06. Z2014085 BOS SHORT REPORT.PDF

Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Board Hearing Date: April 8, 2015
Case #/Title: Z2014085 – Cave Creek Equine Center
Supervisor District: 3
Applicant/Owner: Wendy Riddell/Rich Properties
Request: Modification of Conditions to Cave Creek Equine SUP (ref.
#Z98-18)
Site Location: Located approximately 270’ north from the northeast corner
of Carefree Hwy and 14th St.
Site Size: Approximately 5 acres
County Island Status: N/A
Additional
Comments: At the 3/12/15 Commission hearing, the case was moved
from the Consent agenda to the Regular agenda as
requested by Commissioners Muller and Aster to discuss the
elimination of the Special Use Permit (SUP) and dust
concerns with 14th Street.
Staff recommended to the Commission to eliminate
condition ‘h’ (perimeter wall sign) with re-labeling of all
conditions and discussion of an updated letter from the New
River/Desert Hills Community Association (NRDHCA) in
opposition. The staff memo and NRDHCA memo are
included as attachments to this report.
Commission
Recommendation: On 3/12/15, the Commission voted 5-2 (Dissenting
Commissioners Aster and Muller), to recommend approval of
Z2014085 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘k’:
a. Development and use of the site shall comply with the narrative report entitled
“Cave Creek Equine Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center”, consisting of five
(5) pages, stamped received December 24, 2014, except as modified by the
following conditions.
April 8, 2015
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Page 1 of 3

b. Development and use of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled
“Z2014085 – A request to amend the SUP…”, consisting of two large-scale sheets,
stamped received December 24, 2014, except as modified by the following
conditions.
c. The following Engineering condition shall apply:
1. Building Permit B201207091 for Interior and Exterior Alteration with Addition
for Cave Creek Equine Center must be finalized (final building safety
inspection is required).
d. The sign shall be comprised of a material and an earth tone color so as to be
harmonious with the natural desert landscape.
e. The building exteriors will be of an earth tone color harmonious with the natural
desert landscape.
f. All outdoor lighting on the subject property must conform to Section 2318 of the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. No light fixture shall be higher than 18’.
g. All enhanced landscape areas will be comprised of native plant species to
promote water conservation and mitigate habitat loss.
h. A Status Report shall be filed in two years from the date of approval by the Board
of Supervisors. Said report is intended to allow the County to monitor for dust
control on 14th Street. The findings of said report may warrant the Special Use
Permit being revisited by the Commission and Board of Supervisors.
i. Non-compliance with these listed stipulations of approval will be treated as a
violation in accordance with provisions of the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
j. Major changes to this plan of development (the site plan and narrative report)
shall be processed as a revised application in the same manner as the original
application, with final determination made by the Board of Supervisors following
recommendation by staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Minor
changes may be administratively approved by the Project Management Division
staff of the Planning and Development Department.
k. Any changes to the proposed landscaping or changes to the building
appearance, shape of the building footprint or parking lot, placement of
outdoor lighting structures, or content of the sign shall be considered to be of
such a minor nature that staff of the Planning and Development Department,
Project Management Division, will be granted authority to approve said changes
without benefit of processing an administrative amendment. This stipulation is
intended to offer a certain degree of flexibility in the final site design.
April 8, 2015
Z2014085
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Presented by: Ray Banker, Planner
Reviewed by: Darren V. Gerard, AICP, Deputy Director
Attachments: 3/12/15 P&Z Packet (25 pages)
3/12/15 P&Z handouts- staff memo, New River/Desert Hill Community Association memo (5 pages)
Note: 3/12/15 Draft P&Z Minutes are not available as of the writing of this report, but can be provided upon
request later when available.
April 8, 2015
Z2014085
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case: Z2014085 – Cave Creek Equine Center
Meeting Date: March 12, 2015
Agenda Item: 5
Supervisor District: 3
Applicant: Wendy Riddell
Owner: Rich Properties
Request: Modification of Conditions to Cave Creek Equine SUP (ref. #Z98-18)
Site Location: Located approx. 270’ north from the NEC of Carefree Hwy and
14th St.
Site Size: Approximately 5 acres
County Island Status: N/A
Municipal Plan: City of Phoenix
County Plan: New River- Rural Densities (0-1 d.u./ac.)
Municipal Comments: None
Support/Opposition: None known
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
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Project Summary:
1. The subject site is zoned RU-43 with an approved Special Use Permit (SUP) Z98-18 for an
equine hospital. The request is to amend Z98-18 to eliminate the 30 year time stipulation,
entitle a boarding and training component to the site as part of the SUP, and allow for
an existing fence sign on the southern property line.
2. The request for removing the time stipulation is that the use is a significant investment
that is compatible with surrounding developed residential and equestrian properties
and provides a benefit to the community. There are no proposed changes to the
existing approved site plan (amended with Z2013035) other than the requested signage
along the fence. The boarding on the site would be located in the existing barn, and
training would occur in the existing arena. No additional onsite improvements or
structures are needed.
3. The existing sign was not included as part of the SUP or subsequent amendments and
the applicant is requesting add this item as part of this request. The sign is an etching on
metal which is 4’ (h) x 42’ (l) and is non-illuminated. The 168 sq.ft. sign exceeds the
commercial “perimeter wall sign” area allowance of 120 sq.ft.
[Existing signage on property with dimensions requested to be entitled with this case.]
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Public Participation Summary:
4. The applicant complied with the requirements for the 300’ notification and posting of
hearing and case information. Staff has not received any citizen input regarding this
case. The Citizen Participation Results Report indicated that the applicant did not
receive any responses from the public.
Background
5. March 4, 1999: The BOS approved the Special Use Permit (Z98-18) for a veterinary
equine center subject to the following stipulations:
a. Development and use of the site shall comply with the narrative report entitled
“Narrative Report” – Cave Creek Equine Surgical Center – 14th St. & Carefree
Highway”, consisting of three pages including cover, dated January 5, 1999, and
stamped received February 16, 1999, except as modified by the following
stipulations.
b. Development and use of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled “Plan of
Development – Special Use Permit # Z98-18 for Cave Creek Equine Surgical
Center”, consisting of three large-scale sheets, dated January 1999, and
stamped received February 16, 1999, except as modified by the following
stipulations.
c. The site plan shall be revised within 30 days of approval by the Board of
Supervisors and prior to zoning clearance for a building permit, to indicate the
sign and all fencing is located outside the dedicated right-of-way of 14th Street.
d. The sign shall be comprised of a material and earth tone color so as to be
harmonious with the natural desert landscape.
e. The building exteriors will be of earth tone color harmonious with the natural
desert landscape.
f. All outdoor lighting on the subject property must conform to Section 2318 of the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. No light fixture shall be higher than 18’.
g. All enhanced landscape areas will be comprised of native plant species to
promote water conservation and mitigate habitat loss.
h. The Special Use Permit shall expire 30 years from the date of approval by the
Board of Supervisors. At that time it can be revisited and either extended or
formally removed.
i. A status Report shall be filed in two years from the date of approval by the Board
of Supervisors. Said report is intended to allow the County to monitor for dust
control on 14th Street. The findings of said report may warrant the Special Use
Permit being revisited by the Commission and Board of Supervisors.
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j. Non-compliance with these listed stipulations of approval will be treated as a
violation in accordance with provisions of the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
k. Major changes to this plan of development (the site plan and narrative report)
shall be processed as a revised application in the same manner as the original
application, with final determination made by the Board of Supervisors following
recommendation by staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Minor
changes may be administratively approved by the Project Management Division
staff of the Planning and Development Department.
l. Any changes to the proposed landscaping or changes to the building
appearance, shape of the building footprint or parking lot, placement of
outdoor lighting structures, or content of the sign shall be considered to be of
such a minor nature that staff of the Planning and Development Department,
Project Management Division, will be granted authority to approve said changes
without benefit of processing an administrative amendment. This stipulation is
intended to offer a certain degree of flexibility in the final site design.
6. September 24, 2013: Staff approved a request for a Minor Amendment to SUP Z98-18
(Z2013035) for additional and existing entry ways to be enclosed, and a modification of
ADA accessibility. Subject to the following conditions:
a. Development and use of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled “Special
Use Permit Site Plan Request For Minor Amendment Z2013035”, consisting of two
(2) large-scale sheets, stamped received September 12, 2013.
b. Development and use of the site shall comply with the narrative report entitled
“Narrative Report – A Request for a Minor Amendment to SUP Z98-18 Cave Creek
Equine Surgical Center”, consisting of three (3) pages including cover, stamped
received September 12, 2013.
c. Drainage review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only
and does not represent final design approval nor shall it entitle applicants to
future designs that are not in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa
County Zoning Ordinance and the Maricopa County Drainage Policies and
Standards.
d. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section
1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and current engineering
policies, standards and best practices at the time of application for construction.
e. Prior to any development and approval of a building permit, a Floodplain Use
Permit must be obtained from the Floodplain Management and Services Division
of the Flood Control District.
f. All necessary building permits shall be obtained for the requested change.
g. All applicable stipulations of Z98-18 shall remain in effect.
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Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning/Land Uses:
7. On-site: RU-43/SUP (Z98-18) for equine clinic
North: RU-43/residential
South: RU-43/vacant
East: RU-43/vacant
West: 14th St. alignment then RU-43/residential
[Aerial of existing and proposed uses on subject site.]
Utilities and Services:
8. Water: Cave Creek Water Company
Wastewater: Septic
Electric: APS
Fire: Daisy Mountain Fire District
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
9. N/A
Staff Analysis:
10. Staff is in support of all the requested stipulation modification changes. The equestrian
clinic is consistent with the uses in the area and is a valuable business to the surrounding
community that has many equestrian based uses. Staff considers the limited boarding
on the site as an extension of the veterinary clinic, utilizing the existing barn. Training will
be located in the existing arena and will be used for rehabilitation as well as other types
of training for the horses.
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11. The existing signage located on the southern fence is for identification purposes of the
clinic and provides an aesthetic component to the site. Staff and the applicant met
with the New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NRDHCA) on January 13, 2015
to discuss the request. Their concerns were with the signage being illuminated which it is
confirmed that there will be no lighting. Staff is concerned that if the property to the
south of the subject site is developed, they would have a direct view of the sign and
the sign would thus be unnecessary since identification would not be viewable from 14th
St. or the Carefree Highway. A condition has been added that if the property to the
south of the subject site is developed, the sign shall be removed. The applicant is in
agreement with the condition.
12. Staff recommends removing condition ‘c’ regarding a previous stipulation for updating
the site plan and ‘h’ for the SUP entitlement time frame. Staff will add a new condition
‘h’ which relates to removal of the fence sign if the property to the south is developed,
below are conditions in final format:
Remove stipulations ‘c’ and ‘h’ from Z98 -18
c. The site plan shall be revised within 30 days of approval by the Board of
Supervisors and prior to zoning clearance for a building permit, to indicate the
sign and all fencing is located outside the dedicated right-of-way of 14th Street.
h. The Special Use Permit shall expire 30 years from the date of approval by the
Board of Supervisors. At that time it can be revisited and either extended or
formally removed.
Proposed language conditions ‘c’ and ‘h’
c. The following Engineering condition shall apply:
1. Building Permit B201207091 for Interior and Exterior Alteration with Addition
for Cave Creek Equine Center must be finalized (final building safety
inspection is required).
h. In the event that the property located south of the subject site is developed, the
identification signage on the southern fence shall be removed.
All other conditions approved by the Board of Supervisors shall remain in effect.
Recommendation:
13. Staff recommends approval of Z2014085 with the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘l’:
a. Development and use of the site shall comply with the narrative report entitled
“Cave Creek Equine Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center”, consisting of five
(5) pages, stamped received December 24, 2014, except as modified by the
following conditions.
b. Development and use of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled
“Z2014085 – A request to amend the SUP…”, consisting of two large-scale sheets,
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stamped received December 24, 2014, except as modified by the following
conditions.
c. The following Engineering condition shall apply:
1. Building Permit B201207091 for Interior and Exterior Alteration with Addition
for Cave Creek Equine Center must be finalized (final building safety
inspection is required).
d. The sign shall be comprised of a material and an earth tone color so as to be
harmonious with the natural desert landscape.
e. The building exteriors will be of an earth tone color harmonious with the natural
desert landscape.
f. All outdoor lighting on the subject property must conform to Section 2318 of the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. No light fixture shall be higher than 18’.
g. All enhanced landscape areas will be comprised of native plant species to
promote water conservation and mitigate habitat loss.
h. In the event that the property located south of the subject site is developed, the
4’ x 42’ fence sign on the southern property line shall be removed; unless staff
receives a written response from the property owner of the property to the south
waiving this condition.
i. A Status Report shall be filed in two years from the date of approval by the Board
of Supervisors. Said report is intended to allow the County to monitor for dust
control on 14th Street. The findings of said report may warrant the Special Use
Permit being revisited by the Commission and Board of Supervisors.
j. Non-compliance with these listed stipulations of approval will be treated as a
violation in accordance with provisions of the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
k. Major changes to this plan of development (the site plan and narrative report)
shall be processed as a revised application in the same manner as the original
application, with final determination made by the Board of Supervisors following
recommendation by staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Minor
changes may be administratively approved by the Project Management Division
staff of the Planning and Development Department.
l. Any changes to the proposed landscaping or changes to the building
appearance, shape of the building footprint or parking lot, placement of
outdoor lighting structures, or content of the sign shall be considered to be of
such a minor nature that staff of the Planning and Development Department,
Project Management Division, will be granted authority to approve said changes
without benefit of processing an administrative amendment. This stipulation is
intended to offer a certain degree of flexibility in the final site design.
Agenda Item: 5 – Z2014085
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Presented by: Ray Banker, Planner
Reviewed by: Darren Gerard, AICP, Deputy Director
Attachments: Case Map (1 page)
Vicinity Map (1 page)
Site Plan (2 pages)
Narrative Report (5 pages)
TAC Routing Memo (1 page)
Engineering Review comments (1 page)
MCESD comments (1 page)
NRDHCA Memo (3 pages)
ADOT Memo (2 pages)
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Cave Creek Equine
Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center
34705 N. 14th Street
Application Narrative
SUP 98-18
Revised 12/22/14
Creek Equide Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Cen
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RECEIVED DEC 24 2014

I. Purpose of the Request
The purpose of this request is to amend a previously approved Special Use Permit
("SUP") (Z98-18) on Parcel 211-52-073C and 211-52-073D (which has since been combined
forming Parcel 211-52-073E, collectively the "Site") for an existing Large Animal Surgical and
Referral Hospital located at 34705 N. 14 th Street in Maricopa County, to eliminate the time
stipulation, penult boarding and training on a limited basis, and to enhance the signage. The
SUP was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 7 th, 1999.
Description of Proposal
Cave Creek Equine Surgical & Diagnostic Imaging Center ("Cave Creek Equine") is a
state-of-the-art referral equine hospital that opened in 2002 under the ownership and direction of
Dr. F. Ross Rich, DVM, PA-C. The facility offers medical and surgical services geared towards
diagnosis and treatment of sports-related problems in the elite equine athlete, as well as the
future equine athlete (the young horse). Orthopedic and respiratory issues continue to be Cave
Creek Equine's primary interest and focus. However, they also deal with other soft tissue
problems in the equine athlete. Cave Creek Equine provides innovative care for horses.
Currently, Cave Creek Equine offers the following services on site:
• Equine MRI
• Digital Ultrasound
• Digital Radiography
• Nuclear Scintigraphy
• Video Endoscopy
• Treadmill Video Endoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Lameness or poor performance
• Examination
• Slow Motion Video Evaluation
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Arthroscopy
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Respiratory and Upper Airway Surgery
• Laparoscopy
• Laser Surgery
• Regenerative Medicine
• Stem Cell Therapy
• IRAP

• PRP
• Shockwave Therapy
• Rehabilitation Services
• Performance Examination
• Pre-Purchase Examination
• Neurological Evaluation
• Dentistry and Dental Surgery
• Microchip implantation
• Rehabilitation
The list of services offered may change or expand as technology changes. However, Cave Creek
Equine will continue to be a cutting edge equine veterinary hospital. Significant investment has
gone into Cave Creek Equine's facility, and it has proven to be a compatible use with the
surrounding developed residential and equestrian oriented properties. It has also proven to be a
benefit to the community. As such, this application requests to amend the approval to eliminate
the time stipulation.
Additionally, Cave Creek Equine would like the ability to do some limited boarding and
training on site. Horses would be boarded in the existing barn, and the existing arena would be
used for training. Currently on limited rehabilitation occurs on site, and often the horses are sent
to other farms or ranches for rehabilitation purposes. However, Dr. Rich's wife is an
accomplished dressage rider, and would like the ability to board and train horses on the property,
both for rehabilitation purposes, as well as training purposes. No alterations to the site plan are
proposed as part of this request. Finally, Cave Creek Equine has added some art to the site,
including an etching in their south fence line. This etching is carved metal, which is 4 feet tall,
and 42 feet long. No illumination is proposed as part of this request. As a result, this
amendment purposes to permit such signage along the south property line, as shown on the
accompanying graphics.

III. Relationship to Surrounding Properties
The Site is located within the New River Area Plan, which depicts the site as Rural
Residential.
The site also located in the Carefree Highway Scenic Corridor. The Carefree Highway Scenic
Corridor Study, which was completed in 2008, specifically recommends the following land uses
as appropriate for the area:
• Riding and Boarding Stable public; and
• Veterinary Clinics for Animals, subject to zoning regulations.

As noted, the site is currently zoned Rural-43, with a Special Use Permit permitting a veterinary
hospital. This use is by its nature rural in character, and complements the surrounding rural and
equestrian oriented community. The property immediately to the north is also used for
equestrian purposes. This use has proven, since its opening in 2002, to be benefit to the
surrounding community.
The site is currently accessed from Carefree Highway and 14 th Street. The applicant has
regularly maintained, since the inception of the clinic, 14 th Street from Carefree Highway to the
clinic. He has graded the road and added ABC gravel to this portion of the road for dust control.
The parking area on site is paved. Below please find an aerial image of the site:
Again, no changes to the site are proposed as a result of this request.

Maric op a County
Planning & Development Department
Ray Banker, Planner DATE: December 9, 2014
501 Phoenix, N. 44th Arizona Street, 85008-6526 Suite 200 TO: DISTRIBUTION NOTED BELOW
Phone: (602) 506-2364
Fax: Raymoncillanker@trenlmarieopa.gov (602) 506-3711 FROM: Ray Banker, Planner, Planning and Development
wtturtnaricopa.gov/planning
RE: Cave Creek Equine — Modification of Conditions
CASE: Z2014085
Enclosed are the following materials relating to the above case date stamped
received November 24, 2014:
1) Application
2) Narrative Report
3) Site Plan
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will not hold a meeting at this time
regarding the subject request.
You, or your authorized representative, are invited to prepare and submit written
recommendations to the department.
Please call me at 602-506-2364 (or email to
raymondbanker@mail.maricopa.gov ) if you have any questions. Thank you.
Distribution;
New River Desert Hills Community Association Inc. (NRDHCA)
Foothill Focus
Daisy Mountain Fire Department
Dove Valley Coalition
ADOT
MC Department of Emergency Management
Carefree Highlands HOA
Anthem Community Council
140h St. Resident Group
Arizona Horse Council
Informational Purposes Only (memo only via e-mail):
Wendy Riddell- Berry Riddell & Rosensteel LLC (Applicant on behalf of Rich
Properties)
Bill Baggenstoss, Maricopa County Environmental Services (MCESD)
Bob Fedorka, Maricopa County Engineering
Wendy Downing, Maricopa County Addressing
Shiloh Johnson, Maricopa County Office of Enterprise Technology

Maricopa County
Planning & Development Department
Robert Fedorka, PE,
Planning &Development Date: December 03, 2014
501 North 44th Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Phone: (602) 506-7151 Memo To: Darren Gerard, Deputy Director, Department of Planning &
Fax: (602) 506-8762 Development
www.maricopa.gov/planning
Email address:
robertfedorka@mailmaricommv Attn: Raymond Banker, Planner, Planning & Development
From: Robert Fedorka, P.E., Drainage Engineering Supervisor, Planning and
Development
Michael Norris, RE., Drainage Engineering Manager, Planning and
Development
Subject: Z2014085—Cave Creek Equine Surgical & Diagnostic Imaging Center
Modification of Stipulations
(El Memo)
APN: 211-52-073E
I have reviewed the Application for the subject application date stamped November
24, 2014, for the Cave Creek Equine Surgical & Diagnostic Imaging Center.
The proposal at this time does not involve any land disturbance or improvements.
Based on the above, Engineering Plan Review (Drainage, Flood Control District &
MCDOT) has no objections to the subject application. Any approval of this
application should contain the following stipulation:
1. Building Permit B201207091 for Interior and Exterior Alteration with Addition
for Cave Creek Equine Center must be finalized (final building safety inspection
is required).
Please contact me if you have any questions.

Maricopa County
Environmental Services Department
Water and Waste Management DATE: November 25, 2014
Division
Subdivision Infrastructure &
Planning Program TO: Raymond Banker, Planning & Development Department,
1001 N. Central Avenue #150 Planner
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: (602) 506-0376
Fax: TDD (602) 602 506 506-5813 6704 FROM: Bill Baggenstoss, P.E.
Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Cave Creek Equine Center Special Use Permit (SUP) stipulation
modification; Z2014085
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has reviewed
documents received from the Maricopa County Planning and Development
Department for the above referenced project. This project is a request for a Special
Use Permit Minor Amendment (Z98-18) to "eliminate the time stipulation, permit
boarding and training on a limited basis, and to enhance signage" at the existing
facility at 34705 N. 14th Street (APN 211-52-073E) in Cave Creek. The facility is a
veterinary equine center. According to previously submitted documents, the Cave
Creek Water Company provides potable water and an onsite septic system treats
sewage from the site. The proposed request should have little affect on the existing
water and sewer facilities. The project is not located in the urbanized unincorporated
area, and is therefore, not regulated by the Maricopa County Stormwater Quality
Program.
Based on the above, MCESD raised no objections to the Planning & Development
Department in Accela Automation on November 25, 2014 and will allow the project
to proceed at this time subject to the following stipulations:
Stipulations: None
It should be noted that several other Maricopa County agencies must review and
recommend approval of this project. Final approval authority for this project rests
with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

New River/Desert Hills Community Association, Inc.
PO Box 75068
Phoenix, AZ 85087-1000
Phone 602-432-2800
Fax: 623-465-1177
Website: www.NRDHCA.ORG
President's email: Alan@NRDHCA.com
December 17, 2014
Raymond Banker
Maricopa County Planning and Development
501 North 44th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Dear Ray,
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) board has a quorum for the following
recommendation:
• Z2014085 Cave Creek Equine Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center. Recommendation: Approval if
the lighting and road concerns are addressed. See our consultant's analysis below.
Regards,
Ann Hutchinson
Planning and Development Liaison
New River - Desert Hills Community Association
PO Box 75068
Phoenix, AZ 85087-1000Email: behomes@d.com
www.nrdhca.org
623-742-6514
Attachment: Consultant's analysis

PAUL H. McALLISTER
201 W. Circle Mountain Road
New River, AZ 85087
Date: Dec. 14, 2014
To: NR-DHCA, INC.
Review By Date: Wed. December 17
Case: Z2014085 Cave Creek Equine Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center, (major modification of
conditions (stipulations) of approval, Special Use Permit (SUP).
Related Case: Z98-18 (SUP) and Z2013035 (Minor amendment approved and work completed)
Planner: Ray Banker.
Type case: fl TAC 1BOA 1 Other Major modification of SUP.
Meeting Date: unknown - may be decided administratively
Property Location: APN#211-52-073C & 211-52-073D now APN#211-52-073E Section 4 Township 5N
Range 3E at 34705 North 14th Street, New River, 206.523 square feet or 4.74 acres, on 14 th Street & north of
Carefree Highway.
Developer:
Applicant: Wendy Riddell, 6750 East CameMack Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
Owner: Rich Properties, 34705 N. 14rh Street, Carefree AZ 85086.
Current Zoning: Rural-43 w/CUP, ref Z98-18
Current Use: Large animal Surgical & Diagnostic Imaging Center.
Request for: Modification' of Conditions (stipulations).
Background: In (1999) the Special Use Permit (SUP) approved for parcels APN#211-52-073C & 211-52-073D
which have been combined and assigned the APN# of 211-52-073E. Parcels prior to SUP approval were all
zoned Rural-43.
Analysis:
Scope of request: Internal renovation and external addition (enclose existing front porch & add lattice covering
front entry), update accessibility route to entry; eliminate time stipulation (SUP original stipulation states SUP
expires 30 years after issued); modification of use, enhance the signage; and allow signage along south property
Surrounding parcels: West of parcel & across 14th Street A_PN 211-52-076H residential development, APN
211-52-076P residential development, North of & abutting parcel APN 211-52-076E residential development,
APN 211-52-067D residential development, East and abutting vacant parcel zoned Rural-43, South & abutting
vacant parcel zoned Rural-43.
The Center is an asset to and compatible with the area. Unhealthy animals treated and some rehabilitated on
site in existing pens. The request to board and train horses on site would be little different from what is
currently happening as part of the rehabilitant process. The boarding and training of horses should not be
approved open ended but limited in numbers allowed at any one time. Chapter 5, Article 501.2.15.p.1 allows
owner to board 5 horses (owner has no ownership) in any rural residential zoned district. There exist little
visual difference between training and rehabilitation.
Article 503.2 Use, all those allowed in Rural-190 (501.2). Article 503.5.4 allows a lot coverage of 25%
proposed 5.674%. Chapter 14 Signs, Section 1401, Article 1401.3.3.2 lights off between 10:00 pm and 6:00

am. Article 1401.3.3.7 lighting shall not be visible from any adjacent residential zoned district. Article
1402.1.3 sign limited to 24 square feet.
The Narrative wishes to be allow the current sign (they call is "art") on the south side of the property. This does
not appear to be lighted currently and if this is the case, the sign is not objectable.
The planner has clarified that, although the narrative refers to the request as a minor amendment, this request is
actually a request for a Modification of Conditions. Like a Major Amendment, a request for a Modification of
Conditions requires this case to go through the hearing process including a Board of Supervisors hearing for
approval/denial.
The Narrative states "The site is currently accessed from Carefree Highway and 14th Street, which is a chip
sealed road." However, the road should be improved to control dust.
I would recommend approval if I had more details or an explanation as to whether the enhancement to signage
includes lighting. Without that information, it is not possible to determine whether the enhancements to the
signage will have a negative impact. There is also concern about the 14th Street that needs something done to it
for dust control.
If any lighting is used or enhanced, it should be fully shielded so as not to be visible to adjacent parcels. This
parcel is located within the Carefree Scenic Corridor Study Area and any visible light would defeat the intent of
the scenic corridor.
Recommendation: 111 Denial Approval 111 Other - Approval if the lighting and road concerns
are addressed.
Sincerely,
Paul H. McAllister

Raymond Banker - PLANDEVX
From: Dave Edwards <DEdwar'cls2@azdot.gov >
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2014 8:27 AM
To: Raymond Banker - PLANDEVX
Cc: Esperanza Diaz; Richard Erickson
Subject: FW: Z2014085- Cave Creek Equine Condition(s) Modification
Attachments: Z2014085 Routing Material.pdf; Z2014085 TAC route sheet.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
ADOT has reviewed the attached zoning modification application.
Please be advised that Carefree Highway, in proximity of the subject property, is not an ADOT administered roadway
facility.
We do appreciate the notice.
Thank you.
From: Richard Erickson
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 8:29 PM
To: Dave Edwards
Cc: Esperanza Diaz
Subject: FW: Z2014085- Cave Creek Equine Condition(s) Modification
For your action. Thank you.
From: Paula Gibson
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 10:58 AM
To: Richard Erickson
Subject: FIN: Z2014085- Cave Creek Equine Condition(s) Modification
Action needed.
Paula Gibson
Chief Right of Way Agent
Arizona Department of Transportation
205 S. 17th Ave., Mail Drop 612E
Phoenix, AZ 85007-3212
602-712-8758 office
602-316-8497 mobile
azdot.gov
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From: Raymond Banker - PLANDEVX [mailto:RaymondBankerPmail.maricopa.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 10:57 AM
Subject: Z2014085- Cave Creek Equine Condition(s) Modification
Good morning,
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Planner
Maricopa County
Planning and Development Department
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Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Planning &Development
Department
DATE: March 12, 2015
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Ray Banker, Planner
SUBJECT: Z2014085- Cave Creek Equine-Agenda item 5
Staff received an updated memo from New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NRDHCA) dated
March 8, 2015. They stated issues with the request to remove the 30 year time extension condition and
concerns with the 14fh Street road issues. Staff would like to clarify in the memo their concern for condition
'c from Z98-18 (updated site plan within 30 days of approval) to be removed is because this issue has been
taken care of with a previous updated site plan and a subsequent amendment to the SUP case.
Staff would like condition 'h' removed from the recommendation because if the property to the south of
the subject site develops, the effectiveness of the sign will be a concern only of the two property owners
and the owner to the south will have had knowledge of the existing sign.
With the removal of condition 'h', staff has relabeled all conditions and recommend the Commission
motion for approval with conditions 'a' - 'k' as follows:
a. Development and use of the site shall comply with the narrative report entitled "Cave Creek
Equine Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center", consisting of five (5) pages, stamped received
December 24, 2014, except as modified by the following conditions.
b. Development and use of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled "Z2014085 - A request to
amend the SUP...", consisting of two Iarge-scale sheets, stamped received December 24, 2014,
except as modified by the following conditions.
c. The following Engineering condition shall apply:
1. Building Permit 13201207091 for Interior and Exterior Alteration with Addition for Cave Creek
Equine Center must be finalized (final building safety inspection is required).
d. The sign shall be comprised of a material and an earth tone color so as to be harmonious with the
natural desert landscape.
e. The building exteriors will be of an earth tone color harmonious with the natural desert landscape.
f. All outdoor lighting on the subject property must conform to Section 2318 of the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance. No light fixture shall be higher than 18'.
g. All enhanced landscape areas will be comprised of native plant species to promote water
conservation and mitigate habitat loss.
h. A Status Report shall be filed in two years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Said report is intended to allow the County to monitor for dust control on 14th Street. The findings of
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said report may warrant the Special Use Permit being revisited by the Commission and Board of
Supervisors.
Non-compliance with these listed stipulations of approval wit be treated as a violation in
accordance with provisions of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
Major changes to this plan of development (the site plan and narrative report) shall be processed
as a revised application in the same manner as the original application, with final determination
made by the Board of Supervisors following recommendation by staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Minor changes may be administratively approved by the Project Management
Division staff of the Planning and Development Department.
k. Any changes to the proposed landscaping or charges to the building appearance, shape of the
building footprint or parking lot, placement of outdoor lighting structures, or content of the sign
shall be considered to be of such a minor nature that staff of the Planning and Development
Department, Project Management Division, will be granted authority to approve said changes
without benefit of processing an administrative amendment. This stipulation is intended to offer a
certain degree of flexibility in the final site design.
Attachments:
New River/Desert Hills Community Association 3/8/2015 memo- (3 pages)
502 N. 441" Street, Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85008 • (602) 372-0318 • (602) 506-3711 fax
>Internet: www.maricopa.gov/planning

New River/Desert Hills Community Association, Inc.
PO Box 75068
Phoenix, AZ 850874000
Kkilk* Phone 602-432-2800
NEW RIVER/
DESERT HILL: Fax: 623-465-1177
unit Website: www.NRDHCA.ORG
Association, Inc. President's email: Alan(&,NRDHCA.corn
March 8, 2015
Ray Banker
Maricopa County Planning and Development
501 North 44th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Dear Ray Banker,
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) board has a quorum for the following
recommendation:
Z2014085 Cave Creek Equine Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center. Recommendation: Denial.
stipulations "c" and "h" should NOT be eliminated. "c" is routine. For "h"; SUPs need to have a
expiration date (for review). 30 years is adequate for funders. The Board has no objections to the two
new stipulations
Regards,
Ann Hutchinson
Planning and Development Liaison
New River - Desert Hills Community Association
PO Box 75068
Phoenix, AZ 85087-1000
Email: behomesPq.corn
www.nrdhca.org
623-742-6514
Attachment: Consultant's analysis
CC: Darren Gerard

PAUL II. McALLISTER
201 W. Circle Mountain Road
New River, AZ 85087
Date: March 7, 2015
To: NR-DHCA, INC.
Review By Date: Sunday, March 8, 2015
Case: Z2014085 Cave Creek Equine Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center, (major modification of
conditions (stipulations) of approval, Special Use Permit (SUP).
Related Case: Z98-18 (SUP) and Z2013035 (Minor amendment approved and work completed)
Planner: Ray Banker.
Type case: P&Z
Meeting Date: March 12, 2015 P & Z meeting
Property Location: APN#211-52-073C & 211-52-073D now APN4211-52-073E Section 4 Township 5N
Range 3E,34705 North 14th Street, Carefree, 206.523 square feet or 4.74 acres, on 14 th Street & north of
Carefree Highway.
Applicant: Wendy Riddell, 6750 East Camelback Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
Current Use: Large animal Surgical & Diagnostic Imaging Center.
Request for: Modification of Conditions (stipulations).
Background:
• In (1999) the Special Use Permit (SUP) approved for parcels APN#211-52-073C & 211-52-073D which
have been combined and assigned the APN# of 211-52-073E. Parcels prior to SUP approval were all
zoned Rural-43.
• December 2014, this request was submitted. NR-DHCA recommended approval contingent on the
lighting and road concerns addressed. The analysis portion of the P&D staff report for the March 12,
2015 address these concerns:
o Regarding concerns with the signage being illuminated, the report states "it is confirmed that
there will be no lighting."
o Regarding the road, there is no mention of that but we have been informed that the road issue is
being address in anther manner.
• Since the December 2014, other issues have arisen
o The request eliminate the 30 year time stipulation
o We are not sure how the road situation is being addressed.
Current staff recommendation
Staff is recommend that these two stipulations be eliminated:
c. The site plan shall be revised within 30 days of approval by the Board of Supervisors and prior to
zoning clearance for a building permit, to indicate the sign and all fencing is located outside the
dedicated right-of-way of 14th Street.
h. The Special Use Permit shall expire 30 years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors.
At that time it can be revisited and either extended or formally removed.
Staff is recommending that these two stipulations be added;
4. Building Permit B201207091 for Interior and Exterior Alteration with Addition for Cave Creek
Equine Center must be finalized (final building safety inspection is required).
# • In the event that the property located south of the subject site is developed, the identification signage
on the southern fence shall be removed.

Analysis:
I think the stipulations "c" and "h" should NOT be eliminated. "c" is routine. For "h"; SUPs need to have a
expiration date (for review). 30 years is adequate for finders.
I have no objections to the two new stipulations
Recommendation: Z Denial
Sincerely,
Paul H. McAllister