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Special City Council Meeting: Appeal of Extra Space Storage Conditional Use Permit Denial (2025-10-15)

City Council — Wednesday, October 15, 2025
BodyAvondale, Arizona
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, October 15, 2025
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0:02

I'd like to call the special meeting of Monday, April 29th, 2024 to order.

0:06

Would you all please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of reflection?

0:11

I would ask that you keep in your thoughts and prayers tonight the three U.S.

0:14

Marshals who were killed in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the five police officers who were injured today.

0:23

Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

0:49

Thank you, everyone.

0:50

We appreciate that.

0:53

Marcella.

0:55

Councilmember Condi.

0:57

Here.

0:57

Councilmember Malone.

0:59

Councilmember Nielsen.

1:01

Councilmember Solario.

1:03

Councilmember White?

1:04

Here.

1:05

Vice Mayor Paneda.

1:06

Here.

1:07

Mayor Weiss.

1:08

Here.

1:09

Ron, item number two, please.

1:12

Thank you, Mr.

1:13

Mayor.

1:14

Next up.

1:15

That on afternoon, Mayor.

1:17

Uh next up is our public hearing for extra space storage, appeal of conditional use permit application PL 230303.

1:26

First, we open the floor to the applicant.

1:29

I think the mayor has to Oh, is that his I have the wrong form?

1:33

Well, that's okay, Ron.

1:34

So this is a little bit different than normal.

1:37

Sorry, Jody.

1:38

A little bit different than normal council meetings where we act as a legislative body tonight.

1:43

We are a judicial body.

1:44

So I just want to read this for the record.

1:46

The mayor and council will be acting as a hearing body in this matter.

1:49

The purpose of this hearing is to consider an appeal or denial, or I'm sorry, an appeal of the denial of a conditional use permit zoning case PL-21-003 by the Planning Commission.

2:00

The CUP pertains to the development of a self-storage facility.

2:03

Please note that the city council may vote to recess the hearing and go into executive session to obtain legal advice from the city attorney.

2:10

Under Arizona law, no decisions will be made in executive session.

2:14

After the presentation of all the evidence, the mayor and council may take one of the following actions.

2:19

Reverse the decision of the planning commission and approve the CUP.

2:22

Affirm the decision of the planning commission, denying the CUP, or modify the decision of the planning commission.

2:28

Nicole, do I have it covered?

2:32

Yes, Mayor.

2:33

Great job.

2:36

Ron item number two.

2:38

Thank you, Mr.

2:39

Mayor.

2:40

Uh again, we open up the floor to the applicant.

2:43

I think Jody was coming up here.

2:50

Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council, uh maybe just reached out to the applicant.

2:54

Um they will be in here momentarily.

2:56

They're just a little bit delayed, but it's at your purview if you wanted to move forward or we can wait for them to arrive.

3:03

People came here from their homes.

3:05

Let's go ahead and move forward.

3:12

Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council, for the record, the applicant has arrived.

3:22

Good evening, sir.

3:26

Do you mind stating your name for the record, please?

3:28

Yes, my name is Adam Baugh, 2525 East Arizona Bilmore Circle.

3:33

Mayor, members of the council, if you'd indulge me later this afternoon, at the end of the day, I got received a letter regarding some concerns for our project.

3:42

I want to make sure that I handle this matter appropriately.

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Summary of Proceedings

Special City Council Meeting (Judicial Hearing)

The Avondale City Council convened a special meeting on 2025-10-15 to act as a hearing body on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit (CUP) for a self-storage facility (Extra Space Storage, case PL-23-0303). The applicant requested a continuance, which was granted over objections from the public. The meeting was adjourned after the vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Speaker 1 (representing Litual Park and Dysar Ranch neighborhoods): Expressed concern that leaving the rescheduling to staff would be a roadblock to organizing the community. Requested that the council make the date a three-party decision (council, applicant, community) to allow full participation.
  • Speaker 2 (resident who traveled from Florida): Opposed the continuance, stating that the applicant's failure to provide proper notice (sign compliance issues) should not burden the community. Noted that hundreds oppose the project, that the community filed a complaint with the Attorney General's office, and that they have retained legal counsel. Urged the council to hear the case that night.

Discussion Items

  • Applicant's Request for Continuance: Adam Baugh, representing the applicant, stated that he received a letter about concerns regarding the project's notice requirements (reportedly a sign placement issue of a few centimeters). He requested a continuance to ensure all legal notice requirements were met and to avoid a decision being invalidated later.
  • Mayor's Reaction: Expressed disappointment that the public (many of whom came to speak) and council would have to delay the matter. However, acknowledged the city's legal obligation to grant the continuance if requested.
  • Council Decision: The council voted to continue the item to a future date determined by staff and the applicant.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion to Continue: Passed by voice vote (motion by Councilmember White, second by Councilmember Nielsen). The item will be rescheduled to a date to be set by staff and the applicant.
  • Next Steps: Staff will coordinate with the applicant to set a new hearing date. The mayor noted that he would email all who requested to speak once the date is set.
  • Meeting Adjourned: Motion to adjourn (by Councilmember White, second by Councilmember Nielsen) passed unanimously.

Note: The meeting date per the transcript is April 29, 2024, but the user instruction specifies using 2025-10-15. This summary uses the provided date as instructed.

Meeting Transcript

I'd like to call the special meeting of Monday, April 29th, 2024 to order. Would you all please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of reflection? I would ask that you keep in your thoughts and prayers tonight the three U.S. Marshals who were killed in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the five police officers who were injured today. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, everyone. We appreciate that. Marcella. Councilmember Condi. Here. Councilmember Malone. Councilmember Nielsen. Councilmember Solario. Councilmember White? Here. Vice Mayor Paneda. Here. Mayor Weiss. Here. Ron, item number two, please. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Next up. That on afternoon, Mayor. Uh next up is our public hearing for extra space storage, appeal of conditional use permit application PL 230303. First, we open the floor to the applicant. I think the mayor has to Oh, is that his I have the wrong form? Well, that's okay, Ron. So this is a little bit different than normal. Sorry, Jody. A little bit different than normal council meetings where we act as a legislative body tonight. We are a judicial body. So I just want to read this for the record. The mayor and council will be acting as a hearing body in this matter. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an appeal or denial, or I'm sorry, an appeal of the denial of a conditional use permit zoning case PL-21-003 by the Planning Commission. The CUP pertains to the development of a self-storage facility. Please note that the city council may vote to recess the hearing and go into executive session to obtain legal advice from the city attorney. Under Arizona law, no decisions will be made in executive session. After the presentation of all the evidence, the mayor and council may take one of the following actions. Reverse the decision of the planning commission and approve the CUP. Affirm the decision of the planning commission, denying the CUP, or modify the decision of the planning commission. Nicole, do I have it covered? Yes, Mayor. Great job. Ron item number two. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh again, we open up the floor to the applicant. I think Jody was coming up here. Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council, uh maybe just reached out to the applicant.

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