Attachment F - Support - Z-71-25-3.pdf

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From:
PDD Historic Preservation
To:
Helana Ruter; Kevin Weight
Subject:
FW: Items 5 & 6
Date:
Monday, August 18, 2025 8:16:37 AM
Letter of support – Sunnyslope rezoning cases
 
 
Maura Jackson
 
Planner III
City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office
Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Direct: (602) 262-7278/Main: (602) 261-8699
www.phoenix.gov/pdd/historic-preservation
 
 
From: Mary Anne <bkfinder@aol.com> 
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2025 2:26 PM
To: PDD Historic Preservation <historic@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Items 5 & 6
 
Greetings: I am writing in support of Historic Preservation Overlay Zoning for application No Z-66-25-3 Sunnyslope Presbyterian church 9317 N 2nd Street and Z-71-25-3 Pedro's Mexican Food at 524 W Hatcher Rd. Thank you Mary Anne Ramirez Books
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Greetings: 
 
I am writing in support of Historic Preservation Overlay Zoning for application No Z-
66-25-3 Sunnyslope Presbyterian church 9317 N 2nd Street and Z-71-25-3 Pedro's
Mexican Food at 524 W Hatcher Rd.
 
Thank you
 
Mary Anne Ramirez
Books on 7th Ave
9201 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
bookson7thave.com
ATTACHMENT F

August 15, 2025 
Historic Preservation Office 
200 West Washington, Second Floor, 
Phoenix, AZ 85003  
historic@phoenix.gov 
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting | Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:30PM 
Subject: Statement of Support 
Agenda Item #5, Public Hearing for Rezoning Application No. Z-68-25-3, Sunnyslope  
 
 
 
Presbyterian Church 9317 N 2nd St 
Agenda Item #6, Public Hearing for Rezoning Application No. Z-71-25-3, Pedro’s Mexican  
 
 
Food 524 W Hatcher Rd 
Dear Members of the Historic Preservation Commission, 
On behalf of our community, I am writing to express strong and enthusiastic support for granting historic 
status to these locations
AGENDA ITEM #5, PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING APPLICATION NO. 
Z-68-25-3, SUNNYSLOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9317 N 2ND ST 
AGENDA ITEM #6, PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING APPLICATION NO. 
Z-71-25-3, PEDRO’S MEXICAN FOOD 524 W HATCHER RD 
These two buildings hold deep cultural, historical, and architectural significance for our neighborhood and 
for the greater Phoenix community.
Pedro’s Mexican Food has long been more than a dining establishment, it is a landmark of local heritage. For decades, it has served as a 
gathering place where generations of families have celebrated milestones, shared stories, and passed on traditions. The building itself reflects the 
architectural character of its era and stands as a reminder of our city’s rich culinary and cultural history. This building has been refurbished and 
preserved in recent years by The Eye Opener, and they support local nonprofit and community groups.
Sunnyslope Presbyterian Church has been an anchor for education and community connection. Its historic architecture and role in fostering 
lifelong learning have made it an invaluable resource for residents of all ages. Preserving this building honors the educators, students, and 
programs that have shaped our community’s growth and spirit.
Granting these properties historic designation will ensure that future generations can continue to experience and learn from these cornerstones of 
our shared history. Their preservation is not just about maintaining structures, it is about safeguarding the identity, pride, and continuity of our 
community.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and commitment to preserving our community’s 
heritage.
Stacia Hurst | 10204 North 7th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85020 | hello@phxluv.com 
PHX LUV Neighborhood Association + Block Watch President | Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol #4125 
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From:
Erin Lindsey
To:
Helana Ruter
Subject:
Presenve Phoenix Comments RE: HP Commission Agenda 8-18-2025 (standard meeting)
Date:
Monday, August 18, 2025 8:10:51 AM
Hi Helana,
 
Would like to submit comments on behalf of Preserve Phoenix for the following:
 
Agenda Item #5: We fully support the Historic Preservation Overlay Zoning for
Presbyterian Church and thank the Sunnyslope Society for their hard work.
Agenda Item #6: Additionally we support Pedro’s Mexican Food’s initiation of HP
Overlay Zoning.
Agenda Item #7: Preserve Phoenix supports the historic overlay zoning for Roosevelt
Park Grocery.
Agenda Item #8: Once more, we fully support the historic overlay zoning for Emmanuel
Church of God in Christ!
 
Agenda Item #4: Because our board may not be able to attend the Missing Middle
presentation, we would like to request any updates or conversation related to historic
properties and the effect of the Missing Middle Housing Law. We understand that this
law will go into effect by 2026, but ask if there is anything that the city can do or the HP
commission can recommend to ease the effect on Phoenix’s historic neighborhoods?
 
Agenda Item #12: Has the pumphouse demo permit been submitted already? We want
to make sure we didn’t miss something.
 
Thanks!
Erin
 
 
From: Helana Ruter [mailto:helana.ruter@phoenix.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 9:09 AM
To: Helana Ruter
Subject: HP Commission Agenda 8-18-2025 (standard meeting)
 
Good morning,

Please see the attached agenda for the regularly scheduled HP Commission meeting on
Monday the 18th (which will start following the work session).
 
Helana
 
 
 
Helana Ruter
 
Historic Preservation Officer
City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office
Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Desk: 602-256-4155
www.phoenix.gov/pdd/historic-preservation
 
 
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From:
PDD Historic Preservation
To:
Helana Ruter; Kevin Weight
Subject:
FW: Saving the Sunnyslope Presbyterian church and Eye opener
Date:
Monday, August 18, 2025 8:18:27 AM
Comment – Sunnyslope rezoning cases
 
 
Maura Jackson
 
Planner III
City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office
Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Direct: (602) 262-7278/Main: (602) 261-8699
www.phoenix.gov/pdd/historic-preservation
 
 
From: Danny Shepard <sheparddanny@gmail.com> 
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2025 4:54 PM
To: PDD Historic Preservation <historic@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Saving the Sunnyslope Presbyterian church and Eye opener
 
I do not know why there is a question whether or not to give historic status to the Presbyterian Church and the Eye Opener restaurant. How many people attended that Church.  How many people and kids from Sunnyslope high school ate at the Eye
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I do not know why there is a question whether or not to give historic status to the
Presbyterian Church and the Eye Opener restaurant. How many people attended that
Church. How many people and kids from Sunnyslope high school ate at the Eye Opener 
( Pedro's ). Many buildings have already been destroyed in Sunnyslope and Phoenix. We
are losing our history. I have lived in the valley for over seventy years. It's too bad we are
losing the little history we have.
  Thank you Danny Shepard