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Senior Planner Sarah Dirks told the commission the site is a long, narrow infill parcel (about 165 feet wide) wedged between a charter school to the east and single‑family neighborhoods to the west; an SRP power line corridor runs north of the site. The application requests a general plan change from Traditional Residential (2–5 dwelling units per acre) to Urban Residential (12+ dwelling units per acre) and a rezoning from Convenience Commercial (C‑1) to multifamily (RM‑1) to permit a two‑story, 34‑foot building with 72 apartments (48 one‑bedroom and 24 two‑bedroom units). The applicant proposes 162 parking stalls (about 30 more than the city minimum), two points of access on 80th Avenue, amenity areas and a dog run.

Dirks said right‑of‑way dedications and required land‑use buffers reduce the developable footprint; the plan includes a 15‑foot planted street frontage and a landscaped buffer on the rear to provide separation from adjacent lots. The applicant also proposes two gated access points: a one‑way exit negotiated with the adjacent school to the north for school pick‑up circulation, and a southern emergency/fire access.

At the neighborhood meeting and in two written letters of opposition, nearby residents raised concerns about traffic, parking overflow, density, privacy, safety and possible effects on property values. Staff said the traffic division reviewed the application and estimated trip generation using standard Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) rates: roughly 28 vehicle trips during the AM peak and about 36 during the PM peak for the proposed multifamily use. The traffic engineer noted that typical commercial development on the same site could generate roughly five to ten times more peak‑hour traffic and that the city will run a traffic signal warrant analysis for the intersection this fiscal year if warranted.

Commission discussion touched on buffering and school safety, utility and site plan review (an administrative review to follow rezoning), parking supply (the proposal exceeds minimums), and whether the school district provided comment (staff said the district received notice but did not return comments). Several commissioners asked that staff and the applicant refine access details and that the application include improved sidewalks for student safety.

Vice Chair Phyllis (recorded as moving) made the motion to recommend approval of GPA24‑07 to City Council; the motion passed 4‑1. A separate motion to recommend approval of Z24‑07 (rezoning) subject to the conditions in Exhibit 1 also passed 4‑1. The record shows the commission’s actions were recommendations to City Council (final approval of the general plan amendment and rezoning rests with council). The vote tally on both items was recorded as 4 yes, 1 no.

If council approves the requests, the project must still complete the city’s site‑plan and engineering review process, secure any required utility upgrades and finalize access agreements with the adjacent school; staff said those items will be addressed in the administrative site‑plan review and engineering permitting phases.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning Meeting August 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4‑1 Aug. 21 to recommend City Council approve a minor general plan amendment (GPA24‑07) and rezoning (Z24‑07) allowing a 72‑unit, two‑story multifamily project at 80th Avenue and Northern Avenue.","taxTitle","Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",2565,"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},6136479,"Peoria commission approves Bell Road pawnshop, requires 12‑month compliance report",2428,2150000,4578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5667426-4fbdfd7bb57692f20f94af1c176dd08e&start=2150&end=4578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5667426-4fbdfd7bb57692f20f94af1c176dd08e/thumbnail_2150000.jpg","/articles/6136479/Peoria/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Peoria-commission-approves-Bell-Road-pawnshop-requires-12month-compliance-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6136479-54c78b8f90b70b64c0c26f25455c78f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770435658&Signature=UlFd~3U35xheJ9rvd6WleCZdcLUjj4KlBRqa-oZwPDJ2GUH6v8tXfd3sRtAN9Sgm-v5Ukuh~gMYiYAj4cQsyAn~FS-RCKDfCI1-k9-70bC1OBlcnBzHTD8zw0jDJv6VA6VRu96hhbs2f7xd6HUAhG0ivLVUNiHgHkZjFBIKF~uLBceErK6IABb3drs9GnVV5TrOlMPfI7okxjixR6CJ4UDL94tNR6jYKZIu-6MIUjkSFG9X26lA3BB18-tmBHBfzzc1GkNwBKUjVWGZ-h5b5wvWdgS2cl-kGsBcjFz7u6Sp5RKdGkPBXf1drAo8BTgq8~lBsSoys0folNOAiS7dKlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 21 unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a pawnshop in a multi‑tenant suite at the Albertsons‑anchored shopping center on the northeast corner of Bell Road and 80th Avenue (CU25‑11), subject to standard conditions of approval and a requirement that the applicant submit a report within 12 months of beginning operations showing the business is in good standing with the city and the state.

Staff presented the proposal, saying the tenant space is about 1,550 square feet, will require only interior tenant improvements and no exterior alterations. Hours proposed are Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Staff planner Mr. Valencia told the commission that pawnshops in Peoria are allowed only by conditional use permit because the zoning code includes spacing criteria to avoid overconcentration; staff’s review found no other qualifying businesses within a 1,000‑foot radius and no opposition during the mailed notice and published notice period. Based on that analysis, staff recommended approval subject to the conditions in Exhibit 1.

Commissioners asked about signage, state regulation and whether title loans or other financial services would be part of the operation. Planning staff (Ms. Deaver) said signage would be handled through a separate building/tenant sign permit and reiterated that state regulation of pawnshops (including required reporting of merchandise to law enforcement databases) is enforced at the state/county level, not by the city. Staff said a conditional use permit can be revisited if the use becomes a nuisance or violates required conditions.

Applicant representatives described operational plans. Ed Galindo, representing the property owner and project team, said the owners operate similar stores and intend to focus on higher‑end merchandise; Derek (co‑owner/operator, Oro Express) said he operates multiple area stores (seven of which hold federal firearms licenses and undergo ATF inspections) and confirmed they would provide the requested 12‑month compliance report. Derek described title loans and pawn services as commonly paired in the industry and said reporting systems flag potentially stolen items for law enforcement review.

Commissioner John Gaynor moved to approve CU25‑11 subject to the conditions in Exhibit 1 and a requirement that, within 12 months of beginning operations, the applicant submit to the commission a report verifying the business is in good standing with the city and state; Commissioner Feider seconded. The motion passed unanimously (yes: 5; no: 0). Because conditional use permits in Peoria are decided by the commission, this action is final unless appealed.

The approved conditions require the operator to comply with the city’s development and operating standards; signage and any exterior changes must be processed through separate permits; and staff retained authority to pursue compliance and, if necessary, return the CUP to the commission for further action.

The applicant and staff said the city will monitor compliance and that enforcement typically begins with education and correction; staff said most compliance cases are resolved without returning to the commission.","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit (CU25‑11) for a pawnshop in the Albertsons‑anchored center at Bell Road and 80th Avenue and added a stipulation that the applicant submit a report within 12 months of opening showing the business is in good standing with city and state authorities.","actionData","errors"]

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