Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Conditional Use Permit Case No. 2025-0095. A request by Yuma Regional Medical Center- Onvida Health, owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of an approximately 62,000 square feet hospital and attached walk in clinic at Assesors Parcel Number 226-02-012 in San Luis, Arizona.

A. Open public hearing B. Close public hearing
C. Action on Conditional Use Permit Case No. 2025-0095

The purpose of this request is to allow an approximately 62,000 square feet hospital with an attached walk-in clinic, Onvida Health San Luis Neighborhood Hospital, to be located on Assessor Parcel Number 226-02-012. The property is zoned as Community Commercial (C-2). The Conditional Use Permit is required as per Zoning Ordinance §18.35.030 (C)(1) &(C)(3).

Under the Community Commercial (C-2) zoning district, the use for hospital is listed as a conditional use, also any use with a gross area larger than 50,000 square feet (proposed 62,000 square feet) requires a Conditional Use Permit.

Existing adjacent Zoning Districts:
To the north Community Commercial (C-2). Vacant undeveloped land.
To the south Medium-Density Residential (R1-6). Los Portales del Alamo Subdivision.
To the west Manufactured Home (MH). Rancho Los Oros Subdivision.
To the east Community Commercial (C-2). Existing commercial properties.

CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
The Citizen Review Meeting was held on May 6, 2025 at City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The intent of this meeting was to allow the public to learn about the project, ask questions, and express any comments. There were no people from the public present. 

GENERAL PLAN:
This area is designated as Mixed-Use Activity Center in the City of San Luis 2040 General Plan. The Mixed-Use Activity Center Land Use Designation is intended to provide for the primary community focal areas and includes a wide range of residential, office, commercial and employment uses. The property is zoned as Community Commercial (C-2) and the proposed use is a medical facility; the zoning and the proposed use are appropriate in the Mixed-Use Activity Center designation. 

AGENCY REVIEW:
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various City and outside agencies. We have received no comments.

As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (145 letters). The City has not received any significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant has provided the information and materials necessary for review of the Conditional Use Permit.

The Conditional Use Permit is to allow a hospital over 50,000 square feet in size to be located at Assessor Parcel Number 226-02-012, a property zoned Community Commercial (C-2). 

Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Case No. 2025-0095 with the following conditions:

1. The approach and departure paths for the helipad shall be designed to avoid noise-sensitive land uses, including, but not limited to, residential areas, educational institutions, places of worship, libraries, and long-term care facilities (e.g., retirement and nursing homes). Where feasible, flight paths should be aligned with major transportation corridors to minimize community impact.
2. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the hospital, the applicant shall provide a letter of determination from the Federal Aviation Administration indicating no objection, whether unconditionally or with conditions, to the proposed helipad facility.
3. Regulatory Compliance: The helipad facility shall be developed and operated in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.