Staff Report

City of El Mirage โ€” Regular Meeting (2023-10-03)

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 
STAFF REPORT 
 
Case Number:  
PZ23-01-01 
Request: Site Plan Approval  
Project Name:  
Sunbelt Rental El Mirage  
Applicant/Owner: 
Threaded Studio / Sunbelt Rentals LLC.  
Project Address:  
12398 W Butler Dr, El Mirage Arizona 85335 
Acres 
9.68 
 
Considerations 
The applicant is requesting the approval of a site plan zoning application to allow 
them to expand their existing industrial business of renting heavy industrial 
equipment. The 9.68-acre site plan will have a 12,000 sq. ft. building for office use 
and maintenance for the related rental equipment. Site improvements will include 
a new access entrance off of El Mirage Road, off-site landscaping, screening wall, 
sidewalks, and lighting.   
 
General Plan 
Compliance 
The El Mirage 2020 General Plan identifies the 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 a Commerce Park (CP) zoning area with the proposed 
industrial use being permitted but requires a site plan approval from the City, which 
includes staff review, a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning 
Commission and final action from the City Council. Zoning Code: ยง154.156.F. 
 
ARS 28-8481 Land Use 
Compatibility 
The site is located within the Luke Air Force Base Noise Contours Zone and is 
subject to ARS 28-8481 land use compatibility regulations. Please see the attached 
review comments from Luke Air Force Base. 
 
City Staff Review 
Staff has reviewed the application and finds that it meets the submittal 
requirements. 
 
Stipulations: 
The applicant shall address and consent to the TAC Review comments mentioned 
in the August 21, 2023, memorandum.   
 
Planning Commission 
Recommended approval to City Council with a 5-0 vote.  
 
City Council 
Staff is seeking a final action from City Council.     
 
Attachments 
Zoning Application, TAC Review, Luke Review Comments and September P&Z 
Commission Meeting Minutes.  
 
Supportive Documents 
The following documents are available for reviewing during the City of El Mirage's 
regular business hours in the Development Services Department Planning and 
Zoning Division: Drainage Report, and Phase I Environmental Assessment.