SU260005 - Handout Memo Final

DATE:  
June 11, 2026 
 
TO: 
 Planning & Zoning Commission   
 
From: 
 Andrew Lorentzen, Planner   
 
SUBJECT: 
 SU260005 – Commercial Public Storage Building 
 
 Agenda Item: 5 
 
 
 
Since the printing of the staff report, staff have received 2 letters of opposition from nearby 
neighbors who object to the commercial storage use on a residential parcel. The letters speak to 
concerns of roadway degradation and loss of rural feel.  
 
 
Attachments: 
 
opposition letters (4 pages)

The McKay Family 
25408 S. 197th St 
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 
Parcel # 304-93-990 
 
June 4, 2026 
Maricopa County Planning & Development Department 
Attn: Andrew Lorentzen 
Re: Opposition to Case No. SU260005 – Special Use Permit for Public Storage Facility 
(APN 304-93-989) 
Dear Planning Commission Members and Board of Supervisors, 
I am writing to formally oppose Case No. SU260005, the request for a Special Use Permit to 
construct a six-bay public storage facility on APN 304-93-989. 
My property is located approximately 10 yards from the proposed building site. As a neighboring 
resident and parent of small children, I have serious concerns regarding the safety, compatibility, 
and overall impact of this development on our family and community. Additionally, my house is 
located at the end of 197th street and I anticipate heavy traffic into my property searching for this 
storage building. 
The proposed public storage facility would introduce a commercial use directly adjacent to 
residential properties in a Rural-43 area. This use is inconsistent with the rural residential 
character of our neighborhood and would substantially alter the environment in which our 
families live. 
My primary concern is the safety of our children. A public storage facility will increase traffic 
from customer vehicles, moving trucks, trailers, delivery vehicles, and other visitors. With public 
access occurring throughout operating hours, there will be significantly more unfamiliar vehicles 
and individuals entering and exiting the property. Given that our home is only about 10 yards 
from the proposed facility, this increased activity creates a legitimate safety risk for children who 
live and play in the immediate area. 
In addition, I am concerned about: 
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Increased vehicle traffic and congestion on owner maintained local roads, specifically my 
property. 
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Noise associated with moving activities, loading and unloading, and vehicle operations.

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Security lighting and its impact on neighboring residential properties. 
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Reduced privacy for adjacent homeowners. 
• 
Negative effects on property values. 
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The precedent this approval could set for future commercial development in a rural 
residential area. 
Residents chose to live in this community because of its rural character, low traffic volume, and 
family-oriented environment. Approving a public storage facility immediately adjacent to homes 
undermines those qualities and places neighboring families at an unnecessary disadvantage. 
For these reasons, I respectfully request that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board 
of Supervisors deny the Special Use Permit application for Case No. SU260005. 
Thank you for your time and consideration of my concerns. 
Sincerely, 
The McKay Family

1
Andrew Lorentzen (PND)
From:
Christy Erickson <christy_erickson66@hotmail.com>
Sent:
Friday, June 5, 2026 1:59 PM
To:
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Cc:
Andrew Lorentzen (PND)
Subject:
Re: Opposition to Case No. SU260005- Special Use Permit
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The parcel number to my property is 304-90-036E. 
 
 
On Jun 5, 2026, at 1:43 PM, Christy Erickson <christy_erickson66@hotmail.com> wrote: 
 
Christine Erickson  
25405 S. 196th Street 
Queen Creek, AZ. 85142 
 
June 6, 2026 
 
Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
Attn: Andrew Lorentzen 
 
RE: Opposition to Case Number  SU260005-Special Use Permit for Public Storage Facility (APN 304-93-
989) 
 
Dear Planning Commission Members and Board of Supervisors, 
 
Please accept this letter as my formal opposition to grant Case # SU260005 the request for the Special 
Use Permit to construct a six-bay public storage facility on APN 304-93-989. 
 
My property is located approximately 100 feet to the northeast of this building. As a neighboring resident 
I have several concerns regarding the safety, compatibility, and overall impact of this proposed 
business to my neighborhood, family and community. 
 
The proposed facility would be directly adjacent to residential properties in Rural-43 area.  
The area surrounding the proposed site is primarily residential and rural in nature. Residents chose to 
live here because of the quiet environment, low traffic levels, open space, and agricultural or residential 
character of the community. Introducing a commercial operation into this setting would fundamentally 
alter the nature of the area and create impacts that extend beyond the property boundaries. 
My concerns include: 
  
1.Increased Traffic and Safety Risks

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The proposed business is likely to generate additional vehicle traffic, including customer, employee, 
delivery, and service vehicles. Rural dirt roads are often not designed to accommodate increased 
commercial traffic, creating potential safety concerns for residents, pedestrians, cyclists, and children. 
 
2. Noise and Disturbance 
Commercial activities can generate noise from customers, deliveries, equipment, and extended 
operating hours. These disturbances may negatively affect the peaceful enjoyment of nearby residential 
properties. 
 
3. Impact on Rural Character 
Approval of this business could undermine the rural residential character that residents value and that 
local zoning regulations are intended to protect. Commercial development may set a precedent for 
additional non-residential uses in the future. Besides the fact that this property includes a home rental 
and has been rented since the purchase. There has been no upkeep of the grounds and this is a huge 
concern. Weeds have overgrown into my yard and have become an eyesore and a nuisance to our 
neighborhood.  
 
4. Environmental and Quality-of-Life Concerns waste disposal, water usage, stormwater runoff, or other 
environmental impacts that could affect neighboring properties. 
 
5. Consistency with Zoning and Community Planning Goals 
The proposed use appears inconsistent with the intent of rural residential zoning and the goals of 
preserving low-density residential development. Approving this application may conflict with 
established planning policies designed to protect the character and livability of the area. 
 
For these reasons, I respectfully request that the application be denied. At a minimum, I urge the Board 
to require a thorough evaluation of traffic, environmental, and neighborhood impacts. 
Thank you for your consideration of the concerns of the residents who live in and invest in this 
community. I ask that you protect the rural residential character of our neighborhood and reject this 
proposal. 
Sincerely, 
Christine Erickson