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City of Maricopa  
Maricopa, AZ 85138  
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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Planning & Zoning Commission  
Chair James Singleton  
Vice Chair Robert Klob  
Commissioner Robert Brems  
Commissioner William Robertson  
Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr.  
Commissioner Chad Whittle  
Commissioner Ted Yocum  
Monday, February 9, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
1.  
2.  
Call To Order  
Roll Call  
Chair Singleton called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 6:01  
PM. Chair Singleton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.  
5 -  
Present  
Absent  
Commissioner Robert Brems, Commissioner Ted Yocum, Chair James  
Singleton, Commissioner Chad Whittle, and Vice Chair Robert Klob  
2 - Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr., and Commissioner William Robertson  
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  
The Commission shall approve the Minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting.  
4.1  
MIN 26-12  
The Commission reviewed the Minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting. No  
questions or comments were raised.  
Motion to approve the Minutes was made by Commissioner Yocum and  
seconded by Commissioner Brems. The motion passed unanimously.  
5.  
Agenda and Public Hearings  
ZON 25-06  
5.1  
PUBLIC HEARING: A request by the City of Maricopa to rezone two parcels of land  
that total ±2.1 acres, from the county Transitional (TR) zoning district to the municipal  
General Mixed-Use (MU-G) zoning district, generally located 0.1-miles east of North  
Maya Angelou Drive on West Bowlin Road. DISCUSSION AND ACTION.  
James Kamstra, Assistant Planner, clarified that this was a city-initiated rezoning  
request for two parcels owned by ETP Investments.  
Mr. Kamstra detailed the location as east of North Maya Angelou Drive and north of  
West Bowlin Road, encompassing two parcels totaling 2.1 acres (Lot 4E at 1 acre and  
Lot 4F at 1.1 acres). He explained this was a "like-for-like" rezone from the county  
Transitional (TR) zone to the city's General Mixed-Use (MU-G) zone.  
Mr. Kamstra outlined the site history which included a replat of Lot 4 into seven  
different parcels in February 2024. He added in August 2024, the city abandoned  
portions of the right-of-way on Lots 4E and 4F. Finally, he said in September 2024,  
ETP Investments acquired the parcels from the city.  
Mr. Kamstra explained that the proposed rezoning aligned with both the General Plan  
and zoning code requirements. He conveyed that the land use designation for the  
parcels is Employment, which is compatible with the proposed General Mixed-Use  
zoning. He noted that while the employment designation does not include residential  
uses, this rezone is considered appropriate as it maintains consistency with the prior  
zoning classification.  
Mr. Kamstra ensured the rezone met all three specific requirements in the zoning  
code, which include consistency with the General Plan, the necessity to achieve the  
desired land use balance, and the promotion of orderly growth and protection of public  
welfare.  
Regarding public outreach, Mr. Kamstra mentioned that all public noticing  
requirements were met. He highlighted a neighborhood meeting was held at the library  
on January 15, though no residents attended.  
Chair Singleton opened the public hearing, but no members of the public came forward  
to speak. The public hearing was then closed.  
Commissioner Klob expressed support for the rezoning as a first step toward  
developing the site, noting his excitement about its potential for shopping,  
entertainment, or restaurants. Commissioner Yocum also noted that the rezoning  
adheres to the General Plan's employment designation, which explicitly states  
residential uses are not intended.  
Motion to approve the Bowlin and Maya Angelou Rezone was made by  
Commissioner Brems and seconded by Commissioner Whittle. The motion  
passed unanimously.  
6.  
Reports from Commission and/or Staff  
Rick Williams, Planning and Zoning Manager, provided updates on upcoming  
meetings. He announced that the next meeting would be held off-site at the library on  
March 23rd at 6:00 PM for the first General Plan discussion. He noted that Chair  
Singleton and Vice Chair Klob would be absent, and stressed the importance of having  
a quorum. Mr. Williams requested that commissioners notify him in advance of any  
conflicts with this meeting or the April 27th action meeting for the General Plan, which  
will be held at City Hall at 6:00 PM.  
Chair Singleton informed the Commission that he would be absent from the March  
23rd meeting because he is running for City Council and must submit signatures by  
5:00 PM that day.  
Mr. Williams expressed appreciation for Chair Singleton's service on the Commission,  
thanking him for his contributions and the conversations they've had over the past two  
years.  
7.  
Executive Session  
No executive session was conducted.  
8.  
Adjournment  
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.  
Motion to adjourn was made by Commission Yocum, seconded by  
Commissioner Brems. The motion passed unanimously.  
Certification of 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 February, 2026. I further certify that  
the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.  
Dated this 9th day of March, 2026.  
__________________________  
James Kamstra  
Assistant Planner