Commission recommends conditional-use permit for Apache Trail Superstition Event Center, commissioners cite noise concerns but approve with conditions

The Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission recommended 5-0 on June 24 that the City Council approve a conditional-use permit for the Apache Trail Superstition Event Center, a proposal to convert the west half of a five-acre parcel at the southeast corner of Lost Dutchman Boulevard and Apache Trail from RV/boat storage to an event venue and accessory uses.

Nick Leftwich, senior planner for the city, told commissioners the applicant proposes a 4,927.5-square-foot building intended to host weddings and other multipurpose events. The site plan shows the building on the west half of Parcel 100-25-043E, landscaping along Apache Trail, and shared parking arrangements with an existing restaurant on the property. Leftwich said the applicant held a neighborhood meeting June 10 and staff received two written emails opposing the request over traffic and noise concerns; staff recommended…