Planning & Zoning Commission on 2026-03-09 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2026-03-09

Maricopa City Hall
 City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center
 Plaza
 Maricopa, AZ 85138
 Meeting Agenda Ph: (520) 568-9098
 Fx: (520) 568-9120
 Planning & Zoning Commission www.maricopa-az.gov


 Vice Chair Robert Klob
 Commissioner Robert Brems
 Commissioner William Robertson
 Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr.
 Commissioner Chad Whittle
 Commissioner Ted Yocum

Monday, March 9, 2026 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 26-19 The Commission shall approve minutes from the February 9, 2026, meeting.


5. Agenda and Public Hearings


 5.1 GPA25-03 PUBLIC HEARING: Minor General Plan Amendment, GPA25-03 Sunrise Ranch:
 A request by Gammage and Burnham on behalf of Dozerland, LLC to amend the
 Maricopa General Plan, redesignating approximately 12.94 gross acres of land from the
 Medium Density Residential (2-6 du/ac) land use category to the High Density
 Residential (6+ du/ac) land use category, generally located approximately one half mile
 west of the northwest corner of State Route 238 and N. Green Road. DISCUSSION AND
 ACTION.




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 5.2 PAD25-04 PUBLIC HEARING: Planned Area Development, PAD25-04 Sunrise Ranch:
 A request by Gammage and Burnham on behalf of Dozerland, LLC to rezone
 approximately ±150.86 acres of land from Industrial Zone (CI-2) to Planned Area
 Development (PAD), for the purpose of establishing development standards for a
 residential community known as Sunrise Ranch, generally located approximately one half
 mile west of the northwest corner of State Route 238 and N. Green Road. DISCUSSION
 AND ACTION.


 5.3 PZ 26-03 Election of Officers: Discussion and possible action to elect a Chairman and possibly a
 Vice-chairman for the Maricopa Planning Commission remaining 2026 term.
 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
 Meeting Minutes - Final Ph: (520) 568-9098
 Fx: (520) 568-9120
 Planning & Zoning Commission www.maricopa-az.gov

 Vice Chair Robert Klob
 Commissioner Robert Brems
 Commissioner William Robertson
 Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr.
 Commissioner Chad Whittle
 Commissioner Ted Yocum

Monday, March 9, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call To Order

 Vice Chair Klob called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The invocation was given by
 Commissioner Yocum, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner
 Robertson.


 2. Roll Call
 Present 4 - Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr., Commissioner Ted Yocum,
 Commissioner William Robertson , and Commissioner Chad Whittle


 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 26-19 The Commission shall approve minutes from the February 9, 2026, meeting.

 The Commission reviewed the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. No
 questions or comments were raised.

 Motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Whittle and
 seconded by Commissioner Brems. The motion passed unanimously.


 5. Agenda and Public Hearings

 5.1 GPA25-03 PUBLIC HEARING: Minor General Plan Amendment, GPA25-03 Sunrise Ranch:
 A request by Gammage and Burnham on behalf of Dozerland, LLC to amend the
 Maricopa General Plan, redesignating approximately 12.94 gross acres of land from
 the Medium Density Residential (2-6 du/ac) land use category to the High Density
 Residential (6+ du/ac) land use category, generally located approximately one half mile
 west of the northwest corner of State Route 238 and N. Green Road. DISCUSSION
 AND ACTION.

 LaRee Mason, Associate Planner, explained that this project addresses the city's 2025
 housing needs assessment which identified missing middle housing including
 condominiums, townhomes, duplexes, and patio homes. The proposal includes 50


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 acres of usable open space with community pedestrian trails and connectivity to the
 broader master plan trails network system.

 Commissioner Robertson asked several questions about the retaining wall variance
 (8-foot walls with 2 feet retaining and 6 feet screening), commercial nodes, density
 allowances up to 24 dwelling units per acre, and whether the proposed units would be
 rentals or for purchase. Mrs. Mason clarified that while high density residential allows
 up to 24 units per acre, the development standards would prevent reaching that density
 without returning for additional approvals.

 Commissioner Yocum inquired about purple pipe infrastructure for non-potable
 irrigation and wastewater management systems throughout the project.

 Vice Chair Klob questioned the decision between Option A and Option B development
 standards and noted concerns about the two roundabouts planned for SR 238, showing
 concern for the way drivers will handle the roundabouts.

 Commissioner Robertson observed that much of the advertised open space consists
 of drainage areas and washes, which Mrs. Mason confirmed, noting the project takes
 advantage of the V-Call wash to create walkable spaces with vistas.

 Stephen Anderson, land use attorney with Gammage and Burnham, presented for the
 applicant, explaining that Dozerland, LLC represents a Nebraska family seeking to
 entitle the property for sale. He emphasized their agreement with all 10 staff conditions
 and noted no community opposition, with no attendees at their neighborhood meeting.

 Mr. Anderson clarified that the development standards were crafted specifically to
 prevent apartment construction while allowing single family attached housing options.
 He explained that Options A and B were designed to limit density and that any future
 apartment development would require returning through the full PAD amendment
 process.

 Mr. Anderson highlighted that the project proposes 489 single family homes on 137
 acres (approximately 3.6 units per acre) plus the single family attached area. Anderson
 emphasized that 92% of the site would remain single family detached residential, with
 only 8% (13 acres) designated for higher density attached housing.

 Commissioner Thomas asked about the dramatic reduction in lot sizes from 7,000
 square feet to 2,400-2,500 square feet in Options A and B. Mr. Anderson explained
 this creates ownership opportunities for townhomes and patio homes rather than
 apartments, spreading units across individual lots instead of vertical apartment
 buildings.

 Vice Chair Klob expressed significant concerns about housing diversity in Maricopa,
 noting that 79% of lots in this development would be 45 feet wide or smaller,
 accommodating only 30-35 foot wide homes. He worried about the abundance of small
 lot developments limiting housing diversity and the lack of move-up housing options for
 existing residents. He emphasized the community needs affordable housing in addition
 to larger lot developments to attract executives, doctors, and other professionals.

 Mr. Anderson responded that while the current proposal reflects market demand for
 smaller lots, the PAD structure would allow for larger lots in the future if market
 conditions change, though it prevents increases in density.



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 Vice Chair Klob praised the attached product concept as desperately needed by the
 community but expressed concerns about it potentially evolving into single family
 rental rather than for-sale housing. He noted the liability challenges with condominiums
 and limited professionals willing to work on for-sale attached products.

 Mr. Anderson mentioned pending state legislation to address condominium liability
 issues, with expectations of a striker bill before the session ends.

 Chandra McCarthy from EPS Group addressed infrastructure questions, noting that
 purple pipe/reclaimed water likely isn't available for connection at the Smith-Enke
 Road connection point, though they would research this further.

 Randy Dodson, a resident at 42775 West Darter Drive, spoke during public comment
 expressing concerns about the proposed roundabouts on SR 238 given the 55-60 mph
 speed limit, worrying about safety issues with trash trucks and other vehicles
 navigating the roundabouts at high speeds.

 Motion to approve GPA25-03 was made by Commissioner Yocum, seconded by
 Commissioner Thomas. The motion carried with the following vote:

 Aye, 4- Brems,Commissioner Thomas,Commissioner Yocum, and Klob

 Nay, 2- Commissioner Robertson, and Commissioner Whittle

 5.2 PAD25-04 PUBLIC HEARING: Planned Area Development, PAD25-04 Sunrise Ranch:
 A request by Gammage and Burnham on behalf of Dozerland, LLC to rezone
 approximately ±150.86 acres of land from Industrial Zone (CI-2) to Planned Area
 Development (PAD), for the purpose of establishing development standards for a
 residential community known as Sunrise Ranch, generally located approximately one
 half mile west of the northwest corner of State Route 238 and N. Green Road.
 DISCUSSION AND ACTION.

 The same presentation and discussion applied to items 5.1, GPA25-03, and 5.2,
 PAD25-04. No further discussion was conducted after item 5.2 was introduced.

 Motion to approve PAD25-04 was made by Commissioner Yocum, seconded by
 Commissioner Thomas. The motion carried with the following vote:

 Aye, 4- Brems,Commissioner Thomas,Commissioner Yocum, and Klob

 Nay, 2- Commissioner Robertson, and Commissioner Whittle

 5.3 PZ 26-03 Election of Officers: Discussion and possible action to elect a Chairman and possibly a
 Vice-chairman for the Maricopa Planning Commission remaining 2026 term.
 DISCUSSION AND ACTION.

 Rick Williams, Planning and Zoning Division Manager, explained that with the chair's
 resignation, the Commission needed to elect a new chair and possibly a new vice chair
 for the remainder of the 2026 term.

 Commissioner Brems nominated Vice Chair Klob for chair. Commissioner
 Thomas seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 Chair Klob nominated Commissioner Brems for vice chair. Commissioner
 Thomas seconded. Motion passed unanimously.


 6. Reports from Commission and/or Staff

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 Mr. Williams provided updates on upcoming meetings, noting that the March 23rd
 meeting would be held at the library for the first off-site Major General Plan
 Amendment meeting. Vice Chair Brems would lead that meeting as Chair Klob would
 be out of the country. The April 7th meeting would return to city hall for the second
 General Plan update meeting.

 Commissioner Robertson requested regular staff reports including approved DRPs
 (Development Review Permits), preliminary and final plats, and construction permits,
 preferably on a quarterly basis to keep the commission and public informed about
 development activity. Mr. Williams agreed to develop this reporting structure after
 getting through the general plan update process.

 Chair Klob requested inclusion of legislative updates in the quarterly reports,
 particularly development-related bills working through the state legislature that could
 impact city operations. Mr. Williams confirmed they were monitoring numerous bills
 and would provide updates once the legislative session progressed further, noting
 extensive ongoing communications with the city's legislative liaison.


 7. Executive Session

 No executive session was conducted.


 8. Adjournment

 The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 PM.

 Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Yocum, seconded by
 Commissioner Thomas. The motion passed unanimously.


 Certification of the Minutes

 I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the
 minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of
 Maricopa, Arizona, held on the 9th day of March, 2026. I further certify that the
 meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

 Dated this 23rd day of March, 2026.



 __________________________

 James Kamstra
 Assistant Planner




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