SU240022 Consolidated Handout Memo

Maricopa County — Planning & Zoning (2025-05-08)

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DATE:
May 8, 2025
TO:
Planning & Zoning Commission  
From:
Paola Jaramillo, Planner 
SUBJECT:
SU240022 New River RV Storage   
Agenda Item: 3
Since the publishing of the staff report, staff has received two letters of support and opposition. 
The opposition states concern with a commercial use for an RV storage facility not being 
necessary in the New River area as there are sufficient available or appropriate to the rural 
surrounding.
Staff met with the applicant regarding condition ‘c’, staff agrees with the applicant to modify these 
conditions. Recommended changes are shown in legislative edit format with eliminated text 
shown with strikethrough and new language in bold and underlines.
c.
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1.
Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual 
design only. 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.
2.
Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, 
changes to the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering 
design of the site’s drainage infrastructure.
3.
Detailed Grading & Drainage Plans and Final Drainage Report must be 
submitted with the application for Building Permit. 
4.
Must maintain historic drainage patterns. This may require the relocation 
of the eastern driveway and/or drainage easements on the adjacent 
properties based on final engineering design.

5.
Hydraulic calculations required at the time of final engineering design to 
show 50/50 off site flow split is being maintained and may require unique 
drainage structures to maintain historic flow patterns. 
6.
Maintain a minimum 25-foot separation between septic facilities and 
retention basin(s).
7.
Retention basins/underground storage must drain within the required 36 
hours.
8.
Prior to building permit issuance a will serve letter for fire protection 
services must be provided.
9.
Driveway access to County road(s) must be paved and will require a permit 
from MCDOT issued concurrent with building permit(s) required for site 
development. Drainage flow along the roadway must be maintained. 
10.
The site is encumbered by Federal Patent easements (east and north 
sides). Unless abandoned, these easements must remain intact for their 
intended use. See link below for abandonment process. 
https://www.maricopa.gov/775/Abandonment-of-PatentEasements 
11.
As the western access is an existing easement to provide driveway access 
to the northern parcel, MCDOT will accept the location and limited spacing 
of each access. To avoid conflicting movement at the eastern access, 
provide a raised median restricting the access to RI/RO. All Adjacent 
roadway improvements required by MCDOT in the Traffic Study approval 
shall be permitted with building permits in accordance with the current 
RDM standards.
12.
Although turn lane warrants are not met, a dedicated right-turn lane is 
recommended at the eastern access due to the high volume of traffic on 
the area. 
13.
Each driveway must meet the commercial driveway design, reference 
MCDOT Roadway Design Manual (RDM) 7.6.1. 
14.
The future classification of New River Road is minor arterial. As part of half-
street improvements dedicate a minimum of 55’ ROW in-fee to MCDOT 
from the center line. 
15.
At present, the subject site in not located within the County’s Urbanized 
Area. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County

(PND) is not required. This does NOT preclude the requirement to obtain a 
Construction General Permit (CGP) Notice.
16.
Reconfiguration of existing cross culvert (under New River Road) will be 
required MCDOT approval at the time of final engineering design.
Attachment’s:
2 letters of Support (2 pages)
Opposition (1 page)
Revised Engineering Memo (4 pages)

April 8, 2025 
 
Maricopa County 
Planning and Development Department  
301 W. Jefferson Suite 170 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
 
Re: 
Letter of Support for Special Use Permit (SU240022) at 3600 W. New River Road  
 
 
Dear Planning and Development: 
 
We are Leon and Frances Gee, and I live at 3547 W New River Rd in New River. I’ve lived in 
this area for ___ years and wanted to share my support for the proposed RV and boat storage at 
3600 W New River Road. 
 
The applicant has been really good about keeping the neighborhood in the loop and seems 
serious about running a safe and secure place. That kind of communication and responsibility 
goes a long way out here. 
 
This type of project doesn’t create much traffic or noise, so I don’t think it’ll take away from the 
quiet, rural feel that we all appreciate. It actually seems like a good fit for the area. 
 
Also, having a nearby, professionally run storage facility is a plus for people who want to keep 
their RVs close but don’t want them sitting in the driveway all the time. It’s a convenient option 
that makes sense for a lot of us. 
 
Thanks for considering my support. 
 
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
Leon and Frances Gee 
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Jesse Gee, on behalf of,

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Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND)
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Comment on a Planning Case 
Comment on a Planning Case Case Number & Project Name SU240022 Comment I am opposed to the prop osed zoning change from R43 to C-2 CUPD. I also oppose the combination zone change of C-2 and SUP. The is currently more than ad equate RV storage 
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Name 
SU240022 
I am opposed to the proposed zoning change from R43 to C-2 
CUPD. I also oppose the combination zone change of C-2 and 
SUP. The is currently more than adequate RV storage 
available in New River. The proposed zoning change is 
inconsistent with the rural, residential, and horse property of 
the surrounding area. A major issue/concern is the availability 
of an adequate water supply and drainage. The proposed 
commercial rezoning is consequently unacceptable.  
Thomas M. Jadlos 
1732 W Maddock Rd 
Phoenix 
AZ 
85086 
tomjadlos@yahoo.com

James Philbin, P.E. 
Planning & Development 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
Phone: (602) 372-4362 
Fax: (602) 506-8762 
www.maricopa.gov/planning 
Email address: 
James.Philbin@maricopa.gov 
  
Planning & Development 
 
Engineering Plan Review 
 
 
Date:    
May 05, 2025 
 
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning & 
Development 
 
Attn: 
Paola Jaramillo Quintero, Planner, Planning & Development Services 
 
cc: 
Bob Fedorka, PE, Engineering Manager, Planning & Development 
 
From: 
James Philbin, PE, Plans Examiner Engineer, Planning & Development 
 
Subject:   
SU240022 – New River RV and Boat Storage 
APN(s): 
202-12-038A 
Engineering Review has reviewed the 3rd plan and report routed for review on 
02/19/2025, for the subject application and has no objections subject to the following 
stipulations: 
 
The following stipulations will apply: 
 
 
1. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design 
only. 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. 
 
2. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes 
to the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the 
site’s drainage infrastructure. 
 
3. Detailed Grading and Drainage Plans and Final Drainage Report must be 
submitted with the application for Building Permit.  
 
4. Must maintain historic drainage patterns. This may require the relocation of the 
eastern driveway and/or drainage easements on the adjacent properties based 
on final engineering design.  
 
5. Hydraulic calculations required at the time of final engineering design to show 
50/50 off site flow spilt is being maintained and may require unique drainage 
structures to maintain historic flow patterns.   
 
6. Reconfiguration of existing cross culvert (under New River Road) will required 
MCOT approval at the time of final engineering design.   
 
7. Maintain a minimum 25 foot separation between septic facilities and the 
retention basin(s)

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8. Retention basins/underground storage must drain within the required 36 hours 
 
9. Prior to Building permit issuance a will serve letter for fire protection services 
must be provided.   
 
10. Driveway access to County road(s) must be paved and will require a permit 
from MCDOT issued concurrent with building permit(s) required for site 
development. Drainage flow along the roadway must be maintained. 
 
11. The site is encumbered by Federal Patent easements (east and north sides). 
Unless abandoned, these easements must remain intact for their intended 
use. See link below for abandonment process. 
https://www.maricopa.gov/775/Abandonment-of-PatentEasements   
 
12. All adjacent roadway improvements required by MCDOT in the Traffic Study 
approval shall be permitted with building permits and in accordance with the 
current RDM standards.  
 
13. Although turn lane warrants are not met, a dedicated right-turn lane is 
recommended at the eastern access due to the high volume of traffic on the 
area. 
 
14. Each driveway must meet the commercial driveway design, reference 
MCDOT Roadway Design Manual (RDM) 7.6.1. 
 
15. The future classification of New River Road is minor arterial.  As part of half-
street improvements dedicate a minimum of 55’ ROW in-fee to MCDOT from 
the center line. 
 
16. At present, the subject site in not located within the County’s Urbanized Area. 
A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County (PND) 
is not required. This does NOT preclude the requirement to obtain a 
Construction General Permit (CGP) Notice of Intent to Discharge (NOID) from 
the State (ADEQ), as may be required. 
 
 
 
Please contact me with any questions.

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DRAINAGE PLAN REVIEW REFERENCES:   
 
The Drainage Regulations are listed in Section 1205 of the MCZO: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/272  
Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards Manual: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2369  
For Additional Information See: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/1635/Drainage-Review 
 
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY REFERENCES:   
 
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/630  
For Additional Information See: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/3847/Flood-Control-District  
 
PND TRANSPORTATION REFERENCES: 
 
Residential Driveway Guidelines 
https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/362  
Roadway Design Manual 
http://www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24883 
Maricopa County Resolution for ROW Permits 
https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/364  
For Additional Information See: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/156/MCDOT  
 
PND STORMWATER QUALITY (SWPPP) REFERENCES: 
 
Storm Water Quality Management and Discharge Control Regulation 
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6577 
Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 310 
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5354  
For Additional Information See: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/3980/Water-Sewage-Stormwater-Waste

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Abbreviations Key: 
 
Drainage: 
 
DD =   
Department Directive (See: http://www.maricopa.gov/1911/Department-
Directives) 
MCZO = 
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance 
DPSM =  Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards 
SSA =   
State Standard Attachment 
DDMV1=  Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Hydrology 
DDMV2 =  Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Hydraulics 
 
Flood Control: 
 
FRMC = 
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County 
 
PND Transportation: 
 
RDM =  
MCDOT Roadway Design Manual 
RDG =  
MCDOT Residential Design Guidelines 
MSRP =  MCDOT Major Streets and Routes Plan 
 
PND Storm Water: 
SWMDCR= 
Maricopa County Storm Water Quality Management and Discharge 
Control Regulation 
DDMV3=  Maricopa County Drainage Design Manual – Erosion Control 
APCR= 
Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations – Rule 310