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Z250039 Page 1 of 10 Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department Case: Z250039 – Atlas Disposal Dispatch Yard Hearing Date: May 7, 2026 Supervisor District: 5 Applicant: Zachary A. Pebler, PLLC Owner: Atlas Disposal of Arizona, LLC Request: Zone Change from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD Site Location: Generally located at the SEC of Sunland Ave. & 47th Ave. in the south Phoenix area Site Size: Approx. 3.19 acres Density: N/A County Island: Yes (City of Phoenix) County Plan: Maricopa County Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan Rural Development Area (0-1 d.u./ac.) Municipal Plan: City of Phoenix – Large Lot Residential (1-2 du/ac) Municipal Comments: None received Support/Opposition: None known Recommendation: Approve with conditions Z250039 Page 2 of 10 Project Summary: 1. The applicant is requesting a zone change with overlay from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD to allow for the operation of a dispatch yard for a solid waste management company. The subject property is generally located at the SEC of Sunland Ave. & 47th Ave. alignments in the south Phoenix area. The site is approximately 3.19 acres. Access to the site is via private easement on an established driveway from Southern Ave. The western perimeter of the site is a mid-section line alignment, requiring the setback line to start from a future half-street right-of-way of 40-feet per the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. 2. Current conditions include an outdoor storage yard operation; however, no entitlement exists for this operation. The site was used previously as a machine and repair shop for vehicles and heavy equipment since 1998. There is no history of violations on the property. The proposed IND-2 IUPD zoning district will enable Atlas Disposal to continue to utilize the site similar to other surrounding industrial uses operating in the RU-43 zoning district. The conceptual zoning exhibit provided with this application demonstrates the proposed layout to include outdoor storage, outdoor roll off truck storage, parking spaces and an existing 900 sq. ft. office improved with ADA accessible bathroom for three on-site employees and a 5,000 sq. ft. shop. The repair shop has four service bays and two roll-up doors and two swing doors. The southwest portion of the property hosts a parking shade canopy. 3. Business hours are proposed between 2:30 am to 6:00 pm seven days a week (but this will not be controlled by the IND-2 IUPD zoning district). The on-site office will have three employees during business hours and 17 transitory employees leaving and entering the property using approximately 17 trash and roll-off trucks. No refuse or garbage is not intended to be stored on the property. The exterior of the property is improved with chain-link fencing with mesh covering for site screening and dust control. Two access gates are provided at the western end of the property along the mid-section line alignment. 4. The following proposed IUPD development standards are being requested: • 6’ chain link fence with mesh screening or solid masonry wall adjacent to or abutting any rural or residential zone boundary. Although surrounding zoning is Rural-43, these properties are operating as industrial uses and likely not to develop residential uses. 5. The following table (next page) contrasts the proposed IUPD against the base IND-2 zoning district. Z250039 Page 3 of 10 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BASE IND-2 ZONING DISTRICT PROPOSED IND-2 IUPD Maximum Height 40' 40' Minimum Front Setback 10' 10' Minimum Side Setback 10' 10' Minimum Street-side Setback 10' 10' Minimum Rear Setback 25' 25' Minimum Lot Area 6,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft. Minimum Lot Width 60' 60' Maximum Lot Coverage 60% 60% Minimum Parking and Loading See parking regulations See parking regulations Minimum Screening 6' solid wall along and adjacent any side or rear property line abutting any rural or residential zone boundary 6’ chain link fence with mesh screening or 6’ solid wall along and adjacent any side or rear property line abutting any rural or residential zone boundary Permitted uses See use regulations Until such time as the site is served by sewer, uses on the site shall only be those acceptable to MCESD where wastewater disposal can be accommodated by on-site septic systems. Z250039 Page 4 of 10 2026 Aerial-photo Z250039 Page 5 of 10 Zoning District map Z250039 Page 6 of 10 Zoning Exhibit Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 6. On-site: Rural-43 / Interim industrial outdoor storage North: Rural-43 / Calmat Co. aggregate mining & outdoor storage South: Rural-43 / Salt River Project owned vehicle storage & substation East: Rural-43 / Calmat Co. aggregate mining West: Rural-43 / Calmat Co. aggregate mining Utilities and Services: 7. Water: City of Phoenix Z250039 Page 7 of 10 Wastewater: On-site septic Fire: Rural Metro Police: MCSO Right-of-Way: 8. The following table includes existing and proposed half-width right-of-way and the future classification based upon the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Major Streets and Routes Plan. Street Name Half-width Existing R/W Half-width Proposed R/W Future Classification 47th Ave. 0’ 40’ Mid-section alignment (no future classification) Adopted Plans: 9. County Comprehensive Plan Vision 2030 (adopted January 2016): Unincorporated areas outside of county area plans are designated Rural Development Area (RDA) by default and are appropriate for rural land uses and rural zoning. However, urban services and infrastructure are readily available, and the site may be considered within an urban growth area as the site falls into the City of Phoenix municipal planning area. 10. City of Phoenix General Plan (adopted April 3, 2024): The site is located within the City of Phoenix municipal planning area and the city’s general plan designates the site as Large-Lot Residential (1-2 du/ac). The request is not consistent with this designation. 11. City of Phoenix Laveen Southwest Growth Study (adopted 1998): The site is located within the City of Phoenix Laveen Southwest Growth Study which designates the site for residential use of 2-5 du/ac. The growth study does not consider existing industrial zones within County jurisdiction. The request is not consistent with this plan. Public Participation Summary: 12. The applicant met all public notification requirements for the application and received no comment from the required outreach efforts from property owners or area of interest. Staff received no public interest in the case. Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 13. N/A Staff Analysis: 14. Staff is supportive of the request. Although the site is inconsistent with the general land use designations of applicable land use plans it does arguably further land use planning goals. The surrounding area is characterized by heavy industrial development even within the Rural-43 zoning district. Continued development within the foreseeable future can be anticipated to remain industrial. The proposed IND-2 IUPD is in concert with surrounding land use and development patterns, and will enhance long-term operational capabilities of Atlas Disposal. Recommendation: Z250039 Page 8 of 10 15. Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘k’: a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Zoning Exhibit entitled “Atlas Disposal Dispatch Yard“, consisting of 4 full-size sheets, revision dated 3/23/26, and stamped received 3/24/26, except as modified by the following conditions. 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. b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report entitled “Project Narrative Zone Change Request Atlas Disposal Dispatch Yard”, consisting of 7 pages, revision dated 3/24/26, and stamped received 3/24/26, except as modified by the following conditions. c. The following Engineering conditions shall apply: 1. Further entitlement such as a Plan of development (POD), will require a submittal of an approved traffic impact statement (less than 1 year old), updated TIS or TIS waiver. 2. Engineering and drainage review was based on a zone change without a plan of development. Therefore, without the submittal of a precise plan of development, no development approval is inferred by this review, including, but not limited to number of proposed building lots/units, drainage design, access and roadway alignments. These items will be addressed as development plans progress and are submitted to the County for further review and/or entitlement. 3. Engineering review of re-zone cases is conceptual in nature. 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. 4. The County does not provide fire service, therefore, it is incumbent that the applicant seek service and approval of plans from the jurisdictional fire service provider. d. The following Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) condition shall apply: 1. A Minor Plan Review application must be submitted for any existing septic system(s) if being utilized and if the applicant believes the existing system(s) are adequate in size to support the new use; otherwise, a new septic permit/install may be required. e. The following Maricopa County Department of Transportation condition shall apply: 1. A mid-section line alignment is located on the western perimeter of the proposed development requiring the setback line to start from a future half street Right-of- Way of 40-feet per the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Section 1105. f. Prior to precise Plan of Development approval, the applicant shall provide the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department with an executed pre-annexation service agreement with the City of Phoenix that identifies the detail for when the proposed project will be annexed and the provision of water and sewer service. In lieu of pre-annexation Z250039 Page 9 of 10 service agreement the developer must provide a ‘will serve’ letter from the certificated water and sewer provider. g. The following IND-2 IUPD standard shall apply: 1. Minimum site screening: 6’ chain link fence with mesh screening or solid masonry wall adjacent any side or rear property line abutting any rural or residential zone boundary. h. Until such time as the site is served by sewer, uses on the site shall only be those acceptable to the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) where wastewater disposal can be accommodated by onsite septic systems. A public water system and public sewer system shall be required prior to establishment of any non- residential use that requires potable water. i. Administrative approval of a Plan of Development will be required prior to approval and issuance of construction permits to develop and establish use of the site. Prior to issuance of a building permit, written confirmation will be required from the emergency fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed in accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required. j. 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 may be considered for revocation 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. k. Prior to precise Plan of Development approval, a licensed engineering investigation of the site shall be conducted and submitted identifying any land subsidence or earth fissuring which affect the site and the report shall include suggested mitigation. The Final Plat shall have a note that the property is within an area of known land subsidence and/or earth fissuring. Further, notice that the property is in area of known land subsidence and/or earth fissuring and a definition of both land subsidence and earth fissures shall be displayed on the front door in the sales office, written in the covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs), and written in any disclosure statements for conveyance documents. However, if said report concludes negative impact regarding land subsidence and/or earth fissuring the required notification should include such results. Z250039 Page 10 of 10 Presented by: Daniel Johnson, Planner Reviewed by: Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor Attachments: Case Map (1 page) Zoning Exhibit (reduced 8.5”x11”, 4 pages) Narrative Report (7 pages) MCDOT comment (1 page) Planning Engineering comments (2 pages) MCESD comments (1 page) / Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ 5 Gross Acres: 3.19 approx. Generated April 22, 2026 3:43 PM Z250039 Application Name: Legal Description Atlas Disposal Dispatch Yard Applicant Case Address 1N 2E 28 Zachary Pebler 5402 S 43rd AVE Applicant Phone/Email Parcel Primary:104-76-007K 4803904542 LAVEEN, AZ 85339 Map scale 1:12,000 Supervisor District No. Zone Change with overlay request for two parcels consisting of 3.19 acres from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD for Atlas disposal dispatch yard. 43RD AVE. 47TH AVE 51ST AVE. SOUTHERN AVE. LARSON RD. SITE 104-76-007K 1, 000 FEET NORTH Z250039 RCVD 3/24/26 1, 000 FEET NORTH SITE 104-76-007K SITE 104-76-007K INDUSTRIAL 2 IUPD INDUSTRIAL 3 INDUSTRIAL 3 Rural-43 47TH AVE LARSON RD. LARSON RD. 47TH AVE PROPOSED LAND USE EXISTING LAND USE SITE 47TH AVE SOUTHERN AVE. Zachary A. Pebler, PLLC. Real Estate – Land Planning – Development 3100 W. Ray Road #101, Chandler, AZ. 85226 480-321-8149 ZAPEBLER@AOL.COM PROJECT NARRATIVE -ZONE CHANGE REQUEST- “Atlas Disposal Dispatch Yard” Historic Address: 5402 S. 43rd Ave., Laveen, AZ. 85339 On the east side of the 47th Avenue alignment and north of Southern Avenue PARCEL #: 104-76-007K Request: Zone Change with Overlay from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD CASE #: Z250039 Prepared by: Zachary Pebler 1st Submittal – November 20, 2025 2nd Submittal – March 24, 2026 Map Maricopa County GIO, Maricopa County Assessor's Office November 17, 2025 0 0.06 0.12 0.03 mi 0 0.1 0.2 0.05 km 1:4,514 2024 - Maricopa County Assessor's Office SITE Z250039 RCVD 3/24/26 Zachary A. Pebler, PLLC. Real Estate – Land Planning – Development 3100 W. Ray Road #101, Chandler, AZ. 85226 480-321-8149 ZAPEBLER@AOL.COM TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose of Request: ……………………………………………………………………… 1 Description of Proposal: ……………………………………….………………………..1-2 Relationship to Surround Properties: …………………………………………………..... 2 Community Benefit & Recent Changes: ……….………………………………………... 2 Location and Accessibility: …………………………………………..………………….. 3 Circulation System: ………………………...……………………………………………. 3 Development Schedule: ………………………………………………………………….. 3 Community Facilities and Services: ……...………………………………...………….. 3-4 Public Utilities and Services: …………...………………………………………………... 4 Compliance with City/Town General Plan: ……………………………………………… 4 Drainage Report Plan: …………………………………………………………………… 4 Traffic Impact: …………………………………………………………………………… 4 Development Standards: …………………………………………………………………. 5 Zachary A. Pebler, PLLC. Real Estate – Land Planning – Development 3100 W. Ray Road #101, Chandler, AZ. 85226 480-321-8149 ZAPEBLER@AOL.COM Purpose of Request: Zone Change with Overlay from Rural-43 to I-2 IUPD. This request allows Atlas Disposal Industries to operate in a complaint zoning classification, as a dispatch location for its trash collection business where its fleet of trucks and roll-off cannisters will deploy at the beginning of the morning and return upon end of the business day. In addition, minor fleet repair will occur, however, it is worth noting, no outside premises waste or trash will be stored on-site. Description of Proposal: The Zone Change with Overlay request is for a parcel totaling 3.192 acres of land, parcel #’s 104-76-007K in Maricopa County. The property consists of a securely fenced property with a majority of the property being a laser-leveled, open yard with a 5,900 square foot repair & fabrication shop and office. The site access is via an easement running north of Southern Avenue along the 47th Avenue alignment. The access easement is granted by Calmat/Vulcan Companies for the favor of the property owner and SRP. The subject property is approximately 1,300 feet north of Southern Avenue and the access easement is utilized by heavy industrial vehicles, equipment and trucks attributed to the current property owner’s, Vulcan and SRP. The property, under a previous owner, had been utilizing it as a machine & repair shop for vehicles and heavy equipment since at least 1998. The request, if approved for a Zone Change with Overlay from Rual-43 to IND-2 IUPD, would allow the property to officially change the zoning to its historical utilization and better align with surrounding neighboring uses. Atlas Disposal will operate the property as a dispatch location for its commercial trash collection business. The hours of operation will be from 2:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. The occupancy will be very minimal with 3 staff members being on-site continually during business hours and 17 transitory drivers leaving and entering the property for routes on a day-to-day basis with approximately 17 trash and roll-off trucks. No refuse/garbage will be stored on the property. The property is secured by chain-link fencing with two gated ingress/egress access points. The storage area is a dirt laser-leveled dust-mitigated sprayed area. The existing office and fabrication shop is 900 square feet and 5,000 square feet, respectively; not to mention it is very non-descript, but it serves the owner of Atlas Disposal and operators needs perfectly. The office has an ADA compliant bathroom for the three regular office administrators. The fabrication shop has four service bays with two roll-up doors and two swing doors. There is also an equipment and parts storage area within the shop. At the southwest corner of the property is a shaded parking awning that would be used for a future use. Zachary A. Pebler, PLLC. Real Estate – Land Planning – Development 3100 W. Ray Road #101, Chandler, AZ. 85226 480-321-8149 ZAPEBLER@AOL.COM The exterior property is lined with a chain-link fence with a mesh covering for dust mitigation. As mentioned, the property was recently laser-leveled and compacted millings were laid down through the site to further mitigate dust inundation. There are two-gated ingress/egress locations from the 47th Avenue alignment for safe and efficient access. Proposed improvements to the property and building(s) will be proposed through a Plan of Development. While the existing building is large and accommodating enough for the owner, site upgrades and potential structures will need to be proposed. Relationship to Surrounding Properties: The request for a Zone Change will solidify the subject property’s entitlement to continue operations in its historic manner. In addition, given the property is surrounded by industrial uses and activities, it removes the subject parcel from rural uses and residential home(s) and consolidates the area to like-kind businesses and activities. North: The north side of the property according to Maricopa County’s interactive zoning map is zoned Rural-43, owned by Calmat/Vulcan Companies and being utilized as a mining/milling operation. Given the property indicates the land is zoned Rural-43, we only assume they are operating under a Use Permit in Rural-43 zoning. East: To the east is similar to the North, the property is owned by Calmat/Vulcan, being utilized for industrial purposes and appears to be utilized as a large pond, assumed to be operational water run-off collection. The zoning on that parcel, though being utilized in an industrial manner appears to be zoned Rural-43. South: To the south is an SRP vacant land parcel utilized for truck, equipment and material storage with a sub-station located along the frontage of Southern Avenue. This parcel is zoned Rural-43. West: The west side of the subject property is identical to the north and the east side of the subject property as well. Owned by Calmat/Vulcan, the parcel is zoned Rural- 43 according to Maricopa County’s interactive zoning map. However, they are operating a mining and milling operation on the property. This parcel shares access with the subject parcel via the previously stated easement. This access road is a dead-end at the north boundary of the subject property. The road does not serve any residential or even commercial homes/building/uses. Community Benefits & Recent Changes: The Zone Change to IND-2 IUPD will allow a long established, family owned and operated business to continue to serve the nearby community and the greater Phoenix area. Further, the Southern Avenue and Broadway Avenue corridor where the subject property is located, has been a long established industrial area for uses similar to Atlas Disposal Industries; in addition to mining, auto sales and salvage, etc. Zachary A. Pebler, PLLC. Real Estate – Land Planning – Development 3100 W. Ray Road #101, Chandler, AZ. 85226 480-321-8149 ZAPEBLER@AOL.COM Location and Accessibility: The subject property is strategically positioned right in the center of industrial and mining uses and close to the Salt River bottom area. The property is isolated with similar uses adjacent to the property on all sides and access is restricted to only the subject parcel, Calmat/Vulcan and SRP. The property is accessed from Southern Avenue on the 47th Avenue alignment, heading north, which is a mid-section right-of-way governed by MCDOT. If the right-of-way was ever to be developed, the only uses with frontage would be industrial uses and the road would end at the Vulcan mining operation. The location is lastly beneficial to the waste disposal trucks because it has easy access from Southern Avenue to the Loop 202 freeway, Interstate 10 and Interstate 17. Circulation System: Onsite: Given the size of the parcel and the existing two-gated access points, internal circulation for seventeen disposal trucks is incredibly easy. Internal turn-around areas as well as a looping access through the property ensure safe ingress and egress out of the site. The property is treated with compacted millings for dust mitigation benefitting the business and surrounding neighbors. The internal driving and parking areas will from time-to-time and as needed, use anti-dust applications over the millings to keep the air quality the highest possible. Offsite: Though the 47th Avenue alignment is a MCDOT future mid-section right- of-way, the current driveway is an easement controlled by Vulcan. This access road currently serves not only waste disposal trucks but large industrial trucks, dozers and machinery from Vulcan and SRP. Upon a future Plan of Development submittal, the 40’ feet of the western boundary will potentially need to be dedicated for MCDOT right-of- way. Although, there is no reason for any pedestrian/vehicular uses down this easement road and any residential or commercial future development adjacent to the subject property, the easement reverting to a County road highly unlikely in coming decade(s). Development Schedule: Atlas Disposal just recently filed a parcel merger from the two historic parcel numbers to a singular parcel, #104-76-007K and is working with County staff for re- addressing. Upon approval of a Zone Change to IND-2 IUPD, a single-phase Plan of Development or “POD” will be submitted as well for future improvements to the property to better serve the business. Community Facilities and Services: The school districts in the area are Laveen Elementary School District and Phoenix Union High School District. The proposed Zone Change will not impact the or be a burden to those districts as the approval is non-residential. Amenities and parks in the area are Zachary A. Pebler, PLLC. Real Estate – Land Planning – Development 3100 W. Ray Road #101, Chandler, AZ. 85226 480-321-8149 ZAPEBLER@AOL.COM scarce which is indicative of a highly industrial area where “neighborhood foot traffic” isn’t warranted or desired. Public Utilities and Services: Water – City of Phoenix, in and connected. Sewer – Septic is in and connected. Power – SRP is active. Gas – Southwest Gas. Refuse – Private. Police & Fire – Rural Metro and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department. Compliance with City General Plan: The subject property is not adjacent to or touching any City of Phoenix jurisdictional land. Therefore, an annexation would not be possible with the City of Phoenix. However, based on the City of Phoenix General Plan Map, this request for a Zone Change would be compliant to the City of Phoenix overall vision goals. The General Plan Map designates this area of the property for industrial uses with minor consideration for traditional residential lots. Drainage Report & Plan: Upon approval of rezoning, Atlas Disposal intends to file a Plan of Development for site development/upgrades, applicant’s civil engineers will submit Site Plans as Drainage Plans for the project and submit to SWPP for compliance. Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Statement has been acknowledged as required for the Plan of Development submittal. As part of that future application, Atlas Disposal will submit a Traffic Impact Study through the Maricopa County Planning staff and MCDOT, including visibility triangles at the property boundaries. Ultimately, the proposed use through the Zone Change will have little effect on the traffic volume on the 47th Avenue alignment and Southern Avenue with the already cited truck count and the fact those trucks are continuously on the routes off-campus and travelling throughout the valley during operational hours. Ultimately, from a traffic perspective, this Zone Change and use would great a safer environment from a traffic perspective at the micro-level as 47th Avenue is utilized for mining and infrastructure vehicles from Vulcan and SRP. Zachary A. Pebler, PLLC. Real Estate – Land Planning – Development 3100 W. Ray Road #101, Chandler, AZ. 85226 480-321-8149 ZAPEBLER@AOL.COM Development Standards: The proposed development standards are as follows: REGULATION BASE ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS (IND- 2) PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS (IND-2 IUPD) Max Height 40’ * 40’ * Min. Front Yard 15’ 15’ Min. Side Yard 3’ 3’ Min. Side Yard 10’ (abutting rural or residential) 10’ (abutting rural or residential) 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% Parking 1 per 250 sq. ft. of floor area 1 per 250 sq. ft. of floor area Screening/Buffering 6’ solid masonry wall adjacent to or abutting any rural or residential zone boundary 6’ chain-link fence with mesh screening or solid masonry wall adjacent to or abutting any rural or residential zone boundary ** Landscaping 5’ landscaping strip required along road frontages 5’ landscaping strip required along road frontages Sight Visibility Triangles Required. Driveways and Parking are not permitted within SVTs Required. Driveways and Parking are not permitted within SVTs Sign Regulations Chapter 14, Section 1401 & 1403 of MCZO Chapter 14, Section 1401 & 1403 of MCZO Permitted Uses All uses permitted by right in IND-2 zoning district All uses permitted by right in IND-2 zoning district in addition to storage of vehicles used for an on-site business operation * Max Height – any building or structure closer than 40 feet to any rural or residential zone boundary shall not exceed the distance from said building or structure to the zone boundary except that no building need be less than ten feet in height. Streets or alley ways may be included in calculating distances. ** Screening/Buffering – Any access gates shall be constructed of view-obscuring material such as metal mesh panels to provide effective site screening. Engineering Division 2901 W. Durango Street Phoenix, Arizona 85009 P: 602.506.4889 F: 602.506.5969 MCDOT Planning TAC Comments Date: January 6, 2026 TAC Assigned Number: Z250039 APN: 104-76-007H & 104-76-007J Description of Request: Dispatch Yard Project Name: Atlas Disposal Dispatch Yard Reviewer Contact Information For any questions related to the comments herein please contact MCDOTPlanning@maricopa.gov or 602-506-7223. 1st Submittal Comments • A mid-section line alignment is located on the western perimeter of the proposed development requiring the setback line to start from a future half street Right-of-Way of 40- feet per the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Section 1105. Page 1 of 2 Anh Harambasic, PE Planning & Development 301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 Phone: (602) 506-3611 www.maricopa.gov/planning Email address: anh.harambasic@maricopa.go v Planning & Development Engineering Plan Review Date: January 2, 2026 Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning & Development Attn: Daniel Johnson, Planner, Planning & Development Services From: Anh Harambasic, P.E. Engineering Plans Reviewer, Planning and Development Services. cc: Doug Jones, P.E., Engineering Supervisor, Planning & Development Services Subject: Zone Change request without a plan of development for Atlas Disposal dispatch yard. Job Site Address: 5402 S. 43rd Ave; Laveen, AZ 85339 APN(s): 104-76-007J and 007H This application is requesting a zone change without a plan of development from RU- 43 to IND-2, light industrial for trash collection trucks, in which no trash will be stored onsite. The request is for two pacels which have a total acreage of 3.192 acres. The zone change was presented without a plan of development. PND Engineering Plan Review (DPR, FCD and PND Transportation) has reviewed the 1st submittal of the subject application routed for review on 11.24.2025 and has no objections subject to the following conditions: DRAINAGE General Conditions: 1. Further entitlements such as a Plan of development (POD), will require a submittal of an approved traffic impact statement (less than 1year old), updated TIS or TIS waiver. 2. Engineering and drainage review was based on a zone change without a plan of development. Therefore, without the submittal of a precise plan of development, no development approval is inferred by this review, including, but not limited to number of proposed building lots/units, drainage design, access and roadway alignments. These items will be addressed as development plans progress and are submitted to the County for further review and/or entitlement. Page 2 of 2 3. Engineering review of re-zone cases is conceptual in nature. 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. 4. The County does not provide fire service, therefore, it is incumbent that the applicant seek service and approval of plans from the jurisdictional fire service provider. Please contact me if you have any questions or require any additional information. Page | 1 Subdivision Infrastructure & Planning Program 301 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 S u b d i vi s io n @ m a ri co p a .go v e s d .m a r i c o pa .g o v The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has completed review for the Atlas Disposal Dispatch Yard planning case(s). Please note the following MCESD requirements for site development: Onsite Wastewater (Septic) – A Minor Plan Review application must be submitted for any existing septic system(s) if being utilized and if the applicant believes the existing system(s) are adequate in size to support the new use; otherwise, a new septic permit/install may be required. For Onsite Wastewater related questions, please contact the Onsite Program at (602) 506- 6666 or by email at septicquestions@maricopa.gov. Additional Notes – *It should be noted that this document does not approve the referenced project. Comments are provided for the benefit of the applicant for MCESD permit requirements and as an advisory to Maricopa County Planning and Development Department. Other Maricopa County agencies may have additional requirements. Final review and approval will be made through Planning and Development Department procedures. Applicant may need to submit separate applications to the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department for approval of proposed facilities regulated by the Department. Review of any such application will be based on current regulations at the time of application. Project Name: Atlas Disposal Dispatch Yard Primary Contact Name: Zachary Pebler Planning Application Type: Zone Change APN(s): 104-76-007H, 104-76-007J Reviewer: Elliott Wheaton, P.E. Email: Elliott.Wheaton@maricopa.gov Phone: 602-376-6035 Planner Name: Daniel Johnson Planning Case #: Z250039 Date: January 5, 2026 Water and Waste Management Division