Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-07-14 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2025-07-14

Maricopa City Hall
 City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center
 Plaza
 Maricopa, AZ 85138
 Ph: (520) 568-9098
 Meeting Agenda Fx: (520) 568-9120
 www.maricopa-az.gov
 Planning & Zoning Commission
 Chair James Singleton
 Vice-Chair Alfonso Juarez III
 Commissioner Robert Brems
 Commissioner Robert Klob
 Commissioner William Robertson
 Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr.
 Commissioner Ted Yocum

Monday, July 14, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



1. Call To Order

 Invocation
 Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call


3. Call to the Public

 If you wish to speak, please complete a speaker card and submit it to the Chairman
 prior to the start of the meeting. The procedures to follow if you address the
 Commission are: Commission requests that you express your ideas in three minutes or
 less and refrain from any personal attacks or derogatory statements about any City
 employee, a fellow citizen, or anyone else, whether in the audience or not. The
 Chairman will limit discussion whenever he deems such an action appropriate to the
 proper conduct of the meeting.

4. Minutes


 4.1 MIN 25-43 The Commission shall review and approve Minutes from the June 23, 2025, meeting.


5. Regular Agenda


 5.1 DRP25-10 PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE: Major Development Review Permit case #
 DRP25-10 Legacy at Porter, a request by Scott Puente, of Upward Architects, on behalf
 of property owner El Dorado Partners 27, LLC, for review of Site, Landscape, Elevation,
 and Photometric Plans for a proposed multi-building commercial retail development on
 approximately 6.61-acres of land within Pinal County Parcel Nos. 510-30-002M and
 510-30-002K, within the City of Maricopa, generally located at the northeast corner of
 W. Applegate Rd. and N. Porter Rd. DISCUSSION ONLY.




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 5.2 DRP25-09 PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE: Major Development Review Permit case #
 DRP25-09 Terrible's C-Store Bowlin, a request by the Tim Rasnake, of Archicon
 Architecture & Interiors, PC, on behalf of Terrible's Gas stations, for review of Site,
 Landscape, Elevation, and Photometric Plans for a proposed gas station with
 convenience store and accessory carwash, on approximately 3.55-acres of land within
 Pinal County Parcel No. 510-30-002D, within the City of Maricopa, generally located at
 the southeast corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. Porter Rd. DISCUSSION ONLY.


 5.3 ZON25-03(2) Motion to Reconsider: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall discuss and take
 action on a motion to reconsider, ZON25-03, a request by Tim Rasnake, of Archicon
 Architecture & Interiors, PC, on behalf of Terrible's Gas stations, to rezone
 approximately 3.55 acres of land from Neighborhood Commercial (NC)Zoning District
 to the General Commercial (GC) Zoning District, located at southeast corner of W.
 Bowlin Road and N. Porter Road. DISCUSSION AND ACTION.


 5.4 ZON25-03(3) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall discuss and take action on a request for a
 Zoning Map Amendment on approximately 3.55 acres effectively rezoning the site from
 the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to the General Commercial (GC) zoning district.
 The site is located at the southeast corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. Porter Rd.
 DISCUSSION AND ACTION.


6. Reports from Commission and/or Staff


7. Executive Session

 The Planning and Zoning Commission may go into executive session for purpose of
 obtaining legal advice from the City’s Attorney on any of the above agenda items
 pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3).

8. Adjournment

 Note: This meeting is open to the public. All interested persons are welcome to
 attend. Supporting documents and staff reports, which were furnished to the
 Commission with this Agenda, are available for review. Notice is hereby given of the
 possibility of a quorum of the Maricopa City Council members at this meeting.

 Physical access to the meeting room will be available 15 minutes prior to the meeting
 start time.

 Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign
 language interpreter, by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 520-316-6970. Requests
 should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.




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Maricopa City Hall
 City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center
 Plaza
 Maricopa, AZ 85138
 Ph: (520) 568-9098
 Meeting Minutes - Final-revised Fx: (520) 568-9120
 www.maricopa-az.gov
 Planning & Zoning Commission
 Chair James Singleton
 Vice-Chair Alfonso Juarez III
 Commissioner Robert Brems
 Commissioner Robert Klob
 Commissioner William Robertson
 Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr.
 Commissioner Ted Yocum

Monday, July 14, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call To Order
 Chair Singleton called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. The invocation was given by
 Commissioner Yocum, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner
 Klob.


 2. Roll Call
 Present 6 - Commissioner Robert Brems, Commissioner Robert Klob, Commissioner
 Ted Yocum, Commissioner William Robertson , Chair James Singleton,
 and Vice Chair Alfonso Juarez III
 Excused 1 - Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr.



 3. Call to the Public
 No members of the public approached the podium during the call to the public.
 No speaker cards were provided by the public.


 4. Minutes

 4.1 MIN 25-43
 The Commission shall review and approve Minutes from the June 23, 2025,
 meeting.


 The commissioners reviewed the minutes from the June 23, 2025, meeting. No
 questions or comments were raised.
 Commissioner Klob moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Brems
 seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.


 5. Regular Agenda

 5.1 DRP25-10
 PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE: Major Development Review Permit
 case # DRP25-10 Legacy at Porter, a request by Scott Puente, of Upward
 Architects, on behalf of property owner El Dorado Partners 27, LLC, for
 review of Site, Landscape, Elevation, and Photometric Plans for a proposed

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 multi-building commercial retail development on approximately 6.61-acres
 of land within Pinal County Parcel Nos. 510-30-002M and 510-30-002K,
 within the City of Maricopa, generally located at the northeast corner of W.
 Applegate Rd. and N. Porter Rd. DISCUSSION ONLY.


 Derek Scheerer, Senior Planner, presented the Legacy at Porter project, a
 multi-building commercial retail development on approximately 6.61 acres. The
 project, located at the northeast corner of West Applegate Road and North Porter
 Road, will be developed in two phases.

 Phase 1 includes:
 •  A 25,000 square foot major tenant building (Goodwill)
 •  A 2,383 square foot drive-thru restaurant building (Pad A)
 •  A 6,550 square foot multi-unit commercial building with a drive-through (Shop A)

 Phase 2 plans include:
 •  A 4,869 square foot multi-tenant building with a drive-through
 •  A 2,400 square foot standalone drive-through restaurant building
 •  A 4,200 square foot commercial building (Pad C)

 The site will have just over 10% open space and landscaping, with 221 parking
 spaces proposed for both phases. Mr. Scheerer presented architectural elevations
 and renderings of the buildings in Phase 1.

 Commissioners raised several questions and concerns:

 Commissioner Robertson inquired about the shared entrances with Copa Flats and
 Home at Maricopa. Mr. Scheerer confirmed that the top entrance is shared with
 Home at Maricopa, while the bottom entrance is a private drive shared with Copa
 Flats.

 Commissioner Yocum expressed concern about parking, noting that while 221
 spaces are provided compared to the requirement of 166, future businesses might
 necessitate more parking. Mr. Scheerer explained that the extra parking provides a
 buffer for potential high-demand tenants and that a traffic engineer's justification is
 required before approval.

 Commissioner Klob raised concerns about the number of drive-through bays (4) in a
 relatively small area, citing examples of traffic issues in similar developments. He
 also questioned the architectural consistency between buildings, particularly noting
 the stark contrast of Pad A (Chipotle) with the other structures.

 The applicant, Scott Puente from Upward Architects, addressed some of these
 concerns:
 • He explained that the drive-through for Shop A is prepared but doesn't have a
 specific user yet.
 • For Pad A (Chipotle), he clarified that the design was driven by the tenant's
 specific operational needs and brand requirements.
 • He acknowledged the commissioners' concerns about architectural consistency
 and agreed to review the designs, particularly the north elevation of the major tenant
 building (Goodwill).
 The commission provided feedback for the applicant to consider:
 • Improve architectural consistency between buildings while maintaining individual
 identities
 • Enhance articulation on building elevations, especially on sides facing residential
 areas

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 The presentation was heard.


 5.2 DRP25-09
 PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE: Major Development Review Permit
 case # DRP25-09 Terrible's C-Store Bowlin, a request by the Tim Rasnake, of
 Archicon Architecture & Interiors, PC, on behalf of Terrible's Gas stations,
 for review of Site, Landscape, Elevation, and Photometric Plans for a
 proposed gas station with convenience store and accessory carwash, on
 approximately 3.55-acres of land within Pinal County Parcel No.
 510-30-002D, within the City of Maricopa, generally located at the southeast
 corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. Porter Rd. DISCUSSION ONLY.


 Derek Scheerer, Senior Planner, presented the updated plans for Terrible's gas
 station, convenience store, and car wash on approximately 3.55 acres at the
 southeast corner of West Bowlin Road and North Porter Road. The presentation
 highlighted changes made in response to previous commission and community
 feedback:

 1. Relocation of the car wash: The car wash was moved to the south side of the
 building, with the exit facing west towards commercial development instead of
 residential areas.
 2. Elimination of the south canopy: The total pump count was reduced from 20 to
 14.
 3. Site layout adjustments: The entire operation was moved 6 feet south, further
 from residential areas.
 4. Enhanced landscaping: Additional trees and landscaping were added, particularly
 on the southern boundary.
 5. Sound attenuation measures: 8-foot CMU block walls were added to deflect
 noise from the car wash.
 6. Vacuum relocation: Vacuum stations were moved to the west side of the site,
 away from residences.
 7. Operating hours restriction: The car wash and vacuums will only operate from 7
 AM to 8 PM.

 The applicant's team, led by Stephen Anderson from Gammage and Burnham,
 elaborated on these changes and addressed commissioners' concerns:

 Commissioner Klob expressed ongoing concerns about traffic flow, particularly
 regarding the proximity of entrance/exit points to existing driveways across the street.
 He also raised issues about potential noise from the car wash affecting nearby
 residences.

 Commissioner Yocum inquired about specific decibel levels produced by the car
 wash equipment and how far the sound would carry.

 In response, the applicant and city staff agreed to:

 1. Provide an acoustic study to ensure compliance with city noise ordinances.
 2. Work with the city on implementing "Plan B" pork chop designs for
 right-in/right-out only access points.
 3. Ensure non-illuminated signage on sides facing residential areas.
 4. Potentially increase the height of sound attenuation walls.
 The presentation was heard.


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 5.3 ZON25-03(2)
 Motion to Reconsider: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall discuss
 and take action on a motion to reconsider, ZON25-03, a request by Tim
 Rasnake, of Archicon Architecture & Interiors, PC, on behalf of Terrible's Gas
 stations, to rezone approximately 3.55 acres of land from Neighborhood
 Commercial (NC)Zoning District to the General Commercial (GC) Zoning
 District, located at southeast corner of W. Bowlin Road and N. Porter Road.
 DISCUSSION AND ACTION.
 The commission discussed whether to reconsider the previous decision on rezoning
 the Terrible's gas station site.

 Commissioner Robertson moved to reconsider ZON25-03. Commissioner
 Yocum seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

 5.4 ZON25-03(3)
 The Planning and Zoning Commission shall discuss and take action on a
 request for a Zoning Map Amendment on approximately 3.55 acres
 effectively rezoning the site from the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to the
 General Commercial (GC) zoning district. The site is located at the southeast
 corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. Porter Rd. DISCUSSION AND ACTION.
 The commission discussed the request to rezone approximately 3.55 acres from
 Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC) for the Terrible's gas
 station project.

 Derek Scheerer reiterated that the rezoning is consistent with the general plan
 designation for the property. He noted that while a gas station and convenience store
 are already permitted by right, the car wash requires the rezoning.

 Ronald Angerme, a resident of Glennwilde, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. He
 acknowledged the applicant's revisions but expressed ongoing concerns about safety
 issues and the changing character of the area since the original zoning.

 After discussion, the commission decided to add a stipulation requiring an acoustic
 study to ensure compliance with the city's noise ordinances:

 • Consider raising wall heights around the car wash to better contain sound and
 light
 • Ensure adequate landscaping and mature trees for buffering
 Commissioner Yocum moved to approve ZON25-03(3) with the added
 stipulation requiring an acoustic study to confirm compliance with the city's
 noise ordinances. Vice Chair Juarez III seconded the motion. The motion
 passed unanimously.


 6. Reports from Commission and/or Staff
 Commissioner Klob raised a question about the number of zoning notification signs
 required for projects, noting that the Terrible's site had four signs which seemed
 excessive and potentially costly for applicants.

 Rick Williams, Planning Manager, agreed to review signage requirements and bring
 back information to the commission in September, along with comparisons to other
 municipalities in the valley.

 Mr. Williams also reported that the next commission meeting would be held in two

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 weeks with 2-3 items on the agenda.


 7. Executive Session
 No executive session was conducted.



 8. Adjournment
 The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 PM.

 A motion was made by Commissioner Yocum, seconded by Commissioner
 Klob, to Adjourn. The motion carried unanimously.


 Certification of Minutes
 I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the
 minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission, held on the 14th day of July,
 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a
 quorum was present.

 Dated this 28th day of July, 2025.



 __________________________
 James Kamstra
 Assistant Planner




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