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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: SU260019 – Wickenburg ILA Supervisor District: 4 Applicant/Owner: Jamie Hartig, Ledcor Group / Charlene Brungs Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for a fiber-optic utility compound in the Rural-190 zoning district Site Location: Generally located at the SWC of Forepaugh Peak Rd. and the Arizona & California Railroad, approx. 2 miles N of US 60, in the Wickenburg area Site Size: Approx. 2.1 acres of lease area on an approx. 27-acre parcel County Island Status: N/A Additional Comments: The SUP will facilitate development of an unmanned fiber-optic utility compound within a 300’ x 300’ lease area. The facility will connect to the existing fiber-optic utility network and expand service to a remote area of Maricopa County. The use will not generate noise or other emissions, effectively minimizing its impact on nearby rural residences. Because the proposed facility will be unmanned, there will be no demand for water or wastewater connections. Fire protection will be provided by the Aguila Fire Department or Rural Metro. The parent parcel is located at the southwest corner of Forepaugh Peak Road and the Arizona & California Railroad, approx. 2 miles north of US 60, midway between Wickenburg and Aguila. The lease area will be located toward the western boundary of the parent parcel. A new ingress/egress easement will provide access to the lease area from Forepaugh Peak Road. However, access will be limited to authorized service personnel who will visit the site infrequently for maintenance. Per the Maricopa County Framework 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the site is within the Area of Rural Influence. Since the Comprehensive Plan also designates the site as being within the Rural Development Area (RDA), the site is also within the Rural Service Area. Although urban utilities and infrastructure are limited, they are not likely to hinder the feasibility of a rural utility use. The unmanned fiber-optic facility will generate no water demand, no wastewater, and virtually no traffic. Furthermore, it will be self-secured with a barbed-wire fence. October 21, 2026 SU260019 Page 1 of 3 There are no outstanding concerns from reviewing agencies. Staff received no items of opposition. It will require a majority vote of a quorum to approve SU260019. Commission Recommendation: On 9/10/2026, 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 SU260019 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘i’: a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled “Wickenburg ILA,” consisting of five full-size sheets, dated June 23, 2026, and stamped received June 25, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions. Staff may determine slight refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the approved site plan. Minor and major amendments to the site plan will be determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “MMI-Wickenburg AZ,” consisting of five pages, dated February 3, 2026, and stamped received June 25, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions. c. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply: 1. The site contains areas of regulated floodplains (FEMA Zone A). Any development in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit issued concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. 2. 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 for construction. 3. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the site’s drainage infrastructure. 4. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted with the application for Building Permits. 5. No use is anticipated outside of the disturbed area. Any additional improvements that increase disturbed area will require additional retention. d. This special use permit is valid for a period of 30 years and shall expire on October 21, 2056, or upon termination of the use for a period of 90 or more days, whichever occurs first. All site improvements associated with the special use permit shall be removed within 90 days of such expiration or termination of use. e. 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 October 21, 2026 SU260019 Page 2 of 3 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. f. The owner shall submit construction permits to establish the land use and for site improvements as shown on the site plan and receive final inspection status from the Planning & Development Department Inspections Division establishing the use prior to commencing operations. Violation of this condition may be grounds for revocation as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. g. Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Special Use Permit 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. h. The property owners and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions. 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, and at the time of expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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, or the expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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 or expiration of the Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the Special Use Permit is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Special Use Permit had never been granted. Presented by: Nick Schlimm, Planner Reviewed by: Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager Attachment: 9/10/26 P&Z Packet (25 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 SU260019 Page 3 of 3 Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department Case: SU260019 – Wickenburg ILA Hearing Date: September 10, 2026 Supervisor District: 4 Applicant: Jamie Hartig, Ledcor Group / Middle Mile Infrastructure, LLC Owner: Charlene Brungs Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for a fiber-optic utility compound in the Rural-190 zoning district Site Location: Generally located at the SWC of Forepaugh Peak Rd. and the Arizona & California Railroad, approx. 2 miles N of US 60, in the Wickenburg area Site Size: Approx. 2.1 acres of lease area on an approx. 27-acre parcel Density: N/A County Island: No County Plan: Framework 2040 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan – Rural Development Area (0-1 d.u./ac) / Rural Influence Area Municipal Plan: N/A Municipal Comments: None received to date Support/Opposition: None known Recommendation: Approve with conditions SU260019 Page 1 of 10 Project Summary: 1. The applicant, Jamie Hartig of Ledcor Group, is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed fiber-optic utility compound on parcel 506-09-081B. The subject parcel comprises approximately 27 acres and is located at the southwest corner of Forepaugh Peak Road and the Arizona and California Railroad, approximately two miles north of US 60. The site is located in an area of northwestern Maricopa County midway between Wickenburg and Aguila. The SUP will be for a 90,000-square-foot lease area toward the west lot line of the subject parcel. 2. Access to the lease area will follow a proposed 30’-wide ingress/egress easement that will begin at Forepaugh Peak Road near the northeast property corner. From the east lot line, the easement will pass an existing fiber-optic utility compound that was previously entitled with the Board of Supervisors’ approval of SUP Z2020013 on July 22, 2020. The compound proposed herein is unrelated to the existing compound, which has its own access easement to/from the main road. Passing the existing compound, the easement will proceed along the interior side of the north lot line until approximately <300’ short of the west lot line, at which point, the easement will proceed due south to the lease area. 3. The lease area will measure 300’ x 300’ (90,000 sf), although most of this area will be undeveloped. A small retention basin will be placed toward the northwest corner of the lease area, but otherwise, development beyond the easement will be limited to a fenced area toward the southeast corner of the lease area measuring approximately 108’ x 133’-4” (14,400 sf). The fence itself will be an 8’ chain-link fence topped with an additional 1’ of barbed wire and will include a 16’ wide manual cantilever sliding access gate. Per the applicant’s narrative, a fence is preferred to a solid wall to maximize unobstructed airflow for equipment cleanliness and operational stability. However, the narrative assures that the facility will not generate noise or other emissions, effectively minimizing its impact on nearby rural residences. 4. Within the fenced area, the developer will install a new utility compound and equipment shelter that will serve as an infrastructure component supporting their existing fiber-optic network. The equipment shelter will be a prefabricated modular unit measuring approximately 24’ x 36’ (864 sf) and 12’-9” in height. In terms of construction materials, the shelter will be a precast concrete building with an exposed coarse aggregate finish; it will be placed and anchored to a precast concrete slab foundation. One equipment shelter will be installed during initial construction, although a foundation pad will be provided for the installation of a second identical shelter in the future. There will be no antennas, towers, or dishes with the facility. Outside lighting will be provided by one downward-directed wall-mounted LED light fixture at each unit entry door (for three per unit). Each light will have a dawn-to-dusk photocell control. 5. The facility will be unmanned and closed to the public. Access will be limited to authorized service personnel who will visit the site infrequently for maintenance as needed. A single parking space will be provided. Both the parking space and the 16’ wide access driveway within the easement will be surfaced with stabilized decomposed granite (except within the Forepaugh Peak Road right-of-way, where the driveway connection will be paved with asphalt as MCDOT requires). SU260019 Page 2 of 10 Aerial photo of subject site SU260019 Page 3 of 10 Aerial image & surrounding environs Eagle view of site looking west into subject parcel (aerial image dated September – October 2021). SU260019 Page 4 of 10 Overall Site Plan Facility Site Plan with Inset SU260019 Page 5 of 10 Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 6. On-site: Rural-190 / Rural Residential North: Rural-190 / BNSF Railway, then Vacant South: Rural-190 / Rural Residential East: Rural-190 / Forepaugh Peak Road, then Vacant West: Rural-190 / Horse Corrals Zoning District Map Utilities, Services and Infrastructure: 7. Water: N/A Wastewater: N/A School District: N/A (Wickenburg Unified School District) Fire: Aguila Fire District Police: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Electric: Arizona Public Service Because the proposed facility will be unmanned, there will be no demand for water or wastewater connections. Although the applicant has not yet obtained a will-serve letter or assurance of service from the fire authority having jurisdiction, the applicant has presented staff with an email from Ken Diamond, SU260019 Page 6 of 10 Fire Marshal and Fire Plans Examiner with the Rural Metro Fire Department. Mr. Diamond confirmed to the applicant that he had spoken to the Aguila Fire District and received confirmation that the site is within its service area. Prior to issuance of construction permits, written confirmation will be required from the fire authority having jurisdiction 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. Neither Arizona Public Service nor Salt River Project have provided comments regarding this request. The Aguila Volunteer Fire Department located nine miles to the west, operates the fire station nearest to the subject site. The nearest school, the Aguila Elementary School, is also located nine miles to the west. The nearest MCSO office is located at 13063 West Bell Road in Surprise, approximately 54 miles from the subject site. Right-of-Way: 8. The following table includes the existing and proposed half-width for Forepaugh Peak Rd., as well as the future classification for the corresponding road, based upon the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Transportation System Plan 2040 and Road Information Tool. Street Name Half-width Existing R/W Half-width Proposed R/W Future Classification Forepaugh 80’ 80’ Rural Minor Collector Peak Rd. (only 60’ required) MCDOT’s Traffic Division has approved its review of this request. Due to the small scale and minimal number of trips that will be generated by the proposed development, MCDOT has determined that adequate right-of-way infrastructure is available to support the project and that no regional-level infrastructure improvements will be necessary to accommodate the site. Adopted Plan: 9. Framework 2040 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan (adopted May 20, 2026): The subject site is not located within any of Maricopa County’s Area Plans, so the Comprehensive Plan designates it as being within the Rural Development Area (RDA). Because the site is not located within a municipal planning area (Wickenburg’s planning area is the nearest, at approx. 1.8 miles to the east), there is no assurance of annexation with any municipality, and the Comprehensive Plan’s Municipal-Rural Framework considers the site to be within the County’s Area of Rural Influence. Furthermore, since the Framework designates the site as both being within the Area of Rural Influence and having a rural land use, it considers the site to be within the Rural Service Area as opposed to the Urban Growth Area. Per the Urban Solutions for Urban Development strategy, urban commercial uses generally require that adequate water and sewer infrastructure will be available upon development, as well as adequate roadway infrastructure, police protection, and fire protection. Being within the Rural Service Area, there is no existing water or sewer infrastructure serving the site, and the nearest MCSO station is over 50 miles away. At best, the site benefits from direct access to a MCDOT-maintained rural minor collector and a fire station located approx. nine miles away. However, the lack of significant urban infrastructure should not be of detriment to the proposed land use, which essentially amounts to a rural utility use. The unmanned fiber-optic facility will generate no water demand, no wastewater, and virtually no traffic. Furthermore, it will be self-secured with a barbed-wire fence. SU260019 Page 7 of 10 Public Participation Summary: 10. The applicant complied with the requirements of the citizen review process by posting the site and sending notification by first class mail to interested parties and adjacent property owners within 300’ of the site. Two signs were posted onsite in accordance with applicable regulations. Staff received no public comment regarding the application. Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 11. N/A Staff Analysis: 12. Staff supports the applicant’s request for an SUP. For the reasons discussed in paragraphs 7 and 9 of this report, the proposed use does not require conventional urban services such as water or wastewater infrastructure. In fact, since the facility will be unmanned, there is no need for a well or septic system either. The proposed use arguably requires fewer services than a rural residence. In many ways, the fiber-optic compound is similar to a wireless communication facility, albeit without the tower, antennas, or emissions (staff also notes that WCFs are allowed by right in all zoning districts except when the towers and/or antenna arrays exceed required dimensions). Put another way, a fiber-optic compound is arguably a less intense use than some that are allowed by right in the Rural-190 zoning district. As far as screening goes, staff believes the request for a chain-link fence in lieu of a solid wall (which is generally required for WCFs to be permitted by right) is reasonable due to the need for sufficient ventilation, the minimal noise that would be generated by the use, and the minimally obtrusive aesthetic nature of the utility systems that would be screened behind the fence. Finally, staff believes the proposed fiber-optic utility compound provides a vital community benefit to Maricopa County by enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in a very remote area of the County. Recommendation: 13. Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve SU260019 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘i’: a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled “Wickenburg ILA,” consisting of five full-size sheets, dated June 23, 2026, and stamped received June 25, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions. Staff may determine slight refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the approved site plan. Minor and major amendments to the site plan will be determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “MMI-Wickenburg AZ,” consisting of five pages, dated February 3, 2026, and stamped received June 25, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions. c. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply: 1. The site contains areas of regulated floodplains (FEMA Zone A). Any development in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit issued concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. SU260019 Page 8 of 10 2. 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 for construction. 3. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the site’s drainage infrastructure. 4. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted with the application for Building Permits. 5. No use is anticipated outside of the disturbed area. Any additional improvements that increase disturbed area will require additional retention. d. This special use permit is valid for a period of 30 years and shall expire on October 21, 2056, or upon termination of the use for a period of 90 or more days, whichever occurs first. All site improvements associated with the special use permit shall be removed within 90 days of such expiration or termination of use. e. 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. f. The owner shall submit construction permits to establish the land use and for site improvements as shown on the site plan and receive final inspection status from the Planning & Development Department Inspections Division establishing the use prior to commencing operations. Violation of this condition may be grounds for revocation as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. g. Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Special Use Permit 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. h. The property owners and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions. 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, and at the time of expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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, or the expiration of the Special Use Permit, 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 SU260019 Page 9 of 10 of the property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation or expiration of the Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the Special Use Permit is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Special Use Permit had never been granted. Presented by: Nick Schlimm, Planner Reviewed by: Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor Attachments: Case Map (1 page) Site Plan (5 pages) Narrative Report (5 pages) DPR comments (2 pages) Correspondence from Rural Metro (2 pages) SU260019 Page 10 of 10 Application Name: Wickenburg in-line amplifying (ILA) fiber optic utility Legal Description 7N-8W-12 Applicant Applicant Phone/Email (513) 616-0037 Jamie Hartig SU260019 Case Address Parcel Primary:506-09-081B 53418 N FOREPAUGH PEAK RD WICKENBURG, AZ 85390 WICKENBURG, AZ 85390 Generated August 12, 2026 10:13 AM Gross Acres: 27 approx. Map scale 1:3,906 Supervisor District No. 4 Request of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a new utility compound for in-line amplifying (ILA) fiber optic utility equipment shelter(s) / Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ SUP COMPARISON TABLE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BASE ZONING DISTRICT PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT REGULATION MAKE MODEL VOLTAGE LAMPS LOCATION REMARKS REGULATIONS (RU-190) REGULATIONS (RU-190) LED 80W 11'-3" ABOVE INTEGRAL PHOTOCELL, COVERED HEIGHT 35' 35' TEXAS FLUORESCENTS DCC150SR-LED 120-277V 4000K FINISHED GRADE WITH DOWNWARD ORIENTATION FRONT YARD 60' 60' SIDE YARD 30' 30' STREET-SIDE YARD 30' 30' REAR YARD 60' 60' PROJECT ID: WICKENBURG ILA SHEET INDEX: LOT AREA 190,000 SQFT 190,000 SQFT LOT WIDTH 300' 300' ROUTE: LAS VEGAS, NV TO PHEONIX, AZ CV-01 COVER SHEET LOT AREA PER DWELLING UNIT - - SITE ADDRESS: TBD, WICKENBURG, AZ 85390 LOT COVERAGE 10% 10% COORDINATES: 33.969375, -113.050941 PARKING SPACES REQUIRED 1 PER 250 SQUARE FEET 0 SPACE P-01 EXHIBIT CASE NUMBER - SU260019 P-02 SITE PLAN PAVED PARKING REQUIRED STABILIZED DECOMPOSED GRANITE P-03 GRADING PLAN A SOLID WALL, NOT LESS THAN SIX CHAIN-LINK FENCING AND 1' OF BARBED P-04 TYPICAL DETAILS FEET IN HEIGHT, SHALL BE WIRE PERMITTED. SLATS TO BE FITTED TO REQUIRED ALONG AND ADJACENT SCREENING THE CHAIN LINK TO PROVIDE TO ANY SIDE OR REAR PROPERTY ADDITIONAL SCREENING. SCREENING NO LINE ABUTTING ANY RURAL OR GREATER THAN 10' IN HEIGHT RESIDENTIAL ZONE BOUNDARY REGIONAL MAP: AERIAL MAP: PROJECT INFORMATION LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS SUP AREA/MMI EASEMENT: SITE DATA PRELIMINARY DESCRIPTION PENDING APPROVAL MIDDLE MILE INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC PARENT PARCEL: 26.94 ACRES WICKENBURG, AZ SITE DEVELOPMENT: 0.74 ACRES ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE NW1/4, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP SUP/EASEMENT AREA: 2.07 ACRES (90,000 SQFT) 7 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AND BEING A PORTION OF LOT 2 OF THE MINOR LAND PROPOSED BUILDING DATA SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 1652, PAGE 9, MARICOPA COUNTY RECORDS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY TWO OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: DOUBLE MODULE ILA SHELTER COMMENCING AT A 5/8" REBAR WITH A 1" ORANGE PLASTIC CAP AREA: 852 SQFT STAMPED "JWIER 32237" FOUND AT THE HEIGHT: 13'-0" NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2, HAVING AN ARIZONA GRID NORTH, NAD83 (2011), CENTRAL ZONE VALUE OF N: LOT COVERAGE: 0.073% 1082697.59 E: 356908.79; THENCE S56°03'56"W, 762.97' ALONG A TIE LINE TO 500kW GENERATOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; AREA: 112.50 SQFT THENCE S01°32'11"W, 300.00'; THENCE N88°27'49"W, 300.00'; THENCE N01°32'11"W, 300.00'; THENCE S88°27'49"E, HEIGHT: 13'-1.7" 300.00' TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. LOT COVERAGE 0.010% BEARINGS BASED ON ARIZONA GRID NORTH, NAD83(2011), CENTRAL ZONE. LOAD BANK (EQUIPMENT FOR GENERATOR) SAID TRACT CONTAINS 2.07 ACRES (90,000 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS. AREA: 15.80 SQFT HEIGHT: 9'-5.2" 30' ACCESS & UTILITY EASEMENT: PRELIMINARY DESCRIPTION PENDING APPROVAL LOT COVERAGE: 0.001% MIDDLE MILE INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC WICKENBURG, AZ ZONING TOGETHER WITH A 30-FOOT WIDE UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT, MEASURING 15 FEET EACH SIDE OF EXISTING: RU-190 CENTERLINE, LYING IN THE NW1/4, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, PROPOSED: RU-190 RANGE 8 WEST, GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AND BEING A PORTION OF LOT 2 OF THE MINOR LAND SUBDIVISION LAND USE RECORDED IN BOOK 1652, PAGE 9, MARICOPA COUNTY RECORDS, BEING EXISTING: VACANT MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY THE FOLLOWING CENTERLINE: PROPOSED: UTILITY SITE COMMENCING AT A 5/8" REBAR WITH A 1" ORANGE PLASTIC CAP STAMPED "JWIER 32237" FOUND AT THE PARKING LOCATION NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2, HAVING AN ARIZONA GRID NORTH, SITE NAD83 (2011), CENTRAL ZONE VALUE OF N: STABILIZED DECOMPOSED GRANITE/AGGREGATE 1082697.59 E: 356908.79; THENCE S56°03'56"W, 762.97'' ALONG A TIE LINE TO PERMITTED LOCATION THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED MMI EASEMENT AREA; THENCE N88°27'49"W, LANDSCAPING/SCREENING 35.00' TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N01°32'11"E, 183.10', THENCE ALONG A TANGENT CURVE TO THE SCREENING: CHAIN-LINK FENCE TO BE FITTED WITH SLATS RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 80.00' WITH 1' BARBED WIRE SUBTENDED BY AN ANGLE OF 74°23'32", AND ARC DISTANCE OF 103.87'; THENCE N75°55'43"E, 493.35'; THENCE ALONG A TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 10.00' SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBTENDED BY AN ANGLE OF 15°36'23", AND ARC DISTANCE OF 2.72'; THENCE S88°27'54"E, 120.78', MORE OR LESS, TO A WICKENBURG UNIFIED DISTRICT POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2. BEARINGS BASED ON ARIZONA GRID NORTH, NAD83(2011), CENTRAL UTILITIES ZONE. POWER: ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. PARENT PARCEL: WATER: N/A PARCEL 15, DEPENDENT RESURVEY OF J-1 RANCHES, ACCORDING TO WASTEWATER: N/A BOOK 354 OF MAPS, PAGE 29, RECORDS OF FIRE PROTECTION: AGUILA FIRE DISTRICT MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA; POLICE PROTECTION: MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL; BEGINNING AT A HALF INCH REBAR AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NATURAL GAS: N/A SAID PARCEL; TELEPHONE: N/A THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE REFUSE PROVIDER: N/A SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, 1198.42 FEET TO A HALF INCH REBAR; CASE NUMBER: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, 999.60 FEET TO A HALF INCH REBAR; SU260019 THENCE SOUTH 75 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL 1124.70 FEET, REQUEST: TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; SUP FOR MMI WICKENBURG AZ ILA THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL, 179.84 FEET TO DEVELOPMENT OF A UTILITY COMPOUND FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING. INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC EQUIPMENT SHELTERS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2 ON THAT PLAT AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT ENTITLED "MINOR LAND DIVISION OF APN: 506-09-081" RECORDED MARCH 3, 2022, IN PLAT BOOK 1652, PAGE 9, MARICOPA COUNTY, RECORDS. PARCEL ID#: 506-09-081B MMI LTS MANAGED TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC. ECS SOUTHWEST LLP 14030 THUNDERBOLT PLACE, DH CHARLES ENGINEERING TALMAN CONSULTANTS, LLC DJ&A, P.C. DJ&A, P.C. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHARLENE BRUNGS 103 FOULK ROAD, SUITE 202 723 N OAKLAWN AVE SUITE 500 CHANTILLY VA 20151 802 DEMPSTER STREET 141 W. JACKSON BLVD, STE 1600A 2000 MAPLE STREET 2000 MAPLE STREET FROM CHARLENE BRUNGS IN A QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED MARCH 29, 2022, AND RECORDED APRIL 12, 2022, AS INSTRUMENT WILMINGTON, DE 19803 ELMHURST, IL 60126 PHONE: (918)-922-7767 EVANSTON, IL 60202 CHICAGO, IL 60604 MISSOULA, MT 59808 MISSOULA, MT 59808 NO. 20220323963, IN MARICOPA COUNTY, PHONE: (303) 886-1052 PHONE: 312-971-9182 PHONE: (872) 240-8033 PHONE: (773) 825-6261 PHONE: (406) 721-4320 PHONE: (406) 721-4320 ARIZONA. PROPERTY OWNER: PROGRAM DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BRUNGS FRANK BAKER LEAD ENGINEERS: BRANCH MANAGER: LEAD ENGINEER: PROJECT MANAGER: PROJECT MANAGER: 506-09-081B WYAT GROOMS, PE ANDREW SCHWARZ, P.E., S.E. JAMES NORTON, P.E. BRIAN SOCIA, PLS EMILY GILLESPIE, PE 53418 FOREPAUGH PEAK RD, A&E PROJECT MANAGER: WICKENBURG, AZ 85390 TIM MILLER DIGALERT PREPARED FOR: PREPARED BY: CALL TOLL FREE REFERENCE DRAWINGS REVISIONS 48 HOURS BEFORE YOU DIG UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT LTS Telecommunications DRAWING No. DESCRIPTION REV DATE DESCRIPTION DES DFT CHK APP (811) Services (USA) Inc. 14400 The Lakes Blvd. Pflugerville, TX 78660 Middle Mile Infrastructure SHEET NUMBER REVISION DWG 24 x 36 EXHIBIT 50609066 AZ&CA RAILROAD COMPANY LP RU-190 VACANT 50609032 AZ&CA RAILROAD COMPANY LP RU-190 RAILROAD FOREPAUGH CATTLE CO., INC RU-190 VACANT PARCEL # 506-09-019F COORDINATES: 50606081C AZ B&W LAND LLC 33.969375, -113.050941 RU-190 AGRICULTURE/MIXED 50606081B BRUNGS, CHARLENE RU-190 AGRICULTURE/MIXED LEGEND 50609073B SHAMP INVESTMENTS LLC RU-190 AGRICULTURE/MIXED 50609073A ANTHONY PROMUTICO JR AND SHERRI HEIZER REVOCABLE TRUST RU-190 AGRICULTURE/MIXED DIGALERT PREPARED FOR: PREPARED BY: CALL TOLL FREE REFERENCE DRAWINGS REVISIONS 48 HOURS BEFORE YOU DIG DRAWING No. DESCRIPTION REV DATE DESCRIPTION DES DFT CHK APP UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT LTS Telecommunications (811) Services (USA) Inc. 14400 The Lakes Blvd. Pflugerville, TX 78660 Middle Mile Infrastructure SHEET NUMBER REVISION DWG 24 x 36 CONSTRUCTION NOTES SITE PLAN VAULTS CONDUIT DRIVE ACCESS COORDINATES: 33.969375, -113.050941 FENCE DRAINAGE DIGALERT PREPARED FOR: PREPARED BY: CALL TOLL FREE REFERENCE DRAWINGS REVISIONS 48 HOURS BEFORE YOU DIG DRAWING No. DESCRIPTION REV DATE DESCRIPTION DES DFT CHK APP UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT LTS Telecommunications (811) Services (USA) Inc. 14400 The Lakes Blvd. Pflugerville, TX 78660 Middle Mile Infrastructure SHEET NUMBER REVISION DWG 24 x 36 ELEVATION GUIDE GRADING PLAN 2297.5 2299.1 0000.00 2296.6 0000' 2296.7 2295.4 2297.0 2294.1 2300.4 2297.6 2297.2 2300.4 COORDINATES: 33.969375, -113.050941 2293.9 2299.1 2298.2 2297.4 2299.2 2294.6 2296.1 2297.9 ← 2295.6 2296.7 2296.1 2296.3 DIGALERT PREPARED FOR: PREPARED BY: CALL TOLL FREE REFERENCE DRAWINGS REVISIONS 48 HOURS BEFORE YOU DIG DRAWING No. DESCRIPTION REV DATE DESCRIPTION DES DFT CHK APP UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT LTS Telecommunications (811) Services (USA) Inc. 14400 The Lakes Blvd. Pflugerville, TX 78660 Middle Mile Infrastructure SHEET NUMBER REVISION DWG 24 x 36 DETAIL 1 (SEV/CEV 36"x 60"x 48") TRENCH DETAIL SERVICE EQUIPMENT RACK AGGREGATE BASE FOR DRIVE CLEAN AGGREGATE SURFACE SECTION * SEE SHEET E-01 UTILITY COORDINATION NOTES DETAIL 2 (KEV 30"x 48"x 36") 1 CHAIN-LINK FENCE DETAIL N.T.S. DIGALERT PREPARED FOR: PREPARED BY: CALL TOLL FREE REFERENCE DRAWINGS REVISIONS 48 HOURS BEFORE YOU DIG DRAWING No. DESCRIPTION REV DATE DESCRIPTION DES DFT CHK APP UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT LTS Telecommunications (811) Services (USA) Inc. 14400 The Lakes Blvd. Pflugerville, TX 78660 Middle Mile Infrastructure SHEET NUMBER REVISION DWG 24 x 36 LTS Managed Technical Services LLC 14400 The Lakes Blvd., #100, Building C Pflugerville, TX 78660 TITLE PAGE PROJECT AREA Narrative Report For Special Use Permit Application MMI-Wickenburg AZ / 53418 N. Forepaugh Peak Road ILA Fiber Optic Equipment Shelter in ~108x133 utility compound lot ZN# SU260019 Location: 53418 N. Forepaugh Peak Road / northwest corner of J-1 Ranch Rd and Forepaugh Peak Road Prepared On: 02/03/2026 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Middle Mile Infrastructure LLC Developer: Jamie Hartig (agent for MMI) LTS Managed Technical Services LLC 14400 The Lakes Blvd, Bldg C, Ste 100 Pflugerville, TX 78660 Site Address: 53418 N. Forepaugh Peak Road / northwest corner of J-1 Ranch Rd and Forepaugh Peak Road Assessor’s Parcel No. 506-09-081B Zoning: Rural - 190 Parcel Size: 26.93 acres, +/- SUP / Easement Area Size: 90,000 sqft (300’ x 300’ easement) Development Area: ~14,400 sqft MMI Site: Wickenburg AZ Property Owner: Charlene Brungs Request: Approval of development of the proposed utility compound for installation of fiber optic equipment shelters PURPOSE OF REQUEST On behalf of Middle Mile Infrastructure, LLC (MMI) – LTS Managed Technical Services LLC is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a new utility compound for in-line amplifying (ILA) fiber optic utility equipment shelter(s). The equipment shelter is ~864 square feet (sqft) and is unmanned / unoccupied. The shelter is prefabricated off-site as a unit and is shipped and installed at the site and will contain the equipment to support the fiber optic network. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL MMI proposes to install a new utility compound and equipment shelter that acts as an infrastructure component supporting their existing fiber-optic network. The equipment shelter is ~864 sqft, prefabricated “double wide” modular unit. The initial installation will be for (1) “double wide” shelter with a second one proposed for future installation. The shelter is approximately 24’x36’x12’-9”. The equipment shelter is a precast concrete building with an exposed coarse aggregate finish, that is placed and anchored to a precast concrete monolithic slab foundation at the required frost depth for soil conditions. The prefabricated unit is shipped to the site in two modular halves, and is then installed and sealed together on site. There are no antennas, towers, or dishes at the site or for this shelter. The utility compound and equipment shelter is an unoccupied/unmanned facility that is not open to the public and is fenced with an access gate that will be locked at all times. Access is only permitted by trained and authorized service personnel on an infrequent basis (ex. Site maintenance, emergency repairs, etc.). The utility compound will be surrounded by a 8’ chain-link security fence with 1’ (3-strand) of barbed wire. The outside lighting on the site is (1) downward directed wall mounted LED light fixture at each entry door (three total). Each light will have a dawn to dusk photocell control. There will be no proposed signate at this location. The proposed site has an existing approved an SUP (case Z2020013) on the subject parcel for another fiber-optic utility compound. This SUP was for an approximately 10,000-square foot area toward the northeast corner of the parcel. This SUP application is unrelated to that previous request. RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES The parcel has a single-family rural residence and some ancillary structures, but otherwise features large area of vacant space. The site is in a sparsely populated, but not entirely remote part of Maricopa County on a vacant parcel. The surrounding parcels are low-intensity (residential/agricultural) with ample spacing between structures. The land to the north and west is mostly open space. No emissions or noise generation will be created from the normal operations of this equipment shelter. The fiber infrastructure requires placement of line amplifiers that helps improve the network by providing additional signal stability, help carry information, and reduce latency. These routes are part of the fiber optic backbones that help facilitate modern day communications. LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY The location of the utility compound has been chosen because of its proximity to the existing fiber optic cable route and its minimal impact to the adjacent road. The compound will be accessed from an access easement off of Forepaugh Peak Road. CIRCULATION SYSTEM (ON & OFF-SITE) Visits to the site will be infrequent and primarily for scheduled maintenance visits (typically quarterly through the year). This will not impact the existing traffic patterns of the area. The compound is not open to public access. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE (PHASING) The project is a small standard design and is built in one construction phase (4-6 weeks). The site is grubbed / graded, site work prep and foundations are poured, the equipment shelter is installed and final site work is completed. A second foundation pad will be poured for a future shelter installation. COMMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES The equipment shelter is located in a rural area with no schools or parks in close proximity. The shelter itself is a private building that is not accessible to the public. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES There will be no water or sewage utility required or provided. No waste or trash will be accumulated or generated with this proposed development. This is an unoccupied / unmanned facility with no plumbing or waste generation. The shelter will be serviced by the Aguila Fire District and by the District 4 Sheriff’s Office. OTHER / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A portion of the utility compound is located within floodplain (Zone A). We are working with the local flood district on a floodplain permit that will be concurrently reviewed with the building permit. The site will be elevated to the regulatory flood elevation determined by the engineer (BFE + 2’). DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REGULATION BASE ZONING DISTRICT PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS (RU-190) REGULATIONS (RU-190) Height 35’ 35’ Front Yard 60’ 60’ Side Yard 30’ 30’ Street-side Yard 30’ 30’ Rear Yard 60’ 60’ Lot Area 190,000 sq. ft. 190,000 sq. ft. Lot Width 300’ 300’ Lot Area Per Dwelling - - Unit Lot Coverage 10% 10% Parking Spaces Required 1 per 250 square feet 0 space Paved Parking Required Stabilized decomposed granite Screening A solid wall, not less than six feet in Chain-link fencing and 1’ of barbed wire height, shall be required along and permitted. Slats can be fitted to the adjacent to any side or rear property chain link to provide additional line abutting any rural or residential screening. Screening no greater than 10’ zone boundary. in height. Justification of Standards Parking Spaces – The utility compound and equipment shelter is unmanned / unoccupied and is visited infrequently and generally only for maintenance and emergency repairs. No ADA spaces are proposed as no public access is available to the site. Paved Parking – No paved parking is being proposed for this site as the stabilized decomposed granite on the site is appropriate for parking. Additionally, the site will remain unmanned with no regular employees with the exception of quarterly maintenance. Screening – The equipment shelter requires as much unobstructed airflow possible for equipment cleanliness and operational stability. Additionally, this is a small site in a remote portion of Maricopa County with no significant impact on the surrounding properties. Chain-link fencing would be unobtrusive and appropriate. Total height of the chain-link fencing would be 8’ with 1’ of proposed barbed wire for 9’ in total height. A total fence height of no greater than 10’ is being proposed. 1’ of barbed-wire is proposed in order to provide a layer of security to the site to prevent unintentional damage of valuable equipment and prevent access and/or theft of sensitive information. If there are any questions, please contact me at the information provided in my below signature block. Sincerely, Jamie Hartig Jamie Hartig Project Permitting – Site Infrastructure LTS Managed Technical Services 14400 The Lakes Blvd. Suite 100 Bldg C, Pflugerville, TX 78660 w 513-616-0037 | jamie.hartig@ledcor.com www.ledcor.com FORWARD. TOGETHER. Planning & Development Engineering Plan Review Date: July 16, 2026 Evan Carbonneau, 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) 506-8790 www.maricopa.gov/planning Attn: Nicholas Schlimm, Planner, Planning & Development Services email address: Evan.Carbonneau@maricopa.gov cc: Bob Fedorka, PE, Engineering Manager, Planning and Development From: Evan Carbonneau, PE, Plans Examiner Engineer, Planning & Development Subject: S260019 – SUP for a new utility compound for in-line amplifying (ILA) fiber optic utility equipment shelter(s) APN(s): 506-09-081B Engineering Review has reviewed the second plan and report routed for review on 07/16/2026, for the subject application and has no objections to the plan of development. Any approvals are subject to the following stipulations: GENERAL DRAINAGE REVIEW/INFORMATION 1. The site contains areas of regulated floodplains (FEMA Zone A). Any development in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit issued concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. 2. 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 for construction. 3. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the site’s drainage infrastructure. 4. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted with the application for Building Permits 5. No use is anticipated outside of the disturbed area. Any additional improvements that increase disturbed area will require additional retention. Please contact me with any questions. Page 2 of 2 DRAINAGE PLAN REVIEW REFERENCES: The Drainage Regulations are listed in Section 905 of the MCZO: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4785/Maricopa-County-Zoning-Ordinance-PDF Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards Manual: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2369 For Additional Information See: https://www.maricopa.gov/1635/Drainage-Review FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY REFERENCES: Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/31723/Floodplain-Regulations-for-Maricopa-County-Final For Additional Information See: https://www.maricopa.gov/3847/Flood-Control-District PND TRANSPORTATION REFERENCES: Roadway Design Manual MCDOT Roadway Design Manual MCDOT General Notes for R/W Permits General Notes for R/W Permits Maricopa County Ordinance for Work in R/W MCDOT R/W Ordinance Residential Driveway Guidelines https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/315 MCDOT Traffic Impact Study Manual TIS Manual For Additional Information See: https://www.maricopa.gov/156/MCDOT PND STORMWATER QUALITY (SWPPP) REFERENCES: Storm Water Quality Management and Discharge Control Regulation https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6577 Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 310 https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5354 For Additional Information See: https://www.maricopa.gov/3980/Water-Sewage-Stormwater-Waste Maricopa County Resolution for ROW Permits Transportation Construction Permit (TC) | Maricopa County, AZ For Additional Information See: Department of Transportation | Maricopa County, AZ Abbreviations Key: Drainage: DD = Department Directive (See: http://www.maricopa.gov/1911/Department-Directives) MCZO = Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance DPSM = Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards SSA = State Standard Attachment DDMV1= Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Hydrology DDMV2 = Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Hydraulics Flood Control: FRMC = Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County PND Transportation: RDM = MCDOT Roadway Design Manual RDG = MCDOT Residential Design Guidelines MSRP = MCDOT Major Streets and Routes Plan PND Stormwater: SWMDCR= Maricopa County Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Regulation DDMV3= Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Erosion Control APCR= Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations – Rule 310 6/24/26, 8:48 AM Inbox - Jamie Hartig - Outlook Outlook [Suspicious Message] Re: Service Area Question - 53418 N. Forepaugh Peak Rd. From Kenneth Diamond <Kenneth.Diamond@ruralmetrofire.net> Date Thu 6/4/2026 2:21 PM To Jamie Hartig <Jamie.Hartig@ledcor.com> This message was deemed as Suspicious by Ledcor Cyber Security. Please exercise caution! Unusual Sender CAUTION: This email was sent from outside of Ledcor’s network. Please be careful while clicking links, opening attachments, or replying to this email. Hi Jamie I talked to the district and that address does belong to them. I called 928-685-3469 Thank you Kenneth Diamond Fire Marshal Fire Plans Examiner Central Arizona Fire Operations kenneth.diamond@ruralmetrofire.net (480) 869-2340 www.ruralmetrofire.com From: Jamie Hartig <Jamie.Hartig@ledcor.com> Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2026 11:02 AM https://outlook.office.com/mail/id/AAQkAGQxNDNhNWJlLTNjYWEtNDRhZi04YjY0LTk5NzFjZDc0M2I4OQAQAPAIwYtyFxtOvRHOygxX8YE%3D?nativ… 1/2 6/24/26, 8:48 AM Inbox - Jamie Hartig - Outlook To: Kenneth Diamond <kenneth.diamond@ruralmetrofire.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Service Area Question - 53418 N. Forepaugh Peak Rd. *** WARNING: Email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless sender is verified. *** Hi Kenneth, We are working on a special use application in Maricopa County. We are working at 53418 N. Forepaugh Peak Road. Is this within Rural Metro Fire Department jurisdictionrOA or is this Aguila Fire District? Thanks for any information. 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