Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-27-24-2.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
November 7, 2024 
ITEM NO: 10 
DISTRICT NO.: 2
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-27-24-2
Location: 
Approximately 1,000 feet south of the southwest corner of the 29th Avenue 
alignment and Dove Valley Road 
From: 
PCD NBCOD (Approved C-2/CP M-R PCD NBCOD) and FH PCD NBCOD 
To: 
C-2 HGT/WVR DNS/WVR NBCOD and FH NBCOD
Acreage:
20.05
Proposal:
Multifamily residential
Applicant:
Trumont Group
Owner: 
North Gateway Core Acreage Investors, LLC 
Representative: 
Alan Beaudoin, Norris Design 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
North Gateway 10/10/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 8-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the North Gateway Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Gorraiz made a MOTION to approve Z-27-24-2, per the North 
Gateway Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Gorraiz 
 
Second: Read 
 
Vote: 9-0 
Absent: None   
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designations of Mixed-
Use (Commercial / Commerce Park) and Preserves / Floodplain.
2.
The proposal is compatible with adjacent land uses and zoning and is appropriately
located in a high-intensity core area.
3.
As stipulated, the proposal supports efforts from various plans, overlays, and initiatives,
including the North Gateway Village Core Plan, the North Black Canyon Corridor Plan,
the North Black Canyon Overlay District, the Monarch Butterfly Pledge initiative, the
Housing Phoenix Plan, the Tree and Shade Master Plan, the Complete Streets Guiding
Principles policy, the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan, the Transportation
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Electrification Action Plan, the Phoenix Climate Action Plan, and the Conservation 
Measures for New Development policy. 
 
Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development for the east parcel (adjacent to 29th Avenue), as depicted on the 
site plan date stamped September 24, 2024, shall be in general conformance with the 
site plan date stamped September 24, 2024, as modified by the following stipulations 
and as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
2. 
The development for the east parcel (adjacent to 29th Avenue) as depicted on the site 
plan date stamped September 24, 2024, shall be in general conformance with the 
elevations date stamped April 10, 2024, with specific regard to the colors and 
materials being muted and blending, rather than contrasting strongly, with the 
surrounding desert environment, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
3. 
The conceptual site plan and elevations for the 3.18-acre west parcel (west of Skunk 
Creek Wash), as depicted on the site plan date stamped September 24, 2024, shall be 
reviewed and approved by the Planning Hearing Officer through the public hearing 
process for stipulation modification prior to preliminary site plan approval, with specific 
regard to the inclusion of the items below. This is a legislative review for conceptual 
purposes only. Specific development standards and requirements may be determined 
by the Planning Hearing Officer and the Planning and Development Department. 
 
  
 
a. 
Buildings fronting Skunk Creek Wash, with a minimum building frontage of 
50% and a maximum building setback of 30 feet, measured from the east side 
of the multi-use trail easement. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Buildings fronting any adjacent street, with a minimum building frontage of 
60% and a maximum building setback of 30 feet. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
A minimum of two east-west, minimum 5-foot-wide, pedestrian walkways 
connecting the multi-use trail along Skunk Creek Wash to the west portion of 
the site, to eventually connect to the 32nd Avenue alignment. 
 
 
 
 
d. 
Colors being muted and blending, rather than contrasting strongly, with the 
surrounding desert environment.  
 
 
4. 
Multifamily residential development shall utilize the R-5 Planned Residential 
Development option. 
 
 
5. 
A minimum of 10% of the gross site area of each parcel (east and west of Skunk 
Creek Wash) separately shall be retained as common area, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
Surface parking for the east parcel (adjacent to 29th Avenue), as depicted on the site 
plan date stamped September 24, 2024, shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from 
the western limits of the development along Skunk Creek Wash, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
Surface parking for the west parcel (west of Skunk Creek Wash), as depicted on the 
site plan date stamped September 24, 2024, shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet


from the eastern limits of the development along Skunk Creek Wash, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
8. 
A 25-foot-wide shared-use path easement (SUPE) shall be dedicated along the east 
bank of Skunk Creek Wash aligned with the limits of development, east of the 
Floodway Zone AE boundary, and a minimum 10-foot-wide shared-use path (SUP) 
shall be constructed within the easement, in accordance with the MAG supplemental 
detail and as approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
9. 
A 25-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated along the west 
bank of Skunk Creek Wash aligned with the limits of development, west of the 
Floodway Zone AE boundary, 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. 
A minimum landscape setback of 10 feet shall be provided between both the shared-
use path (SUP) and multi-use-trail (MUT) along Skunk Creek Wash and any adjacent 
fencing or buildings, planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, 
shade trees, planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, and shrubs, 
accents, and vegetative groundcovers to achieve a minimum of 50% live coverage, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
11. 
The landscape setbacks shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, large canopy, 
shade trees, planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, and shrubs, 
accents, and vegetative groundcovers to achieve a minimum of 50% live coverage, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. 
A minimum of 25% of the surface parking areas for each parcel separately (east and 
west of Skunk Creek Wash) shall be shaded, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. Shade may be achieved by structures or by minimum 2-
inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, shade trees, or a combination thereof. 
 
 
13. 
A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs for each parcel separately (east and west of 
Skunk Creek Wash), shall be a milkweed or other native nectar species, and shall be 
planted in groups of three or more, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
14. 
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. 
 
 
15. 
The development for the east parcel (adjacent to 29th Avenue), as depicted on the site 
plan date stamped September 24, 2024, shall provide a minimum of two east-west, 
minimum 5-foot-wide, pedestrian walkways connecting 29th Avenue to the shared-use 
path along Skunk Creek Wash, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
16. 
The development for the east parcel (adjacent to 29th Avenue), as depicted on the site 
plan date stamped September 24, 2024, shall include building frontage as described 
below, in order to promote a walkable pedestrian realm per the North Gateway Village 
Core Plan, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.


 
a. 
Buildings fronting onto 29th Avenue, with a minimum building frontage of 60%, 
and a maximum building setback of 30 feet. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Buildings fronting onto Skunk Creek Wash, with a minimum building frontage 
of 50%, and a maximum building setback of 30 feet (measured from the west 
side of the shared-use path easement). 
 
 
17. 
All buildings along the Skunk Creek Wash frontage, 29th Avenue frontage, and any 
adjacent street frontage shall comply with one frontage type for each frontage, per 
Table 1305.1 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, and shall comply with Section 
1305.C.2 for purposes of the frontage types, in order to promote the goals, policies 
and recommendations of the North Gateway Village Core Plan, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
18. 
All bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian pathways (including sidewalks) and trails shall be 
shaded by a structure, landscaping, or a combination of the two to provide a minimum 
of 75% shade, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
19. 
Secured bicycle parking shall be provided for each parcel separately (east and west of 
Skunk Creek Wash) at a minimum rate of 0.25 spaces per unit. Guest bicycle parking 
shall be provided for each parcel separately (east and west of Skunk Creek Wash) at 
a minimum rate of 0.05 spaces per unit. Guest bicycle parking shall be provided 
through Inverted U and/or artistic racks located in open space and amenity areas and 
installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. 
Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs in Appendix K of 
the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. 
 
 
20. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and maintained on site for 
each parcel separately (east and west of Skunk Creek Wash). The bicycle repair 
stations (“fix it stations”) shall be provided in an area of high visibility and separated 
from vehicular maneuvering areas, where applicable. The repair station shall include, 
but not be limited to, standard repair tools affixed to the station, a tire gauge and pump 
affixed to the base of the station or the ground, and a bicycle repair stand which allows 
pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments to the bike. 
 
 
21. 
A minimum of 10% of the required bicycle parking spaces for each parcel separately 
(east and west of Skunk Creek Wash) shall include standard electrical receptacles for 
electric bicycle charging capabilities, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
22. 
A minimum of 2% of the required parking spaces for each parcel separately (east and 
west of Skunk Creek Wash) shall include Electric Vehicle (EV) Installed Infrastructure 
and a minimum of 8% of the required parking spaces for each parcel separately (east 
and west of Skunk Creek Wash) shall include EV Capable spaces, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
23. 
A minimum of two green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) elements for stormwater 
management shall be implemented for each parcel separately (east and west of 
Skunk Creek Wash), 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.


 
 
24. 
Only landscape materials listed in Appendix A of the North Black Canyon Overlay 
District (Section 654 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance) shall be utilized, as approved 
or modified by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
25. 
Natural turf shall only be utilized in required retention areas (bottom of basin, and only 
allowed on slopes if required for slope stabilization) and functional turf areas in 
common areas, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
26. 
Pressure regulating sprinkler heads and drip lines shall be utilized in any turf areas to 
reduce water waste. 
 
 
27. 
Landscaping shall be maintained by permanent and automatic/water efficient 
WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers (or similar smart controller) to minimize 
maintenance and irrigation water consumption for all on and offsite landscape 
irrigation.  
 
 
28. 
A leak detection device shall be installed for the irrigation system of landscape areas 
larger than 10,000 square feet. 
 
 
29. 
The FH-zoned portion of the site shall be preserved as permanent undisturbed open 
space and shall be dedicated to the City as Sonoran Preserve, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. 
 
 
30. 
This parcel is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) called Zone AE & AE 
(Floodway), on panel 0845 L of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) revised 
October 16, 2013. The following requirements shall apply, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
a.  
The Architect and Engineer are required to show the floodplain boundary limits 
on the Site Plan and Grading and Drainage Plan and ensure that impacts to the 
proposed facilities have been considered, following the National Flood 
Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulations (44 CFR Paragraph 60.3). This 
includes, but not limited to provisions in the latest versions of the Floodplain 
Ordinance of the Phoenix City Code. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
A copy of the Grading and Drainage Plan shall be submitted to the Floodplain 
Management section of the Office of the City Engineer for review and approval 
of Floodplain requirements. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
The developer shall provide a FEMA approved CLOMR-F or CLOMR prior to 
issuance of a Grading and Drainage permit. 
 
 
 
 
d. 
A LOMR application shall be submitted to the Floodplain Management section 
of the Office of the City Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of 
vertical construction permits. 
 
 
31. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 10-foot-wide 
landscape strip located between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be constructed on 
the west side of 29th Avenue, adjacent to the development, planted to the following 
standards and maintained with a watering system, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.


 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, shade trees, planted 20 
feet on center, or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers with a maximum mature height 
of two feet to achieve a minimum of 75% live coverage. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a 
pedestrian environment.  
 
 
32. 
Right-of-way shall be dedicated and constructed to connect to two existing public 
streets, specifically to Dove Valley Road, Sonoran Desert Drive, and/or North Valley 
Parkway, as required by the North Gateway Core Master Street Plan and as approved 
by the Street Transportation Department. 
 
 
33. 
Twenty-ninth Avenue shall be dedicated and constructed to the special CM cross 
section, as required by the North Gateway Core Master Street Plan. 
 
 
34. 
A minimum of three enhanced pedestrian connections shall be provided on the 
western site boundary of the eastern parcel, as depicted on the site plan date stamped 
September 24, 2024, to allow for direct pedestrian access to the adjacent Skunk Creek 
Wash shared-use path. The developer shall construct an 8-foot-wide shaded 
pedestrian pathway consisting of decorative material such as brick, pavers, or an 
alternative material, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
35. 
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. 
 
 
36. 
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. 
 
 
37. 
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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