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City of Mesa — City Council (2026-07-20)

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City Council
ZON26-00333
Mary Kopaskie-Brown, Planning Director
Evan Balmer, Assistant Planning Director
July 20, 2026
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Request
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CUP for a Private School
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Modification of Conditions of 
Approval from Case No. Z06-088, 
Ordinance No. 4646

Location
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3761 South Power Road
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9.9± parcel
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South of Elliot Road
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East side of Power Road

General Plan
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Regional Employment Center 
Placetype
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Evolve Growth Strategy
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Zoning
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LI-PAD-PAD & LC-PAD-PAD
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Site Photos
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Looking East from Power Road

• Existing 49,036 sq. ft. school 
building
• Accessed from Power Road
• Existing parking and 
landscaping to remain
• No physical changes to the  
building and site
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Site Plan
(no proposed changes)
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Council Use Permit (CUP)
Per MZO Section 11-70-6, a CUP shall only be granted if the approving body determines that 
the project as submitted or modified conforms to all of the following criteria:
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Approval of the proposed project will advance the goals and objectives of and is 
consistent with the policies of the General Plan and any other applicable City plan and/or 
policies;
2. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed project are 
consistent with the purposes of the district where it is located and conform with the 
General Plan and with any other applicable City plan or policies;
3. The proposed project will not be injurious or detrimental to the adjacent or surrounding 
properties in the area of the proposed project or improvements in the neighborhood or 
to the general welfare of the City; and
4. Adequate public services, public facilities and public infrastructure are available to serve 
the proposed project.

• Notified property owners 
within 1,000’, HOAs, and 
registered neighborhood 
• Staff and the applicant have 
not received any feedback 
from the neighbors
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Notification

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Findings
Complies with the 2050 Mesa General Plan
Complies with Section 11-70-6 of the MZO for Council Use Permit

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Recommendation
Staff recommends Approval with Conditions
Planning and Zoning Board recommends Approval with Conditions (6-0)
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Elevations 
(no proposed changes)
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Elevations
(no proposed changes)
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