Citizen Participation Plan and Report

Citizen Participation Report for AZ Waffle Flower Crafts
Case # ZON26-00943
September 29, 2026
Overview: This report provides results of the implementation of the Citizen Participation Plan for
AZ Waffle Flower Crafts. This site is located at 5318 E Thomas Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215, at the
northwest corner of Thomas Rd. and 54th St. The application is for the property to be rezoned
from RS-90 to LI (Light Industrial). This report provides evidence that citizens, neighbors, public
agencies, and interested persons have had adequate opportunity to learn about and comment
on the proposed plans and actions addressed in the application. Comments, sign-in lists,
petitions, letters, summary sheets, and other materials are attached.
Contact: Citizen Participation Plan Coordinator
Garret Clifford,
5454 E Redmont Cir.
Mesa, AZ 85215
(602 582-5257)
Email:
Garret@atmeridian.com
Neighborhood Meetings: The following are dates and locations of all meetings where
citizens were invited to discuss the proposal (comments, sign in lists and other feedback
are attached);
1. 5/7/2026 – In Person Meeting and Online Microsoft Teams Video Conference
Call. 3 P.M. to 4 P.M. – 0 citizens in attendance
2. 5/21/2026 – In Person Meeting and Online Microsoft Teams Video Conference
Call. 3 P.M. to 4 P.M. – 0 citizens in attendance
Correspondence and Telephone Calls:
1. 1st letters mailed to contact list (1,000 feet of the subject site), including homes,
apartments, HOAs, schools, Neighborhood Associations and businesses on
4/21/2026 (see attached list and example of materials mailed).
2. In Person and Onlinexhibie Microsoft Teams Video Conference Call held
5/7/2026 at 3PM. No invitees attended within the time limit.
3. Phone Calls and Emails received prior to the citizen meeting, all which are in
favor of the development. See names and comments below.
4. Final letters mailed to contact list (1,000 feet of the subject site), including homes,
apartments, HOAs, schools, Neighborhood Associations and businesses on
9/29/2026 (see attached list and example of materials mailed).
Results:
There were 42 persons on the contact list as of the date of this Citizen Participation Report
(see attached below)

1. Summary of concerns, issues, and problems:
a. One neighbor in favor of the project asked how rain and water retention would
be handled on site
2. How concerns issues and problems were addressed:
a. The one question above was solved via email through explaining that the site
will self-retain all rain and water retention with two large retention basins. The
grading and drainage plan was shared as further evidence.
3. Concerns, issues and problems not addressed and why:
a. None.
[All materials such as sign-in lists, comments, and petitions received shall be
uploaded to the record for the case.]
Best Regards,
Garret Clifford, Citizen Participation Plan Coordinator
602-582-5257
Garret@atmeridian.com
5454 E Redmont Cir. Mesa, Arizona 85215

Exhibit “A”
All Names Provided by the City of Mesa

Exhibit “B”
Neighbors Engagement and Comments

Exhibit “C”
Original Citizen Participation Plan Notice
Citizen Participation Plan for Waffle Flower Crafts Headquarters
CASE # PRS25-00699
April 21, 2026
Dear Neighbor,
This letter is to notify you that a Citizen Participation Meeting will take place May 7th, 2026 via a video-
conferencing call at 3:00 PM regarding the property at 5318 E Thomas Rd. and its efforts to opt-in to the
Light Industrial Code within the City of Mesa.
Purpose: The purpose of this Citizen Participation Meeting is to inform citizens, property owners,
neighborhood associations, agencies, schools, and businesses in the vicinity of the site of an application
for the Waffle Flower Crafts Headquarters development. This site is located at APN# 141-38-046 and
APN# 141-38-044, in Mesa, AZ 85215, northwest corner of Thomas Rd. and 54th St. and have submitted
a rezoning application for the property to be rezoned from RS-90 to LI (Light Industrial). The new zoning
will allow for the development of a 14,000 square foot building to serve as the Waffle Flower Crafts
office headquarters and light manufacturing center. This plan will ensure that those affected by this
application will have an adequate opportunity to learn about and comment on the proposal.
Contact:
Garret Clifford
5454 E Redmont Cir. Mesa, AZ 85215
602-582-5257
Garret@atmeridian.com
Pre-Submittal Conference: The Pre-submittal Conference with City of Mesa Development Services staff
was held on September 23, 2025. Staff reviewed the application and recommended that adjacent
residents, the Mesa School District, and nearby registered neighborhoods be contacted
Action Plan: In order to provide effective citizen participation in conjunction with this application, the
following actions will be taken to provide opportunities to understand and address any real or perceived
impacts that members of the community may have.
1. A contact list will be developed for citizens and agencies in this area including:
a. All registered neighborhood associations within one mile of the project.
b. Homeowners Associations within one half mile of the project.
a. Interested neighbors – focused on 1,000 feet from site, but may include more.
b. Mesa Public School District, in writing, with copies to American Leadership
Academy Mesa, who may be affected by this application.
2. All persons listed on the contact list will receive a letter describing the project, project schedule,
site plan, and invitation to 2 neighborhood meetings, to be held at 5454 E Redmont Cir. Mesa,
AZ 85215 or via a virtual conference link.

a. The first meeting will be an introduction to the project, and opportunity to ask
questions and state concerns. A sign-in list will be used and comment forms provided.
Copies of the sign-in list and any comments will be given to the City of Mesa Planner
assigned to this project.
b. The second meeting will be held two weeks later and will include responses to questions
and concerns of the first meeting. A sign-in list and comment cards will be copied to the
City of Mesa Planner.
3. Presentations will be made to groups of citizens or neighborhood associations upon request.
4. Meeting Registration Link is: https://tinyurl.com/5318Thomas
Schedule:
Pre-Submittal Conference – September 29, 2025
Application Submittal – October 30, 2025
First neighborhood meeting – May 7, 2026
Second neighborhood meeting – May 11, 2026 (pending outcome of the first meeting)
Submittal of Citizen Participation Report and Notification materials – May 21, 2026
Final Notification Letters sent out – September 29, 2026
Submission of the Citizen Participation Report to City of Mesa Staff – September 29, 2026
Planning and Zoning Board Hearing – October 14,2026
Best Regards,
Garret Clifford, Citizen Participation Plan Coordinator
602-582-5257
Garret@atmeridian.com
5454 E Redmont Cir. Mesa, Arizona 85215

Exhibit “D”
Final Citizen Participation Plan Notice
Citizen Participation Plan for Waffle Flower Crafts Headquarters
Case # ZON26-00943
Dear Neighbor,
We apologize for contacting you a second time about our proposed Waffle Flower Crafts facility. This
second notice is required as part of the Mesa City Council approval process. We received no negative
comments in response to our first notice and appreciated the several notes of encouragement from our
neighbors. Thank you for your time and consideration.
We have applied for a rezoning from RS-90 (Residence-90) to LI (Light Industrial) for the property
located at 3720 S 54th St. Mesa, AZ 85215. This request is for development of our new office
headquarters for Waffle Flower Crafts. The case number assigned to this project is ZON25-00943.
This letter is being sent to all property owners within 1000 feet of the property at the request of the City
of Mesa Planning Division. Enclosed for your review is a copy of the site plan and elevations of the
proposed development. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please call my Citizen
Participation Coordinator, Garret Clifford with A.T. Meridian Construction at 602 582 5257 or e-mail
garret@atmeridian.com.
This application will be scheduled for consideration by the Mesa Planning and Zoning Board at their
meeting held on October 14th, 2026 in the Mesa City Hall located at 20 East Main Street. The meeting
will begin at 4:00 p.m. You are invited to attend this meeting and provide any input you may have
regarding this proposal.
The public can attend the meeting either in-person or electronically and telephonically. The live
meeting may be watched on local cable Mesa channel 11, online at Mesa11.com/live or
www.youtube.com/user/cityofmesa11/live, or listened to by calling 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247
(toll free) using meeting ID 825 0808 5605 and following the prompts.
If you want to provide a written comment, please submit an online comment card by scanning the QR
code below or visiting https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/advisory-boards-committees/planning-
zoning-board/online-meeting-comment-card at least 1 hour prior to the start of the meeting. If you
want to speak in person at the meeting, please complete a blue speaker comment card upon arrival at
Mesa City Hall and provide to City Staff prior to the start of the meeting.

For help with the online comment card, or for any other technical difficulties, please call 480-644-2099.
The City of Mesa has assigned this case to Tulili Tuiteleleapaga-Howard of their Planning Division staff.
She can be reached at 480-644-6451 or Tulili.Tuiteleleapaga-Howard@MesaAZ.gov , should you have
any questions regarding the public hearing process. If you have sold this property in the interim, please
forward this correspondence to the new owner.
Sincerely,
Garret Clifford, Citizen Participation Plan Coordinator
602 582 5257
garret@atmeridian.com