10.27.2026.PZC.MinutesDRAFT.pdf

CITY OF BUCKEYE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 27, 2026
City Council Chambers
530 East Monroe Avenue
Buckeye, AZ 85326
**Recording of this meeting is available via YouTube**
1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Ted Burton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Chairperson Ted Burton, Commissioner Rebecca Puppe, Commissioner Deanna
Kupcik, Vice Chair Anthony DiMascio, Commissioner Donald Bassler,
Commissioner Sebastian Trupiano, Alternate Charles Hester seated for District 2,
Alternate Les Manuel
Members absent: Commissioner Gina Ragsdale
Staff present: Planning Manager Ken Galica, Principal Planner Mandy Woods, Senior Planner Sean
Banda, Assistant City Attorney Sharon Flack, City Traffic Engineer Anissa Gerard,
Management Assistant Keri Hernandez
2. MINUTES
2A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 13, 2026 PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING.
A motion was made by Commissioner Puppe and seconded by Commissioner Trupiano to approve
minutes as presented. Approval 7-0. Motion carried.
3. REGULAR AGENDA
3A. CLOUD CAP ENERGY STORAGE – REZONE (PLZZ-26-0012)
Principal Planner Mandy Woods presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Invenergy project representatives Isabel Zollinger and Taylor Bradshaw presented and were available to
answer questions from the Commission. A public hearing opened at 6:22 p.m.
Commissioner Puppe inquired about the average battery life span. Ms. Bradshaw informed the
Commission that twenty years is the typical lifespan of this type of project.
Commissioner Trupiano asked if this site would be prepared for new and different technologies under
current development in the future. Ms. Zollinger informed the Commission that development of other
chemistries could be considered and discussed at the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) phase of the project.
Mr. Trupiano asked for confirmation that this case was only for the rezone. Ms. Woods confirmed that
the rezone is the beginning of the project process.
Resident Kristiana Faddoul-Pepper spoke of her support for this project.
Resident Kimberly Faddoul spoke of her support for this project.
With there being no further comments, the public hearing closed at 6:29 p.m.
A motion was made by Vice Chair DiMascio and seconded by Commissioner Bassler to recommend
approval to the Mayor and City Council as presented subject to conditions ‘a – h’. Approval 7-0. Motion
carried.

3B. MONTE VERDE WOLFF MULTIFAMILY – MAJOR COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
(PLZZ-26-0010)
Senior Planner Sean Banda presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Representative Jeff Blilie presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Bassler spoke of his concerns with the school system being able to support future growth.
Commissioner Trupiano asked what project will be developed on the land west of the presented. Mr.
Banda informed the Commission that planning of the property to the west is unknown at this time. Mr.
Blilie informed the Commission that from his understanding, the balance of the Monte Verde CMP will go
through an amendment to establish and confirm the land use. Mr. Trupiano asked if extra turning lanes
will be included in the improvements when the traffic signal is installed. Mr. Blilie informed the
Commission that there will be some turn lanes but will have to work within the parameters of the right-of-
way.
A public hearing opened at 6:44 p.m.
With there being no comments, the public hearing closed at 6:44 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Trupiano and seconded by Commissioner Puppe to recommend
approval to the Mayor and City Council as presented subject to conditions ‘a – i’. Approval 7-0. Motion
carried.
3C. TERAVALIS – PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) (PLZZ-25-0013)
Senior Planner Sean Banda presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Applicant Bill Lally presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Trupiano asked for verification of the transportation plan and connection to the area. Mr.
Lally explained that the master traffic impact analysis (TIA) indicates that the streets extend outside the
community and connecting to the city’s street classification map. City Traffic Engineer Anissa Gerard
informed the Commission that Howard Hughes is working on solutions for the northern portion along the
Jomax Road alignment, and the Surprise master plan is working on the solution of arterial streets that
travel east and west that will meet up with the roads in Buckeye. Mr. Trupiano asked if the Commission
would be given the opportunity to review possible data centers that would be permitted uses. Mr. Banda
informed the Commission that although there have been no discussions on data centers on this property,
any future data centers would be administratively reviewed. Mr. Galica added that staff has worked with
the applicant to create the section of requirements that are intended to limit water usage associated with
a data center, and there is significant specific requirements on noise and vibrations that are not yet in
place for the rest of the city at this time. Mr. Banda explained that this PAD having very extensive
standards in place will ensure checks and balances are in place with the different levels of planning
development.
Commissioner Bassler commended the applicant with the amount of planning for potential educational
needs and the extended reach-out notification area.
Vice-Chair DiMascio asked if there is any information that can be provided for the future development of
I-11. Mr. Lally informed the Commission that there is extensive communication with the planning of the
I-11.
A public hearing opened at 7:20 p.m.
With there being no comments, the public hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Vice Chair DiMascio and seconded by Commissioner Bassler to recommend
approval to the Mayor and City Council as presented subject to conditions ‘a – q’. Approval 7-0. Motion
carried.
3D. DOUGLAS RANCH – MAJOR COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT #2 (PLZZ-26-0011)
Senior Planner Sean Banda presented and was available to answer questions from the Commission.
A public hearing opened at 7:22 p.m.
With there being no comments, the public hearing closed at 7:22 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kupcik and seconded by Commissioner Puppe to recommend
approval to the Mayor and City Council as presented. Approval 7-0. Motion carried.
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4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
5. PLANNING MANAGER REPORT AND SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Galica informed that Commission of upcoming meeting items and introduced Bennett Folk as the
new Planning Intern with the Planning division in Development Services.
6. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Commissioner Trupiano commended the success of the Buckeye Halloween Carnival, the opening of
the Verrado Marketplace District, and the upcoming downtown project with the San Linda hotel.
7. ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business, Chairperson Burton adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
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Ted Burton, Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Keri Hernandez, Management Assistant
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting held on the 27th day of October 2026. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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Keri Hernandez, Management Assistant
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