14. Z2023080 PZ Report

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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission 
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
 
 
Case: 
Z2023080 – KES Development Partners 
 
 
 
Hearing Date: 
October 5, 2023 
 
Supervisor District: 
1 
 
 
 
  
 
Applicant: 
Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.  
 
Owner: 
KES Development Partners LLC 
   
Request: 
Zone change from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD 
 
  
 
Site Location: 
Generally located at the SWC of Appleby Road and Hamilton Road in the 
Chandler area 
 
  
Site Size: 
Approximately 19.64 Acres 
 
Density: 
N/A 
 
County Island:  
Yes (City of Chandler) 
 
 
County Plan: 
Maricopa County Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan – Rural Development 
Area (0-1 d.u./ac)  
 
Municipal Plan: 
Chandler 2016 General Plan – Employment  
 
Chandler Airpark Area Plan - Industrial 
 
Municipal Comments: 
None received to date 
 
Support/Opposition: 
None known 
 
Recommendation: 
Approve with conditions

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Project Summary: 
 
1. 
Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is requesting a zone change with overlay from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD to 
allow industrial uses in the IND-2 zoning district (MCZO Section 902.2). The subject property is 
located at the SWC of Appleby Rd. and Hamilton Road in the Chandler area. The site is designated 
Rural Development Area outside of any county area plan. The area of the site is approximately 
19.64 acres and the primary access to the site comes from Appleby Rd. 
 
2. 
The subject property is currently developed as a single-family residence with storage. The historic 
aerial photography indicates the single-family residence was built between around 1937 and was 
started to be used as storage around October 2006.  There was a previous zoning violation 
(V201800984) for the storage of commercial vehicles without proper entitlement that was closed 
in 2018. There are currently no open violations on this site. Per the applicant’s project narrative, 
the zone change will accommodate future industrial uses, that are more in line with the existing 
uses surrounding the site. The applicant has proposed the IUPD to deviate standards to allow 
flexibility to develop the site within the IND-2 zoning district. There is no Plan of Development 
(POD) proposed with this zone change request. The POD will be administratively processed 
separately once design of the site is finalized.  
 
                         2023 Aerial Image

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Zoning Map 
 
 
 
 
3. 
The development standards and use regulations for the base IND-2 zoning district and the 
proposed IUPD are contrasted in the table on the following page:

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Regulation 
Base Zoning District 
Regulations (IND-2) 
Proposed Zoning 
Regulations (IND-2 
IUPD) 
Height 
40’, except any building or 
structure closer than 40’ to any 
rural or residential zone 
boundary shall not exceed the 
distance from said building or 
structure to the zone boundary 
except that no building need be 
less than 10’ 
50’ 
Min. Front Yard 
-Appleby Rd (North) 
-Hamilton (East) 
-Future Collection (South) 
 
15’ 
 
10’ 
10’ 
10’ 
Min. Side Yard 
5’ 
5’ 
Min. Rear yard 
15’ 
10’ 
Min. Lot Area 
6,000 sq ft 
6,000 sq ft 
Min. Lot Width 
60’ 
60’ 
Max. Lot Coverage 
60% 
60% 
Parking 
Chapter 11, Section 1102 of 
MCZO 
Chapter 11, Section 1102 of 
MCZO 
Screening/Buffering 
6’ solid masonry wall adjacent 
to or abutting any rural or 
residential zoning boundary 
6’ solid masonry wall adjacent 
to or abutting any rural or 
residential zoning boundary 
Landscaping 
5’ landscaping strip required 
along road frontages 
5’ landscaping strip required 
along road frontages 
Sight Visibility Triangles 
Required. Driveways and 
Parking not permitted within 
SVTs 
Required. Driveways and 
Parking not permitted within 
SVTs 
 
 
4. 
The applicant is requesting to vary the development standards to promote flexibility to allow the 
subject site to be developed in a way that maximized the utility of the site while not negatively 
impacting the area in conjunction with surrounding land uses.  The applicant states in the project 
narrative that ample separation will exist between development on the site and surrounding uses, 
so further reducing the front yard and rear yard setbacks will not have a negative impact on the 
adjacent rural properties.  
 
5. 
The applicant is also requesting to deviate the height regulation from 40’ to 50’ to be consistent 
with other industrial buildings and modern internal operations for many industrial operations. The 
applicant states the proposed building height will be consistent with other industrial buildings 
recently developed in the immediate area to the northeast of the subject site.  
 
 
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 
 
6. 
On-site: 
 
Rural-43 / Single-family residence  
North: 
Rural-43 / Plant nursery

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South: 
Rural-43 & City of Chandler PAD/ Agriculture  
East: 
Rural-43 & City of Chandler PAD/ Storage & agriculture 
West: 
Rural-43 / Plant nursery 
 
 
Utilities and Services: 
 
7. 
Water: 
 
City of Chandler 
Wastewater: 
City of Chandler 
School District: 
Chandler Unified School District 
Fire: 
Rural Metro  
Police:  
MCSO  
 
Right-of-Way: 
 
8. 
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.  It should be noted that at this time a plan of development (POD) has 
not been submitted and with no traffic impact study, future half-width right-of-way will need to be 
determined during the POD stage.   
 
Street Name 
Half-width Existing R/W 
Half-width Proposed R/W 
Future Classification 
Appleby Rd. 
40-feet 
TBD 
Major Collector 
Hamilton Rd. 
0-feet 
TBD 
Minor Collector 
 
Adopted Plan: 
 
9. 
Chandler General Plan 2016 (adopted April 12, 2016): The City of Chandler General Plan 
designates the subject parcel as Employment which supports industrial/business parks that 
strengthen the community’s economic base. The proposed zoning conforms with the City’s 
General Plan. 
 
10. 
Chandler Airpark Area Plan (adopted November 5, 1998): The subject site is located within the 
City’s Airpark Area Plan and is designated as Industrial (Logistics & Manufacturing), which allows 
general industry such as manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, wholesaling, and utility uses. 
The proposed zoning conforms with the City’s Airpark Area Plan. 
 
Public Participation Summary: 
 
11. 
The applicant complied with the Maricopa County Citizen Review Process with the required 
posting of the site and notification by first class mail to adjacent property owners within 300 feet 
of the subject site and area interested parties. Signs were posted on the site in accordance with 
applicable regulations. Staff received a public participation results report in accordance with 
County requirements, and the applicant did not receive any concerns or issues from interested 
parties. To date, staff has not received any letters of support or opposition concerning this zone 
change request.  
 
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 
 
12. 
N/A

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Staff Analysis: 
 
13. 
The subject site is within the City of Chandler’s Municipal Planning Area which identifies the land 
use as Employment in the Chandler General Plan 2016, and as Industrial in the Chandler Airpark 
Area Plan. The proposed IND-2 IUPD zoning would facilitate some, but probably not all, of the 
uses desired by the City of Chandler. However, without input from Chandler, staff cannot be 
certain. 
Surrounding Industrial Uses in the City of Chandler 
 
 
 
14. 
In addition to commercial nursery to the west of the site, the general surrounding area has been 
developed with higher intensity uses. These uses include outdoor storage and a bus yard to the 
south; distribution center, and the expansion of the City of Chandler solid waste and water 
treatment facility to the north. Most of these surrounding properties are within the City of 
Chandler, not in unincorporated Maricopa County. While the subject site may be ready for a higher 
intensity use staff is of the opinion that annexation and development in Chandler is optimal since 
water and sewer services must be obtained from the city. Annexation is encouraged, as 
highlighted in the Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan’s policy “Urban Solutions for Urban 
Development.”  
 
15. 
The applicant does not discuss any plans to annex, but they do they describe developing similar 
to the surrounding industrial uses in the city. The proposed height of 50’ would be a similar height 
to the surrounding industrial, such as the 50’ height at Freguson Distribution Center located to the 
northeast.  
 
16. 
Staff considers the existing nursery to the west of the site to be an appropriate buffer between 
the proposed industrial and existing residential subdivisions located approximately 600’ west of 
the site. There will also be the required 6’ solid masonry wall adjacent to or abutting any rural or 
residential zoning boundary.

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17. 
Staff is supportive of the proposed IND-2 IUPD zoning, with the recommended conditions, due to 
its general compatibility with surrounding land uses and development patterns.  
 
Recommendation: 
 
18. 
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors 
approve Z2023080 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘l’: 
 
a. 
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the zoning exhibit 
entitled “KES Development Partners “, consisting of one full-size sheet, dated August 23, 
2023, and stamped received August 28, 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 “KES Development Partners”, consisting of four pages, dated August 25, 2023, 
and stamped received August 28, 2023, except as modified by the following conditions. 
 
c. 
The following IND-2 IUPD standards shall apply: 
 
1. 
Maximum Building Height: 50 ft. 
2. 
Minimum Front Yard Setback: 10 ft. 
3. 
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 5 ft. 
 
d. 
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:  
 
1. 
Without the submittal of a precise plan of development, no development approval 
is inferred by this review, including, but not limited to number of proposed building 
lots/units, drainage design, access, and roadway alignments. These items will be 
addressed as development plans progress and are submitted to the County for 
further review and/or entitlement. 
 
2. 
A traffic impact study must be submitted with future entitlement (POD) 
application(s). 
 
4.        The development site is bordered by Appleby Road (major collector) and a mid-
section alignment (Hamilton Rd.) Dedication with future entitlement (POD) 
application(s) may be required along these alignments unless determined 
otherwise by MCDOT Planning. 
 
5.         Engineering review of re-zone cases is conceptual in nature. All development and 
engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa 
County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards; Floodplain 
Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual; and current 
engineering policies, standards, and best practices at the time of application for 
construction. 
 
e. 
Approval of a plan of development will be required prior to approval and issuance of 
construction permits to develop and establish use of the site. Prior to issuance of a 
building permit, written confirmation will be required from the emergency fire protection

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jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed in accordance with their 
regulations and requirements and that emergency fire protection service will be provided 
to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, local fire protection 
jurisdiction review and approval will be required.  
 
f. 
Prior to precise plan of development approval for the development of any industrial use 
requiring utilities, the applicant shall provide the Maricopa County Planning and 
Development Department with an executed pre-annexation service agreement with the 
City of Chandler that identifies the detail for when the proposed project will be annexed 
and/or the provision of water and sewer service.  In lieu of a pre-annexation service 
agreement, the developer must provide a ‘will serve’ letter from the certificated water and 
sewer provider, unless otherwise approved by Maricopa County Environmental Services 
Department. 
 
g. 
All outdoor lighting shall be in conformance with the provisions listed in Section 1112 of 
the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. Any outdoor lighting shall be placed so as to 
reflect light away from any adjoining rural or residential zoning district.  
 
h. 
Zoning approval is conditional per Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance, Article 304.6, and 
ARS § 11-814 for seven (7) years for the initial phase and an additional two (2) years for 
each subsequent phase, within which time the plan of development must be approved 
with associated construction permits for each phase must be obtained.  
 
i. 
Any amendments to the zone change shall be processed as a revised application in 
accordance with Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance requirements.  
 
j. 
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County Regulation shall be grounds for initiating a 
revocation of this zone change as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.  
 
k. 
The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the 
County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions.  
 
l. 
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant, 
with the consent of the landowner.  The granting of this approval allows the property to 
enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application, 
subject to conditions.  In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, the property 
shall revert to the zoning that existed on the date of application.  It is, therefore, stipulated 
and agreed that either revocation due to the failure to comply with any conditions, does 
not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use, divide, sell, or possess 
the property and that there would be no diminution in value of the property from the value 
it held on the date of application due to such revocation of the zone change. The zone 
change enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the zone change 
is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if 
the zone change had never been granted. 
 
Presented by: 
Paola Jaramillo, Planner 
Reviewed by: 
Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor 
 
Attachments: 
Case Map (1 page) 
 
Zoning Exhibit (reduced 8.5”x11”, 1 page) 
 
Narrative Report (5 pages) 
 
MCESD comments (1 page) 
 
DPR comments (2 pages)

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Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ
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Gross Acres: 19.64 approx.
Generated September 21, 2023 6:54 PM
Z2023080
Application Name:
Legal Description
KES Development Partners
Applicant
Case Address
T02S R05E 015,
BRENNAN RAY for BURCH & CRACCHIOLO P.A.
11523 E APPLEBY Rd
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:303-41-004F
602.234.8794
bray@bcattorneys.com
CHANDLER AZ 85286
Map scale 1:3,229
Supervisor District No.
303-41-004E, 303-41-004G
KES DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

VICINITY MAP 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zone Change from RU-43 to IND-2 (Light 
 
Industrial) with an Industrial Unit Plan of 
 
Development Overlay (“IUPD”) for KES 
 
Development Partners. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11523 E APPLEBY ROAD – SWC OF 
 
APPLEBY ROAD AND HAMILTON STREET 
 
 
 
 
CASE #: Z2023080 
301-41-004E,F&G 
KES DEVELOPMENT 
PARTNERS LLC 
EXISTING: RURAL-43 
PROPOSED: IND-2 
(LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) 
WITH IUPD OVERLAY 
ZONING EXHIBIT MAP 
8/23/2023
Kes Development Partners

IND-2 IUPD Narrative Report 
FOR 
 
KES DEVELOPMENT 
PARTNERS 
 
11523 E Appleby Road – SWC of Appleby Road and Hamilton Street 
 
Case No. Z2023080 
First Submittal: June 29, 2023 
Second Submittal: August 25, 2023 
 
Prepared by: 
Brennan Ray/Madison Leake 
Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.  
1850 North Central, Suite 1700 
Phoenix, Arizona 85004 
602-234-8794

2 
 
 
PURPOSE OF REQUEST 
 
This request is for a Zone Change from RU-43 to IND-2 (Light Industrial) with an 
Industrial Unit Plan of Development Overlay (“IUPD”) on approximately 18.09 net (20.03 gross) 
acres located on the southwest corner of Appleby Road and the proposed extension of Hamilton 
Street in Maricopa County (APNs 303-41-004E, 303-41-004G, 303-41-004F) (the “Site”)1. KES 
Development Partners, LLC (“KES”) requests this Site be rezoned to allow appropriate 
employment and industrial uses on the Site, as modified through the IUPD Overlay. A Plan of 
Development is not proposed at this time.   
 
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL 
 
 
KES requests industrial zoning to facilitate the development of appropriate 
employment/industrial uses allowed under the IND-2 designation, Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance Section 902.2. The exact uses and layout are currently undermined. It is intended that 
the property improvements comply with the IND-2 Development Standards and Regulations 
unless otherwise modified by this IUPD. Due to its proximity to other industrial uses and the City 
of Chandler’s (the “City”) solid waste and water treatment facilities, the highest and best use of 
the Site are the uses in the IND-2 Zoning District. 
 
RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES 
 
 
The Site, located less than two miles south of the 202 Freeway, is within unincorporated 
Maricopa County and within the City’s municipal planning area. The City’s General Plan 
designates the Site as “Employment” and is located within the City’s Airpark Area Plan. The City’s 
Airpark Area Plan designates the Site as Industrial (Logistics & Manufacturing), which allows, 
general industry such as manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, wholesaling, and utility uses. 
The proposed Rezoning conforms to the City’s General Plan and Airpark Area Plan. 
 
Existing on the Site is a residential home, storage, and a few structures. To the north, across 
Appleby Road, exists a plant nursery zoned Rural-43. To the east, across what is proposed to be 
an extension of Hamilton Street, exists outdoor storage zoned Rural-43 and City-owned property 
that is anticipated to accommodate a future expansion of the City’s solid waste and water treatment 
facilities. Southwest of the Site is a bus yard owned by the Chandler Unified School District; while 
immediately south is undeveloped land that is used for agricultural purposes. To the west exists a 
plant nursery zoned Rural-43. Consistent with the IND-2 Zoning District, the industrial uses are 
appropriate and consistent with the nearby uses, the Site’s designation on the City’s General Plan 
and Airpark Area Plan, and its proximity to the 202 Freeway and Arizona Avenue.  
 
LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY 
 
The Site is anticipated to have access points both along the proposed extension of Hamilton 
Street and on Appleby Road. Access points have not been finalized at this time. 
 
1 It is anticipated that the parcels will be combined in the future.

3 
 
 
CIRCULATION SYSTEM 
 
The onsite circulation and parking layouts will be designed to be safe and convenient for 
customers and employees and will be further reviewed at the Plan of Development approval stage. 
 
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE (PHASING) 
 
 
Phasing will be included in the Plan of Development. 
 
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES 
 
The Paseo Vista Recreation Area is located less than a mile from the Site. Chandler Public 
Library – Hamilton is located less than a mile from the Site to the west, across Arizona Avenue. 
The Site is in the Chandler Unified School District; the closest elementary school is Basha 
Elementary, the closest middle school is Santan Jr. High School, and the closest high school is 
Hamilton High School. This proposed development will not have any negative impacts on any 
school district, parks, or other amenities in the area.  
 
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 
 
Water: City of Chandler 
 
 
Sewer: City of Chandler 
 
 
Police: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office 
 
 
Fire: Rural Metro 
 
Refuse: Waste Management  
 
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE 
 
 
The IND-2 IUPD Development Standards Comparison Table is provided below, with 
changes noted in bold: 
 
Regulation 
Base Zoning District Regulations 
(IND-2) 
Proposed Zoning 
Regulations 
(IND-2 IUPD) 
Height 
40’, except any building or structure 
closer than 40’ to any rural or residential 
zone boundary shall not exceed the 
distance from said building or structure 
to the zone boundary except that no 
building need be less than 10’ 
50 ft.

4 
 
 
Min. Front Yard  
- 
Appleby (North) 
- 
Hamilton (East) 
- 
Future Collection (South) 
15 ft. 
 
10 ft. 
10 ft. 
10 ft. 
Min. Side Yard (West) 
5 ft. 
5 ft. 
Min. Rear Yard  
15 ft. 
10 ft. 
Min. Lot Area 
6,000 sq. ft. 
6,000 sq. ft. 
Min. Lot Width 
60’ 
60 ft. 
Max. Lot Coverage  
60% 
60 ft. 
Screening 
6’ Solid Wall 
6’ Solid Wall 
Sight Visibility Triangles 
Required 
Required 
 
While no Plan of Development is proposed at this time, we request minor code deviations 
as part of this IUPD in order to promote flexibility to allow this underutilized, infill site to be 
developed in a way that maximizes the utility of the Site while not negatively impacting the area. 
Given the nature of the surrounding uses (detailed above: including outdoor storage, a future 
expansion of the City’s solid waste and water treatment facilities, a bus yard, and agricultural land) 
these code deviations will not negatively impact the area. Rather, these modifications will facilitate 
an appropriate development for the area that is supported by the City’s General Plan and Airpark 
Area Plan. Given the large right-of-ways and industrial nature of the surrounding area, reducing 
the front yard setbacks by 5 feet will not negatively impact the area. Ample separation will exist 
between development on the Site and surrounding uses. Further, reducing the rear yard setback 
will not have a negative impact on the adjacent rural properties. The height increase to 50 feet is 
consistent with other industrial buildings and modern internal operations for many industrial 
operations. The proposed building height is consistent with other industrial buildings recently 
constructed in the immediate area. 
 
CONCLUSION 
 
 
This Zone Change Application establishes uses and other criteria that are appropriate for 
the Site and compatible with the surrounding area. We request the County’s Approval.

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Subdivision 
Infrastructure  
& Planning Program 
301 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
 
S u b d i vi s io n @ m a ri co p a .go v 
e s d .m a r i c o pa .g o v 
 
 
 
 
 
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has completed review 
for the  Zone Change from RU-43 to IND-2 with an Industrial Unit Plan of Development Overlay 
to allow appropriate employment and industrial uses planning case(s). Please note the 
following MCESD requirements for site development: 
Subdivision and Infrastructure –  
An Approval to Construct application is required and must be submitted to MCESD’s 
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program for water, reclaimed water and/or wastewater system 
infrastructure. 
 
A will serve letter is required and must indicate approval from local municipality to 
discharge onsite wastewater to municipal sewerage system. 
 
For subdivision related questions, please contact the Subdivision and Infrastructure 
Program at (602) 506-1058 or email subdivision@maricopa.gov. 
Additional Notes –  
Environmental Services does not require these items for condition of approval of  Z2023080, however 
these items must be addressed with the development of the site. Environmental Services does not 
require additional review of this case. 
 
*It should be noted that this document does not approve the referenced project. Comments are provided 
for the benefit of the applicant for MCESD permit requirements and as an advisory to Maricopa County 
Planning and Development Department. Other Maricopa County agencies may have additional 
requirements. Final review and approval will be made through Planning and Development Department 
procedures. Applicant may need to submit separate applications to the Maricopa County Environmental 
Services Department for approval of proposed facilities regulated by the Department. Review of any such 
application will be based on current regulations at the time of application. 
 
 
 
Project Name:  Zone Change from RU-43 
to IND-2 with an Industrial Unit Plan of 
Development Overlay to allow appropriate 
employment and industrial uses 
Primary Contact Name:  BRENNAN RAY 
Planning Application Type: Zone Change 
with Overlay 
APN(s):  303-41-004E, 303-41-004G, 
303-41-004F 
Reviewer: Souren Naradikian, P.E. 
Email: Souren.Naradikian@maricopa.gov 
Phone: 602-372-2907 
Planner Name:  Paola Jaramillo 
Planning Case #:  Z2023080 
Date: July 18, 2023 
 
Water and Waste Management Division

Jim Kary, PE 
Planning & Development 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
Phone: (602) 506-8799 
www.maricopa.gov/planning 
Email address: 
jim.kary@maricopa.gov 
Planning & Development 
 
Engineering Plan Review 
 Date:    
July 20, 2023 
 
Memo To: Darren Gerard, Planning Manager, Planning & Development 
 
Attn: 
Paola Jaramillo, Planner, Planning and Development 
 
 
 
From: 
Jim Kary, Plans Examiner Engineer, Planning and Development 
 
cc: 
Michael Norris, P.E., Engineering Manager, Planning and 
Development 
 
Subject:   Z2023080 – Rezoning 
APN(s): 
303-41-004F 
(E1 Memo) 
 
Engineering Review has reviewed the first plan and report routed for review on 
07/19/2023, for the subject application and has the following comments: 
 
RE-ZONE/SUP 
 
1. Engineering Plan Review (Drainage, FCD & MCDOT) has no comment on the 
re-zoning/SUP proposal. 
 
2. Lot splits are processed through the County Assessor’s Office. 
See: Combining or Splitting Property / Parcels | Maricopa County, AZ 
 
PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT 
 
Drainage Plan Review Comments 
 
1. A Grading and Drainage Plan is required.  The Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance (MCZO) requires that all commercial submittals be prepared by a 
Civil Engineer registered in the State of Arizona. (MCZO 1205.7.2) 
 
2. Provide the required retention volume for the 100-year, 2-hour storm event 
with one (1) foot of freeboard for the site. Basins one (1) foot or less in depth 
need not provide freeboard. Provide documentation that the retention 
basin(s) will drain within 36 hours.  (MCZO 1205.7.6-2.a & c)

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3. Provide a runoff coefficient based on Table 6.3 of the Maricopa County 
Drainage Policies and Standards.  Use 0.95 for commercial/industrial areas and 
0.5 for retention basin areas. 
 
4. Plans/Drainage Report must address offsite flows that may impact the subject 
premises and how they will be routed through or around the development 
site.  
 
5. See https://apps.pnd.maricopa.gov/plansubmittalchecklist for the most up to 
date interactive Engineering Plan Review checklist. (Please be sure to check 
commercial and all related grading related matters so the checklist expands 
properly). 
 
Flood Control District Comments 
 
6. The site is not located in a Special Flood Hazard Area.  The Flood Control 
District has no comments on this application. 
 
PND Transportation Comments 
 
7. Appleby Road is a mid-section alignment and a MCDOT maintained roadway 
classified as a major collector roadway. The MCDOT R/W requirement for a 
collector roadway is 40 feet (half-width). Dedication of R/W (25 feet existing) 
may be required across the frontage of the subject premises to provide the 
required 40 feet unless determined otherwise by MCDOT Planning. Contact 
MCDOTPlanning@maricopa.gov) for more information. (MCZO 1104) 
 
8. The east property line is a mid-section alignment classified as a future major 
collector roadway. The MCDOT R/W requirement for a collector roadway is 40 
feet (half-width). Dedication of R/W (0 feet existing) may be required across 
the frontage of the subject premises to provide the required 40 feet unless 
determined 
otherwise 
by 
MCDOT 
Planning. 
Contact 
MCDOTPlanning@maricopa.gov) for more information. (MCZO 1104) 
 
See 
https://www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/744/Right-of-Way-Dedications 
for 
more information on the dedication process.

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9. A Traffic Study/Statement must be submitted with the Re-Zone/POD 
application. See following link to MCDOT Traffic Impact Manual. (RDM 7.1.4) 
 http://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/303. 
 
10. Off-site roadway improvements may be required pending the MCDOT 
approved Traffic Impact Study/Statement. 
 
11. Gated access(es) must provide an adequate turnaround area so that vehicles 
will not back onto public roads.  
 
12. Minimum driveway spacing on a major collector alignment is 240-feet. 
Driveway spacing along Appleby Road and Hamilton Street need to meet this 
spacing requirement. (RDM 7.9.2)  
 
13. Driveway access to County road(s) must be paved and will require a permit 
from MCDOT issued concurrent with building permit(s) required for site 
development. Drainage flow along the roadway must be maintained. 
 
14. Storage of materials, walls/fence, parking, wells, septic systems and storm 
water retention are prohibited in the (future) right-of-way. 
 
15. The above comments do not include identification of utilities or underground 
facilities within or adjacent to the required right-of-way that may have prior 
rights and/or require relocation. 
 
Storm Water Quality (SWPPP) – Pre-Construction 
 
16. The subject site is not presently located within the County’s Urbanized Area, 
but site disturbance appears less than one (1) acre. A Storm Water Pollution 
Prevention Permit (SWPPP) from the County (PND) is not required. This does 
NOT preclude the requirement to obtain a Construction General Permit (CGP) 
Notice of Intent to Discharge (NOI) from the State (ADEQ), as may be required. 
 
All plans and reports should be developed and formatted to document that the 
project is designed to meet all County regulations, ordinances and design standards. 
   
It is incumbent upon the engineer to demonstrate compliance with all regulatory 
requirements and County design standards.

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Additional meetings or consultations may be assessed additional fees. 
Please contact me with any questions. 
 
DRAINAGE PLAN REVIEW REFERENCES:   
 
The Drainage Regulations are listed in Section 1205 of the MCZO: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/272  
Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards Manual: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/2369  
For Additional Information See: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/1635/Drainage-Review 
 
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY REFERENCES:   
 
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/630  
For Additional Information See: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/3847/Flood-Control-District  
 
PND TRANSPORTATION REFERENCES: 
 
Residential Driveway Guidelines 
https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/362  
Roadway Design Manual 
http://www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24883 
Maricopa County Resolution for ROW Permits 
https://www.maricopa.gov/documentcenter/view/364  
For Additional Information See: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/156/MCDOT  
 
PND STORMWATER QUALITY (SWPPP) REFERENCES: 
 
Storm Water Quality Management and Discharge Control Regulation 
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6577 
Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 310 
https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5354  
For Additional Information See: 
https://www.maricopa.gov/3980/Water-Sewage-Stormwater-Waste 
 
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any additional 
information.