Permit
requesting 30 event days over a 6-month period while the SUP was in process. One memo of
opposition was received and the TUP case was approved by the Board of Adjustment on
September 15, 2022. Staff is unaware if the venue continued operating since the TUP expired.
Aerial photo of subject site
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Aerial image & surrounding environs
Eagle view of subject site looking west into subject parcel (aerial image dated 11/07/2025).
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Proposed Site Plan with event venue region shown unshaded on the plan.
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
10.
On-site:
Rural-43/ Residential and Event Venue
North:
C-3 / General Commercial – Park & Ride (Phoenix)
South:
Rural-43 / Scattered large lot residential
East:
S-1 / Old 27th Ave. then vacant land (Phoenix)
West:
Rural-43 / Corona Ranch (Rodeo and Special Event Venue Facility)
Zoning District map
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Jurisdiction Map showing encroachment into City of Phoenix.
City of Phoenix Encroachment
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Utilities and Services:
11.
Water:
City of Phoenix
Wastewater:
Septic and City of Phoenix
School District:
Roosevelt Elementary School District
Fire:
City of Phoenix
Police:
MCSO
Right-of-Way:
12.
The following table includes existing and proposed half-width right-of-way and the future
classification based upon the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Major
Streets and Routes Plan. Old 27th Avenue is within the jurisdiction of the City of Phoenix, the
owner will be required to coordinate with the City on any traffic impact, right-of-way dedication,
permitting or roadway improvements.
Street Name
Half-width Existing R/W
Half-width Proposed R/W
Future Classification
Old 27th Avenue
33’
-
City of Phoenix – Low
Density Residential
Limited Access
Adopted Plans:
13.
Comprehensive Plan Framework 2040 (adopted May 20, 2026): The subject site is not within a
County Area Plan and thus the comprehensive plan defaults it to the ‘Rural Development Area
(RDA)’. The Rural Development Area is utilized for rural land uses and rural zoning.
14.
City of Phoenix: PlanPHX 2025 (adopted April 17, 2024): The subject parcel’s land use
designation is “Commercial” which accommodates office, retail, service and multi-family
development in varying scales and intensity of uses. The request is consistent with the City of
Phoenix General Plan as confirmed in a letter issued by the City dated 9/29/22. Due to the length
of time with processing the case, staff followed up with the City of Phoenix this year and
confirmed the original comments from the 2022 letter as still applicable.
Public Participation Summary:
15.
The applicant complied with public notice requirements. The applicant sent the initial notice of
the application on April 15, 2023. Per the applicant’s Citizen Participation Results Report dated
February 17, 2026 one response was received with concerns about noise at the time of initial
notification. The applicant responded via email directly with clarifications on business operations
and assurances that the owner will follow all noise ordinances. Staff did not receive comment
from the public. Significant time has passed since the initial application notice sent on May 9,
2022 and a second notice by the current applicant on April 15, 2022. Although this may seem
dated, the public notice was conducted for the April 23, 2026 Commission hearing. Staff is not
aware of any public opposition.
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
16.
In a letter dated September 29, 2022, the City of Phoenix requests the following conditions of
approval be considered:
•
Outdoor display or sales of merchandise be prohibited
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•
All temporary uses will be required to occur on a dustproof site.
•
The use shall only be operated between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
•
Any lighting shall be placed so as to reflect the light away from adjacent residential
districts. All outdoor light fixtures shall be fully shielded.
•
No noise, odor or vibrations shall be emitted so as to exceed the general level of noise,
odor or vibration emitted by uses outside the site. Such comparisons shall be made at the
boundary of the site.
•
All buildings and operations including parking areas shall maintain at a minimum a 10-
foot landscape setback along all interior lines not on a street, including along the City of
Phoenix owned 27th Ave. Baseline park-and-ride facility. A minimum 25 foot landscape
setback shall be maintained adjacent to a street. The standards are consistent with
commercial zoning standards in the C-2 district.
Staff advised the applicant to reach out to the City to request relief from the requested condition
regarding the encroachment of the pole barn structure into City of Phoenix limits. The applicant
clarified that no parking is proposed within 10’ along the northern property line and that existing
structures located along the northern property line are legal non-conforming. Per the applicant,
their proposal complies with the City’s request. No further update regarding correspondence
between the applicant and the city regarding the encroachment was provided to County staff.
Staff’s recommendation has incorporated the City’s conditions but only with regard to the SUP
area and any related buildings and parking.
Staff Analysis:
17.
Staff takes into consideration the parcel’s location along a major arterial and similar adjacent
uses. The properties along Baseline Rd. are commercial in nature and Rancho Corona rodeo
grounds and events center has operated for many years adjacent to the west of the subject
property. However, staff has concerns on impacts of the business operation to residences
adjacent to the south and an established subdivision to the east with the addition of a second
event center adjacent to an existing one. Although this application does not propose amplified
music, staff has concerns of dual competing events adding to neighborhood ambient noise levels
every weekend from Spring through Fall. Additionally, a publicly funded park-and-ride facility
owned by the City of Pheonix has the potential to be misused during events as the park-and-ride
facility is not patrolled over the weekend and is conveniently located with access of Old 27th Ave.
north of the property. The SUP does not allow cross-parking / shared-parking access and the City
of Phoenix has noted they will not allow the use of their parking facility for patrons attending Mi
Hacienda events. Similar complaints about excess parking off-site were made with regard to
previous TUP events. Due to this history, staff will recommend a five-year SUP validity with annual
status reports. This is to ensure the business complies with SUP conditions and to demonstrate
the business can be a good neighbor operating with minimal impacts to the neighborhood
residents. If so, the SUP can then be revisited and extended.
Recommendation:
18.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors
approve Z2022077 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘m’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled
“Herdez – Special Use Permit”, consisting of two full-size sheets, dated April 13, 2026, and
stamped received May 13, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions.
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b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “Narrative Report – Herdez – SUP Case #2022077”, consisting of 7 pages, dated
April 13, 2026, and stamped received May 13, 2026, except as modified by the following
conditions.
c.
The following event venue SUP conditions shall apply:
1.
Operational Hours: Friday and Saturday from 5 pm to 10 pm (10 pm venue
shutdown and lights turned off), Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm (9 pm venue shutdown and
lights turned off)
2.
Attendance on-site is limited to a maximum of 100 persons total at any given time
during events.
3.
Parking lot lighting and related venue lighting shall meet Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance requirements.
4.
Adjacent to any rural or residential zone parking areas shall be screened from view.
5.
All event parking and attendees must park on site.
6.
All driveways and parking areas shall be paved or surfaced with pavement, gravel
or other surfacing material acceptable to the Maricopa County Air Quality and
Planning and & Development Departments.
7.
There shall be no amplified noise that exceeds 55 decibels as measured outside
boundary of the parent parcels.
8.
At least one (1) employee must be on site at all times during scheduled events.
The name and telephone number of the employee must be posted and identified
at the entrance to the site at all times during scheduled events.
d.
This special use permit is valid for a period of five years and shall expire on July 15, 2031,
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.
The following engineering conditions shall apply:
1.
Retention basin(s) must drain within 36 hours.
2.
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.
3.
Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to
the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the site’s
drainage infrastructure.
4.
Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted with
the application for Building Permits.
5.
27th Avenue is within the jurisdiction of the City of Phoenix. The applicant will be
responsible for coordinating with the City to review any traffic impact, right-of-way
dedication, permitting or roadway improvement requirements.
6.
The subject premises is located within the County’s Urbanized Area. If disturbance
of more than one (1) acre will occur, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit
(SWPP), issued by the County (PND) will be required prior to issuance of any
building permits required for site development.
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f.
The following City of Phoenix conditions of approval shall apply:
1. Outdoor display or sales of merchandise be prohibited
2. All temporary uses will be required to occur on a dustproof site.
3. The use shall only be operated between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
4. Any lighting shall be placed so as to reflect the light away from adjacent residential
districts. All outdoor light fixtures shall be fully shielded.
5. No noise, odor or vibrations shall be emitted so that it exceeds the general level of
noise, odor or vibration emitted by uses outside the site. Such comparisons shall be
made at the boundary of the site.
6. All buildings and operations including parking areas that are used as part of the
Special Use Permit area shall maintain a minimum a 10-foot landscape setback along
lot lines and a 25-foot landscape setback along streets.
g. Prior to occupying the existing residence or any portion thereof for any use associated with the
Special Use Permit, the applicant shall obtain a Building Permit to retrofit the associated
structures (including restrooms) to meet current commercial building code requirements as
applicable and shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for the retrofitted building prior to
occupancy.
h. Amplified noise must conform to Maricopa County Noise Ordinance (P-23) that was adopted
February 15, 2006 and is regulated by the MCSO. Section IV Noise; and further there shall be no
amplified noise that can be heard from within closed residential structures within 500’ of the
boundary of the subject property. With regard to the SUP there shall also be no noise that can be
heard from within closed residential structures greater than 500’ from the boundary of the subject
property.
i.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, 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.
j.
Alcohol is not permitted to be sold on site unless a Special Event Liquor License is obtained
through the Clerk of the Board.
k. There shall be no overnight camping.
l.
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.
m. 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
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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.
Presented by:
Daniel Johnson, Planner
Reviewed by:
Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor
Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)
Site Plan (reduced 8.5”x11”, 2 pages)
Narrative Report/Ex. Summary (7 pages)
City of Phoenix comments (2 pages)
Applicant response to City of Phoenix comments (1 page)
Engineering Comments (2 pages)
Code Enforcement Violation Recordation (2 pages)
/
Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ
5
Gross Acres: 5 approx.
Generated February 23, 2026 10:24 AM
Z2022077
Application Name:
Legal Description
Mi Hacienda
Applicant
Case Address
1S 2E 2
Kathleen Brakefield
7644 S 27TH AVE
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:300-14-001S
(707) 454-6513
LAVEEN, AZ 85339
Map scale 1:1,551
Supervisor District No.
Mi Hacienda
SHEET INDEX
ABC
AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
A.F.F.
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
C.I.
CAST IRON
C.M.U.
CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT
DW
DISHWASHER
F.O.P.
FACE OF POST
F.O.S.
FACE OF STUD
F.F.
FINISHED FLOOR
FG
FIBER GLASS
FLUOR.
FLUORESCENT (FIXTURE)
F.V.
FIELD VERIFY
GSM
GALVANIZED SHEET METAL
GFI
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
GYP. BD.
GYPSUM BOARD
I.B.C.
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
I.C.C.
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL
I.F.C.
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
I.M.C.
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
I.P.C.
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
I.R.C.
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
MFR.
MANUFACTURER
MICRO
MICROWAVE OVEN
N.E.C.
NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE
N.T.S.
NOT TO SCALE
O.A.
OVER ALL
O.C.
ON CENTER
P.E.N.
PERIMETER EDGE
NAILING
PTDF
PRESSURE TREATED
DOUGLAS FIR
P.L.F.
PER LINEAR FOOT
REF
REFRIGERATOR
R
RISER (ie 16R=16 RISERS)
SPECS.
SPECIFICATIONS
SS
STAINLESS STEEL
TEMP.
TEMPERED GLASS
TC
TRASH COMPACTOR
TYP.
TYPICAL
U.O.N.
UNLESS OTHERWISE
NOTED
WC
WATER CLOSET
WP
WATER PROOF
WI
WROUGHT IRON
WWF
WELDED WIRE FABRIC
ABBREVIATIONS
1.
THESE DOCUMENTS ARE A INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE AND AS SUCH ARE THE
PROPERTY OF THE ARCHITECT.
2.
THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE USED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN
CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT AND SHALL NOT BE USED ON FUTURE PROJECTS. THE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS CONTAINED WITHIN THESE DOCUMENTS ARE THE
PROPERTY OF THE ARCHITECT AND ARE PROTECTED UNDER COPYRIGHT LAWS.
3.
ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THOSE
AGENCIES IN AUTHORITY IN THE DISTRICT OF THE MARICOPA COUNTY.
4.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPERVISE AND DIRECT THE WORK USING HIS/HER BEST
SKILL AND ATTENTION. THE SITE VISITS OF THE ARCHITECT AND HIS/HER
CONSULTANTS ARE NOT FOR PURPOSE OF REVIEWING OF CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUE METHODS, SYSTEMS OR SAFETY, BUT SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ASSURING THAT THE WORK IS IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE
DOCUMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION
MEANS, METHODS, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES, PROCEDURES, SCHEDULES AND FOR
COORDINATING ALL WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT. THE WORK SHALL BE
COMPLETED TO THE BEST STANDARDS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FOR THE
TYPE OF WORK BEING DONE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ALL WORK THAT IS INTEGRAL TO THIS PROJECT
THAT IS NOT EXPLICITLY DEFINED, OR DETAILED BY THE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS. ALL WORK NOT EXPLICITLY DEFINED, BUT BY COMMON STANDARDS
AND PRACTICES OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE
ASSUMED TO BE PART OF THIS PROJECT. ALL MATERIALS NOT SPECIFIED AS TO THE
MANUFACTURER, MODEL OR GRADE, SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN
ASSOCIATION WITH THE OWNER AND THEY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS
ADEQUACY AND APPROPRIATENESS.
5.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INITIATING, MAINTAINING AND
SUPERVISING ALL SAFETY PROGRAMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORK ON THIS
PROJECT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ERECT AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK, ALL REASONABLE SAFE
GUARDS FOR SAFETY AND PROTECTION AND SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND LAWFUL ORDERS OF ANY PUBLIC
AUTHORITY BEARING ON THE SAFETY OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY OR THEIR
PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE, INJURY OR LOSS.
INTERPRETATIONS OF DRAWING AND SPECIFICATIONS
A.
FOR CONVENIENCE SPECIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT IN A
SEPARATE MANUAL, EXCEPT AS INDICATED, AND ARE ARRANGED IN A NUMBER OF
SECTIONS. BUT SUCH SEPARATION OF SPECIFICATIONS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED
AS THE LIMITS TO THE WORK REQUIRED OF ANY SEPARATE TRADE. THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF ANY SUCH LIMITATIONS ARE SOLELY BETWEEN THE GENERAL
CONTRACTOR AND THE SUBCONTRACTOR.
B.
AS NO SPECIFIC PORTION OF WORK IN THIS PROJECT IS INDEPENDENT OF ALL
OTHERS EACH TRADE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND
UNDERSTANDING ALL SECTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO
DETERMINE HOW THEY WILL INFLUENCE THEIR PARTICULAR PORTION OF WORK. THE
GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING PROPER
COORDINATION AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE TRADES AS TO
HOW EACH RELATES TO AND IS INFLUENCED BY THE OTHERS.
C.
THE INTENT OF THE WORKING DRAWINGS IS TO INDICATE CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
POSITION AND KIND OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS INDICATES
QUALITIES AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION. ANY WORK ON THE WORKING
DRAWINGS NOT MENTIONED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS OR ANY WORK DESCRIBED IN
THE SPECIFICATIONS OR ANY WORK DESCRIBED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND NOT
DETAILED IN THE DRAWINGS SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS IF THEY WERE FULLY
DETAILED OR SPECIFIED SHALL BE THE SAME AS SIMILAR PARTS THAT OCCUR
BETWEEN DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS THE MOST EXPENSIVE MATERIALS OR
METHODS SHALL PREVAIL.
D.
CRITICAL DIMENSIONS - I.E. DIMENSION REQUIRED BY CODE OR REGULATION - SHALL
BE DENOTED AS "CLEAR". "CLEAR" DENOTES DIMENSIONS REQUIRED BETWEEN
FINISHED WALLS, COMPONENTS, ETC. ALL OTHER DIMENSIONS WELL BE FROM FACE
OF STUD TO FACE OF STUD, CENTER LINE OR OUTSIDE FACE OF STUD TO OUTSIDE
FACE OF STUD. SHOULD ANY QUESTION ARISE CONCERNING THE OVERALL
DIMENSIONS THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL THE ARCHITECT/OWNER
IMMEDIATELY FOR CLARIFICATION OR PROCEED AT HIS/HER OWN RISK. DUE TO
REPRODUCTION PROCESSES UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE DRAWINGS
BE SCALED.
ACCOMPLISHING THE WORK
A.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS WORK THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR WILL ASSUME
THAT WHEN ACCOMPLISHING A DETAILED PORTION OF THE WORK IF ANOTHER
PORTION IS DAMAGED OR OTHERWISE AFFECTED, OR IF WORK OR EXISTING
FACILITIES ADJACENT TO THE SITE IS DAMAGED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR
AND OR CORRECT THE AFFECTED PORTION AND RETURN IT TO ITS ORIGINAL OR
BETTER CONDITION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
B.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ABOVE IS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL BUILDING CODES, REGULATIONS AND LAWS THAT APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR NOTES
VICINITY MAP
BUILDING CODE DESIGN DATA - ALL CONSTRUCTION WITHIN MARICOPA
COUNTY SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CODES AND
AMENDMENTS PER THEIR ADOPTED ORDINANCES:
2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
CURRENT MARICOPA COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
DESIGN CRITERIA
•
GROUND SNOW LOAD = 0
•
SITE CLASS = D
•
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY = B
•
Ss = 0.16 S1 = 0.06
•
SOIL BEARING CAPACITY = 1500
•
WIND LOAD = 115 MPH BASIC WIND SPEED
•
WIND EXPOSURE = C
THE OWNER IS REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE USE OF THE PROPERTY
FOR AN OUTDOOR EVENT AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESS. THIS VENUE WILL BE LIMITING THE
PUBLIC ACCESS TO A SET ASIDE OPEN SPACE BETWEEN THE EXISTING BUILDINGS TO HOST
SMALL OUTDOOR EVENTS. THE PROPERTY IS IN SOUTH PHOENIX, ALONG THE OLD 27TH
AVENUE, JUST SOUTH OF BASELINE ROAD, AS SHOWN ON THE AERIAL TO THE RIGHT. THE SITE
IS FULLY DEVELOPED AND THERE ARE NO PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR
CONSTRUCTION AT THIS TIME.
SCOPE OF WORK
GENERAL CODE SUMMARY
CLIENT:
MICHAEL HERDEZ
7644 S. 27TH AVENUE
LAVEEN, AZ 85339
EMAIL: HERDEZMIKE@GMAIL.COM
ARCHITECT:
KATHLEEN H BRAKEFIELD
KHB ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS, PLLC
3867 E. PALMER STREET
GILBERT, AZ 85298
PHONE:(480) 687-3606
EMAIL: HEATHER@KHBARCHSTUDIOS.COM
CONTACT LIST
ZONING CODE ANALYSIS
OPERATING HOURS.
EVERY PROJECT IN ALL LIGHTING ZONES SHALL BE ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE AS MUCH AS
POSSIBLE THE AMOUNT OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING THAT OPERATES AFTER 10:00 P.M. ALL
NONSECURITY LIGHTING (EXCEPT FOR THE ILLUMINATION OF ROADWAYS AND STATE AND
FEDERAL FLAGS) SHALL BE TURNED OFF BY 10:00 P.M. OR WITHIN ONE HOUR AFTER CLOSE-OF-
BUSINESS, WHICHEVER IS LATER. A NIGHTTIME REDUCTION OF AT LEAST 50 PERCENT IN
OVERALL LD OR LPD IS REQUIRED. ALL NON-FULL CUTOFF LUMINAIRES IN LIGHTING ZONES 1 AND
2 SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE FIXTURES BEING TURNED OFF.
ALL OUTDOOR LIGHTING WILL FACE AWAY FROM ADJACENT RESIDENCES AND WILL BE
COMPLIANT WITH SECTION 812 OF THE MARICOPA COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE.
LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT TYPE:
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS
SITE ACRAGE:
+/- 4.86 acres (+/- 211,903 SF)
RIGHT OF WAY:
0.00 (+/- SF)
NET SITE ACRAGE:
GROSS AREA - ROW
+/- 4.86 acres (+/- 211,903 SF)
SITE APN:
300-14-00IS
ZONING:
RU-43
MAIN BUILDING SETBACKS: (SEE SITE PLAN)
PARKING ANALYSIS
Section/Township/Region
2 1S 2E
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
HERDEZ - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
CASE NUMBER #Z2022077
7644 S. 27TH AVENUE LAVEEN, ARIZONA 85339
APN 300-14-00IS
31ST AVENUE
29TH AVENUE
27TH AVENUE
BASELINE ROAD
SOUTH MOUNTAIN AVENUE
SITE
OUTDOOR EVENT AREA: 10,014 SF. 100 PEOPLE MAX.
1/200 SF OF AREA.
50 PARKING SPACES REQUIRED, 50 PROVIDED, SEE SITE PLAN.
2 ACCESSIBLE SPACES ARE REQUIRED, 2 PROVIDED.
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HERDEZ SPECIAL USE
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HERDEZ SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Z2022077
7644 S. 27TH AVENUE
LAVEEN, ARIZONA 85339
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DATE
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REVISION
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COVERED
AREA 7
STABLE 8
STABLE 9
BUILDING FF.
ELEV. = 1086.12
BUILDING FF.
ELEV. = 1086.12
STABLE
12
BUILDING FF.
ELEV. = 1086.12
ARENA
APN 300-14-00IS
± 211,903 SQ.FT OR
± 4.86 ACRES
ARENA
STABLE 10
FOUNTAIN
PLANTER WALL
STABLE 1
STABLE 2
STABLE 3
STABLE 5
STABLE 4
27TH AVENUE
150.10'
R/W
33.00'
137.25'
7' UNDERGROUND
POWER EASMENT
PER DKT. 9941, PG.
223, MCR
10' IRRIGATION
EASMENT PER DKT.
9814, PG. 262, MCR
GRASS
GRASS
BASIN 3
4' POLE
BUILDING FF.
ELEV. = 1086.12
CORRAL
FENCE
GATE
GATE
GATE
FOUNTAIN
CENTERLINE OF
ELECTRIC FACILITIES
EASEMENT PER DKT.
5119, PG. 359, MCR
4' TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH
EASEMENT LINE PER
DKT. 6446, PG. 380,
MCR
625.32'
315.24'
158.69'
151.70'
338.12'
338.36'
DECOMPOSED GRANITE
w/ EMULSIFIER
.
7'-0"
.
25'
25'
25'
25'
PUBLIC GATHERING AREA
DEDICATED FOR OUTDOOR
EVENT USE
10,014 SF
MARICOPA
COUNTY
CITY OF
PHOENIX
22'-4"
PAVERS
35' - 0"
BASIN 4
AREA:
HOUSE
A
B
C
BASIN 2
BASIN 1
STABLE 11
9 SPACES
B.O.B. +1084
(AREA=3622 SF )
T.O.B. +1085
(AREA=5170 SF )
B.O.B. +1085
(AREA= 8513 SF)
T.O.B. +1086
(AREA=9965 SF )
SLOPE: 4:1
SLOPE: 4:1
SLOPE: 4:1
B.O.B +1086
(AREA=9233 SF )
T.O.B. +1087
(AREA=10768 SF)
B.O.B. +1084
(AREA=3250 SF )
T.O.B. +1085
(AREA=5000 SF )
SLOPE: 4:1
6
16 SPACES
18 SPACES
10'-0"
20'-0"
10'-0"
20'-0"
24'-0"
20'-0"
24'-0"
20'-0"
10'-0"
10'-0"
10'-0"
DRIVEWAY
32,510 SF
DRIVEWAY
38446 SF
THIS AREA IS NOT PART OF SUP, THIS IS TO REMAIN PRIVATE RURAL PROPERTY. (165,293 SF)
THIS AREA IS NOT PART OF SUP, THIS IS TO REMAIN PRIVATE RURAL PROPERTY.
20'-0"
3'-10"
ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
25'-0"
7 SPACES
UNDER ROOF OPEN
SHADED
BASIN
AREA OF TOP AND BOTTOM
(AVG. VOLUME)
LEGENDS
PROPERTY LINE
RIGHT OF WAY / EASEMENT
DRIVEWAY - 38446 SF
DECOMPOSED GRANITE
w/ EMULSIFIER
HOUSE
A
B
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
HEIGHT
SF
UNDER ROOF
BUILDINGS
OPEN SHADED
1671
1122
892
2820
2603
6901
5434
884
1137
1248
990
390
1113
1020
4543
5108
12
305
22'
20'
20'
20'
9'
9'
9'
9'
9'
9'
9'
9'
9'
9'
9'
9'
TOTAL
7,066
31,115
BASIN 1
BOTTOM
TOP
AVA (SF3)
+1087
+1086
BASIN 2
BASIN 3
BASIN 4
+1086
+1085
+1085
+1084
+1085
+1084
9997.5
9239
4396
4125
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HERDEZ SPECIAL USE
PERMIT Z2022077
04/13/26
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KHB
HERDEZ SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Z2022077
7644 S. 27TH AVENUE
LAVEEN, ARIZONA 85339
N O R T H
1" = 20'-0"
SITE PLAN WORKING
TOTAL PARKING SPACES:
64 SPACES
5 ADA SPACES
APRIL 13, 2026
NARRATIVE REPORT
HERDEZ – SUP CASE # Z2022077
WRITTEN BY: KATHLEEN H BRAKEFIELD
KHB ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS, PLLC
(480) 687-3606 | heather@khbarchstudios.com
Z2022077 RCVD 5/13/26
Herdez – Special Use Permit – case #Z2022077
KHB Architecture Studios, PLLC
3867 E. Palmer Street
Gilbert, AZ 85298
Tel.480-687-3606
KHBarchstudios.com
Contents
PURPOSE OF REQUEST ......................................................................................................... 2
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL ............................................................................................... 2
DELIVERY ENTRANCES .......................................................................................................... 3
ENVIRONMENTAL/NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT ...................................................................... 3
HOURS OF OPERATION/EMPLOYEES................................................................................... 4
RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES .............................................................. 5
LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY ............................................................................................ 5
CIRCULATION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 5
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE ................................................................................................... 5
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES ............................................................................. 6
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES ........................................................................................ 6
Legal Non-conforming Appendix: A
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PURPOSE OF REQUEST
The property at 7644 S. 27th Street is requesting a Special Use Permit for an outdoor special event
business and horse facility, known as Mi Hacienda (the “Site”). The property is zoned as Rural-43
zoning district. The property is located roughly 335’-0” South of W. Baseline Rd on S. 27th Street. The
Site is currently developed with a single-family residence, horse stables, arena, covered event space
and ancillary facilities.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL
The owner of the property located at 7644 S. 27th Street is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow
the use of the site as an outdoor event business. This will be operated as a home-based business, as
the owner currently resides in the existing single-family house on the property.
In addition to the owner's personal residence, the fully developed site also includes:
•
Horse stables and an arena, where the owner boards horses and offers horse training/practice
for competitive events
•
A designated open space area between the existing buildings, which the owner plans to use for
hosting small outdoor events such as weddings, birthdays, quinceañeras, graduations, and
other family gatherings
The property is situated along the old 27th Avenue, just south of Baseline Road, in South Phoenix. The
owner intends to limit public access to the event space, which can accommodate up to 52 vehicles
across the southern property line and street frontage lawn area.
Aside from adding chip seal to the parking areas and addressing any drainage issues, there are no
plans for further development on the site. The owner aims to formalize and expand the use of this
property for both event business and horse-related activities through the requested Special Use Permit.
Section 1 (parking lot):
As customary with agricultural-type properties, dust will be controlled on the Site with water, applied
twice each day in the drier months, once a day, or as needed, in cooler, wetter times. Gravel with an
emulsifier will be installed in areas as indicated on the site plan. The owner has a water buffalo type
vehicle on the property and will be applying water directly before the start of an event.
ON SITE WATER TRUCK
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Section 2 (House):
The main house is the primary residence for the owner. It will not be available during events as
it is a private residence. The owner is transforming an existing empty garage building to install
permanent toilets. (1 ADA complaint). See the site plan for the location. The event hosts are
notified that the delineated area on the property is for outdoor entertainment.
Section 3 (Public area):
Most of the property has existing buildings set up to care for the owners’ horses. Multiple
stables, a corral, and other shade structures. (Some of these shade structures are shown
below.) The site plan shows the delineation for where the events will take place. These are
intended to be outdoor events and gatherings.
EXAMPLE OF EXISTING SHADE STRUCTURES
EMULSIFIED GRAVEL (Chip seal)
There are currently multiple open shade structures
on the site that house horses. The house will not be
accessible during events. Building C will house the
toilets for the events. There will be an accessible
toilet stall to meet all accessibility requirements.
The table to the left has each structure and the
under roof square footages for the shade structures
as well as the height of each structure on the
property.
DELIVERY ENTRANCES:
There will be one delivery entrance. The truck
will drive straight onto the property to the
storage garage area and can then forward pull
around the front of the house and back out the
way It came In.
ENVIRONMENTAL/NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT:
This property already has most of the pieces to make a lovely outdoor activity with a beautiful
backdrop of South Mountain Park and Preserve. Most of the site has existing features such as
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horse stables, a corral, and other livestock shade structures. The horses will NOT be offered
for public riding.
There are shade trees and residential fence
screening to help prevent light pollution and to
control any sound whether it be music (not
amplified) or general crowd noises. Surrounding
residents may have some concern of sound
Issues, however, noise ordinances will be
followed and enforced. The Intent Is to keep a
connection to the preserve as well as honoring
the rural roots of Laveen by keeping open space
and having the business be outdoor focused as
much as possible. Mitigation for any neighbor concerns will be like the Corona Ranch and
Rodeo Grounds, which is an established business that shares property lines with Mi
Hacienda.
HOURS OF OPERATION/EMPLOYEES:
Mi Hacienda is a family owned and operated event space. As stated above, the property is currently
fully developed, and the family would like to open their amazing space for others to enjoy. The family
will operate the facility and will only hire help on an as needed basis, as in the case of caterers or
entertainers. There are no “employees” of the facility other than family. The proposed events will only
take place on the weekends with limited hours to not disturb the neighbors.
Proposed hours of operation are as follows:
Friday: 5 PM - 10 PM *
Saturday: 5 PM - 10 PM *
Sunday 5 PM -9 PM *
*The arena lights will be off by 10 PM (9 PM on Sundays)
This Is Intending to be an event venue on weekends only. The owner has an experienced
outdoor event business, and they have as part of their business plan that they will limit number
of people that can attend events and will follow all codes and noise ordinances and will have
events end at 10 PM (9 PM on Sundays. During the typical Arizona high season during the fall
through spring. Guests are expected to follow all noise ordinances; this will be enforced by the
owner since they live on the property. The contract with event hosts will cover the noise and
guest limit restraints and hold onto any deposit paid in advance for any violations.
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RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
The property Is located in the
Laveen community. S. 27th
Avenue south of W. Baseline
Rd. The surrounding
properties are horse
properties, with a rodeo
ground nearby. There are
residences, a church, and a
private education academy in
the near vicinity. The property
Is surrounded to the West and
partially to the North by the
Corona Ranch Rodeo, which
has a similar use for their
property. Directly North of the
Site is a Park-and-Ride owned by the City of Phoenix and operated by Valley Metro. To the
South there are residential properties. To the East is an empty lot.
LIGHTING
The lighting on the property is typical exterior lighting for the horses, the only area to be used
during events will have temporary lighting around the interior of the property to reduce and
eliminate any light trespass onto other surrounding properties. There will be small overhead
string lighting above the area designated for the event. Any lighting used for events will be
turned off by 9 PM on Sundays, and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
The location of this property being on S 27th Avenue. The empty lot to the East provides
spatial separation from the Southeastern residential neighborhood, as seen on the aerial. The
Residences to the South are larger horse properties (whether livestock currently lives on the
property or not.) There Is a single driveway access for delivery trucks and a dumpster access
for waste management.
CIRCULATION SYSTEM
The circulation system starts at the entry gate that leads to the house and stables. The site
plan shows parking lot layout that can be driven around.
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
Letters notifying neighbors of the intention for the SUP were mailed out on April 12, 2023. We
received an email from a concerned citizen. This citizen asked about noise control and was
told about the schedule on the weekends only and no other issues were discussed.
We are requesting the special use permit for weekend outdoor events. There was already a
temporary use permit in place. Now expired, any event will seek an individual event permit.
Residences
Empty
Lot
Corona Ranch
and Rodeo
Park and Ride
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The Special Use Permit (SUP) would eliminate the need for individual permits. There is also
currently a legal non-conforming (LNC) approval for the existing non permitted accessory
structures located on the property. If the SUP is approved, the owner will provide as-built
documentation of the existing structures on the site and submit for building permit approvals,
as required by the county. Note that these areas are clearly marked to remain rural per the
zoning of the property. If the SUP is not approved, the existing LNC agreement will remain in
place.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The Laveen community is a beautiful rural area that has recently grown in its residential
market. The backdrop surrounding the property is a view of the Downtown Phoenix skyline,
views of the valley, and the South Mountain Park and Preserve. The location is near the San
Juan Lookout, the National Trail, Dead Man’s Pass, Curtis Saddle Trail head, East Laveen
Trail, and nearby access to the South Mountain Park and Preserve. The site Is easy to get to
with the South Mountain Loop highway. This property Is also near the Gila River Indian
Community and access to casinos and other entertainment.
Within less than one square mile, there are community facilities and services available.
Regarding school districts there are three represented and one public charter school and one
private school. Schools within one mile:
• Phoenix Union High School District -Cesar Chavez High School
• Laveen School District- Vista Del Sur Accelerated Academy
• Roosevelt Elementary School District- Bernard Black & Ignacio Conchos Elementary
Schools
• Sun Valley Academy Charter School
• Arizona Lutheran Academy
In addition to schools in the area, there are also many public parks within one mile. Parks
within one mile:
• Cesar Chavez Park-
o Dog Park, Skate Park, Library, Alvord Lake, Baseball Fields, Community Center
• El Prado Park/Pool
• Sierra Vista Park
• Lantana Estates Park
Amenities within one mile:
• Aguila Golf Course
• Restaurant/Retail located on the NEC 27th Ave and Baseline and NWC 19th Ave and
Baseline
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Water, sewer, and fire services are provided by the City of Phoenix, while SRP provides
electricity and irrigation. Regarding police, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office services the
property. Trash services provided by waste management. Property has a waste management
dumpster. They have an existing septic system that would remain in place.
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Daniel Johnson (PND)
From:
K Heather Brakefield <heather@khbarchstudios.com>
Sent:
Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:26 PM
To:
Daniel Johnson (PND); herdezmike@gmail.com
Subject:
Re: Z2022077 - Mi Hacienda City of Phoenix Request
This Message Is From an External Sender
This message came from outside your organization. Please use caution when corresponding outside the county.
Daniel,
There is no parking proposed within the 10'-0" setback along the north property line. Any existing structures
located along that property line are legally non-conforming.
Additionally, this area is private to the owner and will be secured with fencing during events.
Based on the current design, we do not anticipate any issues complying with the conditions outlined in the
letter.
Please let me know if you need any additional clarification.
Thanks,
K Heather Brakefield, NCARB, R.A.
Owner, Principal Architect
AZ # 64075 | CA #C33730 | OH # ARC.2419415
3867 E. Palmer St. | Gilbert, AZ 85298
(707) 454-6513 | www.khbarchstudios.com
Book time to meet with me
From: Daniel Johnson (PND) <Daniel.Johnson@Maricopa.Gov>
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:58 AM
To: K Heather Brakefield <heather@khbarchstudios.com>; herdezmike@gmail.com <herdezmike@gmail.com>
Cc: Daniel Johnson (PND) <Daniel.Johnson@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Z2022077 - Mi Hacienda City of Phoenix Request
Good morning, Enrique from City of Phoenix provided the following recommendation in this memo dated back in
2022 with a request for a 10-foot landscape setback from City of Phoenix property to the north. Please review and
confirm if this will be an acceptable condition for this case. Thank you.
-Daniel Johnson
602-506-4242
From: Enrique A Bojorquez-Gaxiola <enrique.bojorquez-gaxiola@phoenix.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 3:01 PM
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James Philbin, PE
Planning & Development
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: (602) 372-4362
www.maricopa.gov/planning
Email address:
james.philbin@maricopa.gov
Planning & Development
Engineering Plan Review
Date:
February 04, 2026
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning &
Development
Attn:
Daniel Johnson, Planner, Planning & Development Services
Ronald Quarles, Senior Planner, Planning & Development Services
From:
James Philbin, P.E., Engineering Supervisor, Planning & Development
Services
cc:
Bob Fedorka, P.E., Engineering Manager, Planning & Development
Subject:
Z220077 – Special Use Permit Outdoor special events and horse
facility
(E4 Memo)
Job Site Address: 7644 S 27th Avenue, Laveen, AZ 85339
APN(s): 300-14-001S
This application is to specify zoning for future development and does not include a
Plan of Development.
PND Engineering Plan Review (DPR, FCD and PND Transportation) has reviewed the
4th submittal of the SUP application routed for review on January 14th, 2026, and has
objections subject to the following conditions:
Standard Stipulations
1. Retention basin(s) must drain within 36 hours.
2. 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.
3. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to
the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the site’s
drainage infrastructure.
4. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted with
the application for Building Permits
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5. 27th Avenue is within the jurisdiction of the City of Phoenix. The applicant will be
responsible for coordinating with the City to review any traffic impact, right-of-way
dedication, permitting or roadway improvement requirements.
6. The subject premises is located within the County’s Urbanized Area. If disturbance
of more than one (1) acre will occur, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit
(SWPPP), issued by the County (PND), will be required prior to issuance of any
building permits required for site development.