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Report to the Board of Supervisors Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department Board Hearing Date: October 21, 2026 Case #/Title: SU260012 – Meridian Crown Castle Supervisor District: 2 Applicant/Owner: Michael Campbell, Campbell A&Z, LLC / Elmukhtar Family Trust Request: Modification of Condition of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an existing wireless communications facility (WCF) in the C-2 zoning district Site Location: Generally located 300’ south of the southwest corner of Merdian Rd. and Apache Trail in the Mesa area Site Size: Approximately 1,462 sq. ft. County Island Status: Yes (City of Mesa) Additional Comments: The SUP (Z2000178) was originally approved in 2001 with a 25-year validity period. The subject request will extend the expiration date until October 21, 2051. This is an unoccupied facility that does not require water/wastewater service. The site has access from Meridan Rd., a principal arterial. Per the Maricopa County Framework 2040 Comprehensive Plan the site is within a Municipal Influence Area. There has been no comment from the City of Mesa. There are no outstanding concerns from reviewing agencies. There is no known opposition. Approval of SU260012 will require majority vote of a quorum. The Commission recommendation carries forward the conditions of Z2000178 but with outdated items deleted. October 21, 2026 SU260012 Page 1 of 3 Commission Recommendation: 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 SU260012 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘l’: a. Development of the site shall comply with the zoning exhibit entitled “S.A.K. Inc., South Meridian Road, Apache Junction, Arizona. PHX-331”, consisting of three full-size sheets, dated July 23, 2001, and stamped received July 25, 2001, except as modified by the following stipulations. b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “Special Use Permit Modification of Condition Project Narrative”, consisting of five pages, dated July 28, 2026, and stamped received July 30, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions. c. The height of the monopole, including any attachments, shall be limited to 60’. d. The applicant shall submit a written report outlining the status of the development at the end of five years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors. The status report must be reviewed by staff to determine whether the Special Use Permit remains in compliance with the approved stipulations. DELETED e. This Special Use Permit shall expire on October 21, 2051, or upon expiration of the lease to the applicant, or upon termination of the use, whichever occurs first. All of the site improvements, including the monopole, shall be removed within 60 days of such termination or expiration. f. An administrative amendment shall be required to co-locate future carries on the monopole. However, antennas can be added as shown on sheet Z-2 of the zoning exhibit as a slight refinement to this site plan. g. Prior to issuance of any building permits or the issuance of drainage clearance, the applicant shall contact the Maricopa County Flood Control District for a drainage clearance and building permit. DELETED. h. The access easement used to access the Special Use Permit area shall be paved within County right-of-way. i. The access easement and parking area shall meet EPA requirements for dust control by using asphalt millings for a period of five years. After five years, the driveway and parking area shall be paved with asphalt. DELETED. j. Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Maricopa County Department of Transportation or the Maricopa County Flood Control District may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this Special Use Permit as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. k. Major changes to this Special Use Permit shall be processed as a revised application in the same manner as the original application, with final determination made by the Board of Supervisors following recommendation by staff and the Planning and Zoning October 21, 2026 SU260012 Page 2 of 3 Commission. Minor changes may be administratively approved by staff or the Planning and Development Department. l. Prior to zoning clearance, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan that shows the proposed monopole setback at least 120’ from the west property line. DELETED. Presented by: Martin Martell, Planner Reviewed by: Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager Attachment: 9/10/26 P&Z Packet (16 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. October 21, 2026 SU260012 Page 3 of 3 Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department Case: SU260012 – Meridian Crown Castle WCF Hearing Date: September 10, 2026 Supervisor District: 2 Applicant: Michael Campbell, Campbell A&Z, LLC Owner: Elmukhtar Family Trust Request: Modification of Condition of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an existing wireless communications facility (WCF) in the C-2 zoning district Site Location: Generally located 300’ south of the southwest corner of Merdian Rd. and Apache Trail in the Mesa area Site Size: Approx. 1,462 sq. ft. Density: N/A County Island: Yes (City of Mesa) County Plan: Rural Development Area (RDA) Municipal Plan: City of Mesa – Neighborhood Mixed Residential with a growth strategy of Evolve Municipal Comments: None received to date Support/Opposition: None known Recommendation: Approve with conditions SU260012 Page 1 of 7 Project Summary: 1. The applicant is requesting to modify condition ‘e’ of Z2000178 to extend the SUP validity for an additional 25-year term to October 21, 2051: Condition ‘e’: This Special Use Permit shall expire 25 years on October 21, 2051 or upon expiration of the lease to the applicant, or upon termination of the use. Whichever occurs first. All of the site improvements, including the monopole, shall be removed within 60 days of such termination or expiration. 2. The SUP (Z2000178) was approved on October 3, 2001, entitling a WCF in the C-2 zoning district for a 25-year period. The site is a 1,462 sq. ft. lease area located on the north side of a three-acre commercial parcel that fronts Merdian Rd. and is 37’ away from this street. This 60’ monopole has co-location service with Verizon Wireless and AT&T. The monopole and ancillary ground equipment are screened by an 8’ masonry wall. There is one paved parking area that serves this monopole for infrequent routine maintenance of the WCF. Main access to the site is via paved driveways of the commercial property onto Merdian Rd. east of the WCF. Aerial photo of subject site SU260012 Page 2 of 7 Close up aerial image of the site Eagle view of subject site looking south into subject parcel (aerial image dated 11.24.25). SU260012 Page 3 of 7 Street view of the WCF form Meridian Rd. Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 3. On-site: C-2 SUP / WCF North: C-3 / Pharmacy South: C-2 / Commercial storage East: Across Merdian Rd. (B-1 Apache Junction)/Shopping center West: C-3 / Vacant Zoning map of the site SU260012 Page 4 of 7 Utilities, Services and Infrastructure: 4. Water: N/A Wastewater: N/A School District: N/A (Mesa Unified School District) Fire: Rural Metro Police: MCSO Electric: APS Right-of-Way: 5. The following table includes existing and proposed half-width right-of-way and the future classification based upon the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Major Streets and Routes Plan. Street Name Half-width Existing R/W Half-width Proposed R/W Future Classification Meridian Rd. 55’ 55’ Principal Urban Arterial Adopted Plan: 6. Mesa General Plan 2050: The plan designates this site as Neighborhood Mixed Residential in the Evolve growth area where developed areas are encouraged to improve as development ages, vacant transitioning, or undeveloped land that supports new development that will bring reinvestment to Mesa. Public Participation Summary: 7. The applicant has complied with the requirements stated in Maricopa County’s citizen review process with the required posting of the site and notification to adjacent property owners within 300’ of the subject parcel and interested parties via first-class mail. The applicant has submitted a Public Participation Results Report. According to this report the applicant received no concerns from the public concerning this request. Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 8. N/A Staff Analysis: 9. Staff supports extension of this SUP. The WCF has been at this site for the last 25 years without any known issues. Having these types of facilities within areas with multiple residences, busy street intersections, and shopping centers is essential to provide communication services to the public, including emergency broadcasts. 10. Staff’s recommendation carries forward that Z200178 conditions as appropriate, revised condition ‘e’ to refer to a 2051 expiration date and deletes those conditions that have already been addressed. SU260012 Page 5 of 7 Recommendation: 11. Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve SU260012 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘l’: a. Development of the site shall comply with the zoning exhibit entitled “S.A.K. Inc., South Meridian Road, Apache Junction, Arizona. PHX-331”, consisting of three full-size sheets, dated July 23, 2001, and stamped received July 25, 2001, except as modified by the following stipulations. b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “Special Use Permit Modification of Condition Project Narrative”, consisting of five pages, dated July 28, 2026, and stamped received July 30, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions. c. The height of the monopole, including any attachments, shall be limited to 60’. d. The applicant shall submit a written report outlining the status of the development at the end of five years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors. The status report must be reviewed by staff to determine whether the Special Use Permit remains in compliance with the approved stipulations. DELETED e. This Special Use Permit shall expire on October 21, 2051, or upon expiration of the lease to the applicant, or upon termination of the use, whichever occurs first. All of the site improvements, including the monopole, shall be removed within 60 days of such termination or expiration. f. An administrative amendment shall be required to co-locate future carries on the monopole. However, antennas can be added as shown on sheet Z-2 of the zoning exhibit as a slight refinement to this site plan. g. Prior to issuance of any building permits or the issuance of drainage clearance, the applicant shall contact the Maricopa County Flood Control District for a drainage clearance and building permit. DELETED. h. The access easement used to access the Special Use Permit area shall be paved within County right-of-way. i. The access easement and parking area shall meet EPA requirements for dust control by using asphalt millings for a period of five years. After five years, the driveway and parking area shall be paved with asphalt. DELETED. j. Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Maricopa County Department of Transportation or the Maricopa County Flood Control District may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this Special Use Permit as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. k. Major changes to this Special Use Permit shall be processed as a revised application in the same manner as the original application, with final determination made by the Board of Supervisors following recommendation by staff and the Planning and Zoning SU260012 Page 6 of 7 Commission. Minor changes may be administratively approved by staff or the Planning and Development Department. l. Prior to zoning clearance, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan that shows the proposed monopole setback at least 120’ from the west property line. DELETED. Presented by: Martin Martell, Planner Reviewed by: Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor Attachments: Case Map (1 page) Narrative Report (5 pages) Z2000178 BOS Approval Letter (3 pages) SU260012 Page 7 of 7 Application Name: CROWN 879386 Legal Description 1N-7E-24 Applicant Applicant Phone/Email 6026168396 MICHAEL J CAMPBELL SU260012 Case Address Parcel Primary:220-67-025L 56 S MERIDIAN RD APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120 APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120 Generated August 17, 2026 9:14 AM Gross Acres: 0 approx. Map scale 1:158 Supervisor District No. 2 Request for SUP Modification of Condition "E" of Z2000178 to extend the SUP's lifespan. / Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC SPECIAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION OF CONDITION PROJECT NARRATIVE WIRELESS COMMUNCIATIONS FACILITIES EXISTING 60’ tall CO-LOCATED MONOPOLE CROWN CASTLE IN RU-43 Zoning CROWN CASTLE # 879386 56 S Meridian Rd Apache Junction AZ 85120 _SU260012_ February 25, 2026, July 28, 2026 Crown Castle respectfully requests a MODIFICATION of SUP Z2000178 Condition “E”, for the existing WCF located at 56 S Meridian Rd. 6880 W. Antelope Dr. Peoria, AZ 85383 623-376-6380, office 602-616-8396, mobile RECEIVED 30. JUL 26 -- SU260012 -- 2. SUBMITTAL CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC PARCEL INFORMATION: APN# 220-67-025L Section 243, Township 1 North, Range 7 East Zoning District: C-2 Surrounding Zoning: North: C-3, South:C-2, East: B1 & B5 (AJ) and West: C-3 Adjacent land uses: Vacant and Commercial DETAILS OF THE EXISTING WCF PROJECT PROJECT: The existing Crown wireless communications facility monopole houses multiple commercial carriers: • Verizon Wireless & AT&T are commercial carriers that co-locate on this tower. • The SUP lease area and equipment compound remain the same. • All associated cables are attached to the monopole and then on a cable tray to the equipment shelter(s). • The electrical and telco service are from the local service providers. The electric and telco service run overhead from the source to the equipment compound. • A designated paved surfaced parking space, 9’x18’, for the service technician is at the entry to the parcel from Meridian Rd. The typical site maintenance visit is one time per month by the service technician. • Access to the site is via Meridian Rd at the existing driveway. 6880 W. Antelope Dr. Peoria, AZ 85383 623-376-6380, office 602-616-8396, mobile CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC PURPOSE OF REQUEST Crown respectfully requests a 25-year term for the Special Use Permit Campbell A&Z, LLC on behalf Crown Castle respectfully requests a MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT Z2000178, Condition “E” for the Wireless Communications Facility Monopole located at 56 S Meridian Rd, Apache Junction. This Special Use Permit Z2000178 shall expire twenty (20) forty-five (45) years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors, or upon expiration of the lease to the applicant, or upon termination of the use, whichever occurs first. All of the site improvements, including the monopole, shall be removed within 60 days of such termination or expiration. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL & PROJECT BACKGROUND RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING PARCELS The surrounding parcels, north, south, east and west are mixed use zoning. The development status of each adjacent parcel is as follows: North: APN#220-67-025H, developed Walgreens Store South: APN#220-67-025J-007E, developed Retail building East: APN# 220-67-Meridian Rd, Safeway Center West: APN#220-67-021 A, developed landscape company yard The existing WCF parcel is not located within a Scenic Corridor and is not located in an Airbase Overlay District. LOCATION AND ACCESIBILITY Accessed from Meridian Rd then over an existing asphalt driveway to the site. CIRCULATION SYSTEM The WCF has the use of a dedicated 15’ wide access route from Meridian Rd to the site. The traffic generated by the WCF is minimal, with a monthly service technician visit as standard. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE The WCF is existing. There are no planned modifications to the tower at this time. COMMUNITY FACILITIES & SERVICES The proposed WCF will not provide any Community Services or Facilities; nor will the WCF require any Community Services or facilities during its operation. 6880 W. Antelope Dr. Peoria, AZ 85383 623-376-6380, office 602-616-8396, mobile CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES The proposed WCF is an unmanned facility that will not require public water or sewer services. The WCF will obtain electrical and telephone services from the local service providers. • The electrical and telco service are from the local service providers. The electric and telco service run overhead from the source to the equipment compound. UTILITY COMMITMENT TABLE WATER: None SEWER: None ELECTRIC: APS POLICE: MARICOPA COUNTY SHERRIF FIRE: RURAL METRO 6880 W. Antelope Dr. Peoria, AZ 85383 623-376-6380, office 602-616-8396, mobile CAMPBELL A&Z, LLC Submitted by Michael J. Campbell, Campbell A&Z, LLC 6880 W. Antelope Drive, Peoria, AZ 85383 602-616-8396 campbellaz1@earthlink.net On behalf of Crown Castle 2055 S Stearman Drive Chandler AZ 85285 Jim Lee, jim.lee@crowncastle.com On behalf of Crown Castle, I respectfully submit this Modification of Condition “E” of Z2000178 package for review and comment for the existing multi- carrier Wireless Communications Facility. Please contact me at 602-616-8396, or via email at campbellaz1@earthlink.net if you have any questions and/or need additional information. Sincerely, Michael J Campbell Michael J. Campbell Campbell A&Z, LLC 6880 W. Antelope Dr. Peoria, AZ 85383 623-376-6380, office 602-616-8396, mobile Planning and Development Department November 21, 2001 FM Group 2944 N. 44th Street, Suite 150 Phoenix, AZ 85018 SUBJ: Maricopa County Zoning Case Number: Z2000178 On October 3, 2001, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved your Special Use Permit for the placement of a wireless communication facility in the C-2 P.D. zoning district for “S.A.K., Inc.”. This site plan involves approximately 1.56 acres is located approx. 270’ south of the southwest corner of Apache Trail and Meridian Road, as shown on the attached case map. Approval is subject to the following stipulations: a. Development of the site shall comply with the zoning exhibit entitled “S.A.K. Inc., 56 South Meridian Road, Apache Junction, Arizona, PHX-331”, consisting of three full-size sheets, dated revised July 23, 2001, and stamped received July 25, 2001, except as modified by the following stipulations. b. Development shall be in conformance with the narrative report entitled “Narrative Report, Special Use Permit for Qwest Wireless Communication Facility at S.A.K. Inc.”, consisting of four pages, dated revised July 23, 2001, and stamped received July 25, 2001, except as modified by the following stipulations. c. The height of the monopole, including any attachments, shall be limited to 60’. d. The applicant shall submit a written report outlining the status of the development at the end of five years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors. The status report shall be reviewed by staff to determine whether the Special Use Permit remains in compliance with the approved stipulations. e. This Special Use Permit shall expire 25 years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors, or upon expiration of the lease to the applicant, or upon termination of the use, whichever occurs first. All of the site improvements, including the monopole, shall be removed within 60 days of such termination or expiration. Page 2 November 21, 2001 411 North Central Avenue, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ 85004-2191 (602) 506-6530 (fax) (602) 506-8369 Z2000178 f. An administrative amendment shall be required to co-locate future carriers on the monopole. However, antennas can be added as shown on sheet Z-2 of the zoning exhibit as a slight refinement to this site plan. g. Prior to issuance of any building permits or the issuance of a drainage clearance, the applicant shall contact the Maricopa County Flood Control District for a drainage clearance and building permit. h. The access easement used to access the Special Permit Area shall be paved within County right-of-way. i. The access easement and parking area shall meet EPA requirements for dust control by use of asphalt millings for a period of five years. After five years, the driveway and parking area shall be paved with asphalt. j. Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Maricopa County Department of Transportation or the Maricopa County Flood Control District may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this Special Use Permit as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. k. Major changes to this Special Use Permit shall be processed as a revised application in the same manner as the original application, with final determination made by the Board of Supervisors following recommendation by staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Minor changes may be administratively approved by staff of the Planning and Development Department. l. Prior to zoning clearance, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan that shows the proposed monopole setback at least 120’ from the west property line. Enclosed are copies of the site plan and narrative report, stamped approved. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions at (602) 506-6530. Page 3 November 21, 2001 Z2000178 411 North Central Avenue, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ 85004-2191 (602) 506-6530 (fax) (602) 506-8369 Sincerely, Gerard Silvani, A/CP, Planner Planning and Development Darren V. Gerard, AICP, Principal Planner cc: Steve & Sandra Kernagis 56 S. Meridian Apache Junction, AZ 85220 411 North Central Avenue, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ 85004-2191 (602) 506-6530 (fax) (602) 506-8369