Staff Report

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2024-10-01)

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
STAFF REPORT
Case Number:
SP24-08-01
Request:
Site Plan Approval
Project Name:
Black Rock Coffee
Applicant/Owner:
Helix Engineering, LLC / D.R. Horton, Inc. Dietz Crane
Project Address:
12443 NW Grand Avenue, El Mirage AZ 85335
Acres
2.2 ac
Considerations
The applicant is requesting approval for a site plan zoning application to develop
a two-acre vacant lot located at the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and
Acoma Drive into a drive-thru coffee bar. This project will contain a 620 SF
Black Rock Coffee building, double drive-thru lanes, and limited onsite parking.
A patio is planned on the south side of the building. The operation will be
focusing on a drive-thru service with a walk-up window. No inside seating will
be provided. Business hours are 5 pm to 7 pm daily with up to 5 employees. The
south edge of the site is planned for cross-access to serve future development
northwest of this project.
General Plan
Compliance
The El Mirage 2020 General Plan identifies the site as being in the Mixed-Use
Planning Area and follows the plan.
Zoning & Land Use
The property is zoned UC Urban Corridor with a land use designation status of a
undeveloped commercial land.
ARS 28-8481 Land Use
Compatibility
The site is located outside the Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) Noise Contour Zone,
and the Military Airport Territory Area and is not subject to ARS 28-8481, land
use compatibility regulations. However, LAFB confirmed that the project will not
have a negative impact on the base’s daily operations. 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 August 20, 2024, memorandum.
Planning Commission
Recommended approval of the application with a 5-0 unanimous vote at the
September 10, 2024, meeting.
City Council
Staff will present and seek a final action from the City Council at the October 1,
2024, public meeting.
Attachments
Zoning Application, TAC Review Comments, Luke Review Comments, and
Draft Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes.
Supportive Documents
Supportive documents are available for review at the El Mirage Development
Services Department, Planning & Zoning Division during the city’s work hours.