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The recommendation matters because the site will require major off‑site infrastructure and will change the allowed housing types on a large, currently rural parcel; commissioners pressed for limits to ensure higher‑density housing does not appear in isolation before basic roads and utilities are in place.

Staff member Chris presented the rezoning request and noted the general plan designates the area as \"neighborhood.\" The staff presentation described a conceptual layout with two required points of access (primary access from the future 250 First Avenue alignment) and three options for a secondary access: a collector from Beardsley Road, a connection from Deer Valley Road to 250 First, or a local street tie to Birtseley Road. Staff reported outreach consistent with the Land Development Ordinance (LDO), including an Aug. 10, 2023 neighborhood meeting with 13 attendees, and recommended approval if the commission wished to forward the case to council.

Jeff Bliley, representing the applicant, said the project has been under development for nearly three years and that a narrow strip of land had to be annexed to complete the zoning case. Bliley described regional infrastructure obligations: the developer would construct the full 250 First alignment from Deer Valley Road to Sun Valley Parkway and extend water and sewer lines to the site, including \"a little over 2 miles of water distribution line.\" He said the development agreement identifies three secondary‑access options and that the city can choose which option to require; he noted the city preferred the Deer Valley connection because it provides more regional connectivity and ties into a planned fire station site in the adjacent Surprise Foothills project.

Commissioners questioned the R‑3 designation, given the site's current rural setting and the patchwork of surrounding rural residential parcels. Commissioner Perry said he visited the site and described it as remote from existing services; he urged the commission to rely on a strong development agreement to avoid problems similar to older developments. Perry also raised school capacity and transportation: the site lies in the Wickenburg School District, and staff/applicant said Wickenburg may not build additional high schools in the near term; the superintendent indicated some students can opt to attend Dysart High School and that busing arrangements are used.

Concerns about amenities and timing were also discussed. Commissioner Perry asked about a community pool; the applicant said amenities are typically defined later with a home builder and that a pool had not been finalized. Commissioners repeatedly emphasized access and emergency response concerns; staff and the applicant said the development agreement would require completion of key roads and that building permits beyond model homes would be restricted until the required roads are constructed.

To address those concerns, Chair Holland moved — and the commission approved — a stipulation that any R‑3 development on the site develop concurrently with or after development of the R‑1 portion. The commission then voted 6‑0 to recommend council approval of the rezoning, subject to that stipulation.

The applicant and staff said a development agreement has been executed and will appear on a future City Council agenda (the transcript notes it will be on a Dec. 20 council agenda). The project team and the city will need to coordinate construction of arterial roads, sewer and a multmile waterline and secure any required approvals for work across state land held by the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Surprise City Planning and Zoning Commission - May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6‑0 to recommend that City Council approve rezoning about 295 acres from Rural Residential to R‑1 and R‑3 (case FS230350), adding a stipulation that R‑3 housing be developed only concurrently with or after R‑1 development.","taxTitle","Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",2566,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6042331,"Commission approves Fox Cigar Lounge CUP with liquor license for Surprise Point site (FS240622)",817,1849000,2666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685434-0cfe83f550e580e0dec6d8a7bb67dba7&start=1849&end=2666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685434-0cfe83f550e580e0dec6d8a7bb67dba7/thumbnail_1849000.jpg","/articles/6042331/Surprise/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Commission-approves-Fox-Cigar-Lounge-CUP-with-liquor-license-for-Surprise-Point-site-FS240622","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042331-5e5ca4ea2e09bd15031b205da695cd82/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181676&Signature=WIl1KnSFEoig-lzC0P2ca1IxlSTyn3jJo0RJin4k696VzK-LhlQsxUjCU-~HyqTLLZEFJfg31-wd69FoCr2tSn4wtWGoEuIUqG~kXo6qUgd5Qw7u760v-8rf8zyy~KrJKGoDadqbFlavOsfoAx5J3jGKPdm1j41pqSiFR7p0ayYDZuELqIQWjnBvK7WfF7xBSsfrMMH4gV0S5ZVqtdBiIdSArhizwO-D5Z9otKQ8LiU5pwEo8SIWHBvgPCz5WZC1vNpTHa0jFzHssv7kqe8AqlydQBYv3raMuEg7ovAvL2p66JrWr~eXK72h~XJknfkuMozu2n6IMrA0-kqCoepNbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6‑0 to approve a conditional use permit with site plan to allow Fox Cigar Lounge to operate a smoking lounge with a liquor license in an existing suite at Surprise Point Commerce Center (case FS240622).

Planning staff member Leslie told the commission the proposal converts an eastern suite to an indoor lounge of about 4,500 square feet with a 1,200‑square‑foot covered patio. The site is in the Surprise Point planned area development (PAD) and staff determined the proposal meets the LDO use‑specific standards. Staff noted that the City Council previously amended the LDO on Sept. 17 to allow patrons to smoke on covered patios in that PAD.

Thomas Galvin of Rose Law Group, representing owner‑operator Mitchell Fox, said the business operates two established locations in Scottsdale and Gilbert and that the Fox team submitted a smoke mitigation plan and employee training program. Galvin said the mitigation package includes indoor filtration units and patio exhaust, and identified Mitchell Fox and Samantha Flynn as responsible parties for system operation and enforcement.

Commissioners discussed public health and nuisance concerns. Commissioner Perry said he visited existing Fox locations and supported bringing a controlled venue to the west Valley. Chair Holland said his support was based on the mitigation measures proposed, not an endorsement of smoking as a health choice: \"This will be a place where individuals who enjoy smoking ... will have the opportunity to do so freely, and it will then not be dissipated out to the rest of the community,\" he said, citing the filtration plans the applicant presented.

Leslie and the applicant advised the commission that the smoke mitigation system will be confirmed at building permit review and that the applicant has proposed staff training, incident logging and a tiered violation policy. A neighborhood meeting on Oct. 10 drew one attendee who expressed concerns about secondhand smoke; staff reported no other public comment. The commission approved the CUP subject to stipulations A through E as listed in the staff report.","The commission approved a conditional use permit 6‑0 to allow Fox Cigar Lounge to operate a smoking lounge with a liquor license at Surprise Point (case FS240622). The applicant presented an air‑filtration and mitigation plan and staff found the proposal meets LDO standards; one nearby resident raised concerns at the neighborhood meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6042336,"Commission approves Big O Tires conditional use permit for minor vehicle service at Grand and Mountain View (FS241457)",241,1600000,1841000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685434-0cfe83f550e580e0dec6d8a7bb67dba7&start=1600&end=1841","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685434-0cfe83f550e580e0dec6d8a7bb67dba7/thumbnail_1600000.jpg","/articles/6042336/Surprise/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Commission-approves-Big-O-Tires-conditional-use-permit-for-minor-vehicle-service-at-Grand-and-Mountain-View-FS241457","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6042336-f43372b7a399ec829c3c93db0838d442/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181676&Signature=Jo-VE9C5SXbVPCYQVDs-Cq23rjadRwv2Zn0TsEX0wzt~UFDSttl~1RLw7pUQGEGz-ysWyLaNJ1AaZa0szQHriQrfeczLPfD9LMLQmnEfpIQ6zgYmIqFdjZ~jyRWEq6Aq~Me31Hg7COmR3VgRMledsIM10fEz6sWOorJik1lL018Gx8gTSQ6mZ1lyHPog3G8kbRgHX0m4ozZOvCNHlzSi-LMQChypB6C2L4SLWiywn-ZxzkHUVJbeM0ixBDWKqwS78BYt-t0uz9IYuAG0PUvEavOT-eigXfw4yzHd~dnxAacse4DMC6vgWzyGi2mSCDdyvzikiyyR6STH3Iia~V9HbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6‑0 to approve a conditional use permit with site plan for a Big O Tires minor vehicle service facility at the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Mountain View Boulevard (case FS241457).

The project application, presented by Planning staff member Leslie, seeks permission for a minor automotive repair facility with six service bays. The site is immediately northwest of an existing QT and the surrounding parcels are zoned C‑2. Staff reported the LDO criteria were met and recommended approval.

Leslie said the project provides 22 parking spaces where 13 are required, includes a right‑in/right‑out access on Grand Avenue and a secondary internal drive that connects to adjacent developments. Building materials proposed are block and stucco with varied rooflines; the landscape plan uses low‑water plants and meets city standards. Staff noted a neighborhood meeting held April 8 drew no attendees and the city had received no correspondence in opposition.

A commissioner moved to approve the CUP with site plan, subject to stipulations A through E in the staff report; the motion passed on a 6‑0 voice vote.

Staff and the applicant will confirm the smoke‑ and ventilation‑related details (if applicable at later building permit review) and pursue building permits after standard plan review steps.","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit, 6‑0, for a Big O Tires minor vehicle service facility at the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Mountain View Boulevard (case FS241457). Staff recommended approval after finding the proposal meets LDO criteria; no public opposition was recorded.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning and Zoning Commission recommends rezoning of 295‑acre Surprise site, requires R‑3 develop only with or after R‑1

Commission approves Fox Cigar Lounge CUP with liquor license for Surprise Point site (FS240622)

Commission approves Big O Tires conditional use permit for minor vehicle service at Grand and Mountain View (FS241457)