Highlights

St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church is seeking city approval to add a community building and recreational facilities at its property at 525 N. 74th St., a parcel zoned Single-family Residential (R1-7) that requires a conditional use permit before construction can begin.

The Scottsdale Planning Commission took up the request as Item No. 4 at its April 22, 2026 regular meeting. Commissioner Reid made a motion to recommend approval to City Council, according to the agenda record for case 11-UP-2025.

Architect Akram Rosheidat is listed as the applicant contact at (480) 703-3676. City planner Chris Zimmer is the staff contact for the case at (480) 312-2347.

Who is behind the project?

The request is filed by the church as owner. St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church operates in Scottsdale's 85257 ZIP code, according to a listing on ChurchFinder. The church also maintains a YouTube channel broadcasting services live from its Scottsdale location.

A Planning Commission recommendation for approval sends the case to City Council for a final vote.

Sources

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  1. City of Scottsdale retrieved 16/05/2026 03:51
  2. churchfinder.com retrieved 16/05/2026 03:51
  3. youtube.com retrieved 16/05/2026 03:51

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