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October 23, 2024 
Z2023048 
Page 1 of 4 
 
 
 
 
Report to the Board of Supervisors 
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
 
Board Hearing Date: 
October 23, 2024 (Cont. from 9/11/24 BOS hearing)  
 
Case #/Title:   
 
 
Z2023048 - Saltworks      
 
Supervisor District: 
5 
 
Applicant/Owner:  
Jessica Sarkissian – Upfront Planning & Entitlements, LLC / Dandi 
Village Properties, LLC 
 
Request: 
Rezone from C-3 & Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD  
 
Site Location: 
Generally located on the north side of W. Buckeye Rd (AZ-85) 
between Avondale Blvd. & 107th Ave in the Avondale area.   
 
Site Size: 
Approximately 5.1 acres (218,260 sq ft) 
 
County Island Status: 
Yes – Avondale 
Additional 
Comments: 
The proposed IND-2 IUPD zoning is to accommodate an indoor 
facility 
for 
salt 
distribution 
with 
future 
rail 
spur.  
the site is a former agricultural / industrial site with railroad siding. 
The facility will package and transfer salt from delivery trucks to 
railway cars. All activity will take place within the existing 
warehouse on site. The IUPD overlay zone will liberalize 
development standards for height and screening as well as limit the 
entitled uses.  
 
There are no outstanding concerns from County review agencies. 
The City of Avondale objects to the proposal stating it does not 
meet the City’s General Plan designation. However, the 
Commission’s recommendation for approval is based on the 
parcels historical use and recent similar zoning approval for the 
neighboring parcel. Since the Commission hearing, staff has 
received 25 letters of opposition chiefly from the residential 
neighborhood to the north across the railroad noting a potential for 
increased noise,  dust and traffic congestion. The level of 
opposition has not triggered requirement for a super-majority (four 
affirmative) vote of the Board as all opposition is greater than 300’ 
distant from the site. The case was originally heard on September 
11, 2024 by the Board of Supervisors. The case was continued to a 
later date by Supervisor action.

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Commission  
 
Recommendation: 
On 8/8/24, the Commission voted 6-0 to adopt a motion 
recommending the Board of Supervisors approve Z2023048 
subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:  
 
a. 
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the site plan entitled 
“Preliminary Site Plan“, consisting of 2 full-size sheets, dated 5/29/2024 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 “Salt Works USA”, consisting of 18 pages, dated August 2023, except as modified 
by the following conditions. 
 
c. 
The following zoning district IUPD standards shall apply: 
 
1. Max height: 50-feet (new construction) & 100-feet (existing buildings) 
2. Screening: 6’ CMU wall & chain-link with view slats along railway  
 
d. 
The following uses are prohibited:  
1. 
Adult orientated facilities  
2. 
Amusement enterprises & outdoor amusement parks 
3. 
Auction sales or swap meet operations 
4. 
Automobile laundries 
5. 
Automotive repair  
6. 
Automobile and golf cart sales (new & used, service & rental) 
7. 
Bars (including the sale of packaged goods for off-site consumption) 
8. 
Billboards or off-site signage 
9. 
Boat sales (service & rental, outdoor displays) 
10. 
Bowling alleys 
11. 
Bus depot 
12. 
Circus or carnival grounds 
13. 
Dance halls & night clubs 
14. 
Drive-in or drive through restaurants 
15. 
Equipment sales or rental 
16. 
Frozen food storage and processing 
17. 
Funeral home (mortuary or chapel) 
18. 
Hotel, motel or resort 
19. 
Liquor store 
20. 
Lumber yard 
21. 
Medical marijuana dispensary or marijuana establishment 
22. 
Miniature golf course or driving range 
23. 
Mobile home or travel trailer and recreational vehicle sales or service 
24. 
Parking lot and public garage (vehicle storage) 
25. 
Permanent recreation facilities (rodeo, auction, swap meet, campgrounds & sites 
rented for private events) 
26. 
Pet boarding 
27. 
Printing (lithography and publishing establishments) 
28. 
Recreation centers

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29. 
Theaters 
30. 
Truck stop (accessory facilities, wash, repair, freight, storage, warehousing or 
distribution)  
31. 
zoos (including wild or exotic animals for private or commercial basis). 
 
e. 
Accumulation, pilling or stockpiling of salt is prohibited in outdoor areas. All accumulation, 
piling and stockpiling shall occur within the warehouse or the silo.  
 
f. 
The following planning engineering condition will apply:  
 
1. 
For sites located within the County’s Urbanized Area, a Storm Water Pollution 
Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County will be required prior to issuance of 
any construction permits. This does NOT preclude the requirement to obtain a 
Notice of Intent to Discharge (NOID) from the State (ADEQ), as may be required. 
 
2. 
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. 
 
3. 
Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to 
the site layout and/or a reduction in the number of building lots may be 
necessitated by the final engineering design of the subdivision drainage 
infrastructure. 
 
4. 
The site is not located in a Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). The Flood Control 
District has no comments on this application. 
 
g. 
Site access via adjacent private easements will be improved per Maricopa County paving 
standards. Applicant is responsible for coordinating with MCDOT to improve adjacent 
107th Ave ROW access. MCDOT TIS approval is required prior to any construction permit.  
 
h. 
The applicant/property owner shall submit a ‘will serve’ letter for fire protection services 
for the project site. A copy of the ‘will serve’ letter shall be required as part of the initial 
construction permit submittal. 
 
i. 
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.  
 
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 
shall be  considered for reversion to the zoning that existed on the date of application 
pursuant to Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance requirements.  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.  The zoning enhances the value 
of the property above its value as of the date the IND-2 IUPD zoning is granted and

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reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the zoning had 
never been granted. 
 
 
 
Presented by: 
 
Andrew Lorentzen, Planner 
Reviewed by: 
 
Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager   
 
Attachments: 
 
8/8/24 P&Z Packet (36 pages)  
 
 
Opposition materials (47 pages) 
 
 
9/11/24 Handout memo (3 pages) 
 
 
 
 
Note: 
8/8/24 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: 
Z2023048 – Saltworks  
 
 
 
 
 
Hearing Date: 
August 8, 2024 
 
Supervisor District: 
5 
 
 
 
  
 
Applicant: 
Jessica Sarkissian – Upfront Planning & Entitlements, LLC 
 
Owner: 
Dandi Village Properties, LLC 
   
Request: 
Rezone from C-3 & Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD for indoor salt distribution with 
a future rail spur.  
 
  
 
Site Location: 
Generally located on the north side of W. Buckeye Rd (AZ-85) between 
Avondale Blvd. & 107th Ave in the Avondale area.   
 
  
Site Size: 
Approximately 5.1 acres (218,260 sq ft) 
 
Density: 
N/A 
 
County Island:  
Yes – Avondale  
 
 
County Plan: 
Rural Development Area (0-1 d.u./ac)  
 
Municipal Plan: 
Avondale – Mixed Use  
 
Municipal Comments: 
Avondale – Objection   
 
Support/Opposition: 
None known 
 
Recommendation: 
Approve with conditions

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Project Summary: 
 
1. 
The applicant is requesting to amend the zoning on an approximately 5-acre parcel from C-3 & 
Rural-43 to IND-2 IPUD for indoor salt distribution uses with a future rail spur. The parcel is 
generally located along Buckeye Rd. between Avondale Blvd. & 107th Ave in the Avondale area. 
The Union Pacific railroad runs between the parcel and Buckeye Rd. The parcels main access is 
via an easement on a neighboring vacant Union Pacific owned parcel directly to the east leading 
to 107th Ave.  
 
2. 
The parcel is currently vacant with a 992 sq. ft. former industrial warehouse with three detached 
silos. The applicant intends to utilize the location for salt distribution through packaging and rail 
car distribution via a planned rail spur from the adjacent railway. The salt is locally mined and will 
be transported to the warehouse facility via truck deliveries. All activities on the site are proposed 
to take place within the warehouse with no outside salt storage. The request includes a height 
deviation to 50’ for the existing non-conforming structure and 100’ for the existing silos. No 
additional buildings are planned at this point and any future construction will conform to the 50’ 
proposed height standard.  
 
3. 
The surrounding uses include vacant railroad property to the east which the parcel gains access 
from and an IND-2 zoned trucking facility to the direct west. A newly built residential housing 
community abuts the parcel to the north. There is an approximately 170-foot landscaped buffer 
between the subject parcel and the closest residential parcel to the north. The applicant has 
indicated a plan to construct a CMU wall on the north, east and west parcel boundaries for 
additional screening and noise attenuation on the parcel. A deviation  request to allow for a chain-
link fence with view slats along the southern parcel line has been submitted to allow for the 
construction of sliding gates along the future rail-spur.   
 
2024 Aerial Photo

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Surrounding Zoning  
 
 
4. 
The IPUD will limit the uses allowed of the IND-2 IUPD zoning district to allow all of the standard 
allowed uses in the IND-2 zoning district except the following:  
a. Adult orientated facilities  
b. Amusement enterprises & outdoor amusement parks 
c. Auction sales or swap meet operations 
d. Automobile laundries 
e. Automotive repair  
f. Automobile and golf cart sales (new & used, service & rental) 
g. Bars (including the sale of packaged goods for off-site consumption) 
h. Billboards or off-site signage 
i. 
Boat sales (service & rental, outdoor displays) 
j. 
Bowling alleys 
k. Bus depot 
l. 
Circus or carnival grounds 
m. Dance halls & night clubs 
n. Drive-in or drive through restaurants 
o. Equipment sales or rental 
p. Frozen food storage and processing 
q. Funeral home (mortuary or chapel) 
r. Hotel, motel or resort 
s. Liquor store 
t. Lumber yard 
u. Medical marijuana dispensary or marijuana establishment 
v. Miniature golf course or driving range 
w. Mobile home or travel trailer and recreational vehicle sales or service 
x. Parking lot and public garage (vehicle storage) 
y. Permanent recreation facilities (rodeo, auction, swap meet, campgrounds & sites rented 
for private events) 
z. Pet boarding 
aa. Printing (lithography and publishing establishments)

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bb. Recreation centers 
cc. Theaters 
dd. Truck stop (accessory facilities, wash, repair, freight, storage, warehousing or distribution)  
ee. zoos (including wild or exotic animals for private or commercial basis). 
 
5. 
The applicant is proposing the following zoning district modifications:  
Regulation 
Base Zoning District 
Regulation (IND-2) 
Proposed Zoning District 
Regulations 
(IND-2 IUPD) 
Maximum Height  
40’ 
50’ for new construction 
& 100’ for existing 
structures 
Minimum Front Yard 
10’ 
10’ 
Minimum Side Yard 
5’ 
5’ 
Minimum Street Side Yard 
10’ 
10’ 
Minimum Rear Yard 
None required; abuts 
rural or residential 25’ 
None required; abuts 
rural or residential 25’ 
Minimum Lot Width 
60’ 
60’ 
Minimum Lot Area 
6,000 Sq. Ft. 
6,000 Sq. Ft. 
Maximum Lot Coverage  
60% 
60% 
Screening Requirement  
6’ solid wall 
6’ solid wall, chain-link 
with view slats along 
railroad  
 
 
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 
 
6. 
On-site: 
 
C-3 & Rural-43 / vacant  
North: 
City of Avondale PAD / residential  
South: 
C-3 / Railway & Buckeye Rd. (AZ-85) 
East: 
C-3 & Rural-43 / vacant railroad use 
West: 
IND-2 IUPD / trucking depot 
 
 
Utilities and Services: 
 
7. 
Water: 
 
City of Avondale  
Wastewater: 
City of Avondale / Septic  
Fire: 
Rural Metro  
Police:  
Maricopa County Sherriff  
 
 
 
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 
107th Ave 
40’ 
40’ 
Major Collector

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Adopted Plan: 
 
9. 
Avondale General Plan 2030 (adopted November 2023): Mixed use; Land use for residential and 
commercial uses.  
 
Public Participation Summary: 
 
10. 
The applicant has completed all of the required neighbor notification required by Maricopa County 
including written neighbor notification to all parcel owners within 300’ of the site and site 
notifications. The City of Avondale has requested the applicant hold a neighborhood meeting to 
their city standards of notification. The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on June 20, 2023 
at the Avondale Civic Library meeting with one concerned neighbor.   
 
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 
 
11. 
The City of Avondale has provided written objection to the rezoning proposal. The City states that 
the use does not conform to their general plan and it would interfere with the surrounding 
communities. The City sees the parcels along Buckeye Rd as key parcel for future adaptive reuse 
commercial projects.  
 
Staff Analysis: 
 
12. 
The adjacent railway was the first developed use in the Avondale area and has existed long prior 
to the City’s incorporation in 1946. The adjacent truck depot and the warehouse with silos on the 
subject parcel are viewable in historical images dating back to February 1956. All of the current 
surrounding development has grown with the railway and commercial / industrial type of land 
uses occurring on the surrounding parcels. The subject parcel had been a frequent violator 
between 2014 and 2022, accumulating eight violations for improper uses and junk trash and 
debris. Staff recognizes the efforts of the current ownership to clean up the blighted site and 
propose a development use that continues to utilize the existing structure.  
 
13. 
Due to the historic uses, immediate railway access and neighboring industrial uses, staff sees the 
proposed use as compatible to the surrounding area. The proposed CMU wall screening and 
indoor operations will add buffering from the newly developed residences to the north who 
purchased residents knowing there was an active railroad operating in the area.  
 
 
 
Recommendation: 
 
14. 
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors 
approve Z2023048 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’. 
 
a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the site plan entitled 
“Preliminary Site Plan“, consisting of 2 full-size sheets, dated 5/29/2024 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.

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b. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the narrative report entitled “Salt 
Works USA”, consisting of 18 pages, dated August 2023, except as modified by the following 
conditions. 
 
c. The following zoning district IUPD standards shall apply: 
 
1. Max height: 50-feet (new construction) & 100-feet (existing buildings) 
2. Screening: 6’ CMU wall & chain-link with view slats along railway  
 
d. The following uses are prohibited:  
1. Adult orientated facilities  
2. Amusement enterprises & outdoor amusement parks 
3. Auction sales or swap meet operations 
4. Automobile laundries 
5. Automotive repair  
6. Automobile and golf cart sales (new & used, service & rental) 
7. Bars (including the sale of packaged goods for off-site consumption) 
8. Billboards or off-site signage 
9. Boat sales (service & rental, outdoor displays) 
10. Bowling alleys 
11. Bus depot 
12. Circus or carnival grounds 
13. Dance halls & night clubs 
14. Drive-in or drive through restaurants 
15. Equipment sales or rental 
16. Frozen food storage and processing 
17. Funeral home (mortuary or chapel) 
18. Hotel, motel or resort 
19. Liquor store 
20. Lumber yard 
21. Medical marijuana dispensary or marijuana establishment 
22. Miniature golf course or driving range 
23. Mobile home or travel trailer and recreational vehicle sales or service 
24. Parking lot and public garage (vehicle storage) 
25. Permanent recreation facilities (rodeo, auction, swap meet, campgrounds & sites rented 
for private events) 
26. Pet boarding 
27. Printing (lithography and publishing establishments) 
28. Recreation centers 
29. Theaters 
30. Truck stop (accessory facilities, wash, repair, freight, storage, warehousing or distribution)  
31. zoos (including wild or exotic animals for private or commercial basis). 
 
e. Accumulation, pilling or stockpiling of salt is prohibited in outdoor areas. All accumulation, piling 
and stockpiling shall occur within the warehouse or the silo.  
 
f. The following planning engineering condition will apply:  
 
1. 
For sites located within the County’s Urbanized Area, a Storm Water Pollution  
Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County will be required prior to issuance  
of any construction permits. This does NOT preclude the requirement to obtain

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a Notice of Intent to Discharge (NOID) from the State (ADEQ), as may be  
required. 
 
2. 
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. 
 
3.  
Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes  
to the site layout and/or a reduction in the number of building lots may be  
necessitated by the final engineering design of the subdivision drainage  
infrastructure. 
 
4.  
The site is not located in a Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). The Flood  
Control District has no comments on this application. 
 
g.  Site access via adjacent private easements will be improved per Maricopa County paving 
standards. Applicant is responsible for coordinating with MCDOT to improve adjacent 107th Ave 
ROW access. MCDOT TIS approval is required prior to any construction permit.  
 
h. The applicant/property owner shall submit a ‘will serve’ letter for fire protection services for the 
project site. A copy of the ‘will serve’ letter shall be required as part of the initial construction 
permit submittal. 
 
i. 
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.  
 
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 shall be  considered for 
reversion to the zoning that existed on the date of application pursuant to Maricopa County 
Zoning Ordinance requirements.  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.  
The zoning enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the IND-2 IUPD 
zoning is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if 
the zoning had never been granted. 
 
 
 
Presented by: 
Andrew Lorentzen, Planner 
Reviewed by: 
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor 
 
Attachments: 
Case Map (1 page) 
 
Site Plan/Land Use Plan (1 page) 
 
Narrative Report (18 pages) 
 
Engineering comments (4 pages) 
 
MCESD comments (1 page) 
 
City of Avondale Comment (3 pages)

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Z2023048
Application Name:
Legal Description
Saltworks
Applicant
Case Address
1N 1E 7
Jessica Sarkissian
11054 W Buckeye RD
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:101-01-972E
4802216150
jessica@upfrontplanning.com
Avondale, AZ 85323-9658
Map scale 1:2,283
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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Dandi Village Properties, LLC
Contact: Terry Walker and Steve Webb
3935 E Palm Street
Mesa, AZ 85215
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A PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 07,
TOWNSHIP 01 NORTH, RANGE 01 EAST OF THE G.&S.R.B.&M.,
MARICOPA COUNTY,  ARIZONA.
11054 W. BUCKEYE RD. AVONDALE, AZ 85323
SITE SUMMARY TABLE
BASIS OF BEARINGS
BENCH MARK
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DEVELOPER
Saltworks
Contact: Terry Walker and Steve Webb
3935 E Palm Street
Mesa, AZ 85215
Ph: 480-733-4746 and 480-734-5898
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Upfront Planning & Entitlements, LLC
Contact: Jessica Sarkissian
1811 S, Alma School Rd #283,
Mesa, AZ 85210
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APN: 101-09-436
VISTA DEL VERDE COMMUNITY MASTER
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APN: 101-01-972G
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
ZONING - C-3
   APN: 101-01-451
STAR LIGHT TRAIL HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION INC
ZONING - PAD
BUCKEYE RD.
TRACT "R"
APN: 101-03-995
STARLIGHT TRAIL HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION INC
ZONING - PAD
AVONDALE BLVD.
APN: 101-01-972G
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
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EXISTING BUILDING
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A PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 07,
TOWNSHIP 01 NORTH, RANGE 01 EAST OF THE G.&S.R.B.&M.,
MARICOPA COUNTY,  ARIZONA.
11054 W. BUCKEYE RD. AVONDALE, AZ 85323
SCALE 1" = 30'
   APN: 101-01-008B
11328 BUCKEYE ROAD LLC
ZOING - PAD
AREA 1
RETENTION
REQUIRED PARKING:
PROVIDED PARKING:
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Rezone Development Narrative 
Maricopa County 
 
 
Page 1 of 14 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUBMITTED BY: 
Upfront Planning & Entitlements, LLC 
1811 S. Alma School Rd.  
Mesa, Arizona 85210 
 
 
 
AUGUST 2023 
 
 
SALT WORKS USA 
 
REZONE REQUEST FROM C-3/RU-43 TO IND-2  
CASE NO: Z2023048 
Maricopa County Assessor Parcel 101-01-972E

Rezone Development Narrative 
Maricopa County  
 
Page 2 of 14 
 
 
PRINCIPLES AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM 
 
PROPERTY OWNER: 
(APN 101‐01‐972E)  
HENDRIX WHOLESALE SUPPLY, LLC 
940 E. BROADWAY 
PHOENIX, AZ. 852040 
 
 
APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE/LAND PLANNER: 
UPFRONT PLANNING & ENTITLEMENTS, LLC  
1811 S. ALMA SCHOOL ROAD, STE. 283 
MESA, AZ  85210  
PHONE: (480) 221‐6150   
JESSICA SARKISSIAN 
JESSICA@UPFRONTPLANNING.COM  
 
 
ARCHITECT: 
ON POINT ARCHITECTURE, LLC 
1140 E. GREENWAY ST., STE 4 
MESA, AZ 85203 
NICOLE POSTEN, RA 
(480) 227‐5259 
NICOLE@ONPOINTARCHITECTURE.COM  
 
 
SUBMITTED TO: 
MARICOPA COUNTY PLANNING AND DEPARTMENT 
301 WEST JEFFERSON, SUITE 170 
PHOENIX, AZ 85003

Rezone Development Narrative 
Maricopa County  
 
Page 3 of 14 
 
Table of Contents 
A.  PURPOSE AND INTENT ................................................................................... 4 
B.  LAND USE PLAN .......................................................................................... 6 
C.  LIST OF USES ............................................................................................... 6 
D.  DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ......................................................................... 11 
E.  SIGNS ...................................................................................................... 13 
F.  INFRASTRUCTURE ....................................................................................... 13 
G.  LEGAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................... 14 
H.  CONCLUSION ............................................................................................ 14 
 
 
 
 
EXHIBITS 
 
Exhibit 1 – Area Vicinity Map   
 
Exhibit 2 – My Community Map   
 
Exhibit 3 – Existing/ Proposed Zoning Map  
  
Exhibit 4 – General Plan Map 
 
 
Exhibit 5 – Site Plan 
 
 
Exhibit 6 – Building Elevations

Rezone Development Narrative 
Maricopa County  
 
Page 4 of 14 
 
A. 
Purpose and Intent 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW 
Upfront  Planning  & 
Entitlements,  LLC  is 
pleased to submit for 
your 
consideration 
the  Property  located 
adjacent to the Union 
Pacific 
Railroad 
Company,  just  north 
of Buckeye Road, and 
just  east  of  Avondale 
Blvd. 
within 
unincorporated 
Maricopa County. The 
site  is  identified  as 
Parcel Number 101‐01‐972E (the “Property”).  
 
The project is intended to be used as a light industrial site for an indoor salt distribution 
facility with the addition of railroad spur.  The facility will utilize the existing building on 
site. Operations are proposed to include trucks and trailers driving in and out of the site as 
well as parking to distribute salt for loading and unloading into the building. The building 
will also be used for storage of product. The request for the project is a rezone to IND‐2 
Light  Industrial  on  approximately  5.01  gross  acres  with  an  IUPD  Industrial  Plan  of 
Development overlay and an addition of a railroad spur. The lot has an existing building 
previously  used  as  a  warehouse.  This  site  is  located  within  unincorporated  Maricopa 
County  and  to  the  north,  east  and  west  is  the  City  of  Avondale.  The  Site  is  currently 
surrounded  by  other  industrial  uses  and  residential  density.  Salt  Works  USA  intend  to 
develop the Site to meet with the surrounding industrial uses and be able to utilize the 
railroad  spur  since  being  in  close  proximity  to  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad  Company.  A 
Vicinity Map and Regional and local Aerials of the Site are provided.  
 
For over 20 years, Salt Works USA has been meeting the needs of the Phoenix Valley and 
the State of Arizona with their product and service. Salt Works USA prides itself on being 
the leading provider of salt and water treatment needs with exceptional quality of their 
products and service. This proposed location will better advance the services that Salt 
Works  USA  provides  and  create  new  connections  with  the  access  of  the  Union  Pacific 
Railroad Company. 
 
The property is in an area designated in the City of Avondale 2030 General Plan as Mixed‐
Use. The Property is located within the existing zoning of two districts, General Commercial 
(C‐3) and Rural 43 (RU‐43) zoning districts. The site is located on the broader of the City of 
Avondale north of Buckeye Road.

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The  Development  Narrative  outlines  the  vision  of  the  5.01  acres  of  property  that  is 
currently zoned C‐3/RU‐43 Neighborhood Commercial and Rural Residential Zoning District 
to propose a rezone of this location to IND‐2 Light Industrial with an IUPD Industrial Plan of 
Development with the addition of a railroad spur.  
 
2. OVERALL DESIGN CONCEPT 
 
The  proposed  project  of  Salt  Works  USA  will  take  advantage  of  the  already  existing 
industrial warehouse that is sized 992 sq. ft. floor area located on the site. The project will 
implement a 20’ wide driveway entering east of the lot through an existing entry gate. This 
driveway will be used as industrial access for the company as well as for the associates 
working on the site. The property will place 44 parking spaces just east of the existing 
warehouse. Plans to replace the existing 7‐foot chain link fence with a  solid masonry wall 
around the property. The proposed railroad spur will be located south of the property along 
the Union Pacific Railroad and Buckeye Road.  
 
3. PROJECT COMPATIBILITY  
 
The proposed parcel has a mixture of exiting residential and commercial zoning districts. 
The parcels to the north adjacent and south of the Property are within the City of Avondale 
and are zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) and R1‐6 with 125’ to 165’ wide open 
space  tracts.  The  parcels  to  the  south  are  a  variety  of  existing  commercial  properties, 
including a Cashion Business District zone in the City of Avondale. The properties to the 
east and west are within the unincorporated Maricopa County, and are zoned partly C‐3 
and RU‐43.  
 
The  Land  Use  classifications,  along  with  the  existing  zoning  and  uses  for  the  parcels 
adjacent to the property, as well as the Development Standards are listed below: 
 
Adjacent Land Uses 
Direction 
Land Use 
Existing Zoning 
Existing Use 
North 
Unincorporated  /  City  of 
Avondale Open Space 
and Parks 
City of Avondale PAD 
Vacant / Residential 
East 
Unincorporated 
Unincorporated 
Maricopa 
County C‐3 / RU‐43 
Vacant 
South 
Unincorporated / City of 
Avondale Medium Density 
Residential 
City  of  Avondale  CBD  /  R1‐6 
/C‐3 
Union Pacific 
Railroad / Vacant / 
Commercial / 
Residential 
West 
Unincorporated 
Unincorporated 
Maricopa 
County C‐3 / RU‐43 
Commercial

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B. 
Land Use Plan  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. SITE PLAN 
The approximately 5.01‐acre site proposing a rezone to IND‐2 Light Industrial with an IUPD 
Industrial Plan of Development with a railroad spur is to allow for the indoor salt facility to 
operate and utilize existing factors that benefit the company’s operation.  Salt Works USA 
will take advantage of the already existing industrial warehouse that is sized 992 sq. ft. floor 
area located on the site. The project will implement a 20’ wide driveway entering east of 
the lot through an existing entry gate. This driveway will be used as industrial access for 
the company as well as for the associates working on the site. The property is proposed to 
provide 26 parking spaces with 2 paved ADA parking spaces along the existing warehouse 
on the north side. Plans are to replace the existing 7‐foot chain link fence with view slats 
along the rail line and a 6‐foot solid masonry wall around the property with a deviation only 
on the rail side where the railroad spur is proposed to go. The proposed railroad spur will 
be located south of the property along the Union Pacific Railroad and Buckeye Road.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
C. 
List of Uses 
 
 
The following are a list of permitted uses and non‐permitted uses for the proposed rezone 
to IND‐2 Light Industrial with an IUPD Industrial Plan of Development on the property 
according to Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. 
 
Use Description 
Principally 
Permitted 
Not Permitted 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily 
incidental to the above uses 
X 
 
Adult Oriented Facilities 
 
X

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Amusement enterprises and outdoor 
amusement parks 
 
X 
Any use permitted in the C‐1 Zoning 
District in the MCZO 
X 
 
Any use permitted in the C‐3 Zoning 
district 
X 
 
Art mental and ornamental shops 
X 
 
Assembling uses similar to those uses 
enumerated herein which do not create 
any danger to the public health, safety 
and general welfare in surrounding areas 
and which do not create any offensive 
noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat 
or glare 
X 
 
Auction sales, including swap meet 
operations 
 
X 
Automobile laundries 
 
X 
Automobile repair shops and garages, 
including outside vehicle display and 
storage 
 
X 
Automobile and golf cart sales, new and 
used, service and rental 
 
X 
Bakeries, wholesale 
X 
 
Bars, including retail sales of packaged 
goods for off‐site consumption 
 
X 
Billboards 
 
X 
Bottling plants and breweries 
X 
 
Boat sales, service and rental, including 
outdoor displays 
 
X 
Bowling alleys 
 
X 
Bus depots 
 
X 
Cabinet and carpenter shops 
X 
 
Circus and carnival grounds having 
 
X

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permanent facilities 
Commercial storage of mobile homes, 
manufactured homes, travel trailers, 
recreation vehicles, boats and aircraft 
X 
 
Construction equipment, including sales, 
service, rental and storage 
X 
 
Dance halls and nightclubs, including 
outdoor amplified music, except adult‐
oriented facilities as defined under 
Chapter 2 of this ordinance may not have 
outdoor music or entertainment 
 
X 
Drive‐in or Drive‐thru restaurants and 
refreshment stands 
 
X 
Drive‐in or outdoor theaters 
 
X 
Electrical fixtures and appliance sales, 
repair and service 
X 
 
Equipment rentals and sales, including 
equipment customarily used for heavy 
construction 
 
X 
Feed Stores  
X 
 
Frozen food lockers, including processing 
but not slaughtering of animals 
 
X 
Funeral homes, mortuaries and chapels 
 
X 
Furniture Stores including new, used, 
finished or unfinished merchandise 
X 
 
Hotels, motels, resorts 
 
X 
Laboratories, medical or dental 
X 
 
Laboratory uses similar to those uses 
enumerated herein which do not create 
any danger to the public health, safety 
and general welfare in surrounding areas 
and which do not create any offensive 
noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat 
or glare 
X 
 
Landscape material sales provided all 
incidental equipment and supplies, 
X

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including fertilizer and empty cans, are 
kept within a completely enclosed 
building or within an area enclosed on all 
sides by a solid fence or wall at least six 
feet in height, and no goods, materials or 
objects are stacked higher than the fence 
or wall so erected 
Liquor Stores 
 
X 
Lumber yards not including industrial 
milling or planning operations 
 
X 
Manufacturing uses similar to those uses 
enumerated herein which do not create 
any danger to the public health, safety 
and general welfare in surrounding areas 
and which do not create any offensive 
noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat 
or glare 
X 
 
Medical clinics and surgical hospitals for 
farm animals (horse, cattle, and other 
farm animals) 
X 
 
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facilities 
and/or Marijuana Establishment 
 
X 
Miniature golf courses and driving ranges 
 
X 
Mobile home, travel trailer and 
recreation vehicle sales and service 
 
X 
Nurseries, flower and plan sales, provided 
all incidental equipment and supplies 
including fertilizer and empty cans is 
stored indoors 
X 
 
Offices 
X 
 
Office uses similar to those uses 
enumerated herein which do not create 
any danger to the public health, safety 
and general welfare in surrounding areas 
and which do no create any offensive 
noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat 
or glare 
X

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Packing houses, fruit for vegetable not 
including processing 
X 
 
Parking lots and public garages, vehicle 
storage 
 
X 
Permanent facilities for rodeos, auctions, 
swap meets, campgrounds, and sites 
rented for private parties 
 
X 
Pet boarding of cats and dogs and other 
small animals 
 
X 
Printing, lithography and publishing 
establishments 
 
X 
Recreation centers with pool halls or 
billiards 
 
X 
Rental services, household, lawn, garden, 
sickroom or office equipment 
X 
 
Retail stores and services, household, 
lawn, garden, sickroom or office 
equipment 
X 
 
Restaurants and cafes, including patios, 
cocktail lounges and outside dining and 
drinking areas 
X 
 
Self‐Storage Facility 
X 
 
Stone monument sales 
X 
 
Temporary construction administration 
offices/yard complex – which may include 
a security office 
X 
 
Theaters, not drive‐in or adult‐oriented 
 
X 
Tinsmith shops 
X 
 
Trade schools 
X 
 
Truck stops, with customary accessory 
facilities including but not limited to 
restaurant, convenience retail, motel, 
truck wash, and minor repair facilities but 
not including major repair, freight 
storage, freight handling, warehousing or 
distribution facilities 
 
X

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Wholesale stores 
X 
 
Zoos, including the keeping of wild or 
exotic animals on a private or commercial 
basis 
 
X 
 
D. 
Development Standards 
 
 
 
 
The  inclusion  of  Development  Standards  within  the  Salt  Works  USA  project  creates 
standards reflective of the high‐quality site and development.  These proposed standards 
permit greater flexibility in the development of a higher quality‐built environment, as well 
as benefit public health, safety, and the general welfare of the citizens of the Maricopa 
County. They also promote an appropriate transition and compatible land use relationships 
with the adjacent properties. The following regulatory standards and guidelines apply as 
indicated by the IND‐2 IUPD: 
 
1. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. FENCES / WALLS 
Fences and walls shall be a 6’ tall CMU with a chain link fence with view slats along 
the rail line.  
 
3. LIGHTING PLAN 
All lighting will be consistent with the standards of Chapter 11, Section 1112. of the 
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. Design Guidelines

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Salt  Works  USA  Facility  will  conform  with  and  enhance  the  requirements  of  Maricopa 
County Zoning Ordinance for IND‐2 Light Industrial IUPD Industrial Plan of Development 
with a railroad spur. In doing so, this development will provide a high‐quality design that 
will complement the surrounding areas. The intent of the guidelines and standards is to 
ensure that development is consistent with the character of the context area.  
 
1. SITE LAYOUT 
The objective of the site design for the project is to create a workable functioning 
design for the staff as well as integrate the site seamlessly into the surrounding 
environment.  This  is  done  through  orientation,  and  placement.  Site  layout 
consideration included: 
 
a. New 20’ Wide Access Driveway with a 45’R 
b. Entrances only off 107th Ave  
c. 26 Parking Spaces with 2 ADA Spaces 
d. 6’ High Masonry Screen Wall 
e. New Railroad Spur 
f. Maintain Existing Facility  
 
2. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 
The design of the facility will integrate into the area with little to no disturbance to 
the surrounding community. With the rezone to IND‐2 Light Industrial IUPD 
Industrial Plan of Development with a railroad spur, it shall comply with the 
development standards in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Section 903.

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E. 
Signs   
 
 
 
 
 
Signage shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 14, Section 1404, and shall 
be constructed with materials and colors that are architecturally consistent with the 
primary building. 
 
 
F. 
Infrastructure  
 
 
 
 
 
 
This request is to rezone approximately 5.01 gross acres of the Property to the IND‐2 Light 
Industrial IUPD Industrial Plan of Development with a railroad spur. Such request will not 
alter the Property’s grading or drainage, water or sewer, or traffic infrastructure.  
 
1. GRADING AND DRAINAGE  
 
2. WATER AND SEWER 
Water  and  wastewater  service  will  be  provided  by  the  City  of  Avondale.    The 
infrastructure requirements will be determined at the time of the Preliminary Site 
Plan when the final land use and design of the property in question have been 
clearly identified and proposed water demands and wastewater generation and 
infrastructure locations have been clearly established.  The improvements will be 
designed and constructed in accordance with City Code requirements and Water 
Service Department Design Standards, and Policies. 
 
There are no known current issues with water or sewer capacity available to serve 
this Site.   
 
Sewer – City of Avondale 
Water – City of Avondale 
Power – Salt River Project   
Police / Public Safety – Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office   
Fire Protection – Rural Metro  
 
 
3. CIRCULATION 
Regional Traffic Engineer, Central Region, Tony Abbo approved of the project’s 
circulation stating: Driveway locations are not changing, accordingly, ADOT will 
not require a traffic impact study. Any work within ADOT’S right‐of‐way will 
require a permit.

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The proposed parking will include 26 spaces consisting of decomposed granite and 
2 ADA compliant spaces consisting of concrete. The driveways are to be 
decomposed granite as well. 
 
 
G. 
Legal Description  
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA, STATE OF 
ARIZONA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER 
OF SECTION 7, OWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND 
MERIDIAN; THENCE NORTH 00"24'30" WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7, A 
DISTANCE OF 333.01 ' FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89"56'30" EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH 
LINE OF SAID SECTION 7 AND ALSO THE MAIN TRACK OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD 
COMPANY (FORMER SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY), A DISTANCE OF 
2342.53  FEET  TO  THE  NORTHEAST  CORNER  OF  THAT  PARCEL  DESCRIBED  RECORDED 
DOCUMENT #93‐451696, MARICOPA COUNTY, SAID CORNER BEING THE TRUE POINT OF 
BEGINNING OF THIS PROPERTY. THENCE SOUTH 00∙03'30" WEST 235.00 FEET TO A POINT 
LYING 50 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EXISTING MAIN TRACK; THENCE SOUTH 
89"56'30" EAST PARALLEL WITH AND 50 FEET FROM SAID MAIN TRACK, A DISTANCE OF 
926.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00"03'30" EAST A DISTANCE OF 235.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 
89"56'30" WEST 926.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL 
MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS AS RESERVED IN THE DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 30, 1998 
AS 98‐0977524 OF OFFICIAL RECORD.  
 
H. 
Conclusion  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The  proposed  rezoning  application  to  IND‐2  Light  Industrial  IUPD  Industrial  Plan  of 
Development overlay with a railroad spur will allow the project to be used as an indoor salt 
distributing  facility  for  Salt  Works  USA.  The  development  will  only  occupy  10%  of  lot 
coverage and utilize the existing warehouse development located on the site and create a 
railroad spur to the adjacent Pacific Union Railroad. This proposed rezone will allow the 
site to be used at its best potential. As well as to let Salt Works USA continue to serve the 
Arizona Community more efficiently.

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James Philbin, P.E. 
Planning & Development 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
Phone: (602) 372-4362 
Fax: (602) 506-8762 
www.maricopa.gov/planning 
Email address: 
James.Philbin@maricopa.gov 
  
Planning & Development 
 
Engineering Plan Review 
 
 
Date:    
August 30, 2023 
 
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning & 
Development 
 
Attn: 
Andrew Lorentzen, Planner, Planning & Development Services 
 
cc: 
Michael Norris P.E., Engineering Manager, Planning and Development 
 
Bob Fedorka, PE, Engineering Supervisor, Planning & Development 
 
From: 
James Philbin, PE, Plans Examiner Engineer, Planning & Development 
 
Subject:   
Z2023048 – Saltworks – Rezone to IND-3 IUPD to allow industrial 
indoor development to utilize adjacent rail line 
APN(s): 
101-01-972E 
Engineering Review has reviewed the first plan and report routed for review on 
08/15/2023, for the subject application and has the following objections: 
 
PND TRANSPORTATION PLAN REVIEW R/W INFORMATION  
 
1. TIS is not approved by MCDOT. See attached MCDOT comments.  
 
2. Site access is via a series of private easements through adjoining parcels to 
107th Ave (MCDOT- minor arterial roadway). 
 
3. Off-site roadway improvements may be required pending the MCDOT 
approved Traffic Impact Study/Statement.  
 
4. MCDOT currently has a Transportation Improvement Project (TIP) underway 
in this vicinity (TT0511) for road and traffic signal improvements. 
 
The following stipulations will apply: 
 
1. For sites located within the County’s Urbanized Area, a Storm Water Pollution 
Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County will be required prior to issuance 
of any construction permits. This does NOT preclude the requirement to obtain 
a Notice of Intent to Discharge (NOID) from the State (ADEQ), as may be 
required. 
 
2. 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.

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3. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes 
to the site layout and/or a reduction in the number of building lots may be 
necessitated by the final engineering design of the subdivision drainage 
infrastructure. 
 
4. The site is not located in a Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).  The Flood 
Control District has no comments on this application. 
 
 
 
Please contact me with any questions.

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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

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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

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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 Rezone to IND-3 IUPD to allow industrial indoor development to utilize adjacent rail 
line.  planning case(s). Please note the following MCESD requirements for site development: 
Subdivision and Infrastructure –  
An Approval to Construct application is required and must be submitted to MCESD’s 
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program for water, reclaimed water and/or wastewater system 
infrastructure. 
 
A will serve letter is required and must indicate approval from local municipality to 
discharge onsite wastewater to municipal sewerage system. 
 
For subdivision related questions, please contact the Subdivision and Infrastructure 
Program at (602) 506-1058 or email subdivision@maricopa.gov. 
Additional Notes –  
Environmental Services does not require these items for condition of approval of Z2023048, however 
these items must be addressed with the development of the site. Environmental Services does not 
require additional review of this case. 
 
*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: Rezone to IND-3 IUPD to 
allow industrial indoor development to 
utilize adjacent rail line.  
Primary Contact Name: Jessica 
Sarkissian 
Planning Application Type: Zone Change 
with Overlay 
APN(s): 101-01-972E 
 
Reviewer: Souren Naradikian, P.E. 
Email: Souren.Naradikian@maricopa.gov 
Phone: 602-372-2907 
Planner Name: Andrew Lorentzen 
Planning Case #: Z2023048 
Date: June 15, 2023 
 
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Name
April Leamaster 
Email Address
Leamastera@gmail.com 
Address
10909 W Hill Drive 
City
Avondale 
State
AZ 
Zip Code
85323 
Phone Number
6238102055 
Fax Number
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Case Number / Project 
Name 
Z2023048 – Saltworks 
Planning & Zoning 
Commission Hearing Date 
08/08/2024 
Reason for the Objection of 
the Subject Case 
I virtually attended the meeting this morning. I raised my hand 
to discuss the above case and was not acknowledged until 
after the case was heard. 
 
I am disappointed that the commission did not give much 
credence to the city of Avondale’s objection to this case. I 
noted several commissioners mentioned growing up in the 
area; however, they do not live here now and will not be 
subject to the increased noise, dust and traffic. 
 
I live on Hill Dr and while I do not live within 300 ft of the lot; the 
access road which will be used by trucks delivering salt is 
directly behind my home. The increased noise from multiple 
deliveries of salt via trucks as well as the additional train cars 
using the new rail spur will impact our quality of life. The 
increased truck traffic on 107th Ave will also be an impact to 
our development. 
 
What will be the operating hours for the facility? Will it be 
Monday – Friday during normal business hours or will it be 
24/7? 
 
I understand a public hearing was held in 2003; however, the 
homes within 300 ft (which received notices) were not built or 
sold at the time of the meeting. I imagine that is the reason only 
1 resident attended. 
Electronic Signature 
Agreement 
I agree. 
Electronic Signature
April Leamaster 
 
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Name
Sam Pearson 
Email Address
Sampearson214@gmail.com 
Address
11014 W Hill Dr 
City
Avondale 
State
Arizona 
Zip Code
85323 
Phone Number
6027157014 
Fax Number
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Case Number / Project 
Name 
Avondale Zoning Salt Project 
Planning & Zoning 
Commission Hearing Date 
8/8/24 
Reason for the Objection of 
the Subject Case 
Do not want increased traffic by car, train, and truck so close to 
the new housing development.  
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Name
Stephany  
Email Address
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Address
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City
Avondale 
State
AZ 
Zip Code
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Phone Number
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Case Number / Project 
Name 
Z2023048- Saltworks 
Planning & Zoning 
Commission Hearing Date 
August 8 
Reason for the Objection of 
the Subject Case 
There is a lot of noise and traffic coming from mc85 already 
and a club that’s loud on the weekends. With people speeding 
and the train plus this new facility. I work nights shifts and sleep 
during the day it will just create more traffic and noise around 
our homes. Plus more debris in the air possibly damaging our 
homes and cars in the long run.  
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Agreement 
I agree. 
Electronic Signature
Stephany lopez 
 
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#Z2023048 
Planning & Zoning 
Commission Hearing Date 
Saltworks Hearing Date - 8/8/24 
Reason for the Objection of 
the Subject Case 
Impacts traffic in our community. 
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Name
Gilbert Moreno 
Email Address
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Address
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City
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Name 
Case #Z2023048 - Saltworks Hearing Date - 8/8/24 
Planning & Zoning 
Commission Hearing Date 
8-08-2024 
Reason for the Objection of 
the Subject Case 
Way to close to homes and traffic is already a lot with AMS 
school on 107 ave and Buckie . Salt is not good for homes or 
cars and trucks  
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Name
Casandra Magana 
Email Address
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Address
10772 W Buchanan St 
City
Avondale 
State
AZ 
Zip Code
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Phone Number
6022450710 
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Case Number / Project 
Name 
Z2023048 -Saltworks 
Planning & Zoning 
Commission Hearing Date 
8/8/24 
Reason for the Objection of 
the Subject Case 
I live in the Vista Del Verde community behind the proposed 
project. It shouldn’t be near our or another community. I’m 
afraid there will be more traffic of trucks, more noise, damage 
to cars/property due to the salt, and air quality. Please don’t let 
this project go through.  
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