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November 16, 2022
Z2022136
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Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Board Hearing Date:
November 16, 2022
Case #/Title:
Z2022136 – 202 & Buckeye Digital Billboard
Supervisor District:
5
Applicant/Owner:
Jacob Zonn, Becker Boards Small, LLC / 59th Avenue Industrial
Plaza LLC
Request:
Special Use Permit for Digital Billboard Conversion in the IND-
2 Zoning District
Site Location:
Approx. ¼ mile south from the intersection of 59th Avenue and
Buckeye Rd. in the Laveen area
Site Size:
2 acres
County Island Status:
Yes, City of Phoenix
Additional
Comments:
There are no outstanding concerns from reviewing agencies.
The proposed Special Use Permit (SUP) is to accommodate
the digitalization of a billboard along the Loop 202 freeway.
The SUP will permit a separation fewer than the 1,000’
minimum separation from a nearby billboard required by the
base zoning district. There is no known opposition. However,
the recommended conditions of approval from the
Commission included typographical date errors shown below
in legislative edit (deleted language struck through and
added language underscored):
a. Development
of
the site
shall
be
in
substantial
conformance with the Site Plan entitled “SITE-PLAN-2“,
consisting of 2 full-size sheets, dated September 9, 2022
August 18, 2022, except as modified by the following
conditions.
b. Development
of
the site
shall
be
in
substantial
conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “NARR-
RPTS-2”, consisting of 20 4 full sized sheets, dated
September 19, 2022 September 9, 2022, except as
modified by the following conditions.
November 16, 2022
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Staff recommends the BOS motion for approval subject to the
Commission recommended conditions ‘a’ – ‘g’ but with
revised language to conditions ‘a’ and ‘b’ as noted above.
Commission
Recommendation:
On 10/20/22, the Commission voted 6-0 to recommend
approval of Z2022136 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘g’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan
entitled “SITE-PLAN-2“, consisting of 2 full-size sheets, dated September 9 2022,
except as modified by the following conditions.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative
Report entitled “NARR-RPTS-2”, consisting of 20 full sized sheets, dated September
19, 2022, except as modified by the following conditions.
c.
Staff may determine slight refinements to remain in substantial conformance with
the approved site plan. Minor and major amendments to the site plan will be
determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
d.
The following standards shall apply:
1.
Min. Distance from Another Billboard: 888’
e.
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County Regulation shall be grounds for
initiating a revocation of this Zone Change as set forth in the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance.
f.
The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if
the County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with
conditions.
g.
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the
applicant, with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows
the property to enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on
the date of application, subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply
with any condition, the property shall revert to the zoning that existed on the date
of application. It is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either revocation due
to the failure to comply with any conditions, does not reduce any rights that
existed on the date of application to use, divide, sell or possess the property and
that there would be no diminution in value of the property from the value it held
on the date of application due to such revocation of the Zone Change. The Zone
Change enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the
Zone Change is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value
of the property as if the Zone Change had never been granted.
Presented by:
Joel Landis, Planner
Reviewed by:
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Attachment:
10/20/22 P&Z Packet (17 pages)
November 16, 2022
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Note:
10/20/22 Draft P&Z Minutes are not available as of the writing of this report, but can
be provided upon request later when available.
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
Z2022136 – 202 & Buckeye Digital Billboard
Hearing Date:
October 20, 2022
Supervisor District:
5
Applicant:
Jacob Zonn, Becker Boards Small, LLC
Owner:
59th Avenue Industrial Plaza LLC
Request:
Special Use Permit for Digital Billboard Conversion in the IND-2 Zoning
District
Site Location:
Approx. ¼ mile south from the intersection of 59th Avenue and
Buckeye Rd. in the Laveen area
Site Size:
2 acres
Density:
N/A
County Island:
Yes, City of Phoenix
County Plan:
Estrella Area Plan – Light Industrial Center
Municipal Plan:
City of Phoenix Estrella Village Character Plan– Industrial
Municipal Comments:
None received to date
Support/Opposition:
None known
Recommendation:
Approve with conditions
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Project Summary:
1.
The applicant’s agent is requesting a special use permit to convert an existing static
billboard face to digital. The applicant is applying for this Special Use Permit due to the
existing billboard not meeting the 1,000’ spacing requirements from other billboards per
MCZO 1403.3.1.A.1.B, with the nearest billboard 888’ to the south. The applicant is also
requesting to raise the billboard to 70’ as the current height of the billboard is not tall
enough to be seen effectively at freeway grade due to the existence of electrical poles
and lines that obscure the billboard. No other aspects of the billboard are being
changed with this application.
2.
The site is zoned IND-2 and the most recent aerial photography shows the subject site
being used as a facility for Central California Truck and Trailer Sales, LLC with the billboard
being located on the northwest of the parcel oriented towards the Loop 202 freeway.
The site itself matches the industrial character of the surrounding area. The latest street-
view aerials of the billboard shows it being partially obstructed by electrical lines and
other street fixtures.
3.
The site was subject to an as-built plan of development regarding the existing truck sales
business in 2016 under LU20160073. Prior aerials show the existing structures on this site
having existed since the early 1980’s with the site having maintained consistent industrial
usage. The billboard was constructed in 2019 through B201910169 with a plan of
development having been approved administratively through Z2019045.
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4.
The following table indicates the standards to be varied by the Special Use Permit:
REGULATION
EXISTING ZONING
DISTRICT
REGULATIONS (IND-2)
PROPOSED SUP
REGULATIONS
Height (Advertising
Signs)
65’
65’
Min. Front Yard
10’
10’
Min. Side Yard
10’
10’
Min. Rear Yard
25’ (abutting rural or
residential)
25’ (abutting rural or
residential)
Min. Lot Area
6,000 sq. ft.
6,000 sq. ft.
Min. Lot Width
60’
60’
Max. Lot Coverage
60%
60%
Sign Regulations
Chapter 14, Section
1401 & 1403 of
MCZO
Chapter 14, Section 1401
& 1403 of MCZO
Max. Off-Site Sign
Height within 300’ of
an Existing Freeway
70’
70’
Min. Off-Site Sign
Distance from
Another Off-Site Sign
within 3 Miles of a
Municipality
1000’
888’
Max. Off-Site Sign
Area within 300’ of
an Existing Freeway
672 sq. ft.
672 sq. ft.
Uses Permitted
All uses permitted in
the I-2 zoning district
All uses permitted in the I-
2 zoning district
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Existing zoning (City of Phoenix jurisdiction in yellow)
Aerial of onsite/surrounding uses
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Elevation of the proposed changes to the billboard
Subject billboard from the northbound travel lane of the Loop 202 freeway
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
5.
On-site:
IND-2 / Industrial
North:
IND-2 / Industrial
South:
IND-2 / Industrial
East:
IND-2 / Industrial
West:
N/A / Freeway
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Utilities and Services:
6.
Water:
Private Well
Wastewater:
Private Septic
School District:
Riverside School District
Fire:
Rural Metro
Police:
MCSO
Adopted Plans:
7.
Maricopa County Estrella Area Plan: Light Industrial Center – denotes areas for the
location of major employment centers which would have greater impacts on
surrounding areas than those uses in a Mixed Use Center. Uses permitted in this category
would
include
warehousing,
storage,
wholesale
distribution
activities,
limited
manufacturing, and assembly.
8.
City of Phoenix Estrella Village Character Plan: Light Industrial District are districts of
industrial uses designed to serve the needs of the community for industrial activity not
offensive to nearby commercial and residential uses.
Public Participation Summary:
9.
The applicant has complied with the Maricopa County Citizen Review Process with the
required posting of the property and notification by first class mail to adjacent property
owners within 300’ of the subject parcel and interested parties. Neither the applicant nor
staff has received any calls or letters of opposition as of the writing of this staff report.
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
10.
N/A.
Staff Analysis:
11.
Staff considers the applicant’s request for this special use permit for billboard digitization
to be reasonable and consistent with the changing character along the Loop 202
corridor. This site is surrounded by industrial uses and bordered by a freeway. Areas
closest to a freeway typically comprise the highest areas of intense multi-family
residential, commercial, and industrial activity due to the accessibility of the
transportation node and are therefore appropriate for the use proposed. Staff is also
supportive of replacing the existing static billboard with a digital face billboard. It is staff’s
opinion that a digital face billboard with light mitigation is preferable than a traditional
illuminated billboard. The applicant submitted all documents required to meet public
participation requirements. Staff notified the City of Phoenix about the request and
received no comments. Staff received no public opposition and reviewing agencies
(Engineering and Environmental Services) have no objections to the request.
Recommendation:
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12.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of
Supervisors approve Z2022136 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘g’.
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan
entitled “SITE-PLAN-2“, consisting of 2 full-size sheets, dated September 9, 2022,
except as modified by the following conditions.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative
Report entitled “NARR-RPTS-2”, consisting of 20 full sized sheets, dated September
19, 2022, except as modified by the following conditions.
c.
Staff may determine slight refinements to remain in substantial conformance with
the approved site plan. Minor and major amendments to the site plan will be
determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
d.
The following standard shall apply:
1. Min. Distance from Another Billboard: 888’
e.
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County Regulation shall be grounds for
initiating a revocation of this Zone Change as set forth in the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance.
f.
The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if
the County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with
conditions.
g.
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the
applicant, with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows
the property to enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on
the date of application, subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply
with any condition, and at the time of expiration of the Special Use Permit, the
property shall revert to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It is,
therefore, stipulated and agreed that either revocation due to the failure to
comply with any conditions, or the expiration of the Special Use Permit, does not
reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use, divide, sell or
possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value of the
property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation
or expiration of the Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit enhances the value
of the property above its value as of the date the Special Use Permit is granted
and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the
Special Use Permit had never been granted.
Presented by:
Joel Landis, Planner
Reviewed by:
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)
Application Form (1 page)
Site Plan (2 pages)
Narrative Report/Ex. Summary (4 pages)
MCDOT comments (1 page)
MCESD comments (1 page)
MARICOPA COUNTY
/
Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ
5
Gross Acres: 2 approx.
Generated October 3, 2022 12:52 PM
Z2022136
Application Name:
Legal Description
202 & Buckeye – Digital Billboard EDR
Applicant
Case Address
T01N R02E 017, T1N R02E 17
Jacob Zonn for Becker Boards
1617 S 59TH Ave
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:104-26-003Q
602.616.5031
jzonn@beckerboards.com
PHOENIX AZ 85043
Map scale 1:758
Supervisor District No.
REBUILD CURRENT BILLBOARD TO DIGITAL, 14X48 FACES AND 70' IN HEIGHT
5.3585 in
59th AVENUE
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd
6751 North Sunset Blvd
Suite 325
Glendale, Arizona 85305
Phone: (480) 629-8830
www.bowman.com
© Bowman Consulting Group Ltd
SPECIAL USE PERMT FOR DIGITAL BILLBOARD
1617 SOUTH 59th AVENUE
APN 104-26-003Q
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
DD
DD
JC
1" = 30'
050635-01-008
8/18/22
POD01
1
2
SITE
Call at least two full working days
before you begin excavation.
Dial 8-1-1 or 1-800-STAKE-IT (782-5348)
In Maricopa County: (602) 263-1100
Arizona Blue Stake, Inc.
LEGEND
DRAINAGE STATEMENT:
PARCEL DESCRIPTION
VICINITY MAP
DEVELOPER:
SITE SUMMARY
OWNER:
ENGINEER:
UTILITY COMMITMENT TABLE
BILLBOARD DETAIL
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd
6751 North Sunset Blvd
Suite 325
Glendale, Arizona 85305
Phone: (480) 629-8830
www.bowman.com
© Bowman Consulting Group Ltd
BILLBOARD DETAILS
14'x 48' BILLBOARD
APN 104-26-003Q
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
AS NOTED
050635-01-008
1/12/22
POD02
2
2
Narrative Report / Special Use Permit for Digital Billboard
Project Name: 202 & Buckeye Digital Billboard
General Location: Approximately 1,300’ South of the SEC of the 202 and Buckeye Rd
Case/tracking #: Z2022136
Submittal Date: July 12, 2022
2nd Submittal Date: September 9, 2022
Sign Owner: Becker Boards Small, LLC
Applicant Name: Jacob Zonn
Address: 1617 S 59th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85043
Purpose of Request
The applicant requests a Special Use Permit (“SUP”) of a digital conversion of both faces of the
billboard structure (the “Billboard”) along the Ed Pastor 202 Freeway (the “202”), parcel # 104-
26-003Q (the “Property”). This 2 acre parcel is located in unincorporated Maricopa County and
is currently zoned IND-2 (Light Industrial). The applicant is also requesting the billboard
structure be raised from the current height of 30’ to the allowed height of 70’ to offset the
difference in elevations from the base of the structure to the freeway. The sign cannot be seen
effectively from the freeway travel lanes today because of powerlines and obstructions. All
other standards and structures stay the same. Only the faces will be converted to 14x48 digital.
The SUP is required due to the spacing requirements of 1,000 feet in Section 1403.3.1.A.1.b.
The closest billboard is 888’ to the south.
Description of Proposal
The property is located directly adjacent to the 202 freeway approximately 1,300’ south of the
SEC of Buckeye Rd and the 202, and approximately 1,200’ north of the Roosevelt Canal. The
billboard is along the western perimeter closest to the freeway as possible. The Property is
currently being used for outdoor storage. The property can be accessed off of N 59th Ave, an
ADOT frontage road to the 202.
The applicant is proposing to convert the dual faced billboard with 14’ x 48’ digital sign faces at
a 30 degree vee. The billboard is currently at 30’ in height and flag mounted. The billboard is
proposed to be raised to 70’ in height because of the raised elevation of the freeway near the
Buckeye Rd interchange and the Roosevelt Canal overpass. All other development standards of
the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance apply. The billboard will meet the standards in Chapter
11, Section 1112 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The distance requirement is 1,000 feet separation. There is another billboard 888 feet to the
south, so only a difference of 112 feet. There are no other areas on this eastern portion of the
freeway that are zoned to allow billboards without major deviations. Two billboards 888 feet
apart in this very heavily industrial area along a freeway will not create a precedent or
proliferation of digital billboards. Both billboards are also existing and legal non-conforming.
The digital panels will also be turned off every night at 11:00 pm other than the existing static
signs that stay on all night.
Height Justification
The billboard is currently 237’ from the main travel lanes. With the large swath of ADOT right-
of-way the main views of oncoming traffic are approximately 501’ from northbound traffic and
475’ from southbound traffic. The freeway is 6’ to 13’ higher than the Property based son
engineered at sea level calculations. There are a number of utility lines and poles that block the
views of the billboard for oncoming traffic to safely view the sign faces, as well as ADOT
signage. The request to 70’ in height will allow oncoming traffic to view the board safely.
Relation to Surrounding Properties
The surrounding parcels of the Property consist of IND-2 zoning and industrial uses. The parcels
to the north, east and south are all zoned IND-2 and have similar storage uses. To the west of
the Property is the 202 freeway.
North – IND-2 zoned for outdoor storage. No adverse effects are expected.
South – IND-2 zoned for outdoor storage - No adverse effects are expected.
East – IND-2 zoned for outdoor storage. No adverse effects are expected.
West – 202. No adverse effects are expected.
There are a few residential areas over half a mile to the southwest. With the grade differences
from that distance there should be no views of the billboard from the residents.
Th new digital faces on the structure will allow local businesses of the west valley to advertise
to viewers. A new, quality billboard at this site will add improvement to the property and allow
for messaging to the east valley. The billboard is conducive to the development and General
Plan land use designations in the City of Phoenix. Digital billboards are also allowed in the City
of Phoenix along the 202 freeway in Industrial Zoning.
Location and Accessibility
The Property is accessible from the frontage road, N 59th Ave. The billboard will be reachable
for maintenance from the access point along 59th Ave. As stated, the 202 freeway is directly to
the west of the Property. The Property has regional access via the 202 freeway.
Circulation System
The billboard is accessed from N 59th Ave. There will be no vehicular movement to any
residential areas.
Development Schedule
Once a permit is issued by Maricopa County the digital faces will be ordered and delivered
within 4 weeks of being ordered. The construction process can be done in only a few days.
Community Facilities and Services
The Property is in the Riverside Elementary School District. Riverside Elementary School is the
closest school to the site at 3.7 miles away at 1414. S 51st Ave. Smith Park is the closest park at
4.7 miles away in the City of Phoenix located at 4030 W Sherman St.
UTILITY COMMITMENT TABLE
School District
Riverside School District (602) 272-1339
Electricity
Salt River Project (SRP)
(602) 236-8833
Natural Gas
Southwest
(877) 860-6020
Refuse
Waste Management
(480) 782-3510
Telephone
Century Link
(800) 244-1111
Water & Sewer
Well Water & Septic
Fire Protection
Rural Metro
(480) 627-6200
Krystina Pacheco, P.E.
Planning & Development
301 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: (602) 506-8790
Fax: (602) 506-8762
www.maricopa.gov/planning
Email address:
Krystina.pacheco@maricopa.gov
Maricopa County
Planning & Development Department
Engineering Plan Review
Date:
July 29, 2022
Memo To:
Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning &
Development
Attn:
Joel Landis, Planner, Planning & Development Services
From:
Krystina Pacheco, P.E., Plans Examiner Engineer, Planning & Development
Services
cc:
Michael Norris, P.E., Engineering Manager, Planning & Development
Subject:
Z2022136 – SUP to Convert Existing Billboard to Digital
(E1 Memo)
Job Site Address:
1617 S 59th Avenue, Phoenix
APN(s):
104-26-003Q
PND engineering plan review (DPR, FCD and PND Transportation) has reviewed the 1st
submittal of the POD application routed for review on July 14, 2022. PND Engineering has
no comments or objections subject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant shall be responsible for coordinating any requirements that may be
imposed by ADOT (redletter@azdot.gov).
2. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205
of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of
application for construction.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any additional information.
Re: Z2022136: Memo or Email
Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Tue 10/11/2022 10:43 AM
To: Souren Naradikian (ENV) <Souren.Naradikian@Maricopa.Gov>
Hello,
Thank you!
Joel Landis
Planner
Maricopa County Planning & Development Department
301 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 170
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Desk: 602-506-8358
joel.landis@maricopa.gov
P&D is now 100% digital for construction permit applications.
Find information on our new permit process here.
From: Souren Naradikian (ENV) <Souren.Naradikian@Maricopa.Gov>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 10:43 AM
To: Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Subject: RE: Z2022136: Memo or Email
OK.
Rebuild current billboard to digital - do not have water or sewer infrastructure, therefore no
comments from MCESD.
Thank you.
Souren Naradikian, P. E.
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
Desk: 602.372-2907; Cell: 480-356-1558
Souren.Naradikian@maricopa.gov | esd.maricopa.gov
From: Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 10:19 AM
To: Souren Naradikian (ENV) <Souren.Naradikian@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Z2022136: Memo or Email
Hello,
Talked to Rachel re: this project - it says in Accela that there's no comment, I would just need you either
send me an email or a memo stating that ES has no comments on that project.