West Valley View Business - May 17, 2017

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Volume 28 Issue 32 Avondale, AZ

May 17, 2017

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THE PHOENIX TROTTING PARK near Interstate 10 and Loop 303 in Goodyear is set to be demolished.

Trotting Park to be demolished Iconic Goodyear structure could be gone by end of year byGlennGullickson

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Owners of the iconic Phoenix Trotting Park plan to demolish the Goodyear landmark by the end of the year, according to public records obtained by the West Valley View.

Work on demolishing the grandstand structure that has stood abandoned for more than 50 years could start by July 10

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and be completed by Dec. 1, according to a notification filed with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department.

Demolition would dash the hopes of preservationists and bring to an end a storied history for the structure at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Loop 303 that has been called fascinating, mysterious, a white elephant and an eyesore.

Slated to be demolished are the 86-foottall, four-story grandstand, which measures 195 feet by 500 feet, a jockey building and a maintenance building.

The filing made on May 2 by demolition contractor BSC Enterprises of Gilbert did not indicate how the grandstand would be demolished, but the company’s website (USPS 004-616) is published weekly by West Valley View Inc. Mailing Address: 1050 E. Riley Dr.,

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indicates it’s accomplished major demolitions, including shopping centers, hotels and a terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Trotting Park owners also filed a notification for removal of asbestos from 256,397 square feet of the building to be completed between May 8 and Nov. 11 by a Tempe company.

Asbestos was used in construction until it was banned after it was linked to lung cancer and other illnesses.

Before the grandstand can be demolished, the asbestos must be removed and transported to a special location, according

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to Daryl Fellows, development services supervisor for the Maricopa County Air Quality Department.

Goodyear city officials confirmed that the Trotting Park’s owners are preparing the structure for demolition later this year.

Amy Bolton, the city’s public information officer, said the city is coordinating with contractors on access and public safety issues.

“We look forward to continuing to work with the contractors and property owners so the schedule can be met,” Bolton said in an email.

She said the Goodyear 2025 General Plan supports the development of the property for business and commerce.

The Trotting Park’s 194-acre site was offered for sale in December 2015 with an asking price of $16.5 million and reportedly fell out of escrow twice.

While a “for sale” sign still stands in front of the property, the listing is no longer posted on the website of Colliers International.

Since the early 1990s, the structure and land have been owned by Citrus Commerce Center, a Phoenix-based company controlled by the Roles family, which also does business as Roles Inn of America and formerly owned the Cotton Lane RV Resort south of the Trotting Park property.

The grandstand built in 1964 is notable for its concrete construction based on a

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futuristic design by an Italian architect Eugenio Grassetto.

Built for $9 million by horse racing financier James Dunnigan as a venue for harness racing, the grandstand offered 5,400 seats for spectators who could view the races through 22,608 square feet of glass.

But the enterprise didn’t take off and the Trotting Park closed after two seasons.

Much of the grandstand’s glass was destroyed by an explosion at the site staged for the 1998 Charlie Sheen movie No Code of Conduct.

Over the years, the site has roused the curiosity of urban explorers who cross “no trespassing” signs as well as the scores of motorists who pass by on one of the busiest interstates in the state that connects Phoenix to Los Angeles.

Sharon Girulat, a resident of Goodyear and Lake Forest, Calif., who has been lobbying for the Trotting Park’s preservation and promoted it as “the Grassetto” in a nod to its architect, speculated that potential buyers did not see the advantages of the grandstand.

She said the owners may be motivated to demolish the structure to make the property at a major highway intersection more appealing to buyers or developers.

Girulat proposed converting the structure into a performing arts center or using the grounds to set up short-term events and worked to attract a buyer who would share her vision.

She said she was never able to speak with the owners of the property.

“It’s their property, they can do what they want,” she said.

DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 53-117148 Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Lower Level Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, trust lands situated in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: SOUTH 3,540 FEET EXCEPT W2W2SW, SECTION 25, CONTAINING 389.10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LOCATION: SOUTH OF KOMATKE ROAD, EAST OF STATE ROUTE 85 AND

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Last week, Girulat informed supporters of her efforts that the fight was over.

In an email under the headline “Death is Imminent,” Girulat said, “We can no longer hold out hope or desires, or plans, or dreams of great historic and community stability from its presence.”

In an interview with the West Valley View, Girulat called her efforts “a hard sell in this community.”

“I know most people around here don’t understand because they’re not preservationists,” Girulat said. “This is not a community with a preservation heart. You have to have a preservation heart to fight for it.”

Trevor Freeman of Phoenix, who has studied the property for a decade and created a website devoted to its history, said he was sad that the structure would meet its demise.

“If it’s any consolation to the preservationists, I know that the building will put up a good fight,” Freeman said.

He said the grandstand was “tremendously overbuilt” with steel reinforced concrete that is three times stronger than is common for similar structures.

Freeman noted that there’s intense interest in the building judging by the number of people who have inquired through his website about obtaining permission to visit the site.

John Finnegan, who was the Colliers International listing agent, said he could not talk about the property.

The Roles family could not be contacted for comment for this story and Jean Emery, a Phoenix attorney who was listed on state filings as a representative of the owners, would not speak about her client’s plans.

BUCKEYE, ARIZONA B E N E F I C I A R Y : PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS) For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the purchase application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. The land has been appraised at $2,686,000.00 and consists of 389.10 acres, more or less.

There are no reimbursable improvements.

The above described lands are sold subject to existing reservations, easements, or rights of way.

The ASLD does not represent or warrant that access exists over lands, which may intervene respectively between the above parcel(s) and the nearest public roadway.

The complete file associated with the described land is open

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to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-3000. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov.

Pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. §37-231, the state of Arizona or its predecessor in title, reserve and retain all rights and all forms of access to all oil, gas, minerals, hydrocarbon substances and gaseous substances or any other material which is essential to the production of fissionable materials as provided by the rules and regulations of ASLD and the laws of Arizona.

Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land

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Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.

TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of auction the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) 10% of the appraised value of the land, which is $268,600.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the appraised value of the lands, which is $80,580.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $5,000.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $3,250.00; (5) Reimbursable Costs and Expenses, not to exceed $15,000.00; (6) Patent Fee of $200.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $372,630.00 (less $23,250.00 if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $349,380.00).

(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the land and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price, less the amount paid under (A) (2) above.

(C) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(3) above.

A D D I T I O N A L CONDITION(S): The patent for the subject property shall include the following conditions and restrictions: In the event any archaeological, paleontological, or historical site or object, or Human remains or funerary object, that is at least fifty years old, is discovered during grounddisturbing activities, the work shall cease, and the patentee shall notify the Director of the Arizona State Museum, pursuant to A.R.S. §41-844, and the Arizona State Land Department Cultural Resources Manager.

BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total appraised value of $2,686,000.00. A bid for less than the appraised value of the land or by a party who has not inspected the land and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. Additional bidding increments shall be a minimum of $10,000.00 thereafter. Bidding will be conducted orally.

(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction, that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder and that they are purchasing the property AS IS. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions, all ASLD files pertinent to the purchase application file including the purchase application file, and all other public agencies regarding this property. Notice is hereby given that the property shall be purchased in an “AS-IS” condition “WITH ALL FAULTS”, with no representation or warranty being made by ASLD

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are hereby expressly disclaimed. This notice shall survive the delivery of the Certificate of Purchase and Patent for the subject property.

(C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37240(B), the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payments as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited.

(E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) business days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid.

A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2636. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

of any type or nature. All bidders shall acknowledge and agree pursuant to the aforementioned affidavit that they are purchasing the property solely upon the basis of their own due diligence and investigation of the property and not on the basis or any representation, express or implied, written or oral, made by ASLD or its agents or employees, except as set forth in writing herein. Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, notice is hereby given that ASLD makes no warranty as to the following: (a) the physical condition or any other aspect of the property, including, but not limited to, the uses to which the property may be put, the ability to construct additional improvements or modify existing improvements on any portion of the property or the ability to obtain building permits for any portion of the property, the conformity of the property to past, current or future applicable landscaping, parking, zoning or building code requirements, the existence of soil instability, past soil repairs, soil additions or conditions of soil fill, susceptibility to landslides, sufficiency of undershoring, water retention characteristics of the property, drainage onto or off of the property, the location of the property either wholly or partially in a flood plain or a flood hazard boundary or similar area, or any other matter affecting the stability or integrity of the land or any improvements constituting the property; or (b) the sufficiency of the property for purchaser’s purposes or as to its continued operating conditions or usefulness. All implied warranties, including, without limitation, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

Max D. Masel (for) Lisa A. Atkins State Land Commissioner State Land Department Seal March 27, 2017 Disclaimer: This map is designed for general overview purposes only. Unless otherwise stated all depictions are approximate. Prospective bidders should review all information in ASLD’s records relating to the property and seek technical or legal advice as needed to assure the understanding of all legal descriptions, plat maps, surveys, and other documents relevant to the property. Contact ASLD, Real Estate Division at (602) 542-3000 for additional information.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 2017.

CITY OF AVONDALE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING June 1, 2017 You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting to discuss a request by Mr. Michael J. Campbell, Campbell A&Z, LLC., for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a Personal Wireless Service Facility located at 715 E. Western Ave. The 50-foot tower and associated ground equipment will be fully enclosed, landscaped, and located behind the church in the back of the lot. The tower features a water tank design and will be located near the railroad tracts. The application number for this request is PL-16-0062.

At the meeting, the applicant and/or his representative(s) will be available to answer questions and solicit comments on this request. Please note, this is not a public hearing and no official action will be taken.

The meeting is as follows:

Date: Time: Place: Address:

Thursday, June 1, 2017 6:00 PM Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Conference Room (1st Floor) 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323

The applicant contact for this project: Michael J. Campbell (602) 616-8396 City of Avondale contact for this project: Rick Williams (623) 333-4018 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 17, 2017.

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