TAC Comments

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

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PLANNING AND ZONING 
Community Development Department 
10000 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, Arizona 85335 
623-876-2996; Fax 623-876-4605; TDD 623-933-3258 
www.elmirageaz.gov 
 
 
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Technical Advisory Committee Review Comments 
TO: 
 
Melvin Slater     
FROM: 
Jose A. Macias, Senior Planner 
 
 
Development Services Department, Planning & Zoning  
RE: 
CUP24-02-04 Cactus Redi Mix  
DATE: 
April 15, 2024 
Mr. Slater,  
Please see the review comments from the El Mirage Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for 
the proposed development mentioned above.  
 
BUILDING & SAFETY – Brigham Bennett 
1. No comment.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Tom Doyle 
2. No comment.  
ENGINEERING – Bryce Christo 
3. See the attached memorandum. 
FIRE DEPARTMENT – Jason Napier  
4. No comment. 
PLANNING & ZONING – Jose A. Macias 
5. See the attached memorandum.  
POLICE DEPARTMENT – Andrew Vanderwerf 
6. No comments.  
PUBLIC WORKS – Scott Ketchmark  
7. Add the required meter size to the Development Application. Also, include how will the 
cement truck washout will be managed. 
 
If you have any questions regarding these comments or would like to set up a follow-up meeting 
or call, please feel free to contact my office.

Engineering 
Development Services Department 
10000 N El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335 
623-972-8116; Fax 623-876-4605; TDD 623-933-3258 
www.elmirageaz.gov 
 
 
MEMORANDUM  
 
TO: 
 
Jose Macias, Planner/GIS 
FROM: 
Bryce Christo, P.E., Assistant City Engineer 
SUBJECT: 
Cactus Redi-Mix – Site Plan Review   
DATE: 
04-14-24 
 
Below are the Engineering Department’s comments for the above referenced submittal provided 
in March 2024. These items will have to be addressed prior to the Planning and Zoning 
Meeting. 
 
1. Provide exterior elevations of the proposed batch plant showing the height. 
 
The below items will have to be addressed during the Construction Plan Submittal. 
 
Narrative 
2. Application Request 
a. This property has both EI (west side) and NR (east side) zoning. 
b. The Narrative states that the site will add a “…batch plant and conveyor with sand 
and gravel piles towards the rear of the property in the flood area…”. In general, 
development within or modification of the floodplain is discouraged. 
Development should be located outside of the 100-year floodplain/floodway. If 
development within the floodplain is necessary, approval from the Flood Control 
District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) via a Floodplain Use Permit is required.  
A copy of that permit must be provided to the City prior to the City’s permit 
approval. 
 
Site Plan 
3. The Site Plan shall include the following: 
a. Utilities and utility rights of way or easements including gas, electric, telephone 
and cable. 
b. Exterior signs 
4. In general, development within or modification of the floodplain is discouraged. 
Development should be located outside of the 100-year floodplain. If development within 
the floodplain is necessary, approval from the Flood Control District of Maricopa County 
via a Floodplain Use Permit is required prior to the City’s permit approval. 
5. The driveways shall be per MAG or City details. The driveways shall have a minimum 
width of 20 feet (see Comment #18) and a minimum throat of 50 feet. 
6. The northernmost curb line of the north driveway shall align with the northernmost curb 
line of Cheryl Drive.

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7. The south driveway shall be entrance only and the north driveway shall be exit only. Both 
shall be equipped with signs (Enter, Exit, Do Not Enter, etc.) to help guide the vehicles 
entering and exiting the facility. 
8. The standard parking space dimensions for 90 degree spaces shall be 9’x18’.  
9. Parking Calculations shall be provided per Table P of City Code Section 154.104. 
10. 6-inch MAG type curbing is required around all driveways and parking lots. Curb and 
gutter shall be used where drainage is carried within the curb. The placement of curb 
stops at the parking stalls does not eliminate the need for curbing. The curbing shall be no 
closer than 3 feet to any property line. 
11. It appears that the parking areas are proposed to be paved with recycled asphalt. How will 
the parking spaces be striped. 
12. Add an island on the south side of the vehicle parking area (north of the south driveway. 
 
Context Plan 
13. The aerial photo was not provided. 
 
Preliminary Grading & Drainage Plans (many of the below comments could also pertain to the 
Site Plan) 
14. The legal description at the top of the page appears to be incorrect. 
15. Update the City Notes to the most current version. A CADD file with the notes can be 
provided upon request. 
16. Label the dimensions of the following: 
a. Right of way of Cheryl Drive 
b. Driveway widths 
c. Drive aisle widths (minimum of 25 feet is required for two way traffic) 
17. The front building setback is 20 feet, not 30 feet. 
18. Any fire lane/emergency access road shall be 26 feet wide and designed to handle 75,000 
lbs. A Geotechnical Report will be required for this project, and it should provide a 
recommended design section for the access road(s).  
19. The minimum inside radius of the fire access lane shall be 19.5 feet and the outside 
radius shall be 45 feet. The maximum longitudinal slope and cross slope of the fire access 
lane shall be 10% and 5%, respectively. 
20. All non-paved areas, outside of the floodplain/floodway, shall be covered with a material 
to control dust. 
21. Label the overflow elevation of the basin. 
22. The basin shall be a minimum of 4 feet away from all structures and not located within 
building setbacks, easements or emergency access lanes. 
23. No aggregate storage will be allowed within the proposed basin. 
24. Retention Table 
a. The Volume Required appears to be 17,761 cf which will require the proposed 
basin to be enlarged slightly. 
b. Revise the bottom two contour elevations in the table to 1085 and 1084. 
25. An 8-foot Public Utility Easement (PUE) along the 121st Avenue frontage shall be 
dedicated to the City. Any proposed fencing/wall shall be behind the PUE. 
26. Fire protection requirements will be determined by the Fire Department. The minimum 
size of a fire service is 6-inches. Onsite hydrant may be required to be spaced at 300 feet 
around the structures. Any hydrants within the project site will be private and painted 
“Safety Red” per City Detail EM-360. All hydrants require markers per MAG Detail 122. 
27. A streetlight is required at each of the proposed driveways.

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28. Plans shall include applicable City Notes. Call out MAG, City, etc. details to be used. 
Use the City’s Design & Development Standards Manual (DDSM) as a guide for the final 
design. 
 
Preliminary Landscape Plans 
29. The City is anticipated to reconstruct 121st Avenue per the attached cross section by 2026 
so the property owner will not be required to install any landscaping until after the City 
project is complete. Once the 121st Avenue project is finalized, the City will notify the 
property owner to proceed with the landscaping and they will have one year from the 
notification date to complete the installation.  The design of 121st Avenue has not been 
finalized so modifications to the proposed landscaping may be required.  
30. Show the sight distance requirements at the proposed north driveway per City Detail EM-
158.  
31. All plantings at maturity shall maintain a minimum of 6 feet of clearance from all fire 
hydrants and fire suppression devices per City Detail EM-361. 
32. No existing or proposed walls, fences or trees shall be placed within the proposed Public 
Utility Easement (PUE).  
33. Trees shall not be placed within 5 feet of any City curb or within 6 feet of any public 
utility. 
34. Irrigation plans will be required. A separate landscape water service and meter shall be 
provided. The service shall be a minimum of 1-inch and have its own backflow preventer. 
35. Planting Key Notes 
a. Note 2 – DG is required in the right of way as well. 
b. Note 5 - The trash enclosure is proposed, not existing.  
c. Note 11 is called out on the plans but there is no Key Note for this. Should this be 
Noe 6? 
36. Add a note to the plans that the maintenance for all landscaping and irrigation shown on 
the plans will be the responsibility of the property owner. 
 
Exterior Elevations 
37. Provide exterior elevations of the proposed batch plant showing the height. 
 
ALTA Survey 
38. The legal description at the top of the page appears to be incorrect. 
39. The ALTA is labeled as “Preliminary”. Provide a final version signed and sealed by the 
Surveyor. 
 
Preliminary Drainage Statement 
40. The site is responsible for retaining that drainage from the site and the adjacent half right 
of way of the ultimate 121st Avenue. Any portion of the floodplain/floodway that reaches 
the basin shall be accounted for in the volume calculations. Any portion of the floodway 
that flows to the east may be omitted from the calculations.  
 
Traffic Impact Statement 
41. Based on the anticipated number of daily trips, a full Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) will 
not be required. Updates to the Traffic Impact Statement (TIS) will be required per the 
comments below. 
42. Provide total trips including those generated by both the trucks and the employees. What 
is the peak hour volume in the am and pm?

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43. The Site Plan shall include, or a separate exhibit will be required, that shows (a) the 
distance between the proposed north driveway and the nearest existing driveway to the 
north, (b) the distance between the proposed south driveway and the nearest existing 
driveway to the south, (c) the distance between the south driveway and Cheryl Drive and 
(d) the distance between the two site driveways. All dimensions shall be measured from 
nearest edge to nearest edge. It does appear the distances meet the City Requirements of 
City Code Section 154.103(C) and (D) which will require Design Exceptions to be filled 
out. A copy of the Request for a Design Exception is attached.  
44. Verify that a southbound left turn lane is not required for the entrance driveway. Use the 
City’s Auxiliary Lane Criteria as a guide. 
45. The south driveway shall be entrance only and the north driveway shall be exit only. 
46. The TIS notes that trucks will arrive prior to 6 am.  The City’s Noise Ordinance states 
that 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. 
 
Preliminary Water Report 
47. Provide the anticipated water demand for the site per the attached Water System Design 
Criteria. Provide Average Day, Maximum Day and Peak Hour demands in gallons per 
day. 
48. It is noted that the property owner would prefer a larger meter.  A larger meter would 
require a larger service line, meter box and backflow preventer and these items shall be 
shown on the plans. The old service line shall be abandoned per City Detail EM-326. 
There shall be a minimum of 3 feet of separation between service lines per City Detail 
EM-402. Water meters shall be located within the right of way and backflow preventers 
shall be located on private property and not within the PUE. 
49. The provided flow test has expired. The developer is required to perform a new flow test. 
The City’s Public Works Department (623-876-4251) shall be contacted one week prior 
to the test to act as a witness. 
50. Individual pressure reducing valves sized equivalent to the meter size shall be installed 
on private services where static pressures will exceed 80 psi. 
 
Preliminary Sewer Report 
51. This property is required to tie into the adjacent City sanitary sewer system via a 6 inch 
service per City Detail EM-440-1 and will require a backwater valve per EM-442. The 
existing septic tank/field shall be abandoned per Maricopa County Environmental 
Services Department (MCESD) requirements and the developer shall provide the City 
with a copy of the abandonment approval prior to Certificate of Occupancy. 
52. Provide the anticipated wastewater demand for the site per the attached Wastewater 
System Design Criteria. 
 
Deed 
53. No comments. 
 
Miscellaneous 
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. 
55. A Final Plat or similar instrument will be required to show any easement dedications. The 
document shall be reviewed and approved by the City and recorded prior to Certificate of 
Occupancy.

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56. A Geotechnical Report will be required to provide on-site pavement sections. Verify the 
proposed pavement sections for the fire access lane can handle 75,000 lbs. or more if the 
trucks entering and existing the site will be heavier. 
57. Due to the location of the floodplain/floodway and the proposed improvements, a 
Floodplain Use Permit (FUP) will be required. A copy of the FUP shall be provided to 
the City prior to the release of any Engineering permit. 
58. A Haul Permit will be required if 500 cubic yards or more of material will be brought 
into or out of the site. This will require a separate application, an exhibit showing the haul 
route and insurance from the company performing the haul. The fee is $300. 
59. An Approval to Construct (ATC) or a waiver will be required from MCESD for the water 
and sewer line extensions. A copy shall be provided to the City prior to the release of any 
Engineering permit.  
60. A Dust Control Permit from the County will be required prior to the release of any 
Engineering permit. 
61. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be required per the City’s SWPPP 
Guidelines document if more than one acre is being disturbed. A Notice of Intent (NOI) 
from ADEQ will be required prior to the release of any Engineering permit. 
 
The above comments are meant to be general in nature and are not considered to be all inclusive. 
Additional comments will arise during the formal permit submittal.

PLANNING AND ZONING 
Development Services Department 
10000 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, Arizona 85335 
623-876-2996; Fax 623-876-4605; TDD 623-933-3258 
www.elmirageaz.gov 
 
 
Planning & Zoning Division 
Zoning Application Review Comments 
TO: 
 
Melvin Slater     
FROM: 
Jose A. Macias, Senior Planner 
 
 
Development Services Department, Planning & Zoning  
RE: 
CUP24-02-04 Cactus Redi Mix  
DATE: 
April 15, 2024 
Mr. Slater,  
Please see the review comments from the Planning and Zoning Division for the proposed 
development project mentioned above.  
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 
The Planning Commission and City Council shall, in addition to any other conditions, impose the 
following general conditions upon every conditional use permit granted.  
1. The right to a use and occupancy permit shall be contingent upon the fulfillment of all 
general and special conditions imposed by the conditional use permit procedure.  
2. All of the special conditions shall constitute restrictions running with the land and shall 
be binding upon the owner of the land, his or her successors, or assigns.  
3. All conditions specifically stated under any conditional use listed in this chapter shall 
apply and be adhered to by the owner of the land, his or her successors, or assigns.  
4. All of the special conditions shall be consented to in writing by the applicant.  
5. The proposed use of the concrete batch plant shall not create noise, vibrations, or odor 
that may become a nuisance to the public.  
6. The landscape areas shall be maintained with weed and dust control material.  
7. The applicant has one calendar year from council action to submit construction 
documents for review.  
8. The conditional use permit shall be issued upon the signature of the Senior Planner / 
Zoning Administrator, and any conditions, automatic termination date, or period of 
review shall be stated on the permit.  
 
 
SITE PLAN REVIEW 
SITE PLAN 
9. Provide lot coverage information on the construction document site plan.  
 
BUILDING ELEVATIONS 
10. Provide elevation drawings or photos of the batch plant structure for public hearing 
presentations.

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LANDSCAPE PLANS 
11. A final landscape plan shall be submitted with the construction documents for review. All 
changes in landscape plans before, during, or after preliminary or final landscape plan 
approval shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator or his or her designee before the 
installation of any such landscape change.  
FINAL PLAT 
12. A final plat may be required to record easements and/or dedication of land before issuing 
the Certificate of Occupancy. This will be administrated by the Planning and Zoning 
Division. Separate fees will apply.  $1,000.00 plus $10.00 per lot/tract.   
 
ARS 28-8481 MILITARY LAND USE COMPATIBILITY 
13. The site is located within the Luke Air Force Base Noise Contours Zone and the Military 
Airport Territory Area and is subject to ARS 28-8481 land use compatibility regulations. 
Please see the attached review comments from Luke Air Force Base. 
 
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please feel free to contact my office; at 
(623)876-2996 or jmacias@elmirageaz.gov.