DRC_EXHIBITS_LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA_062326.PDF

EXHIBITS 
for 
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA 
(PL260133) 
 
1. 
Zoning Map 
2. 
Aerial Map 
3-5. 
Applicant’s Letter of Explanation  
6-10. 
Context Photos  
11 
Overall Site Plan 
12. 
Interior Floor Plan

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General Industrial District (GID)
Commercial Shopping and Services (CSS)
Single-Family Residential (R1-6)
.
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA
PL260133
EXHIBIT 1
Site 
CSS

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Aerial Map
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA
PL260133
EXHIBIT 2

Leadership Society of Arizona, 501(c)(3) 
2429 E. Hermosa Vista Dr., Mesa AZ 85213       
Making Life Simple | LeadAZ.org 
To:  
 
City of Tempe 
From:   
Leadership Society of Arizona, 501(c)(3) 
Date: 
 
6/2/2026 
Subject:  
Letter of Explanation 
 
 
Overview of Proposal 
Leadership Society of Arizona (LSA) is requesting a USE permit to allow a middle and high school to operate at the subject 
property 3010 South Priest Drive, Tempe AZ 85281 in the Fairmont Business Center. The property is 8,368 SF.  
 
Founded in 2013, LSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education research organization that specializes in leadership development 
and social- emotional learning. LSA has developed over 300 hours of curriculum teaching students how to manage stress, 
improve social skills, grow in confidence, and gain a better sense of self-worth. LSA offers a range of programs including 
student leadership workshops, one-on-one coaching, teacher training, and curriculum design for diverse populations of 
students (Title I, Title VI, ESL/ELL, gifted, CTE, and more). All programs are founded on nearly 30 years of licensed 
professional development research sourced from ASU [2,000+ research projects valued at $6.6 billion with 98% 
performance rating, 65 licenses (most at ASU)] and have produced phenomenal results over the past 10 years [10 years, 
120+ programs, 17 schools/school districts, 3,000 students, 50% decrease in stress, 50% increase in confidence, 98 
customer satisfaction, and 89% of parents identified a positive change in their child after 4 days]. 
 
Use of Business 
The 3010 South Priest Drive will be used as a space to house LSA’s new middle school LeadAZ Private School. 
Characteristics of the school are as follows:  
 
Governed by the Leadership Society of Arizona Board. 
 
6-8th graders – 32 students 
 
9-12th graders– 18 students 
 
Start August 2026. 
 
50 students daily enrolled for the academic school year 2026-2027. 
 
17 staff (5 teachers & 10-12 support instructors and ASU college interns) 
 
School hours Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 4:00pm.  
 
Afterschool program hours Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 5:00pm 
 
33 parking spots assigned to 3010 South Priest Drive 
 
This request will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity, to adjacent properties, to the 
neighborhood, or the public welfare in general and will conform to the following standards and zoning and development 
code criteria Section 6-308(E). 
 
Compatibility 
We feel the proposed indoor middle school meets compatibility with existing surrounding structures and uses due to the 
diversity of businesses in the Fairmount business center and proven success of these establishments. These businesses 
include, but not limited to an educational consultant, a medical supply store, and a solar energy office. We propose that 
the subject location for an indoor middle and high school is within compatibility.  
 
Instructional Days 
On instructional days, all students are required to attend school in-person. These days are designed to give students 
maximum learning support and peer interaction. All instruction is one-on-one between teacher and students in a small 
group environment rather than a traditional lecture format, with periods of free work in-between. These groups of 3-4 
students and 1 teacher require many small classrooms, while free work is conducted in the open areas. While some days 
may vary in their time and scope, the average instructional day will adhere to the following schedule as seen in Table 1. 
 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT 3

Leadership Society of Arizona, 501(c)(3) 
2429 E. Hermosa Vista Dr., Mesa AZ 85213       
Making Life Simple | LeadAZ.org 
Table 1: Instructional Day 
Monday - Friday 
Color Code 
7:30 - 9:00 
Free Time & Activities 
9:00 - 9:15 
Personal Development 
9:15 - 10:15 
Learning & Instruction 
10:15 - 10:30 
10:30 - 12:00 
12:00 - 1:00 
1:00 - 2:45 
2:45 - 3:00 
3:00 - 5:00 
 
Vehicular Traffic/Parking 
The property includes three locations to enter and exit the business center. To avoid parents picking up and dropping off 
students congesting the business center, there are two entrances [NW and E] that follow the north and east perimeters. 
Peak drop off time will be between 7:30am – 8:00am. Peak pick up time will be between 5:00pm – 5:15pm. With drop off 
and pick up majorly outside of business hours [8:00am - 5:00pm] business center occupants and customers will be 
minimally impacted. Lead AZ will have 33 dedicated parking slots, 20 surrounding the building on three sides.  
 
There will be five parking spaces designated for pickup and drop off on the south-west side of the building during peak 
drop-off times. These spots will be marked by permanent signage for this use. It is not anticipated that more than five 
parents will be picking up or dropping off at any one time, so there will not be a vehicle queue blocking traffic. Parents will 
be briefed on the process of pickup and drop off before the beginning of the school year. High school students will be 
allowed to drive and park at school in five designated spots, which will be marked with permanent signage. The school 
will only have 50 students attending to start, with an anticipated increase of 5 students for the following year. 
 
As of June 1st 2026, Lead AZ has reviewed this traffic, schedule, and parking plan with Ms. Olivia Bettewicz at the Academy 
of Match and Science and Mr. Jake Bastian at Icon Power. Both owners expressed no issues with the plan. Lead AZ is still 
actively pursing a review with DePuy Synthes of J&J as well, and hopes to have their approval by the time of the planning 
meeting. 
 
 
EXHIBIT 4

Leadership Society of Arizona, 501(c)(3) 
2429 E. Hermosa Vista Dr., Mesa AZ 85213       
Making Life Simple | LeadAZ.org 
Behavior  
Students will be under supervision from the time they are dropped off to the time they are picked up. School policy 
requires students to remain inside the subject location, unless a field trip is organized. At this time, students will be 
proctored by teachers, instructors and interns (4 to 1 student ratio) to enter vehicles in an organized and timely manner. 
Students will be briefed prior to exiting and entering the building to keep noise at a minimum. In addition, any noise 
created by students entering and exiting the building will be minimal and not disruptive, as they will be entering and 
existing the building through a southside door that no other business is adjacent to. 
 
Recreation / Play Areas 
The students that will be attending are at an age that an outdoor playground on site or directly outside of the site are not 
necessary. The site floor plan will include an area for students to relax, study, play, and socialize. See attached site 
schematic floor plan. Any additional recreation that students will participate in – not included onsite – will be conducted 
off Fairmount business center premises at various locations in the Phoenix Valley. All offsite recreation will be considered 
a field trip. All field trips will be planned and coordinated ahead of time with appropriate parties to ensure no disruption 
of residents occurs. Field trips may consist of various Phoenix Valley parks, gyms, businesses, museums, and amusement 
establishments. 
 
Nuisances [emissions of odor, dust, etc.] 
It is LSA’s expectation that nuisances will not exceed what is normally appropriate and conducted by neighboring 
residents.  
 
Deterioration of Property and Neighborhood 
It is LSA’s expectation that little to no deterioration of the property will occur except the natural wear and tear of the 
facility in use. It is LSA’s opinion that the private school, based on the prestige of LSA’s international research and status in 
the valley, will add to the neighborhood and city’s image and not take away. 
 
Lead AZ will continue to work with the other building owners and the property management company that owns the 
business park to address any concerns with the current or future plan. While previous use of this property was not 
permitted, a school function has been at this facility for three years and has not interfered with the other properties. 
 
Conclusion 
It is with great humility and appreciation that we submit this letter of explanation. We have a great love for educating the 
rising generation and hope to do it in the City of Tempe.  
 
 
Best regards, 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jacob Kashiwagi, PhD 
Chairman of the Board | Leadership Society of Arizona 501(c)(3) 
Managing Director | Kashiwagi Solution Model Inc. 
Co-Director | Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) 
Email: Jacob.K@leadaz.org | Cell: 480-577-3726 
 
 
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REF
SB
SB
SB
FACP
123-57-338
3,302 SF
PRIVATE SCHOOL
3010 S PRIEST DR
SUITE 403
123-57-336
2,362 SF
PRIVATE SCHOOL
3010 S PRIEST DR
SUITE 401
123-57-337
2,362 SF
PRIVATE SCHOOL
3010 S PRIEST DR
SUITE 402
123-57-329
13,195 SF
RETAIL
3014 S PRIEST DR
SUITE 301
123-57-327
12,762 SF
OFFICES
3006 S PRIEST DR
SUITE 101
123-57-334
2,297 SF
OFFICES
3002 S PRIEST DR
SUITE 203
123-57-332
2,171 SF
OFFICES
3002 S PRIEST DR
SUITE 201
123-57-333
2,192 SF
OFFICES
3002 S PRIEST DR
SUITE 202
123-57-335
2,270 SF
OFFICES
3002 S PRIEST DR
SUITE 204
123-57-331
89° 30' 45"
187.01'
N
E
78° 49' 20"
181.62'
S
E
0° 09' 01"
341.44'
S
E
0° 00' 13"
384.99'
N
E
90° 00' 00"
376.03'
N
W
ZONING: R1-6
ZONING: R1-6
ZONING: GID
ZONING:
GID
S PRIEST DR
ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO PUBLIC WAY
W FAIRMONT DR
ZONING: CSS
T
T
T
SES
SES
SES
SES
SES
SETBACK
10'-0"
BIKE RACK
BIKE 
RACK
NEW BIKE RACK FOR 8 
BIKES PER COT DETAILS
BIKE 
RACK
BIKE 
RACK
8
5
8
3
11
15
12
6
12
11
6
12
3
6
6
10
4
9
9
5'-0"
4'-0"
4'-0"
24'-0"
24'-0"
24'-6"
24'-6 1/2"
25'-6 1/2"
25'-10"
24'-0"
24'-0"
29'-9"
22'-0"
21'-7 1/2"
TRASH 
ENCLOSURE
TRASH 
ENCLOSURE
TRASH 
ENCLOSURE
13
REMOVE EXISTING BIKE 
RACK
W FAIRMOUNT DR
S PRIEST DR
W SOUTHERN AVE
60
I-10
PROJECT
LOCATION
SHEET NUMBER
SHEET TITLE
FMS PROJECT NUMBER
MARK
DATE
DESCRIPTION
D.L.
P.M.
PO BOX 30102 MESA, AZ 85275
tel  602.265.7900    fax  602.265.9477
5/14/2026 12:53:24 PM
A0.4
SITE PLAN
26-015
3010 S PRIEST LEAD AZ FACILITY
LEADSERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA
3010 S PRIEST DR
TEMPE, AZ, 85282
PRIVATE SCHOOL USE PERMIT
04/10/26
05/14/26
1ST PLANNING SUB.
2ND PLANNING SUB.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
CONTACT:
EMILY KUTZLER - FM SOLUTIONS
PO BOX 30102 MESA, AZ 85275
(520) 909-5124
EKUTZLER@FMSOLUTIONS.NET
PROJECT NAME: LEAD AZ USE PERMIT
ADDRESS: 3010 S PRIEST DR, TEMPE AZ 85282
APN: 123-57-336, 123-57-337, 123-57-338
ALL SITE FEATURES ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN, NO PROPOSED CHANGES TO SITE.
ZONING: CSS COMMERICAL SHOPPING AND SERVICES (EXISTING)
DENSITY CLASSIFICATION: UP TO 45 DU/AC (EXISTING)
LANDUSE CLASSIFICAION: MIXED-USE MODERATE (EXISTING)
GROSS SITE AREA: 105,173 SQFT
TOTAL NET BUILDING AREAS: 42,923 SF
ALL BUILDINGS ARE EXISTING, PROPOSED CHANGE IS TO USE ONLY
SEE CALCS ABOVE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: CSS COMMERICAL SHOPPING AND SERVICES (EXISTING)
BUILDING HEIGHT: 35' MAX (EXISTING, NO CHANGE)
LOT COVERAGE: 50% MAX (EXISTING, NO CHANGE)
LANDSCAPE: 15% MIN (EXISTING, NO CHANGE)
BUILDING SETBACK: STREET- 0FT, SIDE- 0FT, REAR - 10FT (EXISTING, NO CHANGE)
VEHICLE PARKING
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CONSIST OF APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF THE TOTAL STUDENTS. IN THE 
CALCULATIONS SUITE 403 WAS SELECTED TO REPRESENT THE HIGH SCHOOL POPULATION AS 
IT IS MORE THAN 1/3 THE AREA OF THE TOTAL BUILDING AND HIGH SCHOOL IS THE MORE 
RESTRICTIVE RATIO.
REQUIRED TOTAL =149, OF WHICH 5 MUST BE ADA
PROVIDED TOTAL =156, OF WHICH 8 ARE ADA
32 SPOTS TO BE DEDICATED TO LEAD AZ. SPOTS MARKED ON SITE PLAN BY THESE LETTERS:
S = STAFF
V = VOLUNTEER
G = GUEST
s  = STUDENT
BICYCLE PARKING
REQUIRED TOTAL =14
PROVIDED TOTAL =15
BUILDING CODE DATA
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: IIB
GROSS BUILDING AREA: 8,368 SF
OCCUPANCY: EDUCATION
OCCUPANT LOAD: 120 (SEE FLOOR PLAN)
NON SEPERATED USE
SPRINKLERS / FIRE ALARMS: PROVIDED
SCALE:  1" = 20'-0"
1 SITE PLAN
0'
'
'
'
'
20
10
40
80
NORTH
VICNITY MAP
NORTH
Parcel
Owner
Address
Suite
Use
Net 
Parking Min Req Bike 
Min Req 
Area
Ratio
Parking Ratio
Bikes
123-57-331 FAIRMOUNT BUSINESS CENTER
123-57-327 PRIEST DRIVE LLC
3006 S PRIEST DR 101
OFFICE
12,762 300
42.54
10,000 1.28
123-57-329 MAW INVESTMENTS LLC
3014 S PRIEST DR 301
RETAIL
13,195 300
43.98
4.00
123-57-332 ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE INC
3002 S PRIEST DR 201
OFFICE
2,171 
300
7.24
10,000 0.22
123-57-333 ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE INC
3002 S PRIEST DR 202
OFFICE
2,192
300
7.31
10,000 0.22
123-57-334 ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE INC
3002 S PRIEST DR 203
OFFICE
2,297 
300
7.66
10,000 0.23
123-57-335 ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE INC
3002 S PRIEST DR 204
OFFICE
2,270 
300
7.57
10,000 0.23
123-57-336 VALLEY PREP
3010 S PRIEST DR 401
JUNIOR HIGH
2,362 
300
7.87
1,000 2.36
123-57-337 VALLEY PREP
3010 S PRIEST DR 402
JUNIOR HIGH
2,362 
300
7.87
1,000 2.36
123-57-338 VALLEY PREP
3010 S PRIEST DR 403
HIGH SCHOOL 3,302 
200
16.51
1,500 2.20
Total Parking
148.55
Total Bikes 13.09
CALCULATION TABLE
G
G
G
G
G
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
S
S
S
S
S
s
s
s
s
s
G
G
G
G
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V
V
V
G
G
EXHIBIT 11

REF
FACP
1
2
3
A
B
C
D
172 SF
CHECK IN
101
107 SF
CLASSROOM
103
1744 SF
ACTIVITY AREA
102
273 SF
CLASSROOM
104
226 SF
CLASSROOM
105
162 SF
CLASSROOM
106
182 SF
CLASSROOM
107
789 SF
LUNCH ROOM
108
40 SF
STORAGE
109
58 SF
ADA WC
110
59 SF
ADA WC
111
43 SF
ELECT
112
67 SF
WC
113
357 SF
CLASSROOM
115
190 SF
CLASSROOM
116
94 SF
STORAGE
120
117 SF
CLASSROOM
121
122 SF
CLASSROOM
122
94 SF
BREAKROOM
123
68 SF
SES
124
67 SF
FIRE RISER
125
229 SF
CLASSROOM
126
169 SF
CHECK IN
127
449 SF
CLASSROOM
128
1014 SF
ACTIVITY AREA
129
91 SF
AV ROOM
130
152 SF
CLASSROOM
131
61 SF
ADA WC
132
60 SF
ADA WC
133
45'-4"
45'-4"
90'-8"
30'-0"
36'-0"
30'-0"
96'-0"
PANEL
HP-D
PANEL
M1A
PANEL
P1A
PANEL
M2
PANEL
P2
459 SF
ACTIVITY AREA
134
25 SF
STG
103A
OCCUPANCY LEGEND
ACCESSORY STORAGE
ASSEMBLY - UNCONCENTRATED
BUSINESS AREAS
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
UNOCCUPIED
14 SF
JAN
114
SHEET NUMBER
SHEET TITLE
FMS PROJECT NUMBER
MARK
DATE
DESCRIPTION
D.L.
P.M.
PO BOX 30102 MESA, AZ 85275
tel  602.265.7900    fax  602.265.9477
5/14/2026 12:53:26 PM
A0.5
FLOOR PLAN
26-015
3010 S PRIEST LEAD AZ FACILITY
LEADSERSHIP SOCIETY OF ARIZONA
3010 S PRIEST DR
TEMPE, AZ, 85282
PRIVATE SCHOOL USE PERMIT
04/10/26
05/14/26
1ST PLANNING SUB.
2ND PLANNING SUB.
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CLS
APPLICABLE CODES
GENERAL NOTES
A.  BUILDING SHALL BE COMPLIANT WITH ADA.
2018 TEMPE BUILDING SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) 
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC) 
2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC) 
2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC) 
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC) 
SCALE:  3/16" = 1'-0"
1 PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN
0'
'
'
'
'
4
2
8
16
OCCUPANY CALCULATION
OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE BY ROOM
ROOM NAME
ROOM
NUMBER
OCCUPANCY TYPE
LOAD
FACTOR
AREA
OCCUPANTS
CHECK IN
101
BUSINESS AREAS
150 SF
172 SF
1.14
ACTIVITY AREA 102
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
1744 SF
34.87
CLASSROOM
103
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
107 SF
2.14
STG
103A
ACCESSORY STORAGE
300 SF
25 SF
0.08
CLASSROOM
104
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
273 SF
5.46
CLASSROOM
105
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
226 SF
4.51
CLASSROOM
106
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
162 SF
3.24
CLASSROOM
107
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
182 SF
3.64
LUNCH ROOM
108
ASSEMBLY - UNCONCENTRATED
15 SF
789 SF
52.57
STORAGE
109
ACCESSORY STORAGE
300 SF
40 SF
0.13
ADA WC
110
UNOCCUPIED
0 SF
58 SF
ADA WC
111
UNOCCUPIED
0 SF
59 SF
ELECT
112
ACCESSORY STORAGE
300 SF
43 SF
0.14
WC
113
UNOCCUPIED
0 SF
67 SF
JAN
114
ACCESSORY STORAGE
300 SF
14 SF
0.05
CLASSROOM
115
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
357 SF
7.14
CLASSROOM
116
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
190 SF
3.80
STORAGE
120
ACCESSORY STORAGE
300 SF
94 SF
0.31
CLASSROOM
121
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
117 SF
2.34
CLASSROOM
122
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
122 SF
2.44
BREAKROOM
123
BUSINESS AREAS
150 SF
94 SF
0.63
SES
124
ACCESSORY STORAGE
300 SF
68 SF
0.23
FIRE RISER
125
ACCESSORY STORAGE
300 SF
67 SF
0.22
CLASSROOM
126
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
229 SF
4.58
CHECK IN
127
BUSINESS AREAS
150 SF
169 SF
1.13
CLASSROOM
128
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
449 SF
8.98
ACTIVITY AREA 129
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
1014 SF
20.27
AV ROOM
130
ACCESSORY STORAGE
300 SF
91 SF
0.30
CLASSROOM
131
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
152 SF
3.03
ADA WC
132
UNOCCUPIED
0 SF
61 SF
ADA WC
133
UNOCCUPIED
0 SF
60 SF
ACTIVITY AREA 134
EDUCATIONAL - VOCATIONAL
50 SF
459 SF
9.19
7752 SF
172.58
ACTUAL OCCUPANTS 120
PER IBC 1004.5, EXCEPTION "WHERE APPROVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL, THE ACTUAL 
NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS FOR WHOM EACH OCCUPIED SPACE, FLOOR OF BUILDING IS 
DESIGNED, ALTHOUGH LESS THAN THOSE DETERMINED BY CALCULATION, SHALL BE 
PERMITTED TO BE USED IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE DESIGN OCCUPANT LOAD"
LEADAZ IS A PRIVATE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATED TO SMALL CLASS SIZES AND 
ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION IN SMALL GROUPS RATHER THAN A TRADITIONAL LECTURE 
FORMAT. THE USERS OF THIS BUILDING WILL BE THE SAME STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS 
THROUGHOUT THE DAY WETHER THEY ARE IN CLASS, ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES, OR HAVING 
LUNCH. THE MAXIMUM EXPECTED OCCUPANCY OF THIS BUILDING IS 100 STUDENTS AND 20 
INSTRUCTORS FOR A TOTAL OF 120 OCCUPANTS.
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