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August 21, 2024
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Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Board Hearing Date:
August 21, 2024 (Continued from June 12, 2024)
Case #/Title:
Z2023014 – White Barn Events Center
Supervisor District:
1
Applicant/Owner:
Rodney Jarvis / Greenfield Properties LLC.
Request:
Special Use Permit (SUP) for a wedding venue / events center in the
Rural-43 zoning district
Site Location:
Generally located NE of the NEC of Greenfield Rd. & Pecos Rd. in
the Gilbert area
Site Size:
Approximately 2.36 acres
County Island Status:
Yes – Town of Gilbert
Additional
Comments:
The frontage ROW is within the Town of Gilbert’s jurisdiction.
Engineering condition ‘h-2’ stipulates the applicant must receive the
Town’s approval of the traffic report prior to building permits.
The Town commented they would prefer the applicant annex into
and develop in the Town. This would include full frontage street
improvements with a turn-lane, and connection to the Town’s sewer
system as opposed to the proposed onsite septic system.
Prior to the Commission hearing, staff received an additional
opposition representing two immediately adjacent parcels. Staff
received a letter of support from the adjacent church and a support
petition with 127 names representing an unknown area.
Eight residents spoke in opposition at the Commission hearing with
an additional resident in opposition choosing not to speak(nine
opposed). Two Speakers appeared who spoke in favor with an
additional 14 people in favor who choose not to speak (16 in
support).
To date staff has received a total of two items of support with one
being the aforementioned petition with 127 individuals.
To date staff has received written comments from 53 individuals in
opposition, an opposition petition with 159 additional verifiable
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signatures, a neighborhood survey indicating 64 local residences in
opposition and a change.org internet petition indicating 128 names
in opposition. Three of the written opposition comments are within
300’ of the subject site. This level of opposition has not triggered a
super-majority (four affirmative) vote requirement of the Board for
SUP approval.
After
hearing
neighbor
testimony
and
discussion,
the
Commission’s recommendation was for a 10-year SUP validity
period (whereas the staff report included condition ‘c’. for a 15-year
SUP):
c. This special use permit shall expire on June 12, 2039 2034, or
upon termination of the use for a period of 90 or more consecutive
days, whichever occurs first. All site improvements associated with
the SUP shall be removed within 90 days of such expiration or
termination of use.
The location on a frontage road along a major arterial is appropriate
for a public assembly use. It is proximate to the LDS Gilbert Temple,
a church, and a charter school.
At the applicant’s request, this item was continued from the June
12, 2024 Board hearing. Since the continuance there has been no
new material provided from the applicant. There has been
additional opposition received since the continuance.
Commission
Recommendation:
On 5/9/24, the Commission voted 7-1 to adopt a motion
recommending the Board of Supervisors approve Z2023014
subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘l’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the site plan entitled
“White Barn Wedding Venue“, consisting of 8 full-size sheets, dated June 24, 2023 and
stamped received October 2, 2023 except as modified by the following conditions.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the narrative report
entitled “White Barn Events Center”, consisting of 8 pages, dated March 20, 2024 and
stamped received March 20, 2024 except as modified by the following conditions.
c.
This special use permit shall expire on June 12, 2034, or upon termination of the use for
a period of 90 or more consecutive days, whichever occurs first. All site improvements
associated with the SUP shall be removed within 90 days of such expiration or termination
of use.
d.
The project shall require a 6’ CMU wall on the north, east and south property lines for noise
attenuation purposes.
e.
All outdoor lighting shall be shielded so that illumination does not trespass onto
neighboring properties and is directed downward at a minimum 20-degree angle beneath
the horizontal plane of the bottom of the shielding
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f.
All commercial outdoor activity shall be moved indoors by 9:00 PM.
g.
Amplified music and dancing are prohibited in outdoor areas. Further, any amplified noise
must conform to Maricopa County Noise Ordinance (P-23) that was adopted February 15,
2006 and is regulated by the MCSO. Section IV Noise:
C. Radios and Sound Amplification Devices
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any radio, loudspeaker, musical instrument, or
other sound producing, sound reproducing, or sound amplification equipment that emits
noise that can be heard from within closed residential structures located within 500 feet of
the boundary of the property from which such noise emanates.
h.
Prior to issuance of initial building permits, all parcels shall be combined to create a single
parcel matching the SUP area.
i.
The following Planning Engineering conditions:
1. Unpermitted walls/fences on the subject property shall be addressed with the
submittal for building permits for the site development. It shall be demonstrated that
the walls/fences do not create an adverse drainage impact to the site or surrounding
properties.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits for development of the site, the
owner/applicant must provide evidence that the Town of Gilbert has approved the
Traffic Report.
3. Access to the site shall be via a one-way entrance (north) and one-way exit (south), or
as otherwise approved by the Town of Gilbert.
4. Owner/applicant shall coordinate with the Town of Gilbert for any offsite
improvements, ROW requirements and access. Provide County of TOG approved
offsite improvement plans during building permit phase.
5. SWPP provided during building permit phase.
6. 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.
7. 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 site’s drainage
infrastructure.
8. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans and Drainage report must be
submitted with the application for Building Permits.
j.
Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this SUP by the
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in accordance
with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
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k.
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the
applicant, with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the
property to enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of
application, subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any
condition, and at the time of expiration of the SUP, the property shall revert to the zoning
that existed on the date of application. It is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either
revocation due to the failure to comply with any conditions, or the expiration of the
Special Use Permit, does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to
use, divide, sell or possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value of
the property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation or
expiration of the SUP. The SUP enhances the value of the property above its value as of
the date the SUP is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of
the property as if the SUP had never been granted.
l.
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.
Presented by:
Andrew Lorentzen, Planner
Reviewed by:
Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager
Attachments:
5/9/24 P&Z Packet (33 pages)
5/9/24 P&Z Handout Memo (18 pages)
Written Opposition (106 pages)
Opposition Signatures (33 pages)
Note:
5/9/24 P&Z Minutes are available and can be provided upon request.
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
Z2023014 - White Barn Event Center
Hearing Date:
May 9, 2024
Supervisor District:
1
Applicant:
Rodney Jarvis
Owner:
Greenfield Properties LLC.
Request:
Special Use Permit (SUP) for a wedding venue / events center within the
Rural-43 zoning district
Site Location:
Generally located SE of the SEC of San Tan Village Parkway & Greenfield
Rd.
Site Size:
Approximately 2.36 acres
Density:
N/A
County Island:
Yes – Town of Gilbert
County Plan:
Rural Development Area (0-1 du/ac)
Municipal Plan:
Town of Gilbert – Residential (0-1 du/ac)
Municipal Comments:
Town of Gilbert – Objection
Support/Opposition:
None received
Recommendation:
Approve with conditions
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Project Summary:
1.
The applicant is requesting a SUP to allow a 300-guest wedding venue / events center on a pair
of parcels within the Rural-43 zoning district located in the Gilbert area located north of the
northeast corner of Greenfield Rd. and Pecos Rd. The Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO)
under Article 1301.1.11 (Special Uses) describes the following: “Land use involving large
assemblage of people”. The subject site is approximately 2.36 acres.
2.
Surrounding uses include residential homes to the east – and along the Greenfield Rd. frontage
a church directly to the north and a school to the south. There is a frontage road along Greenfield
Rd. that provides direct access to the site, the church, the school and a single-family residence.
3.
The development of the wedding / events venue, to be known as “The White Barn”, would remove
the existing single-family home and replace it with a 9,089 sq ft barn building and a 1,527 sq. ft.
chapel building. A dynamic white theme has been chosen, which will be incorporated throughout
the entire site, has been comprehensively designed to utilize the entire lot with no undeveloped
space. Landscaping has been incorporated into the design to brighten as well as add additional
sources of neighbor buffering.
4.
The site proposes two driveways with a one-way drive though configuration. The site plan
proposes 100 parking spaces with 5 ADA spaces. The applicant is proposing Monday through
Sunday operation with the majority of events taking place on weekend nights estimated between
5pm and Midnight. The applicant is proposing to cease all outdoor activity by 9 pm daily.
Site Aerial
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Proposed Site Plan
Rural-43 & Surrounding Zoning
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Proposed Building Renderings
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
5.
On-site:
Rural-43 / Vacant residential
North:
Rural-43 / Church
South:
Rural-43 / Residential and school
East:
Rural-43 / Residential
West:
Rural-43 / Arterial (Greenfield Rd.), then a park
Utilities and Services:
6.
Water:
Town of Gilbert
Wastewater:
Septic
School District:
Higley Unified School District
Fire:
Town of Gilbert
Police:
Town of Gilbert / Maricopa County Sherriff
Right-of-Way:
7.
Maricopa County currently maintains an approximate 33’ right-of-way directly adjacent to the
parcel frontage. The Town of Gilbert has annexed and maintains the remaining road infrastructure
and ROW that makes up the majority of the Greenfield Rd. access road.
Adopted Plan:
8.
Town of Gilbert General Plan (adopted Dec 6, 2012): The Town of Gilbert’s General Plan, adopted
in 2012, designates this site as ‘Rural Neighborhoods’ which allows land densities up to 1 du/ac.
Public Participation Summary:
9.
Prior to application, the applicant held two separate in-person neighborhood meetings on April 27
& June 27, 2022. Subsequent to the application, the applicant completed the required 300’
notification requirement as well as the 2 required site postings. Staff heard from one neighbor
who requested additional information but declined to comment. Staff has not received any
additional comments from any members of the public or the surrounding businesses.
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Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
10.
The Town of Gilbert has provided written notification opposing the proposed development within
the county. The Town would like for the applicant to annex the site and develop within the Town
utilizing the Town’s guidelines and potential infrastructure connections. The Town has concerns
regarding neighborhood traffic, light generation and adjacent roadway improvements. The Town
would like the project to develop with a connection to the local sewer infrastructure as opposed
to the planned septic use.
11.
The Town of Gilbert additionally owns and maintains the majority of right-of-way that comprises
the Greenfield access roadway. The Town has indicated full roadway improvements will be
necessary along the Greenfield access road with additional improvements to the intersection of
Greenfield Rd and the Greenfield access Rd.
12.
The applicant has indicated they will abide by any roadway improvements dictated by the Town
of Gilbert. The sewer/septic system issue was addressed by the applicant by indicating they
would be responsible for the waste management system and that they would rebuild any future
broken or insufficient systems without the need to attach to a municipal system. The applicant
has indicated that they will inform all hosts and guests of noise requirements as well as
implement a notification system that will direct patrons away from utilizing the neighborhood
roadways for site access.
Staff Analysis:
13.
Staff is generally supportive of the proposed use at this location due to the growing intensity of
the area and the location using the access road away from the surrounding neighborhood. Staff
sees the use as comparable to the nearby church and school in relative use intensity. The
immediate area along Greenfield Rd. frontage has high traffic volume generating uses. A use for
the large assemblage of persons is appropriate in this location if potential adverse impacts on
the residential neighborhood to the east can be mitigated, which staff believes has been
accomplished though subsequent conditions of approval.
14.
Staff recognizes and shares the Town of Gilbert’s neighborhood concerns and supports
conditions for noise and light attenuation practices as well as an outdoor use curfew of 9pm.
15.
Staff agrees with the Town of Gilbert’s infrastructure improvement requirements and has
conditioned that the Town must sign off on all transportation improvements prior to the issuance
of any site building permits.
15.
Staff agrees that sewer must be made available to this site prior to ultimate Commercial zoning.
16.
Staff understands the Town of Gilbert’s comments regarding the desired appropriate zoning
designation for the use. A SUP is the appropriate avenue of approval within Maricopa County as
assemblages of large groups of people are a required SUP use. Staff takes solace in the
understanding that the SUP will be conditioned to revisit the approval with a 10-year expiration
date. Staff does believe that as this segment of Greenfield Rd. continues build-out transitioning
to commercial/public assembly uses that Commercial zoning will ultimately be appropriate for
this site.
Recommendation:
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17.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors
approve Z2023014 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘l’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the site plan entitled
“White Barn Wedding Venue“, consisting of 8 full-size sheets, dated June 24, 2023 and
stamped received October 2, 2023 except as modified by the following conditions.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the narrative report
entitled “White Barn Events Center”, consisting of 8 pages, dated March 20, 2024 and
stamped received March 20, 2024 except as modified by the following conditions.
c.
This special use permit shall expire on June 12, 2039, or upon termination of the use for
a period of 90 or more consecutive days, whichever occurs first. All site improvements
associated with the SUP shall be removed within 90 days of such expiration or termination
of use.
d.
The project shall require a 6’ CMU wall on the north, east and south property lines for noise
attenuation purposes.
e.
All outdoor lighting shall be shielded so that illumination does not trespass onto
neighboring properties and is directed downward at a minimum 20-degree angle beneath
the horizontal plane of the bottom of the shielding
f.
All commercial outdoor activity shall be moved indoors by 9:00 PM.
g.
Amplified music and dancing are prohibited in outdoor areas. Further, any amplified noise
must conform to Maricopa County Noise Ordinance (P-23) that was adopted February 15,
2006 and is regulated by the MCSO. Section IV Noise:
C. Radios and Sound Amplification Devices
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any radio, loudspeaker, musical instrument, or
other sound producing, sound reproducing, or sound amplification equipment that emits
noise that can be heard from within closed residential structures located within 500 feet of
the boundary of the property from which such noise emanates.
h.
Prior to issuance of initial building permits, all parcels shall be combined to create a single
parcel matching the SUP area.
i.
The following Planning Engineering conditions:
1.
Unpermitted walls/fences on the subject property shall be addressed with the submittal
for building permits for the site development. It shall be demonstrated that the
walls/fences do not create an adverse drainage impact to the site or surrounding
properties.
2.
Prior to the issuance of building permits for development of the site, the owner/applicant
must provide evidence that the Town of Gilbert has approved the Traffic Report.
3.
Access to the site shall be via a one-way entrance (north) and one-way exit (south), or as
otherwise approved by the Town of Gilbert.
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4. Owner/applicant shall coordinate with the Town of Gilbert for any offsite
improvements, ROW requirements and access. Provide County of TOG approved
offsite improvement plans during building permit phase.
5. SWPP provided during building permit phase.
6. 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.
7. 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 site’s
drainage infrastructure.
8. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans and Drainage report
must be submitted with the application for Building Permits.
j.
Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this SUP by the
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in accordance
with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
k.
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the
applicant, with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the
property to enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of
application, subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any
condition, and at the time of expiration of the SUP, the property shall revert to the zoning
that existed on the date of application. It is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either
revocation due to the failure to comply with any conditions, or the expiration of the
Special Use Permit, does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to
use, divide, sell or possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value of
the property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation or
expiration of the SUP. The SUP enhances the value of the property above its value as of
the date the SUP is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of
the property as if the SUP had never been granted.
l.
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.
Presented by:
Andrew Lorentzen, Planner
Reviewed by:
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)
Site Plan (8 pages)
Narrative Report (8 pages)
Engineering comments (2 pages)
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MCESD comments (2 pages)
Town of Gilbert opposition comments (2 pages)
Deed (2 pages)
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Application Name:
Legal Description
White Barn Event Center EDR
Applicant
Case Address
T01S R06E 034, T1S R06E 34
Rodney Jarvis
16833 S GREENFIELD Rd
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:304-47-046A
602.717.9979
rqjarvis@gmail.com
GILBERT AZ 85295
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BARN/ VENUE
9,089 sq ft
CHAPEL
1,527 sq ft
Gazebo
174 sq ft
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ADJACENT RESIDENCE
GREENFIELD ACCESS
FIELD
304-47-046B
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FRONTAGE ROAD
GREENFIELD RD
BARN/ VENUE
9,089 sq ft
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SITE DATA:
Area:
102,803sf
BLDG AREAS:
Barn Venue:
9,089sf
Chapel:
1,527sf
Gazebo:
174sf
Total:
9,770sf
Coverage:
09.5%
Zoning:
RU-43
Max Height:
30ft
Setbacks:
40ft front
30ft side
40ft rear
Max Coverage:
25%
PARKING:
Required Ratio: 1:200
Required:
53
Provided:
101
Accesible:
5
UTILITY PROVIDERS:
Water: Town of Gilbert
Sewer: Onsite Septic
Power: SRP
Gas: Southwest Gas
Internet: Cox
Police: Town of Gilbert
Fire: Town of Gilbert
PROPOSED USE:
Wedding Venue
Special Use Permit per 1301.1.11.
Land use involving large
assemblage of people.
KEYNOTES:
01.
6" Concrete drive aisles and
parking spaces
02.
6" Concrete curb
03.
6" Concrete sidewalk
04.
3" Concrete pavers
05.
Artificial turf
06.
1/4- Decomposed granite
07.
Existing 6' cmu fence
08.
New 6' CMU fence to match
existing
09.
6' CMU trash enclosure with gates
10.
6' CMU mechanical enclosure
11.
Water feature
12.
6' solid white vinyl fence
13.
4' open rail white vinyl fence.
14.
Decorative gate
15.
Accessible parking spaces w/ sign
16.
Designated loading area
17.
CMU garden seating
18.
Steel turf edging
19.
25' Site Visibilty Triangle
20.
Fire Hydrant
21.
Fire Department Connection
22.
Water Line
23.
Overhead Power
24.
Grease Interceptor
25.
Septic Tank
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BARN PLANS
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16835 S GREENFIELD RD
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A:545.5 sq ft
Rest Rooms
A:609.4 sq ft
Dance Floor
A:576 sq ft
Serving
A:221.7 sq ft
Bride
A:462.5 sq ft
Storage
A:267.3 sq ft
Office
A:184.9 sq ft
North Wing
A:990.4 sq ft
South Wing
A:990.4 sq ft
Main Hall
A:2,461.5 sq ft
FOYER
A:780.2 sq ft
Covered Patio
A:565.7 sq ft
Groom
A:139.6 sq ft
Fire Riser
A:36.7 sq ft
Mezzanine
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County Comments
White Barn Event Center
NARRATIVE REPORT
related to a request for a
Special Use Permit
Related to a proposed events center on approximately 2.36 acres
located just east of the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway near the intersection of
Greenfield Road and San Tan Village Parkway
in the Gilbert area of unincorporated Maricopa County;
APN’s: 304-47-046A and 046B
Application Case #:
Z2023014
Submitted:
March 20, 2024
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INTRODUCTION:
This Narrative Report is included in conjunction with an application for a Special Use
Permit, in the existing Rural-43 zoning district, for a proposed events center (the “White
Barn Event Center”) on approximately 2.36 acres (~102,803 square feet) located just east
of the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway near the intersection of Greenfield Road and San Tan
Village Parkway in the Gilbert area of unincorporated Maricopa County.
The location is also identified with an address of 16835 South Greenfield Road, Gilbert,
and as Maricopa County Assessor Parcel Numbers 304-47-046A and 046B (the
“Property”). These parcels may be combined into one parcel at a later date.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST / DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:
The White Barn is a proposed events center, designed with a rural architectural theme,
catering to wedding ceremonies and receptions. The venue will consist of two structures,
a 9,089 square foot barn building (the “Barn”) and a 1,527 square foot chapel building
(the “Chapel”). Both buildings are designed to promote the agricultural heritage of the
area and to be an ideal destination for brides seeking a beautiful rustic setting.
A Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Elevations are included with this resubmittal.
On the western parcel of the Property (APN 304-47-046B) there is an existing residence
and accessory structure which will be removed/modified as part of this development. The
eastern parcel (APN 304-47-046A) is presently vacant and used for agricultural purposes.
The Property presently serves as a buffer / transition due to its placement between the
single largest retail, entertainment, multi-family residential and office complex in the State
of Arizona (“San Tan Village”), a public park and the Loop 202 / San Tan Freeway – all to
the west of the Site – and an existing rural, single-family neighborhood to the east. The
Site is nearly-fronted by the San Tan Parkway, which feeds the Loop 202 / San Tan
Freeway, also nearly adjacent to the Site. San Tan Village occupies hundreds of acres
on the immediate west side of the San Tan Freeway.
On the south side of Pecos, directly south of and just a few hundred feet from the Site, is
the LDS Gilbert Arizona Temple. On the north side of Pecos, directly south of and one
parcel removed from the Site, is the American Leadership Academy (the “School”), home
to over 2,000 students. To immediate north of the Site is the Life Church (the “Church”).
As the Property is surrounded with these intense uses, it is no longer viable for single-
family residential uses; it is much more appropriate as a buffer use that provides a
transition from the intense uses to the west, south and north, to the rural residential uses
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to the east. This proposal addresses that unique location with a use that responds to its
intense surroundings positively, while maintaining a rural and quiet atmosphere for the
neighbors to the east.
The White Barn will accommodate up to 300 guests with approximately 6,800 square feet
of assembly space and 3,000 square feet of support space between the two buildings.
The two buildings will only be used by one group at any given time, never overlapping.
Receptions, dinners, and dancing will be indoors only, in the Barn, containing sound
indoors. The Barn is designed with ample acoustical insulation in the walls (STC 55) and
windows (STC 35), ensuring that there will be no sound impacts to adjacent neighbors.
Outdoor activities will be used only for ceremony celebrations (with only unamplified string
instruments and vocalists—officiant and bridal couple may utilize microphones), family
photographers, and one hour for cocktails following ceremonies. There will never be any
dancing nor amplified music outdoors.
All outside activities will end by 9:00 pm. Receptions will be held only inside the Barn.
Office hours are for planning and sales purposes and will generate a minimal number of
visitors and staff at the following times: Sundays & Mondays closed, Tuesdays through
Thursdays from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Event Hours are mainly on weekends between 5:00 pm to midnight.
Event traffic is off-peak; thus, what traffic the White Barn creates will not be a burden to
the existing infrastructure. One of the aspects of the Property that makes it attractive for
the proposed use is that it has direct access to Greenfield Road and the Loop 202 / San
Tan Freeway, without the need for guests to travel on neighborhood streets. Indeed,
because Invitees will almost always be guided by GPS apps, the invitees to White Barn
events will be guided to the Property via the San Tan Parkway, and not from
neighborhood streets.
All vendors will instructed to avoid use of the neighborhood streets. At the conclusion of
Site events, temporary signs will be posted, directing exiting traffic back out to San Tan
Parkway; additionally, a Site employee will be posted at the exit and the Northbound stop
sign at Greenfield Road, directing traffic back out to the San Tan Parkway, away from the
neighborhood. If the Town of Gilbert allows it, traffic cones will be used in Greenfield Road
to direct exiting vehicles to San Tan Parkway as well.
A Traffic Statement is included with this resubmittal.
The White Barn will not seek nor obtain a liquor license. The Arizona Department of Liquor
License and Control does not require a liquor license if the venue will not sell nor profit
from alcohol. Customers will be allowed to provide their own alcohol to their guests only if
it is served by a licensed and insured bartender company, not connected with the White
Barn.
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The Barn and Chapel will have complementary country-style architecture. Both have
textured white walls with light wood doors and window frames. Both the Barn roof peak
and the Chapel steeple will not exceed the residential zoning maximum height of 30-feet,
and both are placed so as to preserve views of the LDS Gilbert Arizona Temple from
adjacent residential properties.
The proposed development of the Property conforms to the development standards of
the underlying Rural-43 zoning district.
The landscape design includes a substantial green screen for the neighbors, with
seventy-two (72), 36-inchbox trees, an artificial pond, and full-height privacy fencing on
the north and south sides of the Site. The Town of Gilbert has requested an 8-foot-high
privacy wall; this will be provided if allowed by Maricopa County. Artificial turf or
decomposed granite will cover all non-hardscaped surfaces, ensuring a dust-free, fully
finished landscape. The green screen landscape buffer and tree-lined paths will isolate
the Chapel and garden from the neighbors.
The provided 101 parking spaces are far above the required 49 spaces as required by
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. All parking and onsite circulation areas will be paved
for air quality control.
Development lighting will be dark-sky compliant. Light fixtures will be compliant with
Maricopa County requirements and will be low-elevation, low-intensity and have shielding
so that there is zero bleed-over at the lot line. There will be sufficient lighting to ensure
safe egress at the building exits and low-level path lighting to the parking area.
Signs will conform with Maricopa County requirements.
RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES:
The Property is located in the central Town of Gilbert area within an unincorporated area
of Maricopa County and is immediately adjacent to the Town of Gilbert to the west (west
of the Greenfield Road frontage road).
The use and zoning of the surrounding properties are as follows:
North:
Life Church and single-family residential, all within the jurisdiction of Maricopa
County and all zoned Rural-43.
East:
Single-family residential, within the jurisdiction of Maricopa County and zoned
Rural-43.
West:
Immediately across the Greenfield Access Road frontage road is Discovery
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District Park, a major park and retention area managed by the Town of Gilbert
and located on State-owned land, which is located within the boundary of the
Town of Gilbert and is zoned Public Facilities/Institutional (PF/I). Further to the
west is San Tan Village, which is the single-largest retail, entertainment, multi-
family residential and office complex in the State of Arizona.
South:
Single-family residential within the jurisdiction of Maricopa County and zoned
Rural-43. Further to the south is the American Leadership Academy school,
which is located within the boundary of the Town of Gilbert and is zoned SF-35
(Single-family Residential - Detached; 35,000 square foot minimum net lot
size). On the south side of Pecos, directly south of and just a few hundred feet
from the Site, is the LDS Gilbert Arizona Temple.
As mentioned previously, the Property serves as a buffer, or transition, from San Tan
Village and the Loop 202 / San Tan Freeway, located to the west of the Site, and the
existing rural, single-family residential uses to the east.
As the Property is surrounded by these intense uses, it is no longer viable for single-
family residential uses; it is much more appropriate as a buffer use as a transition from
the intense uses to the west, south and north, to the rural residential uses to the east.
This proposal addresses that unique location with a use that responds to its intense
surroundings positively, while maintaining a rural and quiet atmosphere for the neighbors
to the east.
Additionally, the presence and proximity of the existing LDS Gilbert Arizona Temple
lends the Property to accommodating uses such as the proposed White Barn Event
Center.
LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY:
As noted above, the Property has excellent accessibility. The site has direct frontage
along the west to the Greenfield Access Road frontage road, which provides access to
Greenfield Road (which becomes San Tan Village Parkway further to the north) and has
a partial interchange with the Loop 202 / San Tan Freeway. Greenfield Access Road is
maintained by the Town of Gilbert. Greenfield Road also provides access to Pecos Road.
Full access interchanges are near to the Property at Val Vista and Williams Field Roads.
Two driveways are proposed onto Greenfield Access Road frontage road; a Traffic
Statement is provided with this resubmittal.
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CIRCULATION:
As noted above, the Property has excellent accessibility with direct frontage along the
west to the Greenfield Access Road frontage road, which is a two-lane paved roadway
that extends from Greenfield Road to the north. The Greenfield Access Road frontage
road has an undetermined right-of-way width.
The Town of Gilbert has indicated that full-street improvements will be required on
Greenfield Access Road with this development, and that an inbound right-turn lane
installation at the Greenfield Road intersection will be required due to potential peak
traffic impacts from the event center.
The proposed offsite Improvement Plans for the Greenfield Access Road have been
submitted to the Town of Gilbert, who by virtue of their willingness to provide comments
and seek corrected plans has given their preliminary approval to the proposed
improvements and the project itself. The Town of Gilbert has asked that the plans be
revised and re-submitted to the Town of Gilbert. This will be completed as required by
MCDOT / Maricopa County.
Roadway improvements and/or right-of-way for the Greenfield Road frontage road, and
any offsite improvements, will be as agreed to or required by MCDOT and/or the Town of
Gilbert.
Two driveways are proposed onto the Greenfield Road frontage road as indicated on the
Site Plan included with this resubmittal. Driveway location and the number of driveways,
including secondary access remoteness requirements, shall in accordance with MCDOT
/ Town of Gilbert requirements.
Event traffic is off-peak; thus, what traffic the White Barn creates will not be a burden to
the existing infrastructure. One of the aspects of the development that makes it attractive
for this type of use is direct access to Greenfield Rd and the Loop 202 / San Tan
Freeway, without the need for guests to travel on neighborhood streets.
Because Invitees to the development nearly always utilize GPS apps, the invitees to
White Barn events will be guided to the Property via the San Tan Parkway, and not from
neighborhood streets. All vendors we will instructed to avoid use of the neighborhood
streets. At the end of Site events, temporary signs will be posted, directing exiting traffic
back out to San Tan Parkway; additionally, a Site employee will be posted at the exit and
the Northbound stop sign at Greenfield Road, directing traffic back out to the San Tan
Parkway, away from the neighborhood. If the Town of Gilbert allows it, traffic cones will
be used in the Greenfield Road to direct exiting vehicles to San Tan Parkway as well.
A Traffic Statement is provided with this resubmittal.
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The provided 101 parking spaces are far above the required 49 spaces as required by
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. We also have a Parking Agreement with the
American Leadership Academy school located to south of the Property if the need arises
for overflow parking for either the White Barn Event Center or the school.
All Internal circulation and parking areas will utilize a “dust-free” surface as required by
MCDOT.
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE:
At the present time, the Property is proposed to be developed in one (1) phase.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES:
As this project is non-residential in nature, no community facilities or services are
necessary or are to be provided other than those that support the intended uses on the
site.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES:
Police protection will be provided by the Town of Gilbert / Maricopa County Sheriff’s
Office. Fire protection will be provided by the Town of Gilbert, as it currently does.
Water service will be provided by the Town of Gilbert. Wastewater will be addressed via
an onsite septic treatment system. In the event of failure of the proposed septic system, a
new system will be installed per Maricopa County requirements in effect at that time. This
method is consistent with adopted policies and procedures of Maricopa County. Dry
sewer for connection to the Town of Gilbert’s wastewater system is not contemplated, but
can be provided if and when the Town would allow connection without annexation.
Refuse collection will be provided by a private company.
Electric service is provided by SRP (Salt River Project). Telecommunications services
(phone, cable, internet) are available from Cox Communications, CenturyLink
Communications and other providers.
The Property is located within the Higley Unified School District. As a non-residential
development, no impact to the school district is anticipated.
A Preliminary Drainage Report is included with this submittal. All retention and drainage
will meet Maricopa County Flood Control District (MCFCD) requirements as approved
through this zoning application.
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Legal Description:
PARCEL NO. 1:
THE EAST 264.83 FEET OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE GILA
AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA.
PARCEL NO. 1A:
AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER AND
UNDER THE NORTH 15.00 FEET OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST
OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA.
EXCEPT THE EAST 264.83 FEET
THEREOF. PARCEL NO. 2:
THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34,
TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND
MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA;
EXCEPT THE EAST 264.83 FEET THEREOF.
Planning & Development
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Maricopa.gov
Anh Harambasic, PE
Planning & Development
Phone: (602) 506-3611
www.maricopa.gov/planning
email address:
Anh.Harambasic@maricopa.gov
Maricopa County
Planning & Development Department
Date:
March 20, 2024
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning &
Development
Attn:
Andrew Lorentzen, Planner, Planning & Development Services
cc:
Bob Fedorka, PE, Engineering Supervisor, Planning and Development
From:
Anh Harambasic, PE, Plans Examiner Engineer, Planning &
Development
Subject:
Z2023014 –White Barn Wedding Venue.
APN(s):
304-47-046A and 304-47-046B. 16835 Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ
Summary- SPECIAL USE PERMIT- Request for construction of two structures and
parking lot to accommodate a wedding venue of up to 300 guests.
Engineering Review has reviewed the 3rd plan (EDR#3), for the subject application
and has no objections provided any approvals include the following stipulations:
1. Unpermitted walls/fences on the subject property shall be addressed
with the submittal for building permits for the site development. It shall
be demonstrated that the walls/fences do not create an adverse
drainage impact to the site or surrounding properties.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits for development of the site,
the owner/applicant must provide evidence that the Town of Gilbert
has approved the Traffic Report.
3. Access to the site shall be via a one-way entrance (north) and one-way
exit (south), or as otherwise approved by the Town of Gilbert.
4. Owner/applicant shall coordinate with the Town of Gilbert for any off-
site improvements, ROW requirements and access. Provide County of
TOG approved offsite improvement plans during building permit phase.
5. SWPP provided during building permit phase.
6. 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.
7. 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 site’s drainage infrastructure.
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8. Detailed Grading and Drainage (Site Infrastructure) Plans and
Drainage report must be submitted with the application for 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
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The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has completed review
for the White Barn Event Center Plan of Development for an event center and wedding chapel
planning case(s). Please note the following MCESD requirements for site development:
Drinking Water –
Per the Safe Drinking Water Act, any water system that supplies more than 25 people or 15
service connections per day for at least 60 days per year is classified as a Public Water
System (PWS).
•
A Public Water System application and a New Source Approval application are
required and must be submitted to the MCESD’s Drinking Water Program. A water
quality analysis report will be required with submittal and is good within one-year of
testing.
For additional Drinking Water related questions, please contact the Drinking Water program
at (602) 506-6935 or by email at sdwquestions@maricopa.gov.
Onsite Wastewater –
A Notice of Intent to Discharge application for an onsite wastewater treatment (septic)
system is required for any construction. Application must be submitted to the MCESD
Onsite Wastewater Program.
•
Wastewater is not permitted to discharge to an adjacent parcel’s septic system.
A Minor Plan Review application must be submitted for any existing 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.
An Onsite Application for Abandonment must be submitted for any onsite wastewater
treatment (septic) system(s) that are to be abandoned. Then following the abandonment, a
Project Name: White Barn Event Center
Plan of Development for an event center
and wedding chapel
Primary Contact Name: Adriana Uchytil
Planning Application Type: Zone Change
with Overlay
APN(s): 304-046A, 304-47-046B
Reviewer: Souren Naradikian, P.E.
Email: Souren.Naradikian@maricopa.gov
Phone: 602-372-2907
Planner Name: Andrew Lorentzen
Planning Case #: Z2023014
Date: February 23, 2023
Water and Waste Management Division
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Certification of Closure/Abandonment must be submitted immediately after the work is
completed.
For Onsite Wastewater related questions, please contact the Onsite Program at (602) 506-
6666 or by email at septicquestions@maricopa.gov.
Environmental Health –
For any food service operations occurring on site, where food is offered, sold, or prepared
from a fixed/permanent location, requires submittal of a Permanent/Fixed Food
Establishment Permit application.
•
Additional information for permanent/fixed establishments can be found on the
Environmental Health webpage.
For any on site catering services, food caterers must submit a Permanent/Fixed Food
Establishment Permit application or have an issued operating permit with the MCESD
Environmental Health program.
•
Additional information for permanent/fixed establishments can be found on the
Environmental Health webpage.
For Environmental Health related questions, please call (602) 506-6824.
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.
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 Z2023014 , 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.
Mr. Andrew LorentzenPlannerMaricopa County
Planning and Development
Dept.
(602) 506
- 3301
Dear Andrew Lorentzen
,
Planning staff at the Town of Gilbert has reviewed the proposal for the White Barn Event Center, a banquet center with approximately 11,000 s.f. of indoor space located near the northeast corner of Pecos and Greenfield Roads. The applicant for this project
, Mr. Rod
ney Jarvis, has indicated that the
County Board of
Supervisors
has requested input from the Town in determining the suitability of the
proposed event center for this site.
The Town of Gilbert maintains a position
which encourages t
he annexation
of any new
development
on County land within the Gilbert Planning Are
a. Any proposed development is also
strongly encouraged to be
built to the development standards required by the Town.
This position
creates several challenges for this development.
Shoul d this development be annexed into the Town, it
would be recommended initially for
equivalent
zoning to the existing County zoning designation (SF
- 43)
to be integrated into the Town zoning ordinance.
The use for this site within County property would be
designated as a
banquet facility.
We currently do not allow a banquet facility to be constructed in any
residential
zoning district
( s e e A p p e n d i x A
) . Should the property be annexed into the Town in the
future,
a rezoning and General Plan Amendment would be required in order to support the development. In addition, any County development within the Gilbert Planning Area is
strongly encourage
d to
meet Town
development standards
. Town staff has identified
a number of concerns
with the proposed
site design
,which includes some deficiencies in meeting
Town
development
standards and
may
cause
impacts on surrounding properties. These concerns are identified below and in a set of
additional site
plan
comment
s p rovided in
Appendix
A
.
- Access drives:
Access drives as proposed by the applicant are closer together than Town
requirements for drive spacing and secondary access remoteness.
- Traffic improvements:
Full street improvements w
ill be required on Greenfield Access Road
with
any development
. An in
bound
right
-turn lane installation at the Greenfield Road intersection
will
be required
due to peak traffic impacts
from the event center.
- Noise:
Additional screening w
ould be required, utilizing landscaping and a screening wall with a
max. height of 8’.
Town has had large numbers of noise complaints associated with other event
centers
near residential areas within Town limits, and Town would likely recommend additional
use permit stipulations to avoid impacts on surrounding properties from outdoor activit
ies.
- Lighting:
The Town would require more information to
assess potential
lighting impacts,
which
have been the subject of complaints from other event centers adjacent to residential areas in
the Town.
Lighting i
mpacts must be fully mitigated with shiel
ded lighting fixtures and lighting
location appropriate for development adjacent to residential uses.
- Septic:
T he T own has c
oncerns about the long
-term viability of the proposed septic system on
the site. Town has concerns that a future septic system failure would require connection to Town sewer or approval of a new County septic system. The Town is sensitive to the argument
by the applicant identifying
difficulties in redeveloping the
subject property for single
-family residential uses.
However, Town staff has concerns about the
transition between land uses
which will be created with the
approval of this development, given t
hat it
will cause a neighboring home
to the south
with RU
- 43 zoning
to be located immediately between the
existing Gilbert American Leadership Academy school and the proposed event center. T
own planning
staff has concerns about the compatibility of land us
es should the property be annexed into Town
limits
with non
-residential zoning in the future.
Please contact
Noah.Schumerth@GilbertAZ.gov
with further questions about the Town’s review
of the proposed White Barn Event Center.
Best,
Noah Schumerth Planner II
, Town of Gilbert
DATE:
May 8, 2024
TO:
Planning & Zoning Commission
From:
Andrew Lorentzen – Planner
SUBJECT:
Z2023014 - White Barn Event Center
Agenda Item: 3
Since publishing the staff report, Staff has received 2 letters of opposition representing 1 address
directly adjacent to the proposed site. Neighbor concerns include noise, parking, frequency of
events and issues with the existing neighboring church and school.
The applicant has submitted 1 letter of support from LifeChurch, the direct neighboring church
facility to the north of the proposed site. Additionally, the applicant has provided Staff with a
petition of support signed by 127 individuals. Due to the late submission, staff has not had an
opportunity to map the locations of the signees.
Please find all additional articles of opposition / support attached.
Attachments:
Ladani Opposition (1 page)
Razmi Opposition (1 page)
LifeChurch Support (1 page)
Petition of Support (14 pages)
1
Andrew Lorentzen (PND)
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:15 PM
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Andrew Lorentzen (PND); Michael Ordahl (PND)
Subject:
Case # Z2023014
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Dear Michael and Andrew, I am writing to inform you of our disagreement and unhappiness about the permit request
for an event center that is being permitted by Maricopa county. I am a resident of the fairview st. My address is 16031 E.
Fairview St and I have been informed that the house behind my house with the address 16835 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert
az, 85295 is being transformed to an event center.
Please be advised that this will create immense disturbance to our neighborhood and our community. There is a Church
on the east side of my house and there is a school, American Leadership Academy behind my house as well. I am
already suffering quite a lot of traffic at the intersection of S greenfield and fairview and people come into our street and
park in front of my house. They leave trash around and make our commute really difficult sometimes because they
obstruct the road and my gate.
This house is right behind my house and I will be impacted by this development more than anyone else. This will create a
lot of noise in my backyard that will cause disturbance to our peace and quiet, specially over the weekends and nights
when the events occur. I purchased this property to enjoy a quiet country life and this will completely destroy it.
Additionally, this will have a significant impact on the value of my house. I can already predict that it will cause a huge
amount of traffic in a very congested area without proper access and roads.
Please do not allow this to happen. This is a residential neighborhood and should be allowed to have commercial
activities in the area.
Leila Ladani, PhD, ASME Fellow
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Director; Manufacturing Innovation Center (MAGIC)
School For Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Arizona State University
Phone: 860‐995‐9893
1
Andrew Lorentzen (PND)
From:
Jafar Razmi <jrazmi@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:27 PM
To:
Andrew Lorentzen (PND); Michael Ordahl (PND)
Subject:
Fwd: Case # Z2023014
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From: Jafar Razmi <jrazmi@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 7, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Subject: Case # Z2023014
To: <Michael.ordahl@maricopa.gov>
Dear Michael and Andrew,
I am writing to inform you of our disagreement and unhappiness about the permit request for an event center that is
being permitted by Maricopa county. I am a resident of the Fairview st. My address is 16031 E. Fairview St and I have
been informed that the house behind my house with the address 16835 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert AZ, 85295 is being
transformed to an event center.
Please be advised that this will create immense disturbance to our neighborhood and our community. There is a Church
on the east side of my house and there is a school, American Leadership Academy behind my house as well. I am
already suffering quite a lot of traffic at the intersection of S greenfield and fairview and people come into our street and
park in front of my house. They leave trash around and make our commute really difficult sometimes because they
obstruct the road and my gate.
This house is right behind my house and I will be impacted by this development more than anyone else. This will create a
lot of noise in my backyard that will cause disturbance to our peace and quiet, specially over the weekends and nights
when the events occur. I purchased this property to enjoy a quiet country life and this will completely destroy it.
Additionally, this will have a significant impact on the value of my house. I can already predict that it will cause a huge
amount of traffic in a very congested area without proper access and roads.
Please do not allow this to happen. This is a residential neighborhood and should be allowed to have commercial
activities in the area.
Jafar Razmi, PhD.
Research Professor, Civil Engineering
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
GILBERT CAMPUS
WORSHIP CENTER
STUDENT CENTER
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
16831 S Greenfield Road
Gilbert AZ 85295
PHONE
480.678.8037 call or text
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LEAD PASTOR
Terry R Baughman
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Marenda Sullivan
SECRETARY - CFO
Derrick Buck
PASTORAL TEAM
Gayla M Baughman
Justin Hutchinson
Jeremiah Vigil
Andrew Loring
Steven Sullivan
Marenda Sullivan
Taylor Walters
David Jablonsky
Corey Saunders
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
Adriana Uchytil, with The White Barn Event Center, met with us recently to
share site plans and renderings of the proposed event center on the adjoining
property just south of LifeChurch. We were pleased to see the extensive planning and
intentional care to address the concerns of our community.
We were impressed with the aesthetics and design of the structures and
landscape that will be a compliment to the surrounding area. We feel this development
will be a great improvement to the neighborhood and serve some important needs of
our city. Should it be approved and developed as planned, we give our endorsement
for this project and look forward to an amicable relationship with Adriana Uchytil and
The White Barn Event Center.
Sincerely,
Terry R Baughman
Lead Pastor
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