Staff Report

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2024-06-04)

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
STAFF REPORT
Case Number:
CUP24-02-04
Request:
Conditional Use Permit & Site Plan
Project Name:
Cactus Redi Mix Plant
Applicant/Owner:
Melvin Slater / Cactus Redi-Mix LLC
Project Address:
10241 N 121st Ave, El Mirage AZ 85335
Acres
3.2 ac
Considerations
The applicant is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit and site plan
approval for a light manufacturing use for a concrete batch plant located on 121st
Ave. Improvements to the site will include a concrete free-standing portable
batch plant and conveyor with sand and gravel piles towards the rear of the
property in the floodplain area that will not impact the 100-year flood. The
property will be developed in one phase and will employ 25 full-time employees.
At the Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing the applicant express concern
to the TAC Review Comment #54: “54. No noise shall be generated at the site
that exceeds 55 decibels, measured at any Cactus Redi-Mix property line,
between 10 pm and 6 am.” The applicant has provided information regarding
noise level activities for your consideration. See the attached response.
General Plan
Compliance
The El Mirage 2020 General Plan identifies the site as being in the Commerce
Park/Employment Industry Planning Area and follows the plan.
Zoning & Land Use
The property is zoned Employment/Industry (E/I) and has a land use designation
as industrial/Manufacturing Use.
ARS 28-8481 Land Use
Compatibility
The site is located inside the Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) Noise Contour Zone,
but inside the Military Airport Territory Area and is subject to ARS 28-8481,
land use compatibility regulations. See the attached Luke AFB review email. 
City Staff Review
City staff reviewed the application and found that it meets the zoning code
requirements to proceed with the public hearing.
Stipulations:
The applicant shall consent and address the TAC Review comments mentioned in
the April 15, 2024, memorandum.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council of the
zoning application with a 4-0 unanimous vote at the May 14, 2024, public
hearing.
City Council
Staff will present and seek a final action from the City Council at the June 4,
2024, public hearing.
Attachments
Zoning Application, TAC Review Comments, Luke Review Comments, P&Z
Commission Meeting Minutes, and Response to Comment #54.

Supportive Documents
Supportive documents are available for review at the El Mirage Development
Services Department, Planning & Zoning Division during the city’s work hours.