Development Application

PZ22-09-27
09/09/2022
09/12/2023
10/3/2023

NARRATIVE – EI REZONING 
Background 
Fuel Processing Operators, LLC (FPO) operates a Transmix processing facility at 12126 West 
Olive Avenue. Transmix is a mixture of gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel (collectively "fuel 
products”), generated during pipeline operations, that no longer conforms to the required 
specifications for any single/useable fuel product. Fuel products are transported into the Phoenix-
area from California and Texas via the pipeline system that terminates at the Phoenix tank farm 
complex (“Phoenix Terminal”). Fuel products are transported/pumped in batches through the 
pipeline system wherein one product pushes another through the pipe. During the transportation 
of fuel products in the pipeline system, mixing occurs at the point of interface between different 
products/batches (e.g., the point where a gasoline batch interfaces with a diesel fuel batch or jet 
fuel batch). This interface of mixed product is directed into storage tanks designated specifically 
for Transmix storage at the Phoenix Terminal. FPO performs a critical role in the fuel supply 
chain by removing this Transmix from Phoenix Terminal storage and processing it via 
distillation at FPO’s facility back into usable gasoline and diesel fuel products that conform to 
the appropriate fuel specifications. Additionally, following the distillation of Transmix into 
gasoline and diesel, FPO hydrotreats the diesel distilled from Transmix to remove sulfur and 
ensure that it conforms to Federal ultra-low diesel fuel standards. FPO processes the majority of 
Transmix generated at the Phoenix Terminal from pipeline operations. Without reliable outlets 
for the removal of Transmix from Phoenix Terminal storage, Transmix inventory would build to 
a level where the pipeline is forced to suspend shipments due to Transmix storage/containment 
limitations. 
Proposed Project 
In 2021, FPO purchased the adjacent Maricopa County Assessor Parcel 501-45-015V (“Subject 
Parcel”) immediately west of and contiguous with the existing facility property. According to the 
Maricopa County Assessor’s website, parcel 501-45-015V is currently zoned CP (Commerce 
Park), and as a result FPO is applying for a zoning amendment to EI (Employment Industry). 
FPO intends to use the Subject Parcel for additional storage of fuel products, a new building for

internal quality control testing of fuel products and truck parking with the possible expansion of 
processing green and alternative fuels. At this point it is not possible to identify what the 
alternative and low carbon fuels would be feasible, however renewable diesel, hydrogen, green 
hydrogen, hydrogenated fuels are in the headlines and could be options for the future 
development. 
Project Phasing 
FPO anticipates implementation of this project to occur in multiple phases as presented below: 
• 
Phase I: Addition of a chain-link fence around the new parcel and joining the existing 
fencing on the perimeter of the existing parcels. The chain-link fencing between the 
existing parcels and subject parcel will be removed. 
• 
Phase II: Construction of onsite utility infrastructure, a 6-foot-high block-wall fence along 
south side of Subject Parcel including retention basins; landscaping improvements along 
Olive Avenue frontage and paving south portion of Subject Parcel for truck parking. Add 
1 to 3 field-constructed above-ground storge tanks on north half of the existing plant. 
• 
Phase III: Construction of an approximate 7,500 square-foot building (Lab Building) on 
central-east portion of Subject Parcel for quality control testing of fuel products. 
Completion of City-required Street improvements during Phase III. 
• 
Phase IV: Addition of an approximate 5,000 square-foot office building on southeastern 
portion of Subject Parcel. Addition of 3 field-constructed above-ground storage tanks for 
petroleum storage on north half of parcel. 
Project Schedule 
The Project schedule is anticipated to follow the phased approach presented above. FPO 
anticipates implementing Phase I prior to the end of Q1 2024. Phases II through IV are 
anticipated to occur in 2024 and 2025.

S89° 22' 02.00"E
365.38
N89° 22' 02.00"W
365.38
N00° 00' 52.00"W
620.32
S00° 00' 52.00"E
620.32
PROJECT DATA
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
TO BE ASSIGNED
EL MIRAGE, ARIZONA 85335
PARCEL:
501-45-015V
226,638 SQ. FT. (5.20 ACRES)
CURRENT ZONING: CP
JURISDICTION: 
CITY OF EL MIRAGE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
REZONING OF APN 501-45-015V TO CI (EMPLOYMENT/INDUSTRY) TO EXPAND FUEL
PROCESSING & STORAGE FACILITY OF THE EXISTING PLANT ON APN 501-45-015J &
501-45-015H. INSTALLATION OF NEW PARKING AREA, ABOVE GROUND TANK AREA,
AND NEW LAB BUILDING. NEW OLIVE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS. INSTALL NEW
ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS ON APN 501-45-015H.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION
25, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE
MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 FROM WHICH THE
SOUTH QUARTER CORNER BEARS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST,
A DISTANCE OF 2644.88 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 02 SECONDS
EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, A
DISTANCE OF 655.04 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH LINE, NORTH 00 DEGREES
00 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 55 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLIVE AVENUE, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, A
DISTANCE OF 620.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 22  INUTES 02 SECONDS
EAST, A DISTANCE OF 365.38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 52
SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 620.32 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF
WAY LINE OF SAID OLIVE AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 02
SECONDS WEST AND ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID OLIVE AVENUE, A
DISTANCE OF 365.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 226,637 SQUARE FEET OR 5.203 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
OWNER
FUEL PROCESSING OPERATORS, LLC
a PILOT COMPANY CORPORATION
12126 W OLIVE AVENUE
EL MIRAGE, ARIZONA 85335
Phone:
(865) 469-6839
CONTACT:
MICHAEL BRANDON
michael.brandon@pilottraavelcenters.com
CIVIL ENGINEER
GERVASIO & ASSOC., INC.
77 E. THOMAS RD., SUITE 120
PHOENIX, ARIZONA   85012
Phone:
(602) 285-1720
CONTACT:
JOHN ULIBARRI, P.E.
jdu@gervasioeng.com
W. OLIVE AVENUE
FUTURE
Tank Storage
22,400 S.F.
FUTURE
OPERATIONS, GREEN TECHNOLOGY
& ALTERNATIVE FUEL PROCESSING
71,500 S.F.
FUTURE
Hydrogen &
Nitrogen
Storage
4,000 S.F.
FUTURE
Parking (Employee & Truck)
&
Solar Electrolysis Operation
58,500 S.F.
CONCEPTUAL
CONDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Office/Laboratory 
 
  5,000 S.F.
Fuel Processing
16,000 S.F.
Gasoline, Renewable Gasoline
Diesel, Bio-Diesel, Ethanol, Methanol
Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen
Hydrogenated Fuels
ACCESS DRIVE
RETENTION AREA
RETENTION AREA
RETENTION AREA
ACCESS DRIVE
Exit Only

August 7, 2023 
CiƟzen ParƟcipaƟon Plan 
 
Rezoning for  
Pro Petroleum Plant Expansion 
 12126 W. Olive Avenue, El Mirage 
 
 
 
 
Prepared for: 
City of El Mirage - Development Services 
10000 E. El Mirage Road 
El Mirage, Arizona 85335 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prepared by: 
Gervasio Assoc., Inc. 
77 E. Thomas Road, Suite 120 
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

August 7, 2023 
1. Project DescripƟon 
The subject 5.02-acre property (APN 501-45-015V) is west of the exisƟng Pro Petroleum 
fuel processing plant (APN 501-45-015H & 501-45-015J) located at 12126 W. Olive 
Avenue, El Mirage (See Conceptual plan).  The land owner of the exisƟng plant facility is 
Fuel Processing Operators, LLC (Applicant).  The applicant is requesƟng the rezoning of 
the vacant 5.02-acre parcel from Commerce Park (CP) to Employment/Industry (EI). 
 
The adjacent parcel east of the subject property is the exisƟng Pro Petroleum fuel 
processing and storage facility; the adjacent parcel to the north is a vacant CP zoned 
property; the adjacent parcels to the west are vacant CP zoned properƟes; and the 
parcel to the south is a vacant Natural Resources (NR) zoned property. 
 
 
2. CiƟzen ParƟcipaƟon & NoƟficaƟon 
A noƟficaƟon leƩer describing the applicaƟon and invites interested parƟes to a meeƟng 
to discuss the proposed rezoning and future development.  The noƟficaƟon leƩers will 
be mailed to individuals as described below. 
 
 
3. NoƟficaƟon List 
The noƟficaƟon area for this mailing will include nine (9) property owners within 300 
feet radius of the subject property (see noƟficaƟon list & map).  Two (2) of the 
properƟes are owned by the applicant.  In addiƟon, the noƟficaƟon will be mailed to any 
other parƟes, as requested by the city. 
 
 
4. Proximity to Development 
The parcels primarily affected are typically adjacent to the subject property with exisƟng 
operaƟng businesses.  The adjacent parcels to the subject property are currently vacant 
or owned by the applicant.   
 
 
5. ParƟcipaƟon from the Public 
All land owners listed on the mailing list will receive a leƩer prepared by the applicant 
describing the future project and proposed rezoning with an invitaƟon to a 
neighborhood meeƟng.  The leƩer shall include contact informaƟon of the applicant and 
general explanaƟon on how to parƟcipate or provide feedback.

August 7, 2023 
6. NoƟficaƟon of Amendments 
If major changes are required during the rezoning process and prior to the hearing date, 
the applicant will discuss and send updated noƟficaƟon leƩer to those who have shown 
interest in the rezoning of the subject property. 
 
 
7. Updates on CiƟzen ParƟcipaƟon Efforts 
The applicant intends to work with city staff during the processing of this applicaƟon by 
providing perƟnent informaƟon regarding ciƟzen who parƟcipated throughout the 
rezoning process.

August 7, 2023 
NoƟficaƟon List & Map

NoƟficaƟon List & Map 
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APN: 501-46-009F 
Owner: UNION ROCK & MATERIAL CORP 
Property Address: 8635 N EL MIRAGE RD EL MIRAGE 85335 
Mailing Address: PO BOX 2883 WEST PALM BEACH FL USA 33402 
Latitude: 33.558383482567 
Longitude: -112.319996748611 
 
APN: 501-45-015X 
Owner: WYOMING PROPERTY LLC 
Property Address:  
Mailing Address: 1734 W WILLIAMS DR STE 5 PHOENIX AZ USA 85027 
Latitude: 33.5668693684149 
Longitude: -112.323294351804 
 
APN: 501-45-923 
Owner: WYOMING PROPERTY LLC 
Property Address:  
Mailing Address: 1734 W WILLIAMS DR STE 5 PHOENIX AZ USA 85027 
Latitude: 33.5660325813717 
Longitude: -112.322990674883 
 
APN: 501-45015W 
Owner: 9315 PROPERTY LLC 
Property Address:  
Mailing Address: 1734 W WILLIAMS DR STE 5 PHOENIX AZ USA 85027 
Latitude: 33.5676302767221 
Longitude: -112.322717840818 
 
APN: 501-45-015T 
Owner: EL MIRAGE STORAGE LLC 
Property Address: 9305 N EL MIRAGE RD EL MIRAGE 85335 
Mailing Address: PO BOX 41311 PHOENIX AZ USA 85029 
Latitude: 33.5682601481128

NoƟficaƟon List & Map 
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Longitude: -112.323510459266 
 
APN: 501-45-015L 
Owner: LONE STAR HOLDINGS LLC 
Property Address: 9315 N EL MIRAGE RD EL MIRAGE 85335 
Mailing Address: 9315 N EL MIRAGE RD EL MIRAGE AZ USA 85335 
Latitude: 33.568250453339 
Longitude: -112.321944884914 
 
APN: 501-45-015R 
Owner: COYOTE PASS RV AND MINI STORAGE LLC 
Property Address: 9355 N EL MIRAGE RD EL MIRAGE 85335 
Mailing Address: 9355 N EL MIRAGE RD EL MIRAGE AZ USA 85335 
Latitude: 33.5683638792395 
Longitude: -112.320690475048 
 
APN: 501-45-015J 
Owner: FUEL PROCESSING OPERATORS 
Property Address: 12126 W OLIVE AVE EL MIRAGE 85335 
Mailing Address: 12126 W OLIVE AVE EL MIRAGE AZ USA 85335 
Latitude: 33.5658387077906 
Longitude: -112.320676269071 
 
APN: 501-45-015H 
Owner: FUEL PROCESSING OPERATORS 
Property Address: 12126 W OLIVE AVE EL MIRAGE 85335 
Mailing Address: 12126 W OLIVE AVE EL MIRAGE AZ USA 85335 
Latitude: 33.5668774642469 
Longitude: -112.320683022083

NoƟficaƟon List & Map 
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Subject 
Property
W. Olive Ave. 
N. El Mirage Rd. 
N
N. 121st  Ave. 
501-46-009F