01.BA250018 BOA Report

Report to the Board of Adjustment
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case: 
BA250018 – Bello & Salgado Property
Hearing Date:
May 15, 2025
Supervisor District:
5
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant:
Diego Munoz
Property Owners:
Miguel Bello & Edith Salgado
Request:
Variance to the development standard of the Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance to permit:
1)
Proposed side (south) setback of 20’ where 30’ is the minimum required 
per MCZO Article 503.4.2 
Site Location:
APN 500-69-068A – 6628 S. 121st Ave. in the Avondale area
Site Size:
42,135 sq. ft. 
Current Use / Zoning:
Vacant / Rural-43
Open Violation:
No violation on property
Background:
Upon review of the variance application, staff determined that the 
proposed single-family residence would meet the Rural-43 zoning district 
setbacks as established with the recorded plat for the Holly Acres 
subdivision. The applicant has chosen to withdraw this application.
Presented by:
Nick Schlimm, Planner
Reviewed by:
Darren V. Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager 
Attachments:
Withdrawal Request Correspondence (4 pages)

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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
From:
Diego Munoz <caddrafter1@msn.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 11:40 AM
To:
Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Subject:
Re: BA250018 - BOA Public Hearing Checklist
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Hello Nick, 
This is great news. I spoke with the homeowners, and we would like to withdraw the variance request. 
Do we need to submit anything new to initiate the planning and building review process? Also, how 
long will it take for the homeowners to receive the refund? 
Thank you, 
 
 
 Diego F. Munoz 
        MCDS1 
Munoz Complete Drafting Services, LLC. 
        Architecture and More 
Granite Fabrication and Installation 
CAD Drafter 
Phone: 602.400.6568 
Caddrafter1@msn.com 
 
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From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov> 
Sent: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:19 AM 
To: Diego Munoz <caddrafter1@msn.com> 
Subject: RE: BA250018 - BOA Public Hearing Checklist  
  
Good morning, Diego, 
  
I have some news, actually – you will no longer be required to proceed with your variance request. During my 
review, I discovered that the subdivision plat for the property (Holly Acres) requires a side setback of only 5’ (not 
30’ as normally required in the Rural-43 zoning district). Likewise, the plat requires a front setback of only 20’ and a 
rear setback of only 25’. I’ve notified the zoning plans examiner assigned to the owners’ building permit, so the 
setbacks will not be an issue going forward with the permit.

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What we’re going to do is publish a memo confirming that the property’s area and width were both created by 
government action. The variance will no longer be necessary, so we can withdraw it and issue a refund. All I need 
from you is confirmation that you would like to withdraw your variance request, and if so, we will issue a refund, 
and you will no longer be required to attend the BOA hearing. 
  
Please let me know if you have any questions! 
  
Sincerely, 
  
 
Nick Schlimm
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planner 
O:   602-506-0031     
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From: Diego Munoz <caddrafter1@msn.com>  
Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 3:59 PM 
To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov> 
Subject: Re: BA250018 - BOA Public Hearing Checklist 
  
Hello Nick, We’r e all planning to attend the BOA hearing virtually. Do we each need a separate link, or can we all use the same one? Thank you, Diego F. Munoz MCDS1 Munoz Complete Drafting Services, LLC. Architecture and More Granite Fabrication 
Hello Nick, 
We’re all planning to attend the BOA hearing virtually. Do we each need a separate link, or can we all 
use the same one? 
Thank you, 
  
  
 Diego F. Munoz 
        MCDS1 
Munoz Complete Drafting Services, LLC. 
        Architecture and More 
Granite Fabrication and Installation 
CAD Drafter 
Phone: 602.400.6568 
Caddrafter1@msn.com 
  
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"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient." —Steve Maraboli 
"Persistance and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult 
problems."—Gever Tulley 
From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov> 
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 11:13 AM 
To: Diego Munoz <caddrafter1@msn.com> 
Subject: RE: BA250018 - BOA Public Hearing Checklist

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Good morning, Diego, 
  
Yes, I do recommend coming prepared to provide just a summary of why you’re requesting the variance. You won’t 
need to prepare much. What’ll happen is, when our case comes up on the agenda, I will begin with a brief 
presentation summarizing our analysis of the case. This will last about 2 or 3 minutes. The Board will then invite 
you to the podium to speak as well. You are welcome to send me a PowerPoint presentation to go with your 
remarks (I would need it by Tuesday, May 13th at noon), but this is totally optional. All you really need is to provide a 
few brief remarks summarizing your request and why the variance is necessary, and it doesn’t need to be more 
than a minute or two. 
  
And yes, the property owners and contractor are certainly welcome to attend as well! 
  
Sincerely, 
  
 
Nick Schlimm
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planner 
O:   602-506-0031     
MARICOPA.GOV 
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From: Diego Munoz <caddrafter1@msn.com>  
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:03 PM 
To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov> 
Subject: Re: BA250018 - BOA Public Hearing Checklist 
  
Hello Nick, Thank you for the information. For the Board of Adjustment hearing, should I be prepared to answer questions about why we believe the variance should be granted? Are the homeowners and contract or allowed to attend the hearing as 
Hello Nick, 
Thank you for the information. For the Board of Adjustment hearing, should I be prepared to answer 
questions about why we believe the variance should be granted? Are the homeowners and contractor 
allowed to attend the hearing as well? 
Thank you, 
  
  
 Diego F. Munoz 
        MCDS1 
Munoz Complete Drafting Services, LLC. 
        Architecture and More 
Granite Fabrication and Installation 
CAD Drafter 
Phone: 602.400.6568 
Caddrafter1@msn.com 
  
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"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient." —Steve Maraboli 
"Persistance and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult 
problems."—Gever Tulley 
From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov> 
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 8:32 AM 
To: Diego Munoz <caddrafter1@msn.com> 
Subject: BA250018 - BOA Public Hearing Checklist  
  
Good morning, Diego, 
  
This is Nick with Maricopa County Planning. I wanted to let you know that I have placed your variance request (per Case 
BA250018) on the next agenda of the Board of Adjustment (BOA), which has been set for Thursday, May 15th. The BOA 
hearing starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be held at the Board of Supervisors’ Auditorium at 205 W. Jefferson Street in 
Phoenix. 
  
With all BOA cases on the regular agenda, your attendance will be required. Otherwise, the BOA will continue the case 
to the next month’s agenda on June 19th. However, you may choose whether to attend virtually or in-person. If you wish 
to attend virtually, please let me know, and I will send you a virtual registration link the Friday before the hearing. 
  
The BOA agenda and staff report will be available on the on the Agenda Center webpage 
(https://www.maricopa.gov/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Adjustment-3) for downloading on Friday, May 9th. 
  
On Tuesday, May 13th, I will follow up with you to verify that you received the agenda and staff report. 
  
After the Board determination (approval/denial/split decision) of the case, Planning staff will prepare a determination 
letter to send to you within three (3) business days of the hearing. 
  
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 
  
Sincerely, 
  
 
Nick Schlimm 
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planner 
O:   602-506-0031     
MARICOPA.GOV 
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