05.Z250018 PZ Staff Report
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Z250018 Page 1 of 7 Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department Case: Z250018 – Calvary Chapel Arise (Continued from December 4, 2025) Hearing Date: January 8, 2026 Supervisor District: 4 Applicant: Randy L. Barnes, RBA Architecture Owner: Calvary Chapel Arise Request: Zone change from Rural–43 to C-2 Site Location: Generally located approx. 355 feet SE of the SEC of 203rd Ave. & U.S. Hwy 60. in the Wittman area Site Size: Approx. 1.53 acres (zone change) of a 2.19 acre parcel Density: N/A County Island: N/A County Plan: White Tank / Grand Ave Area Plan – Single Family - Rural Municipal Plan: N/A Municipal Comments: N/A Support/Opposition: None known Recommendation: Approve with conditions Z250018 Page 2 of 7 Project Summary: 1. This request is for a zone change for approximately 1.53 acres of a 2.19 acre parcel with a plan of development to construct a church with a private school/daycare. The site is located southeast of the northeast corner of 203rd Ave. and Gordon Ct., which is also southeast of the southeast corner of 203rd. Ave. and US Hwy. 60 in the Wittmann area. The site currently has split zoning with Rural-43 and C-2 (the latter adjacent to the highway). This rezone request would consolidate the site into a unified C-2 zoning district. 2. The subject site is shaped like a leaning square with a north-south dimension of approximately 294’ and an east-west dimension of approximately 337’. There are no existing physical or topographic features that appear to have an impact on development of the site. The church is a permitted use in the Rural-43 zoning district, but the applicant is requesting unified C-2 zoning over the site in order to better facilitate development of a private school/daycare, and additional accessory uses to the church such as counselling, after-school programs, and events outside of regular church services such as weddings, funerals, conferences, and meetings. Primary church operations would occur on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesday evenings and the private school/daycare would be open Monday – Friday from 6 am to 7 pm. 3. A proposed 6,000 sf prefabricated metal building will serve as the main church building. Ancillary structures would include two 4,000 sf classrooms and offices building. Development would also include a children’s playground and open space for outdoor events. A 6-foot masonry wall with steel fencing is proposed to secure the site. 4. There will be two access points - one for ingress on the east and one for egress on the west - along Gordon Ct.. There will be no direct access onto the highway. The applicant is proposing a monument sign on Gordon Ct. and a 12-foot free standing sign along US Hw6l 60. Z250018 Page 3 of 7 2025 Aerial image of the subject site. C-2 and Rural-43 zoning of the site and adjacent properties with split zoning. Z250018 Page 4 of 7 Site Plan Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 5. On-site: Rural-43 & C-2 / Vacant North: Rural-43 / Hwy 60 then Vacant South: Rural-43 / Single-family residence East: Rural-43 & C- 2 / Vacant West: Rural-43 & C-2 / Vacant Utilities and Services: 6. Water: On-site well Wastewater: On-site septic Fire: North County Fire and Medical Police: Maricopa County Sheriff Department Z250018 Page 5 of 7 Right-of-Way: 7. 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 Gordon Court 30’ 30’ Minor Collector Adopted Plans: 8. White Tank Grand Avenue Area Plan (adopted 2023): Designates the subject site as Single-family – Rural. The Single-family – Rural land use designation supports the rural development/low density development. The proposed use would not have a major impact to the rural area. 9. Wickenburg Scenic Corridor (adopted 1991): The subject site is within the Wickenburg Scenic Corridor in Class 4. The proposed rezone and use would not impact the corridor, but would preserve and enhance the area by developing the site with a compatible design to the natural environment and keeping the northern portion along the highway as desert scape. Class 4 category requires signs have a maximum height of 12 feet with a setback of 20 feet, which the site plan shows a 26 foot setback for the proposed signage. Public Participation Summary: 10. The applicant complied with the public participation requirements according to MCZO Section 304, including notification of property owners within 300’ of the subject site and posting. Registered areas of interest were contacted by the applicant and staff regarding the rezone request. To date staff has not received public comments. Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 11. N/A Staff Analysis: 12. The proposed use of a church with a private school/daycare would be appropriate for this area and is well suited for this particular site due to the low-density residential development surrounding the subject site but with frontage along a highway and access to the highway via existing street intersection. The request would unify the zoning district from Rural-43 andC-2 to C-2 The proposed use will not generate heavy traffic volume or other adverse impacts. There is no known opposition, the proposed development is in compliance with Class 4 category of the Wickenburg Highway Scenic Corridor Plan and C-2 zoning district development standards. Therefore, staff recommends approval for the reasons noted above. Recommendation: 13. Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve Z250018 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘h’: a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled “Calvary Chapel Arise”, consisting of one full-size sheet, stamped received September 17, Z250018 Page 6 of 7 2025, 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 “Calvary Chapel Arise”, consisting of four pages, dated August 15, 2025, and stamped received September 17, 2025, except as modified by the following conditions. c. Any amendments to the Plan of Development shall be processed administratively through a new Plan of Development application with Maricopa County Planning & Development. d. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply: 1. Plans submitted for building permit issuance must show that a minimum 25-foot separation between septic facilities (including reserve area) and the retention basin(s) is maintained. 2. The subject site is not located within the County’s Urbanized; and thus will not require a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County. This does NOT preclude the requirement to obtain a Notice of Intent to Discharge (NOID) from the State (ADEQ), as may be required. 3. A Traffic Study must be approved by MCDOT prior to Application for Building Permit. Any stipulations of approval of the Traffic Study must be incorporated into plans prior to Building Permit Issuance. 4. If any additional right-of-way dedication is required, applicant, at their own expense, must provide Maricopa County with Owner’s ALTA Title Insurance for ROW dedication prior to Building Permit approval. 5. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only. 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 permit. 6. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the drainage infrastructure 7. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Infrastructure) Plans and Final Drainage Report must be submitted with the application for Final Building Permits. e. 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. Z250018 Page 7 of 7 f. 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. g. 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. h. 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: Paola Jaramillo, Planner Reviewed by: Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor Attachments: Case Map (1 page) Site Plan (reduced 8.5”x11”, 1 page) Narrative Report (4 pages) Engineering comments (3 pages) / Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ 4 Gross Acres: 2 approx. Generated November 10, 2025 1:19 PM Z250018 Application Name: Legal Description Calvary Chapel Arise Applicant Case Address 5N 2W 29 randy barnes 503-48-021M Applicant Phone/Email Parcel Primary:503-48-021M 6025686392 , AZ Map scale 1:1,217 Supervisor District No. Change zoning of southern portion of site from RU-43 to C-2 CUPD NARRATIVE REPORT for CALVARY CHAPEL ARISE APN: 503-48-021M CASE: Z250018 RE-ZONE to C-2 AUGUST 15-2025 2 N Central Suite 1800 – Phoenix, AZ – 85004 602.568.6392 | admin@rlbarc.com 1 August 15, 2025 NARRATIVE REPORT Re: Calvary Chapel Arise – Zone Change Near SEC of Grand Ave & 203rd Ave - APN #503-48-021M Maricopa County, AZ Case: Z250018 Pre-App: PA2022208 Purpose: The Applicant proposes to re-zone the property from C-2/RU-43 (split zone) to C- 2. The Applicant intends to construct an approximately 6,000 square foot church with two 4,000 SF ancillary buildings to be used for Sunday school and offices. The applicant owns the parcel under consideration. The Applicant has determined that a C-2 zoning is necessary for their proposed activities which may include church services, private schooling, daycare, counseling, after-school programs, and community events such as weddings, funerals, conferences and meetings. Description: It is the Applicant’s intent to construct a church with classroom buildings and offices. The church building is a prefabricated metal building that has been donated to the Church. The ancillary buildings will be single-story prefabricated metal buildings or framed with cement plaster finish. Colors will be regional desert colors that mimic the natural environments including tans, reds, greens and browns. A minimum of 80% of surface materials will use painted cement plaster or metal panels that comply with the color palette. The site will include a 6 FT masonry site wall with steel fencing in the south quarter. The two entrances will be controlled by vehicle gates. These fence walls and xeriscape would be provided in combination with selected deciduous landscaping. The space between the ancillary buildings will be enhanced with a fabric or metal shade structure to provide relief from the sun during the hot months. The Applicant proposes a monument sign on Gordon Court and requests to retain the ability of taller signage along Highway 60. The buildings will be used for worship services, Sunday school, church meetings, daycare, offices and church related events including weddings, funeral services, community events and similar uses. Primary church operations will occur on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesday evenings. Office hours will be weekdays from 8AM to 5PM. Daycare will be weekdays from 6AM to 7PM. RBA Architecture 2 N Central Suite 1800 – Phoenix, AZ – 85004 602.568.6392 | admin@rlbarc.com 2 Surrounding Property: The proposed church will have a positive impact on adjacent properties and surrounding area, providing services to the growing community. Adjacent properties to the east and west are currently undeveloped and have similar zoning. Properties to the south and west are single family residences and undeveloped residential parcels. Properties to the north and east are mostly undeveloped parcels. Location and Accessibility: The site is located in unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona on an undeveloped parcel. The site fronts Gordon Court to the south and Highway 60 to the north. Access will be provided from Gordon Court. Circulation: Vehicular access to the site would occur from Gordon Court on the south via two separate drives. One drive will be dedicated to entry and the other to exiting. Drives will be paved per pre-application comments. Highway 60 would not be used for access. Development Schedule: The Applicant intends to develop the site and three building concurrently, once this application is approved and construction permits have been obtained. Community Facilities and Services: The parcel is located in a remote area with few public services. The area surrounding the parcel is largely undeveloped. The nearest school is Nadaburg Elementary, 5 miles to the northwest. The nearest parks are in the City of Surprise to the southeast. Public Utilities and Services: Law enforcement is provided by Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department. Fire protection is provided by North County Fire and Medical, with a station approximately 3 miles to the southeast. Refuse is provided by Parks and Sons. Water service will be provided by an on-site well. Sewer service will be via on- site septic. Compliance with General Plan and Wickenburg Scenic Corridor: The applicant believes that the proposed development will further the County’s goals of community friendly spaces and facilities. The parcel is located in the unincorporated community known as Wittmann, within the Wickenburg Scenic Highway Corridor (WSC), part of the Class 4 zone. Our proposed development will accommodate the Corridor’s land use goals of high-quality commercial developments and more intense development near Wittmann. We comply with the WSC goals of maintaining scenic views with native vegetation and color Page 2 of 3 7. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Infrastructure) Plans and Final Drainage Report must be submitted with the application for Final Building Permits Please contact me with any questions. DRAINAGE PLAN REVIEW REFERENCES: The Drainage Regulations are listed in Section 1205 of the MCZO: https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/272 Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards Manual: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2369 For Additional Information See: https://www.maricopa.gov/1635/Drainage-Review FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY REFERENCES: Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/630 For Additional Information See: https://www.maricopa.gov/3847/Flood-Control-District PND TRANSPORTATION REFERENCES: Residential Driveway Guidelines https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/362 Roadway Design Manual http://www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24883 Maricopa County Resolution for ROW Permits https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/364 For Additional Information See: https://www.maricopa.gov/156/MCDOT PND STORMWATER QUALITY (SWPPP) REFERENCES: Storm Water Quality Management and Discharge Control Regulation https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6577 Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 310 https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5354 For Additional Information See: https://www.maricopa.gov/3980/Water-Sewage-Stormwater-Waste Page 3 of 3 Abbreviations Key: Drainage: DD = Department Directive (See: http://www.maricopa.gov/1911/Department- Directives) MCZO = Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance DPSM = Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards SSA = State Standard Attachment DDMV1= Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Hydrology DDMV2 = Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Hydraulics Flood Control: FRMC = Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County PND Transportation: RDM = MCDOT Roadway Design Manual RDG = MCDOT Residential Design Guidelines MSRP = MCDOT Major Streets and Routes Plan PND Storm Water: SWMDCR= Maricopa County Storm Water Quality Management and Discharge Control Regulation DDMV3= Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Erosion Control APCR= Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations – Rule 310