03. Z260010 PZ Staff Report

Maricopa County — Planning & Zoning (2026-06-25)

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Z260010 
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission 
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
 
 
Case: 
Z260010 – Broadway Auto Salvage & Recycling Rezoning  
 
 
 
Hearing Date: 
June 25, 2026 
 
Supervisor District: 
5 
 
 
  
 
Applicant: 
Kurt Waldier 
 
Owner: 
Moe Lathgani  
   
Request: 
Zone Change from Rural-43 & IND-3 to IND-3 IUPD  
 
  
 
Site Location: 
Generally located at the NEC of Broadway Rd. and 43rd Ave. alignment in 
the south Phoenix / Laveen area 
 
  
Site Size: 
23.5 acres 
 
Density: 
N/A 
 
County Island:  
Yes (City of Phoenix) 
 
 
County Plan: 
Municipal Influence Area and Rural Service Area 
 
Municipal Plan: 
City of Phoenix – Large-Lot Residential (1-2 du/ac) 
 
Municipal Comments: 
None received to date  
 
Support/Opposition: 
None known 
 
Recommendation: 
Approve with conditions

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Project Summary: 
 
1. 
This is a request to replace the current Rural-43 and IND-3 zoning for a 23.5-acre parcel (APN 105-
69-009N) with unified IND-3 IUPD zoning.  The northern region of the parcel consists of 2.4 acres 
with Rural-43 zoning. The remainder of the site (~21.1 acres) is already zoned IND-3 and has been 
used for industrial storage since the mid-1990s. The current auto salvage/recycling operation 
began in 2017 when the current owner purchased the property. The IUPD is requested to modify 
development standards to accommodate business operations for the established auto salvage 
yard.  
 
2. 
The operation comprises 16 individual tenant businesses across the site. Customers enter the 
main entrance using a paved parking lot and use the central hotline in the main office (Building 
11) to locate parts, rather than traversing the entire yard. There are 11 gated access points along 
Broadway Road, which were previously approved by the City of Phoenix when Broadway Road 
was widened in 2018–2019. Hours are approximately 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., seven days a week, 
with no site lighting for after-hours operations. Employment is ~20–30 people. Aggregate 
enclosed floor area is 6,178 sq. ft.; required parking for a centralized office receiving the public is 
calculated at 1 space per 300 sq. ft., or 7 spaces. The site provides 32 spaces, of which 2 are 
designated as ADA spaces adjacent to the main office. Driveway surfaces are shown as gravel 
(dust-proofing) within the site, with multiple 25' wide driveways at the frontage. The applicant 
requests allowance to maintain dust-proofed rather than paved surfaces for the 11 existing 
access points that are not intended to receive the public. Otherwise, a dust control plan 
acceptable to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department shall be allowed. 
 
3. 
The perimeter is enclosed by an existing 6' high metal screen fence. The applicant requests 
allowance to maintain this metal screen wall in place of a solid masonry wall adjacent to 
rural/residential zoning to the east and west, citing unique site conditions (Salt River floodway to 
the west; power lines and industrial use to the east). There is an open violation (V202200728) 
being addressed by this rezone and a separate Plan of Development (PD250055) application 
being administratively processed concurrently. A Technical Advisory Committee was held on May 
19, 2026 where the applicant clarified that no part of the business operation will release 
significant particulate matter. This was mentioned due to the previous tenants burning debris on-
site which triggered high particulate matter indicators at a nearby air quality monitor. The 
applicant confirmed that none of their tenants will be allowed to burn debris and that the entire 
site will be surfaced with dust proof material and paved where required. 
 
4. 
On the next page, the IUPD Table shows the proposed amended zoning district development 
standards in Bold, which include: 
 
• 
A request for 6' metal screen wall along the entire perimeter, including where a 6' solid 
masonry wall is normally required. The west side of the site is within Salt River floodway 
and not developable; the east side contains a narrow RU-43 zoned strip of land that is 
used for an industrial use and is constrained by overhead powerlines. The metal screen 
wall is consistent with the surrounding industrial uses. 
• 
Allowance for multiple driveways onto Broadway Rd. As the right-of-way is under the 
jurisdiction of the City of Phoenix, 11 curb cuts were approved by the City of Phoenix and 
constructed around 2018-2019 during a roadway widening improvement.  
• 
Allowance to maintain the existing dust-proof surface of gravel for the 11 driveways not 
intended for public use. Otherwise a dust control plan acceptable to the Maricopa County 
Air Quality Department shall be allowed.

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• 
A Waiver to loading/unloading areas. The business operation is such that does not require 
loading spaces nor does the operation generate large delivery shipments requiring a 
loading bay. 
 
REGULATION 
BASE ZONING DISTRICT 
REGULATIONS (IND-3) 
PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT 
REGULATIONS (IND-3 IUPD) 
Maximum Height  
60' 
60' 
Minimum Front Setback 
10' (25’ adjacent to Rural 
or Residential zone) 
10' (25’ adjacent to Rural or 
Residential zone) 
Minimum Side Setback 
10' (25’ adjacent to Rural 
or Residential zone) 
10' (25’ adjacent to Rural or 
Residential zone) 
Minimum Street-side Setback 
10' 
10’ 
Minimum Rear Setback 
10' (25’ adjacent to Rural 
or Residential zone) 
10' (25’ adjacent to Rural or 
Residential zone) 
Minimum Lot Area 
6,000 sq. ft. 
6,000 sq. ft. 
Minimum Lot Width 
60' 
60’ 
Maximum Lot Coverage 
60% 
60% 
Minimum Loading / 
Unloading Space 
See parking regulations 
Waive 
Minimum Screening 
6' high solid wall 
6’ high solid steel panels 
Maximum Number of 
Driveways 
One entrance and one exit 
or one that is combined 
along any one street 
11 Existing curb cut entrances 
along Broadway Rd as approved 
by City of Phoenix 
Paving of non-public receiving 
driveways 
Paving or Asphalt 
Gravel, otherwise a dust control 
plan acceptable to the Maricopa 
County Air Quality Department 
shall be allowed 
 
Aerial photo of subject site

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Aerial image & surrounding environs 
 
 
Eagle view of subject site looking north into subject parcel (aerial image dated 1/13/2024).

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Conceptual Site Plan 
 
 
5. 
It should be noted that a required plan of development (POD) currently under review under case 
PD250055 is contingent upon subject Z260010 rezoning approval and fulfillment of its 
conditions. 
 
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 
 
6. 
On-site: 
 
IND-3 (~21.1 ac) and Rural-43 (~2.4 ac) / automobile salvage and recycling  
North: 
City of Phoenix / Salt River floodway and undeveloped open space  
South: 
Broadway Road (City of Phoenix arterial) then IND-3 / industrial storage 
East: 
IND-2 & Rural-43 (narrow sliver) / industrial storage 
West: 
Rural-43 / aggregate mining and Salt River floodway

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Zoning District map 
 
 
Jurisdictional map showing the existing annexation areas of the City of Phoenix (highlighted in yellow) 
along the north and south of the subject site.

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Area of Land Subsidence (As indicated by texture mapping) 
 
 
Utilities, Services and Infrastructure 
 
7. 
Water: 
 
City of Phoenix  
Wastewater: 
City of Phoenix  
Fire: 
Laveen Fire District (City of Phoenix)  
Police:  
MCSO 
Electric: 
APS  
 
The applicant included a list of the utilities providers but will-serve letters have not yet been 
provided. The business is currently operational and is currently being served utilities.  
  
Right-of-Way: 
 
8. 
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.   
 
Street Name 
Half-width Existing R/W 
Half-width Proposed R/W 
Future Classification 
Broadway Rd 
65’ 
65’ 
City of Phoenix - Arterial 
 
 
Adopted Plans: 
 
9. 
Framework 2040 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan (updated May 20, 2026): The 
comprehensive plan establishes a strategic framework (Municipal-Rural Influence Framework) 
for managing urban and rural development across the unincorporated county. The municipal and 
rural influence area classifications serve as guides for determining where urban and rural 
development is most appropriate. Per the map provided on page 95 of the plan, the subject site

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is within an area of municipal influence due to its location within the Phoenix municipal planning 
area. However, since the area plan and the Phoenix General Plan designate the site for rural and 
large lot residential uses, the site is also considered to be within a rural service area. There is 
currently no assurance of annexation. Therefore, the framework classifies the site as a Rural 
Service Area. The comprehensive plan recognizes that certain uses may be acceptable in the rural 
service area upon satisfying acceptable alternative solutions consistent with the plan’s “urban 
solutions for urban development” strategy with existing services provided by the City of Phoenix 
for water and sewer.  Also, the site is already zoned IND-3 and has been developed for industrial 
uses the past couple decades.  The site is appropriate for limited industrial uses including storage 
and salvage. 
 
10. 
City of Phoenix General Plan (adopted April 3, 2024): The site is located within the City of Phoenix 
municipal planning area and the city’s general plan designates the site as Large-Lot Residential 
(1-2 du/ac). The request is not consistent with this designation. The application was routed to the 
City of Phoenix for comment. The City did not provide any comments on the rezoning request.  
 
11. 
City of Phoenix Laveen Southwest Growth Study (adopted 1998): The site is located within the 
City of Phoenix Laveen Southwest Growth Study which designates the site for residential use of 
2-5 du/ac. The growth study does not consider existing industrial zones within County 
jurisdiction. The request is not consistent with this plan. 
 
Public Participation Summary: 
 
12. 
The applicant complied with the Maricopa County public participation process with the required 
posting of the property and the notification to the adjacent property owners within 300’ of the 
subject site. The applicant did not receive a response from their public outreach efforts. Staff has 
not received any notice of opposition or support to the request. 
 
  
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 
 
13. 
N/A 
 
Staff Analysis: 
 
14. 
The historic land use in the area is predominantly industrial along Broadway Rd. west of 39th Ave. 
Despite some remaining Rural-43 zoned properties surrounding the site, these zoned areas are 
either Salt River floodway, aggregate mining operations, or similar outdoor industrial uses.  
 
15. 
The site is within an area of known land subsidence. A geotechnical analysis will be required with 
construction permitting to identify if any mitigation efforts are needed.  
 
16. 
Existing development patterns in the region indicate that residential development will not occur 
along this segment of Broadway Rd. in the foreseeable future.  The area has developed into a 
significant and well-established industrial corridor and staff anticipates no further residential 
development in any remaining rural zones. This zone change consolidates zoning to IND-3 IUPD 
and accommodates the existing industrial salvage operation. It is consistent and compatible with 
the surrounding land use and development patterns. The IND-3 IUPD zoning is appropriate. 
 
17. 
The owner will need to obtain approval of the plan of development and submit for subsequent 
building permits for all unpermitted construction in order to resolve the code violation.

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Recommendation: 
 
18. 
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors 
approve Z260010 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘i’: 
 
a. 
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Zoning Exhibit 
entitled “POD for Auto Salvage & Recycling“, consisting of 2 full-size sheets, dated & 
stamped received June 1st, 2026, except as modified by the following conditions.  
 
b. 
The Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report 
entitled “Maricopa County Zone Change Request Broadway Auto Salvage & Recycling”, 
consisting of 5 pages, dated May 29, 2026, and stamped received June 1, 2026, except as 
modified by the following conditions. 
 
c. 
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:  
1. Approval of this case applies to the Zone change only. See Plan of Development 
case PD250055 for determination and stipulations relating to the Plan of 
Development.  
2. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only. 
All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 905 
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. 
3. 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. 
 
d. 
The following IND-3 IUPD standards shall apply: 
1. Minimum Site Screening: 6’ high metal panel wall 
2. Minimum Loading / Unloading Spaces: Waived 
3. Maximum Number of Driveways: 11 Existing curb cut entrances along Broadway Rd. 
as approved by City of Phoenix 
4. Minimum Paving: Gravel for driveways that do not receive the public, otherwise a dust 
control plan acceptable to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department shall be 
allowed. 
5. Permitted Uses: Until such time as the site is served by sewer, uses are limited to 
automobile salvage and recycling, and other uses acceptable to the Maricopa County 
Environmental Services Department (MCESD) that can be accommodated by on-site 
septic systems. 
 
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. 
Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Zone Change 
by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in

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accordance with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the Maricopa County 
Zoning Ordinance.  
 
g. 
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.  
 
h. 
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 
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. 
 
i. 
Prior to Plan of Development approval, a licensed engineering investigation of the site 
shall be conducted and submitted identifying any land subsidence or earth fissuring which 
affect the site and the report shall include suggested mitigation.  The Plan of Development 
shall have a note that the property is within an area of known land subsidence and/or earth 
fissuring.  Further, notice that the property is in area of known land subsidence and/or 
earth fissuring and a definition of both land subsidence and earth fissures shall be 
displayed on the front door in the sales office, written in the covenants, conditions and 
restrictions (CC&Rs), and written in any disclosure statements for conveyance 
documents.  However, if said report concludes negative impact regarding land subsidence 
and/or earth fissuring the required notification should include such results. 
 
Presented by: 
Daniel Johnson, Planner 
Reviewed by: 
Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor 
 
Attachments: 
Case Map (1 page) 
 
Site Plan  (reduced 8.5”x11”, 2 page/s) 
 
Narrative Report (5 pages) 
 
MCDOT comments (1 pages) 
 
DPR comments (1 pages)

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Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ
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Gross Acres: 24 approx.
Generated May 29, 2026 10:54 AM
Z260010
Application Name:
Legal Description
Broadway Auto Salvage and Recycling Rezoning
Applicant
Case Address
1N-2E-28
Paul  Gilbert
4216 W BROADWAY RD PHOENIX, AZ 85041
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:105-69-009N
PHOENIX, AZ 85041
Map scale 1:3,231
Supervisor District No.
Rezone from RU-43/IND-3 to IND-3 IUPD

PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  POD FOR AUTO SALVAGE AND RECYCLING
PROJECT ADDRESS: 4216 W BROADWAY RD PHOENIX 85041
OWNER: MOE LATHGANI
CASE #: PD250055
MCR #: 1138
DESCRIPTION: MARICOPA GARDEN FARMS MCR 11-38 TH POR LOT 17
DAF BEG NW COR SD LOT TH E 1313.09F TH S 503.54F TH S 65D 54M W
955.15F TO BEG CUR CONC NLY HAV RAD 2810F TH SWLY ALG SD CUR
DIST 446.79F TH N 1049.16F TO TPOB EX COM NE COR NW4 TH W
656.57F TH S 211.43F TH S 65D 55M W 719.75F POB TH S 65D 55M W
979.91F TO CUR CONC NWLY RAD 2809.79F ARC 446.77F TH N 10.36F
TO CUR CONC NWLY RAD 2799.79F ARC 442.47F TH N 65D 55M E
984.40F TH S 10.96F TO POB P/F 14-0815616
LOT SIZE: 1,025,347 SQ FT. (23.5 ACRES)
LOT #: 17
S/T/R : 28 1N 2E
SUBDIVISION: MARICOPA GARDEN FARMS 62-64
ZONING: IND-3 (PENDING RE-ZONING APPLICATION Z260010)
BUILDING SETBACKS: MIN. 20'
BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIRED: MAX. 40'
LANDSCAPE SETBACK: MIN. 5'
UTILITY SERVICE:
FIRE: CITY OF PHOENIX
POWER: APS
SCALE:
SITE PLAN
-
1" : 60'-0"
VICINITY MAP
APN 105-69-009N
EXISTING OFFICE STRUCTURE
LEGEND
PROJECT SITE
W BROADWAY RD
W WIER AVE
W ROESER RD
W SOUTHERN
W LOWER BUCKEYE RD
S 43RD AVE
S 51ST AVE
S 51ST AVE
EXISTING 6' HIGH METAL FENCE
EXISTING 25' WIDE DRIVEWAY
(GRAVEL FOR DUST PROOFING)
BUILDING SETBACK 20' MIN
LANDSCAPE SETBACK 5' MIN.
EXISTING BUILDING SF
TOTAL BUILDING AREA: 6,178 SF
LOT COVERAGE: .006%
PARKING CALCULATION
EXISTING SLIDING GATE
1024
1024.5
1025
1025.5
1026
1026.5
1027
1026.5
1027
1027
1027.5
1028
1028.5
1024.5
1025
1025.5
1026
1026.5
1025.5
1025
1024.5
1024
1026.5
1027
1027.5
1028
1028.5
1027
1027.5
1028
1028.5
1029
1029
1029.5
1030
1030.5
1031
1031.5
1029.5
1029.5
1029
1029
1028.5
1029
1029.5
1030
1030.5
1030
1029.5
1029
1029.5
1030
1030.5
1031
1032
1029
1029.5
1028
1028.5
1029
1028.5
1028.5
1029
65.00' R/W
65.00' R/W
65.00' R/W
65.00' R/W
16.00' TYP.
16.00' TYP.
GATE
SIGNAGE
DRIVEWAY
GATE
SIGNAGE
GATE
SIGNAGE
GATE
SIGNAGE
GATE
SIGNAGE
GATE
SIGNAGE
GATE
SIGNAGE
GATE
SIGNAGE
GATE
SIGNAGE
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
VEHICLE
STORAGE
AREA
14'-5"
8'-0"
4'-5"
64'-4"
12'-0"
16'-0"
21'-8"
6'-11"
12'-0"
3'-9"
12'-0"
16'-0"
30'-5"
14'-7"
5'-3"
12'-0"
16'-0"
38'-4"
12'-0"
4'-5"
12'-0"
16'-0"
32'-11"
36'-0"
65'-7"
16'-11"
25'-0"
12'-0"
16'-0"
85'-9"
60'-0"
105'-11"
28'-0" 4'-9"
8'-0"
130'-3"
25'-0"
25'-0"
25'-0"
25'-0"
69'-11"
263'-11"
25'-0"
8'-0"
20'-0"
63'-8"
16'-10"
12'-0"
16'-0"
27'-0"
8'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"
1313'-1"
120'-4"
43'-4"
1.
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. SEE MAG STD DTL 201 TYPE A
2.
EXISTING SIGNAGES TO REMAIN. SEE SHEET CS.1
3.
REFUSE AREA
KEYNOTE
1
2
2
2
2
2
6 PARKING SPACES
6 PARKING SPACES
6 PARKING SPACES
6 PARKING SPACES
6 PARKING SPACES
EX BUILDING 1
FF=1029.10
EX BUILDING 2
FF=1027.43
EX BUILDING 3
FF=1027.84
EX BUILDING 5
FF=1031.19
EX BUILDING 6
FF=1027.22
EX BUILDING 4
FF=1028.07
EX BUILDING 10
FF=1033.30
EX BUILDING 7
FF=1027.43
EX BUILDING 8
FF=1027.53
FF=1029.39
EX BUILDING 13
FF=1030.76
EX BUILDING 14
FF=1031.26
EX BUILDING 9
FF=1027.85
BUILDING 1
BUILDING 2
BUILDING 3
BUILDING 4
BUILDING 7
BUILDING 5
BUILDING 6
BUILDING 8
BUILDING 9
BUILDING 10
BUILDING 14
BUILDING 15
EX BUILDING 16
FF=1032.74
BUILDING 16
BUILDING 13
EX BUILDING 15
FF=1032.64
1 PARKING SPACE / 600 SF OF FLOOR AREA
6,178 SF / 600 = 11 PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
1 ADA PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
30 PARKING SPACES PROVIDED
2 ADA PARKING SPACES PROVIDED
CODE SUMMARY
2018- IBC, IRC, IFC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, IEBC, ICCPC, IPC/UPC 
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ICC A117.1-2017
LOCAL AND STATE CODES AND CODE AMENDMENTS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
WATER: CITY OF PHOENIX
SEWER: CITY OF PHOENIX
FIRE: CITY OF PHOENIX
POLICE: MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 
POWER: SRP
SOLID WASTE: CITY OF PHOENIX
DRAWING LIST
CS 
COVER SHEET/SITE PLAN
CS.1 
SIGNAGE DETAILS
45'-0"
18'-0"
43'-7"
3
10' X 20' SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE
12'-0"
36'-7"
GATE
SIGNAGE
GATE
SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
POLE SIGNAGE
25'-0"
25'-0"
25'-0"
25'-0"
44'-2"
86'-6"
89'-3"
74'-6"
111'-7"
62'-1"
46'-10"
104'-8"
61'-11"
62'-11"
92'-8"
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY
PROJECT NAME / LOCATION
POD FOR
AUTO
SALVAGE
AND
RECYCLING
4216 W BROADWAY RD
PHOENIX 85041
PROJECT OWNER
MOE
LATHGANI
SIGN / SEAL
REVISIONS
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SCALE:
SIGN TYPE 1: BUILDING SIGNAGE
1
1/2" : 1'-0"
+/-17'-0"
SIGNAGE
1'-4"MIN.
MATERIAL: METAL PANEL SIGNAGE WITH PAINTED
FONTS INSTALLED ON BUILDING FASCIA OR WALL.
FFL
SCALE:
SIGN TYPE 2: POLE SIGNAGE
2
1/2" : 1'-0"
+/-14'-0"
10'-0"
4'-0"
6'-0"
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
SIGNAGE
9"MIN.
MATERIAL: 4" STEEL PAINTED POST ON CONCRETE
PEDESTAL. PAINTED FINISH. METAL PANEL SIGNAGE
WITH PAINTED FONTS MIN. 9" HIGH
FGL
SIGNAGE
+/-10'-6" (BUILDING FASCIA)
+/-8'-11"
SCALE:
SIGN TYPE 3: WALL-MOUNTED SIGNAGE
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PHOENIX 85041
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Maricopa County Zone Change Request 
Broadway Auto Salvage and Recycling 
4216 W Broadway Road 
Phoenix, AZ 85041 
Approx. 23.5 Acres 
Located near the northeast corner of 43rd Avenue (alignment) and Broadway Road 
Rezoning Case #Z260010 
Submitted: March 6, 2026 
Resubmitted: May 29, 2026 
Submitted for 
Moe Lathgani 
7420 S 24th Dr 
Phoenix, AZ 85041 
Submitted by 
Gilbert Blilie PLLC 
701 North 44th Street 
Phoenix, Arizona 85008 
(480) 429-3000
Z260010 RCVD 6/1/26

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Purpose of Request 
Gilbert Blilie, on behalf of the property owner Moe Lathgani, is submitting this Zone Change application 
to Maricopa County to rezone a small portion of the property from RU-43 to IND-3 with an Industrial 
Unit Plan of Development (IUPD) overlay. The vast majority of the property, APN 105-69-009N, is zoned 
IND-3 for heavy industrial uses. The property consists of a total of 23.5 acres, whereas 21.1 acres are 
already zoned IND-3. Only the northernmost 2.4 acres of the subject property along the Salt River are 
zoned RU-43, creating inconsistent zoning across the property. This proposal will seek to consolidate the 
zoning on the property to IND-3 IUPD. There is an open violation associated with the property, 
V202200728, which this rezoning (along with a separate Plan of Development application PD250055) is 
seeking to address and rectify. 
 
Description of Proposal 
The property has been used as an industrial storage yard since Broadway Road was first constructed 
along the southern boundary of the site in the mid 1990s, as shown in historical aerial imagery from 
1996. 
 
 
Maricopa County Historical Aerial Photography 1996 Dec – 1997 Feb

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The current auto salvage and recycling operation started in 2017 when the current property owner, Moe 
Lathgani, purchased the property. 
Maricopa County Historical Aerial Photography 1997 Sept – 1997 Nov 
The auto salvage and recycling operation spans the entirety of the 23.5-acre property, and provides for 
16 individual tenants each with their own business operations. These auto salvage and recycling 
operations on site accept and store wrecked vehicles on site, and salvages the auto parts from the 
vehicles to be recycled and reused for other vehicles.  
The site contains 11 access points along Broadway Road to service these 16 tenants. Each access point 
along Broadway Road is gated to restrict access outside of business hours. Since Broadway Road is 
controlled by the City of Phoenix, each of these access points were approved by the City of Phoenix 
when Broadway Road was widened in 2018-2019. 
Each operation area contains a small mobile office for their business, as well as a various covered 
workspaces. The main office is centrally located and identified as Building 11 on the site plan. The main 
office contains a central hotline connecting each business. So, customers seeking a specific auto part can 
search across all 16 businesses at the main office. They do not need to explore the entire property. 
Rather, customers can park at the main entrance and search for their auto part at the main office.

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This combined auto salvage and recycling operation employs approximately 20 to 30 people, and 
provides for a needed service to the community by offering discounted used and recycled auto parts. 
Hours of operation for these businesses are generally daylight hours (roughly 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) seven 
days a week. The property does not contain site lighting to support the businesses being out after hours. 
Relationship to Surrounding Properties 
On-site: 
IND-3 (21.1 acres) and RU-43 (2.4 acres)/Automobile recycling uses 
North: 
Salt River/undeveloped open space (Phoenix) 
South: 
Broadway Road then IND-3/Industrial material storage uses 
East: 
IND-2/Industrial material storage uses 
West: 
RU-43/Vacant undeveloped land 
Location and Accessibility 
The property maintains direct access from Broadway Road, which is a fully improved arterial street 
controlled by the City of Phoenix. This proposal will maintain and utilize the 10 existing 25-foot-wide 
driveways accessing Broadway Road. Each divided section of the property will maintain controlled 
access directly from Broadway Road to bring in new salvaged vehicles directly into the property. All 
parking will be contained adjacent to the main office, which will provide centralized parking (30 spaces) 
for employees and customers.  
Circulation 
There are no additional improvements planned for the circulation system. Broadway Road has been fully 
built-out by the City of Phoenix and there are no additional improvements necessary. Any future 
proposed improvements will be coordinated with the City of Phoenix. 
Development Standards 
The development standards for this project will comply with all requirements in the IND-3 Zoning 
District with the exceptions noted below: 
Walls and Perimeter Screening (Section 506) 
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We are requesting to allow a 6-foot metal screen wall around the perimeter of the property,
including adjacent to the abutting rural and residential zoning boundaries to the east and west
of the property where a 6-foot solid masonry, concrete, or earthen product wall would
otherwise be required. The property to the west is almost entirely within the floodway of the
Salt River, which will not permit the development of any residential homes. It should also be
noted that this property is owned by the Arizona Sand and Rock Company that is likely to mine
the property via a Special Permit, which, although would not require a rezoning, would
constitute a similar industrial use to the auto salvaging and recycling business. Additionally, a
small portion of the property immediately east is also zoned RU-43 (approximately 40 feet).
However, this property is used for industrial purposes, much like the majority of the remaining
property that is zoned IND-2. This sliver of property zoned RU-43 along the north side of the
property is not viable for residential development since it does not have frontage along
Broadway Road. There are also powerlines running through the middle of this portion of the
property zoned RU-43, which would further restrict any future development of residential
homes.

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Driveways (Section 802.7.12.) 
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We are requesting to allow for multiple driveways providing access to Broadway Road along the 
frontage of the property. Broadway Road is owned and controlled by the City of Phoenix and 
previously approved and constructed 11 curb cuts for access to the subject property when 
Broadway Road was widened between 2018-2019. The developer will coordinate any future 
improvements along the Broadway Road frontage with the City of Phoenix consistent with past 
practices. 
Loading and Unloading Regulations (Section 803) 
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We are requesting to waive the requirement to provide loading and unloading areas for any
commercial and industrial buildings. As an auto salvage and recycling operation, salvaged
vehicles are towed onto the property and stored anywhere there is available space. This
operation does not have large shipments of inventory being delivered to or from the property
that would necessitate a singular designated loading and unloading space.
Development Schedule 
This project will be developed in one phase immediately after Rezone and Plan of Development 
approval. 
Public Utilities and Services 
Water: 
City of Phoenix 
Sewer: 
City of Phoenix 
Fire: 
City of Phoenix 
Police: 
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office 
Power: 
APS 
Solid Waste 
Solid waste services are provided by Republic Services on a weekly basis. The site contains a single 
dumpster, which is moved around the site as needed via a forklift. The dumpster remains screened from 
public view by the boundary fence surrounding the property, and is rolled out to Broadway Rd once a 
week when it is scheduled to be picked up by Republic Services. The dumpster is brought back on site 
after the waste is collected by Republic Services.

Engineering Division 
2901 W. Durango Street 
Phoenix, Arizona 85009 
P: 602.506.4889 
F: 602.506.5969 
 
 
MCDOT Planning TAC Comments 
Date: 5/19/2026 
TAC Assigned Number: Z260010 
APN: 105-69-009N 
Description of Request: Auto Salvage & Recycling 
Project Name: Moe’s Salvage & Recycling 
Reviewer Contact Information 
For any questions related to the comments herein please contact MCDOTPlanning@maricopa.gov 
or 602-506-4619. 
1st Submittal Comments 
• Applicant to contact the City of Phoenix regarding access, Right-of-Way, and required 
improvements to Broadway Road.

Zachary Kobza, PE 
Planning & Development 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
Phone: (602) 723-5248 
www.maricopa.gov/planning 
email address: 
Zachary.Kobza@maricopa.gov 
  
Planning & Development 
 
Engineering Plan Review 
 
 
Date:    
May 19, 2026 
 
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning & 
Development 
 
Attn: 
Daniel Johnson, Planner, Planning & Development Services 
 
cc: 
Bob Fedorka, PE, Engineering Manager, Planning and Development 
 
From: 
Zachary Kobza, PE, Senior Plans Examiner Engineer, Planning & 
Development 
 
Subject:   
Z260010 – Rezone from RU-43/IND-3 to IND-3 IUPD 
APN(s): 
105-69-009N 
Engineering Review has reviewed the first plan and report routed for review on 
04/08/2026, for the subject application and has the following comments: 
 
The following stipulations will apply: 
 
1. Approval of this case applies to the Zone change only. See Plan of 
Development case PD250055 for determination and stipulations relating to the 
Plan of Development. 
 
2. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design 
only. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with 
Section 905 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. 
 
3. 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. 
 
Please contact me with any questions.