05.06.CPA260005 Z260008 BOS REPORT.PDF

Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Board Hearing Date: October 21, 2026
Case #/Title: CPA260005 & Z260008 – Hassayampa Distribution Center
Supervisor District: 4
Applicant/Owner: Ed Reichenberg, RAP LLC / LKJM LLC- KLT LLC-JAB-Kids LLC
Request: 1) General Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) of the Tonopah/
Arlington Area Plan changing the designated land use from
Community Retail Center/ Rural Densities to Light Industrial
2) Zone change with overlay from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD
Site Location: Generally located 683’ east of the SEC of 339th Ave. and Roosevelt
St. in the Tonopah area
Site Size: 1) Approx. 50.5 acres
2) Approx. 73 acres
County Island Status: N/A
Additional
Comments:
 The proposed IND-2 IUPD zoning will accommodate a light industrial commerce park.
 Water and sewer service is proposed by Global Water Company. Early stages of development may
include individual on-lot septic systems as existing sewer is ¼-mile distant. The IUPD overlay is
applied to limit entitled uses to only uses that can accommodate wastewater disposal via onsite
septic systems until such time the site has sewer service.
 Direct access will be from 339th Ave., a principal arterial that connects with I-10 ¼-mile north of
the site. The developer will be required to dedicate the ultimate half-width rights-of-way and
complete necessary half-street improvements (as determined by approved traffic impact
analysis/study) during the prior to final of construction permits to establish the use.
 Per the Maricopa County Framework 2040 Comprehensive Plan the site is within a Rural Influence
Area but within an Urban Growth Area due to the Retail Commercial Center land use designation
listed in the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan. However, until urban services are extended to the site,
it is considered to be within a Rural Influence Area. The proposed IUPD limits on entitled use is
appropriate at this location.
 There are no outstanding concerns from reviewing agencies.
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 There is no known opposition. Staff received one support letter. It mentions support for the new
retail options and employment opportunities this development will bring to the area.
 CPA case approval is by Resolution, attached.
 A majority vote of a quorum is required for approval of Z260008.
Commission
Recommendations: On 9/10/26, the Commission voted 7-0 (motion by Commissioner
Whitney D3, seconded by Commissioner Rochwalik D3) to adopt a
motion recommending the Board of Supervisors approve
CPA260005 (Resolution attached)
On 9/10/26, the Commission voted 7-0 (motion by Commissioner
Whitney D3, seconded by Commissioner Rochwalik D3) to adopt a
motion recommending the Board of Supervisors approve Z260008
subject to conditions ‘a’ - ‘i’:
a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Zoning Exhibit
entitled “Hassayampa Distribution Center“, consisting of one full-size sheets, dated June
19, 2026, and stamped received June 23, 2026, except as modified by the following
conditions.
b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “Hassayampa Distribution Center”, consisting of nine pages, dated June 14, 2026,
and stamped received June 23, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions.
c. Any development on this site shall abide by all requirements, studies, or provisions
required from the Arizona Game & Fish Department.
d. Administrative approval of a Plan of Development will be required prior to approval and
issuance of construction permits to develop and establish use of the site. Prior to
issuance of a building permit, written confirmation will be required from the emergency
fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed in
accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection
service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy,
local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required.
e. All plan of developments on this site shall provide a will serve letter from APS or other
electric company that services this area.
f. The following IND-2 IUPD development standards shall apply:
1. All IND-2 development standards shall apply.
2. There shall be no overnight accommodations other than on the 13.5 acres of the
commercial portion of the site.
3. Permitted uses: The IUPD zoning overlay is applied to restrict the use of the site.
Until such time as the site is served by sewer, uses on the site shall only be those
acceptable to the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD)
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that can be accommodated by septic systems. A public water system and public
sewer system shall be required prior to establishment of any non-residential use
that requires potable water. If the service is provided by a water and sewer
company then a will serve letter from that company shall be provided on any plan
of developments on this site.
4. Prohibited uses: adult-oriented businesses, nightclubs, marijuana establishments/
cultivation facilities, and/or residential uses.
g. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1. Any new site improvements shall require a Plan of Development with an
engineered grading and drainage plan and traffic impact study.
2. The site contains areas of regulated floodplains (FEMA Zone AE/FW). Any
development must comply with the Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County.
Re-delineation of the floodplain shall require CLOMR/LOMR processed by the
County Flood Control District.
3. Since 339th Ave. is classified as an urban principal arterial requiring fee dedication
of a 65-foot half street from the section line as per the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance Section 804. It is the developer’s responsibility to determine if the
existing right-of-way is fee simple, if not then the developer will need to provide the
right-of-way in said form. The developer must provide, at applicant’s expense, an
Americal Land Title Association (“ALTA”) Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance
showing title vested in Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State of
Arizona. Dedication shall be completed by time of permit approval or after six
months after Board of Supervisors’ approval if no MCDOT or P&D Permit is
required.
4. All utilities or underground facilities within or adjacent to the required right-of-way
that may have prior rights and/or require relocation shall be indicated on future
site plans.
5. Dedication of roadway right-of-way may be required along Roosevelt St. along the
north site boundary and 331st Ave. along the east site boundary with half-widths of
40’ based on the classification of these roadways as collector streets, determined
by MCDOT during the plan of development phase and these rights-of-ways shall
be reserved on this site.
6. Given the site’s proximity to Interstate-10, the applicant shall inquire on how this
development will impact the highway via the ADOT’s red-letter process via their
link: redletter@azdot.gov.
7. Without the submittal of a plan of development, no development approval will be
inferred by the engineer review, including, but not limited to drainage design,
access, and roadway design, access and roadway alignments. These items will be
addressed as development plans progress and are submitted to the County for
further review and/or entitlement.
8. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only.
All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 905
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of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards, and best practices at the time of
application of plan of developments and applications for construction.
h. Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Zone Change
by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in
accordance with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance.
i. The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant,
with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the property to
enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application,
subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, the property
may be considered for revocation to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It
is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either revocation due to the failure to comply with
any conditions, does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use,
divide, sell or possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value of the
property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation of the
Zone Change. Zone Change enhances the value of the property above its value as of the
date the Zone Change is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value
of the property as if the Zone Change had never been granted.
Presented by: Martin Martell, Planner
Reviewed by: Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager
Attachment: 9/10/26 P&Z Packet (49 pages)
CPA260005 Resolution (2 pages)
Note: 9/10/26 Draft P&Z Minutes are not available as of the writing of this report, but can be
provided upon request later, or accessed via Agenda Center, when available.
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case: CPA260005 & Z260008 – Hassayampa Distribution Center
Hearing Date: September 10, 2026
Supervisor District: 4
Applicant: Ed Reichenberg, RAP LLC
Owners: LKJM LLC/ KLT LLC/ JAB-Kids LLC
Requests: 1) General Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) of the Tonopah/ Arlington
Area Plan changing the designated land use from Community Retail Center
and Rural Densities to Light Industrial
2) Zone change with overlay from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD
Site Location: Generally located 683’ east of the SEC of 339th Ave. and Roosevelt St. in
the Tonopah area
Site Size: 1) Approx. 59.5 acres
2) Approx. 73 acres
Density: N/A
County Island: No
County Plan: Tonopah/ Arlington Area Plan – Community Retail Center & Rural Densities
(0-1 du/ac)
Municipal Plan: N/A
Municipal Comments: None received to date
Support/Opposition: None known
Recommendations: 1) Approve
2) Approve with conditions
Project Summary:
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1. The applicant, on behalf of the property owners, is requesting a General Comprehensive Plan
Amendment (CPA) to modify the designated land use outlined in the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan
from Community Retail Center and Rural Densities (0-1 du/au) to Light Industrial land use. The
amendment will be for 59.5 acres of the 73 acre site (81.5% of the site) keeping 13.5 acres along
339th Ave. of the site in the Community Retail Center designation. The applicant is also requesting
a zone change from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD on the entire 73 acre site. The IND-2 IUPD zoning will
accommodate a light industrial commerce park. The applicant believes this is an appropriate site
since the site is located half a mile south of and has access from the I-10 / 339th Ave. freeway
interchange.
2. This site has never been developed and has remained as natural desert with Lower Sonoran
Desert vegetation. On April 7, 2026, staff held a Technical Advisory Committee meeting to discuss
the review of the applicant’s first submittal.
3. The vision for this 73 acre site is to be designed to provide 59.5 acres for light manufacturing,
industrial assembly, and distribution facilities with 13.5 acres adjacent to 339th Ave. for
commercial uses, such as service stations, hotels, and retail uses. Although, at this time the
applicant has not submitted a precise site plan for this site, the applicant states that development
of this site will consist of individual future plans of development and/or subdivision plats.
4. The CPA furthers the following goals of comprehensive plan:
a. Land Use Goal #1, Achieve balanced and efficient development patterns: The goal of this
project is to provide access to a more cost and time efficient method of handling the
distribution of goods and assembly needs. In the short term there are immediate needs to
assist in the handling of goods from California that have been restricted by federal trucking
standards. While in the long term will provide much needed employment opportunities to a
growing part of the County.
b. Land Use Goal #2, Provide regional leadership on land use issues: Hassayampa Distribution
Center will lead the way for providing much needed assistance as the Phoenix metropolitan
area market matures. The development will service the current distribution demands that
need significant space located in a periphery area near a major freeway.
c. Economic Growth Goal #2, Have a diverse and balanced economy to promote long-term
economic stability and economic resiliency: The proposed development will be designed to
be resilient. Presently, there are no state-of-the-art distribution facilities in this immediate area
that will provide employment location for workers living in the Tonopah area.
5. The CPA furthers the following goals and objectives of the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan:
a. Objective L.1 b, Create high quality residential, commercial, and industrial land development
patterns: The proposed development is situated close to a major freeway and along a major
arterial roadway. By placing a distribution center with planned commercial uses along 339th
Ave. between existing residences to the east will act as a buffer. The proposed development
will provide design elements that will exceed the current standards.
b. Objective L.2, Provide for functional, efficient and cost effective system of utilities, facilities
and services to serve employment centers: The development will be situated to only move
traffic onto a major arterial and freeway that will create the least impact on the existing
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developments of the area. The proposed use will be a high-quality employment center that
will be sized to use existing electrical distribution with a goal of being incorporated into the
Global Water Company system adjacent to this site.
c. Objective L.3 a, Provide sufficient public services for intensity of land uses: The proposed
development will create an employment opportunity near an existing nodal hub that will
support other demand alternatives and public services.
d. Transportation Objective T.1: Establish a circulation system that provided for the safe,
convenient and efficient movement of goods and people throughout the County: The
proposed development is creating a location for goods and services to be moved from the
southern California market to a reasonable circulation point for trucking services much closer
than any other distribution facility in the Phoenix area.
e. Economic Development Objective 1: Permit major commercial and employment centers
where the labor force and infrastructure exist or are expanding: Interstate-10 and nearby
339th Ave. interchange already has the infrastructure in place. There is a growing need for
easing the movement of goods and services from California markets, this will be a natural
hub for economic growth of the area.
f. Economic Development Objective 2, In developments with densities greater than one
dwelling unit per acre, create a land use environment that generates a diversified economic
base which fosters varied employment opportunities: The development will be designed and
phased is a manner that will be sized to meet water and wastewater treatment requirements,
while providing buildings sized to attract a larger market base allowing local residents a
chance to enjoy a rural lifestyle with suburban employment opportunities placed in an area
already designated for more intense growth since the area plan designates this site as a
Commercial Retail Center.
6. The IUPD will not vary any of the base IND-2 development standards but will limit entitled uses.
See table on next page. Many of the IUPD’s prohibited uses include adult uses, nightclubs,
marijuana establishments/ cultivation facility, residential uses, and uses that require water and
sewer services. The reason for the restrictions on uses that require water and sewer services to
function is due to a lack of these services. The applicant and property owner are working with the
private water and sewer companies in the area with service areas quarter mile south of the site.
During the individual plan of developments.
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BASE ZONING DISTRICT PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT
REGULATION
REGULATIONS (IND-2) REGULATIONS (IND-2 IUPD)
Maximum Height 60' 60’
Minimum Front Yard 20' 20’
None and 10’ adjacent to rural None and 10’ adjacent to rural or
Minimum Side Yard
or residential zoning districts residential zoning districts
Minimum Street-side Yard 10' 10’
10’ and 25’ adjacent to rural or 10’ and 25’ adjacent to rural or
Minimum Rear Yard
residential zoning districts residential zoning districts
Minimum Lot Area 6,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width 60' 60’
Maximum Lot Coverage 60% 60%
Parking Spaces See parking regulations See parking regulations
Minimum Screening 6' solid wall 6' solid wall
There will be no overnight
accommodations inside the
industrial portion of the site.
Adult clubs and retail.
Nightclubs.
Marijuana retail uses and
Prohibited Uses cultivation.
Residential uses.
Uses acceptable to MCESD for
wastewater disposal via onsite
septic systems and access to
water via a public water system
or from a water provider
Aerial photos of subject site
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Aerial image & surrounding environs
Eagle view of subject site looking south into subject parcel (aerial image dated 10/22/21).
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Land Use Exhibit Excerpt
Zoning Exhibit Excerpt
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Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
7. On-site: Rural-43 / Natural desert
North: Rural-43 / Natural desert
South: Rural-43 / Natural desert
East: Rural-43 / Single-family residence and natural desert
West: 339th Ave. then Rural-43 / Natural desert
Zoning Map of the Site and Surrounding area
Land Use Plan of the site and Surrounding area
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Utilities, Services and Infrastructure:
8. Water: Well (Global Water Co. proposed)
Wastewater: Septic system (Global Water Co. proposed)
School District: Saddle Mountain Unified School District
Fire: Arizona Fire and Medical
Police: MCSO
Electric: APS
This site is near the service area of the Water Utility of Greater Tonopah, Inc. a subsidiary of Global
Water Company. According to the applicant they are actively working to include the site within
this water service extending waterlines northward on 339th Ave. However, evidence of this
negotiation or statement from this company that the area will be incorporated has not yet been
presented. The applicant has mentioned that wells might be an option utilizing groundwater;
however, a letter from ADWR stating drawing from a well will not have a detrimental impact on
water supply has not been submitted by the applicant.
Additionally, the site is within the Hassayampa Utility Company a subsidiary of Global Water
Company who provides sewer services. The applicant’s client is also actively working to
incorporate into the sewer district. Both of these services are available a quarter mile south of
this site. Evidence of this negotiation or statement from this company that the area will be
incorporated has not yet been presented.
The site is in eastern Tonopah with the nearest Sherrif’s office located in downtown Buckeye over
16 miles east. The nearest fire station is in Wintersburg seven miles from the site and at this time
no will serve letter has been submitted by a fire protection service. The nearest hospital to this
site is Abrazo Medical Center in Buckeye approx. 15 miles east of the site near I-10. The nearest
school is Winters Well Elementary School located a mile west of the site. The subject site is within
the APS electric service area but at this time a will serve letter has not yet been submitted. The
nearest electric substation is eight miles southwest of the site.
Right-of-Way:
9. 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
339th Ave. 40’ 65’ Urban Principal Arterial
Roosevelt St. 0’ 40’ (Reserved) Collector Roadway
335th Ave. 0’ 40’ (Reserved) Collector Roadway
10. Currently, the only paved roadway to this site is 339th Ave., which offers two bi-directional
vehicular travel lanes that connects along 339th Ave. to the I-10 interchange a half mile north. The
applicant discussed dedication of 25’ of half-width right-of-way adjacent to the site for 339th Ave.
that would be able to accommodate future development making this a principal arterial that can
accommodate urban type development. Additionally, MCDOT is requesting to reserve 40’ of half-
width rights-of-way for Roosevelt St. along the site’s north boundary and 335th Ave. along the east
boundary. Any necessary half-street improvements will be determined in the plan of development
stage with traffic studies.
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Adopted Plan:
11. Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan (adopted 9/6/00): The plan designates 80% of this site as Retail
Commercial Center (CRC) which denotes areas where general neighborhood/ community based
commercial uses may take place. The CRC designation provides for the sale of convivence goods
and personal services. Whereas 20% of this site is within the Rural Densities (now referred to as
SFR-Rural in Framework 2040), for up to one dwelling unit per acre due to the lack of urban
services.
12. Maricopa County Framework 2040 Comprehensive Plan (adopted 5/20/26): This development
is not located with a municipal planning area, development master plan, nor part of an
improvement association. Since the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan designates most of the site as
Retail Commercial Center technically classifies this site in the Urban Growth Area; however,
without water or sewer services to the site keeps this site part of the Rural Influence Area. This
proposal for distribution facilities can be accommodated in both a Rural Influence Area and an
Urban Growth Area as listed in Framework 2040, making the distribution facility part of the
request in conformance. Additionally, since this site is in the Urban Growth Area makes the
commercial retail aspect of this request in conformance, as well.
13. Staff analysis of the subject requests is based on the plan’s Urban Solutions for Urban
Development strategies. This site lacks access to potable water service lines and verification
from the nearest water service company has not been obtained at this time. Another issue is
availability and capacity of sewer service. Verification of a sewer service company has not been
provided. The capacity of the roadway network will accommodate the proposed development
once the necessary street improvements are completed. This area does have access to dry
utilities, such as electric and telephone services. Law enforcement can timely access the site via
freeway from downtown Buckeye, and access to the nearest hospital can be timely along the
same freeway.
14. These requests further the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan:
a. Transportation Policy #1.5: Maricopa County supports the preservation of rights-of-way,
as necessary to maintain and extend the grid system, to support: The developer is
supportable of MCDOTs request for right-of-way dedication of 339th Ave. Moreover, the
developer is willing to reserve and not develop within the 40’ reserved half-width rights-of-
way for both Roosevelt St. and 335th Ave. All of which will preserve the County’s grid
system.
b. Economic Growth Goal #1: Foster a diverse and balanced economy to promote long-term
economic stability and economic resiliency: This request to provide distribution centers
while preserving an area along 339th Ave. for commercial development will foster a diverse
and balanced economy that will bring long-term stability to an area where this is a rarity.
c. Economic Growth Goal #2: Support the growth of opportunity in the local and regional
economies: This request will create a new growth opportunity by developing a well-
planned commerce park that will create new jobs and opportunities that are currently
lacking in this part of the County.
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Public Participation Summary:
15. 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 the report, the applicant received no concerns
from the public.
16. Staff subsequently received one support letter. It mentions support for the new retail options and
employment opportunities this will bring to the area.
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
17. N/A
Staff Analysis:
18. The CPA furthers the noted goals and objectives of the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan. The
majority of the site is already designated for higher-intensity non-residential land uses. When the
area plan designated the area as a retail commercial center this was illustrated conceptually as
a large node around the freeway interchange without any regard for existing parcel line
configurations. Moreover, when the plan was created 26 years ago discussion of diversifying the
Tonopah area with industrial land employment opportunities was minimal. This proposed
industrial land use designation will maintain commercial retail land uses along 339th Ave. while
adding distribution and light industrial employment options that will further the economic viability
of the immediate area. Such uses are appropriate proximate to the freeway.
19. The proposed IND-2 IUPD zoning is consistent with industrial zoning in the general area to the
west. This region of the county is growing and industrializing with large power generation and
energy storage facilities. There is new demand for logistics and distribution facilities along the I-
10 freeway that is expected to increase upon development of the I-11 corridor planned to the east.
With the additional freeway system in the area there will be an increasing demand for truck
distribution centers, logistics facilities, and freeway oriented commercial uses. This proposal will
help meet the demand for these types of uses in the area.
20. Site development is proposed to be completed in phases. There is interest in developing a public
water system utilizing wells if water service cannot be obtained from Global Water Company.
Additionally, the IUPD will limit the site to uses that can accommodate wastewater service via
onsite septic systems until such time the site is served by sewer.
21. Distribution facilities can be provided in both a Rural Influence Area and an Urban Growth Area,
making this request in conformance with the county’s plan. The area of commercial retail
development is possible in an Urban Growth Area. These requests will bring opportunities for
economic growth as a diverse development bringing in employment opportunities for area
residents that is completely absent in this part of the County making these requests a catalyst for
economic development in this area.
Recommendations:
22. For the reasons outlines in this report, staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion
recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve CPA260005.
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23. For the reasons outlines in this report, staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion
recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve Z260008 subject to the following
conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:
a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Zoning Exhibit
entitled “Hassayampa Distribution Center“, consisting of one full-size sheets, dated June
19, 2026, and stamped received June 23, 2026, except as modified by the following
conditions.
b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “Hassayampa Distribution Center”, consisting of nine pages, dated June 14, 2026,
and stamped received June 23, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions.
c. Any development on this site shall abide by all requirements, studies, or provisions
required from the Arizona Game & Fish Department.
d. Administrative approval of a Plan of Development will be required prior to approval and
issuance of construction permits to develop and establish use of the site. Prior to
issuance of a building permit, written confirmation will be required from the emergency
fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed in
accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection
service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy,
local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required.
e. All plan of developments on this site shall provide a will serve letter from APS or other
electric company that services this area.
f. The following IND-2 IUPD development standards shall apply:
1. All IND-2 development standards shall apply.
2. There shall be no overnight accommodations other than on the 13.5 acres of the
commercial portion of the site.
3. Permitted uses: The IUPD zoning overlay is applied to restrict the use of the site.
Until such time as the site is served by sewer, uses on the site shall only be those
acceptable to the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD)
that can be accommodated by septic systems. A public water system and public
sewer system shall be required prior to establishment of any non-residential use
that requires potable water. If the service is provided by a water and sewer
company then a will serve letter from that company shall be provided on any plan
of developments on this site.
4. Prohibited uses: adult-oriented businesses, nightclubs, marijuana establishments/
cultivation facilities, and/or residential uses.
g. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1. Any new site improvements shall require a Plan of Development with an
engineered grading and drainage plan and traffic impact study.
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2. The site contains areas of regulated floodplains (FEMA Zone AE/FW). Any
development must comply with the Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County.
Re-delineation of the floodplain shall require CLOMR/LOMR processed by the
County Flood Control District.
3. Since 339th Ave. is classified as an urban principal arterial requiring fee dedication
of a 65-foot half street from the section line as per the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance Section 804. It is the developer’s responsibility to determine if the
existing right-of-way is fee simple, if not then the developer will need to provide the
right-of-way in said form. The developer must provide, at applicant’s expense, an
Americal Land Title Association (“ALTA”) Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance
showing title vested in Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State of
Arizona. Dedication shall be completed by time of permit approval or after six
months after Board of Supervisors’ approval if no MCDOT or P&D Permit is
required.
4. All utilities or underground facilities within or adjacent to the required right-of-way
that may have prior rights and/or require relocation shall be indicated on future
site plans.
5. Dedication of roadway right-of-way may be required along Roosevelt St. along the
north site boundary and 331st Ave. along the east site boundary with half-widths of
40’ based on the classification of these roadways as collector streets, determined
by MCDOT during the plan of development phase and these rights-of-ways shall
be reserved on this site.
6. Given the site’s proximity to Interstate-10, the applicant shall inquire on how this
development will impact the highway via the ADOT’s red-letter process via their
link: redletter@azdot.gov.
7. Without the submittal of a plan of development, no development approval will be
inferred by the engineer review, including, but not limited to drainage design,
access, and roadway design, access and roadway alignments. These items will be
addressed as development plans progress and are submitted to the County for
further review and/or entitlement.
8. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only.
All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 905
of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards, and best practices at the time of
application of plan of developments and applications for construction.
h. Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Zone Change
by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in
accordance with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance.
i. The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant,
with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the property to
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enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application,
subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, the property
may be considered for revocation to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It
is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either revocation due to the failure to comply with
any conditions, does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use,
divide, sell or possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value of the
property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation of the
Zone Change. Zone Change enhances the value of the property above its value as of the
date the Zone Change is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value
of the property as if the Zone Change had never been granted.
Presented by: Martin Martell, Planner
Reviewed by: Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor
Attachments: Case Maps (2 pages)
Land Use Plan (reduced 8.5”x11”, 1 page)
Zoning Exhibit (reduced 8.5”x11”, 1 page)
CPA Narrative Report (13 pages)
Narrative Report (9 pages)
MCDOT comments (1 page)
MCESD comments (3 pages)
DPR comments (2 pages)
AZG&FD comments (3 pages)
8-20-26 Support Letter (1 page)
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Application Name: Hassayampa Distribution Center
Legal Description
1N-5W-4
Applicant Applicant Phone/Email
6023670464
Ed Reichenberg
CPA260005
Case Address Parcel Primary:504-11-001
Generated August 12, 2026 4:17 PM Gross Acres: 59 approx. Map scale 1:4,841
Supervisor District No. 4
General Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designations listed in the Tonopah/
Arlington Area Plan from Retail Commercial Center/RDA to Industrial.
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Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ

Application Name: Hassayampa Distribution Center
Legal Description
1N-5W-4
Applicant Applicant Phone/Email
6023670464
Ed Reichenberg
Z260008
Case Address Parcel Primary:504-11-001
751 N 339TH AVE TONOPAH, AZ 85354
TONOPAH, AZ 85354
Generated August 12, 2026 4:15 PM Gross Acres: 73 approx. Map scale 1:6,521
Supervisor District No. 4
Zone change with Overlay from Rural 43 to IND-2 IUPD for a distribution facility -- Without a Plan of
Development
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Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ

Hassayampa Distribution Center
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case #CPA260005
Commercial Retail Center and Rural Densities to Commercial Retail Center, Industrial and Rural
Densities
Revised June 19th, 2026
/ RURAL-43
1
RURAL-43
73
68.75
RURAL-43
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
RETAIL 59.5 ACRES
CENTER
13.5 ACRES
RURAL DENSITIES
(0-1)
RURAL-43
Reserved right-of-way of 40-feet for both
Roosevelt Avenue and 335th Avenue
And 65-feet for 339th Ave
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Hassayampa Distribution Center
Zoning Exhibit Case #Z260008
Existing Zoning Rural-43 to
Proposed Zone Change with Overlay to Ind-2 IUPD
Revised June 19th, 2026
/ RURAL-43
1
RURAL-43
73
68.75
RURAL-43
(ALIGNMENT)
AVE
355TH
RURAL-43
Reserved right-of-way of 40-feet for both
Roosevelt Avenue and 335th Avenue
And 65-feet for 339th Ave
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Request for
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
from Community Retail Center and Rural Densities to Industrial
Hassayampa Distribution Center
APN# 504-11-001
Case #CPA260005
Roosevelt Street
Site
Avenue
339th
Van Buren Street
The Site is a ¼ mile
north of Van Buren
Street and 339th
Submitted: February 20, 2026
Resubmitted June 14, 2026
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Narrative
A. Executive Summary
This is a request to amend part of the Tonopah-Arlington Plan from Community Retail Center
and Rural Densities to Industrial. Part of the proposed site will be unchanged; this request is for only
the area that has the requested amendment.
The Hassayampa Distribution Center is a 73-acre project planned to be a commercial and
industrial center located a ¼ mile north of Van Buren and 339th Avenue. A large portion of the
property is located within a “Community Retail Center” node located at 339th Avenue and
Interstate 10.
Tonopah-Arlington Area Plan
Site
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Approximately 13.5 acres will stay the current Community Rural Center, approximately 54.5-
acres will be amended from Community Rural Center to Industrial, and the remaining 5 acres
will be amended from Rural Densities to Industrial.
B. Below describes the alignment of the proposed plan with the existing plans in the Tonopah-
Arlington Area.
Currently Hassayampa Distribution Center is located within the Tonopah-Arlington Area Plan
area. The area plan currently has located a large non-residential area overlaying most of the site,
with only a small portion falling outside on the southeast corner. The use designated on the plan
is Community Retail Center, CRC. HDC is requesting to change the designated land use for the
eastern 59.5 acres portion of the site for distribution centers and light industrial uses and leaving
the rest of the site in the CRC.
The site is located less than a mile from Interstate 10. It is located on 339th Avenue with an
existing on-ramp. 339th Avenue is already is accustomed to truck and RV traffic, with the areas
just north Interstate having a greater variety of land uses, but is also in the process of approving
Ind-3 IUPD on a 1000-acre+ tract of land. In addition to the west of the site there is a 200-acre+
area industrial park that is similar to the applicant’s request and not the Tonopah-Arlington Plan.
Summary, the trend in the area has redirected itself to the current use being requested. The plan
was created when master planned communities, such as Tartesso were popular. The trend is to
distribution, labor oriented industrial where support is available and less demand square
footages of brick and mortar commercial.
The following Goals and Objectives stated below will further describe the intent of Hassayampa
Distribution Center.
C. Taken from the Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan
The proposed use is an improvement to Framework 2040 Comprehensive Plan due to changes
with retail purchases and life-style trends. The proposed site is oriented to servicing the
Interstate 10 Corridor commerce and the changes in focus from “brick and mortar” retail stores
to a very mobile alternative and dependence for quicker distribution methods. The proposed use
for retail is still partially remaining, but more space for distribution conveniently placed to
service the wider distribution and general industrial needs is added.
• Is the area within the current limits of a Municipal Planning Area (MPA)? Note: This site is
not within a MPA.
• Is the area within an approved Development Master Plan (DMP)? Note: This site is not
within a DMP.
• Is the area within an Improvement Association: Note: This site is not within an Improvement
Association.
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• Identify if this site is designated for Rural Land Uses in the Comprehensive Plan? Note: Since
the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan designates most of the site as Retail Commercial Center
and it’s near Global Water/Sewer area the site would be classified as Urban Land Uses.
• Identify if this site is designated for Urban Land Uses in the Comprehensive Plan? Note:
Since the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan designates most of the site as Retail Commercial
Center and it’s near Global Water/Sewer area the site would be classified as Urban Land
Uses.
• Identify if the site is designated for Urban Land Uses in a Municipal Plan? Note: The site is not
within a MPA.
• Does the area the site is located in has an assurance of timely annexation from a
municipality? Note: This site is not within a MPA so this site does not qualify.
D. Is the site within a Rural Service Area or Urban Growth Area per the Municipal-Rural
Framework in the Comprehensive Plan?
Note: Since this site is not within a MPA, not in a county island, or improvement district, it would
be in a Rural Service Area.
E. Access to services that conform with Urban Development strategy.
• Does the site have access to potable water services and infrastructure? The applicant is
working to be incorporated into Global Water franchise area. Once serviced and required water
lines are constructed the property users will have potable water. Until then, there will be
well water provided for all water needs.
• Does the site have sewer service? The applicant is working to be incorporated into Global Water
franchise area. Once serviced and required sewer lines are constructed the property users
will have sewer service. Until then, there will be septic tanks provided for sewer needs.
Septic tanks will be initially restricted to 24,000-gallons unless a more detailed submittal is
applied for.
• If applicable, does the site have any flood control management systems in place? The site is
currently in its natural state with only area roads interrupting drainage flows. When the site
is developed and engineered during the Plan of Development phase, and subsequent
drainage plans and structures are constructed, will be systems be put in place
• Does the site have dry utilities available? Yes, there is Arizona Public Service services are
available and present in the area.
• Does the site have access to law enforcement and fire service? Yes, Arizona Fire and
Medical Authority will provide service to this site. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s
department provide law enforcement.
• If applicable, does the site have access to school facilities? Yes, K-8 Saddle Mountain Unified
District, and High School, Buckeye Union High School District
• If applicable, does the site have access to library services? Yes, the Maricopa County
system.
• Does the site have access to roadways, highways, or interstate highways? The site has
immediate access to the paved 339th Avenue. There are other paved and gravel roads in the
immediate area that offer access to the vast area. The site is less than a mile south of the
interchange of 339th Avenue and Interstate 10.
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• Does the site have access to alternative transportation multi-modal facilities available? No
LAND USE GOAL #1,
• Land Use Goal #1, “Achieve balanced and efficient development patterns”.
The goal of HDC is to provide access to a more cost and time efficient method to handling
the distribution and assembly needs. In the short term there are immediate needs to assist
in handling goods from California that have been restricted by federal trucking standards. As
the area grows more local needs will come into place. In addition, additional infrastructure
will be added by the surrounding community that will allow more intense use of these
properties. Any changes will be under a different submittal and different public reviews. HDC
will be designed to fit today and will be designed to handle future needs so it does not
become antiquated.
• Land Use Goal #2, “Provide regional leadership on land use issues”
Hassayampa Distribution Center will lead the way for providing needed assistance as the
Phoenix Metropolitan market matures. HDC will service the current demands that need
significant space located in a periphery area which HDC occupies. There are significant
changes in the market centering around the revolution of “AI”. There are undetermined
needs at this time, but quality space will be needed to serve the new demands.
• Land Use Goal #3, “Protect public health, safety and well-being”.
The largest semi-trucks or trains move interstate commerce. Rail is not an option along the
Interstate 10 corridor. Smaller trucks then will move the goods to more detailed locations in
the metroplex. Smaller trucks are safer in local venues.
• Land Use Goal #4, “Exercise sound financial management through land use decisions
that build the county’s fiscal strength”.
Circulation elements are among, if not the most severe cost items in a large metroplex.
Added lanes, heavy weight allowances and large radius access will not be greatly impacted
by HDC, but rather will assist in creating less demand. HDC is very convenient to in-place
circulation infrastructure because the site is already is in place. Extra streets, extra
allowances for heavy duty streets, additional signalization are reduced by being very close to
an existing heavy circulation network.
Economic Goals and Objectives
• Economic Growth Goal l#1, “Contribute to be an effective regional economy”,
HDC’s mission statement is to provide spaces to create an efficient regional economy.
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• Economic Growth Goal # 2, Have a diverse and balanced economy to promote long-term
economic stability and economic resiliency.”
HDC will be designed to be resilient. At this time due to the limitations because of the lack of
public infrastructure HDC will be designed to work within the required limits imposed, but
via future separate submittal will be allowed to amend and meet future needs. There are
no state-of-the-art distribution facilities in this immediate area that will provide employment
locations for the workers living in the area. There will be a diversity of employment close by
with this development.
• Economic Growth Goal #3, Attract knowledge industries in a range of Basic Sector
clusters, and attract the knowledge workers they need by achieving quality of place and
quality of life.
HDC will offer space for any variety of users allowed within the constraints of the
infrastructure limitations and the uses allowed in the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning
Ind 2 code requirements.
• Economic Growth Goal #4, Create and grow a diverse business climate.
This will similar to the response to Goal #3.
Maricopa County Framework 2040
LAND USE
• “Promote efficient land development that is compatible with the adjacent land uses, is well
integrated with the transportation system, and is sensitive to the natural environment” is the
first “Goals and Objectives” statement in the Land Use section of the area plan.
o The proposed site is appropriate at these off-interchange sites. They are close and
convenient for facilitating the least impact of the movement of large vehicles while being
convenient for access to from the sites to the freeway.
o The proposed sites do not need sound measures due to the uses are not necessarily
sensitive as residential would be to freeway noise.
o The proposed uses act as a buffer between more residentially oriented uses and the
freeway.
• Tonopah/Arlington Objective L.1a. “Create orderly, efficient, and functional development
patterns.”
o The proposed sites are situated close to the Interstate 10 Freeway.
o The uses and the width of these major streets will act as buffers from potentially less intense
land uses.
• Tonopah/Arlington Objective L.1 b. “Create high quality residential, commercial, and industrial
land developments that are compatible with adjacent land uses.”
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o It is the intent that the proposed industrial park be as quality as are other planned and built
facilities are currently. Screen walls, colors, lighting, consistency of the design elements,
lighting, landscaping, and safety are all to meet current standards expected.
o The Plan of Development will not be submitted at this time. The Plan of Development will
detail standards that will dictate quality features and attributes that support the quality
features.
• Tonopah/Arlington Objective L.2” Provide for functional, efficient and cost-effective system of
utilities, facilities and services to serve county and employment centers.”
o The proposed land use is situated to move traffic with the least traffic impact to an existing
area. The proposed use will be a high-quality employment center that will be sized to use
electrical distribution in place and to be sized to the level allowed with less than 24,000
gallon/day septic, and the required water availability.
o It will be goal to design any facility built within the park to be designed for a smooth
transition to formal services provided by Global Water.
• Tonopah/Arlington Objective L.3a “Provide sufficient public services for intensity of land uses”
o The proposed use will create an employment opportunity near an existing nodal hub that
will support other demand alternatives and public services.
o General circulation infrastructure is generally in place or has been defined by what has been
constructed or is the norm. Having a proposed use as intense as this is proposed to be will
make other opportunities being proposed more feasible.
• Tonopah/Arlington Objective L.3b. “Minimize conflicts between urban and rural uses”.
o The proposed use is located close to a freeway. The traffic generated will be quickly
distributed to Interstate 10 and not be distributed through any existing residential areas.
TRANSPORTAION
• Tonopah/Arlington Objective T.1, “Establish a circulation system that provides for the safe,
convenient and efficient movement of goods and people throughout Maricopa County.”
o This objective is the basis for this development. The proposed development is creating a
location for goods and services to be moved from the Southern California market to
reasonable “turn-around/return trip” point for trucking services.
o Other “turn-around/return trip” locations farther to the east make also similar points, but
the Hassayampa Distribution Center is much better and affords less of a rush to meet time
standards.
o This location is located west of all the current distribution routes off Interstate 10, which are
I-17, Loop 101, LOOP 202, Loop 303, Sun Valley Parkway and the future Interstate 11, there
will be no back-tracking required at this location.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
• Tonopah/Arlington Goal 1, “Encourage developments that are compatible with the natural
environmental features and which do not lead to their destruction”.
o This site is in area, although parts are native, that has been highly disturbed by existing
development of businesses and the freeway.
• Tonopah/Arlington Goal 2, “Improve air and minimize noise impacts”.
o Noise standards will be stated with the Plan of Development.
o The type of activity that will be proposed will be required to meet air quality standards, with
minimal impacts.
• Tonopah/Arlington Objective 2, “Protect and preserve existing water resources and minimize
flood hazards”.
o There is a significant wash that crosses the both properties that is allowed to be continuous
under the freeway.
o The wash will be made safe for development, all property developed will be planned and
approved by the Maricopa County Engineering Department.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Tonopah/Arlington Objective 1, “Permit major commercial and job employment centers
where the labor force and infrastructure exist or are expanding.”.
o Interstate 10 and the interchange at 339th Avenue has significant infrastructure in
place.
o There are developments that are built in the immediate area that count on
seasonal demand that would be better served by longer term stays.
o There is a growing need for easing the movement of goods and services from
California, this will be a good hub for the economic pipeline chain.
• Tonopah/Arlington Objective 2. “In developments with densities greater than one
dwelling unit per acre, create a land use environment that generates a diversified
economic base which fosters varied employment opportunities, and encourages business
formation and expansion”.
o This is the mission statement for the proposed development.
o The business will be designed and phased in a way that will be sized to meet water
and sewerage requirements, while providing buildings sized to attract a larger
market base allowing local residents a chance to enjoy a rural life style with
suburban employment opportunities placed in an area already designated for more
intense growth.
On-site and regional location
Hassayampa Distribution Center is located on the eastern side of the Tonopah/Arlington Area
Plan. The property is located just south of Interstate 10, approximately a ¼ mile north of Van
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Buren Street and 339th Avenue. The 339th Avenue and Interstate 10 interchange is less than a ½
mile to the north.
Aerial View Showing Distance Between I-10 and Site
TA Travel Center
Site
Just to the northwest of the property is an existing TA Travel Center. Just to the north of
Interstate 10 on the west side of 339th Avenue is a recently zoned 1124-acre IND-3 IUPD property.
Just a ¼ mile south of the property is a large RV Park.
CPA size and description of land use types by acreages
Hassayampa Distribution Center is 73-acres in size, 13.5-acres will remain as currently
designated Community Retal Center, 53-acres will be amended from Community Retail Center to
Industrial, and the remaining 6-acres of property is proposed to be amended from Rural
Residential to Industrial.
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Partial View of the Tonopah-Arlington Plan
Roosevelt Street
Ave
Site
339th
Van Buran Street
Roads/transportation systems serving the proposed project
Hassayampa Distribution Center is located on 339th Avenue, one the main avenues in Tonopah.
339th Avenue is the closest interchange arterial to Metropolitan Phoenix. Recent activity has
given heightened offering and actions. As stated above there has been recent significant
amendments and proposals given heightened awareness and activity on 339th Avenue.
Suitability with surrounding land uses
HDC is well within the in-fill of the current activities and the uses. HDC is very close to one of the
two existing travel centers, close to the +/-1124-acre Ind-3 IUPD, and HDC is between the
Interstate 10 and a recently built and large RV Center.
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Context Map to Surrounding Newly Zoned 1124 acres Ind-3 IUPDn north of
Interstate 10 TA
Travel Center New Industrial 200-acre Park
New Large RV Park
State Land
Site
F. Overall Improvement
The Hassayampa Distribution Center will be improvement to the Tonopah/Arlington Area. It is
one of the best located properties for the proposed use. HDC is between an intense non-
residential TA Travel Center, and a large RV Park. To the west of the property is a recently zoned
200-acre+ industrial park that will channel traffic to approximately HDC’s northwest corner. As
stated above, the recently zoned +/-1124-acre Ind-3 IUPD property will set a trend for
commercial and distribution to similar uses proposed for HDC.
G. Adversely Impacts
Adverse impacts are few. There is always the common impact of more traffic. HDC’s traffic will be
directed to 339th Avenue. The portion of added traffic does not impact many existing resident’s
surface traffic. The portion of added traffic will be short and more able to be improved.
Other than traffic HDC is the appropriate use. Commercial retail, employment, higher volumes of
larger vehicle traffic and more general activities should be located near interstate interchanges.
HDC is close to the interchange, not too close, but the appropriate distance to properly manage
traffic that is generated.
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H. Consistent with the Overall Intent
The Tonopah Arlington Area Plan designated a large node at this location. If there was not just a
large circle placed on a map a couple of decades ago the property would probably have been
designated Community Retail Center. In the time since the formation of the plan many changes
have occurred. Amazon and many other forms of retail have changed the focus from brick and
mortar stores to less retail centers and more distribution. Warehousing, especially in areas
convenient to major travel ways like Interstate 10 are and will become more critical in the future.
I. Consistent with the Specific Goals
The goal of the Tonopah Arlington Area Plan was to service the community with a community
center. HDC is a commercial and distribution center. It provides focus to the community. It
provides products, services, employment opportunities, support for the thousands of acres of
developments not placed in high traffic areas. Interstate freeways were meant to move large
volumes of people, services, products and opportunities that enrich the entire community.
The Tonopah Arlington Area Plan recognized that over 20 years ago, HDC is following through
with the plan with only a slight variation and a timely update.
Tone of the Tonopah-Arlington Area Plan’s mission statements was as copied below,
There has been significant residential added since the drafting of the Tonopah-Arlington Area
Plan. There has been little, if not less commercial, services and distribution added since the
drafting of the plan. Fires or economics have impacted some of the older businesses, the net
effect residents want more competition, more choices, closer services is a common comment by
many of the resident’s conversations.
J. Potential adverse impacts to the Comprehensive Plan.
• Does the request alter acceptable land use patterns to the detriment of the Plan? No, the
majority of the site area is located in a large circle designated as Community Retail Center, a
non-residential designation. This designated use has been in place for many years and was
not recently updated with the Framework 2040 Plan. The proposed use is an updated use
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partially offering local and potential regional retail and also providing distribution and other
industrial classed uses.
• Does the proposal require public expenditures for larger more expensive infrastructure?
This is true for any progressive improvements. HDC will work with Maricopa County
Planning and Development as well as other departments to upgrade it’s part of the
infrastructure improvements. Needed dedications and other improvements will be critical
links in the proper development of the area.
• Does the request require public improvements to roads, sewer, or water systems that are
needed to support the proposal? Yes, as stated above the users will be required to improve
roadways as part of Plan of Development requirements. Water and sewer will be handled
privately until arrangements can be put in place with Global Water.
• Does the request adversely impact planned uses because of increased traffic? The
development of the property in this area will sufficiently offset by added impacts caused by
the users. Traffic studies will be detailing the current situation and the show what the
needed improvements to not add diversity to the levels of service of roadways.
• Does the request affect the livability of the area or health or safety of present and future
residents? The development of the property in this area will sufficiently offset by added
impacts caused by the users. Traffic studies will be detailing the current situation and the
show what the needed improvements to not add diversity to the levels of service of
roadways.
• Does the request adversely impact the natural environment or scenic quality of the area in
contradiction to the plan? HDC will not adversely impact this area with typical alluvial
desert with a wash. The wash will be engineered to handle the historical flows as required.
If there are environmentally sensitive areas, then the mitigation or use will be reviewed and
mitigated during the Plan of Development phase.
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Request for Rezoning
from Rural-43 to Ind-2 IUPD
Hassayampa Distribution Center
APN# 504-11-001
Case #Z260008
Interstate 10
Roosevelt Street
Site
Avenue
339th
Van Buren Street
SWC of the site is a ¼ mile
north of 339th Avenue and
Van Buren Street
Submitted: February 20, 2026
Resubmitted June 14, 2026
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Purpose of Request
Esoteric Strategies LLC is requesting a Zoning Change with Overlay for a 73-acre ownership located
just south of the interchange at Interstate 10 and 339th Avenue. The request will be to rezone the parcel
from Rural-43 to Ind-2 IUPD for a proposed light industrial and commercial park. The proposed site is in
the area commonly known as Tonopah.
The IUPD overlay is requested for changes to the Ind-2 standards. The zone change approval is
conditional based on the requirement to receive will serve letters for water and sewer from Global
Water Co. prior to the submittal of any Plan of Development of this site. The two departments most
concerned with lot sizes, services and health standards will be Arizona Fire and Medical and Maricopa
County Environmental Services Department. Details, acceptable standards and requirements will be
defined by individual lot Planned of Development plans at a later date.
Description of Proposal
The proposed Hassayampa Distribution Center, HDC, will be designed with lots sized to accommodate
industrial and commercial buildings for retail sales, distribution and potentially light manufacturing or
assembly.
Maricopa County Assessor Aerial Map
Site
The property, shown above, is currently listed with the Maricopa County Assessor 504-11-001, 73.0-
acres. The proposed property does not include a 7.23-acre of this parcel located in the northwest corner,
which is under separate ownership and not a part of this zone change. The property is located in Section
4, T1N, R5W. The uses proposed will be compatible, and unless designed differently, the intent is to have
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a central access road at the southern edge of the exception. There will be a loop created by access from
Roosevelt Street and the second from the central spine road.
The western portion of the site along 339th Avenue, which is +/- 682-feet wide, and 13.5-acres in size,
will be for commercial uses, and the remaining 59.5-acres will be reserved for light industrial uses. The
commercial uses will support the distribution operation, employee and local retail needs of the area.
Any commercial uses within this area as well as any uses with HDC will be built to Ind-2 IUPD
development standards except amended in the Comparison Table. Outside storage will be allowed, but
will be screened from view by at least a 6-foot-high solid wall. The only uses allowing sleeping accommodations
will be hotels, motels, daycares, and hospitals on this site.
The locating of the various lots will be on structured streets to allow safe and comprehensible
movement, whether straight line or turning for any size vehicle. Dead-end streets are discouraged, and
cul-de-sacs only if there is a well-designed movement for large trucks, service and emergency vehicles.
The users for each lot will be required to resolve their septic and water services via a separate Plan of
Development process. These required standards will be set by the Maricopa County Environmental
Services Department for septic. Water will be available based on both Maricopa County Environmental
Services Department and Arizona Fire and Medical Authority’s requirements. In the term prior to Global
Water providing water and sewer services water will be provided by wells built to Public Water System or
Community Water System requirements. Sewer will be generally 24,000-gallon tanks or less, if over
24,000 gallons the user will entitle the system as required.
When Global Water is providing services there will still be the Plan of Development requirement, but
standards may very via administrative changes with the Maricopa County Planning and Development
Department. Storm water retention and fire suppression standards may be allowed to be designed with
several lots, rather than individually.
HDC as a whole and the individual lot designs will be reviewed and approved via required Plan of
Development, POD. The Plan of Development plans will be required to show lot and street plan design,
parking, screen walls, drainage/retention and all required site plan requirements. The Plan of
Development narratives will describe architecture style, character, colors, parking requirements, building
heights, required “dark-sky” lighting, security provisions, retention, signage, screen walls, landscaping,
traffic analysis, hours of activity and other requirements for Maricopa County Planning and
Development’s approval.
HDC, as seen on the figure below, the enlarged view shows the parcel mostly within the “Community
Retail Center” designation of the Tonopah Arlington Area Plan, not a residential designation. HDC is
located on 339th Avenue and has immediate access to the interchange at 339th Avenue and Interstate 10
less than a mile to the north. Developed access to a major freeway with current trucking activity is
already occurring. The TA Travel Center, a short few hundred yards to the northwest has been using this
interchange for years.
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Tonopah Arlington Area Plan
Community Retail Center in Red
Residential in Yellow
Site Site in Black
HDC will work with the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department for handling of
ephemeral streams, see figure below, sensitive habitats and wildlife. There will be a submittal to Arizona
Game and Fish as part of the approval prior to each Plan of Development plan. The process will define
the mitigation process to work within the county and AZG&F goals. In addition to the above, the natural
preservation and historical requirements will be done prior to approval of Plan of Development plans.
Site
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Relationship to Surrounding Properties
The first interchange west of the Hassayampa River, shown with an arrow on the figure below, occurs at
339th Avenue and Interstate 10. East of the Hassayampa River is generally controlled by the City of
Buckeye and has a different character of the land west of the river. The area to the northeast is where
Tartesso, and other large master planned developments along the Sun Valley Parkway exist. It appears
Sun Valley Parkway will be a strong residential corridor where Interstate 10 west of the Hassayampa
River will have more warehousing close to the arterial.
Although not exactly defined Tonopah exists west of the Hassayampa River. The very large Belmont
Master Planned Community, Hassayampa Ranch and a movie studio are planned just north of HDC, north
of Interstate 10. Recently a 1124-acre zoning case is being processed through the Maricopa County
Planning and Development Department that is the southern part of Belmont. It is contiguous to 339th
Avenue, but a few miles to the north.
Site
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Closer to HDC there is a TA Travel Center on the southwest corner of Interstate 10 and 339th Avenue, see
cover sheet aerial map, and the map below. There is +/-200+-acre industrial park being located to the
west of the TA Travel Center of the site south of Interstate 10. There are rural residential lots sporadically
in the area. The individual residential lots are created by lot splitting, not subdividing.
The newest development is a large RV Resort just to the south. The 200+-acre industrial park and RV
Resort are served by Global Water.
Site
Hassayampa Distribution Center will benefit this area by providing needed retail shopping, needed
community support services, employment, and distribution opportunities. The site is located
conveniently to the freeway and the many rural shoppers and users in this region. Users typically locate
within as short a distance to freeways, the distance to HDC is close to freeway, but is far enough
removed to allow better traffic management. To date most of the users have been solely highway
commercial, this is an opportunity to create commercial that serves the area residents, and distribution
that will lessen the need for many of the largest trucks from the freeways east of this location.
The immediate proximity of the site, the surrounding are listed below,
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To the west and north, zoned Rural-43, AZ State Trust Land, ASLD, is located north of the partially
dedicated Roosevelt Street, and west on the opposite side of 339th Avenue. Both of these properties are
vacant.
To the east and southeast, zoned Rural-43, there are a few residences on lot split land. And to the
southeast is vacant ASLD land.
To the south, Rural-43 zoned vacant land.
Location and Accessibility
Maricopa Department of Transportation, McDOT, will require the needed dedications outlined at the
time of Plan of Development approval. The necessary engineering and traffic studies will be provided
with the Plan of Development, POD.
The property fronts onto 339th Avenue, Roosevelt Street and 335th Avenue. The applicant will work with
Maricopa County Department of Transportation for right-of-way requirements and access. There will be
a 65-foot requirement onto 339th Avenue and 40-foot half street reservation for both Roosevelt Street
and 335th Avenue, unless a waiver is requested during the POD.
Circulation System
On-site circulation will be built to Maricopa County Transportation Standards, under a separate Plan of
Development process. Access to any lots will be paved with required standards and County standard
road/street edge requirements. Any access to the property and on-site access will be supported by a
traffic engineering study and licensed traffic engineering input. Pavement sections will be able to handle
large semi-trucks, and any turn lanes or other circulation requirements will be designed with civil and
traffic engineers, including required standards by the fire marshal’s requirements. Dead-end streets are
discouraged, and only cul-de-sacs if there is a well- designed movement for large trucks, service and
emergency vehicles.
Screening whether for parking lots or storage of any products or vehicles will be detailed for every
addition to the industrial park. There will be consistency of all attributes within the park, not only for
wall types, colors, massing, but also for any parking of vehicles. Vehicles will be parked or circulated on
paved surfaces. Parking spaces, whether handicapped or otherwise will be built to the standards listed in
Section 802 of the Zoning Ordinance and will be detailed with the various POD documents submitted.
Development Schedule
The demand in the area is increasing, especially with California distribution and supply chain timing
issues. Future applicants are advised to submit to Maricopa County Planning and Development for
confirmation of water and sewer service provisions prior to approval the Plan of Development.
Any development will be organized in a fashion that the property will be attractively built with designed
circulation, parking, screening, and lighting. The development will be done so that unbuilt areas will be
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not look like unmaintained areas or a failed park. Sales of property within HDC will appear phased and
coordinated. It is the plan to develop on lots on a central street, located at the southern edge of the
exception, or a design that allows safe, convenient and access to all potential future lots.
Lots, buildings and any circulation streets will be designed with the ability to serve the users with water,
septic and fire requirements, in the case Global Water service can be obtained. In the short term without
Global Water, each user will be a on a single lot and will provide water, sewer, fire suppression and the
drainage requirements all on the same lot not sharing or using neighboring lot areas to assist in meeting
the demands of each individual user.
Community Facilities and Services
As seen on the table below there are services provided in some cases, but they are limited at this time.
Fire suppression is provided by Arizona Fire and Medical, AZF&M.
There will be no residences allowed. Sleeping accommodations on site will be in the west 13.5 acres of the site.
Public Utilities and Services
There are minimal utilities in the general area, see the table below for methods to serve the Hassayampa
Distribution Center.
Service Provider
Water and Sewer Global Water will eventually provide water and sewer in the area, but none is
currently available. Each user will be required to prove their required minimum
amount of service capacities as part of the Plan of Development process.
• No one user will exceed a 24,000 gallon/day septic requirement*.
• The water requirement will be approved by the either the Maricopa
County Environmental Service or AZ Fire and Medical’s minimum
standards, whichever is greater.
• Reservoir tanks will be needed for fire management if Global Water Co.
service is not received.
• A public water system, if minimums are exceeded, will be needed and to
be approved by Maricopa County Environmental Services.
Electricity Arizona Public Service, APS
Gas and Trash Private
Police Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department, MCSO
Fire Arizona Fire and Medical provides services in the immediate area.
School The K-8 school district is Saddle Mountain Unified School District
The high school district is Buckeye Union High School District
*There is a maximum amount of capacity allowed for septic when reviewed by the McESD, anything above the required maximum, if requested
by an individual user will be requested by a separate submittal.
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Development Standards Table
Regulations Base Ind-2 Proposed IND-2 IUPD
Front Setback 20 feet 20 feet
Interior Side Setback None / 10 feet adjacent to rural or None / 10 feet adjacent to rural or
residential zoning districts residential zoning district
10-feet 10-feet
Street Side Setback
Rear Setback 10-feet / 25-feet adjacent to rural or 10-feet / 25-feet adjacent to rural or
residential zoning districts residential zoning districts
Lot Area 6,000 SF 6,000 SF
Lot Width 60 Feet 60 Feet
Lot Coverage 60 % 60 %
Height 60 Feet 60 Feet
Parking See MCZO Section 802 See MCZO Section 802
Screening Minimum 6-foot high Solid Wall Minimum 6-foot high Solid Wall
Restricted Uses • There will be no overnight
accommodations other than the
west 13.5-acress of the commercial
portion of the site.
• Uses not allowed on the HDC
property will include adult clubs and
adult book/paraphernalia stores;
dancehalls; any marijuana related
stores, rent or sale residential, and
uses that require water and sewer to
function until such time that these
can be obtained.
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MCDOT Planning TAC Comments
Date: 4/7/2026
TAC Assigned Number: CPA260005/Z260008
APN: 504-11-001
Description of Request: General Comprehensive Plan Amendment modifying the designated land
use listed in the Tonopah/Arlington Area Plan from Retail Commercial Center/Rural Densities to
Industrial Zone change with overlay from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD for distribution facilities.
Project Name: Hassayampa Distribution Center
Reviewer Contact Information
For any questions related to the comments herein please contact MCDOTPlanning@maricopa.gov
or 602-506-4619.
1st Submittal Comments
• 339th Avenue is classified as an urban principal arterial requiring fee dedication of a 65-foot
half street from the section line per the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Section 804.
o It is the developer's responsibility to determine if the existing right of way is
fee simple, if it is not then the developer will need to provide the right of way in said
form.
o Applicant is required to provide, at applicant’s expense, an American Land Title
Association (“ALTA”) Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance showing title vested in
Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona.
o Dedication shall be completed by time of permit approval or after 6 months after
BOS Approval if no MCDOT or PND permit is required.
• The above comments do not include identification of utilities or underground facilities
within or adjacent to the required right-of-way that may have prior rights and/or require
relocation.
• Any additional dedication and offsite improvement requirements will be determined by
MCDOT Traffic based on a submitted TIA/TIS and the above roadway classifications.
o If a TIA/TIS has been previously submitted, approval is valid for one year. If review
for construction is not underway within this time period, MCDOT may request an
updated traffic report to assess any changes in condition.
• The perimeter mid-section line alignments of the proposed development requires the
setback line to start from a future half street Right-of-Way of 40-feet, per the Maricopa
County Zoning Ordinance Section 805.
• Applicant to notify ADOT of proposed project through the Red Letter Process,
RedLetter@azdot.gov, due to the proximity to the I-10.
Engineering Division P: 602.506.4889
2901 W. Durango Street F: 602.506.5969
Phoenix, Arizona 85009

Water and Waste Management Division
Subdivision
Infrastructure
& Planning Program Project Name: Hassayampa Distribution Primary Contact Name: Ed Reichenberg
301 W. Jefferson St. Center
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planning Application Type: Zone Change APN(s): 504-11-001
S u b d i vi s io n @ m a ri co p a .go v with Overlay
e s d .m a r i c o pa .g o v
Reviewer: Elliott Wheaton, P.E. Planner Name: Martin Martell
Email: Elliott.Wheaton@maricopa.gov Planning Case #: Z260008
Phone: 602-376-6035 Date: April 7, 2026
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has completed review
for the Hassayampa Distribution Center planning case(s). Please note the following MCESD
requirements for site development:
Onsite Wastewater (Septic) –
A Notice of Intent to Discharge application for a septic system is required for any
construction. Application must be submitted to the MCESD Onsite Wastewater Program.
• Wastewater is not permitted to discharge to an adjacent parcel’s septic system.
• If conducting food service in unincorporated Maricopa, a grease trap will be
required by Onsite Wastewater program.
• Setback requirements must be maintained per Arizona Administrative Code, Title
18, Chapter 9, Article 312, C (Features Requiring Setbacks).
Projected flows between 3,000 and 24,000 gallons per day require a 4.23 General Permit
and may require nitrogen treatment.
If the wastewater flow exceeds 24,000 gpd or if an activated sludge treatment process is to
be used, then a wastewater treatment plant may be required.
• Additionally, an Individual Permit through the Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality (ADEQ) may be required.
• Please contact the Water/Wastewater Treatment Program at (602) 372-2861 or
email treatmentplantprogram@maricopa.gov for additional information.
For Onsite Wastewater related questions, please contact the Onsite Program at (602) 506-
6666 or by email at septicquestions@maricopa.gov.
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Drinking Water –
Per the Safe Drinking Water Act, any water system that supplies more than 25 people or 15
service connections per day for at least 60 days per year is classified as a Public Water
System (PWS).
• If the above criteria are met, a Public Water System application and a New Source
Approval application are required and must be submitted to the MCESD’s Drinking
Water Program. A water quality analysis report will be required with submittal and is
good within one-year of testing.
An Approval to Construct application is required to be submitted to the MCESD’s Treatment
Program for all PWS water treatment facilities.
• For questions, please contact the Water/Wastewater Treatment Program at (602)
372-2861 or email treatmentplantprogram@maricopa.gov
An Approval to Construct application is required to be submitted to the MCESD’s
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program for all PWS water system infrastructure.
• For questions, please contact the Subdivision and Infrastructure Program at (602)
506-1058 or email subdivision@maricopa.gov
For additional Drinking Water related questions, please contact the Drinking Water program
at (602) 506-6935 or by email at sdwquestions@maricopa.gov.
Subdivision Infrastructure and Planning –
An Approval to Construct application is required and must be submitted to MCESD’s
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program for water, reclaimed water and/or wastewater system
infrastructure.
A Water Service Agreement signed by the Utility is required and must be submitted to
MCESD’s Subdivision & Infrastructure Program if the site/development will be provided with
water and/or reclaimed water by a Utility. A Capacity Assurance Form issued by the Utility
is required to MCESD’s Subdivision & Infrastructure Program if the site/development
wastewater service is being provided by a Utility.
For subdivision related questions, please contact the Subdivision and Infrastructure
Program at (602) 506-1058 or email subdivision@maricopa.gov.
Additional Notes –
*It should be noted that this document does not approve the referenced project. Comments are provided
for the benefit of the applicant for MCESD permit requirements and as an advisory to Maricopa County
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Planning and Development Department. Other Maricopa County agencies may have additional
requirements. Final review and approval will be made through Planning and Development Department
procedures. Applicant may need to submit separate applications to the Maricopa County Environmental
Services Department for approval of proposed facilities regulated by the Department. Review of any such
application will be based on current regulations at the time of application.
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Planning & Development
Engineering Plan Review
Date: April 3, 2026
Zachary Kobza, PE
Planning & Development Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning &
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 Development
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: (602) 723-5248
www.maricopa.gov/planning Attn: Martin Martell, Planner, Planning & Development Services
email address:
Zachary.Kobza@maricopa.gov
cc: Bob Fedorka, PE, Engineering Manager, Planning and Development
From: Zachary Kobza, PE, Senior Plans Examiner Engineer, Planning &
Development
Subject: Z260008 – Zone change with overlay from Rural 43 to IND-2 IUPD
without a plan of development
APN(s): 504-11-001
Engineering Review has reviewed the first plan and report routed for review on
03/06/2026, for the subject application and has no comments:
The following stipulations will apply:
1. Any new site improvements will require a Plan of Development (that will require
an engineered grading and drainage plan) and Traffic Impact Study.
2. The site contains areas of regulated floodplains (FEMA Zone AE/FW). Any
development must comply with the Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa
County. Re-delineation of the floodplain will require CLOMR/LOMR processed
by the Flood Control District.
3. Dedication of roadway right-of-way (R/W) may be required along the (3)
frontage(s) of the subject premises to provide additional R/W widths based on
the classification of the surrounding roadways, as determined by
MCDOTPlanning@maricopa.gov.
4. Given the site’s proximity to the I-10, the applicant shall inquire of any concerns
with ADOT via their red-letter process (email redletter@azdot.gov).
5. Without the submittal of a plan of development, no development approval will
be inferred by the engineering review, including, but not limited to drainage
design, access and roadway alignments. These items will be addressed as
development plans progress and are submitted to the County for further review
and/or entitlement.
6. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design
only. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with
Section 905 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and
Standards; Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway

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Design Manual; and current engineering policies, standards and best practices
at the time of application for construction.
Please contact me with any questions.

April 22, 2026
Mr. Martin Martell
Maricopa County Planning and Development
301. W Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Electronically submitted to: Martin.Martell@maricopa.gov
Re: Review of the Hassayampa Distribution Center project
Dear Mr. Martell:
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (Department) reviewed your Project Evaluation
Request dated March 10, 2026, regarding the proposed Hassayampa Distribution Center, which
will include lots sized to accommodate industrial and commercial buildings for retail sales,
distribution, and potentially light manufacturing or assembly. The project will be located on 75
acres of primarily undisturbed Sonoran desert scrub near Tonopah in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Based on the information provided, the Department offers the following general
recommendations:
●​ Suitable habitat for the western burrowing owl, a special status species that is regulated
under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), may be present within the Project area.
The Department recommends avoiding burrows to the extent feasible to avoid impacts to
this species. If an active burrowing owl burrow is detected, please contact the Department
and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to determine conservation measures
that can be implemented to minimize impacts on this species.
●​ The Sonoran desert tortoise, which is a federal and state species of special concern, could
occur in the project area. While work is being conducted within suitable Sonoran Desert
tortoise habitat, construction crews should refer to the Sonoran Desert Tortoise
Conservation Guidelines 1 for general handling guidelines for this species.
●​ The trees and/or vegetation within the project area may provide nesting opportunities for
avian species that are regulated under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and
protected under state law. Breeding season for birds in the project vicinity is generally
January through late June. The Department recommends any removal and/or trimming of
trees/vegetation occur outside the bird breeding season to limit impacts. If it is anticipated
the project will not be in compliance with MBTA, the Department recommends
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contacting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2 (USFWS) for technical assistance. The
USFWS will provide options to comply with the MBTA.
●​ Implement erosion and drainage control measures during the project to prevent the
introduction of sediment-laden runoff into adjacent washes or surface waters which may
impact wildlife and/or wildlife habitat. Stabilize exposed soils, particularly on slopes,
with native vegetation as soon as possible to prevent excess erosion.
●​ Please ensure the project complies with Arizona Native Plant Law regulations 3 . A Native
Plant Inventory may need to be conducted to identify, record, and coordinate plant
salvage efforts for species that are Protected under the Arizona Native Plant Law. In
addition, the applicable land management agencies should be consulted regarding
guidelines for revegetation efforts.
●​ To minimize the potential introduction or spread of exotic invasive species, precautions
should be taken to wash and/or decontaminate all equipment utilized in the project
activities before entering and leaving the site. Please review the Arizona Department of
Agriculture's website 4 for a list of prohibited and restricted noxious weeds and the
Arizona Native Plant Society 5 for recommendations on control methods. To view a list of
documented invasive species or to report invasive species in or near your project area
visit iMapInvasives 6 – a national cloud-based application for tracking and managing
invasive species.
○​ Stinknet is a highly invasive noxious winter weed native to South Africa, and
when dry are extremely flammable. Stinknet (also known as globe chamomile)
has heavily infested Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties, and is expanding into
Gila, Yavapai, and Yuma counties. Emergence starts in late November and plants
can continue to germinate and emerge through May in wet years. In order to
minimize the spread of this plant it is critical that any new infestations are
identified and quickly managed. Additional information is available through the
Sonoran Desert Cooperative Weed Management Area 7 , the Southwest Vegetation
Management Association 8 , or the Arizona Native Plant Society 9 .
●​ If trenching or digging of large holes will occur, the Department recommends that
trenching/digging and backfilling crews work together to minimize the number of open
holes/trenches at any given time. Where trenches/holes cannot be backfilled immediately,
the Department recommends escape ramps be constructed in each hole and at least every
300 feet in trenches. Escape ramps can be short lateral trenches or wooden planks sloping
to the surface, ramp slopes should be less than 45 degrees (1:1). Trenches or holes that
have been left open should be inspected for animals and animals removed prior to
backfilling.
2 https://www.fws.gov/office/arizona-ecological-services/contact-us
3 https://agriculture.az.gov/plantsproduce/native-plants
4 https://agriculture.az.gov/pestspest-control/agriculture-pests/noxious-weeds
5 https://aznps.com/invas
6 https://imap.natureserve.org/imap/services/page/map.html
7 http://www.sdcwma.org/species/stinknet.php
8 https://www.swvma.org/
9 http://aznps.com

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●​ Artificial lighting could impair the ability of nocturnal animals to navigate (e.g., owls,
migratory birds, bats, and other nocturnal mammals) and may affect wildlife behavior.
The Department recommends using only the minimum amount of light needed for safety.
The Department encourages the use of motion sensing lighting and “warmer” narrow
spectrum lighting (amber, orange, red) which is wildlife-friendly and should be used as
often as possible to minimize the number of species affected by lighting. It is also
beneficial to wildlife to have all lighting shielded, canted, or cut to minimize the amount
of upward shining light.
The Department appreciates the opportunity to review the Hassayampa Distribution Center
project. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at (623) 236-7618 and
visit our website 10 for additional guidelines.
Sincerely,
Jessica Potter
Project Evaluation Program Specialist, Habitat Branch
AZGFD #M26-03122912
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From: STOPP
FO Box 1075
Tonopah,AZ 85354
Date: August20,2026
To: Martin Martelt
Planner
Martin.Martell @ Maricopa.gov
Maricopa County Planning & Development kpartrnent
3Ol W. Jefferson St.
Suite 170
Phoenix,AZ 85003
Re: Case # Z26000,g Hassayampa Distribution Center
Dear Mr. Martell,
Support Tonopah Opportunities, Progress, & Preservation (STOPP),Inc. is a non*profit
organization "commiffed to protecting the connmunal and social well being for the Communiry of
Tonopah..." 'We have reviewed the documents related to Hassayampa Distribution Center, Case
#Z?ffi8, ts rezons t6 the property from Rural43 tc IND-Z IUPD, whish proposed light
industrial and a commercial park.
We support the proposed change and especially welcame retail commercial development. The
rezoning complements the existing Travel America truck stop a*d the approved rezori*gfor the
Roosevelt Logistie Center (Case #225ffi72r. As these developments pftrgress, we encourage you
to perform a detailed analysis of the increased traffic. Even without these developments, the
traftrc at times backs rrp onto the southbound 339th I-10 freeway overpass.
Sincerely,
WdtBil-l**
Daniel E. Blackson
STOPP,Inc. Chairman
Cc: BI Reiehenberg
STOPPBoaTd Members