10.Z260021 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: Z260021 – Dynamite Farms Organic Vegetables & Plants
Supervisor District: 4
Applicant/Owner: Paul Thomas, AZBARN, LLC
Request: Zone Change from Rural-43 WHSC & C-2 WHSC to C-2 CUPD WHSC
Site Location: Generally located approx. ¼ mile NW of 211th Ave. & US 60 (Grand
Ave.) in the Wittmann area
Site Size: Approx. 2.5 acres
County Island Status: City of Surprise
Additional
Comments:
 The rezoning will facilitate commercial development. A plan of development is included with this
request. The proposal is for a wholesale nursery with a limited retail component.
 Water is proposed from the West End Water Company. Wastewater is proposed via an individual
on-lot septic system. The lack of sewer service available to the site necessitates that land uses
be limited on site. The CUPD overlay zoning district is applied to limit entitled uses to only those
that can be accommodated via septic system as determined by the Planning & Development and
Environmental Services departments. Fire protection will be provided by the Arizona Fire &
Medical Authority (AFMA).
 The site is located along a Grand Avenue frontage road. Although Grand Ave. itself is maintained
by ADOT, the frontage road is maintained by MCDOT. Whereas Grand Ave. is a major U.S. highway,
MCDOT classifies the frontage road as a rural local roadway and is not presently requiring any
further preservation or dedication of right-of-way. A single ingress/egress driveway for the site
will be provided along the frontage road, providing indirect access to Grand Ave. and beyond to
the regional transportation network.
 Per the Maricopa County Framework 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the subject site is within the Area
of Municipal Influence due to its location within Surprise’s municipal planning area. However,
since the White Tank / Grand Ave. Area Plan and the Surprise General Plan designate the site for
rural residential uses, the site is also within the Rural Service Area. Framework 2040 recognizes
that certain commercial uses may be acceptable in the Rural Service Area upon satisfying
acceptable alternative solutions consistent with the Urban Solutions for Urban Development
(USUD) strategy. A small wholesale/retail nursery is generally compatible with the Rural Service
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Area. The site’s location along a MCDOT-maintained frontage road parallel to a major US highway
also supports the establishment of a limited commercial use.
 There are no outstanding concerns from reviewing agencies. There is no known opposition. It will
require a majority vote of a quorum to approve Z260021.
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 Z260021 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:
a. A Plan of Development is approved subject to site plan entitled “Dynamite Farm,”
consisting of two full-size sheets, dated July 24, 2026, and stamped received July 27,
2026. The Plan of Development may be amended administratively under separate
application as long as the amendment complies with the established CUPD development
standards as approved by the Board of Supervisors. 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 “Dynamite Farm,” consisting of eight pages, and stamped received July 27, 2026,
except as modified by the following conditions.
c. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1. The site contains an area of regulated floodplain in its southwest corner. Any
development/grading in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit issued
concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development.
2. Given the site’s proximity to the US-60, the applicant shall inquire of any concerns
with ADOT via their red-letter process (email redletter@azdot.gov).
3. Driveway access to County road(s) will require a permit from MCDOT issued
concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. Drainage flow
along the roadway must be maintained.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted with
the application for Building Permits.
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d. The following C-2 CUPD WHSC standards shall apply but only for a wholesale/retail plant
nursery use and ancillary uses:
1. Minimum Parking: 1 Space per 300 SF of Floor Area Dedicated to Office Use.
2. Sight Visibility Triangles: None Required.
3. WHSC Landscape Setback: None Required.
e. The CUPD 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.
f. 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.
g. 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 Planning
& Development Department Inspections Division establishing the use prior to the
operation of business. Violation of this condition may be grounds for revocation as set
forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
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 property owners and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County
takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions.
j. 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. The 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.
October 21, 2026
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Presented by: Nick Schlimm, Planner
Reviewed by: Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager
Attachment: 9/10/26 P&Z Packet (31 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
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case: Z260021 – Dynamite Farms Organic Vegetables & Plants
Hearing Date: September 10, 2026
Supervisor District: 4
Applicant: Paul Thomas, AZBARN, LLC
Owner: Paul Thomas, AZBARN, LLC
Request: Zone Change from Rural-43 WHSC & C-2 WHSC to C-2 CUPD WHSC
Site Location: Generally located approx. ¼ mile NW of 211th Ave. & US 60 (Grand Ave.) in
the Wittmann area
Site Size: Approx. 2.5 acres
Density: N/A
County Island: No
County Plan: White Tank / Grand Avenue Area Plan – Single Family / Rural (the property
is within a Municipal Influence Area)
Municipal Plan: City of Surprise – Neighborhood
Municipal Comments: None received to date
Support/Opposition: None known
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
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Project Summary:
1. The applicant and property owner, Paul Thomas, is requesting a Zone Change from Rural-43 and
C-2 to C-2 with a Commercial Unit Plan of Development (CUPD) overlay on parcel 503-40-028E.
This is within the Wickenburg Highway Scenic Corridor (WHSC) overlay zoning district. The
subject parcel comprises approximately 2.5 acres and is located along Grand Ave. in the
Wittmann area, approximately ¼ mile northwest of 211th Ave. The owner is proposing to develop
a wholesale nursery that will include limited retail sales. The Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance
(MCZO) allows wholesale nurseries by right in the Rural-43 zoning district but requires at least C-
2 commercial zoning or a special use permit (SUP) for retail nurseries. The proposed zone change
would allow the retail component of the nursery under a unified zoning across the property.
2. The subject parcel is located in a somewhat transitional area of Maricopa County. On one hand,
Rural-43 remains the predominant zoning district in the area and the applicable land use plans
designate the site for rural land uses. Even so, single-family residences have abounded
throughout the surrounding area since 2000 and the nearby Nadaburg townsite is designated a
Major Activity Center in the Wickenburg Highway Scenic Corridor (WHSC) Plan. Furthermore, the
adjacent Grand Avenue is a major US highway connecting Phoenix to Wickenburg and beyond to
Las Vegas. The existing strip of C-2 zoning that now extends less than 100’ from the Grand Ave.
right-of-way has existed since before the MCZO was adopted in 1969 in anticipation of
commercial development along the highway corridor. Staff notes that this C-2 strip had greater
depth before ADOT widened the highway.
3. The subject parcel was created in 2026 from the combination of three smaller lots, which the
applicant purchased just prior to combining them. Two of these lots had been owned by the
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) since 2000; the frontmost 112.5’ of these two lots
corresponded with right-of-way for Grand Ave., 56’ of which ADOT had already ceded to MCDOT
for the frontage road in 2006. This 112.5’ strip remained within the assessed area of ADOT’s two
parcels until they were sold to the current owner in 2026. With the sale and subsequent
combination of the lots, the 112.5’ strip no longer possesses an assessor parcel number, and the
applicant’s property is no longer encumbered by right-of-way. The applicant met with Planning &
Development staff for a pre-application meeting on April 28, 2026, and subsequently submitted
the subject Zone Change request on May 14, 2026. The applicant met with staff for a technical
advisory committee (TAC) meeting on June 8, 2026. Planning staff’s comments were minimal;
Engineering and Environmental Services staff signed off with no objections upon completion of
the first review.
4. The owner currently operates the Dynamite Farm nursery elsewhere in Maricopa County and
plans to relocate to the subject property. Per the project narrative, business operations would be
by appointment only (no regular business hours). The owner would be the sole employee, plus an
occasional volunteer. The owner projects that the number of customers onsite per appointment
would not exceed five. The owner would deliver produce from onsite to customers offsite.
5. The owner seeks to create an agricultural aesthetic with the proposed development, which would
consist of two farm-style buildings, each measuring 6,480 square feet of floor area plus a 432-
square-foot outdoor covered patio/entryway. The overwhelming majority of the space inside each
building would be dedicated to the keeping of produce, with a small portion (>1,000 square feet)
of at least one building used as office space. The owner would develop an 8’ high block wall
around most of the property. This wall would extend from the front corners of the foremost
building to the side lot lines and then screen the site along the remainder of the side and rear lot
lines. In front of the foremost building, the owner is proposing to install a 4’ high pipe-rail fence
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along the side and front lot lines to maximize the agricultural aesthetic of the site as seen from
Grand Ave. An outdoor planting and retention area would be graded toward the rear of the
property behind the rearmost of the two buildings. The owner also intends to install a 25’ tall faux
farm windmill toward the front of the property to further enhance the intended aesthetic.
6. A single ingress/egress driveway would be provided at the highway frontage road. A parking area
would be provided at the front of the property. Since the combined floor area of the two buildings
approaches 13,000 sf, the MCZO requires that 44 parking spaces be provided (one per each 300
sf of floor area). Due to the minimal number of customers who would be onsite at a given time,
the owner is requesting to waive the required number of parking spaces with the CUPD. The owner
will provide up to 15 parking spaces (including one ADA-compliant space) to accommodate the
projected number of customers. The parking area and the portion of the driveway leading up to it
will both be paved. Past the parking area, the driveway will proceed through a gate installed within
the screen wall toward the rear of the property. Behind this gate, the driveway will be surfaced
with compacted aggregate base course (ABC) surfacing and will terminate at a loading space
positioned just behind the rearmost of the two buildings.
7. The site is located within the WHSC overlay zoning district Class 2 and Class 4 intensity levels as
regulated in MCZO Section 704. Class 2 corresponds with the County jurisdiction from 300’ to ¼
mile (1,320’) out from the Grand Ave. right-of-way, whereas Class 4 corresponds with County
jurisdiction within 300’ of the Grand Ave. right-of-way. The Class 2 development regulations are
minimal, only requiring structures to adhere to a maximum height of 33’ and otherwise requiring
development to observe the goals and policies established in the WHSC plan to the extent
practicable. The Class 4 development regulations are more specific. In addition to the 33’ height
restriction, the Class 4 standards also establish specific screening regulations, requiring that
parking areas, loading areas, and outdoor storage areas be screened from the highway with a
solid fence and that drought-tolerant landscaping be placed in front of any wall facing the
highway. Loading and outdoor storage areas must also be placed to the rear of any principal
building(s). The Class 4 standards also require a minimum landscape setback of 25’ from the
highway right-of-way, within which natural desert vegetation must be preserved or provided.
Finally, the Class 4 standards restrict direct access to Grand Avenue.
8. The owner is requesting one variation to the WHSC regulations: to waive the required 25’
landscape setback. Although the nearer of the two buildings would be set back over 62’ from the
front lot line, the main parking area will be set back just 10’ from the right-of-way. However, the
owner will plant a 3’ tall hedge in front of the parking area to screen it from the highway and
mitigate headlamp glare. All other WHSC regulations would be met with the project. Besides the
parking regulations previously discussed, the only additional variations requested to the C-2
standards are to waive the required sight visibility triangles (SVTs) and to restrict the uses allowed
onsite to those that can be accommodated on septic systems.
9. Below (next page) is the proposed CUPD table from the applicant’s project narrative. Staff’s
recommendation is to limit variation to parking ratio, landscaped setback and sight-visibility
triangle only with regard to wholesale/retail plant nursery and ancillary uses. The CUPD will also
limit entitled uses only to those that can accommodate wastewater disposal via onsite septic
systems.
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Base Zoning Standards Proposed Zoning Standards
Development Standards
(C-2 WHSC) (C-2 CUPD WHSC)
Maximum Height 33’ 33’
Minimum Front Yard 10’ 10’
Minimum Side Yard 10’ 10’
Minimum Rear Yard 25’ 25’
Minimum Lot Area 6,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width 60’ 60’
Maximum Lot Coverage 60% 60%
1 Space per 300 SF of Office
1 Space per 300 SF
Minimum Parking Floor Area Only
(44 Spaces)
(4 Spaces)
Sight Visibility Triangles 25’ x 25’ None Required
WHSC Landscape Setback 25’ Waived
Until the site is served by sewer,
All uses permitted or
uses onsite shall only be those
Permitted Uses requiring a POD in C-2
MCESD determines can be
per MCZO Section 601
accommodated by septic system.
Aerial Photo of Subject Site
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Aerial Image & Surrounding Environs
Eagle view of subject site looking north into subject parcel (aerial image dated January 2024).
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Site Plan Excerpt
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
10. On-site: Rural-43 WHSC & C-2 WHSC / Vacant
North: Rural-43 WHSC & C-2 WHSC / Single-Family Residences
South: R-5 WHSC / Vacant
East: Rural-43 WHSC & C-2 WHSC / Vacant
West: Rural-43 WHSC / Vacant
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Zoning District Map
The green line corresponds with the approximate boundary separating the Class 2 and Class 4 intensity levels of the
Wickenburg Highway Scenic Corridor, measured 300’ from the current ADOT right-of-way line.
Utilities, Services and Infrastructure:
11. Water: West End Water Company
Wastewater: Septic
School District: Nadaburg Unified School District
Fire: Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA)
Police: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
Electric: Arizona Public Service (APS)
The property is within the West End Water Company’s service area (established per ACC docket W-1157).
In the project narrative, the property owner states his intention to establish a connection to the
Company’s water infrastructure upon development. However, staff is not aware of any assurance of
service. There is no known sewer service to the site and the property owner intends to develop a septic
system. Prior to issuance of construction permits, written confirmation will be required from the AFMA
that the project has been designed in accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that it will
be served by emergency fire protection service. The AFMA operates the fire station nearest to the subject
site, located at 20303 W. Patton Rd., approximately three miles to the south. The nearest schools, the
Nadaburg Elementary School and the Mountainside High School, are each located within 2½ miles of the
subject site. The nearest MCSO office is located at 13063 W. Bell Rd. in Surprise, over 14 miles from the
subject site. APS has not commented on this request.
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Right-of-Way:
12. The following table includes the existing and required right-of-way for the Grand Avenue frontage
road, as well as its future classification, based upon the Maricopa County Department of
Transportation (MCDOT) Transportation System Plan 2040 and Road Information Tool.
Street Name Existing R/W Proposed (Required) R/W Future Classification
Grand Ave. 55’ (full width) 50’ (full width) Rural Local Roadway
(frontage road) 25’ (half-width)
MCDOT’s Traffic Division has approved its review of this request. Due to the project’s proximity
to an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) right-of-way, MCDOT advised the applicant
to notify ADOT of the proposed project through the Red Letter process. ADOT’s Red Letter inbox
is one of the areas of interest registered to receive notification of zoning applications in review
with Planning & Development. ADOT responded to staff’s routing of the case. ADOT states that,
at this time, it is not requesting a traffic impact analysis or statement (TIA/TIS), having
determined that the project will not have a significant impact on ADOT facilities.
Framework 2040 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan:
13. The subject site is located within Maricopa County’s White Tank / Grand Avenue Area Plan, which
designates it as being within the Single Family – Rural land use area. This land use designation
supports rural residential development at densities of up to one dwelling unit per acre. The site is
also located within the City of Surprise’s municipal planning area (MPA). Surprise’s general plan
designates the site as being within the City’s Neighborhood character area and Rural Residential
Overlay character sub-area. Because the site is located within an MPA, the Comprehensive Plan’s
Municipal-Rural Framework considers it to be within the County’s Area of Municipal Influence.
Even so, both the applicable area plan and municipal general plan designate the site for rural land
uses.
14. Generally, the Framework considers sites designated for rural uses by the applicable County area
plan as being within the Rural Service Area as opposed to the Urban Growth Area. However, a site
designated for rural land uses can be considered within the Urban Growth Area if the applicable
municipal general plan designates the site with an urban land use, the site meets the applicable
requirements of the Urban Solutions for Urban Development (USUD) strategy, and the site has an
assurance of annexation from the applicable municipality. That said, Surprise’s general plan
designates the site for rural land uses. Neither the owner nor Surprise have expressed interest in
annexation. The property is not adjacent to Surprise jurisdiction nor along municipal utilities,
suggesting that Surprise would likely have little interest in annexing the site in the foreseeable
future. With these facts known, it can be concluded that, per the guidelines of the Framework, the
site is in fact within the Rural Service Area.
15. Per the USUD 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
sewer infrastructure serving the site, and the nearest MCSO station is over 14 miles away. At best,
the site benefits from direct access to a MCDOT-maintained frontage road along a major US
highway and a fire station located approx. 4½ miles away. The site is within the service area of
the West End Water Company, and the owner’s narrative states an intention to establish a
connection upon development, although staff is not aware of any assurance of service.
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16. Although urban utilities and infrastructure are limited at the project site, they are not likely to
hinder the feasibility of the proposed nursery. Staff notes that, per the project narrative, the
nursery would operate mostly as a wholesale nursery with a limited retail component. As
discussed in a previous paragraph, the MCZO allows wholesale nurseries by right in all zoning
districts, including Rural zoning districts. Although retail nurseries require C-2 zoning at minimum,
they generate little traffic, little demand for drinking water or septic use, and are generally
considered an appropriate rural retail use. In fact, Framework 2040 explicitly names commercial
plant nurseries as examples of rural retail uses – one of the few nonresidential land use
categories generally considered appropriate in rural service areas.
Public Participation Summary:
17. 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. In addition to the ADOT memo
discussed previously, Luke Air Force Base and the MCSO both responded to County notices
confirming that they have no concerns with this request.
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
18. N/A
Staff Analysis:
19. Staff believes that a plant nursery will be an appropriate land use at this location. Although the
site is within a Rural Service Area, nurseries generally require minimal new infrastructure, utilities,
and public services. Such uses generate low volumes of traffic and can generally be
accommodated on septic systems due to the low number of employees and patrons onsite at
any given time. As for water, whether a public water system (PWS) would be required is
determined by the Environmental Services Department (MCESD) based on the number of people
served or the number of service connections made per day. A PWS does not necessarily require
a connection to a water service provider; an onsite well can meet this requirement if certain
criteria are met. That said, the site is within the jurisdiction of the West End Water Company and
the project narrative attests that a connection is planned. Finally, the site is within the jurisdiction
of an established fire authority, that being the North County Fire & Medical District, a division of
the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority.
20. In summary, the envisioned use of the site is generally compatible with the Rural Service Area.
The site’s location along the frontage road of an ADOT-maintained U.S. highway also supports
the establishment of a limited commercial use. That said, because of the limited services
presently available to the site, and considering that the project narrative and plan of development
specifically propose a plant nursery, staff believes it would be appropriate to limit the uses
allowed onsite to uses that can be accommodated on septic systems, as determined by MCESD,
until sewer serves are established.
21. Staff believes the requested CUPD development standards are justified. The standard parking
regulations require more parking than is necessary to support the proposed use. Furthermore, the
minimal traffic that will be generated by the use, together with ample spacing between the right-
of-way line and the edge of pavement, justify waiving the required SVTs. Finally, the requested
waiver of the WHSC landscape setback requirement is arguably negated by the numerous
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aesthetic enhancements the owner intends to incorporate into the design of the nursery. The
CUPD appropriately liberalizes these development standards for a wholesale/retail plant nursery
land use.
Recommendation:
22. Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors
approve Z260021 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:
a. A Plan of Development is approved subject to site plan entitled “Dynamite Farm,”
consisting of two full-size sheets, dated July 24, 2026, and stamped received July 27,
2026. The Plan of Development may be amended administratively under separate
application as long as the amendment complies with the established CUPD development
standards as approved by the Board of Supervisors. 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 “Dynamite Farm,” consisting of eight pages, and stamped received July 27, 2026,
except as modified by the following conditions.
c. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1. The site contains an area of regulated floodplain in its southwest corner. Any
development/grading in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit issued
concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development.
2. Given the site’s proximity to the US-60, the applicant shall inquire of any concerns
with ADOT via their red-letter process (email redletter@azdot.gov).
3. Driveway access to County road(s) will require a permit from MCDOT issued
concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. Drainage flow
along the roadway must be maintained.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted with
the application for Building Permits
d. The following C-2 CUPD WHSC standards shall apply but only for a wholesale/retail plant
nursery use and ancillary uses:
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1. Minimum Parking: 1 Space per 300 SF of Floor Area Dedicated to Office Use.
2. Sight Visibility Triangles: None Required.
3. WHSC Landscape Setback: None Required.
e. The CUPD 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.
f. 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.
g. 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 Planning
& Development Department Inspections Division establishing the use prior to the
operation of business. Violation of this condition may be grounds for revocation as set
forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
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 property owners and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County
takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions.
j. 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. The 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.
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Presented by: Nick Schlimm, Planner
Reviewed by: Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor
Attachments: Case Map (1 page)
Site Plan (2 pages)
Narrative Report (8 pages)
DPR comments (1 page)
MCESD comments (2 pages)
MCSO comments (2 pages)
Luke AFB comments (2 pages)
ADOT comments (1 page)
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Application Name: Dynamite Farm - Organic Vegetables and Plants
Legal Description
Applicant Applicant Phone/Email
(317) 514-7285
Paul S Thomas
Z260021
Case Address Parcel Primary:503-40-028C
21215 W GRAND AVE WITTMANN, AZ 85361
WITTMANN, AZ 85361
Generated August 12, 2026 10:13 AM Gross Acres: 3 approx. Map scale 1:1,492
Supervisor District No. 4
Requesting change to C-2 for a plant nursery - current location is partial C-2 - site plan is to make all the
2.5 acre parcel on parcel and all zoned C-2
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Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ

DYNAMITE FARM
MARICOPA COUNTY P&D COMMERCIAL GENERAL NOTES AND CONDITIONS
1. REFERENCE MARICOPA COUNTY PERMIT AND ADDENDUMS FOR ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS.
21640 W. GRAND AVE, WITTMANN
2. ANY WORK PERFORMED WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE APPLICABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OR AFFECTED
UTILITY COMPANY AND/OR ALL WORK AND MATERIAL NOT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS IS SUBJECT TO REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. SITE / GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN
3. THE ISSUANCE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT
FROM COMPLIANCE WITH ALL OTHER GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ZONING & BUILDING REQUIREMENTS. (FRONTAGE)
4. AS SPECIFIED IN THE PERMIT CONDITIONS, CONTACT MARICOPA COUNTY TO SCHEDULE AN IN-PROGRESS PROJECT
INSPECTION FOR ALL HEADWALLS, CUT OFF WALLS, AND WEIRS AFTER EXCAVATION AND FORM ZONE CHANGE TO C-2 CUPD WHSC FOR A 2-PHASE
PLACEMENT BUT PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF ANY MATERIAL. AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND NURSERY CONSISTING
5. AS SPECIFIED IN THE PERMIT CONDITIONS, CONTACT MARICOPA COUNTY TO SCHEDULE AN IN-PROGRESS OF 2 BUILDINGS, PARKING, AND PLANTING BEDS. 85083
INSPECTION FOR ALL GABION MATTRESSES, RIP-RAP, FILTER FABRIC, AND/OR GRAVEL UNDERLAYMENT
AFTER EXCAVATION BUT PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF ANY MATERIAL. AZ
6. AS SPECIFIED IN THE PERMIT CONDITIONS, CONTACT MARICOPA COUNTY TO SCHEDULE AN IN-PROGRESS VICINITY MAP DRAINAGE INC
INSPECTION FOR ALL RETAINING WALLS AFTER EXCAVATION BUT PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE, PHOENIX
BLOCK, OR OTHER RETAINING WALL MATERIAL.
SITE DATA
7. ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS AND/OR RE-INSPECTIONS SHALL BE ASSESSED ADDITIONAL FEES IN
APN: 503-40-028E PASS,
CONFORMANCE WITH ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULES. CURRENT ZONING: RURAL-43 & C-2 WHSC OWNER / DEVELOPER
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
8. RIP-RAP AREAS SHALL BE OVER-EXCAVATED SUCH THAT TOP OF RIP-RAP WILL MEET ADJACENT GRADE. PROPOSED ZONING: C-2 CUPD WHSC AZBARN LLC 623-581-3371 info@gdengineers.com
TOTAL LOT AREA: 109,199 SF = 2.51ACRES PAUL THOMAS THAT PORTION OF THE GRANTOR'S PROPERTY THAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING &
9. CERTIFIED AS-BUILT PLANS, PREPARED IN CONFORMANCE WITH MARICOPA COUNTY AS-BUILT SUBMITTAL
ESTIMATED DISTURBANCE: 2 ACRES 22215 N GIOVOTA DR PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE¼) OF SECTION 13, MOUNTAIN
REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO MARICOPA COUNTY FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FINAL DRAINAGE TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, GILA AND SALT RIVER MERIDIAN, MARICOPA ENGINEERS,
SUN CITY WEST AZ 85375
CLEARANCE. BUILDING SUMMARY 317.514.7285 COUNTY, ARIZONA, WHICH LIES SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING EXISTING RIGHT OF
10. PRIOR TO FINAL DRAINAGE CLEARANCE EACH RETENTION BASIN WITH DEPTHS GREATER THAN 1-FOOT EACH BUILDING ENCLOSED: 6,480 SF PTHOMAS9999@HOTMAIL.COM WAY LINE DESCRIPTION:
OR AS DETERMINED BY MARICOPA COUNTY SHALL BE TESTED PER THE DRAINAGE POLICIES AND EACH BUILDING COVERED PATIO: 432 SF PROPERTY DESCRIPTION (PARCEL #2 PER WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. GOLD
EACH BUILDING UNDER ROOF: 6,912 SF 1990-106785, MARICOPA COUNTY RECORDS)
STANDARDS FOR MARICOPA COUNTY STANDARD 6.10.12. THE TEST RESULTS, BORING LOGS, AND REVISED GRADING
TOTAL UNDER ROOF: 13,824 SF SURVEYOR WEST
DRAIN-DOWN TIME CALCULATIONS 12.7% COVERAGE: 13,824 / 109,199 THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13,
STARLINK SURVEYING, INC.
DEMONSTRATING THAT ALL RETENTION BASINS DRAIN WITHIN 36-HOURS, SIGNED AND SEALED BY AN C-2 ZONING ALLOWS 60% MAX COVERAGE STEVE SHEARROW, R.L.S. TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN,
6612
ARIZONA REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL WITH THE AS-BUILT 7836 W. ADOBE DR MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PLAN DOCUMENTATION. SOIL INFILTRATION TESTING OBTAINED DURING DESIGN PHASE ARE ACCEPTABLE. C-2 CUPD WHSC: 33' MAX ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT GLENDALE AZ 85308 BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
PROPOSED: 31.2' BUILDING HEIGHT 623.322.1116 SOUTHEAST QUARTER;
11. ALL DRYWELL PERCOLATION RATES SHALL BE DE-RATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MARICOPA COUNTY THENCE NORTH 109 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF HIGHWAY 89;
SURVEYED IN MAR 2026
STANDARD 6.10.13. THE DRYWELL TEST RESULTS, BORING LOGS, PROOF OF DRYWELL REGISTRATION, AND PARKING CALCULATIONS THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE 1112 FEET TO THE POINT OF
REVISED DRAIN-DOWN CALCULATIONS SEALED BY AN ARIZONA REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED COMMERCIAL PARKING PER BASE C-2 STANDARD BEGINNING;
DEMONSTRATING THAT ALL RETENTION BASINS DRAIN WITHIN 36-HOURS SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR 12,960 SF / 300 = 44 SPACES ESTIMATED QUANTITIES THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE 435 FEET TO A
POINT;
APPROVAL WITH THE AS-BUILT PLAN DOCUMENTATION. REQUIRED OFFICE PARKING WITH CUPD: 968 SF / 300 = 4 SPACES CUT: 1,600 CY
THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY LINE 200 FEET TO
12. REQUIRED DRAINAGE OPENINGS FOR CMU WALLS SHALL BE AS PER THE APPROVED PLAN DETAIL. IF NO PROVIDED PARKING: 15 SPACES FILL: 1,300 CY A POINT;
REQUIRED ADA PARKING: 15 X 5% ADA = 1 SPACE IN-PLACE VOLUMES (NO SHRINK OR
DETAIL IS SHOWN, PROVIDE NON-DECORATIVE TURNED BLOCK, EVERY OTHER BLOCK AT GRADE. IF TWO THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 435.00 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE WHICH
PROVIDED ADA PARKING: 1 ADA SPACE SWELL TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT)
BLOCKS NEXT TO EACH OTHER ARE NOT TURNED, TWO TURNED BLOCKS NEXT TO EACH OTHER SHALL THEN SAID POINT IS 200 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
FOLLOW. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE 200 FEET TO THE BEGINNING.
CMU FENCE: 1,500 LF
13. SHOULD ANY PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT REQUIRE CLARIFICATION AS DETERMINED BY MARICOPA PIPE RAIL FENCE: 174 LF (Ci vi l)
EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY LINE DESCRIPTION: er
COUNTY, A PLAN ADDENDUM SIGNED AND SEALED BY A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER SHALL BE COMMENCING AT A GENERAL LAND OFFICE (G.L.O.) BRASS CAP IN HAND.HOLE MARKING ine
BENCHMARK Eng NO. V. .A. 6/30/2028
SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL. SUBMITTAL OF AN ADDENDUM MAY REQUIRE FORMAL PLAN MODIFICATION AS FINISHED FLOOR CERTIFICATION THE SOUTHEAST COMER OF SAID SECTION 13, FROM WHICH A G.L.O. BRASS CAP ON A 1 TE U.S
DEEMED BY MARICOPA COUNTY. THE FINISHED FLOOR OF THE STRUCTURE IS SAFE FROM S.E. COR., SEC. 13, T. 5 N., R. 3 W. INCH PIPE MARKING THE SOUTH QUARTER COMER OF SAID SECTION 13 BEARS NORTH sio nal CA 32551 WOODS gn ed
FI BRIAN A,
INUNDATION DURING A 100-YEAR PEAK RUNOFF EVENT IF FOUND SPIKE WITH 2" WASHER STAMPED 89°38'40" WEST 2638.97 FEET; fes TI R Si N
14. ALL CONSTRUCTION FILL SHALL MEET OR EXCEED MAG SPECIFICATION 211. CONSTRUCTED ACCORDING TO THE APPROVED SET OF PLANS. "A-TEAM LS #21765 2009"; Pro CE Da te ZO EXPIRES
THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 13, NORTH 89° 38' 40" WEST 75.38 FEET ed ARI
15. ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL MEET OR EXCEED CURRENT MAG SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS. ELEVATION = 1645.11 (N.A.V.D. '88) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ON THE EXISTING SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF er ist Reg
16. AN APPROVED SET OF PLANS SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES PERMIT IS ACTIVE. FEMA FIRM M.C.D.O.T. PT #331751 U.S. HIGHWAY 60 (WICKENBURG-PHOENIX HIGHWAY);
17. OMISSIONS OR CONFLICTS BETWEEN VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND DETAILS PER MAP 04013C0769L, DATED 10/16/2013, THE PARCEL THENCE ALONG SAID EXISTING SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE NORTH 19° 59' 53"
SITE BENCHMARK / TBM
SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ENGINEER OF RECORD AND RESOLVED WITH MARICOPA IS WITHIN FLOOD ZONE X AND FLOOD ZONE AE. AS SHOWN ON PLAN WEST 42.10 FEET;
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EXISTING SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
COUNTY PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.
NORTH 46° 37' 41" WEST 483.62 FEET;
18. CONTACT BLUE STAKE AT 602-263-1100 A MINIMUM OF 2-DAYS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. UTILITIES THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EXISTING SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
PLAN
WATER: WEST END WATER CO SOUTH 43° 22' 19" WEST 87.50 FEET;
DRAINAGE STATEMENT SEWER: SEPTIC THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EXISTING SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
THE OVERALL WATERSHED DRAINS SOUTHERLY. THERE IS A WASH CROSSING / FLOODPLAIN ABOUT 600 FIRE PROTECTION: NORTH COUNTY FIRE & MEDICAL NORTH 46° 37' 41" WEST 210.00 FEET;
FEET TO THE NORTHWEST THAT ESTABLISHES THE EXTENT OF ANY UPSTREAM DRAINAGE TOWARDS THE POLICE PROTECTION: MCSO THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EXISTING SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
PROPERTY. ADDITIONALLY, GRAND AVENUE FRONTAGE ROAD IS CROWNED. POTENTIALLY AROUND 2.3 NORTH 43° 22' 19" EAST 87.50 FEET; FARM
ELECTRIC: APS
ACRES DRAIN TOWARDS THE LOT. THE THE EXISTING LOT IS UNDEVELOPED. AS THE AREA BECOMES THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EXISTING SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE WITTMANN
GAS: SOUTHWEST GAS
COMMERCIALLY DEVELOPED WITH REQUIRED RETENTION, RUNOFF FROM THE NORTH SHOULD BE TELEPHONE: CENTURYLINK NORTH 46° 37' 41" WEST 600.00 FEET (700.15 FEET DEED TYPO) TO THE POINT OF ENDING ON
MINIMIZED. PROPOSED GRADING MAINTAINS HISTORICAL DRAINAGE PATTERNS. STORMWATER REFUSE: ALLIED WASTE THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT PROPERTY THAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DRAINAGE
RETENTION IS PROVIDED FOR THE PLANNED AREA OF DEVELOPMENT. HISTORICAL DRAINAGE OUTFALL
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION.
MAINTAINED ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY. CONSTRUCTION HAS NEGLIGIBLE IMPACT TO
NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES.
TOGETHER WITH
THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION AVE,
RETENTION CALCULATIONS THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP FIVE (5) NORTH, RANGE THREE (3) WEST, OF THE GILA AND SALT
RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY &
SITE NATURALLY DRAINS TO THE SOUTHEAST.
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
VOLUME REQUIRED FOR A 100-YEAR, 2-HOUR STORM RETENTION BASIN TABLE BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER WHICH SAID
V = (P/12)CA = (2.64/12)[(0.95)(31,000 SF) + (0.5)(78,199)] = 15,081 CF REQUIRED POINT (BEING A FOUND 1/2" REBAR WITH LS CAP #12451) IS 318 FEET (RECORD) (N00°20'18"E, GRAND
HARDSCAPE (BUILDINGS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING) = 31,000 SF BASIN VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME 318.26 FEET MEASURED) NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST DYNAMITE
REMAINING AREA IS PLANTING/RETENTION: 109,199 - 31,000 = 78,199 SF AS-DESIGNED REQUIRED AS-BUILT QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (BEING A FOUND 1 1/2" IRON PIPE; FROM WHICH GRADING
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION LIES S89°38'42"E, 1319.45 FEET) (BASIS OF W
B1 14,295 CF 12,400 CF
BEARINGS);
BASIN (WSE =1650.5): V = (1/2)(30,692 SF + 32,178 SF )(0.5') = 15,717 CF PROVIDED
B2 13,324 CF 13,274 CF THENCE NORTHEASTERLY (RECORD) N42°29'51"E (MEASURED) ALONG THE
OUTFALL AT HWE = 1651.0 ALONG THE SOUTHEAST PROPERTY LINE.
NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED IN DOCKET 21640
DRY-UP DISCUSSION 2190, PAGE 588, A DISTANCE OF 314 FEET MORE OR LESS (RECORD) (312.46 FEET MEASURED /
PROPOSED BASINS HAVE LESS THAN ONE FOOT OF PONDING; THEREFORE, TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR) TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED BY
DEED RECORDED IN DOCKET 437, PAGE 236;
DRY-UP IS BY PERCOLATION & EVAPORATION.
THENCE AND ALONG A LINE WHICH IS A CONTINUATION THEREOF A DISTANCE OF 290 SITE
FEET MORE OR LESS (RECORD) (N46°42'08"W, 199.93 FEET MEASURED TO A FOUND 1/2"
SITE OUTFALL IS ALONG THE SOUTHASTER PROPERTY LINE AT THE HWE REBAR WITH LS CAP #32226 AND N46°38'07"W, 86.07 FEET MEASURED TO A FOUND 1/2"
ELEVATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1651.0 REBAR WITH LS CAP #32226) TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION;
AS-BUILT CERTIFICATION THENCE SOUTH (RECORD) (S00°24'13"W MEASURED) ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID 07/24/26
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER 375 FEET MORE OR LESS (RECORD)
I CERTIFY, BASED ON FIELD VERIFICATION, THAT THIS SET OF AS-BUILT PLANS
ACCURATELY REFLECTS THE CONDITIONS AS THEY EXIST ON THE PROPERTY. (426.60 FEET MEASURED) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
I FURTHER CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS: JOB NO.
A. THAT THE DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED SUBSTANTIALLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLANS AND THE DECLARATION OF RESPONSIBLE CHARGE
IMPROVEMENTS PLANS. I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I AM THE ENGINEER OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT, THAT I HAVE 26-2172
B. THAT THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM SHALL FUNCTION AS DESIGNED AND PERMITTED. EXERCISED RESPONSIBLE CHARGE OVER THE DESIGN OF THE PROJECT AS DEFINED IN SECTION
C. BASED ON TESTING DATA FOR THIS PROJECT, THE RETENTION SYSTEM WILL R4-30-301 OF THE RULES OF THE ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL REGISTRATION, AND
FUNCTION AS DESIGNED TO DRAIN WITHIN 36 HOURS PER MARICOPA COUNTY THAT THE DESIGN IS CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT STANDARDS.
REQUIREMENTS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE REVIEW OF THE PROJECT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS BY SHEET
MARICOPA COUNTY IS CONFINED TO A REVIEW ONLY AND DOES NOT RELIEVE ME, AS ENGINEER
OF WORK, OF MY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PROJECT DESIGN.
NAME DATE
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CASE Z260021 OF

DYNAMITE FARM
21640 W. GRAND AVE, WITTMANN
55'
R/W
B SITE / GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN
8
APN 503-40-008D G
(DEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL) BSL R
ZONING: C-2 & RU-43
10' A
G CONSTRUCTION NOTES
S46°37'55"E N R 1 CONSTRUCT RETENTION BASIN WITH 4H:1V MAX SIDE SLOPES
D A
14 N 2 BERM AS SHOWN ALONG PROPERTY LINE; 8' MINIMUM WIDTH AND 4H:1V SLOPES;
D
53.6 (M) ALONG RETENTION BASIN TOP. DRAINAGE TO REMAIN ON-SITE
A A 3 GRADE SITE WITH 4H:1V MAX FILL SLOPES; 2H:1V MAX CUT 85083
A C-2 54.3 62.6' V V E 4 PAVE DRIVEWAY AND PARKING AREA PER SOILS REPORT
EXISTING (M) 200.00' (FRONTAGE N AZ
RU-43 10' E U 5 FOR ADA PARKING: 2% MAX SLOPE IN ANY DIRECTION
EXISTING ZONING 322.84' 24.0' BSL N E 6 INSTALL WHEEL STOPS PER MAG DTL 150 TYPE B-3; TYPICAL AT EACH PARKING SPACE; DRAINAGE INC
ZONING 54.4 5 54.4 (R&M) ROAD) U ALLOW 2' VEHICLE OVERHANG
6 PHOENIX
36' E 7 CONSTRUCT 8' TALL MASONRY 8"X8"X16" SCREEN WALL ALONG PERIMETER;
7 4 24' 13 WITHIN FLOODPLAIN, EXTEND FOOTING 2' LOWER THAN ADJACENT GRADE
54.7
10.0' 60.0' COVERED 54.6 8 INSTALL 4' TALL, 3-RAIL PIPE FENCE ALONG FRONTAGE
ENTRY 53.1 PASS,
1653 9 PLACE 4" MIN. THICKNESS OF COMPACTED ABC FOR PRIVATE DRIVE
72.0' ELEV FINISHED 10 VALLEY DRIVEWAY FOR DRAINAGE CROSSING
PAD 54.0 8 623-581-3371 info@gdengineers.com
= 11 ALLOW DRAINAGE TO PASS THROUGH WALL TO RETENTION BASIN &
1654 1654 = FIRELINE 1653 12 INSTALL DECORATIVE WINDMILL PER OWNER MOUNTAIN
10.0' 1654.7 FLOOR 10 ENGINEERS,
1654.0 4" 13 CONSTRUCT 24' WIDE 5" THICK CONCRETE DRIVEWAY WITH 6' WINGS;
APN 503-40-008C 3
DO NOT IMPEDE / ALTER DRAINAGE IN RIGHT OF WAY; PROVIDE A CLEAN SAW-CUT
(DEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL) 1654 31.0'
ZONING: RU-43 108.0' 6 54.0 1651 PAVEMENT EDGE; DO NOT REMOVE ANY THICKENED EDGE
14 PLANT A 3' TALL HEDGE IN FRONT OF ALL PARKING FACING GRAND AVE GOLD
1652 GRADING
7 GATE PLANTING CONSTRUCTION NOTES WEST
SEPTIC
60.0' AREA - REMOVE VEGETATION AS REQUIRED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
12
11 1651 - PROVIDE & MAINTAIN POSITIVE DRAINAGE AWAY FROM STRUCTURES 6612
AREA
- ALL FILL SHALL BE COMPACTED TO 95% MIN, INTERLOCKED,
136.8' PHASE AND SAFEGUARDED AGAINST WATER SEEPAGE; PER MAG SECTION 211
72.0' ELEV FINISHED 2 9 - SEE SOILS REPORT FOR FURTHER DETAILS
1654 PAD = 20.0' 7 7 - SEPTIC SYSTEM PER ARIZONA STATE SPECIFICATIONS AND BY SEPARATE PERMIT
(M) = BUILDING
BSL - WATER SERVICE BY METER AND SEPARATE AGREEMENT WITH WATER AUTHORITY
86.07' 1654.0 1654.7 FLOOR 10' (M) - WATER & SEWER LINES PER IPC
S46°38'07"E N43°25'10"E 108.0' - CONTRACTOR TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ANY CONFLICTS WITH EXISTING UTILITIES
(M) COVERED 322.60'
ENTRY - ALL OUTDOOR LIGHTING SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 812 OF THE MARICOPA
54.7 82.0' COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
(M) GRAVEL APN 503-40-003C
DRIVEWAY - CONTACT MARICOPA COUNTY TO SCHEDULE A FINISHED FLOOR INSPECTION
1654 (UNDEVELOPED)
10' AFTER EXCAVATION, PLACEMENT OF SUBGRADE AND FORM WORK, BUT PRIOR
ZONING: C-2 & RU-43
BSL TO PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE OR OTHER FINISHED FLOOR MATERIAL.
9 3 C-2
LOAD/ (M) EXISTING
PLANTING UNLOAD ZONING
AREA 1653 A (Ci vi l)
1652 1651 PLANTING SEPTIC SETBACKS ine er
1652 1653 AREA N43°25'57"E RU-43 (ANY PORTION OF SEPTIC SYSTEM) Eng NO. V. .A. 6/30/2028
1650 3 EXISTING FROM BUILDING: 10' nal TE U.S
ZONING sio CA 32551 WOODS ed
1651 FROM PROPERTY LINES ON WELL: 50' fes FI TI BRIAN Si gn N A,
1651 FROM WATER WELL: 100' Pro R CE Da te ZO EXPIRES
81.9' FROM DRIVEWAY: 5' ed er ist ARI
1652 Reg
1650 FROM POOL: 5'
FROM WATER SERVICE LINE: 5'
FROM PROPERTY LINES W/ WATER SERVICE: 5'
7 BLOCK FENCE DETAIL
PLANTING / NOT TO SCALE PLAN
RETENTION AREA
1-#4 HORIZONTAL BAR
1 LEGEND IN CONTINUOUS BOND
RETENTION BASIN BEAM AT TOP COURSE
(M) (M) HWE =1651.0 1 FARM
WSE = 1650.5 1654 #4 VERTICAL WITTMANN
1650 BAR @
1651 BOT = 1650.0 MAX 32" O.C.
426.60' FLOOD FLOOD 4H:1V SIDE SLOPES ALTERNATING DRAINAGE
N00°24'13"E 10" MIN LAP 8' BENDS
8"x 8"x 16" STEM
BSL ZONE ZONE GROUT SOLID GRADE
AVE,
54.7
25' X
AE 1651 R-5 RU-43 12" &
EXISTING EXISTING 3" CLEAR 2-#4
ZONING HORIZONTAL
ZONING
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE OPENINGS
B 24" CONTINUOUS FOOTING GRAND
IN FOOTING AT BASE COURSE;
1650 EVERY OTHER BLOCK DYNAMITE
1651
P/L P/L NOTES: GRADING
- ALL CELLS CONTAINING REBAR SHALL BE GROUTED SOLID W
(M) TYPICAL PARKING DIMENSIONS 8' TALL - GRADE DIFFERENTIAL SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN 12"
MASONRY - EVERY OTHER BLOCK TURNED AT BASE COURSE. NO
2' FENCE PLANTING AREA, DECORATIVE BLOCK ALLOWED.
312.46' DRAIN TO RETENTION 21640
FINISHED FLOOR ELEV. = 1654.7 /
1655 1655
(M)
8' TALL
9' MASONRY SITE
7 12' 5'
N42°29'51"E 18' EXISTING GRAVEL FENCE
APN 503-40-019A
(UNDEVELOPED) GROUND DRIVEWAY 4H:1V MAX
1650 1650
ZONING: R-5 GRADE TO SLOPE
2 DRAIN
1651 1651 1650 SECTION A-A SCALE: 07/24/26
VERTICAL: 1" = 5' 3' TALL HEDGE TO
HORIZONTAL: 1" = 30' SCREEN PARKING
P/L R/W
RETENTION BASIN COVERED EX. PAVED JOB NO.
4H:1V SIDE SLOPES COVERED ENTRY ROAD
BOT = 1650.0 EXISTING ENTRY 4' TALL PIPE 26-2172
GROUND FINISHED FL. EL. = 1654.7 FINISHED FL. EL. = 1654.7 RAIL FENCE
1655 1655
8' TALL 4H:1V MAX
MASONRY SLOPE
1650 FENCE
GRAVEL GRADE TO GRADE TO SHEET
GATE
DRIVEWAY DRAIN DRAIN
1650 1650
ASPHALT PAVED
PARKING AREA
SECTION B-B SCALE:
2 2
VERTICAL: 1" = 5' CASE Z260021 OF
HORIZONTAL: 1" = 30'

Dynamite Farm
Parcel 503-40-028E
Case Z260021
Zoning and Permit Site Information
Owners: AZBARN LLC
Paul & Dawn Thomas
22215 N. Giovota Dr
Sun City West AZ 85375
317.514.7285
Business Location:
Dynamite Farm
21640 W Grand Ave
Wittmann, AZ
Near 211th Avenue and Grand Ave.
Business Narrative – Dynamite Farm was in operation in Surprise AZ for a number of years
as an organic market farm producing about 40 varieties of fresh vegetables to farms
markets and private homes in the Greater Phoenix area. Primarily customers were from
the Weet side of Phoenix and many were within 5 miles of the farm. The farm was located
near 178th ave and Dynamite BLVD.
People with autoimmune diseases are a primary customer of clean organic fresh local
grown vegetables because they are clean of all chemicals and other elements that cause
medical issues.
We are moving our farm to this location so we can be in proper zoning as a C-2 Plant
Nursery. Our farm starts plants by seed and provides them to customers as small plant
starts or a harvested vegetables from our farm. Our farm is pure organic using “Back to
Eden” natural growing techniques (no chemicals, no pesticides, no fertilizer) producing
clean natural healthy vegetables.
We deliver our produce to other farms for their farmers markets. At this time we no longer
directly participate in local farmers markets, however our produce is provided to vendors
who are selling our products at farmers markets and other customers.
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Requested Use:
The farm has historically been operated by one person Paul Thomas for the planting,
growing, and harvesting of all produce. Occasionally we will have one volunteer assist to
learn more about organic farming in Arizona.
Our business hours are : By Appointment Only
Employees: 1 – myself
Number of customers – 2-5 we deliver the produce to the customers.
Description/Location of buildings, screening, wall/fence details and location.
Our design intent is for the farm to appear as a classic farm barn building. We plan to have
8’ block wall fence around the property due to the problems we had with vandalism at our
previous location where we just had wire farm fence. This block wall fence will provide the
screening requested by the county.
We would like to request rather than have block wall at the front property line, we would like
to have traditional horse corral fence. There would still be block wall screening from the
corners of the building to screen everything from the building to the back of the lot.
This would add to the agricultural look and appearance of our site along the Wickenburg
corridor.
Additionally, we have designed our buildings to be traditional agricultural farm barn
buildings. We plan to add a 25’ tall faux farm windmill. The intent of our building and
landscape design is to reinforce our farm look and culture alone the Wickenburg corridor.
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Parking Spaces –
We are requesting a waiver on parking spaces. Our current planned warehouse sq ft would
require about 44 spaces, however this is way to many for our use. We are requesting a
waiver to require only the minimum parking needed for the area of the buildings dedicated
to office use. With the planned size of the office (between 900 SF and 1,000 SF), this will
only require up to four parking spaces, although up to 15 will be provided.. We anticipate
around 2 to 5 customers a week visiting our site with mostly being only 1 customer on site
at a time.
Development Standards –
Due to low traffic volume and trip generation, we are requesting reducing the number of
parking spaces and waiving the sight visibility triangles. The frontage road pavement is set
well back from the property line, allowing sufficient visibility even without the SVTs.
Additionally, we request reducing the landscape setback required by the Scenic Corridor,
these regulations will be offset by the other aesthetic improvements that will be made to
the property. A 3ft hedgerow at the front of the property to screen parking headlights, a
windmill, and an equestrian barn appearance look to the building.
Development Standards Base Zoning Standards (C-2 Proposed Zoning Standards
WHSC) (C-2 CUPD WHSC)
Maximum Height 33’ 33’
Minimum Front Yard 10’ 10’
Minimum Side Yard 10’ 10’
Minimum Rear Yard 25’ 25’
Minimum Lot Area 6,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width 60’ 60’
Maximum Lot Coverage 60% 60%
Minimum Parking 1 Space per 300 SF 1 Space per 300 SF of
Office Floor Area Only
Sight Visibility Triangles 25’ x 25’ None Required
WHSC Landscape Setback 25’ Waived
Permitted Uses All uses permitted or Until the site is served by
requiring a POD in C-2 per sewer, uses onsite shall
MCZO Section 601 only be those MCESD
determines can be
accommodated by septic
system.
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Relationship to Surrounding Properties -
This property is located on a Grand Avenue access road with all the properties along this
access road being designated C-2 for the front section of the property and R43 in the back.
We are requesting our lot be designated C-2 Plant Nursery.
Some of the existing neighboring lots are full of burned out buildings or junk. Others are
small businesses located in old buildings with their lots containing no screening and full of
materials or debris.
Circulation on and off site.
There would be daily entrance to the site in the early morning sunrise timeframe to check
irrigation and perform planting. Harvesting operation is primarily on Friday and would
result in 1-3 deliveries to our customers (farmers market vendors or customers). Very low
circulation on and off site is expected.
We plan to have concrete driveway from the road to the front gate and transition to asphalt
pavement for parking and onsite delivery truck access to the barn.
Development Schedule - Timeframe for Construction.
Our construction timeframe is as follows.
1. Site dirt work and elevation/drainage work. 0-2 months
2. Rough in underground utilities – month 3
3. Parmeter block wall installation – secure the site for building construction – month
3-4
4. Building B erection and completion – month 5-12
5. Farm planting and operation can begin – month 8
6. Building A erection and completion – month 13-20
7. Parking and Asphalt installation. – month 18 - 20
8. Full completion – month 20-24
Utility Providers
1. Water – West End Water Company 9098 W Pinnacle Peak Rd Peoria AZ 85383
2. Sewer - none – septic on site
3. Police – Maricopa County Sherrif (not in any city jurisdiction)
4. Fire Service – North County Fire & Medical District – Phone: (623) 544-5400 | Email:
info@afma.az.gov 18818 N. Spanish Garden Drive, Sun City West, Arizona 85375
5. Food Service – no food service will be provided onsite
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School District
- Nadaburg Unified School District
Compliance with City/Town Plan -
We produce clean organic vegetables and plants to support the nutrition and health needs
of the local community. Locally grown allows vegetables to be much fresher and retain
healthy nutrients.
Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan Compatibility -
This property is within the City of Surprise’s municipal planning area; both the City’s
general plan and the County’s White Tanks / Grand Ave. area plan designate the site for
rural land uses, so the site is considered to be within a rural service area. It may be noted
that, since commercial plant nurseries and related uses are considered rural retail uses,
fewer urban services are required to support the proposed use than would normally be
required for commercial zoning. Generally commercial uses require connections to water
and wastewater service providers, direct access to adequate roadway infrastructure, and
service from fire and police services. Water connection will be provided by an established
water provider (West End Water Company), the WEWC connection will be ready at the time
of development. Due to the low number of employees and customers onsite, the
development can be accommodated on septic. Finally, the site will be served by
established fire and police districts (AFMA and MCSO, respectively) and have direct access
to the Grand Ave. frontage road, ensuring that the site will be served by the required
roadway and public safety infrastructure.
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Outdoor Lighting –
Barn lighting over walk thru doors
All Lighting will be in compliance with MCZO Section 812
Porch Motion Sensing Lighting at porches
Entrance Gate Wall Lighting
Downlighting at entrance gate – 6’ above grade
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Irregular Site Features –
1. Faux Farm Windmill 25’ tall wood structure .
2. Flood Basin – will use this space for seasonal crop planting which will increase
water retention in the soil
Signage –
1 Street Number Sign on fence left side of main entrance 6” x 18” - Height 4’
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2 Business Name Sign on fence right side of main entrance 36” x 36” height 4’
Please let us know of any questions or suggestions to make this a better asset to the
community.
Thanks
Paul & Dawn Thomas
Pthomas9999@hotmail.com
317.514.7285
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Planning & Development
Engineering Plan Review
Date: June 9, 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: Nicholas Schlimm, 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: Z260021 – Zone change to C-2 for plant nursery
APN(s): 503-40-028C
Engineering Review has reviewed the first plan and report routed for review on
05/19/2026, for the subject application and has no objections:
The following stipulations will apply:
1. The site contains an area of regulated floodplain in its southwest corner. Any
development/grading in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit
issued concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development.
2. Given the site’s proximity to the US-60, the applicant shall inquire of any
concerns with ADOT via their red-letter process (email redletter@azdot.gov).
3. Driveway access to County road(s) will require a permit from MCDOT issued
concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. Drainage flow
along the roadway must be maintained.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans must be submitted
with the application for Building Permits
Please contact me with any questions.

Water and Waste Management Division
Subdivision
Infrastructure
& Planning Program Project Name: Dynamite Farm - Organic Primary Contact Name: Paul Thomas
301 W. Jefferson St. Vegetables and Plants
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planning Application Type: Zone Change APN(s): 503-40-028C, 503-40-028A, 503-
S u b d i vi s io n @ m a ri co p a .go v with Overlay 40-028B, 503-40-032
e s d .m a r i c o pa .g o v
Reviewer: Syed Alam, P.E. Planner Name: Nicholas Schimm
Email: syed.alam@maricopa.gov Planning Case #: Z260021
Phone: 602-879-4969 Date: June 12, 2026
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has completed review
for the Dynamite Farm - Organic Vegetables and Plants 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).
For Onsite Wastewater related questions, please contact the Onsite Program at (602) 506-
6666 or by email at septicquestions@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.
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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
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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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
From: Aaron Flowers (MCSO) <A_Flowers@MCSO.maricopa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10:48 AM
To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Subject: Fw: Z260021 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification
Attachments: Z260021 TAC Notification.pdf
Good morning,
MCSO does not have any position on this request.
Can you also update the MCSO contact information to reflect my contact information. We
have had some shuffling here and I'll be reviewing these.
Thank you,
Aaron
Deputy Chief A. Flowers S1868
Bureau Commander
Patrol Resources Bureau
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
550 West Jackson
Phoenix AZ 85003
Office: 602-876-3445
Cell: 602-397-7745
E-mail: A_Flowers@mcso.maricopa.gov
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of the recipients listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of
the transmitted information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and
delete and destroy all copies and attachments.
From: Paul Chagolla (MCSO) <P_Chagolla@MCSO.maricopa.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2026 3:11 PM
To: Aaron Flowers (MCSO) <A_Flowers@MCSO.maricopa.gov>
Subject: FW: Z260021 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification
Pass through information.
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From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2026 2:52 PM
To: AQD Business Assistance <AQBusinessAssistance@maricopa.gov>; Maricopa County Parks
<MaricopaCountyParks@maricopa.gov>; Paul Chagolla (MCSO) <P_Chagolla@MCSO.maricopa.gov>; Brian Stutsman
(MCSO) <BrianStutsman@MCSO.Maricopa.gov>; redletter@azdot.gov; Robert Olmstead <rolmstead@afma.az.gov>;
rlamoureux@azgfd.gov; Project Evaluation Program - Game and Fish <pep@azgfd.gov>; steven.kadatz@aps.com;
pe@azland.gov; BG@YourRealEstateResource.biz; planning@surpriseaz.gov; beamc@aol.com; diastu46@gmail.com;
Linda de Berge <ldeberge@gmail.com>; ridgeway.d@gmail.com; 56 FW/CIT Community Initiative
<56fw.cit.communityinitiative@us.af.mil>; kcotner@azmag.gov; pburnett@azmag.gov; publisher@wickenburgsun.com;
pthomas9999@hotmail.com
Subject: Z260021 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification
Good afternoon,
The attached document includes the TAC memo for Case Z260021. Please review the attached memo for
instructions to download application materials.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Nick Schlimm
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planner
O: 602-506-0031
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
From: JAMES, MARK C CIV USAF AETC 56 FW/CVE <mark.james.14@us.af.mil>
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2026 7:04 AM
To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Cc: BINKLEY, ERIC S CIV USAF AETC 56 FW/CVE
Subject: RE: Z260021 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification
This Message Is From an External Sender
This message came from outside your organization. Please use caution when corresponding outside the county.
Hi,
Thank you for allowing Luke AFB to make comments on the Z260021; Dynamite Farms application.
As described in the application, this request will not have a negative impact on Luke AFB Flight
Operations. Since the site will be located inside the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport,” it will be
subjected to approximately 165 over flights per day.
Respectfully,
Mark
Mark James
Community Initiatives Team
56th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, AZ
623-856-6169
From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2026 2:52 PM
To: AQD Business Assistance <AQBusinessAssistance@maricopa.gov>; Maricopa County Parks
<MaricopaCountyParks@maricopa.gov>; Paul Chagolla (MCSO) <P_Chagolla@MCSO.maricopa.gov>; Brian Stutsman
(MCSO) <BrianStutsman@MCSO.Maricopa.gov>; redletter@azdot.gov; Robert Olmstead <rolmstead@afma.az.gov>;
rlamoureux@azgfd.gov; Project Evaluation Program - Game and Fish <pep@azgfd.gov>; steven.kadatz@aps.com;
pe@azland.gov; BG@YourRealEstateResource.biz; planning@surpriseaz.gov; beamc@aol.com; diastu46@gmail.com;
Linda de Berge <ldeberge@gmail.com>; ridgeway.d@gmail.com; 56 FW/CIT Community Initiative
<56FW.CIT.CommunityInitiative@us.af.mil>; kcotner@azmag.gov; pburnett@azmag.gov;
publisher@wickenburgsun.com; pthomas9999@hotmail.com
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Z260021 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification
Good afternoon,
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The attached document includes the TAC memo for Case Z260021. Please review the attached memo for
instructions to download application materials.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Nick Schlimm
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planner
O: 602-506-0031
MARICOPA.GOV
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
From: Tanner Lunsford <tlunsford@azdot.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2026 7:18 AM
To: Paul Thomas; Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Cc: Redletter - ADOT; Central RTE Review - ADOT
Subject: Re: Z260021 Dynamite Farm 503-40-028C, -032 21640 W. Grand Ave
This Message Is From an External Sender
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Z260021
Dynamite Farm
503-40-028C, -032
21640 W. Grand Ave
Hello,
Thank you for the above-referenced project notification. ADOT’s Central District and the Regional Traffic
Engineering group have concluded their initial review period. At this time, ADOT is not requesting a Traffic
Impact Analysis/Statement (TIA/TIS), as it has been determined that the project will not have a significant
impact on ADOT facilities.
Exceptions and Permits: Should the project require any traffic control or work within ADOT Right of Way, an
encroachment permit will be required.
Permit Encroachment Process: Encroachment Permits | Department of Transportation.
Permit Encroachment General Mailbox: centralpermit@azdot.gov.
ADOT reserves the right to review any future plans, additions and/or changes to this development as to any
impact they may have on the State Highway System.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions. We appreciate the opportunity to review
and comment.
Thank you.
--
Tanner Lunsford
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CENTRAL DISTRICT
2140 W Hilton Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
480.267.1715 | azdot.gov
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