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Monday, May 10, 2021
Project Narrative
Project Name: El Mirage Mercado & Community Center & Worship Facility
Project Address: 12601 & 12625 W. Thunderbird Rd. El Mirage, AZ
Introduction
Destiny Ministries has acquired eight acres of undeveloped land at Thunderbird and 127 Avenue in El
Mirage. This is a highly visible lot that is centrally located in the city. The site is easily accessible
through walking or driving and surrounded by neighborhoods. It is near El Mirage City Hall, and close
to several schools. The lot is raw dirt that has remained undeveloped and unused for decades,
providing no community benefit. This project and investment will change this unused, previously
undeveloped dirt lot into a thriving hub for business and community services. It will be a point of
pride for the community and city. It will provide programs, services and opportunities to the low-
income community and tax revenue to the city.
The project will be constructed in three phases. Phase one will be the community center and offsite
traffic control signal. The traffic signal will be provided as required by the traffic impact analysis. The
specifics for the traffic control signal will be outlined by a future development agreement with the
City of El Mirage. The second phase will be the coffee shop and it’s parking as well as the parking lot
for the mercado. And the third and final phase will be the open air mercado, restroom building,
food truck stations and the outdoor stage.
THE WORSHIP CENTER & COMMUNITY CENTER
The community center side of the project will provide programs and services for free to the low-
income community. Examples of these programs and services include healthcare; food; clothing;
ESL, GED, and citizenship classes; after-school programming; counseling; job training; haircuts; sports
physicals for children; legal counseling, veteran’s services; literacy education; and more. Destiny
Ministries is not seeking any support or assistance for the community center, at this time. The worship
center will be available for various religious congregations to hold services.
THE MERCADO AT EL MIRAGE
The goal of the Mercado and one of the reasons this development opportunity is so unique and
attractive is, the Mercado will be developed using renewable resources with green construction
while maintaining as much natural open space as possible.
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Recycled shipping containers will be refurbished and used for merchant workspace. These former
shipping containers will be both simple, attractive, and cost effective. Containers of various sizes can
be sub divided, requiring minimal electrical utility. These containers are easily maintained and\or
replaceable. To encourage local entrepreneurs and promote job growth in El Mirage, Destiny
Ministries will rent the containers at discounted rates to those low-income business owners who seek
workspace to start, grow or expand their business. The rent is estimated to cost no more than $450 a
month. There will be no long-term leases, no unbreakable contracts, no hidden fees or costs. This
rent will include everything.
In addition, food trucks will be used to provide diversified food options to patrons. Two food trucks
will be owned and operated by Destiny Ministries, however, there will also be opportunity and space
for community food trucks at the Mercado as well. Again, this strategy seeks to encourage and
nurture local entrepreneurs and promote job growth and opportunity. The food trucks owned by
Destiny Ministries will also be used to provide job training opportunities.
Within the Mercado, Destiny Ministries will own and operate a coffee shop, two food trucks for
training (taco shop, pizza shop, desserts, etc.) and provide grounds maintenance. These businesses
will further serve as opportunity for employment of local El Mirage residents.
Finally, the Mercado will feature a large dining area to promote community gatherings. This area will
have pavers, sun covers and mister system to keep the outside space comfortable to enjoy year-
round. There will be a two-acre pavilion with a stage for outdoor events such as concerts, movie
nights and festivals.
WAIVER FOR THUNDERBIRD ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT
We are requesting a waiver for this project from the Thunderbird Road Overlay District requirements.
The following is what we are requesting in the waiver:
a. (A) All new principal buildings shall be built along the front property line for at least 50%
of the ground floor facade. All areas in front of facades shall be paved or landscaped
to form a part of the pedestrian corridor.
b. (B) On-site parking shall be provided in the side and/or rear of the property.
c. (C) Awnings may be built to front property lines or projecting over rights-of-way to
provide shade to building facades and adjacent pedestrian walkways.
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HOURS OF OPERATION & PARKING
Hours of operation will vary depending on function. Below is a breakdown on operation hours based
on days of the week:
a. Worship Center: The worship center will be operational weekly with its highest use on
Sundays between the hours of 8 AM – 1 PM for worship ceremonies. We anticipate +/- 70
cars on average for a Sunday, 50 for visitors and 20 for staff. The rest of the week will be
minimal usage with +/- 20 cars Monday through Saturday for staff and visitors.
b. Community Center: The community center will be operational Monday through
Sunday with its heaviest use being weekdays for regularly scheduled activities between the
hours of 8 AM and 3 PM. Parking requirements during these hours are anticipated at 15
cars.
c. Coffee Shop: The coffee shop will be operational Monday through Sunday with its
heaviest use being in the mornings from 7 AM – 11 AM. The majority of traffic for the coffee
shop will be via drive through with a stacking capacity of 12-14 cars. Parking will be no
more than 10-15 cars anticipated during morning operations for visitors and staff. There will
be walk up service as well as some outdoor and upstairs seating. For customers.
d. Food Trucks: The Mercado will provide for up to 7 food truck stations with 2 being
permanent. The permanent trucks will be operational 7 days a week with its highest use
between the hours of 11 AM to 2 PM for lunch service. The additional trucks will see it’s
highest use from Thursday Through Sunday between the hours of 11 AM through 7 PM for
lunch and dinner service.
e. The Mercado: The open-air Mercado will be operational Monday through Sunday with
its heaviest use being on the weekends Friday through Sunday Between the hours of 8 AM
until 7 PM. Traffic is anticipated at +/- 75 cars during these times.
f. Special Events: Special events will be held throughout the year. Events will be planned
and permitted through the City of El Mirage. In the event a traffic control signal is not
required, A police officer or private company will be hired for traffic control both on and
offsite. Event hours will comply with the City’s noise ordinance including hours.
Parking Waiver
We feel the parking provided will be sufficient based on our use. Parking provided will be via a
shared parking agreement. Events and hours of operations per use are staggered in a way to not
overwhelm the parking available. We are requesting a parking waiver be applied for this project.
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Site Entrances
There are currently two existing entrances to the site centered at each property line. In addition to
the these this site will require a third which will be installed at the NE corner of our site. In order to line
up the site with the current intersection configuration we are requesting permission from the city to
allow the third entry. This entry is +/- 5’-0” to 10’-0” shy of the required 225’-0” separation. A civil
engineered drawing will be provided to show the exact dimensions.
Site Utilities
Site utilities will be separate for each site including water, electrical and gas as required. A fire loop
will be provided following the access road to serve the entire site. See attached civil engineering
plans for more information.
Joseph Osborn, President
For: JDO Architecture LLC
P: 480-686-6981
E: josborn@jdoaz.com
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N 127TH AVE
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ZONING: UC
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RESTROOMS
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COMUNITY CENTER,
WORSHIP FACILITY,
TRAFFIC CONTROL
STREET LIGHT
PHASE 3
OPEN AIR MERCADO
& OUTDOOR STAGE
PHASE 2
COFFEE DRIVE THRU
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NEW MERCADO AND COMUNITY WORSHIP
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12601 & 12625 W. THUNDERBIRD RD
EL MIRAGE, AZ
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SITE PLAN
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
NEW MERCADO AND FOOD TRUCK EVENTS CENTER. MERCADO
TO HAVE RENTABLE RETAIL KIOSKS MADE WITH SHIPPING
CONTAINERS. NEW DRIVE THRU COFFEE STORE WITH WALK UP
SERVICE AVAILABLE. NEW COMUNITY AND WORSHIP CENTER.
ZONING CODE COMPLIANCE
APN:
501-37-949B, 501-37-948
ZONING:
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USE:
RESTAURANT - RETAIL - WORSHIP
SITE AREA - MERCADO
AND COFFEE SHOP:
PROVIDED PARKING:
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REGULAR SPACES:
ACCESSIBLE SPACES:
TOTAL:
231 SPACES*
145,463 G.S.F (3.3 ACRES)
BUILDING AREA COFFEE DRIVE
THRU BUILDING:
20,000 G.S.F
COMUNITY WORSHIP CENTER:
LOT COVERAGE:
2.63%
BUILDING CODE
COMPLIANCE
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
2010 ADAAG AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA
2009 ICC ANSI A117.1
ALL BUILDING CODES WITH CITY OF EL MIRAGE AMENDMENTS
USE:
RESTAURANT - RETAIL - WORSHIP
OCCUPANCY
CLASSIFICATION:
M, A,2, A-3,
SITE AREA - COMUNITY CENTER:
207,610 G.S.F (4.7 ACRES)
640 G.S.F
STORAGE CONTAINER RETAIL
KIOSKS:
10 @ 320 = 3,200 G.S.F
3,840 G.S.F
LOT COVERAGE:
9.6%
TOTAL:
KEYNOTES
1. EXISTING CURB CUT
2. EXISTING SIDEWALK
3. PROPOSED INTERSECTION
4. LANDSCAPE AREA
5. PARKING LOT
6. HARDSCAPE
7. PERMEABLE PAVERS
8. COMPACTED DECOMPOSED GRANITE
9. SHADE CANOPY- FUTURE LOCATION OF SOLAR CANOPIES
10. STEEL CONTAINER RETAIL KIOSK- MIN SPACING BETWEEN KIOSKS =
20'-0"
11. MONUMENT SIGN- BY SEPERATE PERMIT
12. UTLITY, HVAC AND STORAGE YARD- SCREENED W/ MASONRY WALL
13. PARKING LOT SCREENING WALL
14. PARKING LOT SCREENING LANDSCAPE BERM
16. RAISED STAGE
17. LAWN AND ONSTIE RETENTION AREA
18. TRASH ENCLOSURES PER EL MIRAGE STD. DETAIL
19. FUTURE LOCATION OF SPLASH PAD PLAY AREA
20. HARDSCAPE EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS LANE MIN 75K LB
RATING
21. OFFISITE IMPROVEMENT- MODIFY EXISTING CURB CUT TO
PROVIDE LEFT HAND IN TURN LANE - SHOWN
FOR REFENENCE ONLY - FINAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY
OTHERS WHEN REQUIRED
22. OFFISITE IMPROVEMENT-TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS WHERE
REQUIRED PER TRAFFIC IMPACT ANAYLSIS REPORT- SHOWN
FOR REFENENCE ONLY - FINAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY
OTHERS WHEN REQUIRED
23. CUSTOM SIGN FEATURE BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- FINAL
LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
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SITE PLAN NOTES
A. ADDITIONAL CONTAINER KIOSKS WILL BE ADDED TO THE
MERCADO IN THE FUTURE COMPLYING WITH ZONING
ORDINANCE AND BUILDING CODES
B. ALL LIGHTING TO COMPLY WITH CITY OF EL MIRAGE DARK SKY
ORDINANCE
C. ADDITIONAL PORTABLE RESTROOMS WILL BE PROVIDED DURING
LARGE EVENTS AS REQUIRED
D. ALL SIGNS BY SEPRATE PERMIT
E. THIS SITE TO COMPLY WITH LUKE AIRFORCE BASE ARS 28-8481
REGULATION
F. ANY CHANGE OF USE OR OCCUPANCY OF ANY BUILDING OR
BUILDINGS, INCLUDING ADDITIONS THERETO REQUIRING MORE
PARKING, SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED UNTIL SUCH ADDITIONAL
PARKING SPACES AS REQUIRED BY THIS CHAPTER ARE FURNISHED.”
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VICINITY MAP
THIS SITE
GAND AVE
THUNDERBIRD RD
DYSART RD
EL MIRAGE
127TH AVE
124TH AVE
PROJECT DIRECTORY
OWNER DEVELOPER:
RICHARD WOMACK
A: PO BOX 6986 GLENDALE, AZ 85312
P: 602-684-8084
E: RWOMACK@RMSTPL.COM
CONTACT: RICHARD WOMACK
CIVIL ENGINEER:
KEOGH ENGINEERING INC
A: 650 N 137TH AVE #110 GOODYEAR AZ 85338
P: 623-535-7260
E: KEOGH@KEOGHENGINEERING.COM
CONTACT: DENNIS KEOGH
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:
WILD WOOD DESIGN
A: 15207 E STAGHORN DR FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ. 85268
P: 480-816-5529
E: WILDWOODDESIGN@COX.NET
CONTACT: RICHARD SCHUBERT
REQUIRED PARKING:
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REGULAR SPACES TOTAL:
ACCESSIBLE SPACES:
TOTAL:
273 SPACES
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COFFEE SHOP INTERIOR @1:50
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COFFEE SHOP EXTERIOR @1:200
MERCADO RETAIL & FOOD SALES @ 1:300
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COMMUNITY CENTER / WORSHIP CENTER 110
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VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACES:
VAN
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VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACES:
* SPACES PROVIDED VIA SHARED PARKING AGREEMENT-
HOURS OF OPERATION VARY PER USE
SPECIAL EVENT PARKING:
36,000 S.F. @ 1:300
120 SPACES
ADDRESS:
12601 & 12625 W. THUNDERBIRD RD
EL MIRAGE, AZ
PROJECT STIPULATIONS
A. ADDITIONAL CONTAINER KIOSK WILL REQUIRE BUILDING PERMITS AND MEETING ZONING REGULATIONS.
B. OUTDOOR EVENTS WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN HOURS LISTED BELOW:
a. MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 6 AM TO 9 PM.
b. FRIDAY & SATURDAY 6 AM TO 10 PM.
c. SUNDAYS 8 AM TO 9 PM.
C. ALL MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS VENDORS ARE SUBJECT TO THE ARIZONA STATE HOUSE BILL 2371 REGULATIONS.
D. THE EVENT ORGANIZER(S) SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE ALL MOBILE FOOD TRUCK VENDORS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE STATE LICENSE.
E. THE EVENT ORGANIZER(S) SHALL REPORT THE EVENTS TO THE MARICOPA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR FOOD VENDOR INSPECTIONS.
F. ALL TEMPORARY SIGNAGE SHALL BE TAKEN DOWN AFTER EACH EVENT AND IS PROHIBITED FROM BEING DISPLAYED DURING NON-OPERATIONAL HOURS.
G. VENDOR TENTS SHALL BE SECURED TO THE GROUND OR WEIGHTED DOWN TO PREVENT HARM TO PATRONS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.
H. THE EVENT ORGANIZER(S) SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE ITS OWN PRIVATE SECURITY.
I. THE RIGHT TO A USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT SHALL BE CONTINGENT UPON THE FULFILLMENT OF ALL GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY
THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE.
J. ALL THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS SHALL CONSTITUTE RESTRICTIONS RUNNING WITH THE LAND AND SHALL BE BINDING UPON THE OWNER OF THE LAND, HIS
OR HER SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS.
K. ALL CONDITIONS SPECIFICALLY STATED UNDER ANY CONDITIONAL USE LISTED IN ZONING CODE CHAPTER 154 SHALL APPLY AND BE ADHERED TO BY THE
OWNER OF THE LAND, HIS OR HER SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS.
L. ALL THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS SHALL BE CONSENTED TO IN WRITING BY THE APPLICANT.
M. THE PROPOSED OPEN-AIR MARKET AND RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY SHALL NOT GENERATE NOISE, VIBRATIONS, AND ODORS THAT MAY BECOME A NUISANCE
TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
N. NO EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS BEING PROPOSED BY STAFF; HOWEVER, FAILURE TO MEET AND MAINTAIN THESE STIPULATIONS
WILL RESULT IN REVOKING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
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5/9/2021
NEW MERCADO AND COMUNITY WORSHIP
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5/9/2021
NEW MERCADO AND COMUNITY WORSHIP
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12601 & 12625 W. THUNDERBIRD RD
EL MIRAGE, AZ
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NEW MERCADO AND COMUNITY WORSHIP
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EL MIRAGE, AZ
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EXPIRES 12/04/2021
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Sheet Number:
5/9/2021
NEW MERCADO AND COMUNITY WORSHIP
CENTER
12601 & 12625 W. THUNDERBIRD RD
EL MIRAGE, AZ
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JOSEPH DOMINGO
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EXPIRES 12/04/2021
Drawn By:
Project Number:
Date:
Sheet
Name:
Sheet Number:
5/9/2021
NEW MERCADO AND COMUNITY WORSHIP
CENTER
12601 & 12625 W. THUNDERBIRD RD
EL MIRAGE, AZ
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