Z250011 PZ Handout Memo

Maricopa County — Planning & Zoning (2025-07-24)

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DATE:
July 22, 2025
TO:
Planning & Zoning Commission
From:
Joel Landis, Planner
SUBJECT:
Z250011 – SEC of Ocotillo Road and Val Vista Drive Rezone
Agenda Item: 5
Since the publishing of the staff report for the above case, staff has been in contact with the
applicant regarding clarifying the requested C-2 CUPD zoning district. These conversations have
led to staff and the applicant agreeing to a change in condition ‘e.1.b’ as shown below:
e.
The following C-2 CUPD standards shall apply:
1.
C-2 CUPD:
a.
Maximum Height: 45’
b. Minimum Front Yard: 25’ Landscaped Area (except minimum 0’ front
yard setback required for parcels fronting a parking area rather than a
street)
c.
Minimum Side Yard or Street-Side Yard: 20’ Landscaped Area (except
self-storage 10’ setback)
d.
Minimum Rear Yard: 20’ except self-storage 10’ setback
e.
Minimum Parking: 1 per 20,000 sf self-storage space
f.
Prohibited Uses: adult-oriented businesses, marijuana establishments,
billboards
g.
Permitted uses: All other uses permitted in the C-2 zoning district
except as noted in condition ‘f’ below.
Staff has also received additional support for this case. The newly provided support is attached
and the total count of support and opposition is as-follows:
23 in support
3 in opposition
Attachments:
Support Letters (13 pages)

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SEC Val Vista Drive and Ocotillo Rd – Z250011
From Bryan Ahearn <wbahearn1@gmail.com>
Date Fri 7/18/2025 10:05 AM
To
Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Joel Landis
Maricopa County
Planning and Development Department
301 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
I just wanted to pass along my support for the proposed rezoning of this property to
C-2.
I live in the area and drive by this site daily. We need more commercial in this area
and its long overdue in south Gilbert.
I’ve seen this intersection change significantly in recent years. With
the school campus to the south and the new commercial development coming to the
southwest corner, it’s clear that acre-lot homes at the arterial intersection is not the
right use here.
Commercial and retail uses make sense and would help meet the growing demand
for local dining and shopping options in this area.
You’ve got my full support.
Thanks!
Bryan Ahearn
wbahearn1@gmail.com
(480) 450-9472
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SEC VAL VISTA DRIVE & OCOTILLO RD Z250011
From Hayley Ahearn <hayleyahearn18@gmail.com>
Date Fri 7/18/2025 9:51 AM
To
Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Joel Landis
Maricopa County
Planning & Development
301 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Re: SEC Val Vista Drive & Ocotillo Rd - Z250011
My name is Hayley Ahearn and I live in Waterston off of Val Vista and Ocotillo.
I wanted to pass along my support for rezoning this property to commercial.
South Gilbert needs more high end restaurant options for all of the homes that have already been
built and are currently being built. There is a strong demand for higher end restaurants, healthy quick
service food and shopping in this area. The homes and demographics in the area support this.
Thank you for considering my full support for commercial use of this property.
Hayley Ahearn
6170 S Cobblestone St
Gilbert, AZ 85298
hayleyahearn18@gmail.com

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RE: SEC Val Vista Drive and Ocotillo Rd - Z250011
From Mallory Dachenhausen <mallorydach87@gmail.com>
Date Fri 7/18/2025 9:36 AM
To
Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Hi Joel,
I just wanted to pass along my support for the proposed rezoning of this property to C-2.
I live in the area and drive by this site daily. We need more commercial/retail in this area and it's long
overdue in south Gilbert.
I’ve seen this intersection change significantly in recent years. With the school campus to the south
and the new commercial development coming to the southwest corner, it’s clear that acre-lot homes at
the arterial intersection is not the right use here. Commercial and retail uses make sense and would
help meet the growing demand for local dining and shopping options in this area.
You’ve got my full support.
Thanks!
Mallory Dachenhausen
mallorydach87@gmail.com
Address: 1491 E Mead Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85298
480-286-8787
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SEC Val Vista Drive and Ocotillo Rd – Z250011
From Megan Schmidt <meg.schmidt029@gmail.com>
Date Fri 7/18/2025 9:56 AM
To
Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Joel Landis
Maricopa County
Planning and Development Department
301 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
I just wanted to pass along my support for the proposed rezoning of this property to
C-2.
I live in the area and drive by this site every day. We need more commercial in this
area and its long overdue in south Gilbert.
I’ve seen this intersection change significantly in recent years. With GCS campus to
the south and the new commercial development coming to the southwest corner, it’s
clear that acre-lot homes at the arterial intersection is not the right use
here. Commercial and retail uses make sense and would help meet the growing
demand for local dining and shopping options in this area.
You’ve got my full support.
Thanks!
Megan Schmidt

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Re: SEC Val Vista Drive and Ocotillo Rd – Z250011
From Michele Alyea <mdalyea@gmail.com>
Date Fri 7/18/2025 9:39 AM
To
Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Joel Landis
Maricopa County
Planning and Development Department
301 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Re: SEC Val Vista Drive and Ocotillo Rd – Z250011
I just wanted to pass along my support for the proposed rezoning of this property to
C-2.
I live in the area and drive by this site daily. We need more commercial in this area
and its long overdue in south Gilbert.
I’ve seen this intersection change significantly in recent years. With
the school campus to the south and the new commercial development coming to the
southwest corner, it’s clear that acre-lot homes at the arterial intersection isnot the
right use here. Commercial and retail uses make sense and would help meet the
growing demand for local dining and shopping options in this area.
You’ve got my full support.
Thanks!
Michele Alyea