12.09.2025.PZC.MinutesDRAFT.pdf

CITY OF BUCKEYE 
 
 
                PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 
 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 
DECEMBER 9, 2025 
 
City Council Chambers 
530 East Monroe Avenue 
Buckeye, AZ 85326 
**Recording of this meeting is available via YouTube** 
 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL 
Chairperson Ted Burton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 
 
Members present:  Chair Ted Burton, Commissioner Rebecca Puppe participated virtually, 
Commissioner Deanna Kupcik, Vice Chair Anthony DiMascio, Commissioner 
Donald Bassler, Alternate Charles Hester seated for District 2 
 
Members absent:   Commissioner Gina Ragsdale, Commissioner Sebastian Trupiano, Alternate Les 
Manuel, Alternate Douglas McDonald 
 
Staff present:  
Deputy Director of Planning Adam Copeland, Planner II Patricia Cooley, Assistant 
City Attorney Tosca Henry, Management Assistant Keri Hernandez 
 
 
2. MINUTES 
2A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 25, 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING 
COMMISSSION REGULAR MEETING. 
A motion was made by Commissioner Bassler and seconded by Vice Chair DiMascio to approve 
minutes as presented. Approval 6-0. Motion carried. 
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA 
3A. EXTENDED STAY HOTEL-REZONE (PLZZ-24-0004) 
Planner II Patricia Cooley presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission. 
Ms. Cooley recommended modification to condition ‘a’ to read ‘Prior to approval of a site plan or pre-
plat, a Traffic Impact Analysis or Traffic Impact Statement is required to be submitted and approved. 
Please see our code section 6-1 for requirements of which document will be necessary. All 
requirements of the Traffic Impact Analysis or Traffic Impact Statement shall be reflected on the 
approved construction drawings.’ 
Commissioner Puppe asked how many stories this hotel will be. Ms. Cooley informed the Commission 
that the proposed site plan indicated four stories. 
A public hearing opened at 6:09 p.m. 
With there being no comments from the public, the public hearing closed at 6:09 p.m. 
A motion was made by Commissioner Kupcik and seconded by Commissioner Bassler to recommend 
approval to Mayor and City Council subject to revised conditions ‘a-h’. Approval 6-0. Motion carried. 
 
4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 
None 
 
5. PLANNING MANAGER REPORT AND SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS 
Deputy Director of Planning Adam Copeland reminded Commission of the December 23, 2025 Planning 
and Zoning Commission regular meeting cancellation. Mr. Copeland thanked and well-wished City 
Attorney Scott McCoy for his time with Buckeye, as he will be leaving the city at the end of 2025. Mr.

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Copeland thanked Alternate Douglas McDonald for his time and dedication to the Board, as he will be 
moving out of district for his seat. 
 
6. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS 
Commissioners wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 
Chair Burton thanked Mr. McCoy and Mr. McDonald for their time with the Planning and Zoning 
Commission board. 
 
7. ADJOURNMENT 
With there being no further business, Chair Burton adjourned the meeting at 6:14 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 9th day of December 2025. I further certify that a quorum was present. 
 
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Keri Hernandez, Management Assistant