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Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Board Hearing Date:
February 28, 2024
Case #/Title:
Z2023142 – White Tank Energy Storage
Supervisor District:
4
Applicant/Owner:
Chris Webb, Rose Law Group PC / El Mirage 200 LLC
Request:
Zone change from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD
Site Location:
Generally located at the NEC of El Mirage Rd. and Indian School Rd.
in the west Phoenix/Avondale area
Site Size:
Approximately 35.5 acres (9 acre project site)
County Island Status:
N/A
Additional
Comments:
Approval of IND-2 IUPD zoning would allow for the construction of
an 100 MW battery energy storage system facility.The subject
parcel has experienced mining/excavation activity statutorily
exempt from county zoning authority. There is no known
opposition. There are no outstanding concerns from reviewing
agencies.
Commission
Recommendation:
On 1/25/24, the Commission voted 7-0 to adopt a motion
recommending the Board of Supervisors approve Z2023142
subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the narrative report
entitled “Zone Change with Overlay – White Tank Energy Storage”, consisting of 12
pages, dated 12/21/2023, and stamped received 12/26/2023, except as modified by the
following conditions.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the zoning exhibit
entitled “White Tank Energy Storage Zone Change with Overlay Site Plan“, consisting of 6
full-size sheets, dated 12/26/202, except as modified by the following conditions.
c.
Prior to issuance of initial building permits, the applicant must provide a report to
Maricopa County Planning & Development and Arizona Game & Fish Department
regarding the existence of any animals covered under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. If
such animals are detected on-site, the applicant must contact the Arizona Game & Fish
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Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and provide a further report to the
County regarding the results of such consultation.
d.
The following IND-2 IUPD standards shall apply:
Additional Regulations (MCZO Section 902.9.1)- The activities and operations associated
with the BESS staging area use and activities are not required to be conducted within a
completely enclosed building.
Parking ( MCZO Section 1102) - Office: 1 space per 750 sf., Industrial: 1 space per 1,200
sf.
Perimeter Screening (Side & Rear abutting a rural or residential zoning district) – Min. 6’
chain link fencing.
e.
Prior to issuance of initial building permits, 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.
Prior to issuance of initial building permits, a lot split shall be processed to create a
single, separate parcel matching the zone change area.
g.
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1. 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.
2. A Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan and Drainage Report are required with the
Plan of Development. The Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO) required that
all commercial submittals be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the State of
Arizona. (MCZO 1205.7.2)
3. For retention volumes required, please see section 6.10.5 of the Maricopa County
Drainage Policies and Standards Manual for the equation, V=C*(P/12)*A. The 100-
year, 2-hour rainfall depth (P) in inches can be taken from NOAA Atlas 14. The
volumes, using this equation, vary slightly compared to the drainage report and does
not affect the overall volume provided. This can be addressed during the Plan of
Development.
4. See https://apps.pnd.maricopa.gov/plansubmittalchecklist for the most up to date
interactive Engineering Plan Review checklist. (Please be sure to check commercial
and all related grading matters so the checklist expands properly).
5. This site contains Special Flood Hazard Areas (FEMA Zone AH) along the proposed
access route and within the site.
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6. Any development in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit issued
concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. Structures in the
floodplain must be elevated to the regulatory flood elevation determined by the
engineer.
7. The site is adjacent to lands owned or encumbered by the Flood Control District. In
addition to floodplain use permitting, ROW permitting may be required by the District.
8. Please see MCDOT TIS approval attached. A traffic impact study must also be
submitted with future entitlement (POD) application(s).
9. Gated access(es) must provide an adequate turnaround area so that vehicles will not
back onto public roads.
10. The City of Phoenix maintains a +/- 45’ strip annexation north of Indian School Road.
The applicant will be responsible for coordinating with the City to review any permitting
requirements for work in their jurisdiction.
11. The subject site is located within the County’s Urbanized Area and thus will require a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County for any
disturbance one (1) acre or more. The SWPPP is issued by the County (PND) and will
be required prior to issuance of any building permits required for site development.
12. 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.
h.
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County regulation shall be grounds for initiating a
revocation of this zone change per the process set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance. Any action by Maricopa County to revoke this zone change shall only occur
following any and all required notices (including identification of the specific
noncompliance issue) and cure periods and shall be subject to required public hearings
before the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors, as set forth in the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
i.
The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if
Maricopa County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with
conditions. Any action by Maricopa County to rescind approval shall only occur following
any and all required notices (including identification of the specific noncompliance
issue) and cure periods and shall be subject to required public hearings before the
Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors, as set forth in the Maricopa
County Zoning Ordinance.
j.
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. Failure to comply with any condition may be grounds
for consideration of initiating the process to revert the zoning back to the previous Rural-
43, in accordance with Maricopa County requirements and procedures. Any action by
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Maricopa County to revert the zoning shall only occur following any and all required
notices (including identification of the specific noncompliance issue) and cure periods
and shall be subject to required public hearings before the Planning & Zoning
Commission and Board of Supervisors, as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance. 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.
Presented by:
Joel Landis, Planner
Reviewed by:
Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager
Attachments:
1/25/24 P&Z Packet (54 pages)
1/25/24 PZ Handout memo (11 pages)
Note:
1/25/24 Draft P&Z Minutes are not available as of the writing of this report, but can be
provided upon request later when available.
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
Z2023142 – White Tank Energy Storage
Hearing Date:
January 25, 2024
Supervisor District:
4
Applicant:
Chris Webb, Rose Law Group PC
Owner:
El Mirage 200 LLC
Request:
Zone change from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD
Site Location:
Generally located at the NEC of El Mirage Rd. and Indian School Rd. in the
West Phoenix/Avondale area
Site Size:
Approximately 35.5 acres (9 acre project site)
Density:
N/A
County Island:
No
County Plan:
Rural Development Area
Municipal Plan:
Phoenix – Large Lot Residential (1-2 du/acre)
Municipal Comments:
N/A
Support/Opposition:
None known
Recommendation:
Approve with conditions
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Project Summary:
1.
The applicant, Chris Webb with Rose Law Group, representing Strata Energy, is requesting a zone
change from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD with a plan of development to allow for development of an
up-to 100 megawatt utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) on a 9-acre portion of a
35 acre site located at the northeast corner of El Mirage Rd. and Indian School Rd. bordering
Phoenix and Avondale. The project’s intention is to store and release generated power within
battery systems to be used in times of excess service demand. The project would contain its
own site power substation as well as project offices and associated work and maintenance
buildings. The project would include up to three employees overseeing the operations at any one
time.
2.
The site is currently part of a mining exemption, entitled under LU20180024, for sand and gravel
extraction. It should be noted that the front of the site along El Mirage Rd. to the west and directly
south bordering APNs 501-63-995, 996A, and 999C have been strip annexed by the City of
Phoenix, although there are no plans for annexation at this time. The proposed facility would be
located on the eastern half of the parcel, adjacent to the Agua Fria River and away from any
residential uses.
3.
The proposal involves an Industrial Unit Planed Development (IUPD) Overlay which allows
deviation of standards to help meet project intentions. The site would provide an outdoor
workspace for staff to maintain the battery systems, and the applicant is requesting a deviation
in standards to allow work to occur in this outdoor space without screening measures or within
an enclosed building as would otherwise be required. The applicant is also requesting a deviation
from standard parking requirements from 1:250 sf office & 1:600 sf industrial to 1:750 & 1:1,200
respectively.
4.
Finally, the applicant is requesting a deviation for wall and screening standards. Current MCZO
regulations require a 6’ masonry wall for separation, but the applicant is requesting to amend this
standard to allow a wrought iron fence along with adjacent interior landscaping.
Proposed IUPD Table:
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2023 Aerial – the Phoenix strip annexation is the yellow along the west and south; Avondale is
shown in teal
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2023 zoning map
Proposed site plan of eastern half of parcel
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Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
5.
On-site:
Rural-43 / Industrial – mining exemption
North:
Rural-43 / Industrial – mining exemption
South:
A-1 (City of Phoenix), then A-1 (City of Avondale) / Light Industrial
East:
Rural-43 / Industrial – mining exemption
West:
RE-43 (City of Phoenix), then El Mirage Rd / Vacant
Utilities and Services:
6.
Water:
Well
Wastewater:
Septic
Fire:
Rural Metro
Police:
Maricopa County Sherriff
Right-of-Way:
7.
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
El Mirage Rd
33’
36.5’
Minor Arterial
Adopted Plan:
8.
City of Phoenix General Plan: The City of Phoenix General Plan designates this site as ‘Large Lot
Residential’ which allows land densities over 1 du/ac.
Public Participation Summary:
9.
The applicant complied with the Maricopa County Public Participation Process with the required
posting of the property and notification by first class mail to the adjacent property owners within
300’ of the subject site and interested parties. No activity was reported by the applicant.
10.
Staff received correspondence from the Arizona Game and Fish Department regarding the
documentation of the western burrowing owl within the vicinity of the project site. They
recommend the applicant conduct a survey of the property to determine is such a population
exists on-site to limit potential harm to their population. Staff has added a condition preventing
the issuance of permitting until such a survey has been conducted and provided to the County.
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
11.
N/A
Staff Analysis:
12.
Staff supports the proposed zone change as the project helps provide a unique solution to energy
need issues within the local power grid. The specific location was chosen due to its proximity to
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the Agua Fria River and the current industrial nature of the site. Staff notes limited impact to the
local residences. Due to the 100’ fire separation setback (required by the Fire District), the
proposed use would have extensive distance separation from such residences. The request for
the wrought iron fence goes against conventional requirements for a block wall for separation
purposes, but the lack of street frontage and existing industrial use on the site mitigates the need
for stringent screening requirements. Staff recognizes the proposed use as not being a traditional
‘industrial’ use in that it incorporates thoughtfully designed battery storage units that do not
create the same level of intensity seen in traditional industrial zones with more intense land use.
Staff views the wrought iron fence, landscaping, and designed utility cabinets as a viable and
thoughtful alternative to the traditional CMU block wall screening standard.
Recommendation:
13.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors
approve Z2023142 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the narrative report
entitled “Zone Change with Overlay – White Tank Energy Storage”, consisting of 12 pages,
dated 12/26/2023, except as modified by the following conditions.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the zoning exhibit
entitled “White Tank Energy Storage Zone Change with Overlay Site Plan“, consisting of 6
full-size sheets, dated 12/26/202, except as modified by the following conditions.
c.
Prior to issuance of initial building permits, the applicant must provide a report to
Maricopa County Planning & Development and Arizona Game & Fish Department
regarding the existence of any animals covered under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. If
such animals are detected on-site, the applicant must contact the Arizona Game & Fish
Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and provide a further report to the
County regarding the results of such consultation.
d.
The following IND-2 IUPD standards shall apply:
Additional Regulations (MCZO Section 902.9.1)- The activities and operations associated
with the BESS staging area use and activities are not required to be conducted within a
completely enclosed building.
Parking ( MCZO Section 1102) - Office: 1 space per 750 sf., Industrial: 1 space per 1,200
sf.
Perimeter Screening (Side & Rear abutting a rural or residential zoning district) – Min. 6’
chain link fencing.
e.
Prior to issuance of initial building permits, 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.
Prior to issuance of initial building permits, all parcels shall be combined to create a single
parcel matching the zone change area.
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g.
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1. 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.
2. A Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan and Drainage Report are required with the
Plan of Development. The Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO) required that
all commercial submittals be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the State of
Arizona. (MCZO 1205.7.2)
3. For retention volumes required, please see section 6.10.5 of the Maricopa County
Drainage Policies and Standards Manual for the equation, V=C*(P/12)*A. The 100-
year, 2-hour rainfall depth (P) in inches can be taken from NOAA Atlas 14. The
volumes, using this equation, vary slightly compared to the drainage report and does
not affect the overall volume provided. This can be addressed during the Plan of
Development.
4. See https://apps.pnd.maricopa.gov/plansubmittalchecklist for the most up to date
interactive Engineering Plan Review checklist. (Please be sure to check commercial
and all related grading matters so the checklist expands properly).
5. This site contains Special Flood Hazard Areas (FEMA Zone AH) along the proposed
access route and within the site.
6. Any development in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit issued
concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. Structures in the
floodplain must be elevated to the regulatory flood elevation determined by the
engineer.
7. The site is adjacent to lands owned or encumbered by the Flood Control District. In
addition to floodplain use permitting, ROW permitting may be required by the District.
8. Please see MCDOT TIS approval attached. A traffic impact study must also be
submitted with future entitlement (POD) application(s).
9. Gated access(es) must provide an adequate turnaround area so that vehicles will not
back onto public roads.
10. The City of Phoenix maintains a +/- 45’ strip annexation north of Indian School Road.
The applicant will be responsible for coordinating with the City to review any permitting
requirements for work in their jurisdiction.
11. The subject site is located within the County’s Urbanized Area and thus will require a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County for any
disturbance one (1) acre or more. The SWPPP is issued by the County (PND) and will
be required prior to issuance of any building permits required for site development.
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12. 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.
h.
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County regulation shall be grounds for initiating a
revocation of this zone change per the process set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
i.
The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if Maricopa
County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions.
j.
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
shall revert 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.
Presented by:
Joel Landis, Planner
Reviewed by:
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)
Site Plan (6 pages)
Narrative Report (12 pages)
Maricopa County Engineering (3 pages)
MCESD comments (1 page)
AZ Game & Fish Comments (13 pages)
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THENCE NORTH 00°00'00" EAST, 1049.16 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 51°55'12" EAST, 652.22 FEET;
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STORMWATER BASINS WILL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
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White Tank Energy Storage
at
Northeast of NEC of Indian School Road & El Mirage Road
Maricopa County, Arizona
November 13, 2023
Revised December 21, 2023
Prepared for:
White Tank Energy Storage, LLC
800 Taylor St, Suite 200
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Prepared by:
7144 E. Stetson Drive, Suite 300
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 240-5648
Case No. Z2023142
Background
White Tank Energy Storage, LLC (the “Applicant”), a subsidiary of Strata Clean Energy,
is proposing the development of the White Tank Energy Storage Project (the “Project”), an up to
100 megawatt (MW) alternating current Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) on 9.00 gross
acres located northeast of the northeast corner of Indian School Road and El Mirage Road in
unincorporated Maricopa County, comprising the easternmost portion of Maricopa County APN
501-63-026K (the “Site”) (see Exhibit A – Aerial Vicinity Map attached hereto). The Site is
surrounded by an existing aggregate mining operation adjacent to the Agua Fria River, and is
situated immediately east of the Project’s point of interconnection at the existing Arizona Public
Service (“APS”) White Tank substation, thereby making the Site well-suited for the proposed
Project.
BESS such as the proposed Project are a necessary part of a modern and robust power
network, they safely store abundant electricity generated by renewable energy during daylight
hours and then feed that energy back into the power grid in the evening when it is most needed.
The proposed facility would be capable of storing enough electricity to power up to 80,000 homes
and businesses in the region for up to four hours. The Project would be able to support the regional
electrical grid in multiple ways that may include immediate power for peak demand on hot days,
back-up energy to reduce/avoid blackouts, increased grid resiliency, and storage of excess solar
power to be used after the sun goes down. In addition to being a necessary component of a diverse
and resilient electrical grid, the Project would constitute an approximately $167 million investment
in Arizona and is anticipated to generate approximately $9.2 million in new property taxes over
20 years.
Purpose of Request
The Site is currently zoned RU-43 and is located within Maricopa County’s White
Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan which designates the Site as “Large Lot Residential”. The Site is
also located within the General Plan planning area of the City of Phoenix, which designates the
Site as “0 – 1 DU/Acre – Large Lot”.
The purpose of this request is to pursue approval of a Zone Change with Overlay from RU-
43 to “IND-2 (Light Industrial)” with a corresponding Industrial Unit Plan of Development
(“IUPD”) to allow for the development of the proposed BESS on the Site. It should be noted that
because of the relatively small size of the Site (9.00 acres), a corresponding amendment of the
White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan is not required.
Description of Proposal
BESS Use & Equipment
The requested Zone Change would specifically provide for the development of a new BESS
on the Site. The proposed IUPD will therefore restrict the permitted uses on the Site to only those
that provide for the proposed BESS use as indicated in Table 1: Permitted Uses below. The use
types described in Section 902.2.17 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (“MCZO”) have
been determined by the County to include a BESS. Restricting the Site to these uses will prevent
other uses that may be considered incompatible with the surrounding area from being constructed
on the Site. Any uses not specifically allowed pursuant to MCZO Section 902.2.17 shall not be
permitted.
Table 1: Permitted Uses
Base Zoning District
Use Description
IND-2
MCZO Section 902.2.17:
Public utility treatment and generating plants including sewage,
wastewater, water, power, electrical, nuclear and solar, and including
ancillary offices. Attendant facilities and appurtenances to the above
uses as well as uses associated with service to the public of water, gas,
telephone and cable television. Where an electrical generating plant is
in operation, evaporation ponds and other appurtenances may be
permitted provided such evaporation ponds or appurtenances are
associated within the facility being served.
Because the Site doesn’t have any actual frontage on Indian School Road or El Mirage Road,
access to the Site is anticipated to occur from Indian School Road via a private access road that
would be improved with the Project within an easement granted to the Applicant by the property
owner. This private access road would utilize an existing driveway located approximately ¼-mile
east of El Mirage Road. A new, access controlled gated entrance would be provided at the north
end of the private access road at the Project boundary. The Project would consist of battery storage
units located within enclosed cabinets mounted on outdoor concrete pads situated in rows (see
Exhibit B – Example Battery Cabinets attached hereto). Internal drives and fire lanes would
provide maintenance and emergency response access to the entire Site, including the operations
areas (explained below), the battery storage units, and the on-site Project substation in the southern
portion of the Site (see Exhibit C– Site Plan attached hereto).
The new on-site Project substation would interconnect to the existing APS White Tank
substation adjacent to El Mirage Road, just west of the Site on APN 501-63-995. The proximity
of the Site to the existing APS substation minimizes the length of the Project’s generation intertie
transmission line (“gen-tie”) and thus the amount of new transmission infrastructure associated
with the Project in this area. The Project is a critical one for the regional electrical grid in multiple
ways, potentially including immediate power for ‘peak’ demand on hot days, back-up energy to
reduce/avoid blackouts, increased grid resiliency, near-instantaneous response to changes in
renewable energy generation that help integrate and balance intermittent renewable sources, and
storage of excess energy available to be discharged to the grid after the sun goes down. It should
be noted that the Applicant has completed the necessary system impact study process and has
executed a Generator Interconnection Agreement (“GIA”) with APS.
On-Site Operations Areas
A maximum of three (3) employees are anticipated to work on-site once the Project is
operational, but no public access to the Site will be permitted. These employees will continuously
monitor the safety and operations of the Project and perform routine Project maintenance, as
necessary. An approximately 10’ x 36’ (360 SF) manufactured office building (which includes
restroom facilities) would be provided at the south end of the Site for use by the Applicant’s on-
site employees. The manufactured office building would be connected to a new septic system and
a new water line from an existing potable well located just south of the Project boundaries on APN
501-63-028L. Additionally, two (2) approximately 8’ x 48’ (384 SF) storage containers arranged
around an approximately 51’ x 58’ (2,958 SF) shaded staging area would be provided at the south
end of the Site for use by the on-site employees. The shade structure would be approximately 11’-
14’ in height and constructed of a polyethylene or vinyl polyester covering attached to steel frame
posts (see Exhibit D – Office Building & Operations Staging Area Renderings attached
hereto). This “outdoor” staging area will require a deviation to the IND-2 development standards
as noted in Table 2: IND-2 Development Standards Comparison below. It should be noted that
the Applicant may elect to replace the manufactured office building at a future date with a more
permanent office building structure. Four (4) parking stalls for the Applicant’s on-site employees
(including one ADA accessible stall) would be provided near the manufactured office building.
The proposed parking for the Project will require a deviation to the IND-2 development standards
as noted in Table 2: IND-2 Development Standards Comparison below.
Perimeter Screening
The Site would be enclosed with a 6-foot tall perimeter chain link fence. Given that the
Site is set back significantly (approximately 1,600 feet) from both Indian School Road and El
Mirage Road, is situated adjacent to the Agua Fria River corridor, and surrounded by existing
aggregate mining and industrial uses, additional perimeter screening would not be warranted. No
perimeter landscaping is proposed. The proposed perimeter screening will require a deviation to
the IND-2 development standards as noted in Table 2: IND-2 Development Standards
Comparison below.
On-Site Lighting
Lighting would be limited to bollard lights at the Project entrance/exit and pole mounted
lights around the on-site Project substation, manufactured office building, and the storage staging
area in order to satisfy security needs. All lighting would meet MCZO requirements.
Fire & Hazard Mitigation
The Applicant is working closely with Rural Metro to ensure that all fire suppression and
other public safety measures and concerns are addressed for the Project, including providing an
onsite water storage tank for fire suppression (as may be required by Rural Metro). Because the
Project’s operations and staging areas would be located at the south end of the Site, south of the
battery storage units and near the private access road, Rural Metro will not require a second point
of access for the Project. The Project design may be updated as necessary prior to permitting per
direction from Rural Metro, though Rural Metro has already reviewed the Site Plan included with
this request and confirmed that it meets their requirements. Additionally, at the request of Rural
Metro, a formal Hazard Mitigation Analysis for the Project will also be prepared and submitted
for their review.
Proposed Development Standards
The Site would comply with all the general IND-2 base zoning district regulations. The
proposed development standards for the Project, including three minor deviations to the IND-2
development standards are outlined in Table 2: IND-2 Development Standards Comparison
(deviations shown in bold) and described below.
The first development standard deviation proposed for the Site is to provide for the above-
referenced BESS staging area activities to be conducted “outdoors”, outside of a completely
enclosed building. MCZO Section 902.9.1 requires that all IND-2 uses except for parking, loading,
unloading or storage be conducted within a completely enclosed building. While we believe the
proposed BESS staging area use and activities are already very similar in nature to these
exceptions, a specific deviation to allow the BESS staging area use and activities to be conducted
outdoors is requested.
The second development standard deviation proposed for the Site is a reduction in the
amount of required parking. As noted above, the Site would include 360 SF of “office” use and
approximately 2,958 SF “industrial” use between the 2 storage containers and the covered staging
area. At a parking ratio of 1 space per 250 SF for “office” and 1 space per 600 SF for “industrial”
(per MCZO Section 1102), the Site would require a total of 7 parking spaces. However, the Site is
not open or accessible to the public and the Applicant anticipates a maximum of three (3) on-site
employees. The Applicant is therefore proposing to provide a total of 4 parking spaces (including
one ADA accessible space), based on a ratio of 1 space per 750 SF for “office” and 1 space per
1,200 SF for “industrial”, which is more than sufficient for their on-site employees and operational
needs.
The third development standard deviation proposed for the Site is to allow for a
modification of the perimeter screening requirements. As noted above, the Site would be enclosed
with a 6-foot tall perimeter chain link fence rather than a 6-foot masonry wall. No perimeter
landscaping is proposed. The Site is set back significantly (approximately 1,600 feet) from both
Indian School Road and El Mirage Road, is situated adjacent to the Agua Fria River corridor, and
surrounded by existing aggregate mining and industrial uses. The level of screening provided by a
6-foot masonry wall and perimeter landscaping should not be required from these uses.
Table 2: IND-2 Development Standards Comparison
Regulation
Base Zoning District
Regulations (IND-2)
Proposed Zoning District
Regulations (IND-2 IUPD)
Maximum Height
40'
40’
Min. Front Yard (South)
10’ (abutting local streets and
interior streets of industrial
subdivision)
10’ (abutting local streets and
interior streets of industrial
subdivision)
Min. Side Yard (East/West)
5’ (adjacent to rural or
residential zoning district)
5’ (adjacent to rural or
residential zoning district)
Min. Rear Yard (North)
25' (abutting a rural or
residential zoning district)
25' (abutting a rural or
residential zoning district)
Minimum Lot Area
6,000 sq ft
6,000 sq ft
Min. Lot Width
60'
60’
Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
60%
Additional Regulations (MCZO
Section 902.9.1)
All uses except for parking,
loading, unloading or storage
shall be conducted within a
completely enclosed building
The activities and
operations associated with
the BESS staging area use
and activities are not
required to be conducted
within a completely enclosed
building
Parking ( MCZO Section 1102)
Office: 1 space per 250 SF
Industrial: 1 space per 600 SF
Office: 1 space per 750 SF
Industrial: 1 space per 1,200
SF
Perimeter Screening
(Side & Rear abutting a rural or
residential zoning district)
6’ masonry wall
6’ chain link fence
Relationship to Surrounding Property
The requested Zone Change is compatible with the surrounding land uses. The Site is
bordered on the north and east by the Agua Fria River corridor and associated Flood Control
District of Maricopa County (“FCDMC”) facilities, and existing aggregate mining operations
zoned “RU-43”. The Site is also bordered on the west by existing aggregate mining operations
zoned “RU-43”. Finally, the Site is bordered on the south by existing aggregate mining operations
zoned “RU-43” and an existing storage facility zoned “A-1” in the City of Avondale.
Consequently, approval of this request is not expected to alter the current feel of the area for the
surrounding properties given the complete lack of traffic anticipated to be generated by the Project,
the minimal on-site employees associated with the Project once operational, as well as the existing
surrounding aggregate mining operations in the immediate area. Table 3: Surrounding Uses,
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designations below provides a summary of existing and
surrounding land uses.
Table 3: Surrounding Uses, Comprehensive Plan, & Zoning Designations
Existing Land Uses
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning
Jurisdiction
Site
Aggregate Mining
White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan
(Large Lot Residential)
RU-43
Maricopa
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North
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Flood Control
Facilities
White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan
(Large Lot Residential)
RU-43
Maricopa
County
East
Aggregate Mining,
Flood Control
Facilities, Agua Fria
River
White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan
(Large Lot Residential)
RU-43
Maricopa
County
South
Aggregate Mining,
Storage
White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan
(Large Lot Residential)
City of Avondale General Plan
(Local Commercial)
RU-43 &
A-1
Maricopa
County &
Avondale
West
Aggregate Mining
White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan
(Large Lot Residential)
RU-43
Maricopa
County
Location & Accessibility
As noted above, the Site is located northeast of the northeast corner of Indian School Road
and El Mirage Road. The Site can easily be accessed by taking the Indian School Road exit off of
the Loop 101 freeway and then heading west toward the Site. Indian School Road is an existing
five-lane paved roadway adjacent to the Site. Because the Site doesn’t have any actual frontage
on Indian School Road or El Mirage Road, access to the Site would occur from Indian School
Road via a private access road to be improved with the Project within an easement granted to the
Applicant by the property owner. This private access road would utilize an existing driveway
located approximately ¼-mile east of El Mirage Road. Indian School Road has an existing two-
way left-turn lane at this location. A new access controlled gated entrance would be provided at
the north end of the private access road at the Project boundary. The Project’s access and its
location have been analyzed in the Traffic Statement for the Project and found to be acceptable.
The proposed BESS use is expected to generate minimal additional traffic, and relatively
low traffic volumes exist today on Indian School Road in this area. Because the Project has no
frontage on Indian School Road, right-of-way dedications and half-street improvements are not
necessary and not required with this Project.
Circulation System
As noted above, access to the Site would occur from Indian School Road via an existing
driveway that would connect to a private access road that would be improved with the Project and
would connect to an access controlled gated entrance at the Project boundary. Internal drives would
then allow employees and maintenance and emergency vehicles to access all areas of the Site,
including the battery storage cabinets and the on-site electrical substation. The internal drives
would allow for these vehicles to be moved around the site in a circular pattern, meeting all fire
access width and turning radii requirements.
Development Schedule
The proposed improvements for the BESS are expected to be constructed in a single phase,
commencing after the County’s approval of the Zone Change and issuance of required building
permits. Construction will most likely begin in early 2026 and last for a period of approximately
12 months.
Community Facilities & Services
As noted above, the proposed BESS use is anticipated to have a maximum of three (3) on-
site employees. Consequently, the proposed BESS use would have no impact whatsoever on
community facilities and services in the area such as schools, parks, libraries, etc.
Public Utilities & Services
Sewer:
New Septic System
Water:
Existing Well
Refuse:
TBD (will contract with private provider)
Electric:
APS
Fire Protection:
Rural Metro
Police Service:
Maricopa County Sheriff
Compatibility with City of Phoenix General Plan
The Site is located within the City of Phoenix’s planning area and is designated “0 – 1
DU/Acre – Large Lot” under the City’s General Plan, as is much of the surrounding area along the
Agua Fria River. So technically the Project is not compatible with the City’s General Plan in terms
of land uses anticipated within the “0 – 1 DU/Acre – Large Lot” designation. That said, given that
the Site is essentially surrounded by existing aggregate mining uses and flood control facilities
associated with the Agua Fria River, we don’t believe the City will have any significant concerns
with the Project or its location. The Project has been discussed with the City’s Village Planner for
this area (Maryvale Village) who didn’t express any significant concerns with the BESS use at this
location. We understand that this application will be formally routed to the City for review and the
City reserves the right for future comments as it goes through the review process. Additionally, to
ensure compatibility with the surrounding land uses (both existing and planned), the IUPD
associated with this Zone Change request proposes to limit the permitted uses on the Site to those
related to the BESS (see Table 1 above).
Conclusion
The proposed Project and this Zone Change request are in compliance with the Maricopa
County Comprehensive Plan (White Tank/Grand Avenue Area Plan). The Project is situated near
an existing APS electrical substation, surrounded by existing aggregate mining operations, and set
back approximately 1,600 feet from both Indian School Road and El Mirage Road. As noted above,
the Applicant has also taken extra measures to maximize the compatibility of the Zone Change
and the BESS use with the surrounding area. The proposed BESS would enhance the regional
electrical grid by safely storing abundant electricity generated by renewable energy during daylight
hours and then feeding that energy back into the grid in the evening when it is most needed.
Exhibit “A”
Aerial Vicinity Map
Exhibit “B”
Example Battery Cabinets
Rendering of potential BESS enclosure. Photo courtesy of Wartsila.
Exhibit “C”
Site Plan
Exhibit “D”
Office Building & Operations Staging Area Renderings
Rendering of a conceptual 360 SF office trailer for operations and maintenance staff. Photo courtesy of Tesla.
Rendering of conceptual storage containers and staging area. Photo courtesy of Tesla.
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Krystina Aragon, PE
Planning & Development
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: (602) 506-8790
www.maricopa.gov/planning
Email address:
Krystina.aragon@maricopa.gov
Planning & Development
Engineering Plan Review
Date:
December 18, 2023
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning &
Development
Attn:
Joel Landis, Planner, Planning & Development Services
From:
Krystina
Aragon,
P.E.,
Engineering
Supervisor,
Planning
&
Development Services
cc:
Bob Fedorka, P.E., Engineering Manager, Planning & Development
Subject:
Z2023142 - Zone Change (to IND-2)
(E1 Memo)
Job Site Address: Near Mirage Road and W Indian School Road
APN(s):
501-63-026K
This application is to specify zoning for future development and does not include a
Plan of Development.
PND Engineering Plan Review (DPR, FCD and PND Transportation) has reviewed the
1st submittal of the Zone Change application routed for review on November 17, 2023,
and has no objections subject to the following conditions:
1. 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.
2. A Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan and Drainage Report are required with
the Plan of Development. The Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO)
required that all commercial submittals be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered
in the State of Arizona. (MCZO 1205.7.2)
3. For retention volumes required, please see section 6.10.5 of the Maricopa County
Drainage Policies and Standards Manual for the equation, V=C*(P/12)*A. The
100-year, 2-hour rainfall depth (P) in inches can be taken from NOAA Atlas 14.
The volumes, using this equation, vary slightly compared to the drainage report
and does not affect the overall volume provided. This can be addressed during
the Plan of Development.
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4. See https://apps.pnd.maricopa.gov/plansubmittalchecklist for the most up to date
interactive Engineering Plan Review checklist. (Please be sure to check
commercial and all related grading matters so the checklist expands properly).
5. This site contains Special Flood Hazard Areas (FEMA Zone AH) along the
proposed access route and within the site.
6. Any development in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit issued
concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. Structures in the
floodplain must be elevated to the regulatory flood elevation determined by the
engineer.
7. The site is surrounded by lands owned or encumbered by the Flood Control
District. In addition to floodplain use permitting, ROW permitting may be required
by the District. See https://www.maricopa.gov/597/Right-of-Way-Use-Permit and
http://apps.fcd.maricopa.gov/ROWPermits/signIn/signIn/ for more information.
8. Please see MCDOT TIS approval attached. A traffic impact study must also be
submitted with future entitlement (POD) application(s).
9. Gated access(es) must provide an adequate turnaround area so that vehicles will
not back onto public roads.
10. The City of Phoenix maintains a +/- 45’ strip annexation north of Indian School
Road. The applicant will be responsible for coordinating with the City to review
any permitting requirements for work in their jurisdiction.
11. The subject site is located within the County’s Urbanized Area and thus will
require a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County for
any disturbance one (1) acre or more. The SWPPP is issued by the County (PND)
and will be required prior to issuance of any building permits required for site
development.
12. 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.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any additional information.
MCDOT -- TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
REVIEW COMMENT SHEET
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Project Name: White Tank Energy Storage
Location: North of Indian School Rd and East of El Mirage Rd
MCDOT File No.: Z2023142
Date: 12/07/23
Reviewer: Toni Middleton
Phone No.: 602.506.0074
Consultant: Summit Land Management
Project No.:
Plans Sealed By: Paul Basha, PE, PTOE
Consultant Code:
A = Will Comply B = Deleted
C = Consultant to Evaluate
Item
Number
Page
Number
Comments
Consultant
Reply
= = =
1.
2.
= = =
General
General
1st REVIEW (TS)
Consultant: Please use the code and respond to each comment in the
Consultant Reply Column. This sheet is for our record, please answer every
question and sign and date your acknowledgement or the plans will be
sent back to complete the process. Send back the marked-up plans and a
new set of plans along with this comment sheet. Thank you for your
cooperation.
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General Project Summary:
The proposed development is White Tank Energy Storage (BESS) located on
Maricopa County parcel 501-63-026K. Site is entirely in unincorporated
Maricopa County jurisdiction located east of El Mirage Road and west of 107th
Ave and North of Indian School Road.
El Mirage Road approximately 1/4 mile north of Indian School Rd and west of
Indian School Rd/ El Mirage Rd intersection is within the city of Avondale’s
jurisdiction. The proposed site is to have indirect access to Indian school Rd
with intent to utilize the existing access located approximately 1400 feet east
of El Mirage Rd through an existing road and easement currently served by
an existing center two-way left-turn lane.
The development anticipates minimal traffic with a maximum of three (3)
entering and three (3) exiting daily vehicle trips.
Review Comments:
The Traffic Impact Statement (TIS) will need to be submitted to the city of
Avondale. Following approval, provide a copy of the authorization to MCDOT.
County estimates that the proposed development would generate fewer than
100 peak hour tips and will have negligible impact on to County roadways in
the vicinity of the site. Therefore, County has no further comments on this
traffic study.
The Traffic Statement is Approved.
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________
Use CODE
"A", "B","C"
in this column
next to every
comment.
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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 White Tank Energy Storage planning case(s). Please note the following MCESD
requirements for site development:
Onsite Wastewater –
A Notice of Intent to Discharge application for an onsite wastewater treatment (septic)
system is required for any construction. Application must be submitted to the MCESD
Onsite Wastewater Program.
•
Wastewater is not permitted to discharge to an adjacent parcel’s septic system.
For Onsite Wastewater related questions, please contact the Onsite Program at (602) 506-
6666 or by email at septicquestions@maricopa.gov.
Additional Notes –
Environmental Services does not require these items for condition of approval of Z2023142, however
these items must be addressed with the development of the site. Environmental Services does not
require additional review of this case.
*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.
Project Name: White Tank Energy Storage
Primary Contact Name: Chris Webb
Planning Application Type: Zone Change
APN(s): 501-63-
026K
Reviewer: Souren Naradikian, P.E.
Email: Souren.Naradikian@maricopa.gov
Phone: 602-372-2907
Planner Name: Joel Landis
Planning Case #: Z2023142
Date: November 16, 2023
Water and Waste Management Division
December 14, 2023
Mr. Joel Landis
Maricopa County Planning & Development
301 West Jefferson Street, Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Electronically submitted to joel.landis@maricopa.gov
RE:
Z2023142 - White Tanks Battery Energy Storage System
Dear Mr. Landis:
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (Department) appreciates the opportunity to review the
proposed White Tanks Energy Storage project. The Department understands that Strata Clean
Energy LLC proposes to construct a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and associated
infrastructure on approximately 9 acres of private lands near Peoria in Maricopa County,
Arizona. BESSs safely store abundant electricity generated by renewable energy during daylight
hours and then feed that energy back into the power grid in the evening when it is most needed.
The proposed facility is capable of storing enough electricity to power 80,000 homes and
businesses in the valley for four hours. The facility will be located on unincorporated land
surrounded by an existing aggregate mining operation along the Agua Fria River and east of the
APS electrical substation for generation intertie (gen-tie) connection. The private access road
would be improved and gated. The habitat is dominated by sonoran desertscrub and xeric
riparian within the Agua Fria River.
Under Title 17 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the Department, by and through the Arizona
Game and Fish Commission, has jurisdictional authority and public trust responsibilities to
conserve and protect the state fish and wildlife resources. In addition, the Department manages
threatened and endangered species through authorities of Section 6 of the Endangered Species
Act and the Department’s Section 10(a)(1)(A) permit. It is the mission of the Department to
conserve and protect Arizona's diverse fish and wildlife resources and manage for safe,
compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations.
The Department recognizes the importance of planning efforts to develop and storage for
renewable energy locations that contribute to regional and state economic growth needs and
would like to work closely with Strata Clean Energy LLC and Rose Law Group during the
planning and development of this facility. The Department recognizes that appropriate
coordination, proper planning, and voluntary implementation of best management practices
allow projects to be developed that avoid, minimize, or offset potential negative impacts to
Z2023142 - White Tanks Battery Energy Storage System
December 14, 2023
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wildlife and recreational access during development and operation of the facilities. For your
consideration, the Department provides the following comments based on the agency's statutory
authorities, public trust responsibilities, and special expertise related to wildlife resources and
recreation.
Attached for your review is a report from the Department’s Environmental Review Tool,
HGIS-20795, identifying general best management practices for the BESS. In addition, the
Department offers the following general recommendations to further reduce potential impacts to
wildlife and habitat during construction and operation of the BESS facility:
●
The western burrowing owl, a special status species that is regulated under the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), has been documented within 2.5 miles of the project area. The
Department recommends conducting occupancy surveys for this species in advance of the
design phase to understand distribution of burrowing owls in the project site; avoidance
of a large burrowing owl population may be advisable over removal or other conservation
measures. Guidelines for conducting this survey are found in Burrowing Owl Project
Clearance Guidance for Landowners . Please note that the survey should be conducted
1
by a surveyor who is certified by the Department or has similar training and
qualifications. If an active burrowing owl burrow is detected, please contact the
Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for direction, in
2
accordance with the guidelines.
●
If trenching or digging of large holes is necessary, the Department recommends
trenching/digging and backfilling crews be close together to minimize the amount of
open holes at any given time. Where trenches or holes cannot be back-filled immediately,
the Department recommends escape ramps be constructed in each hole and at least every
90 meters in trenches. Escape ramps can be short lateral trenches or wooden planks
sloping to the surface. The Department recommends that slopes be less than 45 degrees
(1:1) and trenches and holes that have been left open be inspected to remove animals
prior to backfilling.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the White Tanks Energy Storage. For further
coordination, please contact Kelly Wolff at kwolff@azgfd.gov or 480-324-3550.
Sincerely,
Joshua W. Hurst
Joshua Hurst
Regional Supervisor, Region VI
cc:
Ginger Ritter – Project Evaluation Program Supervisor
AZGFD # M23-11214242
2 https://www.fws.gov/office/arizona-ecological-services/contact-us
1 https://s3.amazonaws.com/azgfd-portal-wordpress/PortalImages/files/wildlife/nongame/eagles/BurrowingOwl
ClearanceProtocol_2009.pdf
Arizona Environmental Online Review Tool Report
Arizona Game and Fish Department Mission
To conserve Arizona's diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation
opportunities for current and future generations.
Project Name:
White tank energy storage facility
Project Description:
The project proposal if for a zone change to allow for an energy storage facility adjacent to the Agua Fria
River
Project Type:
Energy Storage/Production/Transfer, Energy Transfer, substation
Contact Person:
kelly wolff
Organization:
AZGFD
On Behalf Of:
AZGFD
Project ID:
HGIS-20795
Please review the entire report for project type and/or species recommendations for the location
information entered. Please retain a copy for future reference.
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
Disclaimer:
1. This Environmental Review is based on the project study area that was entered. The report must be
updated if the project study area, location, or the type of project changes.
2. This is a preliminary environmental screening tool. It is not a substitute for the potential knowledge
gained by having a biologist conduct a field survey of the project area. This review is also not intended to
replace environmental consultation (including federal consultation under the Endangered Species Act),
land use permitting, or the Departments review of site-specific projects.
3. The Departments Heritage Data Management System (HDMS) data is not intended to include potential
distribution of special status species. Arizona is large and diverse with plants, animals, and
environmental conditions that are ever changing. Consequently, many areas may contain species that
biologists do not know about or species previously noted in a particular area may no longer occur there.
HDMS data contains information about species occurrences that have actually been reported to the
Department. Not all of Arizona has been surveyed for special status species, and surveys that have been
conducted have varied greatly in scope and intensity. Such surveys may reveal previously
undocumented population of species of special concern.
4. Arizona Wildlife Conservation Strategy (AWCS), specifically Species of Greatest Conservation Need
(SGCN), represent potential species distribution models for the State of Arizona which are subject to
ongoing change, modification and refinement. The status of a wildlife resource can change quickly, and
the availability of new data will necessitate a refined assessment.
Locations Accuracy Disclaimer:
Project locations are assumed to be both precise and accurate for the purposes of environmental review. The
creator/owner of the Project Review Report is solely responsible for the project location and thus the correctness
of the Project Review Report content.
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
Recommendations Disclaimer:
1. The Department is interested in the conservation of all fish and wildlife resources, including those
species listed in this report and those that may have not been documented within the project vicinity as
well as other game and nongame wildlife.
2. Recommendations have been made by the Department, under authority of Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 5 (Amusements and Sports), 17 (Game and Fish), and 28 (Transportation).
3. Potential impacts to fish and wildlife resources may be minimized or avoided by the recommendations
generated from information submitted for your proposed project. These recommendations are preliminary
in scope, designed to provide early considerations on all species of wildlife.
4. Making this information directly available does not substitute for the Department's review of project
proposals, and should not decrease our opportunity to review and evaluate additional project information
and/or new project proposals.
5. Further coordination with the Department requires the submittal of this Environmental Review Report with
a cover letter and project plans or documentation that includes project narrative, acreage to be impacted,
how construction or project activity(s) are to be accomplished, and project locality information (including
site map). Once AGFD had received the information, please allow 30 days for completion of project
reviews. Send requests to:
Project Evaluation Program, Habitat Branch
Arizona Game and Fish Department
5000 West Carefree Highway
Phoenix, Arizona 85086-5000
Phone Number: (623) 236-7600
Fax Number: (623) 236-7366
Or
PEP@azgfd.gov
6. Coordination may also be necessary under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or
Endangered Species Act (ESA). Site specific recommendations may be proposed during further
NEPA/ESA analysis or through coordination with affected agencies
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
Special Status Species Documented within 3 Miles of Project Vicinity
Scientific Name
Common Name
FWS
USFS
BLM
NPL
SGCN
Athene cunicularia hypugaea
Western Burrowing Owl
SC
S
S
2
Auriparus flaviceps
Verdin
2
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Cactus Wren
2
Danaus plexippus
Monarch
C
S
Empidonax traillii extimus
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
LE
S
1
Falco peregrinus anatum
American Peregrine Falcon
SC
S
S
1
Haliaeetus leucocephalus pop. 3
Bald Eagle - Sonoran Desert
Population
SC,
BGA
S
S
Incilius alvarius
Sonoran Desert Toad
2
Note: Status code definitions can be found at https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/on-the-ground-
conservation/state-wildlife-action-plan/state-wildlife-action-plan-status-definitions/.
Special Areas Documented that Intersect with Project Footprint as Drawn
Scientific Name
Common Name
FWS
USFS
BLM
NPL
SGCN
Agua Fria River (lower)
Maricopa County Wildlife Movement
Area - Riparian/Wash
Note: Status code definitions can be found at https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/on-the-ground-
conservation/state-wildlife-action-plan/state-wildlife-action-plan-status-definitions/.
Species of Greatest Conservation Need Predicted that Intersect with Project Footprint as Drawn, based on
Predicted Range Models
Scientific Name
Common Name
FWS
USFS
BLM
NPL
SGCN
Anaxyrus microscaphus
Arizona Toad
SC
S
2
Aquila chrysaetos
Golden Eagle
S
2
Artemisiospiza nevadensis
Sagebrush Sparrow
Asio otus
Long-eared Owl
2
Athene cunicularia hypugaea
Western Burrowing Owl
SC
S
S
2
Auriparus flaviceps
Verdin
2
Botaurus lentiginosus
American Bittern
2
Buteo regalis
Ferruginous Hawk
SC
S
2
Buteo swainsoni
Swainson's Hawk
2
Buteogallus anthracinus
Common Black Hawk
2
Calypte costae
Costa's Hummingbird
2
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Cactus Wren
2
Chaetodipus baileyi
Bailey's Pocket Mouse
2
Coccyzus americanus
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Western DPS)
Colaptes chrysoides
Gilded Flicker
S
2
Columbina inca
Inca Dove
2
Corynorhinus townsendii pallescens Pale Townsend's Big-eared Bat
SC
S
S
1
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
Species of Greatest Conservation Need Predicted that Intersect with Project Footprint as Drawn, based on
Predicted Range Models
Scientific Name
Common Name
FWS
USFS
BLM
NPL
SGCN
Crotalus tigris
Tiger Rattlesnake
2
Empidonax wrightii
Gray Flycatcher
2
Eumops perotis californicus
Greater Western Bonneted Bat
Falco mexicanus
Prairie Falcon
2
Falco peregrinus anatum
American Peregrine Falcon
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
2
Gopherus morafkai
Sonoran Desert Tortoise
CCA
S
S
1
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
SC
S
S
1
Icterus bullockii
Bullock's Oriole
2
Incilius alvarius
Sonoran Desert Toad
2
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
SC
2
Lasiurus blossevillii
Western Red Bat
S
2
Lasiurus cinereus
Hoary Bat
2
Lasiurus xanthinus
Western Yellow Bat
S
2
Lithobates yavapaiensis
Lowland Leopard Frog
SC
S
S
1
Macrotus californicus
California Leaf-nosed Bat
SC
S
2
Megascops kennicottii
Western Screech-owl
Melanerpes uropygialis
Gila Woodpecker
2
Melospiza lincolnii
Lincoln's Sparrow
2
Melozone aberti
Abert's Towhee
S
2
Micrathene whitneyi
Elf Owl
Myotis velifer
Cave Myotis
SC
S
2
Myotis yumanensis
Yuma Myotis
SC
2
Neotamias cinereicollis
Gray-collared Chipmunk
Nyctinomops femorosaccus
Pocketed Free-tailed Bat
2
Parabuteo unicinctus
Harris's Hawk
2
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
2
Pooecetes gramineus
Vesper Sparrow
2
Spizella breweri
Brewer's Sparrow
2
Tadarida brasiliensis
Brazilian Free-tailed Bat
Toxostoma bendirei
Bendire's Thrasher
2
Toxostoma lecontei
LeConte's Thrasher
S
2
Species of Economic and Recreation Importance Predicted that Intersect with Project Footprint as Drawn
Scientific Name
Common Name
FWS
USFS
BLM
NPL
SGCN
Callipepla gambelii
Gambel's Quail
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
Project Type: Energy Storage/Production/Transfer, Energy Transfer, substation
Project Type Recommendations:
Fence recommendations will be dependent upon the goals of the fence project and the wildlife species expected to be
impacted by the project. General guidelines for ensuring wildlife-friendly fences include: barbless wire on the top and
bottom with the maximum fence height 42", minimum height for bottom 16". Modifications to this design may be
considered for fencing anticipated to be routinely encountered by elk, bighorn sheep or pronghorn (e.g., Pronghorn
fencing would require 18" minimum height on the bottom). Please refer to the Department's Fencing Guidelines located
on Wildlife Friendly Guidelines page, which is part of the Wildlife Planning
button at https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/planning-for-wildlife/planning-for-wildlife-wildlife-friendly-
guidelines/.
Consider impacts of outdoor lighting on wildlife and develop measures or alternatives that can be taken to increase
human safety while minimizing potential impacts to wildlife. Conduct wildlife surveys to determine species within project
area, and evaluate proposed activities based on species biology and natural history to determine if artificial lighting may
disrupt behavior patterns or habitat use. Use only the minimum amount of light needed for safety. Narrow spectrum bulbs
should be used as often as possible to lower the range of species affected by lighting. All lighting should be shielded,
canted, or cut to ensure that light reaches only areas needing illumination.
Minimize the potential introduction or spread of exotic invasive species, including aquatic and terrestrial plants, animals,
insects and pathogens. Precautions should be taken to wash and/or decontaminate all equipment utilized in the project
activities before entering and leaving the site. See the Arizona Department of Agriculture website for a list of prohibited
and restricted noxious weeds at https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/unitedstates/az.shtml and the Arizona Native Plant
Society https://aznps.com/invas for recommendations on how to control. To view a list of documented invasive species or
to report invasive species in or near your project area visit iMapInvasives - a national cloud-based application for tracking
and managing invasive species at https://imap.natureserve.org/imap/services/page/map.html.
To build a list: zoom to your area of interest, use the identify/measure tool to draw a polygon around your area of
interest, and select “See What’s Here” for a list of reported species. To export the list, you must have an
account and be logged in. You can then use the export tool to draw a boundary and export the records in a csv
file.
Follow manufacturer's recommended application guidelines for all chemical treatments. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Integrated Pest Management Group has a reference document that serves as their pesticide recommendations
for protecting wildlife and fisheries resources, titled "Reducing Risks to Pollinators from Pest
Control",
https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Reducing_Risks_to_Pollinators_from_Pest_Control_factsheet.pdf. The
Department recommends that direct or indirect impacts to sensitive species and their forage base from the application of
chemical pesticides or herbicides be considered carefully.
The Department recommends that wildlife surveys are conducted to determine if noise-sensitive species occur within the
project area. Avoidance or minimization measures could include conducting project activities outside of breeding
seasons.
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Arizona Game and Fish Department
project_report_white_tank_energy_storage_f_71888_73952.pdf
Project ID: HGIS-20795
Review Date: 11/22/2023 12:16:32 PM
For any powerlines built, proper design and construction of the transmission line is necessary to prevent or minimize risk
of electrocution of raptors, owls, vultures, and golden or bald eagles, which are protected under state and federal laws.
Limit project activities during the breeding season for birds, generally March through late August, depending on species
in the local area (raptors breed in early February through May). Conduct avian surveys to determine bird species that
may be utilizing the area and develop a plan to avoid disturbance during the nesting season. For underground
powerlines, trenches should be covered or back-filled as soon as possible. Incorporate escape ramps in ditches or
fencing along the perimeter to deter small mammals and herpetofauna (snakes, lizards, tortoise) from entering ditches. In
addition, indirect affects to wildlife due to construction (timing of activity, clearing of rights-of-way, associated bridges and
culverts, affects to wetlands, fences) should also be considered and mitigated.
Based on the project type entered, coordination with State Historic Preservation Office may be required
(https://azstateparks.com/).
Trenches should be covered or back-filled as soon as possible. Incorporate escape ramps in ditches or fencing along the
perimeter to deter small mammals and herpetofauna (snakes, lizards, tortoise) from entering ditches.
Vegetation restoration projects (including treatments of invasive or exotic species) should have a completed site-
evaluation plan (identifying environmental conditions necessary to re-establish native vegetation), a revegetation plan
(species, density, method of establishment), a short and long-term monitoring plan, including adaptive management
guidelines to address needs for replacement vegetation.
Project Location and/or Species Recommendations:
Analysis indicates that your project is located in the vicinity of an identified wildlife habitat connectivity feature. The
County-level Stakeholder Assessments contain five categories of data (Barrier/Development, Wildlife Crossing Area,
Wildlife Movement Area- Diffuse, Wildlife movement Area- Landscape, Wildlife Movement Area- Riparian/Washes) that
provide a context of select anthropogenic barriers, and potential connectivity. The reports provide recommendations for
opportunities to preserve or enhance permeability. Project planning and implementation efforts should focus on
maintaining and improving opportunities for wildlife permeability. For information pertaining to the linkage assessment
and wildlife species that may be affected, please refer
to: https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/planning-for-wildlife/planning-for-wildlife-identifying-corridors/.
Please contact the Project Evaluation Program (pep@azgfd.gov) for specific project recommendations.
HDMS records indicate that one or more Listed, Proposed, or Candidate species or Critical Habitat (Designated or
Proposed) have been documented in the vicinity of your project. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) gives the US Fish
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regulatory authority over all federally listed species. Please contact USFWS Ecological
Services Offices at https://www.fws.gov/office/arizona-ecological-services or:
Phoenix Main Office
Tucson Sub-Office
Flagstaff Sub-Office
9828 North 31st Avenue #C3
201 N. Bonita Suite 141
SW Forest Science Complex
Phoenix, AZ 85051-2517
Tucson, AZ 85745
2500 S. Pine Knoll Dr.
Phone: 602-242-0210
Phone: 520-670-6144
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Fax: 602-242-2513
Fax: 520-670-6155
Phone: 928-556-2157
Fax: 928-556-2121
HDMS records indicate that Western Burrowing Owls have been documented within the vicinity of your project area.
Please review the western burrowing owl resource page at https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/conservation-and-
endangered-species-programs/burrowing-owl-management/.
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DATE:
January 17, 2024
TO:
Planning & Zoning Commission
From:
Darren Gérard, AICP Planning Manager
SUBJECT:
Z2023142 – White Tank Energy Storage
Agenda Item: #2
During publication of the staff report, staff was in communications with the applicant regarding
the language of several of the proposed conditions. It has been agreed through these
communications that staff allows for changes to conditions ‘a’, ‘f’, ‘h’, i’ and ‘j’. Additionally, staff
has changed the subheadings of condition ‘g’ to contain numerals rather than letters. The
conditions will now read as follows (changes in bold and underlined):
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the narrative report
entitled “Zone Change with Overlay – White Tank Energy Storage”, consisting of 12
pages, dated 12/21/2023, and stamped received 12/26/2023, except as modified
by the following conditions.
f.
Prior to issuance of initial building permits, a lot split shall be processed to create a
single, separate parcel matching the zone change area.
g.
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1. 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.
2. A Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan and Drainage Report are required with
the Plan of Development. The Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO)
required that all commercial submittals be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered
in the State of Arizona. (MCZO 1205.7.2)
3. For retention volumes required, please see section 6.10.5 of the Maricopa County
Drainage Policies and Standards Manual for the equation, V=C*(P/12)*A. The
100-year, 2-hour rainfall depth (P) in inches can be taken from NOAA Atlas 14.
The volumes, using this equation, vary slightly compared to the drainage report
and does not affect the overall volume provided. This can be addressed during
the Plan of Development.
4. See https://apps.pnd.maricopa.gov/plansubmittalchecklist for the most up to
date interactive Engineering Plan Review checklist. (Please be sure to check
commercial and all related grading matters so the checklist expands properly).
5. This site contains Special Flood Hazard Areas (FEMA Zone AH) along the
proposed access route and within the site.
6. Any development in the floodplain will require a floodplain use permit issued
concurrent with building permit(s) required for site development. Structures in the
floodplain must be elevated to the regulatory flood elevation determined by the
engineer.
7. The site is adjacent to lands owned or encumbered by the Flood Control District.
In addition to floodplain use permitting, ROW permitting may be required by the
District.
8. Please see MCDOT TIS approval attached. A traffic impact study must also be
submitted with future entitlement (POD) application(s).
9. Gated access(es) must provide an adequate turnaround area so that vehicles will
not back onto public roads.
10. The City of Phoenix maintains a +/- 45’ strip annexation north of Indian School
Road. The applicant will be responsible for coordinating with the City to review
any permitting requirements for work in their jurisdiction.
11. The subject site is located within the County’s Urbanized Area and thus will
require a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County for
any disturbance one (1) acre or more. The SWPPP is issued by the County (PND)
and will be required prior to issuance of any building permits required for site
development.
12. 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.
h.
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County regulation shall be grounds for initiating
a revocation of this zone change per the process set forth in the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance. Any action by Maricopa County to revoke this zone change shall
only occur following any and all required notices (including identification of the
specific noncompliance issue) and cure periods and shall be subject to required
public hearings before the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of
Supervisors, as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
i.
The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if
Maricopa County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with
conditions. Any action by Maricopa County to rescind approval shall only occur
following any and all required notices (including identification of the specific
noncompliance issue) and cure periods and shall be subject to required public
hearings before the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors, as
set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
j.
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. Failure to comply with any condition may
be grounds for consideration of initiating the process to revert the zoning back to
the previous Rural-43, in accordance with Maricopa County requirements and
procedures. Any action by Maricopa County to revert the zoning shall only occur
following any and all required notices (including identification of the specific
noncompliance issue) and cure periods and shall be subject to required public
hearings before the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors, as
set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. 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.
Attachments:
Staff Communications with Applicant (8 pages)
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That’s OK. Just update ‘f’ and I think we’re good. Can you just send me the final version that will go with
the handout memo when you have that done?
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From: Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
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Hello,
You're correct on 'f', I'll change it to the language proposed. However, we do not to wish to
change the language of the 'a' and 'b'. I will do a handout memo regarding the accepted
changes. If you would like, you may propose a change to the language to the Planning and
Zoning Commission at the hearing for them to determine whether it's appropriate.
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Great on h, i, and j. My concern with keeping the language as-is on ‘a’ is that the narrative report includes very detailed information about the configuration of the site improvements, stuff that is really at a POD level. And given that we’re
Great on h, i, and j.
My concern with keeping the language as-is on ‘a’ is that the narrative report includes very detailed
information about the configuration of the site improvements, stuff that is really at a POD level. And given
that we’re not getting a POD approved here the only real requirement for the future POD would be
conformance with the permitted uses and development standards for the IND-2 IUPD, not specifics of
site planning. That’s why I edited it the way I did.
And it’s really the same concern with ‘b’. Even though we are calling it a zoning exhibit, it is in fact a site
plan that shows a very specific layout and design that is not being approved here so saying that a future
POD has to be in substantial conformance with that doesn’t make sense to me. That’s why I was
suggesting to remove it. Though I suppose we could keep it and just add the same language like I added
in ‘a’.
And finally on ‘f’, it doesn’t make sense to keep the language as-is because there will never be a parcel
combination done. We are rezoning a portion of an existing parcel so the action that needs to happen in
the future is a lot split, not a combination.
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Hello,
Please see attached. To sum:
a. Kept the date change but not the revised language.
b. We want to keep this in: this is a zoning exhibit and not a site plan.
f(e). Kept the original language.
h,i,j. Accepted new language.
Please let me know if this works for you.
A.
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OK perfect. Let me know if you and/or Darren have any concerns with the revised conditions. Note that I deleted condition b because we aren’t getting the POD approved so there isn’t a need for the future POD to be in substantial conformance
OK perfect. Let me know if you and/or Darren have any concerns with the revised conditions. Note that I
deleted condition b because we aren’t getting the POD approved so there isn’t a need for the future POD
to be in substantial conformance with the site plan included with the rezoning. It just has to be in
conformance with the IND-2 IUPD uses and development standards.
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Subject: Re: Z2023142 Draft Conditions
Hello,
We can't incorporate it into the staff report at this time. We can prepare a handout memo that
would note the changes in conditions. This would still be on consent either way, at this point.
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Did you get the attachment? It was a redline of the conditions. The redlines affect conditions a, b, f, h, i, and j. Any way to get the revised conditions incorporated into the staff report before it comes out so we can be on the consent agenda?
Did you get the attachment? It was a redline of the conditions. The redlines affect conditions a, b, f, h, i,
and j.
Any way to get the revised conditions incorporated into the staff report before it comes out so we can be
on the consent agenda?
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Subject: Re: Z2023142 Draft Conditions
Hello,
We'll review this and get back to you. This will be a handout memo. Which conditions
specifically are you asking to be changed? Ideally we limit it to just those.
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Joel, I tried sending this to you yesterday from my phone but apparently it didn’t go through. Let me know if you want to discuss today. Partner and Director of Land Development Solutions 7144 E Stetson Drive, Suite 300, Scottsdale,
Joel,
I tried sending this to you yesterday from my phone but apparently it didn’t go through. Let me know if
you want to discuss today.
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From: Chris Webb
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 10:26 AM
To: Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Subject: RE: Z2023142 Draft Conditions
Thanks Joel. We’ll definitely have some changes to request. I think I had emailed you previously that we
worked on some modified language on some of these stipulations with Darren Gerard on Strata’s other
BESS rezoning case that’s going through right now (Z2023028) and we’ll want to use the same
language on this one. I’ll redline something up and get it to you by Tuesday.
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From: Joel Landis (PND) <Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 8:37 AM
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Subject: Z2023142 Draft Conditions
Hello,
Attached are draft conditions for the above case. Please let me know if you have any concerns.
We're off Monday so you will have until Tuesday at noon to review and request changes.
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