Staff Report

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2024-12-03)

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
STAFF REPORT
Case Number:
SP24-10-01
Request:
Site Plan Approval
Project Name:
Castle Steel
Applicant/Owner:
PHNX Design LLC / BODE Holdings LLC
Project Address:
12210 W Olive Avenue, El Mirage AZ 85335
Acres
2.80 ac.
Considerations
The applicant is requesting the approval of a site plan zoning application to develop
a vacant industrial parcel into a steel manufacturing operation on Olive Avenue.
The 3,200-square-foot building will house offices and work will be conducted
under a 14,400-square-foot canopy and storage at the rear of the property. The
project will be completed in one phase including off-site improvements and
landscaping along Olive Avenue. Hours of operation will be Monday through
Friday, with some occasional Saturdays.
General Plan
Compliance
The El Mirage 2020 General Plan identifies the site as being in the
Commerce/Industry Park Planning Area and follows the plan.
Zoning & Land Use
The property is zoned E/I Employment/Industry with a land use designation
status of a vacant industrial lot.
ARS 28-8481 Land Use
Compatibility
The site is located inside the Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) Noise Contour Zone,
and the Military Airport Territory Area and is subject to ARS 28-8481, land use
compatibility regulations. Please see the attached email from the base dated
October 7, 2024.
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 October 22, 2024, memorandum.
Planning Commission
The Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the zoning application
at the November 12, 2024, public meeting with a 4-0 vote.
City Council
Staff is seeking a final action from the Council so the applicant may proceed with
the submittal of construction documents.
Attachments
Zoning Application, TAC Review Comments, and Luke Review.
Supportive Documents
Supportive documents are available for review at the El Mirage Development
Services Department, Planning & Zoning Division during the city’s work hours.