04.SU260012 PZ Staff Report

Maricopa County — Planning & Zoning (2026-09-10)

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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission 
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
 
 
Case: 
SU260012 – Meridian Crown Castle WCF 
 
 
 
 
 
Hearing Date: 
September 10, 2026 
 
Supervisor District: 
2 
 
 
 
  
 
Applicant: 
Michael Campbell, Campbell A&Z, LLC  
 
Owner: 
Elmukhtar Family Trust 
   
Request:  
Modification of Condition of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an existing 
wireless communications facility (WCF) in the C-2 zoning district 
 
  
 
Site Location: 
Generally located 300’ south of the southwest corner of Merdian Rd. and 
Apache Trail in the Mesa area  
 
  
Site Size: 
Approx. 1,462 sq. ft. 
 
Density: 
N/A 
 
County Island:  
Yes (City of Mesa) 
 
 
County Plan: 
Rural Development Area (RDA)  
 
Municipal Plan: 
City of Mesa – Neighborhood Mixed Residential with a growth strategy of  
Evolve  
 
Municipal Comments: 
None received to date  
 
Support/Opposition: 
None known 
 
Recommendation: 
Approve with conditions

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Project Summary: 
 
1. 
The applicant is requesting to modify condition ‘e’ of Z2000178 to extend the SUP validity for an 
additional 25-year term to October 21, 2051:  
 
Condition ‘e’: This Special Use Permit shall expire 25 years on October 21, 2051 or upon 
expiration of the lease to the applicant, or upon termination of the use. Whichever occurs 
first. All of the site improvements, including the monopole, shall be removed within 60 days 
of such termination or expiration.  
 
2. 
The SUP (Z2000178) was approved on October 3, 2001, entitling a WCF in the C-2 zoning district 
for a 25-year period. The site is a 1,462 sq. ft. lease area located on the north side of a three-acre 
commercial parcel that fronts Merdian Rd. and is 37’ away from this street. This 60’ monopole 
has co-location service with Verizon Wireless and AT&T. The monopole and ancillary ground 
equipment are screened by an 8’ masonry wall. There is one paved parking area that serves this 
monopole for infrequent routine maintenance of the WCF.  Main access to the site is via paved 
driveways of the commercial property onto Merdian Rd. east of the WCF.  
 
 
 
 
Aerial photo of subject site

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Close up aerial image of the site 
 
 
 
 
 
Eagle view of subject site looking  south  into subject parcel (aerial image dated 11.24.25).

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Street view of the WCF form Meridian Rd. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 
 
3. 
On-site: 
 
C-2 SUP / WCF 
North: 
C-3 / Pharmacy  
South: 
C-2 / Commercial storage  
East: 
Across Merdian Rd. (B-1 Apache Junction)/Shopping center 
West: 
C-3 / Vacant 
 
 
                                                                          Zoning  map of the site

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Utilities, Services and Infrastructure: 
 
4. 
Water: 
 
N/A 
Wastewater: 
N/A 
School District: 
N/A (Mesa Unified School District) 
Fire: 
Rural Metro  
Police:  
MCSO 
Electric: 
APS  
 
Right-of-Way: 
 
5. 
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.   
 
Street Name 
Half-width Existing R/W 
Half-width Proposed R/W 
Future Classification 
Meridian Rd.  
                55’ 
                 55’ 
Principal Urban Arterial 
 
 
Adopted Plan: 
 
6. 
Mesa General Plan 2050: The plan designates this site as Neighborhood Mixed Residential  in the 
Evolve growth area where developed areas are encouraged to improve as development ages, 
vacant transitioning, or undeveloped land that supports new development that will bring 
reinvestment to Mesa.   
 
Public Participation Summary: 
 
7. 
The applicant has complied with the requirements stated in Maricopa County’s citizen review 
process with the required posting of the site and notification to adjacent property owners within 
300’ of the subject parcel and interested parties via first-class mail. The applicant has submitted 
a Public Participation Results Report. According to this report the applicant received no concerns 
from the public concerning this request.  
 
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 
 
8. 
N/A 
 
Staff Analysis: 
 
9. 
Staff supports extension of this SUP. The WCF has been at this site for the last 25 years without 
any known issues. Having these types of facilities within areas with multiple residences, busy 
street intersections, and shopping centers is essential to provide communication services to the 
public, including emergency broadcasts. 
 
10. 
Staff’s recommendation carries forward that Z200178 conditions as appropriate, revised 
condition ‘e’ to refer to a 2051 expiration date and deletes those conditions that have already been 
addressed.

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Recommendation: 
 
11. 
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors 
approve SU260012 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘l’: 
 
a. 
Development of the site shall comply with the zoning exhibit entitled “S.A.K. Inc., South 
Meridian Road, Apache Junction, Arizona. PHX-331”, consisting of three full-size sheets, 
dated July 23, 2001, and stamped received July 25, 2001, except as modified by the 
following stipulations.  
 
b. 
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report 
entitled “Special Use Permit Modification of Condition Project Narrative”, consisting of 
five pages, dated July 28, 2026, and stamped received July 30, 2026, except as modified 
by the following conditions. 
 
c. 
The height of the monopole, including any attachments, shall be limited to 60’. 
 
d. 
The applicant shall submit a written report outlining the status of the development at the 
end of five years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors. The status report 
must be reviewed by staff to determine whether the Special Use Permit remains in 
compliance with the approved stipulations. DELETED  
 
e. 
This Special Use Permit shall expire on October 21, 2051, or upon expiration of the lease 
to the applicant, or upon termination of the use, whichever occurs first. All of the site 
improvements, including the monopole, shall be removed within 60 days of such 
termination or expiration. 
 
f. 
An administrative amendment shall be required to co-locate future carries on the 
monopole. However, antennas can be added as shown on sheet Z-2 of the zoning exhibit 
as a slight refinement to this site plan.  
 
g. 
Prior to issuance of any building permits or the issuance of drainage clearance, the 
applicant shall contact the Maricopa County Flood Control District for a drainage 
clearance and building permit. DELETED.  
 
h. 
The access easement used to access the Special Use Permit area shall be paved within 
County right-of-way.  
 
i. 
The access easement and parking area shall meet EPA requirements for dust control by 
using asphalt millings for a period of five years. After five years, the driveway and parking 
area shall be paved with asphalt. DELETED.  
 
j. 
Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County Environmental 
Services Department, Maricopa County Department of Transportation or the Maricopa 
County Flood Control District may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this Special Use 
Permit as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. 
 
k. 
Major changes to this Special Use Permit shall be processed as a revised application in 
the same manner as the original application, with final determination made by the Board 
of Supervisors following recommendation by staff and the Planning and Zoning

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Commission.  Minor changes may be administratively approved by staff or the Planning 
and Development Department.  
 
l. 
Prior to zoning clearance, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan that shows the 
proposed monopole setback at least 120’ from the west property line. DELETED.  
 
Presented by: 
Martin Martell, Planner 
Reviewed by: 
Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor 
 
Attachments: 
Case Map (1 page) 
 
Narrative Report (5 pages) 
 
Z2000178 BOS Approval Letter (3 pages)

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SU260012
Application Name:
Legal Description
CROWN 879386
Applicant
Case Address
1N-7E-24
MICHAEL J CAMPBELL
56 S MERIDIAN RD APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:220-67-025L
6026168396
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120
Map scale 1:158
Supervisor District No.
Request for SUP Modification of Condition "E" of Z2000178 to extend the SUP's lifespan.

CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC 
 
6880 W. Antelope Dr.  Peoria, AZ 85383                                                        
623-376-6380, office 
 
 
602-616-8396, mobile 
 
SPECIAL USE PERMIT  
MODIFICATION OF CONDITION 
 PROJECT NARRATIVE 
WIRELESS COMMUNCIATIONS FACILITIES 
EXISTING 60’ tall CO-LOCATED MONOPOLE 
CROWN CASTLE 
IN RU-43 Zoning 
CROWN CASTLE # 879386 
56 S Meridian Rd 
Apache Junction AZ 85120 
_SU260012_ 
 
February 25, 2026, July 28, 2026 
 
Crown Castle respectfully requests a MODIFICATION of SUP Z2000178 
Condition “E”, for the existing WCF located at 56 S Meridian Rd. 
 
 
RECEIVED 30. JUL 26 -- SU260012 -- 2. SUBMITTAL

CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC 
 
6880 W. Antelope Dr.  Peoria, AZ 85383                                                        
623-376-6380, office 
 
 
602-616-8396, mobile 
 
PARCEL INFORMATION: 
APN# 220-67-025L 
Section 243, Township 1 North, Range 7 East 
Zoning District: C-2 
Surrounding Zoning: North: C-3, South:C-2, East: B1 & B5 (AJ) and West: C-3 
Adjacent land uses:  
Vacant and Commercial 
DETAILS OF THE EXISTING WCF PROJECT 
 
PROJECT: The existing Crown wireless communications facility monopole 
houses multiple commercial carriers: 
• Verizon Wireless & AT&T are commercial carriers that co-locate on this 
tower. 
• The SUP lease area and equipment compound remain the same.  
• All associated cables are attached to the monopole and then on a cable 
tray to the equipment shelter(s).  
• The electrical and telco service are from the local service providers. The 
electric and telco service run overhead from the source to the equipment 
compound. 
• A designated paved surfaced parking space, 9’x18’, for the service 
technician is at the entry to the parcel from Meridian Rd. The typical site 
maintenance visit is one time per month by the service technician. 
• Access to the site is via Meridian Rd at the existing driveway.

CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC 
 
6880 W. Antelope Dr.  Peoria, AZ 85383                                                        
623-376-6380, office 
 
 
602-616-8396, mobile 
PURPOSE OF REQUEST 
Crown respectfully requests a 25-year term for the Special Use Permit 
 
Campbell A&Z, LLC on behalf Crown Castle respectfully requests a 
MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT Z2000178, Condition “E” for the 
Wireless Communications Facility Monopole located at 56 S Meridian Rd, 
Apache Junction. 
 
This Special Use Permit Z2000178 shall expire twenty (20) forty-five (45) 
years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors, or upon 
expiration of the lease to the applicant, or upon termination of the use, 
whichever occurs first. All of the site improvements, including the 
monopole, shall be removed within 60 days of such termination or 
expiration. 
 
 
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL & PROJECT BACKGROUND 
 
RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING PARCELS 
The surrounding parcels, north, south, east and west are mixed use zoning. The 
development status of each adjacent parcel is as follows: 
North: APN#220-67-025H, developed Walgreens Store 
South: APN#220-67-025J-007E, developed Retail building 
East: APN# 220-67-Meridian Rd, Safeway Center 
West: APN#220-67-021 A, developed landscape company yard 
 
The existing WCF parcel is not located within a Scenic Corridor and is not 
located in an Airbase Overlay District. 
 
 
LOCATION AND ACCESIBILITY 
Accessed from Meridian Rd then over an existing asphalt driveway to the site. 
 
CIRCULATION SYSTEM 
The WCF has the use of a dedicated 15’ wide access route from Meridian Rd to 
the site. The traffic generated by the WCF is minimal, with a monthly service 
technician visit as standard. 
 
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE 
The WCF is existing. There are no planned modifications to the tower at this 
time. 
 
COMMUNITY FACILITIES & SERVICES 
The proposed WCF will not provide any Community Services or Facilities; nor will 
the WCF require any Community Services or facilities during its operation.

CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC 
 
6880 W. Antelope Dr.  Peoria, AZ 85383                                                        
623-376-6380, office 
 
 
602-616-8396, mobile 
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 
The proposed WCF is an unmanned facility that will not require public water or 
sewer services. The WCF will obtain electrical and telephone services from the 
local service providers. 
 
• The electrical and telco service are from the local service providers. The 
electric and telco service run overhead from the source to the equipment 
compound. 
 
UTILITY COMMITMENT TABLE 
WATER: None 
SEWER: None 
ELECTRIC: APS 
POLICE: MARICOPA COUNTY SHERRIF 
FIRE: RURAL METRO

CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC 
 
6880 W. Antelope Dr.  Peoria, AZ 85383                                                        
623-376-6380, office 
 
 
602-616-8396, mobile 
Submitted by Michael J. Campbell, Campbell A&Z, LLC 
6880 W. Antelope Drive, Peoria, AZ 85383 
602-616-8396 
campbellaz1@earthlink.net 
 
On behalf of  
Crown Castle 
2055 S Stearman Drive 
Chandler AZ 85285 
Jim Lee, jim.lee@crowncastle.com 
 
 
On behalf of Crown Castle, I respectfully submit this Modification of Condition 
“E” of Z2000178  package for review and comment for the existing multi-
carrier Wireless Communications Facility. 
 
Please contact me at 602-616-8396, or via email at 
campbellaz1@earthlink.net if you have any questions and/or need additional 
information. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Michael J Campbell 
 
Michael J. Campbell  
Campbell A&Z, LLC

411 North Central Avenue, 3rd Floor 
Phoenix, AZ  85004-2191 
(602) 506-6530    
(fax)  (602) 506-8369  
 
Planning and Development Department 
 
 
November 21, 2001 
 
 
FM Group 
2944 N. 44th Street, Suite 150 
Phoenix, AZ  85018 
 
 
SUBJ:   Maricopa County Zoning Case Number:  Z2000178 
 
On October 3, 2001, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved your Special Use Permit 
for the placement of a wireless communication facility in the C-2 P.D. zoning district for “S.A.K., 
Inc.”.  This site plan involves approximately 1.56 acres is located approx. 270’ south of the 
southwest corner of Apache Trail and Meridian Road, as shown on the attached case map. 
 
Approval is subject to the following stipulations: 
 
a. 
Development of the site shall comply with the zoning exhibit entitled “S.A.K. 
Inc., 56 South Meridian Road, Apache Junction, Arizona, PHX-331”, consisting 
of three full-size sheets, dated revised July 23, 2001, and stamped received July 
25, 2001, except as modified by the following stipulations. 
 
b. 
Development shall be in conformance with the narrative report entitled “Narrative 
Report, Special Use Permit for Qwest Wireless Communication Facility at S.A.K. 
Inc.”, consisting of four pages, dated revised July 23, 2001, and stamped received 
July 25, 2001, except as modified by the following stipulations. 
 
c. 
The height of the monopole, including any attachments, shall be limited to 60’. 
 
d. 
The applicant shall submit a written report outlining the status of the development 
at the end of five years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors.  
The status report shall be reviewed by staff to determine whether the Special Use 
Permit remains in compliance with the approved stipulations. 
 
e. 
This Special Use Permit shall expire 25 years from the date of approval by the Board 
of Supervisors, or upon expiration of the lease to the applicant, or upon termination 
of the use, whichever occurs first. All of the site improvements, including the 
monopole, shall be removed within 60 days of such termination or expiration. 
 
 
 
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November 21, 2001

411 North Central Avenue, 3rd Floor 
Phoenix, AZ  85004-2191 
(602) 506-6530    
(fax)  (602) 506-8369  
Z2000178 
 
 
f. 
An administrative amendment shall be required to co-locate future carriers on the 
monopole.  However, antennas can be added as shown on sheet Z-2 of the zoning 
exhibit as a slight refinement to this site plan. 
 
g. 
Prior to issuance of any building permits or the issuance of a drainage clearance, the 
applicant shall contact the Maricopa County Flood Control District for a drainage 
clearance and building permit.   
 
h. 
The access easement used to access the Special Permit Area shall be paved within 
County right-of-way. 
 
i. 
The access easement and parking area shall meet EPA requirements for dust control 
by use of asphalt millings for a period of five years.  After five years, the driveway 
and parking area shall be paved with asphalt.  
 
j. 
Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County 
Environmental 
Services 
Department, 
Maricopa 
County 
Department 
of 
Transportation or the Maricopa County Flood Control District may be grounds for 
initiating a revocation of this Special Use Permit as set forth in the Maricopa 
County Zoning Ordinance. 
 
k. 
Major changes to this Special Use Permit shall be processed as a revised application 
in the same manner as the original application, with final determination made by the 
Board of Supervisors following recommendation by staff and the Planning and 
Zoning Commission. Minor changes may be administratively approved by staff of 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
l. 
Prior to zoning clearance, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan that shows 
the proposed monopole setback at least 120’ from the west property line. 
 
Enclosed are copies of the site plan and narrative report, stamped approved. 
 
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions at (602) 506-6530. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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November 21, 2001 
Z2000178

411 North Central Avenue, 3rd Floor 
Phoenix, AZ  85004-2191 
(602) 506-6530    
(fax)  (602) 506-8369  
 
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
 
Gerard Silvani, A/CP, Planner 
Planning and Development 
 
 
 
Darren V. Gerard, 
AICP, Principal Planner 
 
cc:  
Steve & Sandra Kernagis 
56 S. Meridian 
Apache Junction, AZ  85220