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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION STAFF REPORT Case Number: PZ23-08-13 Request: Zoning Text Amendment Project Name: Dysart Ranchettes Zoning Text Amendments Applicant/Owner: City of El Mirage, Development Services Project Address: Dysart Ranchette Subdivision Acres 305.02 ac. Considerations The Development Services staff is requesting the approval of text amendments to the El Mirage Zoning Chapter Section §154.104 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS (C) Vehicles Parking and Storage in a Rural Area (RA) Zone pertaining to the Dysart Ranchettes on the number of personal vehicles allowed in the side and rear yard, number of recreation vehicles stored on the property and number of days a recreational vehicle can be used for temporary guess. The Dysart Ranchettes are designated as low density, single-family residences and limited agricultural uses within a rural environment, in the past few months the city had to address activities that is jeopardize this intent. Residents have been leasing out space for recreational vehicle (RV) storage. Stored operable and inoperable vehicles not owned by the property owners. These code revisions were drafted to prevent these types of activities and maintain the Dysart Ranchettes character. Public Hearing The El Mirage Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 10, 2023, to discuss the item and provide a recommendation to the City Council. Approximately 75 to 80 residents attended the meeting in-person with 8 attending on-line. 16 residents provided comments on the matter all opposing the text amendments. Please see the attached meeting minutes for details. General Plan Compliance The El Mirage 2020 General Plan identifies the site as being in the Ranchettes Planning Area and is in compliance with the plan. Zoning & Land Use The subdivision is located in the Rural Area (RA) zoning area of the El Mirage Zoning Map that allows low density, single-family residences and limited agricultural uses within a rural environment. These code revisions were drafted by the Development Services Staff (Planning and Zoning and Code Enforcement), reviewed, and commented by the El Mirage TASK Force. The revisions will require a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action from the City Council for the codes to take effect 30-days after adoption. ARS 28-8481 Land Use Compatibility N/A City Staff Review N/A Stipulations: N/A Planning Commission Recommended denial of the proposed zoning text amendments to zoning code chapter 154.104.C. at the October 10, 2023, Public Hearing with a 5-0 vote. City Council Staff will present and seek a final action from the City Council at the November 7, 2023, public hearing. Attachments Ordinance O23-11-14, Exhibit A Proposed Code Revisions and October 10, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes. Supportive Documents N/A