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December 9, 2020 
Z2020027 
Page 1 of 3 
Report to the Board of Supervisors 
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
 
 
 
Board Hearing Date: 
December 9, 2020 
 
Case #/Title:  
Z2020027 - Arizona Water Company White Tanks Operations 
Center 
 
Supervisor District: 
4 
 
Applicant/Owner:  
Krista Zinser, Coe & Van Loo Consultants, INC / Arizona Water 
Company  
 
Request: 
Zone change from Rural-43 to IND-1 IUPD 
 
Site Location: 
Generally located on the southeast corner of 195th Ave. & 
Monte Vista Rd. in the Buckeye area 
 
Site Size: 
Approx. 4.1 acres 
 
County Island Status: 
Yes, Buckeye 
Additional 
Comments: 
The applicant seeks a rezone from Rural-43 to IND-1 IUPD. The 
subject property is located within the White Tank/Grand 
Avenue Plan as an industrial land use and in the Buckeye 
General Plan as a business commercial land use.  The rezone 
will have no adverse impact on the Comprehensive Plan or 
the City of Buckeye’s Municipal Plan.  Staff received one letter 
stating ADOT had no concerns. There is no known opposition.   
 
Commission  
 
Recommendation: 
On 11/5/20, the Commission voted 6-0 to recommend 
approval of Z2020027 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘h’:  
 
a. 
D of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled “Arizona 
Water Company”, consisting of 1 full-size sheets, dated 21 August 2020, and 
stamped received 28 August 2020, except as modified by the following conditions. 
 
b. 
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative 
Report entitled “White Tanks Operation Center”, consisting of 16 pages, dated 15 
June 2020, and stamped received 24 August 2020, except as modified by the 
following conditions. 
 
c. 
The following Planning Engineering condition(s) shall apply:

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1. 
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. 
 
2. 
Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual 
design only and does not represent final design approval nor shall it entitle 
applicants to future designs that are not in conformance with Section 1205 
of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and Drainage Policies and 
Standards; Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; and the MCDOT 
Roadway Design Manual. 
 
3. 
Detailed Grading and Drainage Plans showing the new site improvements 
must be submitted for the acquisition of building permits. 
 
d. 
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.  
 
e. 
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County Regulation shall be grounds for 
initiating a revocation of this Zone Change as set forth in the Maricopa County 
Zoning Ordinance. 
 
f. 
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. 
 
g. 
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the 
applicant, with the consent of the landowner.  The granting of this approval allows 
the property to enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on 
the date of application, subject to conditions.  In the event of the failure to comply 
with any condition, the property shall revert to the zoning that existed on the date 
of application.  It is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either revocation due 
to the failure to comply with any conditions, does not reduce any rights that 
existed on the date of application to use, divide, sell or possess the property and 
that there would be no diminution in value of the property from the value it held 
on the date of application due to such revocation of the Zone Change/Plan of 
Development.  The Zone Change/Plan of Development enhances the value of 
the property above its value as of the date the Zone Change/Plan of 
Development is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value 
of the property as if the Zone Change/Plan of Development had never been 
granted. 
 
h. 
The following IND-1 IUPD standards shall apply: 
  
1. 
Height: 40’ max building height. 64’ max height for single radio tower. 
2. 
Screening: 8’ high CMU block wall.

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3. 
Use of the site is limited to those that can be accommodated with on-site 
septic system as acceptable to the Maricopa County Environmental 
Services Department. 
 
 
Presented by: 
Jose Castañeda, Planner 
Reviewed by: 
Darren Gerard, Planning Manager  
   
 
Attachment: 
11/5/20 P&Z Packet (28 pages)  
 
 
Note: 
11/5/20 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: 
Z2020027 - Arizona Water Company White Tanks Operations Center 
 
 
 
 
Hearing Date: 
November 5, 2020  
 
Supervisor District: 
4 
 
 
 
  
 
Applicant: 
Krista Zinser, Coe & Van Loo Consultants, INC  
 
Owner: 
Arizona Water Company  
   
Request: 
Zone change from Rural-43 to IND-1 IUPD 
 
  
 
Site Location: 
Generally located on the southeast corner of 195th Ave. & Monte 
Vista Rd. in the Buckeye area 
 
  
Site Size: 
Approx. 4.1 acres 
 
Density: 
N/A 
 
County Island:  
Yes, Buckeye 
 
 
County Plan: 
White Tanks/Grand Avenue Area Plan – Industrial 
 
Municipal Plan: 
Imagine Buckeye – Business Commerce 
 
Municipal Comments: 
None received to date  
 
Support/Opposition: 
None known 
 
Recommendation: 
Approve with conditions

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Project Summary: 
 
1. 
Krista Zinser of Coe & Van Loo Consultants Inc., on behalf of the Arizona water Company 
(AWC), requests a zone change from Rural-43 to Industrial-1 with IUPD overlay on 
approximately 4.1 acres. The site located on the southeast corner of 195th Ave and Monte 
Vista Rd in the Buckeye area. The project site is bounded by vacant land to the north 
and south, an existing AWC well site and water treatment facility and a single-family 
residence to the east, and 195th Ave then a Park ‘n’ Ride facility to the West.  
 
2. 
The applicant is requesting the rezone to enable the site to be developed as an 
operations center for the AWC. The project proposes to construct potable water 
treatment, storage, pumping facilities, and Operations Center.  
 
3. 
The applicant has applied for an IUPD overlay as part of this zone change to implement 
variations to the IND-1 base zone development standards. The following table lists the 
development standards to be varied under the IND-1 IUPD overlay in (bold). 
 
 
Regulation 
Base Zoning District 
Regulations (IND-1) 
Proposed Zoning District 
Regulations (IND-1 IUPD)
Max Building Height 
40’ 
64’ max height for single 
radio tower. 
Minimum Front Yard Setback
15’ 
15’ 
Minimum Side Yard Setback 
30’ 
30’ 
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
30’ 
30’ 
Minimum Site Screening  
6’ Solid Block Wall 
8’ Solid Block Wall 
 
 
4. 
The proposed variations to the IND-1 development standards are to allow for 
development of a 64’ high radio tower on the site to service the facilities communication 
and allow for alternatives to the site screening requirements. The proposed project will 
be completed in a single phase.  
 
Zoning Image

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2020 Aerial Image 
 
 
Site Plan Excerpt 
 
 
5. 
It should be noted that the applicant is proposing a site plan and although the zone 
change is a legislative approval, the POD (Site Plan) will be subsequently approved 
administratively. Therefore, POD approval is contingent upon prior rezoning approval.

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Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 
 
6. 
On-site: 
 
Rural-43 / Vacant 
North: 
Monte Vista Rd. then Rural-43 / Vacant  
South: 
Rural-43 / Vacant 
East: 
194th Ave then Rural-43 / Water Treatment Facility and Single-Family 
 
Residence 
West: 
195th Ave. then City of Buckeye Commercial / Public Transportation 
Facility 
 
 
Utilities and Services: 
 
7. 
Water: 
 
American Water Co. 
Wastewater: 
Septic 
Gas: 
Southwest Gas 
Fire: 
Rural Metro 
Police:  
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office 
Electric: 
APS 
 
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 
195th Ave 
20’ 
No Changes 
Proposed 
Principal arterial 
Monte Vista 
Rd 
25’ 
No Changes 
Proposed 
Local 
194th Ave 
25’ 
No Changes 
Proposed 
Local 
 
Adopted Plan: 
 
9. 
White Tank Grand Ave. Area Plan (adopted December 2000): The property is designated 
as Industrial.  
10. 
Buckeye General Plan: Imagine Buckeye 2040 (approved April 2018): The property is 
designated as business commercial.  
 
Public Participation Summary: 
 
11. 
The applicant complied with the Maricopa County Public Participation Process with the 
required posting of the property and notification to the adjacent property owners within 
300’ of the subject site and interested parties. Staff received one letter stating ADOT had 
no concerns. Staff has not received any other calls or correspondence to the request. 
 
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 
 
12. 
N/A

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Staff Analysis: 
 
13. 
The proposed use for the Arizona water Company operations Center project is consistent 
with the land use designation of the Maricopa County White Tank/Grand Avenue Area 
Plan that designates this site for Industrial use. Additionally, the City of Buckeye General 
Plan designates the site as Business Commercial. Staff notes the City of Buckeye has 
developed the adjacent area to the west as a public transportation facility and there is 
an existing water treatment station next to residential to the east. Staff has not received 
any opposition to the proposed project from residents in the area. As such, staff finds the 
proposed zone change in character with the land use designation of the county and 
municipal area plans. 
 
Recommendation: 
 
14. 
For the reasons outlined in this report, staff recommends the Commission motion for 
Approval, subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘h’. 
 
a. 
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan 
entitled “Arizona Water Company”, consisting of 1 full-size sheets, dated 21 August 
2020, and stamped received 28 August 2020, except as modified by the following 
conditions. 
 
b. 
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative 
Report entitled “White Tanks Operation Center”, consisting of 16 pages, dated 15 
June 2020, and stamped received 24 August 2020, except as modified by the 
following conditions. 
 
c. 
The following Planning Engineering condition(s) shall apply: 
 
1. 
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. 
 
2. 
Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual 
design only and does not represent final design approval nor shall it entitle 
applicants to future designs that are not in conformance with Section 1205 
of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and Drainage Policies and 
Standards; Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; and the MCDOT 
Roadway Design Manual. 
 
3. 
Detailed Grading and Drainage Plans showing the new site improvements 
must be submitted for the acquisition of building permits. 
 
d. 
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.

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e. 
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County Regulation shall be grounds for 
initiating a revocation of this Zone Change as set forth in the Maricopa County 
Zoning Ordinance. 
 
f. 
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. 
 
g. 
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the 
applicant, with the consent of the landowner.  The granting of this approval allows 
the property to enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on 
the date of application, subject to conditions.  In the event of the failure to comply 
with any condition, the property shall revert to the zoning that existed on the date 
of application.  It is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either revocation due 
to the failure to comply with any conditions, does not reduce any rights that 
existed on the date of application to use, divide, sell or possess the property and 
that there would be no diminution in value of the property from the value it held 
on the date of application due to such revocation of the Zone Change/Plan of 
Development.  The Zone Change/Plan of Development enhances the value of 
the property above its value as of the date the Zone Change/Plan of 
Development is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value 
of the property as if the Zone Change/Plan of Development had never been 
granted. 
 
h. 
The following IND-1 IUPD standards shall apply: 
  
1. 
Height: 40’ max building height. 64’ max height for single radio tower. 
2. 
Screening: 8’ high CMU block wall. 
3. 
Use of the site is limited to those that can be accommodated with on-site 
septic system as acceptable to the Maricopa County Environmental 
Services Department.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Presented by: 
Jose Castañeda, Planner 
Reviewed by: 
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor 
 
Attachments: 
Case Map (1 page) 
 
Site Plan (1 page) 
 
Narrative Report (16 pages) 
 
Engineering comments (1 page) 
 
MCDOT comments (1 page) 
 
MCESD comments (1 page) 
 
ADOT Comments (1 page)

MARICOPA COUNTY
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Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ
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Gross Acres: 4.17 approx.
 
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Z2020027
Application Name:
Legal Description
Arizona Water Company White Tanks Operations Center EDR
Applicant
Case Address
, 
Krista Zinser for Coe & Van Loo Consultants, INC
   
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:
602.285.4739
kzinser@cv lci.com
  
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Supervisor District No.
502-67-020
ZONE CHANGE FROM RU-43 TO INDUSTRIAL-1 IUPD

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PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN
4550 North 12th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
602-264-6831
www.cvlci.com
CVL Contact:
CVL Project #:
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WHITE TANKS AWC SITE
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
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REVISION 1
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before you begin excavation.
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In Maricopa County: (602) 263-1100
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PROJECT NO. 1.07.0325701
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Coe and Van Loo L.L.C.
CELEBRATING60 YEARS
© 2018 Coe & Van Loo L.L.C.
All rights reserved to
reproduction in any format
CIVIL ENGINEER:
OWNER/DEVELOPER:
SURVEYOR:
 A PORTION OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33,
TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, OF THE G.&S.R.M.
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
ARIZONA WATER COMPANY
PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN
LOCATION MAP
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
BASIS OF BEARINGS:
BASIS OF ELEVATIONS:
PROJECT
LOCATION
VICINITY MAP
LEGEND:
SITE NOTES:
ACREAGE:
ZONE:
REQUEST:
LOT COVERAGE:
PARKING SPACES:
SCHOOL DISTRICT:
PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES:
MONUMENT SIGN DETAIL
GENERAL NOTE:
ARIZONA WATER COMPANY
Z 2020027

June 15, 2020
White Tanks 
Developer:
Arizona Water Company
8305 North Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix, AZ  85015
Attn: Richard Hacker
602-240-6860
Planning/Civil Engineering Consultant: 
CVL Consultants, Inc.
4550 North 12th Street 
Phoenix, Arizona 85014-4291
Attn: Nicholas Maxwell
602-285-4937
nmaxwell@cvlci.com
MCDS # PA2018173
Operations Center

REZONING NARRATIVE 
For 
WHITE TANKS
OPERATIONS CENTER
ARIZONA WATER COMPANY
June 15, 2020
Developer: 
Arizona Water Company
8305 North Black Canyon Highway
Tempe, AZ  85015
Attn: Richard Hacker
602-240-6860
Planning/Civil Engineering
Consultant:  
CVL Consultants, Inc.
4550 North 12th Street 
Phoenix, Arizona 85014-4291
Attn: Nicholas Maxwell
602-285-4937
nmaxwell@cvlci.com
MCDS # PA2108173

Contents
1.
Purpose of Request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.
Description of Development Proposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
 
 Nature of  the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
 
 Proposed Land Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conformance to Adopted Comprehensive Plan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 
3.
Supporting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
a. Water and Sewer Services  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
b. Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
c. Noise or Disruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
d. Landscaping  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
e. Signage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
f. Existing Land Use and Zoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4.
Location and Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5. Existing Conditions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
Surrounding Properties  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6.
Utilities and Services  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7.
I-1 Zoning Standards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
 
 Site Development Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8.
Citizen Participation Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
9.
Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
g. Hours of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Directory of Exhibits
Vicinity Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Exhibit A
Aerial Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Exhibit B 
Citizens Participation Plan Notification Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Exhibit C

Rezoning Narrative
White Tank Offi ce
CVL Consultants
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White Tanks Offi ce - in Maricopa County, AZ
Rezoning Narrative
1.
Purpose of Request:
The purpose of this narrative is to rezone a 4.17 acre parcel from RU-43 to Ind-1 with
an IUPD overlay. The purpose of the rezoning request is to allow construction of a
new operations center for Arizona Water Company (AWC). The parcel has Maricopa
County APN 502-67-020 and is located on the southeast corner of North Jackrabbit
Trail and West Monte Vista Road (Site). The project proposes to construct potable
water treatment, storage, pumping facilities, and an Operations Center for AWC
(Project). The parcel is located in Section 33, Township 2 North, Range 2 West of the
Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona.
2.
Description of Development Proposal:
Nature of the Project
AWC owns and operates a water distribution system serving the needs of this area of
Maricopa County. The Project expands the capabilities of this potable water system,
benefiting area residents and business owners in this rapidly developing region of
Maricopa County.  In addition, the improvements to Site include the construction of a
new AWC operations center which is intended to serve the needs of AWC customers
in this area.
Proposed Land Use
The parcel is identified by the Maricopa County Assessor’s map as parcel 502-67-020,
and consists of one lot. The parcel is currently zoned as Rural Residential - 1 unit per
acre (RU-43), as well as all surrounding County Parcels.  AWC is proposing to rezone
the entire 4.17 acre parcel to Planned Industrial (Ind-1), based on recommendations
received from Maricopa County Planning and Development at the Pre-Application
phase of this project’s entitlement process.  The proposed use for this site is described
under the Planned Industrial (Ind-1) zoning ordinance as a permitted use within this
zoning category. The site will comply with the Ind-1 site development standards
detailed later in this narrative.
In addition to Ind-1 zoning, AWC also proposes to include an Industrial Planned
Development (IUPD) overlay district for the entirety of this project, which was
also recommended by Maricopa County Planning and Development per
Preapplication Meeting comments.  This overlay will allow for some flexibility
related to infrastructure and equipment placement within the property.

Rezoning Narrative
White Tank Offi ce
CVL Consultants
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Three paved driveways will provide access to the site from West Monte Vista Road 
and from Jackrabbit Trail. Two driveways are for customer access to the operations 
center and one driveway is dedicated for secure employee access to the operations 
center, water infrastructure and warehouse facilities proposed on the Site.  All 
driveways are right in and right out only. There is an existing 25-foot "half-street” 
right-of-way to the north for Monte Vista Road, which serves as a residential 
collector roadway.  During the pre-application meeting for this project, Maricopa 
County stated they will require a 25' right-of-way dedication for future road 
improvements. 
3.
Supporting Information:
a. Water and Sewer Services
Water services currently exist to the Site, as part of the regional water
distribution system located within adjacent roadway right-of-ways.  Water is
provided to the site by AWC.  AWC will construct a small septic system on
the west side of the property.
b. Parking
This project provides twenty (20) customer parking spaces in total, all of which are
located near the front of the AWC operations center with two of these spaces
being ADA accessible. Twenty One (21) parking spaces are set behind a gate for
employee use.
c. Noise or Disruption
This project will include an office building occupied during normal business hours,
and also a screened by the 8' high CMU wall, facilities yard which will include
water treatment, pumping facilities, storage facilities, and a warehouse.  Arizona
Water Company will use this operations center to provide a convenient location
for customers to pay bills, make inquiries, and conduct general business. Those
activities are anticipated to minimize excessive noise or disrupt neighbors.  The site
warehouse and water treatment / storage facilities are largely automated, requiring
only occasional maintenence work.

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d. Landscaping
Landscape setbacks of 10 feet in width are provided and landscaped along the
projects north and western frontages to Jackrabbit Trail and Monte Vista Road.
Additional planting spaces are provided in parking lot islands and adjacent to the
new operations center.
e. Signage
An illuminated sign will be mounted on the front of the proposed operations
center denoting Arizona Water Company. The freestanding sign will be
oriented to the business Monte Vista street frontage. Both signs shall comply
with Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance, chapter 1404.
f.
Existing Land Use and Zoning
The Site, as well as the surrounding area land use is Urban Residential
(Low 0-6 D.U./Ac.) according to Maricopa County’s Land Use Plan.  The 
parcel is currently zoned Maricopa County RU-43 for the entirety of the project 
site, as well as adjacent parcels as described below.  RU-43 zoning
is intended for low density, large lot (1 Acre) residential development. This 
project will include a one story operations center, which is consistent with sites 
current zoning and that of the surrounding area.  Details specific to the proposed 
rezoning of the property are discussed later within this narrative.
4. Location and Accessibility:
The project site is identified by the Maricopa County Assessor’s map as parcel 502- 
67-020 and is located at the southeast corner of N. Jackrabbit Trail and W. Monte 
Vista Rd. in western Maricopa County, Arizona near the City of Buckeye. This 
development is located on a 4.17-acre parcel within a portion of the Southwest 
Quarter of Section 33, Township 2 North, Range 2 West of the Gila and Salt River 
Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona. Three paved driveways will 
provide right in access to the site from West Monte Vista Road and from Jackrabitt 
Trail. The exit from all driveways shall be right out only.
Hours of Operation
g.
The operational hours including customer service shall be 9:00 am until 5:00pm.
The radio activity will be kept for 24 hours.

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8.
Citizen Participation Plan:
As required by Maricopa County Planning and Development, this project will
include a Citizens Participation Plan, which will be prepared in conformance with
standards established by Arizona State Statute.   This process will include the posting
of informational signage, and at a minimum, the distribution of informational
mailers advising area residents and other interested parties of the proposed rezoning
of the subject property.
If required, the development team for this project will conduct a neighborhood
meeting to discuss the project and any concerns related to the same, aided by
accurate and scaled visual exhibits of the area.
Any concerns relayed via correspondence or in meetings with interested parties
will be listed and summarized, and will include a description of remedies to said
concerns.  This summary of comments and concerns will be formalized and included
within a final version of the Citizens Participation Plan, and submitted to the County
Planning Department for review and ultimate approval.
An example of the Citizens Participation Plan notification letter is included as an
exhibit to this narrative.
9.
Conclusion:
The development team has reviewed and confirmed the proposed improvements
comply with the zoning request.  In addition, the intended use improves the ability
of an area utility provider to serve the existing and future service needs of this area.
Lastly, the proposed project benefits both local and regional interests, improving
service and safety for all.  The development team looks forward to working with
Maricopa County staff in the processing of this project.

Exhibit A 
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PROJECT
LOCATION
VICINITY MAP

Exhibit B 
Aerial Map

PROJECT SITE

Exhibit C 
Citizen Participation 
Plan Notifi cation 
Letter

March 12, 2020
NOTICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 
Application Information 
Requests 
Rezoning of subject property 
Proposal 
Development of Arizona Water Company office, and water 
treatment, storage, and distribution facilities to serve potable 
water needs of area residents and users. 
Location 
Southeast corner of Monte Vista Road and Jackrabbit Trail, in 
Maricopa County, Arizona 
Size 
±4.17 acres 
Owner or Authorized Agent 
Arizona Water Company, Attn.: Richard Hacker  3805 N. Black 
Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, Arizona 85015 
Contact Person 
Nicholas Maxwell  (602) 285-4937  nmaxwell@cvlci.com 
An application has been filed with the Maricopa County Department of Planning and 
Development regarding the request above. As required by the Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance, this notice is being sent to you because property listed in your name is located within 
300 feet of the site noted above. This notice is being sent to you to inform you of this application 
and to provide you with an opportunity to relay any questions, issues or concerns regarding this 
application to the contact person listed in the top box of this page. 
THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING 
COMMISSION OR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. HOWEVER, YOU MAY RECEIVE SUCH A 
NOTICE AT A FUTURE DATE IF THE APPLICATION IS SCHEDULED FOR HEARING.

March 12, 2020 
Nicholas Maxwell 
CVL Consultants, Inc. 
4550 North 12th Street 
Phoenix, Arizona 85014 
nmaxwell@cvlci.com 
Dear Property Owner or Neighborhood Association President: 
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that a rezoning application has recently filed on behalf 
of Arizona Water Company for an approximately 4.17 acre site located at the southeast corner of 
Monte Vista Road and Jackrabbit Trail in Maricopa County, Arizona. 
Arizona Water Company owns and operates a water distribution system in this area, serving the 
needs of this area of Maricopa County.   The proposed project will expand the capabilities of this 
potable water system in this area, benefiting area residents and business owners in this rapidly 
developing region of Maricopa County.  In addition, the improvements to this project site include 
the construction of a new AWC office location, which is intended to serve the needs of AWC 
customers in this area. 
I would be happy to answer any questions or hear any concerns that you may have regarding this 
proposal. You may reach me at 602-285-4937 or by the contact information listed above. 
Sincerely, 
COE & VAN LOO 
Consultants, Inc. 
Nicholas Maxwell 
Project Manager 
NM:cl

Anthony J. Regis, PE, CFM 
Planning & Development 
501 North 44th Street, Suite 200 
Phoenix, Arizona 85008 
Phone: (602) 506-8790 
Fax: (602) 506-3282 
www.maricopa.gov/planning 
Email address: 
Tony.Regis@Maricopa.gov 
  
Maricopa County 
Planning & Development Department 
Engineering Plan Review 
  
 
 
 
Date:    
September 25, 2020 
 
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Deputy Director, Department of Planning & 
Development 
 
Attn: 
José Castañeda, Planner, Planning & Development Services 
 
From: 
Tony Regis, P.E., CFM, Plans Examiner Engineer (Drainage), 
Planning & Development 
 
cc: 
Michael Norris, P.E., Drainage Engineering Manager, Planning & 
Development 
 
Subject:   
Z2020027 – Zone change – Arizona Water Company 
 
(E2 Memo)  
Job Site Address: NEC McDowell Road and Jackrabbit Trail 
 
APN(s): 
502-67-020 
 
Engineering Review has reviewed the plans and report submittal received on August 
25, 2020 for the subject application and has no objections. 
 
Any approval of this case should include the following standard stipulations: 
 
1. 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. 
 
2. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design 
only and does not represent final design approval nor shall it entitle applicants to 
future designs that are not in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa 
County Zoning Ordinance and Drainage Policies and Standards; Floodplain 
Regulations for Maricopa County; and the MCDOT Roadway Design Manual. 
 
3. Detailed Grading and Drainage Plans showing the new site improvements must 
be submitted for the acquisition of building permits. 
 
Please contact me if you have any questions or require clarification of these 
comments.

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Company_Z2020027.doc 
 
 
 
MCDOT -- TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 
REVIEW COMMENT SHEET 
1 of 1 
Project Name: Arizona Water Company 
Location: SEC of 195th Ave & Monte Vista Rd 
MCDOT File No.: Z2020027 
Date: 09-24-2020 
Reviewer: Raj Thoutam 
Phone No.: 602-506-8940 
Consultant  Y2K Engineering 
Project No.:   
Plans Sealed By : Michelle E. Beckley 
Consultant Code: 
A = Will Comply        B = Deleted 
C = Consultant to Evaluate 
Item 
Number 
Sheet 
Number 
 
Comments 
Consultant 
Reply 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
=  =  = 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
=  =  = 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2nd REVIEW (TIS) 
 
Consultant:  Please use the code and respond to each comment in the 
Consultant Reply Column.  This sheet is for our record, please answer every 
question and sign and date your acknowledgement or the plans will be 
sent back to complete the process.  Send back the marked-up plans and a 
new set of plans along with this comment sheet.  Thank you for your 
cooperation. 
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General Project Summary: 
 
The proposed Arizona Water Company facility is located at SEC of 195th Ave 
and Monte Vista Rd. Per site plan, the site would be served by two full access 
driveway and one partial access driveway (RI/RO) that would connect to 
Monte Vista Rd and195th Ave respectively. The proposed site is estimated to 
generate 52 AM peak hour trips and 52 PM peak hour trips.  
 
Review Comments: 
 
1st review comments have been addressed in the 2nd revised traffic study 
dated 9/24/2020; therefore, there are no further comments on the study. 
 
The Traffic Statement is approved. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________ 
 
 
 
Use CODE 
"A", "B","C" 
in this column 
next to every 
comment. 
 
 
 
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Subdivision, Infrastructure & 
Planning Program 
1001 N. Central Avenue #150 
Phoenix, Arizona 85004 
Phone: (602) 506-1058 
Fax: (602) 506-5813  
TDD 602 506 6704 
Maricopa County 
Environmental Services Department 
Water and Waste Management Division  
DATE: May 15, 2020  
 
TO : 
Jose Castaneda, Planning & Development Dept. 
 
 
Planner 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FROM: Souren Naradikian, P.E. 
 
 
Senior Civil Engineer 
 
SUBJECT: Zone change from RU-43 to Industrial-1 IUPD. Z2020027 
 
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has reviewed 
documents received from the Maricopa County Planning and Development 
Department for the above referenced project. This request is for Zone change from 
RU-43 to Industrial-1 IUPD at APN # 502-67-020. Water Arizona Water Company and 
sewer Septic System. ATC and AOC must be reviewed and approved if applicable. No 
facility operation can begin prior to the approval of the above permits (issuance of 
an Approval to Construct) and a construction approval (Approval of Construction) of 
the required facilities signed by MCESD. 
 
Based on the above, MCESD raised no objection to this project to the Planning & 
Development Department in Accela Automation on May 15, 2020 and the project 
may proceed at this time subject to the following stipulations: 
 
Condition: None. 
 
It should be noted that this document does not approve the referenced project.  
Comments are provided only as advisory to Maricopa County Planning and 
Development Department to assist staff to prepare a staff report.  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 regulations in force at the time of 
application.

From: Peggy Fehlman <pfehlman@azdot.gov>  
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 1:32 PM 
To: PND PZAppeal <PNDPZAppeal@maricopa.gov> 
Subject: RE: WHITE TANKS OPERATIONS CENTER Z2020022 SE CORNER 195TH/MONTE VISTA RD. 
 
Thank you for the notification of the above-referenced proposed development.   
ADOT is neutral on this matter. As such, ADOT has no comment. 
ADOT traffic engineering may offer additional comments, it is recommended that the developer 
ascertain if a traffic study or permit will be necessary. We appreciate receiving the notice, and 
the opportunity to review and comment.  I am happy to assist with any other questions or 
concerns. 
 
Kind Regards, 
Peggy Fehlman 
Right of Way Coordinator 
ADOT Central District 
2140 W. Hilton Avenue 
Phoenix, AZ 85009 
(602)712-6622 Office 
www.azdot.gov