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December 6, 2023 
Z2022212 
Page 1 of 3 
 
 
 
 
Report to the Board of Supervisors 
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
 
Board Hearing Date: 
December 6, 2023 
 
Case #/Title:   
 
 
Z2022212 – 5251 S. 43rd Avenue Rezone 
 
Supervisor District: 
5 
 
Applicant/Owner:  
Peter Batschelet, Lee Enterprises / H & K Holdings Trust  
 
Request: 
Rezone from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD 
 
Site Location: 
Generally located approximately 550’ northeast from NEC of 
Sunland Ave. and 43rd Ave. in the Laveen area 
 
Site Size: 
Approximately 4.76 acres 
 
County Island Status: 
Yes, City of Phoenix 
Additional 
Comments: 
The request is for a rezone from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD. The site is 
located within an industrial area with virtually all nearby parcels 
hosting some measure of industrial activity. Rezoning the parcel 
would allow uses in alignment with all other nearby uses. There are 
no outstanding concerns from reviewing agencies. There have 
been no comments from the City of Phoenix or other jurisdictions. 
There is no known opposition.  The IUPD Overlay will limit entitled 
use of the site and will liberalize the minimum required side setback 
to match IND-2 standards as the parcel to the south, while entitled 
under an industrial Special Use Permit, is still zoned Rural-43. 
 
Commission  
 
Recommendation: 
On 11/2/23, the Commission voted 5-0 to adopt a motion 
recommending the Board of Supervisors approve Z2022212 
subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘g’:  
 
a. 
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the narrative report 
entitled “Rezone Narrative”, consisting of 9 pages, dated September 20, 2023 except as 
modified by the following conditions. 
 
b. 
The following IUPD overlay standards shall apply: 
 
a. 
Side setback adjacent to a rural zoning district: 3’ 
b. 
Allowed uses:

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1. 
Any use permitted in the IND-1 Zoning District, including a Medical 
Marijuana Dispensary or a Medical Marijuana Offsite Cultivation 
Location subject to all the regulations specified in the use regulations 
for such IND-1 Zoning District unless the use is otherwise regulated in 
this Section. 
  
2. 
Construction equipment, including sales, service, rental and storage. 
 
3. 
Public utility treatment and generating plants including sewage, 
wastewater, water, power, electrical, nuclear and solar, and including 
ancillary offices. Attendant facilities and appurtenances to the above 
uses as well as uses associated with service to the public of water, gas, 
telephone and cable television. Where an electrical generating plant is 
in operation, evaporation ponds and other appurtenances may be 
permitted provided such evaporation ponds or appurtenances are 
associated within the facility being served. 
 
4. 
Training centers, industrial 
 
5. 
Truck terminals, including service and storage. 
 
6. 
Any other office, laboratory, manufacturing and assembly uses similar 
to those uses enumerated herein which do not create any danger to the 
public health, safety and general welfare in surrounding areas and 
which do not create any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, 
heat or glare, and which by reason of high value in relation to size and 
weight of merchandise received and shipped create very little truck 
traffic. 
 
7. 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses. 
Renewable energy systems are not permitted as a primary use but may 
be permitted as an accessory use as set forth in Section 1206 of this 
Ordinance. Where renewable energy systems involve the generation or 
striate of electricity, only grid-connected or offgrid systems are 
permitted. 
 
c. 
The following 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.  
Right of Way Dedication to provide a 55’ half-width along the site’s 43rd Avenue 
frontage is required. The right-of-way dedication must be completed prior to the 
issuance of any building permits on the site.  
 
3.  
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

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for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual; and current engineering 
policies, standards and best practices at the time of application for construction.  
 
d. 
Administrative approval of a plan of development will be required prior to approval and 
issuance of construction permits to develop and establish use of the site. Prior to 
issuance of a building permit, written confirmation will be required from the emergency 
fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed in 
accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection 
service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, 
local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required. 
 
e. 
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County regulation or ordinance shall be grounds for 
initiating a revocation of this zone change as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance.  
 
f. 
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.  
 
g. 
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant, 
with the consent of the landowner.  The granting of this approval allows the property to 
enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application, 
subject to conditions.  In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, the property 
shall revert to the zoning that existed on the date of application.  It is, therefore, stipulated 
and agreed that either revocation due to the failure to comply with any conditions, does 
not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use, divide, sell or possess 
the property and that there would be no diminution in value of the property from the value 
it held on the date of application due to such revocation of the Zone Change. The Zone 
Change enhances the value of the property above its value as of the date the Zone Change 
is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if 
the Zone Change had never been granted. 
 
Presented by: 
 
Joel Landis, Planner 
Reviewed by: 
 
Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager   
 
Attachment: 
 
11/2/23 P&Z Packet (21 pages)  
 
 
Note: 
11/2/23 Draft P&Z Minutes are not available as of the writing of this report, but can be 
provided upon request later when available.

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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission 
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
 
 
Case: 
Z2022212 - 5251 S. 43rd Avenue Rezone 
 
 
 
 
 
Hearing Date: 
November 2, 2023 
 
Supervisor District: 
5 
 
 
 
  
 
Applicant: 
Peter Batschelet 
 
Owner: 
H & K Holdings Trust 
   
Request: 
Rezone from Rural-43 to IND-2 IUPD 
 
  
 
Site Location: 
Generally located approximately 550’ from NEC of Sunland Ave. and 43rd 
Ave. in the Laveen area 
 
  
Site Size: 
Approximately 4.76 acres 
 
Density: 
N/A 
 
County Island:  
Yes, City of Phoenix 
 
 
County Plan: 
Rural Development Area (0-1 d.u./ac) 
 
Municipal Plan: 
City of Phoenix – Estrella Village Plan – Industrial 
 
Municipal Comments: 
None received to date  
 
Support/Opposition: 
None known 
 
Recommendation: 
Approve with conditions

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Project Summary: 
 
1. 
The applicant, Peter Batschelet, is proposing to rezone a Rural-43 zoned parcel to IND-2 IUPD to 
support future industrial development. While an end-user has not yet been found, it is expected 
the site may develop into an interim industrial or outdoor storage use.  
 
2. 
While no entitlements exist for the parcel, it is apparent through images from Google Streetview 
that as late as 2020, the site was being used as a non-profit ranch which used equine assisted 
learning to assist those who were physically disabled or had developmental disabilities. The 
surrounding area contains almost entirely industrial uses. Notably, the site directly south is 
entitled under a special use permit to allow manufacturing of modular homes and there exists a 
large, active mine less than a quarter mile to the northeast. 
 
3. 
The following table identifies certain base, IND-2 district development standards and the 
modifications of those standards necessary to provide for the current request. 
 
Standard 
Base  
IND-2 Standards  
Proposed 
IND-2 
IUPD Standards 
Setback from South 
Lot Line (MCZO 902.3) 
Where a lot is adjacent to a rural or 
residential zoning district, there shall be a 
side yard on the side of the lot adjacent to 
such rural or residential zoning district 
having a width of not less than five feet. 
Where a lot is adjacent to a 
rural or residential zoning 
district, there shall be a side 
yard on the side of the lot 
adjacent to such rural or 
residential zoning district 
having a width of not less 
than three feet 
 
4. 
The following table identifies the allowed uses under the IUPD overlay. 
 
 
Allowed uses within the IND-2 IUPD Overlay 
1. Any use permitted in the IND-1 Zoning District, including a Medical Marijuana Dispensary or a Medical 
Marijuana Offsite Cultivation Location subject to all the regulations specified in the use regulations for 
such IND-1 Zoning District unless the use is otherwise regulated in this Section. 
 
2. Construction equipment, including sales, service, rental and storage. 
 
3. Public utility treatment and generating plants including sewage, wastewater, water, power, electrical, 
nuclear and solar, and including ancillary offices. Attendant facilities and appurtenances to the above 
uses as well as uses associated with service to the public of water, gas, telephone and cable television. 
Where an electrical generating plant is in operation, evaporation ponds and other appurtenances may 
be permitted provided such evaporation ponds or appurtenances are associated within the facility 
being served. 
 
4. Training centers, industrial 
 
5. Truck terminals, including service and storage. 
 
6. Any other office, laboratory, manufacturing and assembly uses similar to those uses enumerated 
herein which do not create any danger to the public health, safety and general welfare in surrounding

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areas and which do not create any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat or glare, and 
which by reason of high value in relation to size and weight of merchandise received and shipped 
create very little truck traffic. 
 
 
7. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses. Renewable energy systems 
are not permitted as a primary use but may be permitted as an accessory use as set forth in Section 
1206 of this Ordinance. Where renewable energy systems involve the generation or striate of electricity, 
only grid-connected or offgrid systems are permitted. 
 
 
Zoning map oriented north showing the parcel and surrounding area. The subject parcel, currently zoned 
Rural-43, is surrounded by industrial uses. 
 
 
 
 
2023 site aerial oriented north.

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Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 
 
5. 
On-site: 
 
Rural-43 / Interim industrial 
North: 
IND-2 SUP / Interim industrial 
South: 
Rural-43 SUP / Interim industrial 
East: 
Rural-43 SUP / Interim industrial 
West: 
IND-2 / Interim industrial 
 
 
Utilities and Services: 
 
6. 
Water: 
 
City of Phoenix 
Wastewater: 
On-site septic 
Fire: 
City of Phoenix 
Police:  
City of Phoenix 
 
Right-of-Way: 
 
7. 
The following table includes existing and proposed half-width right-of-way and the future 
classification based upon the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Major 
Streets and Routes Plan.   
 
Street Name 
Half-width Existing R/W 
Half-width Proposed R/W 
Future Classification 
S 43rd Ave 
33’ 
40’ 
Major Collector 
 
Adopted Plans: 
 
8. 
Estrella Village Plan – Industrial (adopted 1999): The industrial zoning districts allow for a wide 
range of industrial activity. 
 
9. 
Maricopa County Vision 2030 (adopted 2013): Designates the subject site as Rural Development 
Area (0-1 d.u./ac).  
 
Public Participation Summary: 
 
10. 
The applicant complied with the Maricopa County public participation process with the required 
posting of the property and the notification to the adjacent property owners within 300’ of the 
subject site. Staff has not received any notice of opposition or support to the request. 
 
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 
 
11. 
N/A. 
 
Staff Analysis: 
 
12. 
Staff supports this rezone application as it is consistent with surrounding land uses and 
development patterns. The surrounding area has been or is in the process of industrializing. The 
lack of public infrastructure currently available on-site limits the applicant to interim land uses. 
Future applicants would be encouraged to seek annexation into the City of Phoenix for more 
comprehensive development proposals.

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13. 
The applicant is only requesting a singular variance to the IND-2 standards, which would be to 
allow for a smaller side-setback in addition to limiting uses through the IUPD overlay. This 
variance, which would reduce the side yard setback to 3’, would have a minimal impact as the site 
to the south, despite being rural zoned, is being used for industrial purposes and therefore limiting 
the setback would not create a potential harm. 
 
Recommendation: 
 
14. 
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors 
approve Z2022212 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘g’: 
 
a. 
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the narrative report 
entitled “Rezone Narrative”, consisting of 9 pages, dated September 20, 2023 except as 
modified by the following conditions. 
 
b. 
The following IUPD overlay standards shall apply: 
 
a. Side setback adjacent to a rural zoning district: 3’ 
b. Allowed uses: 
 
1. Any use permitted in the IND-1 Zoning District, including a Medical 
Marijuana Dispensary or a Medical Marijuana Offsite Cultivation 
Location subject to all the regulations specified in the use regulations 
for such IND-1 Zoning District unless the use is otherwise regulated in 
this Section. 
  
2. Construction equipment, including sales, service, rental and storage. 
 
3. Public utility treatment and generating plants including sewage, 
wastewater, water, power, electrical, nuclear and solar, and including 
ancillary offices. Attendant facilities and appurtenances to the above 
uses as well as uses associated with service to the public of water, gas, 
telephone and cable television. Where an electrical generating plant is 
in operation, evaporation ponds and other appurtenances may be 
permitted provided such evaporation ponds or appurtenances are 
associated within the facility being served. 
 
4. Training centers, industrial 
 
5. Truck terminals, including service and storage. 
 
6. Any other office, laboratory, manufacturing and assembly uses similar 
to those uses enumerated herein which do not create any danger to the 
public health, safety and general welfare in surrounding areas and 
which do not create any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, 
heat or glare, and which by reason of high value in relation to size and 
weight of merchandise received and shipped create very little truck 
traffic. 
 
7. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses. 
Renewable energy systems are not permitted as a primary use but may

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be permitted as an accessory use as set forth in Section 1206 of this 
Ordinance. Where renewable energy systems involve the generation or 
striate of electricity, only grid-connected or offgrid systems are 
permitted. 
 
c. The following 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.  
Right of Way Dedication to provide a 55’ half-width along the site’s 43rd Avenue 
frontage is required. The right-of-way dedication must be completed prior to the 
issuance of any building permits on the site.  
 
3.  
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.  
 
d. 
Administrative approval of a plan of development will be required prior to approval and 
issuance of construction permits to develop and establish use of the site. Prior to 
issuance of a building permit, written confirmation will be required from the emergency 
fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed in 
accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection 
service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, 
local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required. 
 
e. 
Noncompliance with any Maricopa County regulation or ordinance shall be grounds for 
initiating a revocation of this zone change as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning 
Ordinance.  
 
f. 
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.  
 
g. 
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.

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Presented by: 
Joel Landis, Planner 
Reviewed by: 
Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager 
 
Attachments: 
Case Map (1 page) 
 
Zoning Exhibit (1 page) 
 
Narrative Report/Ex. Summary (9 pages) 
 
Engineering Comments (1 page)

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ASPHALT MILLINGS
FUTURE
ASPHALT MILLINGS
OWNER: H & K HOLDINGS TRUST
AUTHORIZED AGENT: PETER 
BATSCHELET
CURRENT ZONING: RU-43
PROPOSED ZONING: IND-2 IUPD
UTILITY COMMITMENT TABLE
WATER: CITY OF PHOENIX
ELECTRICITY: SRP
SEWER: SEPTIC
SCHOOL DISTRICT: LAVEEN
FIRE: CITY OF PHOENIX STATION #39
POLICE: CITY OF PHOENIX
SITE INFORMATION
PROJECT NAME: 5251 S 43RD AVENUE 
CASE/TRACKING NUMBER: Z2022212
REQUEST TO ZONE CHANGE FROM RU-43 TO IND-2
DATE OF RESUBMITTAL: 9/20/2023

NARRATIVE REPORT 
Title Page: 
Project Name: 5251 S 43rd Avenue 
General Location: On the East side of 43rd Avenue between Broadway and Southern Ave. 
APN:  105-69-017L 
Case/Tracking Number: Z2022212 
Date of Resubmittal: September 20, 2023 
Vicinity Map:

Purpose of Request: 
Peter Batschelet, authorized agent to Steve Labrie, is requesting a rezone from RU-43 to IND-2.   
The purpose of the rezone is to allow for outside storage type facilities to have the ability to 
utilize the property to its full potential by allowing it to be used for outdoor commercial storage.  
Currently, the site has a low coverage ratio of less than three percent (3%) which means there 
is a lot of excess land to either be built on or to be used for outside storage.  A large building 
does not conform to the area based on the neighborhood. 
IND-2 allows for construction equipment (including sales, service, rental, and storage), training 
centers (industrial related), truck terminals, and warehousing.  These are the specific uses that 
make sense for this area rather than residential development.  The site currently has a well, city 
water, and a septic system.  Uses will be limited to those allowed by the Maricopa Country 
Environmental Services Department.   
The intent is to allow a business to utilize the current structures on the premises for construction 
and outside storage related businesses. 
Description of Proposal: 
There are approximately 4,750 square feet of structures which consists of a 2,250 square foot 
metal shop which is enclosed, a 1,000 square foot block house, and a 1,500 square foot mobile 
trailer which can easily be converted into an office for administrative purposes.  The block house 
will be remodeled into a break room for employees.  Going back to the large acreage, it will be a 
high probability that a future company will have a fleet of trailers or equipment to store on site 
and that the employees will need a place to congregate.  The mobile trailer has an ADA ramp 
on the west end already.  This is also where the ADA parking is located as there is a concrete 
pad there. 
The property to the north is zoned IND-2, the property to the south is zoned RU-43 with a 
special use permit that allows outside storage, and three of the four parcels across the street to 
the west are IND-2 with the remaining fourth being IND-1.  IND-2 zoning is prevalent in the 
surrounding area. 
The property lends itself well for any business that requires outside storage of vehicles, 
materials, or finished products. 
 
Requested Uses To Be Allowed: 
Existing Use Description per Zoning Ordinance 
 
Any use permitted in the IND-1 Zoning District, including a Medical 
Marijuana Dispensary or a Medical Marijuana Offsite Cultivation 
Location subject to all the regulations specified in the use regulations for 
such IND-1 Zoning District unless the use is otherwise regulated in this 
Section.*1, *8, •14, *15

Construction equipment, including sales, service, rental and storage. 
Farms as defined in Chapter 2 of Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. 
 
Public utility treatment and generating plants including sewage, 
wastewater, water, power, electrical, nuclear and solar, and including 
ancillary offices. Attendant facilities and appurtenances to the above 
uses as well as uses associated with service to the public of water, gas, 
telephone and cable television. Where an electrical generating plant is in 
operation, evaporation ponds and other appurtenances may be 
permitted provided such evaporation ponds or appurtenances are 
associated within the facility being served.*15 
 
Training centers, industrial 
Truck terminals, including service and storage. 
Any other office, laboratory, manufacturing and assembly uses similar to 
those uses enumerated herein which do not create any danger to the 
public health, safety and general welfare in surrounding areas and which 
do not create any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat or 
glare, and which by reason of high value in relation to size and weight of 
merchandise received and shipped create very little truck traffic 
 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses. 
Renewable energy systems are not permitted as a primary use but may 
be permitted as an accessory use as set forth in Section 1206 of this 
Ordinance. Where renewable energy systems involve the generation or 
striate of electricity, only grid-connected or off-grid systems are 
permitted.*8, *12 
 
Yard Regulations 
Requested Variance 
Justification 
Front Yard:   
 
a. All properties abutting a 
public street shall have an 
open setback area 
extending for the full width 
of the property. This setback 
shall be parallel to the 
centerline of the street and 
None 
N/A

shall be measured from the 
setback line or the ultimate 
right-of-way line of a local 
street, and shall be of a 
depth as indicated below:  
 
1. Abutting any major street, 
section line road, State or 
Federal highway not less 
than 20 feet. 
 
2. Abutting collector streets 
and midsection line roads 
not less than 15 feet. 
 
3. Abutting local streets and 
interior streets of industrial 
subdivision not less than ten 
feet.  
 
b. Where the frontage 
between two intersecting 
streets is located partly in 
the IND-2 Zoning District 
and partly in a rural, 
residential or commercial 
zoning district, there shall be 
a front yard equal to the 
front yard required in the 
adjoining rural, residential or 
commercial zoning district, 
but such yard need not 
exceed 25 feet in depth. 
Side Yard: 
 
None required (see Chapter 
9, Section 902., Article 
902.3. - Height Regulations) 
except that:

a. Where a lot is adjacent to 
a rural or residential zoning 
district, there shall be a side 
yard on the side of the lot 
adjacent to such rural or 
residential zoning district 
having a width of not less 
than five feet.  
 
b. Where a corner lot abuts 
a rural or residential zoning 
district, whether or not 
separated by an alley, there 
shall be a side yard on the 
street side of such corner lot 
having a width of not less 
than ten feet.  
 
c. If a side yard is otherwise 
provided it shall have a 
width of not less than three 
feet. 
 
a.  Requesting variance to 
have side yard 
decreased to three feet 
on just the south side of 
the property 
 
 
 
b.  None 
 
 
 
 
 
c. None  
 
There is an existing office 
trailer with an ADA ramp that 
has been on the property for 
25 plus years.  The chassis, 
plumbing, electrical, and all 
components would need to 
moved a couple feet to 
accommodate the setback 
requirement.   
Rear Yard: 
 
Rear Yard: None required 
(see Chapter 9, Section 
902., Article 902.3. - Height 
Regulations) except that 
where a lot abuts a rural or 
residential zoning district 
whether or not separated by 
an alley, there shall be a 
rear yard having a depth of 
not less than 25 feet. 
 
None 
N/A 
 
 
Relationship to Surrounding Properties:

The proposed rezoned to IND-2 is the highest and best use for the parcel.  Due to its large size 
of 4.75 acres, the logical assessment would be to rezone it for compatibility reasons to adjacent 
properties. 
There are four parcels which touch the subject property.  From north to south, the properties are 
defined as the following: 
#1:  An approximate 4.575 acre property with various structures; lease to transportation 
company for fleet storage 
APN:  105-69-017J 
 Zoning: IND-2 
#2:  An approximate 1.25 acre property; leased to transportation company for fleet storage 
APN:  105-69-449 
Zoning: IND-2 
Note:  Same owner as above parcel (APN: 105-69-017J) 
#3:  An approximate 3.10 acre property  
APN:  105-69-500 
Zoning: Rezoned from RU-43 to IND-2 with IUPD Overlay 
#4:  An approximate 3.92 acre property with minimal structures; owner manufactures modular 
homes via special use permit. 
APN:  105-69-452 
Zoning: RU-43 
Additional Note:  Calmat/Vulcan Material mines over 110 acres of material 400 lineal feet east of 
the subject property and nearly 700 lineal feet to the north.  The properties on the west side of 
43rd Avenue are all zoned either IND-1, IND-2, or IND-3 with the exception of one parcel 
(APN:104-76-005K) which is zoned RU-43. 
Location and Accessibility: 
Located between Broadway Road and Southern Avenue on 43rd Avenue, the site is in the 
middle of an industrial area.  The opening of the new Loop 202 freeway system (2 miles to the 
west) along with the Broadway Road expansion project in recent years makes it much easier for 
businesses to get to and from major parts of the valley. 
The access to the property is directly off 43rd Avenue.   
City of Phoenix has jurisdiction on the south side of Southern Avenue which is nearly 1/3 of a 
mile to the south.  We called a representative at the city and they stated there is nothing on the 
horizon indicating that the City of Phoenix intends to annex the area into their general plan.  
Therefore, this will remain a county island area for the foreseeable future.

Circulation System: 
There are currently three gates on the property for internal circulation purposes and capabilities.  
The gates are accessed directly off of 43rd Avenue.   
Based off the preliminary hearing back in June 2022, it was discussed that the site will only be 
allowed one entrance from 43rd Avenue because it’s less than 300’ wide; subject property is 
260’ wide.  The one entrance is already paved with rolled and sealed asphalt.  The site is 780’ 
deep and 260’ wide so once inside the property boundaries, it is more than sufficient to allow for 
maneuverability throughout the yard.  Presently, no additional structures are going to be 
constructed. 
The zoning ordinance requires that all other uses other than a single-family residence require 
paved parking.  Asphalt millings alone is not considered paving because it is not cohesive to 
withstand erosion.  If water were to flow across millings, they would be displaced and 
maintenance would be required to restore its uniformity, where with paving, no maintenance 
would be required.  Therefore, a liquid asphaltic binder/emulsifier will be placed on the millings 
and compacted (rolled). 
 
Development Schedule: 
The below is the drainage plan which was completed by Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.  
The natural topography flows from east to west based on the topographical survey which was 
conducted and submitted to the engineer.  The drainage plan calls for two areas to be dug out 
towards the western entrance.  The two designated areas will be rip-rapped to eliminate future 
erosion along the sloped area.  In the event a heavy rain was to come through the area, the two 
areas are designed to be connected; area at the southwest corner will have an underground 
pipe that runs to the northern retention basin.  The key here is that the northern retention area 
will contain a drywell which will allow water to percolate underground.  Civil & Environmental 
Consultants, Inc., has calculated the depths accordingly to meet development standards

4:1
4:1
6:1
4:1
4:1
6:1
4:1
4:1
TOTAL REQUIRED/PROVIDED SITE RETENTION VOLUM E CALCULATION
MARICOPA COUNTY METHOD OF CALCULATING STORM WATER
RETENTION FOR 100-YEAR, 2-HOUR STORM EVENT
VR = (P/12)*C*A
C = 0.95, P = 2.27 IN
DRAINAGE
AREA
C-VALUE
PRECIPITATION
VOLUME
REQUIRED,
(VR)
VOLUME
PROVIDED,
(VP)
EXCESS/SHORT
(ID)
(SF)
(-)
(IN)
(CF)
(CF)
(CF)
DA-1
19,364
0.95
2.27
3,480
3,642
162
DA-2
15,083
2,711
2,929
219
TOTAL
34,447
-
6,190
6,571
380
NOTE: AREA OF REQUIRED RETENTION IS ONLY FOR RUNOFF CAPTURED WITHIN LIMITS OF DEVELOPMENT
(REFER TO PLAN FOR LIMITS OF DEVELOPMENT).
RETENTION SUMMARY
DRAINAGE
AREA ID
RETENTION
REQUIRED,
(VR)
RETENTION
PROVIDED,
(VP)
EXCESS/SHORT
(CF)
(CF)
(CF)
(CF)
DA-1
3,480
4,954
227
DA-2
2,711
1,463
PARKING CALCULATIONS - MARICOPA COUNTY CHAPTER 11, SECTION 1102.1
INDUSTRIAL
PARKING
REQUIREMENTS
COMMERCIAL
SPACE (SF)
REQUIRED
NUMBER OF
STALLS
INDUSTRIAL ADA
REQUIREMENTS
ADA PARKING
REQUIRED
TOTAL PARKING
STALLS REQUIRED
ONE SPACE FOR
EVERY 600 SF OF
FLOOR AREA
2,000
4
AT LEAST 5% OF
PARKING SHALL BE
HANDICAPABLE
1
4
8
A
B
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
C
D
E
F
G
H
8
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
DESCRIPTION
DATE
NO
REVISION  RECORD
DATE:
DWG SCALE:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
APPROVED BY:
PROJECT NO:
DRAWING NO.:
326-887
AS SHOWN
MAY 2023
JS
MAJ
DRAFT
H&K HOLDINGS REZONE
5251 SOUTH 43RD AVENUE
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85041
www.cecinc.com
11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 3057  -  Phoenix, AZ  85028
Ph: 602.760.2324 · 877.231.2324 · Fax: 602.760.2330
NORTH
C300
PRELIMINARY GRADING &
DRAINAGE PLAN
SURFACE RETENTION VOLUME PROVIDED
RETENTION PROVIDED = (ELEV1-ELEV2)/3*((A1+A2+(A1*A2)^0.5))
BASIN ID
ELEV. (FT)
AREA (SF)
DEPTH DIFF.
(FT)
AVG.
VOLUME
(CF)
CUMULATIVE
VOLUME (CF)
1
1023
398
1024
866
1.00
617
617
1025
1,487
1.00
1,163
1,780
1026
2,263
1.00
1,862
3,642
2
1023
255
1024
650
1.00
437
437
1025
1,206
1.00
914
1,351
1026
1,982
1.00
1,578
2,929
HANDICAP RAMP DETAIL
N.T.S.
ADJACENT TO
STRUCTURE
ROUGH BROOM FINISH,
USE RIPPLE SURFACE PATTERN
RAMP CURB HEIGHT
MATCHES SIDEWALK
ELEVATION
NOTE:
-
ALL HANDICAP RAMPS ARE TO BE
CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ADA REQUIREMENTS.
-
DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE MAY
BE REQUIRED WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND PUBLIC ROADWAY CROSSINGS
SAFETY HANDRAIL PER
MAG STD. DETAIL 145.
1

Community Facilities and Services: 
There are two elementary schools in the general area.  The closest one abuts the Vulcan 
Material mining operation as previously noted.  The address is 3851 W Roeser Road.  The 
second elementary school is in a true residential neighborhood south of Southern Avenue and 
located at 6735 South 47th Avenue. 
The City of Phoenix has a large park identified further east of the initial elementary school.  This 
address is 5500 South 31st Avenue. 
 
Public Utilities and Services: - 
Existing City of Phoenix Water 
SRP Electrical 
Septic system 
• 
The septic system was installed in 1975 and was inspected/certified March 2022 
• 
In speaking with the City Water and Sewer Department, it has been verified that 
there is an 8” sewer line that is 1,200 feet north of the property in 43rd Avenue but 
there are currently no plans to hook up to the sewer system. 
Emergency Services: 
• 
 City of Phoenix Police Department 
• 
City of Phoenix Fire (confirmed via telephone that it is Fire Station #39 which is 
located just over 4 minutes away at 2276 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ  85041)

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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 
Planning & Development 
 
Engineering Plan Review 
Date:    
October 2, 2023 
 
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning & 
Development 
 
Attn: 
Joel Landis, Planner, Planning & Development Services 
 
 
From: 
Bob Fedorka, P.E., Engineering Supervisor, Planning & Development 
Services 
 
cc: 
Michael Norris, P.E., Engineering Manager, Planning & Development 
 
Subject:   
Z2022212 - Zone Change (From RU-43 to IND-2) 
 
(E1 Memo) 
Job Site Address:  5251 S. 43rd Ave, Phoenix 
 
APN(s): 
105-69-017L 
 
This application is to specify zoning for future development and does not include a 
Plan of Development. 
 
PND Engineering Plan Review (DPR, FCD and PND Transportation) has reviewed the 
3rd submittal of the Zone Change application routed for review on September 26, 2023, 
and has no objections subject to the following conditions: 
 
1. Without the submittal of a precise plan of development, no development approval 
is inferred by this review, including, but not limited to number of proposed building 
lots/units, drainage design, access and roadway alignments. These items will be 
addressed as development plans progress and are submitted to the County for 
further review and/or entitlement. 
 
2. Right of Way Dedication to provide a 55’ half-width along the site’s 43rd Avenue 
frontage is required. The right-of-way dedication must be completed prior to the 
issuance of any building permits on the site. 
 
3. Engineering review of re-zone cases is conceptual in nature. All development and 
engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa 
County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards; Floodplain 
Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual; and current 
engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of application for 
construction. 
 
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any additional information.

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Maricopa County 
Environmental Services Department 
Water and Waste Management 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has completed review for the 
H & K Holdings LLC - 105-69-017L planning case(s). Please note the following MCESD 
requirements for site development: 
Onsite Wastewater –  
A Notice of Intent to Discharge application for an onsite wastewater treatment (septic) system is 
required for any construction. Application must be submitted to the MCESD Onsite Wastewater 
Program. 
• 
Wastewater is not permitted to discharge to an adjacent parcel’s septic system. 
 
A Minor Plan Review application must be submitted for any existing system(s) if being utilized and 
if the applicant believes the existing system(s) are adequate in size to support the new use; 
otherwise, a new septic permit/install may be required. 
 
An Onsite Application for Abandonment must be submitted for any onsite wastewater treatment 
(septic) system(s) that are to be abandoned. Then following the abandonment, a Certification of 
Closure/Abandonment must be submitted immediately after the work is completed. 
 
For Onsite Wastewater related questions, please contact the Onsite Program at (602) 506-6666 or 
by email at septicquestions@maricopa.gov. 
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 issued by the Utility is required and must be submitted to MCESD’s Subdivision 
& Infrastructure Program if the site/development will be provided with water and/or reclaimed 
water by a Utility.  A capacity assurance letter issued by the Utility is required to MCESD’s 
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program if the site/development wastewater service is being provided 
by a Utility. 
 
Project Name: H & K Holdings LLC - 105-69-
017L 
Primary Contact Name: Peter Batschelet 
Planning Application Type: Zone Change 
APN(s):  105-69-017L 
Reviewer: Ryan Hall, P.E. 
Email: Ryan.Hall@maricopa.gov 
Phone: 602-918-1241 
Planner Name: Joel Landis 
Planning Case #: Z2022212 
Date: January 3, 2023 
 
Subdivision Infrastructure  
& Planning Program 
301 W. Jefferson St. 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
 
Subdivision@maricopa.gov 
esd.maricopa.gov

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Maricopa County 
Environmental Services Department 
Water and Waste Management 
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 Z2022212, 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.