TAC Review Comments

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2026-01-13)

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Planning and Zoning 
Development Services 
10000 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335 
623-972-8116; TDD 623-933-3258 
www.elmirageaz.gov 
 
 
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Technical Advisory Committee 
Review Comment Memorandum  
To: 
 
Sayed Ramiz, Surprise Auto Network LLC 
From  
Jose A. Macias, Senior Planner 
 
 
Development Services Department, Planning & Zoning  
Re: 
 
CUP250006 Surprise Auto Network LLC 
 
Date:  
December 18, 2025 
Mr. Ramiz,  
Please review the comments from the El Mirage Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) regarding the 
conditional use permit.       
 
BUILDING & SAFETY – Brigham Bennett, Building Official  
1. A public restroom shall be provided within a 500' travel distance of the office location.   
2. The FBB office shall be mounted on a permanent foundation system.   
3. FBB office shall be sourced from a manufacturer approved by the Arizona Department of 
Housing. 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Tom Doyle, Economic Development  
4. No comment. 
ENGINEERING – Bryce Christo, Asst. City Engineer  
5. See the attached memorandum. 
FIRE DEPARTMENT – Jason Napier, Fire Marshall  
6. Annotated re-line requirements for access gate and address identification. 
PLANNING & ZONING – Jose A. Macias, Senior Planner 
7. See the attached memorandum.   
POLICE DEPARTMENT – Chris Culp, Police Sergeant  
8. No comment.  
PUBLIC WORKS – Scott Ketchmark, Utilities Superintendent 
9. No comment. 
If you have any questions regarding these comments or would like to schedule a follow-up meeting or 
call, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Engineering 
Community Development Department 
10000 N El Mirage Road, El Mirage 85335 
623-972-8116; Fax 623-876-4605; TDD 623-933-3258 
www.elmirageaz.gov 
 
 
MEMORANDUM  
 
TO: 
 
Jose Macias, Planner/GIS 
FROM: 
Bryce Christo, P.E., Assistant City Engineer 
SUBJECT: 
Surprise Auto Network Site Plan Review  
DATE: 
12-16-25 
 
Below are the Engineering Division’s comments for the above referenced submittal prepared in 
December 2025. These items will have to be addressed prior to the Site Plan Zoning 
Application being approved: 
 
1. Provide a deed or title report 
2. Provide a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment 
3. Provide a Context Plan that shows the following: 
a. Existing zoning which is Urban Corridor (UC) 
b. Existing land use 
c. Color photographs of the subject site and surrounding improvements and show 
photo reference numbers on the Context Plan. 
4. Update the Narrative to include the following: 
a. Describe the location of the site. 
b. Provide any historical data for the site. 
c. What is the height of the proposed building? 
 
The below items will have to be addressed during the Construction Plan Submittal. 
 
Project Narrative 
5. See Comment #4 above. 
 
Site Plan   
6. Show and label the building setback lines which are 5 feet for all yards. 
7. Show the proposed parking spaces on the Site Plan.  
a. The standard parking spaces shall be 9’ wide x 18’ long per City Detail EM-157. 
Overhang cannot be counted towards the length of the space. Up to 30% of the 
spaces may be compact (8’x16’) and shall be marked as such. 
b. The ADA space shall be van accessible, paved and signed accordingly.  
c. All parking spaces shall be striped with a minimum of 4-inch painted lines or a 
delineated in a manner acceptable to the City. 
8. The project is responsible for the dedication of a 1-foot wide Vehicular Non-Access 
Easement (VNAE) along the Grand Avenue Frontage Road (GAFR).

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9. Per City Code Section 155.057, all overhead utility lines, 13kV and under, adjacent to the 
site shall be placed underground. This includes all electrical, communication, cable, etc. 
facilities. This may require the undergrounding beyond the site boundary to the next 
convenient power pole or junction element. Relief from these requirements may be 
presented to City Council per City Code Section 152.030(E). 
10. Provide an exterior refuse collection area. 
11. Will there be any exterior lighting? 
12. Plans shall include applicable City Notes. Call out MAG, City, etc. details to be used. 
Use the City’s Design & Development Standards Manual (DDSM) as a guide for the final 
design. 
 
Grading & Drainage Plans & Drainage Report 
13. The City General Notes (Detail EM-101-2) are not the most current version. The latest 
version can be found here. Also include the General Information Notes which is Detail 
EM-101-1. 
14. Project Data  
a. The City will provide the address of the property. 
b. The disturbed area shall also include the driveway outside of the parcel. 
c. Maximum Building Height is 40 feet. How tall is the proposed building? 
15. Stormwater Retention Calculations 
a. The pre construction site consisted of dirt which has a runoff coefficient of 0.50.  
b. Also include the proposed improvements outside of the parcel (i.e. the paved 
driveway) in the calculations. 
c. Some retention will be within the parking spaces. The ADA parking space, 
however, must be free from ponding. 
16. The City’s Approval Block shall be included on the plans.  
17. The stop sign shall be 30”x30” and shall be placed on its own post. 
18. The object marker signs shall be OM3-R (12”x36”). 
19. Basins shall not be located within the building setbacks and shall not be located within 4 
feet of an inhabited building. 
 
Exterior Elevations 
20. No comments. 
 
ALTA Survey 
21. No comments. 
 
Miscellaneous 
22. A 1-foot Vehicular Non-Access Easement (VNAE) shall be dedicated along GAFR. This 
can be done via separate instrument. 
23. A Dust Control Permit from the County will be required prior to the release of any 
Engineering permit if the limit of disturbance is 0.10 acre or more. 
24. A Haul Permit will be required if 500 cubic yards or more of material will be brought 
into or out of the site. This will require a separate application, an exhibit showing the haul 
route and insurance from the company performing the haul. The fee is $300. 
 
The above comments are meant to be general in nature and are not considered to be all inclusive. 
Additional comments will arise during the formal permit submittal.

Planning and Zoning 
Development Services 
10000 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335 
623-972-8116; TDD 623-933-3258 
www.elmirageaz.gov 
 
Planning and Zoning Division 
Zoning Application Review Memorandum 
To: 
 
Sayed Ramiz, Surprise Auto Network LLC 
From  
Jose A. Macias, Senior Planner 
 
 
Development Services Department, Planning & Zoning  
Re: 
 
CUP250006 Surprise Auto Network LLC
 
Date:  
December 18, 2025 
Mr. Ramiz,  
Please review the comments from the Planning and Zoning Division regarding the proposed 
development project mentioned above.  
ZONING INFORMATION 
Property Ownership: Surprise Auto Network LLC 
Assigned Address:  12289 NW Grand Ave, El Mirage, AZ 85335 
El Mirage 2020 General Plan:  Mixed-Use Planning Area 
Zoning:  Urban Corridor (UC)   
Current Land Use:  Vacant Undeveloped  
Proposed Land Use: Automobile, Boat, RV sales and leasing (Online Auto Sales) 
Zoning Application Requirement:  Conditional Use Permit 
 
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 
The Planning Commission and City Council shall, in addition to any other conditions, impose the 
following general conditions upon every conditional use permit granted.  
1. The right to a use and occupancy permit shall be contingent upon the fulfillment of all 
general and special conditions imposed by the conditional use permit procedure.  
2. All of the special conditions shall constitute restrictions running with the land and shall 
be binding upon the owner of the land, his or her successors, or assigns.  
3. All conditions specifically stated under any conditional use listed in this chapter shall 
apply and be adhered to by the owner of the land, his or her successors, or assigns.  
4. All of the special conditions shall be consented to in writing by the applicant, including 
any comments from the El Mirage Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).  
5. The proposed online auto sales operation shall not create noise, vibrations, parking issues, or 
odors that may become a nuisance to the public. 
6. The operation shall not create a traffic hazard to vehicles and obstruct pedestrians' sidewalk 
access.  
7. The property shall be maintained in a professional and clean manner at all times.  
8. No storing of vehicles or other items not related to the auto sale operations.  
9. Inoperable vehicles shall not be stored on the property.  
10. Any storage areas on the property shall be screened from the public view.  
11. The operation is subject to the City’s sign regulations, zoning code section §154.125.

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12. A City Business License shall be obtained prior to operating and shall be maintained annually.  
13. If the conditional use permit is granted, the permit shall be issued upon the signature of 
the Senior Planner / Zoning Administrator, and any conditions, automatic termination 
date, or review period shall be stated on the permit.  
 
 
SITE PLAN  
Site Plan 
14. A comprehensive site plan will be submitted for administrative review and approval if the 
conditional use permit is granted. 
15. Click here to access the Site Plan requirements and process.  
 
ARS 28-8481 Military Land Use Compatibility 
16. The site is located outside the Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) Noise Contour Zone, but 
inside the Military Airport Territory Area, and is subject to review from LAFB for land 
use compatibility with ARS 28-8481. Since the proposed development will be located 
within the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport,” it will be subjected to 
approximately 170 direct overflights daily. Once the LAFB review letter is available 
from the base, city staff will provide a copy to the applicant.  
 
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact my office at (623)876-2996 
or jmacias@elmirageaz.gov.