Planning and Zoning Commission Action Minutes - Regular Meeting

Maverik Retail Sales, Convenience with Fuel Facility CUP 26-001

The applicant/owner is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a retail sale, convenience with fuel facility for a proposed Maverik development in the eastern portion of 1400 E. Pima Street (APN 402-20-011A) with I-1 Light Industry zoning. Discussion, public comment, and possible action. - Staff Presentation - Questions from Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Comments - Floor/Public Discussion Closed: Motion/Discussion and Vote Commissioner Ron Henry and Chairperson Steve McClure recused themselves from the discussion, agenda item IV. Business item (A) Maverik Retail Sales, Convenience with Fuel Facility CUP 26-001. Vice-Chairperson Steve Holt conducted the meeting regarding Maverik Retail Sales, Convenience with Fuel Facility CUP 26-001. Presentation: Town Attorney Allen Quist stated that Chairperson Steve McClure and Commissioner Ron Henry will not participate in the discussion of item A, Maverik Retail Sales, Convenience with Fuel Facility CUP 26-001. Ryan Stevenson, with Logan Simpson presented a PowerPoint presentation. Location is 1400 E. Pima Street, APN 402-20-011A. General Plan Land Use: Industrial Business Park. Zoning District: I1, Light Industry. Surrounding zoning: Light Industry. Details of the property: current total parcel, 6,674 acres. Maverik Project Site: 3,589 acres. Surrounding uses: West, ADOT yard (Elks Lodge). East, vacant AZ State Land. North, Gila Bend Rodeo Grounds. South, SR-85 and vacant land. Operations: The project will offer 24-hour fuel, food & beverage, as well as restroom facilities. Onsite fresh food preparation and offerings, as well as packaged food and beverages are provided. Additional outdoor seating adjacent to the store is provided. Some outdoor displays of merchandise may occur and propane tank rental. Three Conditions for CUP-26-001: 1. Extend the Town's 12" Water Main from its current termini near the Elks Lodge Building easterly within ADOT ROW to the east line of the proposed Maverik site property line to Town standards and approval. 2. The lighting of the two driveways along Papago Street must be hooked up to permanent power supply as part of the Maverik project and all existing sidewalk light poles in conflict will be relocated as shown on the Maverik Site Plan. 3. Prior to site plan or subdivision approval, continued vehicular access to the remainder of the Elk's Lodge parcel from Papago Street, including any required dustproof surfacing for modified access areas, shall be addressed in conformance with Town Code and applicable State air-quality requirements. Commissioner Robert Catalana asked for an explanation as to why there were only three conditions when information given prior had four. Ryan Stevenson replied that there were four conditions during communications with the applicant, and through our discussions that occurred, they were able to reduce the four conditions to three. Commissioner Robert Catalana asked about the 40" high wall. Ryan Stevenson said that it was taken out as a wall was not required. Requirements in the zoning code is for landscaping. Commissioner Robert Catalana reference number two, the lighting of the two driveways along Papago being hooked up to permanent power. Ryan Stevenson explained that lighting regarding Commissioner Catalana question was walkways and that the importance was the lighting for the driveway. Gila Bend Town Engineer Dale Miller mentioned that in addition to the sidewalk lights, low-level lights, solar-powered lights, the applicant was relocating any lights that were falling within those new roadway entrances. Town of Gila Bend Community Planner, Sandra Hoffman said originally it was discussed that all the solar lights be hardwired. After evaluating the number of lights, the lighting got reduced to just the ones in relation to the impact from Maverik development. Conditions must related to the impact from the project. Allen Quest commented that Sandra is right, there must be a correlation between the impact from a project and the required conditions. Commissioner Robert Catalana asked about the current sewer system. Gila Bend Town Engineer Dale Miller explained that the nearest sewer system is west of the canal on Papago Street, west of Stout Road and about half a mile away from the proposed site. James Copeland, Civil Engineer with AWA, mentioned that Maverik has several stores on septic. They are hyper aware of making sure that there are no clogs for anything to be able to reach the subjects system and clog it. Vice-Chairperson Steve Holt called for any public comments. There were no public comments. Commissioner Robert Catalana moved to approve the Maverik Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 26-001 with the three conditions recommended by staff. 1. Extend the Town's 12" Water Main from its current termini near the Elks Lodge Building easterly within ADOT ROW to the east line of the proposed Maverik site property line to Town standards and approval. 2. The lighting of the two driveways along Papago Street must be hooked up to permanent power supply as part of the Maverik project and all existing sidewalk light poles in conflict will be relocated as shown on the Maverik Site Plan. 3. Prior to site plan or subdivision approval, continued vehicular access to the remainder of the Elk's Lodge parcel from Papago Street, including any required dustproof surfacing for modified access areas, shall be addressed in conformance with Town Code and applicable State air-quality requirements. Second by Commissioner Jesus Rubacalva. Motion to Pass Ayes (3) Vice-Chairperson Steve Holt, Commissioner Robert Catalana, Commissioner Jesus Rubalcava. Abstain (2) Chairperson Steve Mcclure, and Commissioner Ron Henry. Meeting was turned over to Chairperson Steve McClure.