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Meeting Minutes - Final

Planning & Zoning Commission

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

Call To Order

Roll Call

Chair James Singleton called to order at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Yocum led the

invocation, and Vice-Chair Juarez led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Present

Commissioner Robert Klob, Commissioner Maurice Thomas Jr.,

Commissioner Ted Yocum, Commissioner William Robertson , Chair James

Singleton, and Vice Chair Alfonso Juarez III

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.

Minutes

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

4.1

MIN 25-55

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.

Regular Agenda

PAD25-06

5.1

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

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.

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

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:

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Aye,

Brems,Commissioner Thomas,Commissioner Yocum,Commissioner

Robertson, and Vice Chair Juarez III

2 - Commissioner Klob, and Chair Singleton

Nay,

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.

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.

Executive Session

No executive session was conducted.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 PM.

Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Yocum, seconded by

Commissioner Klob. The motion passed unanimously.