04.14.2026.PZC.Minutes.DRAFT.pdf

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CITY OF BUCKEYE  
 
  
  
                PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION   
 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES  
APRIL 14, 2026  
City of Buckeye  
530 East Monroe Avenue  
Buckeye, AZ 85326  
**Recording of this meeting is available via YouTube** 
  
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL  
Chair Ted Burton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
  
Members present:   Chair Ted Burton, Commissioner Rebecca Puppe, Commissioner Gina                     
Ragsdale, Vice Chair Anthony DiMascio, Commissioner Donald Bassler, Alternate 
Charles Hester seated for District 3, Alternate Les Manuel 
   
Members absent:    Commissioner Deanna Kupcik, Commissioner Sebastian Trupiano 
  
Staff present:            Deputy Director of Planning Adam Copeland, City Attorney Tosca Henry,  
Management Assistant Keri Hernandez  
  
2. MINUTES 
2A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 24, 2026 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR 
MEETING.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair DiMascio and seconded by Commissioner Ragsdale to approve 
minutes as presented. Approval 6-0. Motion carried.  
  
3. CONTINUATION AGENDA  
3A. GFT READY MIX CONCRETE-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PLZU-25-0006)  
Deputy Director of Planning Adam Copeland presented and was available to answer questions from the 
Commission.  
Applicant representative Jeff Blilie presented and was available to answer questions from the 
Commission. 
Applicant John Casey presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission. 
A public hearing was opened at 6:16 p.m.  
Josh Wilmont, representative of Buckeye Equestrian Center, spoke of his concerns and support with the 
project.  
Mr. Copeland informed the Commission that staff is not aware of any ordinances or specific regulations 
regarding truck back-up alarm decibels or vibration monitoring ordinances. Mr. Copeland indicated that 
a condition was added to include the agreed upon hours of operation, and the loading equipment is 
equipped with the least disruptive safety alarms permissible by applicable safety regulations. 
Chair Burton asked who would be monitoring to enforce the conditions would be adhered to. Mr. 
Copeland informed the Commission that the Code Enforcement division of the Buckeye Police 
Department will monitor the site and any violations. 
Don Nahrgang, representative of Buckeye Equestrian Center, spoke of his concerns and support with the 
project. 
With there being further comments from the public, the public hearing was closed at 6:29 p.m.  
Chair Burton inquired about the landscaping condition. Mr. Copeland indicated that there is a condition 
referring to the landscaping on the east side when the mining operation continues to phase two and 
there is a planned overburden berm. Mr. Casey stated that the overburden would be used to build both 
a visual shield and a sound shield; primarily for the RV park. Mr. Copeland proposed the addition of

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condition ‘u’ to read “A berm on the east side of the property between the equestrian center and the 
mining operation will be installed utilizing the overburden material with the first phase of the operation”. 
Commissioner Bassler asked to have more information on the dust abatement. Mr. Copeland informed 
the Commission that the city utilizes Maricopa County dust control standards as the enforcement wing of 
dust control operations, and Maricopa County Dust Control will monitor the dust per local, state and 
federal laws. Mr. Casey stated that he has been awarded dust control permits with Maricopa County 
and not only does the company require dust control training for employees, dust control devices are 
installed on the machinery; and Maricopa County performs a quarterly inspection. 
Mr. Wilmont suggested a possible permanent dust level monitor. 
A motion was made by Vice Chairperson DiMascio and seconded by Commissioner Puppe to approve 
with conditions ‘a-u’ as modified.  Approval 6-0. Motion carried.  
   
4. REGULAR AGENDA  
4A. BUCKEYE 83-REZONE TO BUSINESS PARK (PLZZ-25-0002) 
Senior Planner Sean Banda presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission. 
Applicant Wendy Riddell presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission.   
Commissioner Bassler stated that the use would be a good buffer between SR85 and the residential of 
Westpark. 
Commissioner Ragsdale inquired about the historic zoning of this property. Mr. Banda clarified the 
previous zoning history of the property. 
A public hearing was opened at 6:58 p.m.  
Resident Chris Mantis spoke of his concerns and oppositions with the proposed rezone. 
With there being further comments from the public, the public hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Puppe and seconded by Alternate Hester to recommend 
approval to City Council and Mayor as presented with conditions ‘a-k’. Approval 6-0. Motion carried. 
 
5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC  
None 
 
6. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT AND SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS  
Mr. Copeland updated Commission on a possible upcoming meeting cancellation; the Airport Area Plan 
will be presented at an upcoming workshop. 
 
7. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS  
Ms. Ragsdale commended the Spring event held at Sundance Park. 
Mr. Bassler thanked the members of the public for coming to the meeting and speaking their concerns. 
 
8. ADJOURNMENT  
With there being no further business, Chair Burton adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.   
     
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Ted Burton, Chairperson  
 ATTEST:  
  
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Keri Hernandez, Management Assistant  
   
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Planning and Zoning Commission 
Regular Meeting held on the 14th day of April, 2026. I further certify that a quorum was present.  
  
   
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Keri Hernandez, Management Assistant