STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission Members
FROM: Planning Division Staff
REQUEST:Title
Discussion and Action: Approve Resolution No. 25-02 Amending the Parking In Common Masterplan for 3433 Maricopa Avenue, Exchanging the Required Parking in Common Area on the Southern Portion of Combined Lots 18, 19, 20, and Parcel G, Block 18, Tract 2217, for a Parking in Common Area in the North Central Portion of the Property (Chris Gilbert)
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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Application No.: |
ID #25-4715 (PZ2025-00047) |
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Property Legal: |
Tract 2217, Block 18, Lots 18, 19, 20 and Parcel G |
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Address: |
3433 Maricopa Ave. |
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Lot Size: |
0.97 Acres |
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Applicant: |
Lenny Mattzdorff |
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Staff Project Manager: |
Chris Gilbert |
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Current Zoning: |
Commercial Southgate District (C-SGD) |
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Existing / Proposed Use: |
Commercial/Commercial |
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Number of Units |
N/A |
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Density |
N/A |
PROPERTY AND APPLICATION BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on Maricopa Avenue between Lobo Drive and Pecos Drive. The subject property and properties to the east and west are zoned Commercial Southgate District (C-SGD) and either vacant or developed as commercial uses. The properties to the north across the alley are zoned Residential Southgate District (R-SGD) and are developed with other than single family residential uses or are vacant land. Area and Zoning Maps are attached.
This section of Tract 2217 was recorded with a building line on the Tract Map but a Parking In Common Masterplan was never presented for approval to the Planning Commission for this particular section and most of it is still vacant land. There are approved Parking In Common plans for tracts west of Lobo Drive but not east of it. The Site Plan and Tract Map showing the building line are included as attachments.
The applicant’s Letter of Intent plans to use the property as a building materials store with an outdoor display area and requests to be allowed to use the property as it is already set up with parking at the north end of Lot 19 next to the existing building. The applicant plans to continue to use the existing storage areas for screened outdoor storage and place building material display materials in the remainder of the lot that would constitute the Parking In Common portion if a plan did exist.
Mr. Matzdorff’s request is for an area that is not covered by a Parking In Common Masterplan and is mostly vacant land with low parking demand for the uses that do exist. Tavern 95 at the end of the block on Pecos Drive has its own parking lot constructed and likely generates high parking demand as a restaurant but is separated from the applicant’s property by 3 vacant lots so any future benefit would be minimal once these lots develop due to distance. The applicant intends to keep his parking area available as Parking In Common just in a different location than normal based upon the Tract Map.
A Parking In Common (PIC) Amendment application requires initial agreement from a minimum of 75% of the owners of properties within the block. The applicant submitted approvals from 3 of 4 total property owners (75%) within the PIC block.
Staff received no objections to the request from any review agencies. There were some comments related to the Design Review process that will be addressed at that time from the Engineering Division and Frontier, but not objecting to this application. Design Review for Development Code compliance, including driveways and parking standards, will be required before building permits are issued to develop the properties.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed request will have a negligible impact on parking demands for the area and will not result in the properties becoming nonconforming regarding required off-site parking.
If the resolution is approved, staff recommends the following conditions:
1. The development shall substantially match the Site Plan attached to this Resolution.
2. Design Review to ensure compliance with all applicable City codes, including driveway locations and parking, is required prior to development of the properties.
3. Any deed restrictions that need to be amended are required to be recorded with Mohave County.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 25-02
Area Map
Zoning Map
Letter of Intent
Site Plan and Tract Map
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to approve Resolution No. 25-02, approving Land Use Action No. 25-4715, amending the Parking In Common Masterplan for Tract 2217, Block18, Lots 18, 19, 20, and Parcel G, with the following conditions:
1. The development shall substantially match the Site Plan attached to the Resolution.
2. Design Review to ensure compliance with all applicable City codes, including driveway locations and parking, is required prior to development of the properties.
3. Any deed restrictions that need to be amended are required to be recorded with Mohave County.