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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
Z2022097 – Junior’s Recycling Center
Hearing Date:
October 19, 2023 (Continued from October 5, 2023)
Supervisor District:
2
Applicant:
Paul Almond, Almond ADG
Owner:
Eduardo Gonzalez
Request:
Special Use Permit (SUP) for an interim industrial recycling collection
center in the C-3 zoning district
Site Location:
Generally located 840 feet east of the NEC of Apache Tr. and Hawes Rd. in
the Mesa area
Site Size:
Approximately 0.69 acres
Density:
N/A
County Island:
Yes (City of Mesa)
County Plan:
Rural Development Area (0-1 d.u./ac)
Municipal Plan:
Mesa – Neighborhood
Municipal Comments:
None received to date
Support/Opposition:
13 opposition letters, one opposition petition with 12 signatures, and eight
support letters
Recommendation:
Denial
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Project Summary:
1.
The applicant, on behalf of the property owner, is requesting a special use permit (SUP) for an
interim industrial use to accommodate an existing non-conforming recycling collection facility in
the C-3 zoning district. The current land use is an intense industrial use that would be allowed in
an industrial zoning district, but not in a commercial zoning district, hence this SUP request. This
business has been operating on this site for over four years and has a code violation for running
an industrial business on a site in the C-3 zoning district. The site is located on the northeast
corner of Apache Tr. and 85th Pl. at the base of the Twin Knowles, which is 840 feet east of the
northeast corner of Apache Tr. and Hawes Rd. in the Mesa area.
2.
The recycling facility office is in an existing single-story building with storage and sorting of
recycled materials in the rear of the site that will be screened with a new eight-foot-tall solid fence;
however, part of the northwest corner of the site will be screened by an eight-foot-tall accessory
structure away from adjacent residences. Once the recycled material has been sorted it will be
sent off to an off-site processing facility that will occur daily. Normal business hours are between
8:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. and typically has 10 to 20 customers per day. Access to the site will
be directly off Apache Tr. with nine parking spaces; however, portions of the parking area are
within the 100-foot half-width ADOT right-of-way of Apache Tr. Internal driveways will be in a one-
way configuration with customers entering the rear storage area of the lot near the eastern site
boundary to access the at-grade scales dropping off materials behind the building and then
exiting the yard near the western site boundary to park their vehicles in front of the office building.
Once parked the customer enters the office building to receive payment for their dropped-off
recyclables. It should be noted that due to the existing location of the site with portions of the
parking area inside the street right-of-way, the applicant is requesting to eliminate all required
sight-visibility-triangles in this SUP request.
3.
Four years ago the property owner purchased the property and started the recycling facility
business. On November 24, 2021, the code compliance division received a complaint and opened
a code violation for running an industrial business in a commercial zoning district (V202102261).
The violation was verified by site inspection on December 20, 2021. On March 8, 2022, a
compliance agreement was executed with the property owner requiring the owner to resubmit all
necessary entitlement applications by May 2, 2022, or cease all operations restoring the site by
July 30, 2022. On May 18, 2022, the applicant submitted this SUP request which was followed by
a Technical Advisory Committee Meeting on June 21, 2022. The property owner failed to abide
by the terms of the compliance agreement. An administrative civil hearing was held on May 30,
2023, where the property owner was judged responsible for the violation and imposed a $500
initial non-compliance fine with a $50 daily non-compliance fine. Since the applicant is in the
process of obtaining a SUP, the initial fee was due on this date, but the daily fines were suspended
and will be dismissed if compliance (cease and desist or approved SUP and completion of
required construction permitting) is gained no later than December 29, 2023.
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Aerial-Photo of the Site
Zoning Map of the site and environs
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Photographs of the Site
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Portion of the Site Plan
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
4.
On-site:
C-3/ unentitled recycling facility
North:
C-3 CUPD / natural desert
South:
C-3 south of Apache Tr. / farm equipment sales
East:
C-3 / vehicle repair
West:
C-3 CUPD / natural desert
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Utilities and Services:
5.
Water:
City of Mesa
Wastewater:
City of Mesa
School District:
Mesa Unified School District
Fire:
City of Mesa
Police:
MCSO
Right-of-Way:
6.
The following table includes existing and proposed half-width right-of-way and the future
classification based on 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
Apache Tr. (ADOT) 100’
100’
N/A
Adopted Plan:
7.
Mesa’s General Plan (adopted June 16, 2004): This document designates the site as a
Neighborhood character area primarily residential areas with supporting parks, schools,
churches, and small commercial areas. This proposed SUP of an industrial nature is not
compatible with this land use designation.
Public Participation Summary:
8.
Regarding the minimum requirements of Maricopa County’s citizen review process, the applicant
did send mailers to property owners within 300 feet of the subject parcel and interested parties
via first-class mail. The applicant submitted a public participation results report and according to
the report the applicant received no response from the public.
9.
Staff received 13 opposition letters and one opposition petition with twelve signatures. Concerns
center around noise, dust, exposure to possible toxic chemicals, trash and windblown litter, blight,
risk of fire, and incompatibility with their adjacent residences. Additionally, several residents have
submitted numerous complaints to the Sherriff’s Office for noise from the site outside normal
business hours. In contrast, staff received eight support letters mentioning that this facility is a
reasonable distance from residential homes and that it is a responsibly run business in an area
with many commercial uses.
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
10.
N/A
Staff Analysis:
11.
Staff does not support this SUP because this request is not compatible with the adjacent
residential area. The site is zoned for heavy commercial use; however, a recycling center does
not qualify as a heavy commercial use. A recycling collection center would be more compatible
in an industrial area away from residences where noise and other impacts generated from this
type of operation would not be an issue. the property owner started this business at this site
without a due diligence check of the site’s zoning and what uses are allowed in the C-3 zoning
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district. This demonstrates a disregard for the neighbors. The current layout of the site with
parking in the existing right-of-way and limited space for outdoor storage are and will continue to
be issues on this small site. Allowing the non-conforming use to continue will adversely impact
the adjacent residential neighborhood. The use interferes with the enjoyment of the neighboring
properties which impacts the area’s public health, safety, welfare, and convenience. Staff received
opposition from the neighborhood residents stating valid concerns which prompted staff’s
recommendation that this SUP request be denied.
Recommendation:
12.
For the reasons outlined in this report, staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion that
the Board of Supervisors deny Z2022097.
13.
However, if the Commission chooses to adopt a motion to recommend approval, staff offers the
following conditions ‘a’ – ‘k’ for Commission consideration:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled
“Juniors Recycling“, consisting of one full-size sheet, dated August 15, 2023, and stamped
received August 16, 2023, except as modified by the following conditions. Staff may
determine slight refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the approved site
plan. Minor and major amendments to the site plan will be determined in accordance with
Chapter 3 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “Juniors Recycling”, consisting of three pages, dated August 8, 2023, and stamped
received August 9, 2023, except as modified by the following conditions.
c.
The following Planning Engineering comments shall apply:
1.
The applicant shall be responsible for coordinating any requirements that may be
imposed by ADOT for access to Apache Trail (redletter@azdot.gov).
2.
Any new development shall be in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa
County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards, and current
engineering policies, standards, and best practices at the time of application for
construction.
d.
This special use permit shall be valid for ten years and shall expire on November 15, 2033,
or upon termination of the use for a period of 90 or more days, whichever occurs first. All
improvements associated with the special use permit shall be removed within 90 days of
such expiration or termination of use.
e.
Daily operations of the facility shall only take place during the hours of operation listed in
the applicant’s narrative report, which are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day.
f.
The property owner or applicant must submit as-built building permits for any structure
that has been built on-site that has a footprint over 200 square feet or a height more than
ten feet, including fences and any signage, that has been constructed without permits.
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g.
Any stored materials shall be placed behind an eight-foot-tall screening wall, or the eight-
foot-tall existing rear storage shed, and no material stored on site shall exceed the height
of a screening wall or the existing rear storage shed.
h.
There shall be no required sight-visibility triangles on this site.
i.
Any outdoor lighting shall be in conformance with the provisions of Section 1112 of the
Zoning Ordinance and shall be placed so as to reflect light away from any adjoining rural
or residential zoning district.
j.
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County Regulation shall be grounds for initiating a
revocation of this special use permit as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
k.
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, and at the
time of expiration of the special use permit, 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, or the expiration of the special
use permit, 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 or expiration of
the special use permit. The special use permit enhances the value of the property above
its value as of the date the special use permit is granted and reverting to the prior zoning
results in the same value of the property as if the special use permit had never been
granted.
Presented by:
Martin Martell, Planner
Reviewed by:
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)
Site Plan (reduced 8.5”x11”, 1 page)
Narrative Report (3 pages)
MCESD comments (1 page)
DPR comments (1 page)
Opposition Letters (25 pages)
Opposition Petition (5 pages)
Support Letters (8 pages)
Recorded Lot Combination Deed (3 pages)
Code Violation Judgement (1 page)
Executed Compliance Agreement (3 pages)
Continuance Request (1 page)
Support/Opposition Map (1 page)
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Application Name:
Legal Description
Junior’s Recycling Center EDR
Applicant
Case Address
, TT1N RR7E 21
Paul S Almond for Almond ADG
8518 E APACHE Tr
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:
480.990.2120
dawn@almondadg.com
MESA AZ 85207
Map scale 1:619
Supervisor District No.
218-39-001
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR INTERIM INDUSTRIAL FOR A RECYCLING COLLECTION
CENTER.
RECEIVED 16.AUG 23
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RECEIVED 9.AUG 23
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Subdivision Infrastructure &
Planning Program
1001 N. Central Avenue #150
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: (602) 506-1058
Fax: (602) 506-5813
TDD 602 506 6704
Maricopa County
Environmental Services Department
Water and Waste Management Division
DATE:
May 18, 2022
TO :
Martin Martell, Planning & Development Dept.
Planner
FROM:
Souren Naradikian, P.E.
Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: SUP non-conforming existing use. Z2022097
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has
reviewed revised documents received from the Maricopa County Planning and
Development Department for the above referenced project. SUP non-
conforming existing use at APN # 218-39-001. Water and sewer services will
be provided by City of Mesa. MCESD has concerns ATC must be obtained
prior to construction permit approval.
Based on the above, MCESD raised no objections to the Planning &
Development Department in Accela Automation on May 18, 2022.
It should be noted that this document does not approve the referenced project.
Comments are provided only as advisory to Maricopa County Planning and
Development Department to assist staff to prepare a staff report. 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 regulations in force at the time of application.
Bob Fedorka, PE
Planning & Development
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: (602) 506-7151
www.maricopa.gov/planning
Email address:
bob.fedorka@maricopa.gov
Maricopa County
Planning & Development Department
Date:
June 2, 2022
Memo To: Darren Gerard, Planning Manager, Planning & Development
Attn:
Martin Martell, Planner, Planning & Development
From:
Robert Fedorka, P.E., Engineering Supervisor, Planning and
Development
cc:
Michael Norris, P.E., Engineering Manager, Planning and
Development
Subject: Z2022097 – SUP for Junior’s Recycling Collection Center
(E1 Memo)
APN:
218-39-001
PND Engineering has reviewed the 1st submittal of the application materials for
the subject application routed for review on May 18, 2022 and has no objections
subject to the following conditions.
1. Applicant shall be responsible for coordinating any requirements that
may
be
imposed
by
ADOT
for
access
to
Apache
Trail
(redletter@azdot.gov).
2. Any new development shall be in conformance with Section 1205 of the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
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.
PROTEST TO ISSUANCE OF THIS SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Case Z2022097
Please ensure this becomes part of the record for this Permit Request as well as please add names
provided at the bottom of this to those who should be kept informed of all actions on this Case.
Mr. Martin Martell,
The Twin Knolls neighborhood in Mesa AZ opposes the rezoning of current commercial property to
support a Special Use Permit, which would allow an INDUSTRIAL business interfering with residential
area. This rezoning has not, and will not, be a benefit to our local residents. In addition to the rezoning
from C-3 to C-3SUP, there are noise, dust and environmental issues, which have been and continue to
be detrimental to our neighborhood. The surrounding residential properties belong to homeowners,
many of whom have retired to this area or have been in the areas for decades, due to the beauty of the
Twin Knolls formation. This was a lovely and peaceful view for many until Juniors Recycling (that’s a
nice name for what is really a scrap yard) opened years ago at a nearby location and has since moved
and expanded and has been running the business illegally for years. Several homes have been built in
the area recently and purchasers did not sign up for 12+ hours of noise, dust, increased traffic, along
with potentially toxic air and contaminated land. Approving this permit would be a slap in the face not
only to those businesses that do follow rules, but to those who came to this area to enjoy the beauty
and quiet that once existed…pre-Scrap Yard. It would also open the area for more INDUSTRIAL type
activity, which we vehemently protest, as approving this Permit would set a precedent for the area. We
do not want or need an INDUSTRIAL business in the Twin Knolls neighborhood.
A most recent update is that we almost lost the Knolls, and potentially the neighborhood, to fire, which
we believe was started from a spark from the CAT320C the Scrap Yard owns and runs at the back of the
Scrap Yard property. It runs hours a day, to include both before and after posted work hours. Two
neighbors took a closer look at the burn area, and we believe the fire was caused by sparks from the
excavator. Photos are available. In research, we found an Expert CAT site on-line stating the following:
"The sparks you see are caused by hard particles of soot and carbon in the exhaust. I see this lot. Over
time the inside of the exhaust will have a lot of soot and carbon build-up. Eventually it will slowly break
loose and when it does, you can see sparks coming from the exhaust." Here is the link for a drone video
of the Knolls post fire as well as a good overhead view of the Scrap Yard. https://youtu.be/ZXPPH8RulBE
This and additional photos in our possession, show what appears to be a triangular burn pattern that
points directly at the Scrap Yard. We do not have an official cause for the fire from Rural Metro.
Thankfully Rural Metro did their job in keeping the fire from expanding to the neighborhood, which
could have been disastrous to our humble mobile homes. One stray ember could have resulted in the
destruction of an entire neighborhood. Thankfully the winds were on the mild side that day but what
about the next time? This fire did create a bump in PM on that day, as we have a neighbor about ½
mile away monitoring air quality.
Juniors Scrap Yard is applying for a special use permit is under Section 1301.1.22 of the Maricopa Zoning
Ordinance. In discussing this section with neighbors, we are unable to reconcile how a Scrap Yard fits
into the category of "Outdoor storage including wholesale and retail sales of landscape materials,
storage rental yards, construction yards and similar interim industrial uses for a period not exceeding
ten years." We do not see where it fits the specifics items outlined or that it is even a similar INTERIM
industrial use. It appears that this may be under the NON-CONFORMING USE under 1301.6 which must
be approved by the BOS. It appears the application reflects this is indeed a NON-CONFORMING use.
I will be reaching out to the Board of Supervisors, as well as others, to express our displeasure of any
allowance of a Special Use Permit (SUP), but before this SUP request moves forward, one should focus
on Article 1302.1 the intent being “The uses, buildings and structures permitted in this Section shall be
established and maintained so as to provide minimum interference with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring uses, building and structures and to ensure public health, safety and convenience.”
Approval of this Permit request would not be in compliance with this Article of Maricopa County Zoning
Rules.
CITIZEN NOTIFICATION ERRORS
The whole process of application begins with an error in Citizen Notification – “The owner or authorized
agent shall also post the property (see example in “Sign Specifications”) included in the proposed
change.”
Per County Rules - The posting shall be in no less than two places with at least one notice for each
quarter mile of frontage along perimeter right-of-way so that the notices are visible from the nearest
public right-of-way. The postings shall remain in place for the entire application period. Each notice shall
be a minimum of six square feet in area unless combined with the public hearing notices. The posting
shall include, at a minimum, a brief description of the area of the proposed Zone Change, a general
explanation of the nature of the proposal, the name of the owner or authorized agent, and…….
3. The sign shall have a white background with black lettering.
4. The minimum lettering size shall be 1/2 inch for lowercase and 1 inch for upper case. The words
“Zoning” and “Public Hearing” shall be a minimum of 2 inches in size. (Not quite sure how one is to
read the sign traveling at 45 MPH on Main Street and since it is off property, why would any customer
be looking to see this?)…
7. The height of the sign shall be at least 4 ft from finished grade to top of sign and shall not be
obstructed from view.
Not only was just one sign posted but it was not even on the applicant’s property, which is even clearly
noted in their own evidence. Additionally, the sign was posted so that anyone driving west on Apache
Trail would have to know the one sign was there, stop, get out of their vehicle and to look behind the
dumpster that was blocking it in order to even get a glimpse. In violation of the County guidance noted
above, the ONE sign was obstructed from view and continues to be on a daily basis. (Photo evidence is
available).
Why is the applicant being allowed to not comply with the Special Use Permit procedures to the
detriment of the neighborhood? An even more important question is why has this business been
allowed to function illegally for years? Why has a stop work order not been issued?
VIOLATION CASE V202102261
Once the neighborhood became aware of the illegality of the Scrap Yard, a complaint was filed and a
violation issued. Under this violation there was a hearing held on May 30, 2023, due to the fact that the
violator failed to comply with the agreement entered into with the County over a year prior.
Subsequent to the hearing notice, the violator now is scurrying to follow procedures. They have finally
provided additional information based on communication with Jeffrey Brunning, who is assigned the
violation case, and also it is noted as such on the Accela Citizen Access website.
Under Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance 1302.3.1 (3) “Upon acceptance of a complete application for
a new Temporary Use Permit, the subject property shall be posted with a "Notice of Application" for a
ten-day period. If a written letter of opposition is received within the ten-day posting period, the
request for a Temporary Use Permit shall be placed on the Agenda of the first available Board of
Adjustment Hearing for Resolution and noticed in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 303., Article
303.6. If no written letter of opposition is received within the posting period, then a Temporary Use
Permit may be approved by the zoning inspector.”
My question is – How do we know when the application is complete? According to Accela Citizen
Access the application is under review.
If it is complete, we presented a protest letter, photos and videos on May 22, 2023 and signatures of
protest on May 26, 2023, why has no meeting been scheduled by the Board of Adjustment? This
submitted protest was made part of the Permit case file on-line.
PLAN NARRATIVE ERRORS
We are taking exception to the Plan Narrative provided by the applicant to the county initially dated
May 9, 2022 and Revised April 10, 2023 (almost a year where no action was taken by applicant after
entering into an agreement with the County) outlining and detailing the business.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL
Section C- Juniors Recycling has been in business much longer than 4 years. He previously ran business
from a location at 15 N. 85th Place where he also failed to have proper permitting. He leased that
location and then moved to his current location where he also leased the property and ran his business
without proper permitting. He then purchased the land and business in 2021 and still failed to have
proper permitting. We question why the County is now rewarding this business by helping to move
this application forward to permit a NON-CONFORMING, basically illegal business that is detriment to
the immediate residential area. The permit is for 10 years, when it is very likely Mr. Gonzalez has
already been running his business illegally for that length of time by flying under the radar of county
authority and to the detriment of the residential community.
Also in Section C, it is stated that the hours of operation are 8AM-9PM. The neighborhood strongly
objects to this for multiple reasons. First and foremost, INDUSTRY does not belong next to Residential.
Another reason is NOISE!
Posted hours for the Juniors Recycling are:
Monday 8 AM–4 PM;
Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM;
Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM;
Thursday 8 AM–4 PM;
Friday 8 AM–4 PM;
Saturday 8:30 AM–1 PM;
Sunday Closed
As you see from sample list below of other recyclers/scrap yards the hours of operation are those
posted. It is unacceptable to the neighborhood to have to listen to the noise from an excavator
moving/crushing heavy metals and large dumpsters of materials, both of which can be heard and cause
vibration felt hundreds of feet away. As an example, on June 23, 2023, a community member was
parked in a lot across Main Street and to the east and was able to feel the vibration of items being
moved and could easily hear the excavator. There is video evidence that these excavators are running
at all hours, well before and well after the posted open hours and the customary hours for any similar
businesses. This information was submitted within the 10-day window after the hidden posting of the
Application, not on the proper property as a protest to the Special Permit Application. However, no
agenda item was added to the Board of Adjustments as required by County Ordinance.
CW Recycling – 8:00AM-3:00PM
350 S Crismon
Mesa AZ
VMH Recycling – 9:00AM-4:00PM
12615 S 182 Pl
Gilbert, AZ
Mesa Recycling - 8:00AM-4:00PM
865 S Centers
Mesa AZ
Broadway Indoor Recycling - 8:00AM-5:00PM
116 W. Broadway
Mesa AZ
The neighborhood is also subject to the cutting/sawing and breakdown of metals, all while loud music is
playing to include even after posted hours. This is a violation of P-23 and the Sheriff has been called
numerous times. We still do not have a response to the long overdue FOIA request to the Sheriff’s
department outlining all the calls to them about noise. There has been NO action taken by the Sheriff
for the P-23 violations even though multiple, almost daily violations occur.
Maricopa County Noise Ordinance P-23
Paragraph I. Purpose
At and above certain levels, noise is detrimental to the health and welfare of Maricopa County citizens.
Therefore, Maricopa County has determined that it is in the best interest of its citizens to control noise
in a manner which promotes commerce; the use, value, and enjoyment of property; sleep and repose;
and environmental quality. Therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of Maricopa County to
prohibit excessive, unnecessary, disruptive, and annoying noises from all sources. This business not
only is INDUSTRIAL in a Commercial Zone but blatantly causes excessive, unnecessary, disruptive and
annoying noises.
Under Paragraph V Public Disturbances
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, or for any person in possession of property to allow to
originate from the property, any noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood if such
noise can be heard from within closed residential structures located within 500 feet of the boundary of
the property from which such noise emanates. This subsection shall not apply to noise produced in the
normal conduct of business provided that such noise occurs within the normal and customary hours
for the conduct of such business, which is based on the normal and customary hours of operation of
similar, existing businesses, and the operation is legally conducted within the scope of all ordinances,
laws, and statutes of Maricopa County and the State of Arizona.
Also under P-23 C. Radios and Sound M Amplification Devices - It shall be unlawful for any person to
operate any radio, loudspeaker, musical instrument, or other sound producing, sound reproducing, or
sound amplification equipment which emits noise that can be heard from within closed residential
structures located within 500 feet of the boundary of the property from which such noise emanates.
Is it the position of the County that everyone must stay in their homes with doors and windows closed
and hope it stops the noise from being heard?
Section C also claims there are 10-20 customers a day. This is a very lowball estimate, when in fact it
the Scrap Yard issues a receipt for scrap received and the dollar amount the customer will receive for
said scrap. This receipt is taken to the “office” for payment. All one needs to do is look through his
records to see, this is a very low number. As a visual, a representative from the neighborhood did a
count of activity at the business on June 23, 2023. There were 5 customers seen from 10:45AM-
11:35AM. That is probably an off time and also this is summer when many folks are gone so if you
estimate for the day, there could have been up to 40 customers on that day. On June 24, 2023, 12
customers were seen between 9:30-10:30. I would guess this too might be a bit of a down time as the
rush would be more at opening time, when a line of customers can be seen waiting for service and
there would be increased activity closer to closing time. We also suggest that if only there were 20
customers a day, would the business have all of his properties FULL of scrap? The Plan Narrative is very
misleading.
Section C also indicates customers enter with their recyclables/scrap to be weighed on scales. It has
been confirmed the scales are licensed under Weights and Measures. BMF# 42006. How can the scales
be licensed, when the business has not ever been?? The application letter also provides a very nice
photo of a clean area of the front of the business. They must have swept up because that is not how it
normally looks. (We have photo evidence to this as well.) There are scrap vehicles parked on the
residential property to the west, near the Scrap Yard's, sometimes overflowing, dumpster. The
dumpster was and has been located to the south east corner of the property which is where the Permit
Notice was placed…behind the dumpster. It appears that not only was the Notice placed off of the
property, as of June 23, 2023, it was noted that two vehicles and an RV were parked by the Permit
Notice sign making it basically impossible to see. Even if one was a client dropping off materials, the
Notice is not is a place where one would notice and especially would not when the dumpster was in its
usual place. There are many times bicycles or shopping carts among other items that are to the east of
the entry where homeless have left the carts after dropping off scrap metal or cans for money. On June
23, 2023 and July 2, 2023, we have photo evidence of what appears to be an abandoned vehicle on 85th
Place, outside of the scrap yard property. This is NOT what we want in our neighborhood!
RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING AREA
D. We take exception to this section, as the narrative fails to accurately describe the surrounding area.
It appears to be intentionally misleading.
To the immediate east is a commercial business, a car repair business which recently opened. It is
unclear whether they too are car sales and if so, it is unclear if they have proper licensing. There is
signage that indicates they are auto sales, but we have been unable to locate a license for that. This
was the prior location of Junior’s Recycling. This business recently attempted to build a building
without proper permit and was put under stop work order and they have been operating on Sundays.
The Plan Narrative talks about property directly to the east; however if one moves to the east and
slightly north, there are numerous occupied homes. This is a RESIDENTIAL district. These homes are
exposed to the noise from the excavator, metal saws, etc. coming from Scrap Yard at all hours of the day
and to include most recently on a holiday.
Looking a bit further east, the following are nearby to the scrap yard
Parcel 218-39-003E; 003N; 003H; 003J; 003K; 003D; 004L; 004M; 004F; 004ER; 004C ; just to mention a
few, ALL of which are listed as RESIDENTIAL.
To the immediate north is currently unoccupied land that is Zoned R-3 RESIDENTIAL per County Records.
This land had reclamation plans posted in 2019 to build homes, which requires a residential zoning. (This
fell through due to termination of planned “mining” in the middle of Residential neighborhood) Why is
the county now advising the permit applicant to update their Plan Map to reflect the land directly
north and west to C-3?
To the immediate west is currently unoccupied land Zoned R-3- RESIDENTIAL. Same as immediately
above.
Also to the west one will find Parcel 216-26-016, R1-8; 011A, R-5; 020D, R-5; with a few C-3’s in the area.
218-26-017 and 015 are C-3 and owned by Mr. Gonzalez for his storage of scrap, which is not a pretty
sight either. 218-26-034M and 034L are C-3 and in the process of having rental properties built and it is
unclear how that can be, if it is currently listed as commercial. 218-26-022 is owned by the City of Mesa
and is C-3.
To the South is Main Street/Apache Trail and across the street are a variety of properties.
Parcel 218-59-028/8449 E Apache Trail (C-3) belongs to Hays Leasing. This was part of a Mobile Home
Park that remains in place with Residences now behind the small Leasing Company.
Parcel 218-44-001G/8421 E Main(C-3) and 001F (R-5) belong to Bright Haven MHC LLC, basically a
mobile home park with RESIDENCES.
Parcel 218-44-003D/8601 E Main (R-5) -028 belong to Sunset Mobile Home and RV Park LLC with
RESIDENCES.
Section D also notes that this business is appropriate for the area. It is NOT! This is an INDUSTRIAL
business, situated in the middle of many residences/neighborhoods. Juniors Recycling is NOT a
commercial business as the letter suggests. Another misleading statement. It is INDUSTRIAL. If this
was in the city of Phoenix, under their municipal codes, this would not be allowed, as their rules state
for Recycling Industry shall not be located within 1,000 feet of S-1, S-2…..R1-18……. Here we have
property that butts to Residential property. Just because we are a county island does give open season
for the county to treat us as we have no rights.
We do not see how this INDUSTRIAL business in the middle of neighborhood is positive. It is a draw for
those who are unhoused as well as for increased crime. The community recently had to battle to get
the Twin Knolls mountain formation cleaned and cleared due to the numerous encampments and trash
that appeared. The trash continues to accumulate and another tent was recently found in the bushes.
We have photos of unhoused climbing fences, walking with shopping carts, etc. Crime has increased
too. Since the Scrap Yard takes copper, bikes, ladders, wiring, batteries, etc., all of these are easy
pickings for a thief to make some money. In fact, the Scrap Yard experiences theft as well. Sort of
ironic that perhaps someone steals from the Yard and then returns it for money. It is possible.
Fences around the area surrounding the Scrap Yard have been cut and repaired dozens of times by
neighbors. We have a photo from June 26, 2023 of an apparent homeless person is crawling over razor
wire with a back pack and his bike.
Home values will decrease! Who wants to live next to a Scrap Yard, let alone one that currently runs
sometimes more than 12 hours a day?
With increased crime, the constant noise, the dust, the traffic, the toxicity, etc., the Scrap Yard is not an
improvement for the neighborhood!!
Section D also states the “operation does not create un-do noise, dust or pollution of any kind”. This
comment is so far from the truth, it is laughable. We have already addressed noise. Dust and
pollution are an issue as well. There are two possible entry points- One off of Apache Trail and the
other is a dirt road, 85th Place, which has now become a “thruway” from the north to the Scrap Yard.
85th Place is listed as an Unmaintained Road and thus there is no dust abatement by the County. Due to
increased traffic because of the Scrap Yard, there is more dust. This area is already listed as a SERIOUS
Non-Attainment area for air quality. Is this increased dust what the Maricopa Air Quality wants? And
please do not suggest that the residents pool together to pave the road. WE did not create this
situation. We also have evidence of a huge truck carrying tires from the Scrap Yard Location. Lots of
dust caused by this and a discussion of the other business being run out of the Scrap Yard Building will
be discussed below. Those traveling this new thruway to get to the Scrap Yard, drop screws, bolts and
other such metal items resulting in a hazard for the residents on 85th Place.
We can get into a very technical discussion on dust and metal particles as we are in possession of a
calculator obtained from University of Arizona that shows these particles travel dozens of miles. And
just a reminder about the fire. An ember could have flown with devastating results to the community.
With the excavator running pretty much daily stirring up dust and debris, and metal cutting also daily,
there is concern about the long term safety of the neighborhood with this increase in breathable,
detrimental particles.
And let’s add to that, the environmental issues. We will be reaching out to Environmental on this issue
as well.
Salvage yards are an important source of end-of-life recycling for motor vehicles. However, these yards
can also be a source of pollution and endanger the health of nearby communities if they are not
properly maintained and regulated. There has been no regulation of this Scrap Yard or maintenance of
this business for years and even with a permit, the dangers for the surrounding area still exist.
Junkyards contain many hazardous materials including lead batteries, mercury from light switches, anti-
freeze, Freon from cooling systems, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs),
asbestos found in the brake pads and lining of older cars, motor oil, and heavy other metals.
Here are links which outline the dangers of a metal scrap yard such as what we are dealing with here.
https://communityactionworks.org/issues/waste/illegal-
junkyards/#:~:text=Junkyards%20contain%20many%20hazardous%20materials,oil%2C%20and%20heav
y%20other%20metals
https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/bmp-scrap-metal.pdf
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Danger-in-air-near-metal-
recyclers-4154951.php
This business is NOT an improvement for the neighborhood!
LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
Section E. States access to the Scrap yard is directly off Apache Trail. (Main Street)
Although the entrance and exit driveway on the applicant’s map shows in and out is from/to Apache
Trail, 85th Place also offers a short cut to the entryway and could also be used as an exit. The Scrap Yard
has caused 85th Place to become a main thruway. Customers from the Twin Knolls neighborhood on the
north side of the Scrap Yard as well as many coming in from University Street area now use 85th Place to
come to and depart from the Scrap Yard. To the Scrap Yard, there is easy access by “cutting the corner”
off 85th Place to enter directly to the driveway without driving out to Main Street and turning in.
This “thruway” has resulted in much traffic on the unmaintained county road. This is a dirt road that
the County and State seem to be playing hot potato with. Nobody is responsible for it. No one
maintains it yet the County now wants to contribute to the problem of dumping on the street, dust and
such by approving a SUP. This is unacceptable! Because it is unmaintained, no County entity will pick
up dumped items that are provided regularly by rude, disrespectful neighbors. Even in the County
there is confusion. The west side of 85th place has a Right of Way for the Maricopa Department of
Transportation, yet they refuse to provide any service. But on the other hand they recently felt they
had a right to clear shrubbery from private property on the northeast corner of Boise and 85th Place and
place a Stop sign. This is sadly hilarious as no one pays attention to stop signs on the road and there are
speeders that fly through there, creating dust on a regular basis while no speed limit signs are posted
and the Sheriff will take no action. Then it raises the question, if no one takes responsibility for
maintaining it, why did the MCDOT take action to smooth and area of the road at the north end of 85th
Place and to place a stop sign? Why was this done?
The Scrap Yard has created a traffic nightmare for those who live on 85th Place between Boise and
Apache Trail. If this SUP is approved and it should not be, we will be demanding that 85th Place be
closed, just as 86th Street, 86th Place, 87th Place and 87th Street, similar dirt road are closed.
CIRCULATION SYSTEM
F. The Circulation System is erroneously listed as turning right in and right out due to a median (not
medium as was written). As noted above, there is a “cut the corner” coming in off of 85th Place. One
will also see that cars cross directly across the 85th Place break in the median to go left onto Main Street.
Many cars, trucks, trailers do not exit directly out onto Main Street. There is a parking area where a
customer parks to go into the facility to get paid for their dropped off scrap. Many of those dropping off
have no room to park their vehicles as they may be too large or be dragging a trailer and thus must park
off site on the property to the east. In fact we have photos of cars and an RV that are parked there on
June 26, 2023 that have been there for several days and is definitely blocking the Notice of Special Use
Permit application. Additionally, if the wall at 85th and Main is torn down as it blocks the view of traffic
going south on 85th as suggested in the TAC2 review, that opens up more opportunity for customers to
“cut the corner” rather than enter and exit from Main Street.
We also wonder about the additional heavy truck traffic and track-out that is caused by the movement
of the scrap materials being moved from this business location. Are there not some County or State
rules to monitor this increase usage of Apache Trail/Main Street?
OTHER ISSUES
PARKING AND NO MENTION OF ANOTHER BUSINESS
We see no mention of the Tire Shop that has been functioning within the Scrap Yard main building but
recently opened an access door to the building and now has signage. As last viewed, there are currently
piles of tires (possibly scrap) in front of a couple of parking spaces and there is a movable canopy set up
under which customers can have their tires serviced/replaced. This business now takes up parking
spaces, so there appears to be no way that the Scrap Yard can comply with the required 18 spaces. It is
also distressing that the County offers under the TAC2 review, that the Scrap Yard submit for a variance
on their SUP, which is already a variance, to non-comply with the required spaces, and could possibly be
approved for just 9 spaces. Not sure that 9 are feasible either since the tire shop has now taken over
several and the R/W is 100 feet, not 46’6” as the plan map submitted notes.
And as a side note, I wonder if the Tire Shop has all its required permits, since the business that houses
it does not and has not.
NOTICE TO CITIZENS
Also the Notice sent to those who are within 300 feet of the Site, shows a map that is wrong. The site is
showing as being east of Glenmar Road. It is not. It is west of Glenmar and also west of 85th Place.
The map also reflects that Hawes Road continues north of Apache Trail and it does not.
I believe it is in the best interest of the community to start this application process over from STEP1 and
to do in compliance with County processes. A corrected notice should be provided to those required
and to add the following to receive all notices on this SUP application activity:
Cathy Dreifort, 8114 E. Billings Street, Mesa 85207
Ed Stout, 65 N. 85th Place, Mesa 85207
David Novak 111, N. 85th Place, Mesa 85207
David R. Henderson, 139 N. 85th Place, Mesa 85207
Michael Milligan, 77 N. 85th Place, Mesa 85207
Scott Sweetser, 113 N. 86th Street, Mesa 85207
Gerald Maness 103 N. 86th Street, Mesa 85207
Broughton Companies, LLC, 59 N. 85th Place, Mesa 85207
Liliana Shaffer, 116 N. 86th Street, Mesa 85207
Robert and Michelle Donaldson, 112 N. 86th Place, Mesa 85207
Cayetano Delgado, 104 N. 86th Place, Mesa 85207
Colton Teacher, 128 N. 86th Street, Mesa 85207
Ross Henry, 8636 East Boise, Mesa AZ 85207
Nancy Damone, 650 N. Hawes, #2818, 85207
Jenifer Finkbeiner, 156 N. Hawes, #71, Road Mesa AZ 85207
Kimberly Campbell Smith, 234 N. Hawes, Mesa AZ 85207
It is very likely more names will be forthcoming.
MASONRY WALL
There is a planned 8-foot masonry wall surround this INDUSTRIAL business. Not sure how an 8-foot wall
is going to protect our RESIDENTIAL AREA from the noise and view of the excavator that has a boom
reach of over 18 feet.
There is much to consider before approving what does not belong. We strongly request that this
application for Special Use Permit, NOT BE APPROVED. It is clearly a detriment to the RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD. It does not belong and should not have been allowed as long as it has been.
Thank you,
The SAVE TWIN KNOLLS Advocacy Group
Main Contact – Cathy Dreifort
cldreifort@att.net
480-349-5507
From: Cathy Dreifort
To: Garth Kamp (BOS); Andy Linton (ENV)
Cc: Johnbailey@msco.maricopa.gov; davidletrouneau@msco.maricopa.gov; russskinner@msco.maricopa.gov;
Charles Hart (PND); bparker@azleg.gov; David C. Farnsworth; jheap@azleg.gov; Martin Martell (PND); Jeffrey
Bruining (PND)
Subject: Continued Violation of P-23 - Juniors Recycling
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 12:51:28 PM
Attachments: 4070505783154741666.3gpp
Hello Mr. Kamp,
I am forwarding a video with the usual wakeup call (6AM and sometimes earlier) from the
large, loud excavator that runs before and after usual hours almost daily. The Twin Knolls
neighborhood has contacted Maricopa Planning and Development and MCSO previously
regarding this continued violation of P-23 Maricopa County Noise Ordinance by Juniors
Recycling, located at 8518 East Main Street, Mesa AZ 85207. This business has not only
been running an industrial business in a commercial zone for years without consequence,
the community has reported noise from this business in clear violation of P-23, Section V,
many, many times to MSCO as well as Planning and Development with no change to the
business behavior. This business does NOT fit into any of the Exemptions outlined in
Section VI.
It has been our understanding that it is the responsibility of MSCO to enforce P-23. We
continue to wonder why there has not been any violation issued against this business under
Section VIII of P-23. The community has not tracked the number of complaint calls to
MSCO but did issue a FOIA request asking for a listing of received such calls, but it has gone
unfulfilled. There have been no violations and no fines issued under Section VIII that we
are aware of and the noise continues.
As we read P-23 more closely, the Administrator of this Ordinance is defined as "the
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors or their authorized representative from a Maricopa
County department, including the Maricopa County Sheriff."
Thus, I am turning to the Board of Supervisors, especially District 2, for assistance in
determining who is responsible for putting a halt to this continued noise before and after
business hours to include holidays by Juniors Recycling.
It is unfortunate enough that the neighborhood has had the endure increased illegal trash
dumping, increased crime, increased dirt and dust and increased traffic as a result of this
unpermitted business. Having to endure not only before and after hours noise from the
excavator and also from radios, as an added bonus, we get to experience vibration from the
excavator when it drops large loads for metal scrap or a dumpster. Who is responsible for
holding this business responsible? Can we please have the appropriate party(ies) properly
administer P-23?
Thank you,
Cathy Dreifort
Save Twin Knolls Advocate
480-349-5507
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Nancy Damone <catjerome1@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 1:40 PM
To:
Cathy Dreifort
Cc:
Garth Kamp (BOS); Andy Linton (ENV); Johnbailey@msco.maricopa.gov;
davidletrouneau@msco.maricopa.gov; russskinner@msco.maricopa.gov; Charles Hart (PND);
bparker@azleg.gov; David C. Farnsworth; jheap@azleg.gov; Martin Martell (PND); Jeffrey Bruining
(PND)
Subject:
Re: Continued Violation of P-23 - Juniors Recycling
To all concerned,
It has been a long journey for our neighborhood, with the myriad of problems experienced.
We certainly hope that those who have the authority, will exercise it to protect the man, from the violations of the few.
We have worked hard, paid our taxes and trust that those who have been elected to protect the public from illegal and
unrighteous actions,
will take our concerns seriously and make the right decisions to protect us from these ongoing and blatant wrongs.
Sincerely,
Nancy Damone
602 809 8172
On Tue, Jul 18, 2023 at 12:51 PM Cathy Dreifort <cldreifort@att.net> wrote:
Hello Mr. Kamp,
I am forwarding a video with the usual wakeup call (6AM and sometimes earlier) from the large, loud
excavator that runs before and after usual hours almost daily. The Twin Knolls neighborhood has
contacted Maricopa Planning and Development and MCSO previously regarding this continued violation of
P-23 Maricopa County Noise Ordinance by Juniors Recycling, located at 8518 East Main Street, Mesa
AZ 85207. This business has not only been running an industrial business in a commercial zone for
years without consequence, the community has reported noise from this business in clear violation of P-
23, Section V, many, many times to MSCO as well as Planning and Development with no change to the
business behavior. This business does NOT fit into any of the Exemptions outlined in Section VI.
It has been our understanding that it is the responsibility of MSCO to enforce P-23. We continue to
wonder why there has not been any violation issued against this business under Section VIII of P-
23. The community has not tracked the number of complaint calls to MSCO but did issue a FOIA request
asking for a listing of received such calls, but it has gone unfulfilled. There have been no violations and
no fines issued under Section VIII that we are aware of and the noise continues.
As we read P-23 more closely, the Administrator of this Ordinance is defined as "the Maricopa County
Board of Supervisors or their authorized representative from a Maricopa County department, including
the Maricopa County Sheriff."
Thus, I am turning to the Board of Supervisors, especially District 2, for assistance in determining who is
responsible for putting a halt to this continued noise before and after business hours to include holidays
by Juniors Recycling.
It is unfortunate enough that the neighborhood has had the endure increased illegal trash dumping,
increased crime, increased dirt and dust and increased traffic as a result of this unpermitted
business. Having to endure not only before and after hours noise from the excavator and also from
radios, as an added bonus, we get to experience vibration from the excavator when it drops large loads
2
for metal scrap or a dumpster. Who is responsible for holding this business responsible? Can we please
have the appropriate party(ies) properly administer P-23?
Thank you,
Cathy Dreifort
Save Twin Knolls Advocate
480-349-5507
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Cathy Dreifort <cldreifort@att.net>
Sent:
Friday, July 21, 2023 2:10 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Cc:
Charles Hart (PND); Andy Linton (ENV); Garth Kamp (BOS); Jeffrey Bruining (PND); Scott Shumaker
Subject:
Juniors Recycling - Cause of Fire
SUP Case Z2022097
Violation Case V202102261
Hello, I am writing once again as a representative of our neighborhood group, Save Twin Knoll Advocacy, to
advise that Junior's Recycling (Scrap Yard) continues to violate County Ordinances, trespasses on neighbor's
properties and on the State's and County's Right of Ways. We believe this in itself should result in the
shutdown of this business.
As mentioned in a prior letter, we believed this business was responsible for a fire that was started on the small mountain formation known
as the Twin Knolls, resulting in both Rural Metro and also Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire being called to fight this fire. A follow‐
up was conducted with Chief Tim Soule of Rural Metro regarding the cause of the June 27, 2023 fire. I spoke with him personally on July
19, 2023. Although there is not an "official" cause of the fire, he did state that Scrap Yard employees were using a torch, and he believed
that a stray spark did indeed cause this fire. Chief Soule was present to fight the fire.
So not only is the neighborhood subjected to this INDUSTRY functioning illegally in a commercial zone and
blatantly violating P-23, now we are being subjected to possible destruction of our neighborhood. Use of
torches is not a one-time thing. Because this scrap yard deals in metal, they regularly use torches and metal
saws to cut metals. This has truly crossed the line for us!! Not only are torches used, but daily, and in clear
violation of County Ordinance P-23 , they run a noisy excavator that can send sparks flying from its
exhaust. Even just metal on metal can cause a spark and one stray ember from a fire could be devastating to
our neighborhood that consists mostly of mobile homes or manufactured homes.
The neighborhood of Twin Knolls once again emphasizes their request that the Application for a Special Use
Permit be DENIED.
This email is to be made part of the record of both the Violation and SUP cases.
Sincerely,
Cathy Dreifort
Representative ‐ Save Twin Knolls Advocacy Group
480‐349‐5507
1
Martin Martell (PND)
From:
kim campbell <4kc255@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:14 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Recycling on main Street
Please stop the permit. We don't want industrial business here.
Kim Campbell‐Smith
234 N Hawes Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207
480‐238‐3597
1
Martin Martell (PND)
From:
William <william@azweather.com>
Sent:
Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:28 AM
To:
Martin Martell (PND); Jeffrey Bruining (PND)
Cc:
Charles Hart (PND); Garth Kamp (BOS)
Subject:
East Valley SUP Case Z2022097
Hello,
I'm writing in reference to zoning violation 2021002061 and SUP case Z2022097.
I strongly oppose the Special Use Permit for this location.
For years this property owner has operated in violation of existing zoning laws. A recent fire on Twin Knolls can be traced
back to metal cutting activities at this business, an activity that would be prohibited if the business was held to existing
commercial zoning rules.
Rewarding this owner with a change in zoning to industrial to make his activities legal while giving no thought to the
existing neighborhood is wrong and the County government should be thinking carefully about this decision.
Changing adjacent property zoning from commercial to industrial can have a significant negative effect on residential
property.
In many cities, such a change in zoning has led to the collapse of older neighborhoods resulting in a decrease in
affordable housing for the community.
In todays economic conditions, and with our current low level of available affordable housing, this decision would be
unexcusable and would exhibit a detachment from the reality of life in the community.
This is the same careless thought process that led Maricopa County to almost approve a mine towering over 100 feet
above the center of our neighborhood.
What message are you trying to send the people of Maricopa County?
You must not only deny this SUP, the County should also begin making this business obey the legal requirements of the
current zoning.
Regards,
William Henry
8636 East Boise Street
Mesa,AZ 85207
1
Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Nancy Damone <catjerome1@gmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, September 11, 2023 4:08 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND); Charles Hart (PND); Garth Kamp (BOS)
Cc:
Cathy Dreifort
Subject:
Protest to issuance of special use permit Case Z2022097
I am writing to express my concern about the special use permit case number Z2022097.
Our neighborhood has been in contact with almost every entity and authority that we can possibly think of, to put an
end to this illegal business's operation.
We live in a residential area. Junior's Recycling causes us great stress with noise at all hours, excessive traffic causing
dust and noise, pollution, debris, exposure to chemicals, and even a fire on the Twin Knolls that endangered our entire
neighborhood on a windy day, that was started by sparks from Junior's business's machinery,
This business has been operating illegally for a very long time, and has not followed the rules laid forth by the county.
Our requests and pleas for help has been repeatedly ignored.
We as homeowners pay taxes and follow the rules. We expect that the county would respect that, and do what is right
for our neighborhood and to protect us from further upset, emotional distress, and
devaluation of our property values.. the list goes on.
We request that you deny permit Case Z2022097.
This business is industrial, and is illegally running on a commercially zoned property.
We do not want the zoning changed! Why would a residential neighborhood want industry all around it... feet away
from where they live? This is not acceptable and we do not want any change to the zoning. We want our rights to be
respected.
Changing the zoning will only pave way for more industry in our neighborhood, which we do not want. It is unfair to our
community to even consider such a change.
Please do not reward those who do not follow the rules.
This sets a dangerous and unfair precedent in our society for wrongdoers, who feel like they can do whatever they want
to do, while honest people, who've worked hard their whole lives' rights will be trampled upon...this is unrighteous.
Sincerely,
Nancy Damone
catjerome1@gmail.com
1
Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Jesse Recker <jdrecker@hotmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, September 18, 2023 12:33 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Case #Z2022097- Special use Permit for Junior's Recycling- Maricopa County
Hello Mr. Martell,
My name is Jesse Recker‐ a long time resident of "Twin Knolls Estates". I am writing to you in regard to
Junior's Recycling Special use permit as I will be out of town and unavailable to attend the 10/5/23 Planning
and Zoning hearing.
Since the early 80's, I grew up in this neighborhood and have been a homeowner here since 2006. Twin Knolls
has been a landmark all these years and it is a shame we are battling an issue yet again regarding the misuse
of the area. We nearly lost this area to a quarry, had to attend hearings, and even picket on Apache Trail!
Junior's recycling started out as a very small business‐ focusing mainly on aluminum can recycling. Since
moving to the current location, the business has increased and with that, noise and traffic have also increased
(not in a positive way). All the way from my place, I can hear the rumble and feel the vibration of the
excavator they utilize. While I do not directly smell the exhaust, I am certain is does waft our way‐ causing
unseen pollution. Recently (June/July, I believe), a fire was started on the mountain due to a spark caused by
this business.
Most concerning to me, is the increased amount of vagrant traffic. I have caught and called the Sherrif
multiple times, vagrants and "tweakers", for the lack of better term", wandering down our alley, even peering
into backyards searching for scrap to sell. This business attracts these people who then, target our homes.
We (at least on 86th St.), are trying to revitalize our neighborhood and make it a pleasant place to live. The
business draws unsavory people, and the continuous noise is a nuisance to the neighboring homes.
As a licensed real estate agent, 20+ year professional property manager, and homeowner, I am expressing my
opinion and saying NO to allowing the Special Use Permit to be granted by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jesse Recker
230 N. 86th St.
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 390‐3050
1
Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Colton Teacher <thesoberoreo@gmail.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:29 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Really loud noises from Juniors Recycling on Main/85th pl
Hi there, my name is Colton Teacher and I live at 128 N 86th St which is like... 100 yards away from this place on Main st
and 85th place called Juniors Recycling? and I just recently found out that they've been doing this illegally for a long time
now and I'm wondering why anyone allowed this to happen for so long? For a residential area, this is like, REALLY loud. If
I were to produce this much noise, especially for how long it has been going on, I would have had the cops called on me
dozens of times by now and probably thrown in jail or landed up in a court for this.
So we found out that after having operated illegally for X amount of months/years, they're trying to finally apply for a
permit that allows them to do this, even though they've been doing it non‐stop without penalty or any repercussions. To
simply put it, this shouldn't be allowed by even a thought, it is RIGHT next to a residential area on the North, South, and
East side of this extremely loud industrial recycling plant. You can feel the noises they make through the ground, let
alone hear it through the walls.
Having this illegal business continuing to go on would drive down the values of all properties in the vicinity within at
least 1/2 mile. It would incentivize the homeless people around here on Main street and University and everywhere in
between to continue stealing peoples items and trying to cash them in; wires, copper, random scrap, tools, etc etc.
So I would ask you, as a 1st time home buyer, please help and put an end to this egregious facility that is polluting the air
with insanely loud noises. They shouldn't be doing it in the first place and legal action should be taken to the businesses
name and the owners.
Thank you for your time and hope you read and took in this message for help from a concerned citizen.
‐Colton Teacher
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Rachel Applegate (PND)
Sent:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:41 AM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
FW: Z2022097 SUP for juniors
From: Scott <marshallduner@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:39 AM
To: PND PZAppeal <PNDPZAppeal@maricopa.gov>
Subject: Z2022097 SUP for juniors
To whom this may concern. I live at 113 N 86th st mesa on county island. I brought this huge problem to Charles Hart 2
years ago next month. I had called Chip to complain about the ongoing noise from this recycling center that use to be a
landscape supply company. I explained to Chip that whatever juniors is doing is literally shaking my house I've even had
pictures fall of my walls twice!! This is constantly throughout the day starting early in the morning. My dog constantly
thinks something is out front of my house because of all the pounding and noise from this place. Anytime I'm outside
doing work to my house, yards or getting my rv ready for a trip I literally get anxiety from the constant pounding and
crushing of metal from juniors. My house is 2 streets away too. 2 years ago Chip assured me this place would be shut
down because it's industrial business in a commercial zoned area and does NOT have permits or proper sewer system or
anything to be allowed. There is no other business in the area for probably 10 miles away that has a huge earth moving
piece of equipment being used to crush cars, load semis full of metal and everything else that goes on. Neighbors that
live behind me on next street over didn't know where all the noise was coming from either until we talked one day and
they asked me about it.
This illegally run business does not belong in a neighborhood. This brings nothing but constant noise basically 7 days a
week, theft from homeless stealing and turning into scrap and this place needs to be shut down immediately. I have
called/complained about the disturbing noise for 2 years now and I'm so sick of it. I can only imagine if I lived closer to it
I wouldn't want to even go home. What if we wanted to sell our homes and buyers are hearing all this disturbing noise
of crushing metal and shaking of our houses. I sure wouldn't want to buy a home with that. Please turn down this SUP
THIS DOES NOT BELONG IN A NEIGHBORHOOD.
Scott Sweetser
480‐332‐8105
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
pat clark <a55sled@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 2:13 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Special use permit Z2022097
Dear sir, I am emailing to you my support for Junior's Recycling. I have been using Junior's Recycling for many years.
He provides I much needed service to those of us that live in East Mesa, as he recycles many kinds of recyclable
materials. Recycling is a very much needed industry. The aluminum can manufacturers are begging people to recycle
their aluminum cans, as there is a shortage of aluminum to make cans.
I live in a 55+ community, and we collect aluminum cans from our residents, and we then take them to Juniors to
recycle them. The money we receive from recycling funds some of the activity groups in our senior center. There are no
other recycle centers that are located near our community, and if Junior's is closed down it will make it much harder to
recycle our cans.
I have seen the posts on social media about how Junior's is an eyesore and noisy and dirty. That's a given for the type
of business it is, but for people to say that Junior's is especially bad is false. If you take in the whole area where Junior's is
located, it's all some form of industrial/business type of usage. That whole area is stuck in the 1950's. He only operates
his business during normal daylight working hours, he isn't disturbing the peace of the pretty run down neighborhood he's
currently next to except for during the day.
If anyone was to drive up and down Main St, or the Apache Trail, or old highway 60 as it's also known as, they will
clearly see that Junior's recycling is just not that much different than any other structures along that stretch of the road.
As I said, Junior's recycling provides a much needed service to the residents of East Mesa, and it would be a damn
shame to let 1 or 2 disgruntled neighbors shut it down, and then we have no place within reasonable distance to recycle
cans and whatever else we might find the need to recycle.
Pat Clark
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Rebecca Stanke <rebeccastanke@gmail.com>
Sent:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:14 PM
To:
Garth Kamp (BOS); Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Deny special use permit and get this junk yard out of our community.
1. Junior's has been in violation of zoning laws for years and recycling is basically a misnomer. It is a scrap
yard, not a recycling center. It's a junkyard of tires all over the property.
2. Crime, dumping, dust, increased traffic, noise, pollution has increased as this business has expanded, still in
non-compliance
3. Concerns for fire as per Rural Metro, after conversing with owner, June fire was likely the result of scrap
activity. Could be devastating to the community.
4. Homes will be impossible to sell with the noise that continues to not be is not addressed. Home values will
plummet. Who wants to live near a business that runs a 18ft boom excavator starting a 6AM during the
week?
5. Recycling is great but it does not belong in the middle of a neighborhood, just as mining a couple of years
back did not either. The overflow scrap from this business is visible along Main Street. Let's clean up this
area, not add more problems to the neighborhood. This is not what a neighborhood should look like!
6. A scrap yard is great, but not in the middle of a neighborhood that we are trying to revitalize. This will
destroy any efforts we are trying to make to upgrade our area to a quiet, family friendly community. The owners
of this dump yard pays homeless people cash to steal from the the yards of the local residents.
We adamantly request denial of this permit.
Below is a copy of current zoning violations. Industrial businesses do not belong in residential neighborhoods.
Community Comment Regarding Violation 2021002061
Hearing May 30, 2023 – 9:00AM
Violation 2021002061 –Failure to obtain necessary entitlements / clearances - industrial
operation in a commercial zoning district.
Parcel 216-39-001 – 8518 East Main Street, Mesa AZ 85207
Parcel 216-39-002A (Also owned by)
Gonzalez Eduardo Gonzalez
Violation Type:
Use Regulations; Chapter 8 - Commercial Zoning Districts, Section 801
Violation Type:
Building Permit/Land Use, Chapter 15 - Violation, Penalty & Enforcement, Section 1502
Violation Type:
Zoning Clearance; Chapter 15 - Violation, Penalty & Enforcement, Section 1504
As a representative of a neighborhood group named Save Twin Knolls, I would like to bring to
the attention of the court the concerns we have regarding Mr. Gonzalez’s, industrial business
that is operating on property that is zoned commercial and which butts up to property
(Parcel 218-39-005) that is zoned residential (R-3) and is also within feet of neighborhood
housing.
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There was a county compliance inspection conducted March 15,2023. The property
owner had applied for a Special Use Permit (Z2022097); however no required action per the
Compliance Agreement of March 8, 2022 has been completed. The deadline for completion
was February 24, 2023 to obtain zoning entitlements. The Agreement is stated as void on the
Accela Citizen Access system and a civil hearing is scheduled for May 30, 2023 at
9:00am. However, I was recently informed by Mr. Charles Hart, Maricopa County Planning
and Development (P&D), that Mr. Gonzalez has submitted a plan to P&D on April 23,
2023. Please note this is after failing to comply with requirements where he was given a
year in which to comply.
It is incomprehensible and bewildering to the community how the county can even offer a
Special Use Permit for any such industrial business and for an unbelievable period of time of
ten years, when the current zoning is and has been Commercial (C-3) and
surrounding properties are zoned Residential.
The business continues to run contrary to the legal requirements and should have been
put to a halt years ago.
Mr. Gonzalez originally had a recycling business in a nearby location, 15 N. 85th Place, just east
of his currently location. He moved to 8518 East Main a number of years ago and expanded
his business to a scrap yard, which is clearly an Industrial activity. He was leasing the
property at that time. In 2021, he purchased the property, and it was then that the
community realized Mr. Gonzalez was and had been in business without proper authority
and it was reported it to the County. He hasalso purchased additional property nearby for
storing much of the scrap before it is sold. These properties are Parcel 218-26-017 and 218-
26-015B with an address of 8336 E Main Street, Mesa AZ 85207 and these are also zoned
Commercial. These properties used to be a landscape/brick sales business. As his business
expanded, the neighborhood has begun to decline.
There is increase in crime. Numerous unhoused individuals are now in the area and look for
items to steal to take to the scrap yard for income. Neighbors have had batteries stolen. A
battery is of value at the scrap yard and is a source of income to the unhoused, or for anyone in
need money for that matter. The scrap yard has also created a steady stream of stolen shopping
carts filled with the pickings of the unhoused. These are pushed down the county unmaintained
road to the scrap yard for money. This is NOT a parade any neighborhood should have to view
for any reason from their homes, yet for years families have. Bicycles are regularly stolen and
bicycles have been noted as taken into scrap. If one looks at the Lexis Nexis Crime Map over
time, one can see there is increased crime in the area.
There area is also now a draw for people to dump not only on the Knolls area behind the
scrap yard (218-39-005, 218-26-013, 218-26-008H, 218-26-008G and several others) but on
85thPlace, an unmaintained county road next to the scrap yard. On April 24, 2023, someone
dropped a burned out RV on 85th Place since the scrap yard would not take it. The individuals
just dropped it and took off in their truck.
The scrap yard takes in and weighs most metals and pays by the weight. It has been observed
that there are no stickers on the scales, indicating they have been properly inspected and
approved. Weight Scales are now inspected or monitored by State Weights & Measurements
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Division due to the fact operation has no permit. This incredible when you think that this has
been allowed for years!!
There is also a tire business that works out of this facility. It is unknown if it is his business or
one that is run by someone else. The names are different. We are also unsure if there are
required permits for this business. On April 4 at 6:47 AM the community experienced a truck
laden with at least 100 tires driving down the unmaintained 85th Place, disturbing neighbors
with noise and dust.
There are major concerns about the unsightliness and noise from the business. There is
no appropriate fencing, which makes the activity visible from the east side
neighborhood. There is alsonoise from diesel powered shovels moving heavy scrap with the
yard and loading into large containers, not only during their business hours which are posted
as 8:00AM to 4:00PM weekdays and 8:30AM to 1:00PM on Saturday but many hoursafter that
to include on weekends. There is almost constantnoise from metals saws, grinders, moving of
dumpsters, etc. Several videos are available. In addition to the fact, this industrial business
is a noise and visual disturbance, there are concerns what is being released into the air with
housing so close.
Numerous calls have been made to the Sheriff’s department about the noise, as they are
responsible for enforcing Maricopa County Noise Ordinance P-23, yet the activity
continues. We made a Freedom of Information Act public records request on April 13, 2023
for the number of calls made regarding the reporting of noise from the facility, as we know
there are many, but it has yet to be fulfilled. There are penalties to be applied for each
violation of noise, yet we have not seen any court cases established, and the noise continues.
The yard also draws additional traffic on an unmaintained road resulting in speeding above
the 15 MPH limit, raising dust, harming air quality. It creates a dangerous situation for the
neighborhood with drivers failing to drive in accordance with the law.
In summary –
The business is industrial and does not belong in a residential neighborhood and should
not be functioning in C-3 zoning or butting up to R-3 properties
The business has been functioning without proper permits or licensing for years
The business has failed to comply with an agreement with the County to the point it is listed
as void
The business is a nuisance to the neighborhood bringing increased crime
The business potentially creates harm to the neighborhood with air quality contamination
The business has created additional traffic on an unmaintained county dirt road where
there is no county enforcement available for a 15 mph speed limit, resulting in dust and
danger
The business operates outside of business hours resulting in failure to comply with P-23
There seems to be disregard for numerous legal requirements bythis business. It has
functioned for years without proper licensing or permits. We are all for a business to be
successful, but when it functions illegally for years, to include within a wrong business zoning
causing harm to the neighborhood, we respectfully ask that this business NOT be issued a
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Special Use Permit. Issuing such a permit would set a precedent for other industrial business
to come to this area. It would be a shame if the county fails to protect its residents in favor of
an industrial business clearly detrimental to the area.
Thank you
Rebecca Stanke
September 30, 2023
Maricopa County Planning & Development Department
Atn: MarƟn Martell
RE: Case Z2022097
OpposiƟon to the Industrial Recycling Center
We are the property owners of Parcel #218-39-003F, 59 N. 85th Place Mesa, Arizona.
We are strongly opposed to the special use permit for the Industrial recycling center.
The constant noise of equipment, metal banging and the smells should not be next
to a residenƟal neighborhood. This is a residenƟal rental and we constantly get complaints
from our tenant about the early morning noise of the equipment operaƟng as early as
5:00 am. Also, our tenant complains of the shady customers that frequent the recycling
yard. They line up early on foot with their shopping carts full of items to recycle.
Neighbors can’t leave anything outside their homes as it will disappear. Our tenant
had to start parking his vehicle behind a locked gate. On more than one occasion he
has come out in the morning to leave for work to find these customers in his yard.
This type of business should not be next to residenƟal properƟes but needs to be in an
industrial park with proper zoning. Thank you for your consideraƟon.
Sincerely,
James & Paty Broughton
Broughton Companies, LLC
602-376-2096
Andrea Wollenberg
8531 E. Pueblo Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85208
Phone: 480-904-7140
aewollenberg@icanav.com
Martin Martell
C/O: Maricopa Planning and Development Department
Phone: 602-506-5633
Re: Special Use Permit Z2022097
Greetings Mr. Martell,
I am writing this letter on behalf of the owners of Junior’s Recycling Center, LLC in the C-3 zoning district located
840 feet east of the NEC of Main Street and Hawes Road in the Mesa area. I ask the Committee to strongly
consider voting “yes,” in the request for Special Use Permit Z2022097.
As a small business owner myself, I utilize the services provided at Junior’s Recycling on a regular basis. I could
draft an extensive report on the benefits to recycling but will simply summarize by stating that the worth to
reducing landfill waste and the conservation of natural resources speak for themselves. My business replaces a
great deal of electronic equipment and needs to dispose of measurable metal scrap monthly. Junior’s is the only
reputable provider in the area for proper processing of that waste.
The area where this business is located is perfectly situated within our community. This property is a reasonable
distance away from any residential structures and does not impede the access to or peace of surrounding
dwellings. Majority of the land in the vicinity is occupied by commercial businesses, none of which can be
considered a great contrast to Junior’s Recycling Center.
I would also like to address the slanderous and frankly, malicious claims the opposition to this permit have been
circulating throughout the surrounding communities. A statement has been made implying that a fire this past June
on the upper hillside behind the property was caused by fault of operations at Junior’s Recycling Center. It was
directly reported by the distinguished members of the Mesa area Fire Department who responded to the incident,
that the probable cause, (which was not in the proximity of the property in discussion), was a stray piece of glass
resulting in solar ignition. The owners of this establishment have complied with all ordinances and requests to
modify or improve the premises without protest during the whole of their occupancy. This is a responsibly run
business, and its dissolution would be disheartening to many residents and business owners within the Mesa area.
Again, I urge the Committee to approve the Special Use Permit Z2022097.
I thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Andrea Wollenberg
Director of Operations / Co-Owner
iCan Access & Video, LLC
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Blue Fox Garage Doors <bluefoxgaragedoors@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:55 AM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Special Use Permit Z2022097
Greetings Mr. Martell,
I am writing this letter on behalf of the owners of Junior's Recycling Center, LLC in the C‐3 zoning district located 840 feet
east of of the NEC of Main Street and Hawes Road in in the Mesa area. I ask the Committee to strongly consider voting
"yes," in the request for Special Use Permit Z2022097.
Our garage door business depends on Junior's recycling to handle the large amount of metal scrap our service industry
produces. There are already many recycling locations located in Phoenix but hardly any in the east valley. So our local
business depends on the convenience and the staff at Junior's Recycling to help us.
Junior's Recycling Center is an asset to Mesa, local businesses, and the surrounding area. Please approve the Special Use
Permit for the benefit of the entire community.
Thank you for your consideration,
Brad Hall ‐ Director of Operations
Blue Fox Garage doors
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Ben Hernandez <behernandez@LKQCORP.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 1:09 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
SUP Z2022097
Sir,
I'm in support of Juniors Recycling.
It is a small business that provides a service that is good for business & the environment.
Small business Pay taxes as well as residential property owners. Provides jobs to a local community who may not the
means to travel.
I am aware of the allegations of a fire, higher crime rates & noise.
I'll ask only one question. Is there evidence to substantiate these claims?
I truly feel it would be a mistake to run a small business out of business in East Mesa.
Sincerely,
Ben Hernandez
East Mesa resident & Core buyer.
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Daniel Bohlinger <dandtand46@hotmail.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:35 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Juniors Recycling Center
I am writing this letter on behalf of Junior's Recycling Center LLC in the C‐3 zoning district located 840 feet east of the
NEC of Main street and Hawes rd in the Mesa area. I ask the Committe to strongly consider voting "YES", in the Special
Use Permit Z2022097.
I and many members of the community use the services supplied by Junior's Recycling Center frequently. We appreciate
the convenience of the location and the excellent customer service provided. The staff is always willing to go above and
beyond to provide the best possible experience for thier customers.
Junior's Recycling center is an asset to Mesa and the surrounding area. I would hate to have to travel to a less desirable
area in Phoenix or beyond to find a location for responsibly disposing of recyclable waste. Please approve the Special
Use Permit for the benefit of the entire community.
Without a place like this located near me I will put recyclables in the trash, and they will end up in the landfills that the
city has to pay for. Not Cans, paper or cardboard, but things that Mesa Blue Bin Recycling won't accept. Things like water
heaters, batteries, metals, appliances, A/C units, motors, wire, car rims, and so much more. I have taken all this to
Junior's and have had it recycled instead of put into the ground. I will continue to do so but not if it's inconvenient. Keep
a responsible recycler open and available. I want to do my part, please do yours.
Thank you for your consideration,
Daniel Bohlinger
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Terry j Lindgren <terryjlindgren@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Friday, September 29, 2023 4:21 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Special use permit Z2022097
Juniors recycling center is good for economy and business the company has employed people who didn’t have homes
we need to keep this company and business where it is !so I vote …YES
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
susan Gurniak <susan_gurniak@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:44 AM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Special use permit z2022097
Hello Mr Martell,
I am writing this letter on behalf of the owners of Junior's Recycling Center, LLC in the C‐3 zoning district located 840 feet
east of the NEC of Main Street and Hawes Road in Mesa. I ask the Committee to consider a "Yes" in the request for
Special Use Permit Z2022097.
I live in Mesa and frequently use the serivecs at Junior's Recycling center. I have been a customer for over 7 years. It's a
convenient location for the surrounding communities.
Junior and his staff are always helpful, polite and efficient at what they do. It's a small business that is willing to teach
and employee workers to get the job done. The same staff have been there since I have been dropping off my metal
Recycling.
Junior's Recycling center is an asset to Mesa and surrounding communities. They are always busy.
Please approve the Special Use Permit for the benefit of the entire community.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Susan Gurniak.
602‐475‐3815
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Art Ochoa <allaroundjunk@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Monday, October 2, 2023 1:31 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Junior's recycling center LLC ,
Greetings, Mr, Martell
I am writing this letter on behalf of the owners of junior's recycling center , about c‐3 zoning
As one of the Many small businesses that use
Junior's recycling center, we find it to be a great
Asset, to Mesa, and the environment, I work for the city of mesa, and I Always recommend juniors recycling to the city
of mesa , Residence
We always use him because he is close and very convenient, for us, Junior's recycling is truly a benefit for the city of
Mesa and local community,
Thank you for your consideration
Arthur Ochoa
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Martin Martell (PND)
From:
Roger Smith <roadrunnersalesaz@gmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, October 2, 2023 1:48 PM
To:
Martin Martell (PND)
Subject:
Juniors Recycling
Good Day, Mr Martell,
This letter is in regards to Juniors recycling center, located at 85th pl. and main in Mesa AZ.
I am in favor of a yes vote for the Special Use Permit Z2022097.
I have been using Juniors recycling since He opened his doors, and I see a lot of people bringing in scrap that would
otherwise just be an eye sore to the area. Some of the people have no transportation and walk in to bring their scrap in,
Juniors is a good thing for this area, losing his service woud greatly affect this area in a negative way..
Thank you for your time ..
Roger Smith
Roadrunner Sales
Z2022097
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
Z2022097 – Junior’s Recycling Center
Hearing Date:
October 5, 2023
Supervisor District:
2
Applicant:
Paul Almond, Almond ADG
Owner:
Eduardo Gonzalez
Request:
Special Use Permit (SUP) for an interim industrial recycling collection
center in the C-3 zoning district
Site Location:
Generally located 840 feet east of the NEC of Apache Tr. and Hawes Rd. in
the Mesa area
Site Size:
Approximately 0.69 acres
Density:
N/A
County Island:
Yes (City of Mesa)
County Plan:
Rural Development Area (0-1 d.u./ac)
Municipal Plan:
Mesa – Neighborhood
Municipal Comments:
None received to date
Support/Opposition:
Seven opposition letters and one opposition petition with 12 signatures
Continuance Request:
This agenda item is being continued to the October 19, 2023 Planning &
Zoning Commission hearing (and tentatively to the November 15, 2023
Board of Supervisors’ hearing) due to a typographical error by staff with
public notice. A corrected public notice has been sent for the rescheduled
hearing dates. The applicant has agreed to this continuance. Continuing
this case will ensure proper public notice has been completed.
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Z2022097
Parcel
Subject Parcel
300' Buffer
Opposition Parcel
Supporting Parcel
All Opposition Parcels
All Supporting Parcels
300' Buffer Interior
300' Buffer Selection
Eligible parcels: 11
Supporting parcels: 0
Opposition parcels: 3
Supporting parcels sq ft: 0
Opposition parcels sq ft: 45,401
Subject parcels sq ft: 30,000
All area inside the 300' buffer sq ft:
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All area inside the 300' buffer -
excluding subject parcel,
ROW and excluded parcels: 353,811
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No-response parcels sq ft: 0
Super Majority opposed parcel acres:
13%
Super Majority opposed parcel number:
27%