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September 18, 2020
Sean Watkins
Maricopa County Planning & Development Department
501 N. 44th St. #200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
RE:
Letter of Support and Authorization for Special Use Permit Case No. Z2020011 –
Eagletail Airstrip
Dear Mr. Watkins,
I Michael Tragarz, Trustee for MTCC Trust and Manager of Flying Ranch Properties LLC
own real property located at Parcel 506-27-062F Tonopah, AZ 85354, which is part of the Sun‐
Up Arizona Plat (Bk 340 Pg 40). My property includes a portion of the Eagletail runway. By this
letter, I confirm my support for the renewal of SUP Case No. Z2020011, and wish to extend my
support as a co‐applicant to the SUP renewal application filed by Gretchen House and Michael
Tragarz, who are authorized to represent me in this matter. This authorization also extends to
include Reese Anderson, of Pew & Lake, PLC, as the attorney for our group.
Please contact me with any questions. We urge your support in the renewal of this SUP.
Sincerely,
For MTCC Trust and
Flying Ranch Properties, LLC
Michael Tragarz, Trustee and Manager
09/18/2020
From:
Solomon Sampson
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Subject:
CASE: Z2020011 Eagletail SUP
Date:
Friday, September 11, 2020 4:52:51 PM
Mr Watkins,
RE:CASE: Z2020011 Eagletail SUP
I represent the Horne Family and they own a 40 acre parcel in the Eagletail area and it is in
close proximity to the proposed renewal of the special use permit for the above case. The
parcel owned by the Horne Family is 506-27-029K and is owned in an entity called Times
Industrial Limited Partnership. We would like to express our support for the renewal and
think this would be a great opportunity as development is continuing to move west to have this
area designated for future employment growth.
If I can answer any questions please let me know and we appreciate your consideration in this
matter.
Sincerely,
Solomon Sampson
President
THE HORNE COMPANIES
Solomon Sampson
President
Phone:602-264-2181
Cell:602-391-5995
Fax:602-910-2444
2863 North Norwalk #103
Mesa, AZ 85215
ssampson@horneventures.com
From:
Tika Thapa
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Subject:
SUP Permit Case # Z2020011/Eagletail Airstrip
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:10:18 AM
Dear Mr. Watkins:
I am Tika P. Thapa, owner of 6 lots at the Eagle Tail Airstrip. I have owned the property for over 18 years.
I bought this property because of the airstrip. Although I live in Scottsdale, I enjoy visiting my property on
occasions such as the air show late last year. I enjoyed meeting different people that had flown in from
Yuma and other places for breakfast. I fully support the renewal of the captioned Special Use Permit.
Kindly give consideration to the renewal of SUP. This airstrip has been an asset to the surrounding
community for crop dusting services, emergency landing and rescue purposes. It would be greatly
appreciated if you would kindly convey my thoughts to the honorable members of the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
Best Regards.
Tika P. Thapa
From:
Rick Fox
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Subject:
Eagletail airstrip
Date:
Monday, July 20, 2020 3:42:57 PM
Sean I would like to voice my support of the sup for Eagletail airstrip.
Rick Fox
Owner
Sent from my iPad
From:
Larry Smith
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Subject:
Eageltail airport sup
Date:
Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:44:10 AM
Attn:Sean
Morning,I am one of the owners of property at eageltail air park and would like to voice my support of the sup
:z2020011 being approved.We purchased the partial needing a local runway to fly off of to service the local farmers
in the area.It would be devastating to the land owners at eageltail if the sup was not approved by destroying their
property values plus their ability to pursue their own aviation desires.I respectfully request that you renew our
special use permit #:z2020011.
Thank you. Larry smith,owner trirotor ag services
Sent from my iPad
From:
Jack Daniels
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Subject:
Special Use Permit Case #:Z2020011 for the Eagletail Airstrip.
Date:
Monday, July 20, 2020 2:32:08 PM
Dear Mr. Watkins,
Please accept this email as my support for the renewal of Special Use Permit Case #:Z2020011 for the Eagletail Airstrip. I have owned
property within this development for 16 years, and I enjoy the benefits of the airstrip. The airstrip also provides valuable support to our local
agricultural community as a base of operations for crop dusting service. The airstrip has also been used for search and rescue and emergency
services a few times over the years. This airstrip is appropriately located and a valuable asset to the community.
Please pass along my comments to the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
Sincerely,
Glenn Marion
11840 N 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Attachments area
From:
Mike Rothery
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Subject:
Renewal of Special Uuse Permit Case #Z2020011
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:37:38 PM
Dear Mr. Watkins,
Please accept this email as my support for the renewal of Special Use Permit Case #Z2020011 for the Eagletail
Airstrip. I have owned property within this development for 15 years, and I have enjoyed the benefits of the
airstrip. The airstrip also provides valuable support to our local agricultural community as a base of operations for
crop dusting service.
The airstrip has been used for search and rescue and emergency services a few times over the years. This airstrip is
appropriately located and a valuable asset to the community.
Please pass along my comments to the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of
Supervisors.
Sincerely,
Michael Rothery
From:
Frank Mwinyelle
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Subject:
Case #Z2020011
Date:
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 4:35:02 PM
Hello
Please accept this email as my support for the renewal of Special Use Permit Case
#:Z2020011 for the Eagletail Airstrip. I have owned property within this
development for about a 1.5 years, and I enjoy the benefits of the airstrip. The
airstrip also provides valuable support to our local agricultural community as a
base of operations for crop dusting service. The airstrip has also been used for
search and rescue and emergency services a few times over the years. This airstrip
is appropriately located and a valuable asset to the community. Please pass along
my comments to the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Board
of Supervisors.
Frank Mwinyelle, DNP(c)/MBA/MSN/HCM, BSN, RN
Clinical Service Director
Integrity Hospice Care LLC.
Cell: 480-202-1674
Office: 480-426-0255
Fax: 480-499-5859
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From:
John Fredricks
To:
Rachel Applegate (PND); Sean Watkins (PND)
Cc:
gretchenhouse1@gmail.com
Subject:
Eagletail airstrip case#Z2020011
Date:
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 2:38:41 PM
Dear Mr Watkins and Ms. Applegate,
I apologize for this late response to your invitation to comment.
I am an applicant for the permanent SUP for Eagletail airport AZ99 in the Huarquahala valley. I own 50 acres of
land that I purchased from Bill O’Brien in 1994. I also built and own a house situated on one of those parcels.
I very strongly support the continuing SUP and the airport as that was my primary interest in the land when I bought
it.
The permanent easement for the taxiway and runway has always been a part of the CCR’s for that property and
I intend to continue to enjoy the use of that easement in perpetuity. I would prefer that this easement continue to be a
private airport so that I can work with other landowners out there to affect improvements that would improve safe
operation of my aircraft, along with the aircraft of other likeminded owners.
I do not wish to speak at the meeting.
Sincerely,
John Fredricks
553 Carnaby Loop
Myrtle Beach SC
JFREDRICKS@kalittaair.com
734-968-1672
Sent from my iPhone
From:
amfaville@aol.com
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Subject:
Eagletail Airstrip, SUP #Z2020011
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:05:59 AM
Dear Mr. Watkins,
Please accept this email as our support for the renewal of Special Use Permit Case
#:Z2020011 for the Eagletail Airstrip. We have owned property within this
development for almost 30 years and know that this infrastructure provides a positive
economic impact to the area by reducing search and rescue costs (a prior use for
staging and logistics) and valuable support to our local agricultural community as a
base of operations for crop dusting services. This runway and its use are supported by
the adjacent landowners as was originally intended and also can be part of the long-
term planning for western Maricopa County to relieve air traffic at facilities further
east toward Phoenix. This airstrip is appropriately located and a valuable asset to the
community and the State.
We regret we cannot attend your meeting(s) in person, but know that social
distancing is the appropriate action at this time. Please include our comments to the
members of the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Board of Supervisors at their
meetings in July and August. Thank you for your consideration of our support.
Sincerely,
Andrew and Julia Faville Family
630-918-5000 mobile
Eagletail Airstrip
Maricopa County, Arizona
Special Use Permit
Case Z 99-87
2020 Renewal
Narrative Report
I.
Purpose of
Request
This request seeks renewal of the Special Use Permit which allows the operation of an
airstrip on approximately 7.52 acres located on the Eagletail Mountain Ranch (the "Ranch") in a
remote area of southwest Maricopa County, Arizona. More particularly, the airstrip is located in
the south half of Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 9 West (the "Property").
Given the remoteness of the Property, this request seeks renewal of the Special Use
Permit.
ꞏ
Description of
Proposal
The Ranch consists of approximately 700 square miles of desert. For approximately
thirty five (55) years the Ranch has functioned primarily as a desert cattle ranch and as home to
approximately 87 head of Big Horn sheep.
The Property is confined within the boundaries of the Ranch. The proposed use for the
Property is a privately owned and operated airstrip. The airstrip runs in an east/west orientation,
bisecting eight (8), forty (40) acre ownership's (the "Airstrip") consisting of eight (8) parcels. The
Airstrip is made up of two (2) parallel restrictive airstrip easements that are 3,280 feet long and
fifty(50) feet wide. The restrictive airstrip easements are bordered directly to the north and south by
two(2) 3,280 foot long, thirty-three (33) foot wide vehicular access easements. Combined, the
restrictive airstrip easements and the vehicular access easements provide a landing strip area
which is approximately 3,280 feet long and one hundred sixty-six (166) feet wide. In addition, a
one thousand (1,000) foot long by one hundred sixty-six (166) foot wide vehicle/aircraft taxi-way
is provided at each end of the Airstrip. The vehicle/aircraft taxi-ways provide safe and
convenient access to and from the Airstrip from the surrounding eight (8), forty (40) acre
sections.
Each of the owners of the eight (8), forty (40) acre sections, and incorporated parcels (the
"Owners") own, operate or are are authorized to operate any performance capable aircraft
utilizing the airstrip. The Owners purchased their parcels with the anticipation of using the
airstrip in Accordance with the established Special Use stipulations as they exist or modified in
the future. Exhibit "A" includes a list of the property owners and their respective parcel numbers.
In addition to providing a benefit to the Owners, this Airstrip provides financial and public safety
benefits to the area. During the past years, the airstrip has been used primarily for ranch
operations allowing cattle buyers and ranch guests convenient access to the Ranch. The Airstrip
has also been used by the Maricopa County Sheriffs rescue crews, local farmers in support of
their agricultural requirements, support for local youth and adult community organizations such
as the Air-forces' Civil Air Patrol, the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office, local Flight Training
Operations as a fixed checkpoint as well as reducing the training traffic within the Phoenix
TRACON Class B airspace and well as functioning, on more than a few occasions, as an
emergency landing zone.
Eagletail Airstrip
Permit Case Z 99-87
February 10, 2020
Page 3
II.
Relationship to Surrounding
Properties
As indicated above, the Airstrip bisects eight (8) forty (40) acre sections containing some associated
parcels. The remaining owners provided the Manager, Michael Tragarz to manage the affairs of the
Special Use permit and the airstrip operations at the first and subsequent five (5) year status updates
on file with the county. As agreed at the time of purchase, all owners were and are made aware,
advised and agree to the perpetual easements that were and are established and filed with Maricopa
County supporting the physical boundaries and full SAFE access operations for the residents and
users, for all vehicles, pedestrians, aircraft landing, takeoff and taxi operations. These easements
remain in place and are in full support of this Special Use Permit operation and renewal request.
Physical
Boundaries
The physical boundaries of the Airstrip are completely confined within the eight
(8), forty (40) acre sections and related parcels. Due to the location of the physical
boundaries, the configuration of the Airstrip is such that there are no neighbors located
within three hundred (300) feet of the Airstrip other than the Owners who have , through
the Supplemental Use Permit process, authorized the Manager, Michael Tragarz to
represent the interests of the Supplemental Use Permit with regard to County
requirements.
Conformance with Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Section
2308
Section 2308 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance requires that; (1) no
building, structures or portions thereof exceeding twenty (20) feet in height be erected or
altered within five hundred (500) feet of the projected center line of an existing or
proposed landing strip and (2) no building, structures or portions thereof exceeding
twenty (20) feet in height shall be erected or altered within one thousand (1000) feet from
the ends of an existing or proposed landing strip.
The design configuration of the Airstrip fully conforms to the requirements of
Section 2308. All of the structures within five hundred (500) feet of the projected center
line of the Airstrip are less than twenty (20) feet in height and the vehicle/aircraft taxi-
ways located to the east and west of the Airstrip provide the requisite one thousand
(1,000) feet from the end of the existing or proposed landing strip. Pursuant to Section
2308, no structures exceeding twenty (20) feet in height currently exist within the
vehicle/aircraft taxi ways nor can any structures be built within this area in the future.
Access
The configuration of the Airstrip and the Vehicle/Aircraft Taxi-Ways provides the
Owners with direct, individual access to the airstrip from their private parcels without
trespassing over any other public or privately owned land.
Eagletail Airstrip
Permit Case Z 99-87
February 10, 2020
Page 4
Operation
Due to the Airstrip's "private" status, immediate air and ground traffic will be
limited to the Owners, those who have permission to use it and emergency situations. It
will operate under Visual Flight Rules only. In support of an Arizona State University
aviation research group program, the Airstrip owners provided an opportunity and an
airstrip environment to design, install and test a unique, private airstrip marking and
lighting system. The System allows for increased operational safety but clearly defining
the actual runway area in contrast to the vehicle access as well as the designate clear
zones located at both ends of the runway beyond the displaced thresholds. Additionally,
solar lights associated with each runway designated marker provide an increased safety
margin to emergency operations, should they become necessary during low light or
reduced visibility operations consistent with FAA Day, visual flight rules. the Airstrip's
hours of operation will remain Day VFR by Federal Aviation Regulations until approval of additional
operations are approved by the County. The Airstrip will be used by (the Owners) in accordance
with the Supplemental Use Permit, its stipulations and any amendments provided in the
future by Maricopa County. These flights will be made in single or multi engine aircraft,
the size will be consistent with the configuration of the runway, taxiways and accesses
established by Federal Aviation Airport Design Criteria, as appropriately applied and any
future development. .
D.
Signs
The Airstrip Shall be identified by a sign posted on the Property.
Benefits to the
Community
The renewal of this Special Use Permit to operate a private airstrip at this location will result
in benefits to the community. These benefits include: (a) the ability of Maricopa County to address
and require certain safety standards and procedures which will ensure the safe and proper use of the
Airstrip. (b) the surrounding property owners will realize enhanced use and enjoyment of their
property. (c) as provided for is the current Special Use Permit, support for the local farming
community by reducing the cost of production of their crops. (d) allow the area landowners to attract
interested investors and users to develop the area and attract additional tax base to the County to
properly manage the future development of the Harquahala Valley and surrounding areas.
Safety
Renewal of this Special Use Permit for a private airstrip at this location will
provide a means by which Maricopa County and other applicable governmental
authorities can require and ensure the safety standards and procedures, as operationally
applicable, and outlined in the Federal Aviation Regulations and guidance as applied and
relative to the design, maintenance and operation of this Airstrip are addressed and or
implemented as the development of the airstrip proceeds over the coming years .
Eagletail Airstrip
Permit Case Z 99-87
February 10, 2020
Page 5
Use and Enjoyment of
Property
The Owners' enjoyment of their property will be enhanced without compromising
the use and enjoyment of other property owners. Each of the Owners will have individual
access to and from the Airstrip, allowing the Owners another means by which to access
their property.
Location and
Accessibility
The Property is located in a remote area of Maricopa County, approximately 12
miles south of Interstate 10, and 16 miles west of Phoenix. More particularly, the Airstrip
is located in the south half of Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 9 West. Vehicular
access to the Property is from I-10 and Baseline Road.
Eagletail Airstrip
Permit Case Z 99-87
February 10, 2020
Page 6
Circulation
System
The Airstrip lies in an east/west configuration with access from adjoining properties and
vehicle/aircraft taxi-ways.
VIL
Development
Schedule
The Airstrip is currently developed land encumbered by restrictive easements recorded on
January 4, 1994. There are no additional improvements contemplated on the land designated as
the runway, taxiway and vehicular easements at the present time other than dust, water, and
debris control as well as surface control for the benefit and safety of flight and ground operations.
ꞏ Public Utilities and Services
The Property is served by the following public/private utilities:
Utility
Provider
Water
Electricity
Telephone
Septic ꞏ
Trash
Police Service
Fire Protection
Global Water Resources and private wells
APS
Arizona Telephone Company, US West, Bell Atlantic Cellular
NIA
NIA
Maricopa County Sheriffs Department Harquahala
Valley Fire District
Conformance with Adopted General
Plans
According to the Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan, adopted October 20, 1997, the
Property is considered a Rural Development Area (a "RDA"). A RDA generally lies outside the
General Plan Development Area of the municipalities and is not covered by an area land use plan
or any other regulatory program. Typically these areas are vacant land or rural in character with
minimal, if any, infrastructure or public services. Primary land uses of a RDA are low-density
residential, agricultural, and other compatible public and private non-residential uses, such as but
not limited to, agricultural support services, ranching, hunting clubs, recreational areas, dude
ranches, RV parks and churches.
The proposed Airstrip is fully consistent with a RDA. The Property is vacant and located
near sparsely developed land. The Property lies well outside the General Plan Development Areas
of any of the surrounding municipalities, lacks any substantial infrastructure or public services and
is not covered by an area land use plan or any other regulatory program. The low-density residential
development that does exist in the area is rural in character. These dwellings depend on septic tanks
and individual wells or municipal water and sewer systems. Due to the rural character of the area,
the operation of an airstrip at this location is a compatible private non-residential use which
provides support services for aviation, agricultural and ranching activities and the surrounding area.
Eagletail Airstrip
Permit Case Z 99-87
February 10, 2020
Page 7
Exhibit A
Property Owner List
Fying Ranch Properties (Michael and Cheryl Tragarz
(FAA and Owners designated Airport Manager)
3122 W. Ceton Drive
Laveen, AZ 85339
506-27-62E
506-27-62M
506-27-62K
MKA Family Trust
Frank A.K. And Sharia L. Mwinyelle
33031 N Ash Tree Lane
San Tan Valley AZ 85142
506-27-062L
Tri Rotor AG Services Inc
Larry Smith
P.O. Box 498
Somerton AZ 85350
506-27-062J
FRT Associates LLC
Michael Rothery
2454 E. Jensen St
Mesa AZ 85213
506-27-058F
Tika and Tara Thapa
9590 E. Larkspur Dr
Scottsdale AZ 85260
506-27-058N
506-27-058R
Michael Rothery
2454 E. Jensen St
Mesa AZ 85213
506-27-058J
Eagletail Airstrip
Permit Case Z 99-87
February 10, 2020
Page 8
Exhibit A Property
Owner List (continued)
John W. Fredericks
368 NH Route 11 Unit 201
Farmington, NH 03835
506-27-058H
506-27-56
Andrew Faville McFarlane/Julie Roush
625 North First
Geneva, IL 60134
506-27-061B
David / Brittain M / Sarah M Faville
625 North First
Geneva, IL 60134
506-27-061A
Glenn E. Marion
17 E. Ruth Ave unit 106
Phoenix, AZ 85020
506-27-57B
Richard Fox
7461 W. Firebird Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
506-27-057A
Stephen and Stephanie K. Kooistra
5205 S 547th Ave
Tonopah, AZ 85354
506-27-059D
506-27-59E
Lyle and Irene Spargo
54651 W. Sunland Ave
Tonopah, AZ 85354
506-27-55A
506-27-55B
Robert Fedorka, P.E.
Planning & Development
501 North 44th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Phone: (602) 506-7151
www.maricopa.gov/planning
Email address:
Bob.Fedorka@maricopa.gov
Maricopa County
Planning & Development Department
Engineering Plan Review
Date:
March 2, 2020
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Department of Planning & Development
Attn:
Sean Watkins, Planner, Planning & Development Services
From:
Robert
Fedorka,
P.E.,
Engineering
Supervisor,
Planning
&
Development Services
cc:
Michael Norris, P.E., Engineering Manager, Planning & Development
Subject:
Z2020011 SUP - Modification of Stipulations – Eagletail Airstrip
(E1 Memo)
APN(s):
506-27-062F + 8 others
Job Site Address: Sunland Avenue (between 539th and 547th Avenues)
Engineering plan review (DPR, FCD and PND Transportation) has reviewed the
Modification of Stipulations application routed for review on 02/25/2020 (first
submittal), and has no objections. The application is for extension of an existing Special
Use Permit and does not involve any new development.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any additional information.
Water and Waste Management
Division
Subdivision Infrastructure &
Planning Program
1001 N. Central Avenue #150
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: (602) 506-0376
Fax: (602) 506-5813
TDD 602 506 6704
Maricopa County
Environmental Services Department
DATE:
February 27, 2020
TO :
Sean Watkins, Planning & Development Dept.
Planner
FROM:
Souren Naradikian, P.E.
Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT:
FAA Pvt Airpark SUP renewal. Z2020011
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has received
documentation for a FAA Pvt Airpark SUP renewal.
Based on the submitted documentation, water and sewer will not be provided.
APN # 506-27-062F.
Based on the above, MCESD raised no objections to the Planning & Development
Department in in Accela Automation on February 27, 2020 and can allow the project
to proceed at this time subject to the following stipulations:
Stipulations:
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.
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Sean Watkins (PND)
From:
CHRISTIANSON, REGGIE A GS-13 USAF AETC 56 FW/CVE <reggie.christianson.1
@us.af.mil>
Sent:
Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:41 PM
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Cc:
TOALE, CHRISTOPHER P GS-14 USAF AETC 56 FW/CVE
Subject:
RE: Notification Re: Special Use Permit Renewal: Z2020011
Good afternoon Sean! Yes, our determination still stands even if they request “in perpetuity”. This will not negatively
impact the flying operations at Luke AFB.
v/r
Reg
Reggie A. Christianson
Strategic Planning Manager, Community Initiatives Team
Luke AFB AZ 85309
Office: 623‐856‐6115
DSN: 896‐6115
From: Sean Watkins (PND) <Sean.Watkins@Maricopa.Gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:54 PM
To: CHRISTIANSON, REGGIE A GS‐13 USAF AETC 56 FW/CVE <reggie.christianson.1@us.af.mil>
Subject: [Non‐DoD Source] RE: Notification Re: Special Use Permit Renewal: Z2020011
Hello Reg,
For this project, the applicants would like to obtain an SUP with no end date (in perpetuity). Given that, and no other
changes, does your determination stand?
Thank you!
Sean Watkins
Planner
Maricopa County Planning & Development Department
501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Desk: 602‐506‐8150
sean.watkins@maricopa.gov
From: CHRISTIANSON, REGGIE A GS‐12 USAF AETC 56 FW/CVE <reggie.christianson.1@us.af.mil>
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2020 8:44 AM
To: Sean Watkins (PND) <Sean.Watkins@Maricopa.Gov>
Cc: 56 FW/CIT Community Initiative <56FW.CIT.CommunityInitiative@us.af.mil>
Subject: RE: Notification Re: Special Use Permit Renewal: Z2020011
Sean,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Special Use Permit Renewal for Eagletail Airstrip. The site is
in close proximity to VR242 and is highlighted in AP1B and the low level maps that are provided by Intel to our pilots. On
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the intel map, the airstrip has an avoidance circle of 3NM and 1500 feet AGL. It is located on 7.5 acres between
Broadway Rd and Southern Ave in Harquahala Valley in Maricopa County, AZ. The application is to renew the special use
permit for another 20 yrs. The site is located 42 miles outside the Luke AFB 1988 JLUS 65 LDN, “high noise or accident
potential zone” as identified by A.R.S. § 28‐8461 and is within the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport” also
defined by A.R.S. § 28‐8461.
As described, this special use permit will not negatively impact the flying operations at Luke AFB. Since the site will be
located within the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport,” it will be subjected to approximately 170 over flights per
day. We also recommend a strong notification program on the part of the applicant to inform any potential tenants
about Luke AFB operations.
Respectfully,
Reg
Reggie A. Christianson
Strategic Planning Manager, Community Initiatives Team
Luke AFB AZ 85309
Office: 623‐856‐6115
DSN: 896‐6115
From: Sean Watkins (PND) <Sean.Watkins@Maricopa.Gov>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 12:31 PM
Subject: [Non‐DoD Source] FW: Notification Re: Special Use Permit Renewal: Z2020011
Hello Reviewing Agencies and District 5 Interested Parties,
This e‐mail provides the notification routing for the Eagletail Airstrip, Special Use Permit (SUP) Renewal, case Z2020011.
The request is to extend the existing SUP (Z99‐87) for another 20 years.
You can download the application materials by using the On‐line Permit Manager and searching by case number, as
follows:
https://accela.maricopa.gov/citizenaccessmcoss/
Under Planning Services select ‘Search Applications’
Enter the case number: Z2020011 and hit enter
A new window will appear, with the case information, click on the ‘Record Info’ to expand drop‐down list, select
‘Attachments’.
The submittal documents are shown, click on the link with the file name to open.
Application Form
Site Plan
Narrative
Runway Survey
Deed
Photos
Please submit any comments as soon as possible.
Thank you,
3
Sean Watkins
Planner
Maricopa County Planning & Development Department
501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Desk: 602‐506‐8150
sean.watkins@maricopa.gov
From:
Jon Froke
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Subject:
Re: Z2020011 - Eagletail Airstrip
Date:
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 4:07:30 PM
Sean.
Thank you for providing the stipulations and the update relative to Luke AFB.
The update to the original stipulations look good.
Right now, we don't need any further information relative to this application.
Jon
Jon M. Froke, AICP | Planner III
Arizona State Land Department
1616 W. Adams Street | Phoenix, AZ 85007
O: 602-542-3126 | C: 623-910-6371 | jfroke@azland.gov
Funding Arizona Public Schools and Institutions since 1915
On Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 7:33 AM Sean Watkins (PND) <Sean.Watkins@maricopa.gov>
wrote:
Good morning Jon,
These are the DRAFT Conditions, which are the conditions from the Z99-87 SUP. We will probably
change a few things, particularly the highlighted language. The SUP is likely to be perpetual (where
a 20 year life is identified below), we may or may not require the 5 year reports and we will
probably update the code citations (the code sections cited are out of date). But, these are
generally what we’ll be including. I will follow up with you if you would like to see the final
conditions. FYI – we noticed Luke AFB and they identified no impact to their flight operations.
a. Development shall comply with the site plan, entitled "Site Plan
of Eagletail Airstrip,”, consisting of 1 sheet, dated January 3, 2000
and stamped received January 14, 2000 except as modified by the
following stipulations.
b. Development shall comply with the provisions in the narrative
report entitled "Eagletail Airstrip, Maricopa County, Arizona Special
Use Permit Narrative Report", consisting of 7 pages, dated January
28, 2000 stamped received February 3, 2000 except as modified by
the following stipulations.
c. The applicant shall submit a written report outlining the status
of the development at the end of five years from the date of
approval by the Board of Supervisors. The status report shall be
reviewed by staff to determine whether the special use is
compatible with the surrounding area.
d. This Special Use Permit shall expire August 19, 2040 or upon
termination of the use, whichever occurs first. All of the
improvements shall be removed within 90 days of such termination
or expiration.
e. All outdoor lighting shall conform to Section 2318 of the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
f. Major changes to this Special Use Permit must be processed as
a revised application with approval by the Board of Supervisors
upon recommendation of the Commission. The Department of
Planning and Development may administratively approve minor
changes.
g. No person shall operate, maintain, use or allow the use of any
area larger than 5,000 square feet for the parking, storage, servicing
or dispatching of motor vehicles without first implementing
reasonably available control measures to effectively prevent or
minimize fugitive dust.
h. After zoning approval, but prior to issuance of any building
permits or the issuance of a drainage clearance, the developer or
his representatives must contact the Flood Control Permitting Office.
i. Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Maricopa
County Department of Transportation or the Maricopa County Flood
Control District may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this
Special Use Permit as set forth in Section 2806 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
j. The number of flights per month shall be unlimited.
Thank you!
Sean Watkins
Planner
Maricopa County Planning & Development Department
501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Desk: 602-506-8150
sean.watkins@maricopa.gov
From: Jon Froke <jfroke@azland.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 3:29 PM
To: Sean Watkins (PND) <Sean.Watkins@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: Z2020011 - Eagletail Airstrip
Hi Sean.
Thank you for clarifying the status of the application over the telephone.
Are the 1999-2000 stipulations available for us to review?
Jon
Jon M. Froke, AICP | Planner III
Arizona State Land Department
1616 W. Adams Street | Phoenix, AZ 85007
O: 602-542-3126 | C: 623-910-6371 | jfroke@azland.gov
Funding Arizona Public Schools and Institutions since 1915
From:
Stacie McKenzie
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Cc:
Rochelle Hill
Subject:
Special Use Permit Renewal: Z2020011
Date:
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 9:46:22 AM
Thank you for the notification of the above-referenced proposed development.
In permit requests ADOT remains neutral. ADOT traffic engineering may offer additional
comments, it is recommended that the developer ascertain if a traffic study 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.
Kindly,
Stacie McKenzie
Consultant Project Coordinator &
LPA (Local Public Agency) R/W Coordinator
Arizona Department of Transportation
205 South 17th Ave, MD 612E
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 712-7167
AZDOT.GOV
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No
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Work Business Name: TRI-ROTOR AG SERVICES
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SOMERTON
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No
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VR Fonn & Pamphlet Given?
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WITNESS
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Name-Last:
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CARDON
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No
I Consent Given?
I Person Search Conducted?
No
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!~~:MERTON
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85350
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WITNESS
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~ WHITE
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VR Form & Pamphlet Given?
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Individual
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Email Address:
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M
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YES
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Weight Range:
Hair:
Jurisdiction?
From: 600
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BLUE-BLU
was consent to search the Person requested?
No
Consent Given?
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No
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Description:
AGUIRRE-ARAUJO, JESUS
NARRATIVE
The following narrative is a detailed summary of the identified incident. An Axon Body Worn Camera (BWC) system was
used during the incident in accordance with established policy. The recording will be preserved in accordance with policy
and may be available upon direct official request. The following narrative is not meant to account for every single
comment, statement or action. It is a summarization of the incident. It does contain all pertinent facts and evidence to
account for any probable cause in an arrest or criminal charge. Any breaks in the video and the reason for such breaks are
noted in the face sheet of this report. Refer to the full preserved recording of the incident for complete details.
On Thursday 06/11/2020 I was on-duty and acting in my official capacity as a Deputy Sheriff for the Maricopa County
Sheriff's Office (MCSO). I was dressed in an identifiable uniform and driving a fully marked patrol vehicle - 321863. I was
on this date performing patrol functions for the District Two area.
At about 0847 hours Deputy Ledesma #S1694/A231 and I were dispatched to a call for service regarding an assault. The
complainant was identified as JESUS AGUIRRE-ARAUJO - V1. The initial call information provided by Jesus was that he
was working in the area of 539th Avenue and Sunland Road, crop dusting from a small airstrip in the Harquahala Valley
area of Tonopah. While working in this area Jesus told the MCSO Call-Taker that there were two men who parked a truck
in the middle of the runway, which prevented his plane from taking off. Jesus said he approached the men and asked what
they were doing. Both men were alleged to be yelling and cursing at Jesus. At one point Jesus said he was grabbed by
his arm, causing marks and an injury. The two men had now left the area.
This call for service originally came in to the MCSO at about 0802 hours. At about 0814 hours Jesus called MCSO again
to report that one of the men had returned on a motorcycle like vehicle with a rifle, but was not acting in a threatening
manner with the weapon. This time the subject was apparently telling Jesus and two crop dusting pilots that were present
that they all needed to leave the area, but Jesus claimed he had a permit to be on the airstrip.
Both men had once again now left the area. As an additional note, Jesus claimed that one of the men had also made a
comment about "killing" the man who owned or used to own the airstrip, but would not do so because it was illegal.
At about or around 0920 hours Jesus left the airstrip at my request and met with myself and Deputy Ledesma at the
NARRATIVE,
'Rio Valley Market', located at 315 S 515th Avenue. The market was just a short distance from the identified airstrip. Upon
meeting with Jesus, he provided the following condensed and summarized information about this incident.
Jesus works for a company called 'Tri-Rotor AG Services' based out of Somerton Arizona. It should be noted that Jesus
was dressed in a shirt bearing a 'Tri-Rotor' business logo and had arrived at the market driving a fuel truck registered to
'Tri-Roter'. Jesus said that 'Tri-Rotor' had acquired a permit to use airstrip for the landing and launching of planes
performing crop dusting in the area. There were apparently two other crop dusting planes at the airstrip and their pilots.
Both of the pilots were said to be possible witnesses in this incident. They were identified as STANLEY BOLING - W1 and
BENJAMIN CARDON - W2.
Jesus and the noted pilots started work at the airstrip this morning at about or around 0630 hours. At about or around 0700
hours the alleged trouble started.
While on the airstrip Jesus said that two men drove up and used their vehicle to block the runway, intentionally parking the
vehicle on the runway to prevent the landing and launching of the crop dusting planes. The vehicle was described as a
white colored Dodge Ram pick-up truck.
About this same time the men began yelling and cursing at Jesus about him and the pilots using the airstrip. The men
alleged that Jesus and the pilots had no right to be on the airstrip, as it was private property. One of the men then began
demanding to see the name tag on Jesus' shirt, shouting
11Let me see your Goddamn name tag! I want to see your fucking
name tag." At the moment this was occurring, Jesus said he felt he was under no legal obligation to show the man his
name tag. While he did not outright refuse, Jesus described that he ignored the man and turned away from him. The man
that had made the demanding comments to see Jesus' name tag then reached out and grabbed Jesus about his upper left
arm/shoulder area. The man then forcefully turned Jesus around to face him. With one hand on Jesus and a flip-style cell
phone in his other hand the man appeared to be trying to take a picture of Jesus' name tag.
The action of the one man grabbing Jesus and turning him around lasted only several seconds, after which time the man
let go of Jesus. The other man who was present did not touch Jesus. There were no other assaults that took place, nor
were there any criminal threats made.
The man that grabbed Jesus was identified through investigation as STEPHEN (CHARLIE) KOOISTRA - SP1. Jesus said
he knew the man as 'Charlie' from other interactions while working in the area in the past. The other man with Charlie was
identified through investigation as LYLE SPARGO - W3.
Jesus said both men lived at the far west end of the airstrip. Lyle was said to live on the south side of the airstrip, while
Charlie lived on the north side.
It was clarified by Jesus that it was Charlie who after the assault left the area and returned a short time later on a yellow
colored quad-ATV (All Terrain Vehicle). When he returned there was a rifle laying on the front of the quad. Jesus said
Charlie never touched the rifle and made no threats with it; it was just present on the quad.
According to Jesus when Charlie returned on the quad he spoke to Benjamin, telling him that he never should have
touched Jesus in the manner that he did. Around this same time Lyle was apparently heard making a statement to the
effect of:
11But to be honest these fucking Mexicans, sometimes you have to treat them like a fucking dog.
11
Jesus later voluntarily showed me the area where Charlie had touched him, his upper left arm/shoulder. Upon seeing the
exposed skin on Jesus' arm in this area there were clear indications of what appeared to be minor bruising and minor
abrasions. The injuries were located on the front inside area of Jesus' left upper arm and extended down to about the
middle of his bicep. The injuries were well distinguished and appeared in totality to have been incurred recently.
Digital photos of the injury were taken using the Axon Capture Application on my county issued cell phone and later
uploaded to Evidence.com. Jesus had also taken some photos of the injury prior to my arrival using his personal cell
phone. At my request Jesus emailed those photos to me at my county email address. I later downloaded those photos
and placed them into Sheriffs Office Property as evidence. Copies of all of the photos have been attached to this report as
PDF documents for reference.
Jesus stated he felt he had been assaulted and wanted to aid in prosecution. A Victim's Rights Form was completed and
later provided to him.
This was about the extent of the information Jesus had to provide about this incident.
After speaking with Jesus, I contacted a subject identified as MICHAEL TRAGARZ - IL 1. Jesus said Michael was the
manager of the airstrip and provided me with his phone number - 602 625 0243.
Upon speaking with Michael on the phone, he too identified himself as the manager of the airstrip. According to Michael
the airstrip had been sold to 'Tri-Rotor' and declared they had a lawful right to use the airstrip for their crop dusting
operations in the area. Michael went on to identify a civil land dispute over the airstrip and said that the matter was also
being reported to the Federal Aviation Authority as a violation of Federal Law.
Not much more relevant information to this incident was conveyed.
At about 1014 hours Deputy Ledesma and I arrived at the identified airstrip, having been led here by Jesus. The airstrip
was a maintained dirt airstrip running east to west. The total length of the airstrip was about 5k feet, or nearly one mile.
The east most end of the airstrip sat a signed corner showing 539th Avenue and Sunland Road. However, the intersection
failed to clearly identify itself on any of the mapping systems available to me at this time. A Global Positioning Satellite
(GPS) coordinate for the east most end of the airstrip was obtained to be approximately (33.395568, -113.215213).
When we arrived at the airstrip I observed two yellow colored prop driven crop dusting planes parked on the east end. The
pilots, Benjamin and Stan, were also present. Deputy Ledesma assisted in the investigation by conducting interviews with
Benjamin and Stan. Refer to his supplement for complete details concerning the information he received. It should be
noted that Deputy Ledesma did advise me following his interviews that one of the pilots had witnessed Jesus being
assaulted by Charlie and provided a statement corroborating Jesus' depiction of the event.
At about 1025 hours I contacted Lyle at his home on the west end of the airstrip, 54651 W Sunland Road. My contact with
Lyle on this date was established to be consensual. Lyle voluntarily stood on the front porch of his home while talking to
me, just a few feet from the main/front door of his home. Also present was his wife, who was not identified and not indexed
for this report.
After explaining the reason for my visit and asking Lyle about the incident, he proceeded to corroborate the fact that Jesus
had been assaulted.
Lyle talked about a civil land ownership dispute that was apparently at the center of the entire incident. Lyle stated he
owned part of the airstrip, Charlie owned another part of the airstrip and Michael Tragarz owned another part along with a
few other property owners in the area. Michael had allegedly sold his portion of the airstrip to 'Tri-Rotor'. but Lyle and
Charlie believed this was an illegal sale. Lyle and Charlie allegedly had attorneys already looking into the matter and they
were trying to work towards a resolution through civil litigation.
This morning Lyle noticed the yellow colored crop dusting planes launching and landing on the airstrip. He called Charlie to
tell him about it and the two of them then went down to the east end of the airstrip. Once at the east end of the airstrip Lyle
said he and Charlie spoke to Jesus about the fact that he and the pilots were not allowed to be present on the airstrip.
According to Lyle they could not be present because a Special Use Permit (a civil document) had expired.
It was about this point when Charlie began trying to take a picture of Jesus' name tag with his personal cell phone. From
what Lyle said he witnessed, Charlie merely touched Jesus about his upper left arm in an effort to tum him around so that
he could get a picture of his name tag. Lyle said the touch he witnessed Charlie give Jesus was simply a light touch to tum
him around. As soon as Charlie touched Jesus, Jesus immediately jerked away.
According to Lyle there was no way that Charlie could have injured Jesus through the action. When confronted with the
fact that Jesus had an injury in that same area, Lyle suggested it must have been an injury that one of the pilots gave
Jesus in order to get Charlie in trouble.
Lyle was also asked about the statement being made to the effect of 'treating Mexicans like a dog'. Lyle denied that
Charlie or him ever made such a statement. Later he said that Charlie may have said something similar about Michael
Tragarz, but not about Jesus or Hispanic individuals in general.
Lyle was also asked about the alleged statement from the initial call notes regarding someone 'wanting to kill someone
else'. Lyle freely admitted to making this statement. However, he described that it was made in jest in the context of
speaking with Charlie about how they could go about stopping what they perceived to be an illegal use of the airstrip.
As the contact went on Lyle added information about how Michael Tragarz did sell 'Tri-Rotor' about 2.5 acres of land in the
area, but none of it included the airstrip. Lyle said Michael set up an association of some sort with other area land owners,
which Charlie and him did not join. This has apparently been part of the on-going civil land dispute involving the airstrip.
This was about the extent of the information Lyle provided on this date.
After speaking with Lyle, I drove to the north side of the airstrip where Charlie lived, 5205 S 547th Avenue. My contact with
Charlie was established to be consensual. We spoke under a covered patio area on his property within several feet from
his main/front door. Deputy Ledesma was present for this interview. During the interview Charlie stood unrestrained by
any means.
Concerning the alleged assault incident Charlie freely stated he went down to the east end of the airstrip with Lyle to tell
Jesus and the two pilots they could not use the airstrip, because they had no lawful right to be present on it. During this
confrontation Charlie said he wanted to take a photo of Jesus' name tag on his shirt to document who was present at the
airstrip. Jesus apparently turned away from Charlie and in response Charlie did reach out and touch Jesus. Charlie said
his intent was merely to tum Jesus around so that he could get a photo of his name tag. He never intended to hurt him
and was surprised to learn that Jesus had an injury because of it.
Charlie mitigated the entire incident, describing it as a casual conversation that he was trying to make with Jesus. Charlie
said he told Jesus that he 'got it'. telling Jesus that he was just a ''worker dog" and that there were bigger parties involved
over the land dispute. Although, Charlie did also state: "I pushed him around ... I made a mistake."
At this point in the investigation the lingering civil dispute seemed to be of little relevance to the assault matter. No
significant amount of time was spent discussing the civil matter with Charlie and no further significant information about it
was provided by him.
This concluded my interview with Charlie on this date.
In summary conclusion to this incident there is probable cause for a criminal charge as it relates to misdemeanor assault.
The listed victim did have an identified minor injury that appeared to have been incurred recently. The victim also identified
his assailant and the incident was witnessed by at least two others. When contacted the listed suspect freely admitted to
touching the victim and also stated he had made a "mistake."
NARRATIVE·
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The suspect in this incident, Stephen (Charlie) Kooistra, was issued a citation in lieu of detention for misdemeanor assault.
He was presented with a printed citation, which he voluntarily signed.
No further action was taken and no further action is intended in this case.
Nothing Further
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Property Invoice
Attachment:
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Description: Photos Provided by Victim
Attachment:
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On: 6/11/2020
At: 16:59
Reviewed By:
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On: 6/11/2020
At: 17:02
Approved By:
S1136
ACOSTA, R
On: 6/16/2020
At: 07:56
VICTIM REQUEST FOR, OR WAIVER OF, PRE-CONVICTION AND/ OR PRE-ADJUDICATION RIGHTS
This form opts you in as a victim because there is probable
cause that a crime has been committed against you.
Please keep this form for future reference regarding your case.
Contact Type:
IN PERSON
<CASE 1DEN,TIF¥1N(;JNFORNiAT10N. · ·
Date: 6/11/2020
Reporting Agency:
0700 - MARICOPA COUNTY
Phone Number. (602) 876-1000
Reporting Officer Serial#
S1409
Name: PALMER
IR#: IR20016618
Event#: MC20115680
Location:
539TH AVE/ SUNLAND RD - TONOPAH
Report/Citation Date:
6/11/2020
Report/Citation Time:
8:02 AM
Offense/Type of Crime:
240 ASSAULT
Class of Crime/Offense: MISDEMEANOR
Are these New Charges or a Warrant?
Warrant: Q
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Suspect Type:
SUSPECT CITED AND RELEASED/DEFERRED
Known?
KNOWN
Adult/Juvy?
Last Name:
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KOOISTRA
First:
STEPHEN
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Date of Birth:
11/25/1953
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Last Name: AGUIRRE-ARAUJO
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QThe victim is a legal entity (corporation, partnership or business).
QThe victim is a vulnerable adult & I am the legal guardian.
Q The victim is incapacitated or deceased and I am an immediate family member.
Q The victim is a minor child and I am a parent, immediate family member or legal guardian.
:Victim's Lawful Representative:
Relationship to Victim:
First Name:
Language Preference:
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Street:
Apt:
D Home address is the same as Mailing address:
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Street
Home Phone:
I REQUEST my
rights in this case.
@
Mobile Phone:
OR
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I WAIVE (DECLINE) my
rights in this case.
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eMail:
REQUEST I WAIVER exception per
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DOB:
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0 (FOR REPORTING AGENCY USE ONLY)
I understand that I must keep my mailing address and phone number current with the agency or court responsible for providing my rights. Failure to do so can mean that
my rights are waived. I also understand in order to make any changes to the information supplied on this form, I must contact the appropriate agency or court.
Notes/ Comments:
Maricopa County Sherifrs Office
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SUPPLEMENT
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INCIDENT REPORT
Reported Date: I Reported Time: IIR #:
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6/11/2020
08:02
IR20016618
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SYNOPSIS
On Thursday June 11th, 2020 at 0802 hours, Jesus Aguirre-Araujo, reported a Charlie Kooistra, assaulted him, while at the air stnp at 539th Avenue/
Sunland Avenue Tonopah, Arizona 85354.
ID:
Type:
Name Type:
VR Form & Pamphlet Given?
Reason NOT Given:
WITNESS
Individual
1
VR_PamphletDeliveryMethod:
Name-Last:
First:
Middle:
Suffix:
STANLEY
JACKSON
Suffix:
Dir.
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ZIP:
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Email Address:
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No
Consent Given?
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\/Vas this an Investigatory Detention?
No
Arrested? No
Work Business Name: TRI-TOTOR COMPANY (CROP BY AIR)
Hair.
GRAY OR PARTIALLY GRAY - GRY
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No
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Type:
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Eye Color.
BROWN-BRO
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FBI#:
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ID:
Type:
Name Type:
VR Form & Pamphlet Given?
Reason NOT Given:
WITNESS
Individual
2
VR_PamphletDeliveryMethod:
Name- Last:
First:
Middle:
Suffix:
CARDON
BENJAMIN
PHILLIP
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Weight Range:
Hair:
Eye Color:
Jurisdiction?
From: 600
To: 600
From: 180
To: 180
BROWN - BRO
BROWN - BRO
was consent to search the Person requested?
No
Consent Given?
Person Search Conduded?
No
Search Options:
was this an Investigatory Detention?
No
Arrested? No
ARS:
Type:
VVork Business Name: TRI-TOTOR COMPANY (CROP BY AIR)
V\lork Phone:
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Street Name:
Suffix:
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State:
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NARRATIVE
On Thursday June 11th, 2020 at 0802 hours, Jesus Aguirre-Araujo, reported a Charlie Kooistra, assaulted him, while at the
air strip at 539th Avenue / Sunland Avenue Tonopah, Arizona 85354.
CALL
Jesus said he was working on the air strip, when a man named Charlie approached him and demanded to take a picture of
his shirt. Charlie wanted to get the name on his shirt and the company logo. Charlie then assaulted Jesus by grabbing his
arm and leaving a mark. Jesus said he will be waiting for deputies at the Rio Valley market at 315 S. 315th Avenue in
Tonopah.
Deputy Palmer and I responded to the Rio Valley market.
ON SCENE
When we arrived the Rio valley market, Deputy Palmer spoke with Jesus. Refer to Deputy Palmer's initial report for Jesus
and Charlie's statements.
After Jesus gave Deputy Palmer his statement, we followed him to the air strip. When we arrived at the air strip, Jesus said
their were two crop dusting pilots than witnessed the assault. I spoke to both pilots and Deputy Palmer went to speak with
Charlie.
The first pilot was identified as Stanley Jackson Boling. Stanley stated the following:
Stanley said he was in his crop dusting airplane, when he observed a man named Lyle driving up their location. When Lyle
arrived, he went straight to Jesus and it appeared Lyle was yelling at Jesus. A few seconds later, Lyle started talking to
Jesus and he wasn't yelling at him anymore.
Stanley then got out of the airplane at this time.
About five minutes later, Charlie arrived on scene and blocked the runway with his vehicle. Charlie got out of his vehicle
and approached Jesus. Charlie immediately approached Jesus and attempted to grab his arm, but Jesus pulled away.
Charlie reached in again and finally grabbed Jesus' upper left arm. As Jesus was trying to pull away from Charlie, Charlie
pulled Jesus' upper left arm towards him and took a picture of his shirt. Stanley said Charlie was trying to take a picture of
the Jesus' name tag and the company log on his shirt.
Stanley said he wasn't standing to far from Jesus and Charlie, when Charlie walked up to him. Charlie then told Stanley:
NARRATIVE
"I fucked up ..... .l deal with Mexicans all the time and I'm not going to let them tell me what to do".
At this time, Charlie and Lyle talked for a bit and left the area. There were not further altercations between, Jesus and
Charlie. Stanley said there is some sort of dispute over the airport strip, but he doesn't know much about it. Stanley said
they were allowed to be on the strip today and were allowed to land and depart from the strip. Stanley knows Charlie and
Lyle, because he has talked to them in the past, when he landed at the strip.
Stanley didn't have anything else to say.
I spoke with the second pilot and he was identified as Benjamin Phillip Cardon. Benjamin was about to land, when Charlie
assaulted Jesus, so he did not witness Charlie grab Jesus. When Benjamin landed, Charlie approached him and told him
"he fucked up". Charlie then told Benjamin:
"I'm not used to working with these fucking Mexicans, not going to let them tell me what to do".
Charlie and Lyle then left the area and drove towards their homes at the end of the strip (west-end). Benjamin said Lyle
and Charlie did not come back once they left the area. Benjamin told me there are lawyers involved over the airstrip, but it
doesn't really concern him, because his company just tells him where to go. Benjamin knows Charlie and Lyle, because he
has talked to them, when he's landed at the strip.
Lyle didn't anything else to say.
NOTHING FURTHER.
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HISTORY
Completed By: $1694
LEDESMA,R
On: 6/11/2020
At: 18:36
Reviewed By:
S1136
ACOSTA,R
On: 6/11/2020
At: 18:50
Approved By:
$1136
ACOSTA,R
On: 6/11/2020
At: 18:50
Maricopa County Sherifrs Office
Property and Evidence Report
Case Number: 20-016618
Crime/Charge: MISDEMEANOR
Case/IR Date: 06/11/2020
Persons Involved:
Person Type
Person Name
Victim
JESUS AGUIRRE-ARAUJO
Suspect
STEPHEN KOOISTRA
Items Involved:
Owner
Barcode
Item#
JESUS AGUIRRE-ARJ 00490218
000001
Serial#
Amount
Weight
0.00
Item detail
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY VICTIML VIA EMAIL
Person Address
Print Date:
6/11/2020
9:04:44PM
Investigator: PALMER, BRETT (S 1409)
Seizure Officer: PALMER, BRETT (S 1409)
Entered By: PALMER, BRETT (S 1409)
Person Phone
PO BOX 966, TONOPAH AZ 85354-
(623) 670-4917
Color
HoldAs
Make
EVIDENCE
Category
Specific Area of Recovery/Seizure
Model
CD-ROM
Notes
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Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
Report Number
IR20016618
ARIZONA TRAFFIC TICKET AND COMPLAINT
COLLISION
In Possession State Class Military D FATALITY
COMMERCIAL
0HAZMAT
Complaint
070003282016301
Name: First
STEPHEN
Gender
MALE
Eyes
BRO
Hair
GRY
Color
Make
Model
Style
Description:
Statute
Description:
Statute
Description:
Statute
Description:
Statute
Height
Weight
604
250
City
TONOPAH
License Plate
Address
0Yes
AZ
D
O Yes
SERIOUS INJURY
16 PASSENGER
ast
OISTRA
Interpreter D Spanish D Other Language
Required?
Only?
DOB
11/25/1953
Endorsements
State
AZ
State
Zip Code
AZ
85354
Zip Code
Phone
85354-0901
(623) 670-4917
Restrictions
A
Email Address
Seized
D Yes
State
Expire. Date
Vehicle Identification Number(VIN
City
Cell
Phone?~
Posted
R&P
Speed Measurement Device
Equipment Number
Direction Of Travel
Lane
0
Location
539TH AVE/ SUNLAND RD - TONOPAH
ASSAULT-INTENT/RECKLESS/INJURE
Violation
Violation
Violation
Violation
Court No.
0706
Business Address
209 E PIMA STREET
Civil Traffic
Criminal Traffic
Civil Traffic
Criminal Traffic
Civil Traffic
Criminal Traffic
Civil Traffic
Criminal Traffic
County
MARICOPA
STATE OF
ARIZONA
D Domestic
Violence Case
Civil
D Petty Offense
v Criminal
D Domestic
Violence Case
Civil
0 Petty Offense
Criminal
D Domestic
Violence Case
Civil
0 Petty Offense
Criminal
D Domestic
Violence Case
Civil
0 Petty Offense
Criminal
D Domestic
Violence Case
Civil
D Petty Offense
Criminal
Time
9:00AM
CRIMINAL: ~
Without admitting guilt, I promise to appear as directed herein.
Signature
not
Obtained
~
VICTIM?
FINGERPRINTED? D Yes
~No
D INCUSTODY
CIVIL: D Without admitting responsibility, I acknowledge receipt of this complaint.
JUVENILE: D Bring one Parent.
X
ADDITIONAL OFFICERS
Name
ID.NO.
Role
TRANSMISSION TO COURTS
Transmission Date
Transmission Response
06/12/2020
CONDITIONS
Night
Street Lights
Wet
D
~
VICTIM NOTIFIED?
I certify upon reasonable grounds, I believe the person named above committed the
ads described and I have served a copy of this complaint upon the defendant
B. Palmer
S1409
MC20115680
COMPLAINANT
BADGE NO.
EVENT NUMBER
Agency
Other - Lighting
Other - Weather
Other - Traffic
Street Llghtk Fu~dl6nal
, Number of Occupants
0No
By
Begin Shift
End Shift
Tuning Fork Number
WITNESS LIST
Name: First
Last
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
OFFICER"S NARRATIVE
Pew 8e Lake, P.L.c.
Real Estate and Land Use Attorneys
W.RalphPew
Certified Real Estate Specialist
Sean B. Lake
Reese L. Anderson
September 1, 2020
VIA EMAIL (sean.watkins@maricopa.gov)
Sean Watkins, Planner
Maricopa County Planning & Development
501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Re: Request for Continuance; Special Use Permit Case No. Z2020011 - Eagletail Airstrip
Dear Mr. Watkins:
As you know, our firm represents the Applicant(s) in the above-referenced case, scheduled for the
Maricopa County Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing on September 10, 2020.
We
respectfully request that you present this letter to the Chair and Members of the Planning & Zoning
Commission as the Applicant(s) formal request to continue this Case No. Z2020011 to the
September 24, 2020 hearing.
During our last continuance, we have been working to establish a dialogue with the opposing
residents and we believe an additional 2 weeks is warranted. Thus, we respectfully request this two-week
continuance because it will allow our office, together with our clients, the opportunity to continue our
efforts to find agreement between the various stakeholders.
Please know we remain committed to finding solutions. We remain hopeful that if both sides will
engage in good faith communication, we can achieve resolution and find common ground that will benefit
everyone.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request for a continuance. Please contact me
with any questions that you may have.
cc:
Gretchen House
Michael Tragarz
Stephen Brower, Esq.
Jen Pokorski
Rachel Applegate
rson
PEW & LAKE, PLC
1744 South Val Vista D ri ve , Suite 217 • Mesa Arizona 85204 • 480 461 4670 [phone) • 480 461 4676 [fax)
Pew 8e Lake, P.L.c.
Real Estate and Land Use Attorneys
W. Ralpb Pew
Cenified Real Estate Specialist
Sean B. Lake
Reese L. Anderson
October 7, 2020
VIA EMAIL (sean.watkins@maricopa.gov)
Sean Watkins, Planner
Maricopa County Planning & Development
501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Re: Request for Continuance; Special Use Permit Case No. Z2020011 - Eagletail Airstrip
Dear Mr. Watkins:
As you know, our firm represents the Applicant(s) in the above-referenced case, scheduled for the
Maricopa County Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing on October 8, 2020. We respectfully
request that you present this letter to the Chair and Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission as
the Applicant's formal request to continue the Eagletail Airstrip Case No. Z202001 l to the October
22, 2020 hearing.
During the previous continuances, we have been working to establish a dialogue with the opposing
residents and we believe an additional two weeks is warranted. Thus, we respectfully request this two-
week continuance because it will allow our office, together with our clients, the opportunity to continue
our efforts to find agreement between the various stakeholders.
Please know we remain committed to finding solutions. We remain hopeful that if both sides will
engage in good faith communication, we can achieve resolution and find common ground that will benefit
everyone.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request for a continuance. Please contact me
with any questions that you may have.
cc:
Gretchen House
Michael Tragarz
Stephen Brower, Esq.
Jen Pokorski
Rachel Applegate
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W&LAKE,PLC
1744 South Val V,sta Dr i v e
Suile 21 7 • Mesa Arizona 65204 • 480 461 4 6 70 [p ho ne) • 480 46 1 4 67 6 lf il x)
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
To:
Sean Watkins (PND)
Cc:
Darren V. Gérard (PND)
Subject:
FW: Online Form Submittal: Appeal of Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
Date:
Friday, October 23, 2020 7:17:59 AM
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 3:32 PM
To: PND PZAppeal <PNDPZAppeal@maricopa.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Appeal of Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
Appeal of Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
Appeal Form
If the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of a particular case it
will be placed on a consent agenda for the Board of Supervisors hearing.
However, if this appeal form is received within 15 calendar days following
Commission hearing, then the agenda item will be placed on the regular agenda
for the Board of Supervisors hearing.
Name
Lyle Spargo
Email Address
lyle_spargo@hotmail.com
Address
PO Box 987
City
Tonopah
State
AZ
Zip Code
85354
Phone Number
6024214833
Fax Number
Field not completed.
Case Number / Project
Name
Z2020011
Planning & Zoning
Commission Hearing Date
22 October 2020
Reason for the Appeal of
the Subject Case
Commissioners were advised by County Attorney to disregard
any objection to the application and focus only on whether the
general character of the zoning district had changed such that an
SUP for a private airstrip would no longer be appropriate.
The Narrative report is inaccurate in its description of the
property and the current wishes of the property owners, the
documentation is inaccurate with wrong definitions of affected
areas and the MCZO clearly requires all owners to authorize
affected areas outside the restrictive easement. The applicants
are all non-resident land promoters and the parties in opposition
are all residents. The opponents feel we should be given a full
airing of our opposition without the dismissive bias from the
County Attorney. All parties to a Special Use Permit should have
a say in whether their property can be encumbered to satisfy the
desires of other property owners. Eagletail Airstrip is/was a
residential airstrip. It is hard to imagine how non-residents should
have more say than residents.
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Lyle R. Spargo
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Harquahala Valley Fire District
51501 W Tonto Street
Tonopah, AZ. 85354
11/17/2020
To: Maricopa County Board of Supervisors,
The Harquahala Valley Fire District has been made aware of the possible elimination of
safety recommendations that were enacted to provide for the safety and well being of
our citizens. From the perspective of a Rural Fire District, it is imperative that safety
recommendations be acted upon and enhanced due to our long response times and
limitations of response equipment. Frequently, these precautions are the best if not
only defense for the safety of the public. In 2001 Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance
(MCZO)was changed to more closely follow the recommendations published by The
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The criteria for Obstruction Free Zones (OFZ) are
to provide some degree of safety for pilots in the case that they touch down short of the
runway when landing or get blown off the runway by a sudden gust or strong crosswind.
These regulations are put in place to protect residences that live along the airstrip.
It is, therefore, the recommendation of the Harquahala Fire District to not wave any
safety regulations or requirements regarding the Eagle Tail Airstrip. If anything, we
would recommend that safety regulations increase and all recommendations regarding
safety zones as outlined in the MCZO and FAA Advisory Circular be implemented as part
of the SUP.
Sincerely,
Jeff McMenemy
Fire Chief
Harquahala Valley Fire District.
Harquahala Valley Fire District
51501 W Tonto Street- Tonopah, Arizona 85354
602 882 0434