Staff Report

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 
STAFF REPORT
 
Case Number:  
PZ22-09-26 
Request: Site Plan Approval  
Project Name:  
Agua Fria Commerce Park Site Plan 
Applicant/Owner: 
Alex Hayes, Withey Morris, PLC / 120 El Mirage Partners 
Project Address:  
East of SEC Cactus Street and Main Street  
Acreage:  36.0 ac.  
 
Considerations: 
The applicant is requesting the approval of a site plan application to develop 36-
acres of vacant land 0.2 miles east of the intersection of Cactus Road and Main 
Street to develop a RV, boat, and self-storage business. The storage campus would 
include both covered and uncovered RV/Boat parking spaces, as well as additional 
storage units to provide safe and convenient storage of other personal belongings. 
The proposed use is also appropriate for this site given its location within the 
65LDN noise contour of Luke Air Force Base as well as the presence of major 
power lines on the property’s eastern boundary, which limit the viability of 
residential development. The proposed use is a low-intensity, economically 
productive use for the property and will be completed in one phase.  
 
General Plan 
Compliance:  
The El Mirage 2020 General Plan identifies this site as being in the 
Commerce/Industry Park Planning Area and is in-compliance with the plan. 
 
Zoning & Land Use 
The site is located in the Employment/Industry zoning area with the proposed use 
of an out-door and self-storage being a permitted use but requires a 
recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action from 
Council for the applicant to proceed with the submission of the construction 
documents for review.  
 
ARS 28-8481 Land Use 
Compatibility 
A portion of the site is located within the Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) Noise 
Contour Zone and is subject to review from LAFB for land use compatibility with 
ARS 28-8481. See the attached email and review letter from the base.       
 
City Staff Review 
Staff has reviewed the application and finds it to be in compliance with the zoning 
code requirements. 
 
Stipulations: 
1. The applicant shall address the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) 
review comments mentioned in the March 20, 2023, memorandum with the 
submittal of construction documents.  
2. The applicant and the City of El Mirage will complete a development 
agreement to install a gate along the 40’ strip parcel owned by the city and 
for the city to grant an access and utility easement for the two entrances to 
the development.  
 
Planning Commission 
Recommend approval at the March 28th public meeting with a vote of 3-0.  
(Commissioner Amarillas was excused)

City Council  
Staff will present and seek a final action from the City Council at the April 18, 
2023, public meeting.   
 
Attachments 
Development Application, TAC Comments, Luke AFB Comments and P&Z 
Meeting Minutes.  
 
Supportive Documents 
The supportive documents are available for review during the City of El Mirage's 
regular business hours in the Development Services Department Planning and 
Zoning Division.