Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-85-25-4.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2025-10-15)

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
September 4, 2025 
ITEM NO: 7 
DISTRICT NO.: 4
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-85-25-4
Location: 
Generally located between 31st Avenue to 35th Avenue, and Holly Street 
to the I-10 Freeway 
From:
R1-6
To: 
WU Code T3:2, WU Code T4:3, and WU Code T5:3 
Acreage:
7.60
Proposal:
Single-family and multifamily residential 
Applicant:
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission 
Owner: 
City of Phoenix, Neighborhood Services Department 
Representative: 
Chase Hales, City of Phoenix, Planning and Development Department 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Maryvale 8/13/2025 No quorum. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Gorraiz made a MOTION to approve Z-85-25-4, per the staff 
recommendation. 
 
Maker: Gorraiz 
 
Second: Jaramillo 
 
Vote: 6-0 
 
Absent: Odegard-Begay, Matthews 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal is consistent with the Neighborhood Center Place Type contained in the
Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework.
2.
The proposal is consistent with the goals and policies of the Isaac Redevelopment Area
Plan.
3.
The proposed zoning districts will facilitate the redevelopment of vacant sites near
planned high-capacity transit stations.
Stipulations: 
FOR ALL DEVELOPMENTS 
1.
All existing electrical utilities within the public right-of-way shall be undergrounded,
adjacent to the development, or as otherwise approved by the Street Transportation
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Department and the Planning and Development Department. The developer shall 
coordinate with the affected utility companies for their review and permitting. 
 
2. 
Replace unused driveways with sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Also, replace any broken 
or out-of-grade curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps on all streets and upgrade all 
off-site improvements to comply current ADA guidelines. 
 
3. 
All streets within and adjacent to the development shall be constructed with paving, 
curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, streetlights, median islands, landscaping and other 
incidentals, as per plans approved by the Planning and Development Department. All 
improvements shall comply with all ADA accessibility standards. 
 
4. 
The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to future owners or tenants 
of the property. The form and content of such documents shall be according to the 
templates and instructions provided which have been reviewed and approved by the 
City Attorney.  
 
5. 
In the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, the 
developer shall immediately cease all ground-disturbing activities within a 33-foot 
radius of the discovery, notify the City Archaeologist, and allow time for the 
Archaeology Office to properly assess the materials. 
 
6. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archaeology Office, the applicant shall 
conduct Phase I data testing and submit an archaeological survey report of the 
development area for review and approval by the City Archaeologist prior to clearing 
and grubbing, landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
 
7. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from the Phase I 
data testing, the City Archaeologist, in consultation with a qualified archaeologist, 
determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the applicant shall conduct 
Phase II archaeological data recovery excavations. 
 
8. 
Prior to final site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 waiver 
of claims form. The waiver shall be recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder's 
Office and delivered to the City to be included in the rezoning application file for record. 
This stipulation shall not be applicable if the property is owned by the City of Phoenix. 
 
FOR EACH DEVELOPMENT ZONED T3:2 
9.  
Swimming pools on individual single-family lots shall be limited to 600 square feet in 
size. 
 
FOR EACH DEVELOPMENT ZONED T4:3 AND T5:3  
10. 
The site plan and elevations shall be presented for review and comment to the 
Maryvale Village Planning Committee prior to preliminary site plan approval. 
 
11. 
The following bicycle infrastructure shall be provided, and as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department.  
 
a. 
All required bicycle parking for multifamily use, per Section 1307.H.6.d of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, shall be secured parking. 
 
 
b. 
Guest bicycle parking for multifamily residential use shall be provided at a 
minimum of 0.05 spaces per unit spaces near entrances of buildings and

installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the Phoenix Zoning 
Ordinance. 
 
 
c. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided along the western 
edge of the site(s) and separated from vehicular maneuvering areas, where 
applicable. The repair station shall include, but not be limited to:  
 
 
 
i. 
Standard repair tools affixed to the station; 
 
 
 
 
ii. 
A tire gauge and pump affixed to the base of the station or the ground; 
 
 
 
 
iii. 
A bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and wheels to spin freely 
while making adjustments to the bike. 
 
 
d. 
Standard electrical receptacles shall be installed for a minimum of 10 percent 
of the required bicycle parking spaces for electric bicycle charging capabilities. 
 
12. 
The sidewalks along 32nd Avenue and 33rd Avenue shall be detached with a 
minimum 5-foot-wide sidewalk and a minimum 5-foot-wide landscape area between 
back of curb and sidewalk and shaded to a minimum of 75% tree shade coverage. 
Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
13. 
A minimum of 5% of the required vehicle parking spaces shall include EV Capable 
infrastructure. 
 
14. 
Natural turf shall only be utilized for required retention areas (at the bottom of the 
basin, and only allowed on slopes if required for slope stabilization), and functional turf 
areas, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
15. 
A minimum of 25% of any surface parking areas shall be shaded, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. Shade may be achieved by structures or by 
minimum two-inch caliper, drought tolerant, shade trees, or a combination thereof. 
 
16. 
A minimum of two green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) elements for stormwater 
management shall be implemented, as approved or modified by the Planning and 
Development and/or Street Transportation departments. This includes but is not 
limited to stormwater harvesting basins, bioswales, permeable pavement, etc., per the 
Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Details for 
Alternative Stormwater Management. 
 
17. 
Prior to final site plan approval, documentation shall be provided that demonstrates a 
commitment to participate in the Phoenix Water Efficiency Checkup Program for a 
minimum of 10 years, or as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact 
Saneeya Mir at 602-686-6461, saneeya.mir@phoenix.gov, TTY: Use 7-1-1.