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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION STAFF REPORT Case Number: PZ23-05-08 Request: Conditional Use Permit Project Name: Verizon Gentry Park Collocation CUP Applicant/Owner: Crown Castle USA / Verizon Wireless Project Address: 14010 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, Az 85335 Acres 0.06 Considerations The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit for the collocation of wireless communication equipment on an existing monopole (tower) located in Gentry Park. The City of El Mirage is the landowner of the property and collects annual rent from the owner of the monopole Crown Castle USA. The monopole stands at 110-ft. tall with existing wireless communication and City equipment mounted. Under Section 6409 of the Federal Communication (FCC) clarifies that the 30-day and 60-day deadlines begins when an applicant takes the first step required under state or local law and submits information sufficient to inform the jurisdiction. General Plan Compliance The El Mirage 2020 General Plan identifies this site as being in the Mixed-Use Planning Area and is in compliance with the plan. Zoning & Land Use The site is located in the Natural Reserve (NR) zoning area with the proposed use of a collocation of wireless communication requiring a conditional use permit approval. ARS 28-8481 Land Use Compatibility The site is located within the Luke Air Force Base Noise Contour Zone and is subject to ARS 28-8481 land use compatibility regulations. Staff is still awaiting a review letter from the base. Staff believes that the conditional use permit use should not have a negative impact on the base’s operation due to the fact that the tower is not increasing in height. City Staff Review Staff has reviewed the application and finds that it meets the zoning code requirements. Stipulations: The applicant shall address and consent to the TAC Review comments mentioned in the June 1, 2023, memorandum with the submittal of the construction documents for permitting review. Planning Commission Recommended approval of the application at the June 13, 2023, public hearing with a 5-0 unanimous vote. City Council Staff will present and seek a final action from the City Council at the July 11, 2023, public hearing. Attachments Zoning Application, TAC Review Comments and P&Z Meeting Minutes. Supportive Documents N/A