Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Summary - July 16, 2025

The Eloy Planning and Zoning Commission met on July 16, 2025, at 5:15 PM in the City Council Chambers to consider several land use applications, including conditional use permits, general plan amendments, and rezoning requests. The commission unanimously approved all agenda items, with recommendations forwarded to the City Council.

Consent Calendar

• Case No. CUP2025-001: Continental Supply of Arizona – A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage on a Light Industrial (I-1) zoned property at 1520 W Battaglia Road. Approved unanimously.
• Case No. CUP2025-004: Flying J 609 – A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Truck Stop on a General Commercial (C-2) zoned property at 1005 S. Sunshine Blvd. Approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Sandra Martin, a resident of Robeson Ranch, asked whether Eloy would receive tax revenue from the proposed Maverick development (part of the Eloy Commons North project). Staff confirmed that the city would receive additional sales and property tax revenue.

Discussion Items

• Silverado RV Resort (Case Nos. GPA2025-002 and RZPAD2025-001): The commission reviewed a request by Rose Law Group on behalf of MAR-RV-Silverado LLC for a Minor General Plan Amendment from General Industrial to High Density Residential and a rezoning to R-3 with Manufactured Home Park and Planned Area Development overlays on approximately 27.5 acres west of N La Brea St and W Tonto Rd. The existing RV park has operated for over 20 years; the proposal aims to upgrade utilities, add amenities (dog park, pickleball, barbecue areas), increase lot sizes, and reduce unit count from 300+ to 276. Applicant John Gillespie noted strong resident support. Commissioners expressed approval, citing the upgrade as a positive for the community. The motion to recommend approval passed unanimously.
• Eloy Commons – North (Case Nos. GPA2024-002 and RZPAD2024-003): A request by XCL Engineering and LBG Development for a Minor General Plan Amendment from Community Commercial to Medium-High Density Residential and Light Industrial, and a rezoning from C-2 to R-2 (Small Lot Residential) with PAD and I-1 PAD on approximately 33.86 acres located 1,740 feet west of the southwest corner of S Sunshine Blvd and I-10. Staff supported the application, noting it would add residential flexibility and contribute to traffic improvements at the Sunland Gin interchange. The applicant, Larry Fink, explained that the property is under contract for a Maverick Oil truck stop, contingent on zoning. The motion to recommend approval passed unanimously.
• Eloy Commons – South (Case Nos. GPA2024-004 and RZPAD2024-005): A request for a Minor General Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Community Commercial and Medium-High Density Residential, and a rezoning from C-1 to C-2 and R1-6 with PAD on approximately 111.10 acres on the southwest corner of S Sunshine Blvd and I-10. Staff noted the city has ample industrial land and that the proposal relocates commercial zoning to a more appropriate frontage. The plan includes single-family residential and a commercial area for Blue Beacon truck wash. The commission applauded the mixed-use component. The motion to recommend approval passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• All consent agenda items were approved unanimously (6-0).
• All three new business items (Silverado RV Resort, Eloy Commons North, and Eloy Commons South) were recommended for approval to the City Council by unanimous votes (6-0).
• Staff provided updates: the annexation of 30.12 acres at Adams and Wano Road was approved by council; a prior CUP (Arizona Trailer) was approved 7-0; upcoming general plan workshops are scheduled for July 30, 31, and August 2; long-time planner Belinda Cota has taken a position with the Eloy Police Department; and the commission discussed possibly moving the August 20 meeting to August 13 to accommodate staff schedules.