Planning commission reviews pavilion, storage building proposal at Our Lady of Grace

The City of Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 13 reviewed, for discussion only, DRP25‑21, a site-plan and elevation package for a pavilion and storage building at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

Planner Loree summarized the proposal as "a 6,400 square foot pavilion that is open, and a 1,560 square foot storage building," both proposed on approximately 6.71 acres and both designed with rooftop solar panels. Loree said staff found the project consistent with the PAD approved in 2011 and compliant with city development regulations, including parking, pedestrian connectivity and open‑space provisions. She also said staff mailed notification letters on Sept. 25, posted signs on Sept. 26 and posted the notice to the city website on Sept. 29.

Commissioners asked whether a separate public meeting had been held and whether staff had received public inquiries; Loree said no neighborhood meeting was required for this DRP and staff had not received additional queries beyond the mailed notice and sign postings. Chair noted the item was discussion only and no formal action was taken.

The presentation included plan details: the pavilion’s maximum peak height at about 13.5 feet, the storage building’s maximum height near 14.5 feet, and a planned extension of 5‑foot sidewalks to improve site walkability. The property was identified by Pinal County parcel number 512‑42‑7220 and located west of the southwest corner of West Santee Road and White Parker Road.

Because the commission did not vote on the DRP, any next steps will follow the city’s normal review process and scheduling.

Planning staff said more detailed engineering and final permit approvals will follow if the applicant moves forward.