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City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2026-02-03)

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ZONING APPLICATION 
STAFF REPORT
Case Number:
CUP250006
Request:
Conditional Use Permit
Project Name:
Surprise Auto Network LLC
Applicant/Owner:
Surprise Auto Network LLC / Sayed Ramiz
Project Address:
12289 NW Grand Avenue. El Mirage, AZ 85335
Acres
3,450 SF
Considerations
Surprise Auto Network, LLC proposes to operate a small, appointment-based used
car dealership located at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Santa Fe Drive. The
dealership will maintain a maximum inventory of 10 vehicles, with sales activity
conducted primarily online through social media and marketplace platforms.
Customers will visit the lot only by scheduled appointment, resulting in limited on-
site activity and low traffic. The owner will visit the office a few times per week
for brief inspections to ensure vehicle security and site oversight. In compliance
with Arizona Department of Transportation and Motor Vehicle Division
requirements, the office will be open at least four hours on Saturdays and Mondays,
during which sales paperwork will be completed. All vehicles will be mechanically
serviced and detailed by off-site contractors, and then delivered to the lot, ready for
sale. No vehicle washing, repairs, body work, painting, dent repair, or similar
activities will occur on-site. Overall, the proposed business model represents a low-
intensity dealership operation with minimal anticipated impacts to the surrounding
area.
General Plan
Compliance
The El Mirage 2020 General Plan designates the site within the Mixed-Use
Planning Area and adheres to the plan.
Zoning & Land Use
The site was located in a Urban Corridor (UC) zone and is currently undeveloped
and vacant.
ARS 28-8481 Land Use
Compatibility
The site is located outside the Noise Contour Zone of Luke Air Force Base (LAFB),
but it is within the Military Airport Territory Area. Consequently, the proposed
development will experience around 170 direct flights overhead each day. The
application has been submitted to the base for their feedback. Please see the
attached letter from the base.
City Staff Review
City staff reviewed the application and determined it is ready for the public hearing.
Stipulations:
The applicant shall consent to and address the Technical Advisory Committee's
review comments mentioned in the memorandum provided to the applicant on
December 18, 2025.
Planning Commission
Recommended approval of the zoning application at the January 13, 2026, public
hearing with a 5-0 vote.
City Council
Staff will present and seek a final action from the City Council at the public hearing
on February 3, 2026.
Attachments
Zoning Application, TAC Review Comments, Luke Review Letter, and
Presentation.