Citizen Participation Report

Citizen Participation Report For
Val Vista Oil
Case # ZON26-00217 / DRB26-00327
Date of Report: October 20, 2026
Overview: This report provides results of the implementation of the Citizen Participation
Plan for Val Vista Oil. This site is located at 1129 South Val Vista Drive, North of the
northeast corner of Southern Avenue and Val Vista Dr. and is an application for a Major Site
Plan Modification. This request will allow for development of a two-bay oil service
building consistent with permitted uses in the district. This report provides evidence
that citizens, neighbors, public agencies and interested persons have had adequate
opportunity to learn about and comment on the proposed plans and actions addressed in
the application. Comments, sign-in lists, petitions, letters, summary sheets, and other
materials are attached.
Contact:
Tim Nielsen
4447 E. Broadway Rd., Suite 109
Mesa, Arizona 85206
(480) 797-7548
email trn.arch@gmail.com
Notification Correspondence and Telephone Calls:
1. The P&Z notification letter and exhibits were mailed out the week of 10/10/26 to all
parcels within 500’ of the project and all registered neighborhoods within ½ mile
including site plan, and building elevations/rendering, where citizens were invited to
discuss the applicant’s proposal;
2. Phone calls pertaining to letters mailed/ meeting from:
Phone calls received as of the date of this report are summarized below.
Results:
There are +/- 101 contacts on the contact list as of the date of this Citizen Participation
Report (see attached)
1. Summary of citizens’ concerns, issues and problems:
• Lisa Morris (480-259-5022)
o ~ Lives on the North Side of the Safeway Center "by the Hawaiian" Restaurant.
o Discussed/clarified where VVO project was in proximity to her residence. She
lives North of the Jack in the Box.
o Discussed her concern of if there was ‘mechanic work’. Informed this facility is
a drive thru oil change facility with a pit. Informed no work will be performed
outside of oil changing activities.
o She stated that “should be fine with her”.
• Nancy O’Bryan (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
o ~Lives in Val Vista Park Townhomes, Unit 48,
o “I live in the Val Vista Park Townhome complex at 1015 S Val Vista Drive. I am
opposed to the proposed new oil change facility to be located at 1129 S Val Vista
Drive. This would be constructed very close to the walls of our property, and
would require the removal of landscaping that enhances the beauty of our
property. I believe that this structure would present an eyesore and ultimately
reduce the value of our homes.”

2. How citizens’ concerns, issues, and problems, were addressed:
• Confirm with Owner that no ‘mechanic work’ to be performed other than oil changes.
• Confirmed distance of this project to Val Vista Park Townhomes for
consideration/discussion; Shortest distance between these properties is 332 feet.
• Confirmed that this project would increase the amount of landscaping and further
enhance the area more than the existing use as a parking area for the shopping center.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 480-797-7548 to discuss.
Regards,
Tim Nielsen
Farnsworth Construction Co.