Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-55-25-8.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
September 4, 2025 
ITEM NO: 12 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-55-25-8
Location: 
Northwest corner of 14th Street and University Drive 
From: 
R-3 RSIOD AIOD
To: 
A-2 RSIOD AIOD
Acreage:
0.57
Proposal:
Outdoor Storage 
Applicant: 
Kurt Waldier, Gilbert Blilie, PLLC 
Owner: 
PCI, LLC 
Representative: 
Paul Gilbert, Gilbert Blilie, PLLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation:  Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Central City 8/11/2025, Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 8-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Central City Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Jaramillo made a MOTION to approve Z-55-25-8, per the Central 
City Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Jaramillo 
 
Second: James 
 
Vote: 6-0 
 
Absent: Odegard-Begay, Matthews 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The requested A-2 zoning district is compatible with the surrounding zoning districts.
2.
The proposal, as stipulated, will provide Commerce Park building and landscape
setbacks in alignment with the Rio PHX initiative, Rio Salado Interim Overlay District,
and the Rio Salado Beyond the Banks Area Plan.
3.
The proposal will develop a vacant property and as stipulated will be compatible with
surrounding land uses.
Stipulations: 
1.
A minimum 20-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided along 14th Street and
University Drive. This landscape setback shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper
trees, planted 20 feet on center, or in equivalent groupings, and five 5-gallon shrubs per
tree, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. When possible, the
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developer shall use existing trees and landscaping to meet the landscaping 
requirements. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning 
and Development Department on alternative design solutions. 
 
2. 
Outdoor site lighting shall be fully shielded, as approved or modified by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
3. 
Fencing and walls oriented towards a public street or trail shall have a finished 
appearance and contain decorative elements including but not limited to adobe, glass, 
metal (including rusted metal), stone (stone veneer), wood, or other material consistent 
with a natural environment, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
Where gates are provided for vehicular access, these gates shall be decorative and may 
include minor perforations to accommodate wind loads. The perforation shall not exceed 
50% of the gate surface area. 
 
4. 
A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs, shall be a native milkweed or other native 
nectar species, and shall be planted in groups of three or more, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
5. 
If a building is proposed, a minimum 20-foot building setback shall be provided along the 
east perimeter of the site. 
 
6. 
If a building is proposed, where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the 
pathway shall be constructed of decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or 
other pavement treatments that visually contrasts parking and drive aisle surfaces, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
7. 
A minimum of one green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) element 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. 
 
8. 
A minimum of 25% of the surface of the designated employee or customer parking 
areas shall be shaded, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
Shade may be achieved by structures or by minimum 2-inch caliper, drought tolerant, 
shade trees, or a combination thereof. 
 
9. 
Natural turf shall only be utilized for required retention areas (bottom of basin, and only 
allowed on slopes if required for slope stabilization), as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
10. 
A minimum 30 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated and constructed for the west side 
of 14th Street and the south side of University Drive, to complete the transition from 14th 
Street to University Drive. 
 
11. 
A minimum 4-foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed on the west side of 14th Street 
and the south side of University Drive, adjacent to the development. 
 
12. 
Replace any broken or out-of-grade curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps on all streets 
and upgrade all off-site improvements to be in compliance with current ADA guidelines. 
 
13. 
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. 
 
14. 
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. 
 
15. 
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. 
 
16. 
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. 
 
17. 
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. 
 
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