Eloy Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - August 13, 2025

The Eloy Planning and Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 6:01 PM (the agenda listed 5:15 PM) in the Eloy City Council Chambers. The meeting included approval of previous minutes, a public hearing for a conditional use permit, and informational updates from staff and the Mayor. The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Desert Septic conditional use permit to the City Council.

Consent Calendar

• Motion to approve the July 16, 2025, meeting minutes: The motion carried with a vote of 6 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstention (Vice Chairman Tolson, who was excused from the prior meeting). The roll call was: Commissioner Lopez (aye), Commissioner Whitman (aye), Commissioner Frasetto (aye), Vice Chairman Tolson (abstain), Chairman Paulson (aye), and later Commissioner Bakta and Commissioner Gunn were confirmed as present but not included in the initial vote tally; the final count was adjusted to 6-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public addressed the commission during the public appearances portion of the agenda.

Discussion Items

• Case No. CUP2025-005 – Desert Septic (Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage): The commission conducted a public hearing for a request by property owner George Allen to allow outdoor storage at 4650 and 4712 N. Tumbleweed Road. Community Development Director Dan Seimer stated staff support subject to nine stipulations. Mr. Allen described the operation: initially storing equipment and trucks, later adding an office; no public interaction; equipment and materials are assembled on-site and shipped out. He noted plans for a 7-foot privacy fence, security cameras, and a gate set back at least 60 feet from the road to accommodate truck access. Commissioner questions addressed FAA clearance near the airport (staff confirmed no impact), security measures, and traffic concerns on Tumbleweed Road. The applicant confirmed insurance and future surveillance. The public hearing was closed, and a motion to approve the permit with staff conditions was made, seconded, and carried unanimously with a vote of 6-0.

Informational Items

• Mayor's Update: The Mayor reported on recent City Council actions: approval of the Silverado General Plan amendment (Resolution GPA2025-002) on consent; Resolution 201619 allowing outside storage on Bataglia; rezoning of Eloy Commons North and South from commercial/industrial to residential (passed 7-0); Ordinance 25994 for solar at Terra de Sol/Sawtooth East (passed 5-2); and Ordinance 25993 for Sawtooth Central West (passed 3-4, a close vote).
• Staff Update (General Plan Workshops): Dan Seimer reported on three listening workshops for the General Plan update. Attendance: first workshop had 15 people (half staff); second had 9 (all staff); third at Roberson Ranch had 53 attendees despite a sign-up of 6. Virtual workshops are now available online. Additional outreach events are planned for October to engage downtown residents. The overall participation rate is approaching 4–5% of Eloy's population (excluding prisons). Staff also noted the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

Key Outcomes

• Approved recommendation to City Council: The commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the Desert Septic conditional use permit (CUP2025-005) with the nine staff conditions.
• Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45 PM (no exact time given) by unanimous consent.