TO: Chair and Planning Commission
FROM: Jeremy Knapp, Community Development Director
Paul Michaud, Planning Manager
George Burton, Senior Planner
DATE: February 18, 2020
CONTACT:
Staff Contact
George Burton, 480-348-3525
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AGENDA TITLE:
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EPCOR Booster Pump Station Improvements (CUP-20-01)
5402 E Lincoln Dr (APN 169-28-001G and APN 169-28-365E)
Work Study Session
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REQUEST
EPCOR water company is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to install a new pump, new chemical feed tank, new air release valve, and new security fence.
Background
BACKGROUND
In 2008, the Town Council approved Ordinance 605 which amended the Zoning Ordinance to allow municipally-owned water booster facilities via the Conditional Use Permit process for the purpose of improving fire flows and water distribution throughout the Town.
The existing pump station ties into a City of Phoenix water line and the proposed improvements will increase the water pressure for this area. In this case, it has been interpreted that the requested improvements for the EPCOR pump station (on parcels 169-28-001G and 169-28-365E) are consistent with the definition of Municipally-Owned Water Booster Facility since the improvements are necessary to connect the EPCOR water system to the City of Phoenix water system in order to receive EPCOR's allotment of Central Arizona Project (CAP) water. As such, this specific application is being processed through the CUP process. Enclosed is a copy of the zoning interpretation for reference.
History:
The pump station is located on the Camelback Inn property, next to the existing resort maintenance yard. Per the Maricopa County aerial photos, it appears that the pump station was built during the late 1950s. In 2012, a building permit was issued to replace the existing pumps and instruments. Since the applicant is installing a new/additional pump and new fencing, a CUP is required.
Scope of Request
The applicant is upgradi...
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