06. Z250014 PZ Staff Report

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

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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
Z250014 – Arlington Propane 
Hearing Date:
July 24, 2025 (Continued from July 10, 2025)
Supervisor District:
5
Applicant:
Matthew Williamson – Midstream Energy Partners  
Owner:
Midstream LPG Inc. 
  
Request:
Zone change from Rural-43 & IND-3 to IND-3 IUPD 
 
Site Location:
Generally located on the southwest side of the Salome Hwy., south of the 
Southern Pacific Railroad in the Arlington area, APNs 401-30-010E & 401-
30-010G
 
Site Size:
Approximately 31.8 acres
Density:
N/A
County Island: 
No
County Plan:
Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan – Rural Densities (0-1 d.u./a.c.)
Municipal Plan:
N/A
Municipal Comments:
City of Buckeye - Support 
Support/Opposition:
None known
Recommendation:
Approve with conditions

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Project Summary:
1.
The applicant, Matthew Williamson with Midstream Energy Partners is requesting to rezone 
approximately 31.8 acres of land to IND-3 IUPD. They propose the land to be utilized as a rail to 
truck propane transfer terminal. The site is comprised of two parcels zoned IND-3 (north parcel) 
and Rural-43 (south parcel). This south parcel is presently undeveloped/vacant. The current IND-
3 zoned parcel is a railroad spur and agricultural-related industrial operation along the Southern 
Pacific Railroad established in 1975 per Z75-47. This parcel was most recently being utilized to 
move and stage manufactured building for transport/delivery. The proposal would expand the 
IND-3 zoning area to both parcels to facilitate an expansion and rail spur. The proposed facility 
will utilize equipment to transfer propane from rail to tanker trucks to better serve the local market 
and business needs. There is no proposed refinement or further production of propane on site, 
all activities will be transferring in nature. A specific Plan of Development has not been submitted 
at this time. 
2.
The propane facility is expected to employ two full-time on-site position as well as multiple truck 
drivers in transporting propane to market. There are existing buildings on site including  an 18,000 
sq. ft. covered storage area and a 993 sq. ft. office building. 
3.
The IUPD Overlay will amend certain development standards for easier site planning and 
operational efficiency. Paving will be waived in lieu of dust-control measures as approved by the 
Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQ). Minimum screening is reduced from solid walls 
to chain-link fencing. Parking is established as the ratio of what is currently provided on site. 
REGULATION
BASE ZONING DISTRICT 
REGULATIONS (IND-3)
PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT 
REGULATIONS (C-2 CUPD)
Maximum Height 
40'
40’
Minimum Front Yard
20’
20’
Minimum Side Yard
5’
5’
Minimum Street-side Yard
10'
10’
Minimum Rear Yard
25'
25’
Minimum Lot Area
6,000 sq. ft.
6,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width 
60'
60’
Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
60%
Minimum Parking 
1:600 sq. ft.
1:18,000 sq ft.
Minimum Paving 
Paved parking and 
drive lanes
Dust control measures as 
approved by the Maricopa 
County Air Quality District.
Minimum Screening
6' solid wall
8’ chain link fence

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Aerial photo of subject site
Aerial image & surrounding environs

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Eagle view of subject site looking north into subject parcel (aerial image dated Mar 2025) 
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
4.
On-site:
Rural-43 & IND-3 / Rail terminal & undeveloped land
North:
IND-3 / Union Pacific Railroad  
South:
Rural-43 / Arizona State Land – Undeveloped 
East:
Rural-43 / Arizona State Land – Undeveloped 
West:
Rural-43 / Undeveloped & residential

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Zoning District map
Utilities and Services:
5.
Water:
Well
Wastewater:
Septic
School District:
Arlington Elementary School District 
Fire:
Buckeye Valley Rural Fire District 
Police: 
Maricopa County Sherriff  
Right-of-Way:
6.
The following table includes existing and proposed half-width right-of-way and the future 
classification based upon the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Major 
Streets and Routes Plan.  
7.
Staff notes that Dixie Packing Road is an existing historical pathway that does not appear to have 
existing easements or established legal right-of-way. The applicant is proposing to move the 
historic road to the parcel boundaries and establish a public easement for continued access. 
Street Name
Half-width Existing R/W
Half-width Proposed R/W
Future Classification
Salome Hwy 
40’
40’
Highway
Adopted Plan:
8.
Old US Hwy 80 Area Plan (adopted May 2007): The area is listed as rural densities 0-1 which 
allows for residential dwellings at 1 per acre. 
Public Participation Summary:

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9.
The applicant has completed all required public participation outreach. A neighborhood letter was 
sent out to all parcels within 300’. The parcel was posted in 2 locations and updated with hearing 
information. 
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
10.
The City of Buckeye has commented in support of the proposal. While they recognize the 
development is outside of their planning area, they are the closest municipality at approximately 
.5 miles away. 
Staff Analysis:
11.
Staff supports IND-3 IUPD zoning of this site. It is consistent with the surrounding agricultural and 
industrial land uses and development patterns.  It takes advantage of existing railroad siding 
resource for industrial redevelopment. The site was developed and has been utilized as a rail 
transfer depot since the mid-1970s. There is a dirt road traversing the southern parcel. The 
applicant has committed to allowing neighboring property owners easement access through the 
re-orientation of ‘Dixie Packing Road’. 
Recommendation:
12.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors 
approve Z250014 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘g’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Zoning Exhibit 
entitled “Z250014 Zoning Exhibit“, consisting of 1 full-size sheet, dated June 30, 2025, 
except as modified by the following conditions. Staff may determine slight refinements to 
remain in substantial conformance with the approved site plan.  Minor and major 
amendments to the site plan will be determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of the 
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.

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b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report 
entitled “Midstream Buckeye LPG Terminal”, consisting of 9 pages, dated June 2, 2025, 
except as modified by the following conditions. 
c.
The following IUPD standards shall apply: 
1.
Minimum Paving: Dust control measures as approved by the Maricopa County Air 
Quality Department
2.
Minimum parking spaces: 1:18,000 sq ft.
3.
Minimum screening: 6’ chain link fence
d.
The following engineering conditions shall apply:
1.
No new access points. Developer to install a 24-ft paved apron for I/E off of Salome 
Hwy. Any request for new access points and additions to the subject parcel that will 
generate between 50-100 AM or PM peak hour trips will require the developer to 
submit a Traffic statement or Traffic impact study for review and approval by MCDOT. 
2.  Owner shall comply with any additional ROW preservation or dedication requirements 
that may be requested by MCDOT planning during permit process.
3. Under MCZO 1205.3.4-1 thru 3, drainage requirements (G&D plans, storm water 
retention, drainage report and percolation) could be removed if Parcels 401-30-010E 
and 401-30-010G are combined to create a single site; and only a site plan would be 
required. Pre-regulation/historical use. Lot combine documents stamped by the 
County Recorder must be provided with building permit application.
4.  Without the submittal of a precise plan of development, no development approval is 
inferred by this review, including, but not limited to number of proposed building 
lots/units, drainage design, access and roadway alignments. These items will be 
addressed as development plans progress and are submitted to the County for further 
review and/or entitlement. 
5.  Engineering review of re-zone cases is conceptual in nature. All development and 
engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa County 
Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards; Floodplain Regulations for 
Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual; and current engineering policies, 
standards and best practices at the time of application for construction. 
6.  The County does not provide fire service, therefore, it is incumbent that the applicant 
seek service and approval of plans from the jurisdictional fire service provider.
e.
Administrative approval of a Plan of Development will be required prior to approval and 
issuance of construction permits to develop and establish use of the site. Prior to 
issuance of a building permit, written confirmation will be required from the emergency 
fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed in 
accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection 
service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, 
local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required.
f.
The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the 
County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions. 
g.
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant, 
with the consent of the landowner.  The granting of this approval allows the property to 
enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application, 
subject to conditions.  In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, the property 
may be considered for revocation to the zoning that existed on the date of application.  It

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is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either revocation due to the failure to comply with 
any conditions, does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use, 
divide, sell or possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value of the 
property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation of the 
Zone Change.  The Zone Change enhances the value of the property above its value as of 
the date the Zone Change is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same 
value of the property as if the Zone Change had never been granted.
Presented by:
Andrew Lorentzen, Planner
Reviewed by:
Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor
Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)
Zoning Exhibit (1 page)
Narrative Report (9 pages)
MC Engineering comments (2 pages)
MCESD comments (2 pages)

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Z250014
Application Name:
Legal Description
Arlington Propane Terminal
Applicant
Case Address
1S 5W 11
Matthew Williamson
32105 W SALOME HWY
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:401-30-010G
(661) 699-7244
matthew.williamson@midstreamenergy.us
ARLINGTON, AZ 85322
Map scale 1:3,274
Supervisor District No.
Combine parcels with an IUPD for IND-3 IUPD Zoning. Overlay the existing IND-3 zoning from the North
parcel onto the South parcel.

Existing Zoning (IND-3 & Rural-43) 
IND-3 IUPD
IND-3
Z250014 – Arlington Propane Zoning Exhibit 
IND-3 
Rural-43
Rural-43
Proposed Zoning (IND-3 IUPD) 
APN’s 401-30-010G & 401-30-010E
Rural-43
Rural-43
June 30, 2025

Narrative Report 
Midstream Buckeye LPG Terminal 
REZONING REQUEST 
Zone Change with Overlay – RU-43 to IND-3 IUPD 
32105 W Salome Highway Arlington, Arizona 85354 
APN #s: 401-30-010G, 401-30-010E 
CASE NO: Z250014 
 
SUBMITTED: 04/11/2025 
REVISED: 06/02/2025 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SITE

Introduction 
Midstream LPG Inc. (“Midstream” or the “Applicant”) has recently purchased a 16.8-acre parcel 
in Maricopa County, identified as APN #: 401-30-010E, located at 32105 W. Salome Highway, 
Arlington, Arizona 85322 (the “Property”). Midstream has also acquired the parcel directly north 
of the Property (APN #: 401-30-010G, the “North Parcel”) and the parcel to the northwest (APN 
#: 401-30-006B, the “West Parcel”). The Applicant intends to operate a liquefied petroleum gas 
(“LPG”) bulk transfer terminal on the North Parcel and proposes to extend its operations onto the 
Property by expanding the existing rail track further south. 
To facilitate this expansion, the Property must be rezoned from its current RU-43 zoning 
designation to IND-3, which is the current designation of the North Parcel. Following pre-
application meetings with representatives from Maricopa County, it was determined that a Zone 
Change with Overlay application is required to adjust the zoning district boundaries from the 
North Parcel to include the Property. 
The Applicant - Midstream LPG Inc.  
Midstream LPG Inc. is part of the Midstream Energy Group, which is a privately held business 
focusing on the purchase, sale and distribution of LPGs in the U.S. and Canada. Midstream’s 
principals have been in the LPG industry for decades with assets including fractionation facilities, 
gas processing, gathering and storage infrastructure, complemented by LPG wholesale marketing 
and distribution business segments. Midstream and its affiliates have a fleet of over 900 long-
term leased railcars and trucking operations spanning across the Western United States with a 
focus in California, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. The company primarily trucks its own product 
which includes LPGs and natural gas liquids.  
Economic Impact 
Midstream’s operations on the Property will generate significant full-time employment 
opportunities for Maricopa County residents, as well as multiple contracting opportunities for 
local service providers. The facility will require two full-time rail unloading operators, along with 
a sizable number of truck transport drivers employed by both Midstream and third-party 
contractors. 
Transloaded LPG from Midstream’s rail terminal will help to add competitively priced wholesale 
LPG supply not only to the surrounding local area but will fuel the growing energy needs of 
Maricopa County and the business community.  Midstream also is a wholesale distributor of 
renewable LPG, which it plans on offering to its customers as demand for renewable LPG expands.

To support the expansion of operations onto the Property and to prepare for LPG transloading, 
the following work will be required: 
- 
railroad design and constructions services;  
- 
civil construction services including grading, compaction and road construction;   
- 
fencing construction;   
- 
electrical construction;  
- 
communications and information technology;  
- 
commercial building construction and renovation;  
- 
HVAC;   
- 
industrial scale installation;    
- 
welding and other industrial mechanical contract services; 
- 
engineering and design services; 
- 
inspection services;  
- 
utility power service;  
- 
waste management services;  
- 
railroad services; and  
- 
vehicle maintenance services.  
Property 
The Property is 16.8 acres and combined with the North Parcel would total 31.8 acres. The 
proposed plan is to extend the rail track from the North Parcel down south into the Property. The 
Property is currently undeveloped and vacant, but the North Parcel includes an 18,000 sq. ft. 
covered storage area, a 993 sq. ft. one-story building, and a 485 ft. industrial rail spur connected 
to the Southern Pacific rail line. Remains of various concrete foundations, containments, and 
other works from previous uses also exist on the Property.  
Safety and Security 
Midstream values its longtime successful safety and security record. The company works closely 
with all applicable authorities and agencies to constantly evaluate and update its safety and 
security programs. In addition to the operations on the North Parcel, Midstream owns and/or 
operates dozens of other LPG bulk terminals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Midstream believes 
that the safe and secure operation of these terminal operations is paramount to its operations, 
as well as to its corporate reputation and its commitment as a commercial neighbor in the 
counties within which it operates. Consistent with its other LPG bulk terminals, the Property will 
be operated under the program requirements of OSHA Process Safety Management and the EPA 
Risk Management Plan.

Midstream utilizes engineered equipment and detailed processes proven to transfer LPG safely 
and effectively. These systems are developed through a rigorous engineering design process and 
hazards analysis to identify potential risks and implement safeguards to mitigate those risks. 
All employees are thoroughly trained in all required aspects so as to safely transload LPG and are 
qualified through a mentorship program and hazard identification. Additionally, Midstream 
personnel maintain safety equipment such as personnel lower explosive limit (LEL) gas monitors, 
strategically located fire extinguishers, flame resistant clothing and other safety equipment. 
This proposed LPG Terminal will have a Site Security Plan in place to assess and mitigate the 
various hazards and threats to the safety and security of the operation. Standard security 
measures proposed are standard 6’ foot high chain link fencing surrounding the operation, 
security cameras with remote viewing capabilities, manned operations, site access controls, and 
area lighting. All contractors and visitors will be trained in safety and security considerations 
through a comprehensive site orientation process. All transport drivers hauling LPG from the 
terminal will be trained and qualified in specific tasks related to the LPG transfer process. Prior to 
being granted site access, each transportation company will be vetted through a rigorous process 
and will need to access a Terminal Access Agreement. 
Utilities and Services 
The Property has no public water or sewer utility services. Water is supplied by a well located on 
the North Parcel, which also has an on-site septic tank system and accompanying restroom 
facilities. Power is supplied to the Property by Arizona Public Service (APS).  
In addition to bringing economic value and activity to Maricopa County, the proposed land use 
and improvements do not require any public expenditure for infrastructure. The proposed use 
will not result in the need for additional road, sewer or water systems.  
With the Arizona State Trust owning the property directly to the south of the Property and there 
being no residential neighbors to the west within 300 feet, the livability of the adjacent properties 
will not be affected. It is also important to note that transloading operations are already currently 
undertaken on the North Parcel and the proposed operations will not materially differ from what 
is already being conducted on the Property. Also, the LPG transload operations will be sufficiently 
distant from the boundaries of the North Parcel and Property, to provide an adequate buffer.

Purpose of Request 
The purpose of this request is to have the North Parcel’s zoning boundaries extend down to the 
Property so that both parcels have the requisite IND-3 zoning designation and to allow for 
extension of the rail spur to the southeast edge of the Property.   
Due to the challenges of limited daily rail service in western Maricopa County and the inadequate 
length of the existing rail spur, rezoning of the South Parcel is required to enable the extension 
and expansion of the existing rail spur.  The rezoning coupled with the expansion of the existing 
rail spur would allow Midstream to increase LPG supply to western and the greater Maricopa 
County area. The expansion of the rail spur would allow Midstream to better serve retail LPG 
customers serving Maricopa County, such as AmeriGas, Ferrellgas/Blue Rhino, Suburban, Canyon 
State, Pacific Coast and Arizona Propane, to name a few. It is anticipated that the rail track 
expansion would allow Midstream to double the current transloading capacity. 
IUPD 
The IUPD is requested to address fencing, dust pollution requirements, and other development 
requirements and restrictions. The Property is currently fenced with approximately 4,600 linear 
feet of 6-foot-high chain-link fencing without screening provisions. The IND-3 zoning designation 
requires a 6-foot-high solid masonry wall. For a LPG terminal, chain link fencing offers many 
advantages over masonry walls such as: (i) increased visibility into and out of the property for 
security and emergency response purposes; (ii) reduced maintenance requirements; and (iii) ease 
of installation and modification in the event improvements are identified. The existing site has 
been in the same use with the same fencing design and is more in keeping with the fencing used 
in the surrounding area which consists of largely vacant and ranch land.  
The Property is currently largely vacant and unpaved, except for some previous site 
improvements that are no longer in use. As such, given that the Property will primarily be limited 
to vehicle use in open areas and vacant lots, only the areas of the Property expected to have a 
normal traffic pattern would have dust pollution control methods applied such as a surface of 
decomposed granite or asphalt milling, as well as control measures limiting vehicle access to 
those areas of the Property. The areas on the Property where no activity is planned will see no 
change in the potential for dust pollution from the existing state. 
Description of Proposal 
The plan for Property is to extend the existing rail spur from the North Parcel onto the South 
Parcel per the design below.  The extension and expansion of the existing rail spur will allow for 
efficient usage of the property for the new rail lines.  The majority of the Property will remain

vacant in its current state.  Internal roads and transloading areas are expected to be constructed 
of decomposed granite or asphalt milling. 
 
Relationship to Surrounding Properties 
The Property is located north of Old Highway 80 and west of Salome Highway, west of the city of 
Buckeye. Directly to the north of the Property, is the North Parcel which already has an IND-3 
zoning designation and is currently used for rail transloading purposes from the Southern Pacific 
Rail Line. The northwest corner of the Property borders the West Parcel, which is also owned by 
the Applicant which is employed in its current operations. The remainder of the western border 
is shared with parcel number 401-30-008L which is owned by Olivas Sylvester and Trisha Canfield 
and used for primarily residential and agricultural purposes. The Property’s southern border is 
shared with land held by the Arizona State Trust and is currently vacant. There are four properties 
all owned by the same property owner to the southwest of the Property that are within 300 feet 
of the proposed rezoning change and Midstream has been in contact with this property owner as 
part of Midstream’s Citizen Participation Plan.  
Midstream does not anticipate a material change to truck traffic in the surrounding area from its 
operations. The neighbors to the south and west have access to their properties through a local 
road that runs parallel to the southern border of the Property. As truck traffic for Midstream’s 
operations will be entering the Property from the northeast there should be no effect on our

neighbors, public roads or infrastructure. Midstream has also been in contact with Hickman’s Egg 
Farm, which is the northern neighbor to the North Parcel, and they have expressed support for 
Midstream’s application 
Location and Accessibility 
The application and proposed rezoned business use will not have a material effect on the local 
transportation system. The application does not require any new access to the Property and will 
only have approximately four (4) additional truck trips per day, once the operations have been 
expanded and the rail spur extended down into the Property from the North Parcel.    
The location of the property is approximately 8 miles south of Interstate 10 by way of 339th 
Avenue and West Salome Highway. Access to the property is obtained via an existing unpaved 
turn-off from West Salome Highway just south of the UPRR railroad crossing. This connection to 
West Salome Highway will be improved in accordance with MCDOT design criteria to 
accommodate safe entry and exit of LPG transports to the property and West Salome Highway. 
Circulation System 
As mentioned, the application and proposed rezoned business use will not have a material effect 
on the local transportation system. The application does not require any new access to the 
Property and will only have an average of four (4) additional truck trips per day, once the 
operations have been expanded and the rail spur extended down into the Property from the 
North Parcel.    
In general, the timing of vehicles entering and leaving the site will be sparse and will only 
minimally affect traffic patterns in the surrounding area. Operations staff is normally limited to 
two individuals who would arrive at the site in the morning hours to prepare for operations and 
leave in the afternoon or early evening after securing the site for the day. All transport loads are 
pre-scheduled, which spreads out arrivals to the site. On average, LPG Transports will arrive at 
the property and be involved in loading and other activities for at least 1 hour providing for 
significant separation between transports leaving the site.  
Midstream has received a Traffic Waiver Study Waiver from Maricopa County’s Transportation 
Systems Management & Operations Division as part of its application.   
Development Schedule 
Once the approval is received for the IND-3 designation for the Property, Midstream will retain a 
railroad construction firm to design detailed plans for the proposed rail extension and expansion.

The detailed rail plans along with all other required improvements will be submitted for approval.  
It is expected that the detailed engineering and approval process will take 3-6 months, with the 
construction timeline to be another 3-6 months. 
Community Facilities and Services 
There are no community facilities located near the Property and none are necessary.  
Public Utilities and Services 
The Property and Midstream’s operations are largely self-sufficient and as such will not be relying 
on many public utilities or services, other than those provided by the local police and fire 
departments.  Below is the Utility Commitment Table from Midstream’s Site Plan and it should be 
noted that the natural gas and telecom utilities are not planned to be utilized at this time.

Industrial Plan of Development Comparison Chart

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Anh Harambasic, PE 
Planning & Development 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
Phone: (602) 506-3611 
www.maricopa.gov/planning 
Email address: 
anh.harambasic@maricopa.go
v
Planning & Development 
 
Engineering Plan Review 
Date:    
April 11, 2025 
 
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning & 
Development 
 
Attn: 
Andrew Lorentzen, Planner, Planning & Development Services 
 
From: 
Anh Harambasic, P.E. Engineering Plans Reviewer, Planning and 
Development Services.  
 
 
cc: 
Doug Jones, P.E., Engineering Supervisor, Planning & Development 
Services 
 
Subject:   
Parcel combine with an IUPD for IND-3. ZC for parcel south  
 
Job Site Address: 32105 W Salome Hwy, Arlington, AZ 
 
APN(s): 
401-30-010G and 401-30-010E 
 
This application is requesting a zone change from RU-43 to IND-3. The Zone change 
for parcel 401-30-010E from RU-43 to IND-3 to match the northern parcel 401-30-
010G.  Use from the existing Northern parcel will blend into the southern parcel.     
 
PND Engineering Plan Review (DPR, FCD, MCDOT and PND Transportation) has 
reviewed the 1st submittal of the subject application routed for review on 4.16.2025 
and has no objections, approvals are subject to the following stipulations: 
 
MCDOT COMMENTS: 
1. No new access points. Developer to install a 24-ft paved apron for I/E off of 
Salome Hwy. Any request for new access points and additions to the subject 
parcel that will generate between 50-100 AM or PM peak hour trips will require 
the developer to submit a Traffic statement or Traffic impact study for review 
and approval by MCDOT.  
 
2. Owner shall comply with any additional ROW preservation or dedication 
requirements that may be requested by MCDOT planning during permit 
process.  
 
DRAINAGE GENERAL COMMENTS: 
3. Under MCZO 1205.3.4-1 thru 3, drainage requirements (G&D plans, storm 
water retention, drainage report and percolation) could be removed if Parcels 
401-30-010E and 401-30-010G are combined to create a single site; and only 
a site plan would be required. Pre-regulation/historical use.  Lot combine 
documents stamped by the County Recorder must be provided with building 
permit application.

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4. Without the submittal of a precise plan of development, no development 
approval is inferred by this review, including, but not limited to number of 
proposed building lots/units, drainage design, access and roadway alignments. 
These items will be addressed as development plans progress and are 
submitted to the County for further review and/or entitlement. 
 
5. Engineering review of re-zone cases is conceptual in nature. All development 
and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205 of the 
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards; 
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design 
Manual; and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the 
time of application for construction.  
 
6. The County does not provide fire service, therefore, it is incumbent that the 
applicant seek service and approval of plans from the jurisdictional fire service 
provider.  
 
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any additional information.

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Subdivision 
Infrastructure  
& Planning Program 
301 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
 
S u b d i vi s io n @ m a ri co p a .go v 
e s d .m a r i c o pa .g o v 
 
 
 
 
 
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has completed review 
for the Arlington Propane Terminal planning case(s). Please note the following MCESD 
requirements for site development: 
 
Drinking Water –  
Per the Safe Drinking Water Act, any water system that supplies more than 25 people or 15 
service connections per day for at least 60 days per year is classified as a Public Water 
System (PWS).  
• 
If the above criteria are met, a Public Water System application and a New Source 
Approval application are required and must be submitted to the MCESD’s Drinking 
Water Program. A water quality analysis report will be required with submittal and is 
good within one-year of testing. 
 
An Approval to Construct application is required to be submitted to the MCESD’s Treatment 
Program for all PWS water treatment facilities. 
• 
For questions, please contact the Water/Wastewater Treatment Program at (602) 
372-2861 or email treatmentplantprogram@maricopa.gov 
 
An Approval to Construct application is required to be submitted to the MCESD’s 
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program for all PWS water system infrastructure. 
• 
For questions, please contact the Subdivision and Infrastructure Program at (602) 
506-1058 or email subdivision@maricopa.gov 
 
For additional Drinking Water related questions, please contact the Drinking Water program 
at (602) 506-6935 or by email at sdwquestions@maricopa.gov. 
 
Project Name: Arlington Propane Terminal 
Primary Contact Name: Matthew 
Williamson 
Planning Application Type: Zone Change 
with Overlay 
APN(s): 401-30-010E, 401-30-010G 
Reviewer: Elliott Wheaton, P.E. 
Email: Elliott.Wheaton@maricopa.gov 
Phone: 602-376-6035 
Planner Name: Andrew Lorentzen 
Planning Case #: Z250014 
Date: May 5, 2025 
 
Water and Waste Management Division

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Onsite Wastewater (Septic) –  
A Minor Plan Review application must be submitted for any existing septic system(s) if 
being utilized and if the applicant believes the existing system(s) are adequate in size to 
support the new use; otherwise, a new septic permit/install may be required. 
 
A Notice of Intent to Discharge application for a septic system is required for any 
construction. Application must be submitted to the MCESD Onsite Wastewater Program. 
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Wastewater is not permitted to discharge to an adjacent parcel’s septic system. 
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If conducting food service in unincorporated Maricopa, a grease trap will be 
required by Onsite Wastewater program. 
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Setback requirements must be maintained per Arizona Administrative Code, Title 
18, Chapter 9, Article 312, C (Features Requiring Setbacks). 
 
Dependent/independent recreational vehicles cannot discharge wastewater to any septic 
system(s). A dump station/holding tank will be required for any onsite recreational vehicle 
wastewater dumping. 
 
For Onsite Wastewater related questions, please contact the Onsite Program at (602) 506-
6666 or by email at septicquestions@maricopa.gov. 
 
Additional Notes –  
*It should be noted that this document does not approve the referenced project. Comments are provided 
for the benefit of the applicant for MCESD permit requirements and as an advisory to Maricopa County 
Planning and Development Department. 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 current regulations at the time of application.