Staff Report

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

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
STAFF REPORT
Case Number:
SP24-09-01
Request:
Site Plan Approval
Project Name:
Thunderbird Project
Applicant/Owner:
ProCa Design LLC/ Maria V Sanchez
Project Address:
12130 W Thunderbird Road, El Mirage AZ 85335
Acres
0.30 ac.
Considerations
The applicant is requesting the approval of a site plan zoning application to develop
a 2,916-square-foot commercial building at the northeast corner of Thunderbird
Road and Palm Street. The building will have two 1,458 square feet suites with
parking on the side and rear. No tenants have been mentioned in the approval,
tenant improvement permits will be required before the city can issue the certificate
of occupancy. The project will be completed in one phase which includes
additional landscaping throughout the property.
General Plan
Compliance
The El Mirage 2020 General Plan identifies the site as being in the Thunderbird
Core Planning Area and follows the plan.
Zoning & Land Use
The property is zoned UC Urban Corridor with a land use designation status of a
vacant commercial lot. The site is located in the Thunderbird Road District
Overlay and is subject to its regulations.
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. Once the review letter from the base has been received,
staff will provide a copy to the applicant.
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 17, 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, and TAC Review Comments.
Supportive Documents
Supportive documents are available for review at the El Mirage Development
Services Department, Planning & Zoning Division during the city’s work hours.