Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-SP-5-25-8.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
September 4, 2025 
ITEM NO: 16 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-SP-5-25-8
Location: 
Approximately 300 feet north the northeast corner of 43rd Avenue and 
Baseline Road 
From: 
C-1 (Pending C-2 HGT/WVR)
To: 
C-2 HGT/WVR SP
Acreage:
2.46
Proposal: 
Special Permit for self-service storage and underlying C-2 uses with a 
height waiver 
Applicant:
Cassandra Ayres, Berry Riddell, LLC 
Owner: 
43rd Ave and Baseline Development, LLC 
Representative: 
Cassandra Ayres, Berry Riddell, LLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Laveen 8/11/2025, Approval, per the staff recommendation with a modification, deletion and an 
additional stipulation. Vote: 12-1. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Laveen Village Planning Committee 
recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Vice-Chairperson Boyd made a MOTION to approve Z-SP-5-25-8, per the 
Laveen Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Boyd 
 
Second: James 
 
Vote: 6-0 
 
Absent: Odegard-Begay, Matthews 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal will develop vacant property and provide commercial services to the
surrounding residents.
2.
As stipulated, the proposal supports efforts from various plans and initiatives including
the Shade Phoenix Plan, Transportation Electrification Action Plan, and Phoenix
Climate Action Plan.
3.
The stipulated landscaping and planting standards are above the required minimum
standards and will contribute to making the proposal compatible with the surrounding
land uses.
ATTACHMENT D

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date stamped 
August 4, 2025, as modified by the following stipulations and approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
2.  
The maximum building height shall be 40 feet. 
 
 
3. 
A minimum of four bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U and/or 
artistic racks located near building entrances and installed per the requirements of 
Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
A minimum of 10% of the provided bicycle parking spaces shall include standard 
electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
5. 
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 contrast parking and drive aisle surfaces, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
The vehicular entrance located along 43rd Avenue shall include a minimum 5-foot-wide 
landscape median, planted with a variety of at least three plant materials, and a 
minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, drought-tolerant shade tree, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
The north landscape setback shall be planted with minimum 50% 2-inch caliper AND 
50% 3-INCH CALIPER, large canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees, planted 25 feet on 
center or in equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment. 
 
 
8. 
A minimum of 25% of the surface 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. 
GRAFFITI RESISTANT PAINT SHALL BE UTILIZED ON ALL EXTERIOR WALLS. 
 
 
9. 
10. 
A 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated along 43rd  
Avenue and a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-use trail (MUT) shall be constructed  
within the easement in accordance with the MAG supplemental detail, and as  
approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
11. 
A minimum of 2% of the required parking spaces shall be EV Capable. 
 
 
11. 
12. 
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.

12. 
 
Prior to final site plan approval, documentation shall be provided that demonstrates a 
commitment to participate in the commercial property owner’s association for a minimum 
of 10 years, or as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
13. 
The streetscape on both sides of the existing detached sidewalk along the 
east side of 43rd Avenue shall be replenished and planted to the following 
standards, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, drought-tolerant, 
shade trees, planted 20 feet on center, or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought-tolerant shrubs, accents and vegetative groundcovers 
maintained to a maximum height of 24 inches to achieve a minimum of 
75% live coverage. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment.  
 
 
15. 
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. 
 
 
16. 
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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