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Citizen Participation Report 
Land Development Ordinance Zoning Text Amendment 
August 23, 2021 – FS21-413  
 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION  
The City has initiated this Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the Surprise Land Development Ordinances (LDO) to correct 
scrivener errors, improve the readability, provide better interpretation, and remove internal conflicts with other sections 
of the LDO related to the same subject matter. Additionally, this ZTA includes an amendment to the LDO section regarding 
Conditional Use Permits, as well as an accompanying City Code amendment to provide for appeal of Conditional Use 
Permit decision to the City Council.   
ADVERTISING  
The meeting was advertised in the Surprise Independent on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 and the Daily News Sun on 
Friday, August 6, 2021. 
MEETING DESCRIPTION  
The meeting was held at City Hall on August 23, 2021 at 6 p.m. with virtual attendance available via WebEx.  
ATTENDANCE  
There were no members of the public in attendance via WebEx or in-person during the duration of the meeting. 
Councilmember Remley was in attendance and proposed Zoning Text Amendment was discussed. There were no 
concerns expressed.

Publish: Daily Independent, August 6, Surprise Independent, August 4, 2021/489168
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 
 
Please be advised that the City of Surprise will host a Neighborhood Meeting to discuss the Zoning Text 
Amendment (ZTA) to the Land Development Ordinances (LDO) referenced below.  This meeting will be 
conducted virtually and in-person.  Any member of the public may participate in the conversation as it 
pertains to this project, via phone or computer, by utilizing the access information provided under meeting 
details or attending in person. According to Surprise Municipal Code, we are required to host a 
Neighborhood Meeting to present the proposal to the public while soliciting feedback and providing 
answers to questions.  
 
Applicant:  City of Surprise 
City of Surprise Planner:  Trever Fleetham, AICP; 623-222-3156; trever.fleetham@surpriseaz.gov    
 
 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING DETAILS 
DATE:   
 
 
Monday, August 23, 2021 
TIME:   
 
 
6:00 PM  
PHYSICAL LOCATION:   
City of Surprise  
 
 
 
 
Community Room 
 
 
 
 
16000 N. Civic Center Plaza 
 
 
 
 
Surprise, AZ  85374 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   
A Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the Surprise Land Development Ordinances (LDO) in order to provide 
clarification and remove conflicts with other sections of the LDO, Case # FS21-413.   
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ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 
 
Please be advised that the City of Surprise will host a Neighborhood Meeting to discuss the Zoning Text 
Amendment (ZTA) to the Land Development Ordinances (LDO) referenced below.  This meeting will be 
conducted virtually and in-person.  Any member of the public may participate in the conversation as it 
pertains to this project, via phone or computer, by utilizing the access information provided under meeting 
details or attending in person. According to Surprise Municipal Code, we are required to host a 
Neighborhood Meeting to present the proposal to the public while soliciting feedback and providing 
answers to questions.  
 
Applicant:  City of Surprise 
City of Surprise Planner:  Trever Fleetham, AICP; 623-222-3156; trever.fleetham@surpriseaz.gov    
 
 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING DETAILS 
DATE:   
 
 
Monday, August 23, 2021 
TIME:   
 
 
6:00 PM  
PHYSICAL LOCATION:   
City of Surprise  
 
 
 
 
Community Room 
 
 
 
 
16000 N. Civic Center Plaza 
 
 
 
 
Surprise, AZ  85374 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   
A Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the Surprise Land Development Ordinances (LDO) in order to provide 
clarification and remove conflicts with other sections of the LDO, Case # FS21-413.   
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https://surpriseaz.webex.com/surpriseaz/j.php?MTID=m84493c2181549428e1d3eb33702a7f00 
 
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Meeting number (access code):  146 604 5209 
1-408-418-9388 United Stated Toll 
Meeting password:  KKmryJeW298 
1-602-666-0783 United States Toll (Phoenix) 
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Publish: Daily Independent, July 30, Surprise Independent, August 4, 2021/489169
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 
 
Please be advised, William Hammock with Viaone Design Build, on behalf of E & V Investments LLC, will 
host a Neighborhood Meeting to discuss the project referenced below. This meeting will be conducted in 
person and virtually. Any member of the public may participate in the conversation as it pertains to this 
project in person, or via phone or computer, by utilizing the access information provided under meeting 
details. According to Surprise Municipal Code, the applicant is required to host a Neighborhood Meeting to 
present their project to the public while soliciting feedback and providing answers to questions. Please 
note, the City of Surprise is not the host of this meeting, however, the assigned City Planner will be available 
to provide information as needed in response to inquiries received from residents. 
 
Applicant: William Hammock, 602.722.0363, william@viaonecre.com  
City of Surprise Planner: Sergio Angulo, 623.222.3155, sergio.angulo@surpriseaz.gov  
 
 
 
       
 
NEIGHBORHOOD  MEETING DETAILS 
 
DATE:   
 
Monday, August 16, 2021 
TIME:   
 
6:00 PM  
LOCATION: 
 
Hampton Inn & Suites 
 
 
 
14783 W Grand Ave Surprise, AZ 85374 
ONLINE ACCESS:  
https://meet.google.com/xuj-fujt-mxq  
CALL-IN: +1 518-519-0099  
MEETING PIN: 304 899 885#  
 
 
 
 
PROJECT LOCATION                                                  MEETING LOCATION  
                                       
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   
 
Conditional Use Permit for two (2) new Drive-Through Facilities on approximately 3.88 acres generally 
located west of the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Mountain View Boulevard. The proposed uses 
include a Dunkin’ Donuts and a Federico’s Mexican Food Restaurant. Surprise Planning Case FS21-391. 
Publish: Daily Independent, August 6, Surprise Independent, August 4, 2021/489168
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 
 
Please be advised that the City of Surprise will host a Neighborhood Meeting to discuss the Zoning Text 
Amendment (ZTA) to the Land Development Ordinances (LDO) referenced below.  This meeting will be 
conducted virtually and in-person.  Any member of the public may participate in the conversation as it 
pertains to this project, via phone or computer, by utilizing the access information provided under meeting 
details or attending in person. According to Surprise Municipal Code, we are required to host a 
Neighborhood Meeting to present the proposal to the public while soliciting feedback and providing 
answers to questions.  
 
Applicant:  City of Surprise 
City of Surprise Planner:  Trever Fleetham, AICP; 623-222-3156; trever.fleetham@surpriseaz.gov       
 
 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING DETAILS 
DATE:   
 
 
Monday, August 23, 2021 
TIME:   
 
 
6:00 PM  
PHYSICAL LOCATION:   
City of Surprise  
 
 
 
 
Community Room 
 
 
 
 
16000 N. Civic Center Plaza 
 
 
 
 
Surprise, AZ  85374 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   
A Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the Surprise Land Development Ordinances (LDO) in order to provide 
clarification and remove conflicts with other sections of the LDO, Case # FS21-413.   
Join from the meeting link 
https://surpriseaz.webex.com/surpriseaz/j.php?MTID=m84493c2181549428e1d3eb33702a7f00 
 
Join by meeting number 
Join by phone 
Meeting number (access code):  146 604 5209 
1-408-418-9388 United Stated Toll 
Meeting password:  KKmryJeW298 
1-602-666-0783 United States Toll (Phoenix) 
MEETING LOCATION 
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Publish: Daily Independent, July 30, Surprise Independent, August 4, 2021/488830
CITY OF SURPRISE 
PUBLIC NOTICE 
 
Take notice that at the date, time, and place listed below, the City of Surprise Planning and Zoning 
Commission will hold a Public Hearing at the request of Andrew Merchant on behalf of the Ault 
Companies regarding a Conditional Use Permit with Site Plan for major automotive service and repair.   
Case FS21-064. 
 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   
 
Legal Description:  Located in a portion of Section 35, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, of the Gila and 
Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, City of Surprise Arizona. 
Community Development Department may be contacted prior to the scheduled meeting for additional 
information. 
City 
of 
Surprise 
Planner: 
 
Robert 
H. 
Kuhfuss, 
AICP 
623-222-3137, 
robert.kuhfuss@surpriseaz.gov. 
 
DATE:   
 
 
Planning and Zoning Commission – August 19, 2021 
TIME:    
 
 
6:00 PM  
PHYSICAL LOCATION: 
16000 Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ  85374 
 
 
 
 
Project Location 
 
 
 
Meeting Location 
 
 
At this meeting, any member of the public may appear and be heard relative to this request or may submit 
written comments at any time prior to the Public Hearing.  To submit email comments, including Call to the 
Public for non-agenda items, please email PandZComments@surpriseaz.gov prior to the start of the meeting, 
which is 6 p.m. Please check the agenda for exact times. Only comments received prior to the start of the 
meeting will be considered and included in the record.  Any interested party may obtain an agenda 24 
hours prior to the Public Hearing at the Surprise City Hall.  Please contact Robert H. Kuhfuss, AICP at 623-
222-3137 for more information regarding this request.  Please note that this item will be placed on the next 
available agenda should the meeting be canceled or quorum be lost.   
CITY OF SURPRISE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Take notice that at the date, time, and place listed below, the City of Surprise Planning and Zoning 
Commission will hold a Public Hearing at the request of Susan Demmitt of Gammage and Burnham, 
PLC on behalf of Truman Ranch 46 SWC, LLC regarding a Major Amendment to the Truman Ranch 
PAD for purposes including but not limited to clarifying residential density, clarifying development 
standards, and modifying architectural standards.  Case FS20-829.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  
Legal Description:  Located in a portion of Section 14, Township 3 North, Range 2 West, of the Gila 
and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, City of Surprise Arizona.
Community Development Department may be contacted prior to the scheduled meeting for 
additional information. City of Surprise Planner:  Robert H. Kuhfuss, AICP 623-222-3137, 
robert.kuhfuss@surpriseaz.gov
DATE:   
 
 
Planning and Zoning Commission – August 19, 2021
TIME:   
 
 
6:00 PM 
PHYSICAL LOCATION: 
16000 Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ  85374
 
       Project Location 
 
                           Meeting Location
At this meeting, any member of the public may appear and be heard relative to this request or 
may submit written comments at any time prior to the Public Hearing.  To submit email comments, 
including Call to the Public for non-agenda items, please email PandZComments@surpriseaz.gov 
prior to the start of the meeting, which is 6 p.m. Please check the agenda for exact times. Only 
comments received prior to the start of the meeting will be considered and included in the record. 
Any interested party may obtain an agenda 24 hours prior to the Public Hearing at the Surprise City 
Hall.  Please contact Robert H. Kuhfuss, AICP at 623-222-3137 for more information regarding this 
request.  Please note that this item will be placed on the next available agenda should the meeting 
be canceled or quorum be lost.
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CITY OF SURPRISE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Take notice that at the date, time, and place listed below, the City of 
Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission will hold Public Hearings 
relating to the proposed zoning text amendment to the Surprise 
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CITY OF SURPRISE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Take notice that at the date, time, and place listed below, the City of 
Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission will hold Public Hearings 
relating to the proposed zoning text amendment to the Surprise 
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Time: 6:00 p.m.
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Surprise, AZ 85374
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may obtain an agenda 24 hours prior to the Public Hearing at the 
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CITY OF SURPRISE 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 
 
Bonita Place – Rezoning Request 
 
***NEW MEETING DATE*** 
 
Please be advised, Kent Xander, on behalf of Xander Lander LLC, will host a Neighborhood Meeting to 
discuss the project referenced below. This meeting will be conducted in person and virtually. Any member 
of the public may participate in the conversation as it pertains to this project in person or via phone or 
computer by utilizing the access information provided under meeting details. Please note this meeting has 
been rescheduled to the date and time below. 
 
According to the Surprise Municipal Code, the applicant is required to host a Neighborhood Meeting to 
present their project to the public while soliciting feedback and providing answers to questions. Please note, 
the City of Surprise is not the host of this meeting, however, the assigned City Planner will be available to 
provide information as needed in response to inquiries received from residents. 
 
Applicant: Kent Xander, 602-499-9305, kxander@kaxgroup.com  
City of Surprise Planner: Sergio Angulo, 623-222-3137, sergio.angulo@surpriseaz.gov  
 
 
 
 
 
       
 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING DETAILS 
 
NEW DATE:   
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 
TIME:   
 
6:00 PM  
IN-PERSON LOCATION: 
Asante Preparatory Academy – Cafeteria  
 
23251 N 166th Dr Surprise, AZ 85387 
ONLINE ACCESS:  
https://www.gotomeet.me/TBZoning/neighborhood-mtg-bonita-place    
 
CALL-IN: +1 (669) 224-3412  
ACCESS CODE: 988-620-061 
 
 
PROJECT LOCATION 
   MEETING LOCATION 
 
 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   
 
1) The applicant is requesting a Zone Change of approximately 27.41 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to 
Residential Medium Density (R-2) and Residential High Density (R-3) with a Planned Unit Development 
Overlay for the development of attached and detached single-story rental units located on the southeast 
corner of Happy Valley Road and the 158th Avenue alignment.  Surprise Planning Case FS21-444. 
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