Planning & Zoning Commission on 2025-09-22 6:00 PM — Maricopa, AZ
Date: 2025-09-24

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


 Chair James Singleton
 Vice-Chair Alfonso Juarez
 Commissioner Robert Brems
 Commissioner Robert Klob
 Commissioner William Robertson
 Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr.
 Commissioner Ted Yocum

Monday, September 22, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



1. Call To Order

 Chair James Singleton called to order at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Yocum led the
 invocation, and Vice-Chair Juarez led the 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 25-55 The Commission shall approve the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting.


5. Regular Agenda


 5.1 PAD25-06 Public Hearing: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall discuss and take action on a
 request for a Zoning Map Amendment on approximately 9.33 +/- acres effectively
 rezoning the site from the D3 Copper Sky Planned Area Development zoning district to
 the Copper Sky Medical Campus Planned Area Development zoning district. The site is
 generally located at the southeast corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. John Wayne Pkwy.
 DISCUSSION AND ACTION.




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 5.2 ZON25-04 Public Hearing: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall discuss and take action on a
 request for a Zoning Map Amendment on approximately +/- 2.21 acres effectively
 rezoning the site from the CB-2 (General Business) zoning district to the GC (General
 Commercial) zoning district. The site is generally located at the southwest corner of W.
 Honeycutt Rd. and N. Porter Rd. DISCUSSION AND ACTION.


 5.3 DRP25-13 PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE: Major Development Review Permit case #
 DRP25-13, a request by Tim Rasnake of Archicon Architecture & Interiors, PC, on behalf
 of Terrible's Gas Stations, for review of Site, Landscape, Rendering and Elevations, and
 Photometric Plans for a proposed gas station with convenience store on approximately
 2.21-acres of land within Pinal County Parcel No. 510-24-001G, within the City of
 Maricopa, generally located at the southwest corner of W. Honeycutt Rd. and N. Porter
 Rd. DISCUSSION ONLY


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

 Chair James Singleton
 Vice-Chair Alfonso Juarez
 Commissioner Robert Brems
 Commissioner Robert Klob
 Commissioner William Robertson
 Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr.
 Commissioner Ted Yocum

Monday, September 22, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chambers



 1. Call To Order

 Chair James Singleton called to order at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Yocum led the
 invocation, and Vice-Chair Juarez led the Pledge of Allegiance.


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


 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 25-55 The Commission shall approve the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting.

 The commissioners reviewed the minutes from the July 28, 2025, meeting. No
 questions or comments were raised.

 Motion to approve the minutes was made by Vice-Chair Juarez, seconded by
 Commissioner Yocum. The motion passed unanimously.


 5. Regular Agenda

 5.1 PAD25-06 Public Hearing: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall discuss and take action on
 a request for a Zoning Map Amendment on approximately 9.33 +/- acres effectively
 rezoning the site from the D3 Copper Sky Planned Area Development zoning district to
 the Copper Sky Medical Campus Planned Area Development zoning district. The site
 is generally located at the southeast corner of W. Bowlin Rd. and N. John Wayne
 Pkwy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION.

 Derek Scheerer, Senior Planner, presented the details of item 5.1 on the Copper Sky
 Medical Campus Planned Area Development. He explained that the proposal would
 remove this portion from the previous PAD to create a new PAD for the Copper Sky


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 Medical Campus. The focus would be on constructing an ER hospital that could range
 from 1-2 stories at 60,000 square feet up to 4 stories with 100,000 square feet, with a
 minimum of 24 medical surgical inpatient beds, one operating procedural room, an
 emergency department with 10 treatment bays, and diagnostic imaging capabilities
 including CAT scans, MRIs, and X-rays. The facility would include a helipad primarily
 for patient transfers out of the facility, not for bringing trauma patients in.

 The proposal outlined potential build-out scenarios, which included Medical Office
 Building 1 up to 3 stories, 30,000-80,000 square feet, featuring outpatient services and
 ambulatory surgery; Medical Office Building 2, up to 2 stories and 40,000 square feet,
 also providing outpatient services and ambulatory surgery; and an optional retail
 building, 1 story and 15,000 square feet, intended to support the medical campus. Site
 access would feature an emergency entrance off West Bowland Road, a main entrance
 off North Greythorn Drive, restricted access from North John Wayne Parkway, and
 both vehicle and pedestrian cross-connections with the property to the south.

 Jesse Slim of BR Companies, the applicant, provided a brief presentation on the goals
 and vision for the project. He emphasized that they were focusing on a medical
 campus component with healthcare for the property, complemented by retail uses. Mr.
 Slim mentioned that a main goal was attracting and retaining staff through a
 comprehensive campus approach, aiming to keep healthcare spending locally and
 supporting the city's economy.

 AJ Thomas, President of BR Companies Healthcare Development, added that the
 18-month timeline would be for the outpatient component and the 36-month timeline for
 the hospital, though they might develop both simultaneously.

 Vice-Chair Juarez expressed concern about the left-in entrance from John Wayne
 Parkway. Mr. Scheerer explained that while it would currently be an unprotected left
 turn, a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) at the Development Review Permit stage would
 determine if a traffic light or other control was warranted.
 Commissioner Robertson sought clarification on the phasing, which Mr. Thomas
 confirmed would be 18 months for the outpatient facility and 36 months for the
 hospital, though they might be built together if the operator preferred.

 Commissioner Klob inquired about healthcare provider affiliations. Mr. Thomas stated
 they couldn't disclose specific operators due to NDAs but assured they were speaking
 with providers who would offer a larger hospital than the current micro-hospital in
 Maricopa. Commissioner Klob also expressed concern about parking, to which Mr.
 Thomas replied they were planning for surface parking with potential overflow
 arrangements with the city.

 Commissioner Yocum asked if they had spoken with local physicians. Mr. Thomas
 noted there was significant interest from local doctors, as there was currently no
 dedicated medical office building in Maricopa, with physicians operating out of strip
 malls.

 Commissioner Thomas expressed appreciation for the new medical facility, asking
 about its size. Mr. Thomas explained it would be considerably larger than the current
 9-bed micro-hospital, with a minimum of 24 beds, possibly up to 48 beds depending
 on the operator's needs.

 Motion to approve PAD 25-06 was made by Commissioner Yocum, seconded by
 Commissioner Thomas. The motion passed unanimously.


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 5.2 ZON25-04 Public Hearing: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall discuss and take action on
 a request for a Zoning Map Amendment on approximately +/- 2.21 acres effectively
 rezoning the site from the CB-2 (General Business) zoning district to the GC (General
 Commercial) zoning district. The site is generally located at the southwest corner of
 W. Honeycutt Rd. and N. Porter Rd. DISCUSSION AND ACTION.

 Derek Scheerer, Senior Planner, presented the details for item 5.2 for a like-for-like
 rezone to transition the property from Pinal County legacy zoning to the city's current
 zoning ordinance. The uses allowed in both districts are essentially the same. The
 applicant, Tim Rasnake of Archicon Architecture, proposed a 7-pump gasoline service
 station with a 6,186 square foot convenience store and parking for 43 vehicles. Site
 access would include right-in/right-out only entrances on both Honeycutt and Porter
 Roads, with a median installation on Porter Road to prevent left turns.

 Chair Singleton opened the public hearing, and three residents addressed the
 commission:

 Ronald Angerme expressed concerns about the lack of a wall along the southern
 boundary where the project borders residential homes. He requested that a concrete
 wall be required as a condition of approval, consistent with other commercial
 developments adjacent to residential areas in Maricopa.

 Britney Pasola raised concerns about pedestrian safety, noting the area has six
 schools along Porter Road, and children have been hit by vehicles in the area. She
 suggested reducing the speed limit from 45 to 35 mph near schools and other
 high-traffic pedestrian areas.

 A resident named Cathy questioned the need for two 24-hour businesses next to each
 other, referring to the existing Circle K across the street.

 Commissioner Klob expressed concerns about using the General Commercial zoning
 designation rather than Neighborhood Commercial, given the site's small size and
 proximity to homes. He worried that approving the GC zoning would allow future uses
 like auto repair that might burden homeowners.

 Derek Scheerer and Rudy Lopez, Development Services Director, explained that the
 city's general plan directs them to convert Pinal County zoning to equivalent city
 zoning, making this a straightforward administrative change. They noted that CB-2 and
 GC zoning districts have essentially the same permitted uses.

 Multiple commissioners expressed support for requiring a perimeter wall between the
 commercial development and adjacent residences. Brett Griffin, development manager
 with Terrible's, stated they were open to building a wall, having initially planned a pony
 wall with dense vegetation.

 Commissioner Robertson initially moved to table the item to give Terrible's time to
 consider the feedback. Motion to table ZON 25-04 was made by Commissioner
 Robertson, seconded by Commissioner Klob. The motion passed unanimously.

 After further discussion with the applicant about the perimeter wall and stormwater
 runoff, the commission made a motion to reconsider ZON25-04. Motion to reconsider
 ZON 25-04 was made by Commissioner Yocum, seconded by Vice-Chair Juarez. The
 motion passed unanimously.

 Commissioner Klob emphasized concerns with rezoning the property for like-for-like

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 zoning. Motion to deny ZON 25-04 was made by Commissioner Klob and no second
 was made. The motion failed.

 Chair Singleton questioned the purpose of the rezone for this specific property. Mr.
 Scheerer and Mr. Lopez provided further clarification that one of the General Plan’s
 objectives is to transition all properties located within the city limits to the city zoning
 code.

 Motion to approve ZON 25-04 was made by Commissioner Brems, seconded by
 Vice-Chair Juarez. The motion carried with the following vote:

 Aye, 5- Brems,Commissioner Thomas,Commissioner Yocum,Commissioner
 Robertson, and Vice Chair Juarez III

 Nay, 2- Commissioner Klob, and Chair Singleton

 5.3 DRP25-13 PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE: Major Development Review Permit case #
 DRP25-13, a request by Tim Rasnake of Archicon Architecture & Interiors, PC, on
 behalf of Terrible's Gas Stations, for review of Site, Landscape, Rendering and
 Elevations, and Photometric Plans for a proposed gas station with convenience store
 on approximately 2.21-acres of land within Pinal County Parcel No. 510-24-001G,
 within the City of Maricopa, generally located at the southwest corner of W. Honeycutt
 Rd. and N. Porter Rd. DISCUSSION ONLY

 Derek Scheerer, Senior Planner, presented item 5.3 for informational purposes only
 regarding the Development Review Permit for the Terrible's Gas Station project.

 Commissioners reiterated their desire for a perimeter wall surrounding the entire
 property to mitigate concerns about light, noise, and trash potentially affecting
 neighboring residential properties. Brett Griffin from Terrible's confirmed they would
 work with staff on incorporating a wall into their plans.

 Derek Scheerer addressed Commissioner Robertson's concerns about stormwater
 management, explaining that all on-site drainage would be kept on-site in subsurface
 storage with dry wells. Off-site drainage would be channelized through the site without
 commingling with on-site water.
 The presentation was heard.


 6. Reports from Commission and/or Staff

 Mr. Lopez announced that Stagecoach Days would be held from October 15-26, with
 main events on October 24-26 at Pacana Park. He invited commissioners to help staff
 a booth to provide information about the Planning and Zoning Division and the General
 Plan 2026.

 Commissioner Robertson requested a future agenda item to discuss state legislative
 bills that could affect planning and zoning in communities, which Mr. Lopez agreed to
 consider.


 7. Executive Session

 No executive session was conducted.


 8. Adjournment

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 The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 PM.

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




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