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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
STAFF ANALYSIS
September 26, 2023
Application:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Owner:
Arizona State Land Department
Applicant:
Ryan Ash, Vestar
Representative:
Stephen Anderson, Gammage & Burnham
Location:
Southwest corner of Black Mountain Boulevard and
Deer Valley Drive
Acreage:
20.52 acres
Current Plan Designation:
Residential 2 to 5 dwelling units per acre (20.52
acres)
Requested Plan Designation:
Commercial (20.52 acres)
Reason for Requested Change:
A minor General Plan Amendment for commercial
use.
Desert View Village Planning
Committee Meeting Date:
October 3, 2023
Staff Recommendation:
Approval
FINDINGS:
1)
The proposed General Plan Land Use Map designation of Commercial would
allow retail and service uses that would contribute to a mix of land uses in the
surrounding area, providing services to nearby residential neighborhoods.
2)
The companion rezoning case, Z-39-23-2, proposes a commercial shopping
center, which, as stipulated, enhances the surrounding area with features
promoting pedestrian safety, facilitating alternative transportation, and providing
pedestrianized amenity spaces for the community.
3)
The subject site is appropriate for commercial uses with adequate street access
to two arterial streets.
ATTACHMENT B
Staff Analysis
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Page 2
BACKGROUND
The subject site is 20.52 acres of undeveloped land, located at the southwest corner of
Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Valley Drive. There are two companion cases with
this case. Companion case GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 is an amendment to the Desert Ridge
Specific Plan to create a commercial parcel, allowing C-2 zoning, coterminous with the
subject site. Companion case Z-39-23-2 is a rezoning request from S-1 DRSP
(Approved R1-6 DRSP) (Ranch or Farm Residence, Desert Ridge Specific Plan)
(Approved Single-Family Residence District, Desert Ridge Specific Plan) and S-1 DRSP
(Approved R-2 DRSP) (Ranch or Farm Residence, Desert Ridge Specific Plan)
(Approved Multifamily Residence District, Desert Ridge Specific Plan) to C-2 DRSP
(Intermediate Commercial, Desert Ridge Specific Plan).
The General Plan Land Use Map currently designates the subject site as Residential 2
to 5 dwelling units per acre. The applicant proposes to change the designation to
Commercial. This change, along with the companion cases, will facilitate the
development of a new commercial shopping center.
SURROUNDING LAND USES
North, east, and west of the subject site is land designated Residential 2 to 5 dwelling
units per acre on the General Plan Land Use Map with single-family residential housing
developed to the north and east. The land to the west is undeveloped.
South of the subject site is Pinnacle High School, which is designated as Public/Quasi-
Public on the General Plan Land Use Map.
Existing General Plan Land Use Map designation, Source: Planning and Development Department
Staff Analysis
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Page 3
RELATIONSHIP TO GENERAL PLAN CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES
• CORES, CENTERS, & CORRIDORS; DESIGN PRINCIPLE: Encourage
centers to provide a pedestrian environment with plazas, common open
space, shaded walkways, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic,
bicycle parking, and vehicle parking in architecturally disguised structures
or underground where feasible.
The proposal, as stipulated in the companion rezoning case, Z-39-23-2, will
provide a commercial center with a pedestrian plaza, shaded walkways,
enhanced features for pedestrian safety, bicycle parking, and a safe crossing to
the adjacent school.
CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES & NEIGHBORHOODS
• DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Communities should
consist of a mix of land uses to provide housing, shopping, dining and
recreational options for residents.
The proposal will contribute to a mix of land uses by providing retail and services
closer to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
• CONNECTED NEIGHBORHOODS; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Locate
neighborhood retail to be easily accessible to neighborhoods.
The proposal will enhance accessibility to retail uses by locating retail closer to
neighborhoods and as stipulated in companion rezoning case Z-39-23-2,
providing pedestrian and bicycle amenities that promote non-vehicular
transportation.
BUILD THE SUSTAINABLE DESERT CITY
• TREES AND SHADE: DESIGN PRINCIPLE: Integrate trees and shade into
the design of new development and redevelopment projects throughout
Phoenix.
The proposed development, as stipulated in companion rezoning case Z-39-23-
2, provides shaded detached sidewalks on all bounding streets and enhanced
shade to pedestrian areas and surface parking areas on site, which will reduce
the urban heat island effect while also improving thermal comfort to site users
and the surrounding neighborhood.
Staff Analysis
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Page 4
COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY
At the time this staff report was written, staff has received 180 letters in opposition,
three petitions in opposition with a total of 663 names, 233 letters in support, 23 letters
stating general support but requesting a gas station not be included, three petitions in
support with a total of 753 names, and four letters providing general comments. Among
those opposed, concerns include the change in the residential character of the area,
increased traffic and conflicts with Pinnacle High School traffic, pedestrian safety,
increased lighting, the presence of homeless individuals, crime issues, and a reduction
in property values.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of GPA-DSTV-2-23-2. The proposed land use map
designation allows for development that provides additional retail and commercial
service options for the surrounding community and locates uses appropriately at the
intersection of two arterial streets. The companion rezoning case, Z-39-23-2, as
stipulated, will provide connectivity with the surrounding area.
Writer
Anthony Grande
September 26, 2023
Team Leader
Racelle Escolar
Exhibits
Sketch Maps (2 pages)
Community Correspondence (600 Pages)
DEER VALLEY RD
BLACK MOUNTAIN BLVD
MAYO BLVD
APPLICATION NO:
VILLAGE:
APPLICANT:
COUNCIL DISTRICT:
ACRES:
EXISTING:
PROPOSED CHANGE:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
20.52 +/-
2
Ryan Ash
Desert View
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Commercial ( 20.52 +/- Acres)
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF PHOENIX
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
200 W WASHINGTON ST
PHOENIX, AZ
85003
(602) 262-6882
Residential 2 to 5 du/ac ( 20.52 +/- Acres)
DEER VALLEY DR
MAYO BLVD
BLACK MOUNTAIN BLVD
Proposed Change Area
Commercial
REVISION DATE:
Proposed Change Area
Residential 2 to 5 du/ac
Public/Quasi-Public
Parks/Open Space - Publicly Owned
DEER VALLEY RD
BLACK MOUNTAIN BLVD
MAYO BLVD
APPLICATION NO:
VILLAGE:
APPLICANT:
COUNCIL DISTRICT:
ACRES:
EXISTING:
PROPOSED CHANGE:
20.52 +/-
2
Ryan Ash
Desert View
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Commercial ( 20.52 +/- Acres)
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF PHOENIX
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
200 W WASHINGTON ST
PHOENIX, AZ
85003
(602) 262-6882
Residential 2 to 5 du/ac ( 20.52 +/- Acres)
DEER VALLEY DR
MAYO BLVD
BLACK MOUNTAIN BLVD
Proposed Change Area
Commercial
REVISION DATE:
Proposed Change Area
Residential 2 to 5 du/acre
Public/Quasi-Public
E E E E E
E E E E E Parks/Open Space - Publicly Owned
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
From:
Scott Clark
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Case GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/DSTV-3-23-2, Z-39-23
Date:
Saturday, July 29, 2023 11:20:21 AM
Dear Mr Grande,
I am a resident of Aviano neighborhood and live 1 block from Deer Valley Drive and Black
Mountain Blvd. I wanted to send an email that my family is opposed to rezoning the land use
from residential to commercial, GPA-DSTV-2-23-2.
The reason that I am opposed is that the proposed site is next to Pinnacle High School and
during the times of before and after school the area becomes very crowded with families
driving their kids to school, children walking and biking to school.
Having a commercial shopping center next to the school is going to create an unsafe
environment for the children walking and biking to school. There is a significant amount of
vehicle congestion from drop off/pickup that makes that area very congested. Adding a
commercial shopping area will make the area even more congested and unsafe. I have 4
children that may go to Pinnacle High School and think the current zoning as residential is
appropriate for the area next to a high school.
Thanks
Scott Clark
Resident of 3610 E Donald Dr
602-363-7729 (Cell)
From:
Nathan Friedland
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village - Superblock 12
Date:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 10:52:40 AM
Mr. Grande:
I understand that you are the City Planner for the subject rezoning of the land parcel at the
Southwest corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Boulevard. As a resident of Sky
Crossing, directly across Deer Valley from this subject parcel, my family and I along with
1220 homeowners will be directly impacted by this proposed development.
I am not naive to believe that this development will be rejected and I appreciate our
community’s need for additional businesses like a grocery store and restaurants.
However, I would like to bring to your attention some concerns that I have and I am sure our
neighbors have relevant to this rezoning.
1. Traffic is already high on these two streets and with the addition of a large shopping center,
the traffic will expand greatly bringing to our community more noise with drivers revving
their engines and peeling out of the new center. This will be especially realized should a gas
station be approved and built. A gas station, if approved on this parcel, must be restricted in
their hours of operation with it being closed over night. In all candidness. a gas station is not
really needed as there are a number of stations near by on Cave Creek and on Tatum - all
within 2 to 3 miles from this area.
2. Light Pollution is another major concern. Nobody wants to see glaring bright lights during
the night time that will disrupt the tranquility of our lives and interrupt our sleep over night.
The developers must be required to adhere to dark sky compliance to limit the amount of blue
light at night.
These two items are my current concerns and I am sure my neighbors will have other issues
such as neighborhood safety and security that they will bring to your office’s attention.
Thank you for your time and attention to this most important matter.
Nathan Friedland
North 34th Way - Sky Crossing
Phoenix, Az 85050
From:
Rachel McLean
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village Project
Date:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 3:18:23 PM
Hello Mr. Grande,
I am writing to you in regards to the Black Mountain Village Project (GPA-DSTV-2-23-2). I understand that you are
the City Planner for this project and would like to share my opinion. I live in the Sky Crossing neighborhood
directly across Deer Valley Rd from the proposed project. While I am in favor of commercial development on this
parcel, I must urge you to only allow for businesses that will not degrade our neighborhood. For example, most
neighbors are opposed to a gas station. This is an unnecessary addition as there are multiple gas stations on both
Tatum and Cave Creek Rd. A gas station would bring unwanted loitering and excessive noise and traffic to this
residential neighborhood.
Another issue I have is with a large grocery store (ie Frys, Albertsons, etc). Again, this being an entirely residential
neighborhood it would detract from our community to have a large grocery store. I do however support a smaller
grocery store with less traffic such as a Sprouts or Trader Joe’s.
Both the grocery store and a gas station would create a large amount of light pollution. I would like to see building
plans that involves less lighting, more landscaping and a more cohesive ambiance with the desert and the natural
surroundings.
This leads me to my last point that our homes in Sky Crossing are typically selling around $1M. To me, this would
indicate a higher scale neighborhood. I would appreciate if the commercial businesses fit in with the demographic of
the area, similar to business parks in Scottsdale. A gas station and large grocery store would be unwelcome and an
eye sore whereas a smaller neighborhood grocery store and smaller, tasteful restaurants and shops would be a
welcome addition.
Please consider these points and I look forward to attending the next meeting to hear the latest development.
Rachel McLean
Sky Crossing Resident
From:
Richard Starr
To:
Anthony M Grande; PDD Desert View VPC
Subject:
planned commercial/retail center at SWC Black Mtn Pkwy & Deer Valley
Date:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 3:50:16 PM
Hello Anthony and Desert View VPC,
I am a nearby resident (Fireside) of this proposed project. My main concern here is Pinnacle
HS parking. The high schoolers often park in the adjacent residential neighborhoods as
Pinnacle's lot are simply not large enough for its growing population. The AZ State Land
Department, Paradise Valley School District and any potential bidder/buyer of this ASLD
property should work together (now) to facilitate the purchase of additional 3-5 acres for
more Pinnacle High School parking north of Mayo Blvd. The school parking could be on west
side of future retail center. Otherwise, students and visitors for sporting events will simply
park in the new commercial center, upsetting retail tenants and customers alike.
Thank you.
Richard "R.T." Starr
(623) 521-5668
rtstarraz@hotmail.com
From:
Ronee Korbin Steiner
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Construction possibilities Deer Valley and Black Mountain
Date:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 7:24:45 PM
As Sky Crossing homeowners, we wanted to express our objection to the potential of large commercial development
at this corner. When school is in session the traffic is awful. It’s going to be exceptionally worse if there is a
commercial structure at that corner. Moreover, I have no idea how the owner will police the students parking there.
It’s going to bring more traffic, crime, congestion and so on. This is not the kind of thing we want to see in our area.
It’s very likely to negatively impact home values as well.
Thanks so much for noting our objection.
Tracy and Ronee Steiner
From:
Sabrina Sundquist
To:
Anthony M Grande
Date:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 11:45:07 AM
Mr. Grande:
I understand that you are the City Planner for the subject rezoning of the land parcel at the
Southwest corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Boulevard.
As a resident of Sky Crossing, directly across Deer Valley from this subject parcel, my family and I
along with 1220 homeowners will be directly impacted by this proposed development.
I am not naive to believe that this development will be rejected, and I appreciate our community’s
need for additional businesses like a grocery store and restaurants.
However, I would like to bring to your attention some concerns that I have, and I am sure our
neighbors have relevant to this rezoning.
1. Traffic is already high on these two streets and with the addition of a large shopping
center, the traffic will expand greatly. Please do not allow a gas station on this corner, it is
not a major arterial intersection. There are plenty of gas stations in both directions of this
corner and those are both busier streets and can accommodate the need.
2. Light Pollution is another major concern. Nobody wants to see glaring bright lights
during the nighttime, this will greatly disrupt the tranquility of our lives and interrupt our
sleep over night. The developers must be required to adhere to dark sky compliance to limit
the amount of blue light at night.
These two items are my current concerns, and I am sure my neighbors will have other issues such as
neighborhood safety and security that they will bring to your office’s attention.
Thank you for your time and attention to this most important matter.
Sabrina Sundquist
3506 E. Daley Lane
From:
nav bajwa
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
REZONING OF THE LAND AT BLACK MOUNTAIN AND DEER VALLEY
Date:
Friday, August 4, 2023 7:38:56 AM
To Mr. Grande,
My name is Nav Bajwa. I am a resident of Aviano. As a concerned citizen, I am writing this
email to urge and appeal that you reconsider keeping the area zoned for residental purposes
only. The infrastructure in that area is not built to handle a shopping complex, with all the
increased traffic from the Pinnacle high school as well.
Thanks,
Nav.
From:
Julie Gibson
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Oppose the development Black Man Deer Valley
Date:
Friday, August 4, 2023 7:55:25 AM
Hi Anthony,
First I want to thank you for what you do. I worked ever so briefly in planning in Portland,
OR. I know it’s a tough and under appreciated role in development. So I do not like sending an
email with a negative tone, but on this one I must.
Regarding the development at Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley I have 2 major concerns:
1. The additional traffic to an already clogged area - especially with high schoolers in the area.
It increases frustration and potential for life treating accidents. (Teen brains in the mornings
aren’t really the the sharpest in the intersection).
2. How can we guarantee that this doesn’t end up a strip mall of vape stores and liquor stores?
Again the last thing that should be placed near a high school. Our kids have so much on their
plate already in terms of the availability of addictive substances. Why make this any harder for
them?
I do hope the City will take in consideration the development’s proximity to a high school and
the challenges it poses with the teens that will no doubt surround the area before and after
school.
I will do my best to be at the next meeting in October.
Warm regards,
Julie
Julie Gibson
julsgc@me.com
480-352-8612
From:
Gordon Smith
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Development at the corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd
Date:
Friday, August 4, 2023 2:17:59 PM
I live close by and strenuously object to developing this land for commercial use. This would
place a commercial lot right in the middle of neighborhoods and a school. I happen to live in
the closest adjoining neighborhood (Fireside - Copper View) and my property values will be
negatively impacted by this decision. My quality of life will be negatively impacted by this
decision.
From a practical perspective, this is a dangerous place to build a development of that nature.
We already suffer from high school kids parking and clogging our streets in the
adjoining neighborhood. At best, this would shift that burden to this new development.
Having entitled parents with their bad parking/waiting habits combined with parking lots full
of high school teens disobeying parking regulations and the increased pedestrian traffic there
is a recipe for disaster. I sure hope they have amazing insurance - they'll need it.
This will create light and noise pollution, add more traffic to an already congested area and
degrade my property values. If anything, this state land should be used for an expansion of the
school itself to allow for more high school parking and activities of the existing population
attending that school.
We have gas stations nearby already. We have grocery stores nearby already. We have fast
food nearby already. We do not need this development.
Sincerely,
Gordon Smith
3608 E Salter Dr
Phoenix AZ 85050
From:
Christian Klein
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Case: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Date:
Friday, August 4, 2023 12:42:04 PM
Dear Anthony Grande,
I am writing today regarding Vestar’s proposals (case numbers) GPA-DSTV-2-23-2, GPA
DSTV-3-23-2, and Z-39-23. As a resident of Desert Ridge, I oppose Vestar’s proposal for
rezoning the Southwest Corner of Black Moutain Boulevard and Deer Valley Drive from
Residential to Commercial/Retail for several reasons.
First, Desert Ridge is a highly desirable planned residential community that continues to
attract buyers willing to pay a premium for a prime location. Adding commercial/retail
mixed-use space in the middle of the community would decrease the desirability of Desert
Ridge and lower the values of residential real estate within the community.
Second, the traffic flow within Desert Ridge is already too great for the limited infrastructure
within the community. Pinnacle Peak High School is located adjacent to the proposed site.
The traffic caused during the morning/afternoon pick up/drop off combined with regular
commuting already creates a safety issue on Black Moutain and Deer Valley with vehicles
backed up in every direction. Adding unnecessary commercial/retail space would only
increase the traffic and lead to safety issues.
Third, there is no need for mixed commercial/retail space in the middle of single-family
homes. The area has more than ample shopping options - Desert Ridge Marketplace, High
Street, and shopping off of Cave Creek Rd and the 101 are all within an extremely close
distance. Finally, creating a commercial/retail space in the middle of a residential area will
bring increased instances of crime which when coupled with declining property values
would limit the marketability of Desert Ridge.
Given the detrimental impacts on our home values, marketability, safety, noise/light
pollution, and increased traffic without adequate infrastructure these proposals should be
denied. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can provide any additional information.
Regards,
Christian Klein
From:
Ronee Korbin Steiner
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Additional information on potential project at Deer Valley and Black Mountain
Date:
Friday, August 4, 2023 7:33:48 AM
I urge you or someone from your office to come by between 7 am and 7:30 and see what the traffic is like. It’s
unbearable. I literally have to change my work schedule by leaving either before 7 or after 7:30. Any commercial
addition to that corner is going to make things exponentially worse, create more accidents or worse. Kids are
walking across the street and not at the intersection because there is gridlock and they think that they can just do
that.
The Steiners
From:
Layla
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Case#GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/ Desert Ridge Community
Date:
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10:25:52 AM
Mr. Grande,
My husband and I, and our children, have lived in the Desert Ridge Community since 2010.
What attracted us to this area was the quiet, beauty of the desert, and the many, many young
families that live here. Our children attend all the neighborhood schools including Pinnacle
High School.
We feel strongly that changing this residential land site to commercial would be detrimental to
our community. The increased traffic would be catastrophic to the neighborhood
environment. It is already difficult to get my children to school, this would increase
substantially. We have studied the developers plans for this land and we are deeply troubled.
Our neighborhood will be forever changed with drive-thrus and a gas station. Huge semi
trucks will now be delivering gas and food to our quiet community. We cannot allow this to
happen! We do not need another gas station or grocery store here. We can drive less than a
mile to obtain that. Why destroy a neighborhood/community all for money.
We are pleading with you to put a stop to this! If you have any further questions, please let us
know.
Thank you,
Darrin and Layla Saikley
602-329-4432
From:
Wendy
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning for Commercial of Corner Black Mountain & Deer valley
Date:
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10:00:00 AM
Hi Mr. Grande,
This email is too put in our objection for the rezoning to make commercial the corner of Black
Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley.
The traffic in that area is already very busy with the school and subdivisions. As is there is
usually backups. This is a residential neighborhood with lots of families and kids. We do not
need to bring additional traffic or buildings that don't belong in the middle of a residential
area. There is enough stuff very close by. We did not buy in the area to have that type of stuff
right in the middle of our neighborhoods.
I highly object to this and would not approve it!
Thank you,
Wendy
From:
Helen"s Cox Email
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Application No. GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:42:07 AM
Hello Mr. Grande,
We are homeowners of (2) homes in Desert Ridge and we STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposed commercial tract
along Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley Road next to Pinnacle High School.
Please make a note of our position.
Thank you,
Helana and Timothy Doyle
Sent from my iPhone
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:20:48 AM
Name
Peter Feldman
Email
peterjfeldman@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Fireside at Desert Ridge
Support Comments
This development is a terrible idea. Traffic in right lane of Deer Valley is already backed up for a half mile
at drop off and pick up at high school. Black Mtn is impassible with the kids crossing the street and cars
parked along the sides of the roads. Some kid is going to get hit by a shopper leaving that center and
everyone associated with the development is getting sued.
This is literally the worst possible use for the property.
From:
Sue
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Zone change of the Southwest Corner of Deer Valley Drive and Black Mountain Boulevard
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:23:32 AM
Dear Mr. Grande,
I am against the zone change from residential to commercial.
There are many, many reasons why I am opposed to this zone change (lights, noise, traffic , etc.).
I live in the Sky Crossing community.
I attended the August 1st meeting, but nothing favorable was convincing.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Corlett Sayegh
21827 North 33rd Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Rusty Ludwig
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Proposed Development on Black Mountain and Deer Valley
Date:
Saturday, August 12, 2023 12:30:18 PM
Hi Anthony,
We have lived in Aviano for the past 17 years, when we purchased our home, in the general
plan this was zoned residential. We have no problem driving to the commercial areas already
developed for that type of businesses. From the sounds of the development it’s catered to
capture the local high school, the area is already congested in that area. Please forward this
response to the City Staff responsible for the decision to change the zoning, please leave it
residential.
Thank You,
Rusty Ludwig
--
Rusty Ludwig
RJL Excavating, Inc.
602-920-8003
rjlexc@gmail.com
From:
cmotjen
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Deer Valley & Black Mountian
Date:
Sunday, August 13, 2023 9:51:17 AM
Hi Anthony,
If possible, I hope you can restructure the thought of making Deer Valley and Black Mountain a commercial
property. Our kids have to walk by this intersection everyday on their way to school. We moved into a
neighborhood to have a neighborhood, not a city.
If commercial is the only option, please look at other corporations. The locations built by Vestar are tacky and
unappealing, sprawling at best. We need something sophisticated and classy. We/You are beyond fortunate Sky
Crossing Elementary, Fireside Elementary and Pinnacle High School are some of the BEST schools in the PV
school district.
Please don’t let us down in making a rash decision,
Christina Otjen
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Helen’s Cox
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Application # GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Date:
Monday, August 14, 2023 11:05:23 AM
Hello Anthony,
I understand that the city would like a more detailed explanation as to why we are strongly against rezoning this
tract for commercial building.
My husband and I have lived in Desert Ridge since 2004. Phoenix does not have many areas where the beauty and
quiet of the desert is so prominent. However, the Desert Ridge community is one of the beautiful, quiet and family
friendly neighborhoods in Phoenix. In fact when we outgrew our home and decided to buy another one we chose to
remain in Phoenix in the Desert Ridge area because we love it so much.
All of our children have and do attend the neighborhood schools. The Desert Ridge area has always been a safe and
quiet neighborhood. Building a commercial plot right next to Pinnacle High School would be outrageous. It would
cause a dangerous amount of traffic, crime and be very disturbing to the school and surrounding neighborhoods.
Desert Ridge Marketplace is less than 1 mile away.
We understand there is a proposed gas station in the plans. This is extremely short sighted. There is a gas station
less than a mile away. The future is electric. In the next few years gas cars will become obsolete. Gas stations are
so toxic, it is incredibly hard to convert the land when it will no longer be needed. This begs the question, is the
development being funded by a gas company?
It appears that the city is being motivated by money and not seeing how this will impact a beautiful neighborhood.
Currently, the neighborhoods in Desert Ridge are very much like you’d see in the city of Scottsdale. The Desert
Ridge area is highly sought after in the City of Phoenix and gives the City of Scottsdale a “run for its money”. This
proposed tract is obviously money motivated with no regards as to the impact it will have on Pinnacle High School
and the surrounding neighborhoods and ultimately the City of Phoenix.
The City of Phoenix is already filled with unsightly commercial plots next to neighborhoods and schools which
downgrades those areas immensely.
Keep the Desert Ridge neighborhood as one of the few in the City of Phoenix that is peaceful, beautiful and safe.
Be the future and preserve this neighborhood for generations to come. Please Do Not build commercial on this
land. Be better and do what’s right for the city.
Thank you,
Timothy and Helana Doyle
602-432-9504
From:
Ginger Kurtz
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
new development in desert ridge phx az
Date:
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 12:09:48 PM
I am a resident of Desert Ridge. We have been in Desert Ridge since the beginning March
1995. We have seen the growth . We feel blessed everything is within walking or a short
drive . We have gas stations, grocery storel and plenty of restaurants and some fast food. If
you dont like Desert Ridge for shopping you have a short drive to Bell Road off Tatum for
morel choices or go to cave creek off of Deer Valley. We dont need to bring more traffic and
more traffic and chaos to this neighborhood. We oppose the new development off Deer Valley
BLack mountain.
Thank you Ginger Kurtz, Kristina Koontz
From:
V H
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Parcel at Black Mtn and Deer Valley
Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2023 2:47:26 PM
Hi Mr. Grande,
I want to express my opposition to the proposed rezoning of the parcel on the Southwest
corner of Black Mountain and Deer Valley. It is being proposed that the land be rezoned from
residential to commercial. This is a terrible idea for many reasons. I am a full time resident in
Sky Crossing and below are just a few potential issues that will be created by
commercial zoning.
Violence, as experienced at Desert Ridge shopping area
Increased noise
Predators/sex trafficking
Light pollution
Increased burnouts - burnouts are currently in every intersection in the area
Increased traffic in an already crowded area
Safety - speeding is rampant in the area and there was a death on Deer Valley last year
High school pedestrian safety
High school drop off and pick up is already severely congested
Increased wear and tear on roads from commercial vehicles
Increased commercial vehicles - brakes, horns, noise
There is zero need for a gas station, grocery store, or any other commercial property on this
land. Those services are already conveniently located 2-3 miles in either direction.
Please don't make a decision to rezone the parcel. The future cannot be undone when issues
arise. It's not always about money. Sometimes - in this case for instance - it's about keeping a
neighborhood a neighborhood with residential properties as initially zoned. Home owners in
Sky Crossing were sold on the idea of residential and not commercial across the street. No
commercial zoning nearby was a huge selling point for property owners. Don't go back on this
commitment.
Please don't rezone the parcel at Black Mountain and Deer Valley north of Pinnacle High
School. Be proactive and put residents first.
Thank you for your time.
Vicki
From:
Wendy Piermarini
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Do Not Change Residential Lot into Commercial
Date:
Friday, August 18, 2023 9:05:36 AM
Anthony,
We built in Desert Ridge back in 1997 and studied the Master Plan. It DID NOT include
commercial inside the Desert Ridge Community. It is the worst idea to change the
residential property into commercial. It will only bring crime, homelessness and more
congestion to an already very congested area. Trying to navigate around Pinnacle High School
is already ridiculous and any changes to the navigating that problem has not helped. . This was
never the plan and it should not be a new plan in order to profit a few. Keep our area
beautiful!!!!
From:
wroodenburg@cox.net
To:
Anthony M Grande; David Urbinato
Cc:
Laura Farrell; Council District 2 PCC; Sarah Stockham; bgeorge@pvschools.net; nwilcox@pvschools.net; PDD Desert View VPC
Subject:
RE: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Date:
Friday, August 18, 2023 4:00:29 PM
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Thanks everyone for your input.
What strikes me in general is that it seems a very reactive process to “wait and see” who comes up with a plan for the vacant land.
There is :
1. already a master plan for Desert Ridge,
2. the land is owned by the Arizona State Land Department, beneficiaries include the k-12 schools,
3. there is a Vision Zero plan and budget to reduce casualties,
4. there is a federal program regarding infrastructure.
On top of that,
1. the school was build in 2000 during a time when Fireside/Aviano/SkyCrossing/DesertRidge marketplace were not even there yet.
2. The school was build in 2000 whilst the freeways like 101 were not build yet, etc, etc
3. During curriculum night at the Pinnacle High School, this topic was brought up and the principal re-iterated that he was 100% against the commercial proposal – this is
not what came across in the meeting and I would love to see the exact wording used that night.
4. Pinnacle High school is further expanding the number of students every year and it should be able to get the infrastructure and parking capabilities for students to get
to school safely.
5. Student Drivers are mixed with in with people that need to get to work in time and this creates a recipe for disaster for these drivers and the students crossing the
intersection.
Adding up all these before mentioned items and elements of existing/approved budgets, would we (as a community) be wrong to assume that there is somebody at City or
State level working with the school district to alleviate the pressures that now exist in this neighborhood, proactively.
We have escalated the issue, discussions and actions have taken place between the school and the city, but this year the dropoff and pickup is in exactly the same state of
chaos around the school and we’re all just waiting for 1 child to get run over.
This doesn’t seem in line with the Vision Zero.
My main question is this;
Does the city planner and the village planning committee have the ability to – themselves - create a proposal for this vacant land, recognizing that the area has grown
tremendously over the last decade and that improvements to the infrastructure, traffic patterns, school safety, etc are now needed.
Here are the benefits:
1. The biggest benefit is the fact that Pinnacle Highschool is one of the few lucky schools that has vacant land around it to still expand and address the issues.
2. Both committees are experts in State and City guidelines and laws
3. Both committees can invite other necessary parties to the table that they know are required to make a good plan and include people from the school districts and the
department of education.
4. You have inside knowledge of budget and grant opportunities at State and Federal level to plan for funding
5. Vision Zero survey results are available in more detail then what the public gets to see and it should have been highlighted by the participation of the community in
Aviano and Fireside.
6. State Land should benefit the school – so why not expand the footprint for this high school directly (and not selling the land for proceeds)
I’m no expert in what it is people on this email can do or not – but I would strongly urge all of you to take my points into consideration and NOT approve the vestar proposal
in any shape or form, because it is NOT what the area needs and it is NOT in the best interest of student safety.
We can only decide ONCE what will happen to this piece of land and it was already decided to NOT be commercial.
We have a great community, they have engaged with surveys and shown up at meetings. We love where we live and it’s mainly because of the master plan that is already in
place.
If you require further input and or participation of our community and/or have any suggestions to have this proposal stopped, please let us know.
Much appreciated if this can be added to the proposal as feedback.
Kind regards,
Wouter Roodenburg
4805672716
From: Anthony M Grande <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 4:00 PM
To: David Urbinato <david.urbinato@phoenix.gov>; wroodenburg@cox.net
Cc: Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov>; Council District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>; Sarah Stockham <sarah.stockham@phoenix.gov>
Subject: RE: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Hi all,
I want to add some information here. Vestar has filed an application to rezone the property for commercial use. The Desert View VPC heard an informational presentation on
August 1 and took public comments. I know Mr. Roodenburg, you were there and provided input on the rezoning proposal. As was discussed at the meeting, the case is still
under review and won’t have a formal staff recommendation until it returns to the VPC in October for public hearing and recommendation. In the meantime, we are
reviewing all comments received, which will be made part of the case file and included in the staff report for the case.
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or comments.
Thanks,
Anthony
Anthony Grande
Planner II – Village Planner
City of Phoenix
Planning & Development Department
Long Range Planning
Office: 602-256-5648
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
From: David Urbinato <david.urbinato@phoenix.gov>
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 12:37 PM
To: wroodenburg@cox.net
Cc: Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov>; Council District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>; Anthony M Grande <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>; Sarah Stockham
<sarah.stockham@phoenix.gov>
Subject: FW: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Mr. Roodenburg, Street Transportation Department staff forwarded your question about development plans for the circled parcel below. This parcel of land is owned by the
Arizona State Land Department. They submitted a request for a pre-application review (PAPP 2206799) of a site plan and potential rezoning that proposed a shopping center
on the property. At this time, the owner has not submitted any additional documents beyond the pre-application stage. Please note that details of proposed plans can change
somewhat as they move past the early pre-application stage.
I have copied the village planner for that area, Anthony Grande, if you have any questions about how the rezoning process would play out from here should the applicant
choose to proceed.
The State Land Department sells parcels based on guidelines in state law. Whether they legally could donate the land to the school district would be a question to address
directly with the Land Department. I’ve included a link to their home page as a place to start. Home | Arizona State Land Department (az.gov) [land.az.gov]
David Urbinato
Economic Development Program Manager
Ombudsman Section
Phone: 602-534-3630
City of Phoenix
ʇ Planning & Development Department
Ombudsman Section
200 West Washington St., 3rd Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
pdd.ombudsman@phoenix.gov
From: wroodenburg@cox.net <wroodenburg@cox.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 1:48 PM
To: Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov>
Cc: Council District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>; Tricia Quiroz <tricia.quiroz@phoenix.gov>; bgeorge@pvschools.net; nwilcox@pvschools.net
Subject: RE: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Laura,
Following our previous conversations, it seems that Pinnacle high school and the city have worked together on a better drop off procedure for this year by changing the drop
off route to be going around the school.
There also seem to have been an investment in more signs everywhere and a reduction in speed at Mayo boulevard, but it won’t stop the students being dropped off on the
corner of mayo from where they literally cross this junction in anyway they can (no longer following the crossings). It actually has gotten worse in the last year.
Although these previous mentioned actions are positive signs, they do not seem to address the rootcauses of the traffic issue and doesn’t directly help the safety of the
students, nor provide extra capacity for drop off locations.
Only the land north of the school would be able to provide this with some development.
However, residents have noticed that the city is considering an application for rezoning the land North of the school with commercial intentions. ( Black Mountain Village /
Superblock 12 - Gammage & Burnham | Attorneys at LawGammage & Burnham | Attorneys at Law (gblaw.com) [gblaw.com] ). See Zoning hearings sign attached.
I have copied some board members of the PV school district and hope they are aware of this rezoning application, impacting Pinnacle high school student safety.
After the Fireside residents have tried to communicate our concerns with the safety of this area with the City and our participation in the Road Safety surveys, I find it very
surprising that the City is considering to add yet more traffic to this junction where a lot of high school students are and more new student drivers are going to be this year.
Are you able to share the information you have gathered last year that prompted some of the changes with this Planning commission to take into consideration?
Would you be able to advise us about the options, procedures needed to rezone/donate this exact piece of land to be of future use for Paradise Valley School district and
expansion of the highschool?
Looking forward to further information on this topic.
Kind Regards,
Wouter Roodenburg.
From: Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov>
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:09 AM
To: Wouter <wroodenburg@cox.net>
Cc: Council District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>; Tricia Quiroz <tricia.quiroz@phoenix.gov>
Subject: RE: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Good morning Wouter,
I apologize for not getting back to you Monday, but I was unexpectedly out. I did leave you a voicemail yesterday afternoon, and I promised to follow up with an
email today.
Staff analyzed the traffic count data and have been monitoring the two traffic signals near Pinnacle High School, especially the one at Black Mountain and Mayo
boulevards, this week as school started. They determined that an adjustment to the signal at Black Mountain and Mayo was needed to allow for more green times
when the signal detects an increase in vehicles. However, while the adjustment has helped some, the amount of traffic present during school pick-up and drop-off
times is still causing congestion, which signal adjustment cannot remediate.
Staff also noticed some issues with the way students/pedestrians are crossing at this intersection. Therefore, staff will contact the school to work with them on
safety education. Staff will also see if they can make some suggestions to the school regarding their pick-up/drop-off plans.
Unfortunately, there is no street engineering solution we can offer to solve this issue. The traffic congestion at Pinnacle High School is not unique; all high schools
in the City have similar congestion issues during the peak morning and afternoon hours, which dissipate once those peak hours are over. We do have a school
safety coordinator who works with schools on their pick-up and drop-off plans to minimize traffic impacts as much as possible, while also educating them on
safety. However, we can only make suggestions as the City does not have the authority to force schools to change their plans. Arizona State Law exempts them
from having to comply with zoning ordinance requirements as other businesses and property owners must do within the City. Schools are governed by the locally
elected school district or the Department of Education at the state level.
I do understand that safety is of utmost concern to you and the other parents as it is for us, too. We will continue to provide as much assistance as we can by
monitoring the signals and communicating with the school. I also urge you to contact the school board or district to solicit their assistance with your concerns.
I also want to thank you for participating in the Road Safety Action Plan Phase I survey. The results are available at phoenix.gov/streets/roadsafety. Another survey
for Phase II is now open through August 31 if you’d like to take that one as well. Please keep checking the website for other community engagement opportunities
and plan updates.
I do hope this information is helpful. Please feel free to call me if you have other questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Laura Farrell
Management Assistant II
City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department
200 W. Washington St., 5th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 495-2047
laura.farrell@phoenix.gov
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From: Wouter <wroodenburg@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:47 AM
To: Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov>
Cc: Council District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>; Tricia Quiroz <tricia.quiroz@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Re: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Laura,
Hope you also had some time off this summer.
We’re ready to have the kids go back to school and was wondering whether any changes will be made to the traffic light timing of the various lights.
As a community we continue to participate in the questionnaires that came out, etc but hope there is something the city is willing to do now to make the situation safer.
Kind regards
Wouter Roodenburg
480-567-2716
Sent from my iPhone
On May 20, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov> wrote:
Hi Wouter,
Thank you for your email, and I appreciate the chance to speak with you on the phone today.
Just to reiterate our conversation, we are monitoring the two traffic signals near Pinnacle High School, and we are finalizing traffic counts before
school is out next week. We will analyze the data to see if there are any adjustments we can make. During our monitoring, we did note the school
ingress/egress pattern, so our school safety coordinator is going to review and reach out to the school to see if we can provide some assistance.
I know school is out next week, but we will continue to work with the school and monitor the traffic signals especially when school is back in session in
August. I’ve noted that one of your main concerns is with vehicles getting backed up on Mayo Blvd when turning onto Black Mountain (both turning
left with the arrow going west then southbound onto Black Mountain and turning right when going east then southbound onto Black Mountain from
Mayo) as they wait for students to cross. I have forwarded your concern to the traffic management center, so they can be sure to monitor this
especially. I will let you know if there are any adjustments we can make.
I also let you know that the results of the Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) public survey should be published on the RSAP website at
phoenix.gov/streets/roadsafety in early to mid-June. I’ll make sure to keep this on my radar to update you once it’s available.
I do appreciate you letting us know of your safety concerns as we are dedicated to working on improving the safety of our roadways as much as
possible.
Please feel free to reach out to me again if you have other concerns. In the meantime, I’ll make sure to provide you with updates as I have them.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you,
Laura Farrell
Management Assistant II
City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department
200 W. Washington St., 5th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 495-2047
laura.farrell@phoenix.gov
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From: Wouter <wroodenburg@cox.net>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 7:33 AM
To: Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov>
Cc: Council District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>; Tricia Quiroz <tricia.quiroz@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Re: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Good morning
I wanted to follow up on the traffic light evaluation. Has it occurred yet?
There really should be some adjustments to make it safer for the kids
Will the results of the questionnaire be published ?
Much appreciate an update
Regards
Wouter
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 17, 2022, at 7:46 AM, Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov> wrote:
Good morning Mr. Roodenburg,
Thank you so much for sharing the survey with your neighbors and submitting your feedback.
I have requested the two signals be evaluated, and I’ll follow up once they have been completed. Staff is also evaluating the area for any
pedestrian crossing issues and looking into options.
We do appreciate your willingness to help. We can certainly let you know if there are any opportunities for neighborhood feedback. I’m
copying Tricia Quiroz to be your future contact person. She is my counterpart in our Traffic Services Division, which is the division that
handles traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, and school safety.
One of us will follow up with you with the results of the signal timing evaluations. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you,
Laura Farrell
Management Assistant II
City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department
200 W. Washington St., 5th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 495-2047
laura.farrell@phoenix.gov
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From: wroodenburg@cox.net <wroodenburg@cox.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:47 PM
To: Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov>
Cc: Council District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>
Subject: RE: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Laura,
Thank you for the information. I will take this up with the school district as well.
I did post your survey on our community facebook page and you should see multiple submissions already from me and my neighbors.
I hope that traffic around schools gets prioritized appropriately in your plan.
Please start the process required to get the timing of traffic signals around that intersection reviewed again and adjusted accordingly.
The cross walk lights should be isolated and run separately from the cars to avoid accidents between the kids and cars making last minute turns.
The light from Mayo turning onto black mountain south - should be isolated and run longer to clear up the lines.
Again – there is a large group of parents in Fireside that wish to participate in any effort to make that area safer for our kids and ideally allow them
to walk/bicycle more to school.
Let us know how we can help or who our contact is at the Transportation department.
Regards,
Wouter Roodenburg.
From: Laura Farrell <laura.farrell@phoenix.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:02 AM
To: wroodenburg@cox.net
Cc: Council District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>
Subject: RE: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Good morning Mr. Roodenburg,
Councilman Waring’s office sent your email to the Street Transportation Department for investigation.
Thank you for contacting the City of Phoenix with your concerns. Unfortunately, the Street Transportation Department has no authority
over your proposals for parking ingress/egress for the school. We also have no jurisdiction over the state land parcel. We suggest taking
your proposal directly to the school district first to see if they can accommodate any of your parking proposals.
What the city can offer at this time is to review the timing of the traffics signals at Black Mountain and Mayo boulevards, and Black
Mountain Boulevard and Deer Valley Road to ensure they are timed appropriately for the traffic volumes.
Regarding Vision Zero, Phoenix City Council did just recently approve adopting Vision Zero with the goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities
on Phoenix roadways. We are also developing a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) for the city and will be incorporating
Vision Zero goals into the RSAP. We are currently requesting public input to help shape the plan, so I highly encourage you and your
neighbors to visit phoenix.gov/streets/roadsafety for information on the RSAP and to take the survey.
I do hope this information is helpful and thank you again for contacting the City of Phoenix. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance.
Thank you,
Laura Farrell
Management Assistant II
City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department
200 W. Washington St., 5th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 495-2047
laura.farrell@phoenix.gov
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From: wroodenburg@cox.net <wroodenburg@cox.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 4:10 PM
To: Council District 2 PCC
Subject: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow / Vision Zero
Dear Councilman Waring,
We are living in Fireside Community near Pinnacle High School. Every morning dropping our kids off has turned into a nightmare.
A lot of traffic is building up around this area. Lot of frustrated drivers that I have filmed going through red lights and near collisions, mixed in with
student drivers trying to park their car at the school.
Currently I’m not aware of any fatalities on this highschool junction, but we would hope the city will be pro-active in this case preventing any
accidents before they happen.
Please find below a request to the city with regards to the traffic situation around Pinnacle High School.
Parents are getting very concerned about the safety of our kids.
A lot has changed in this part of phoenix, with big new housing divisions going in and black mountain blvd connecting to the 51 freeway.
The way this new road was build did not consider the kind of traffic that we’re dealing with currently. A bridge to cross Black mountain blvd was
build 500 feet away from the junction which is causing nobody to use it.
Available State land on the corner – highlighted below in picture - is staying vacant and would be the perfect addition to repurpose for the safety of
our kids and increase the parking capacity of the school.
I have seen articles regarding “Vision Zero” and new funding being available to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities in Phoenix and would
very much hope that his will be a timely request to consider by the city council.
We would very much like to understand how we can work with the city to address this dangerous situation.
Much appreciate your feedback on the matter.
Kind regards,
Wouter Roodenburg
480-567-2716
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Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:42 PM
To: 'patrick.presley@phoenix.gov' <patrick.presley@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Pinnacle High School - Traffic flow questions
I’m trying to find out who to speak with regarding the traffic situation at Pinnacle High school.
Most parents in our Fireside community are very concerned about the junction our kids have to cross and cars that are driving through that
intersection.
I’ve got some video’s from just 1 random day and captured a lot of dangerous driving through red lights and almost collisions.
A lot of traffic is going down the same roads trying to reach the school or get onto the 51 freeway causing a massive traffic jam every day.
We would very much like to know if we could work with the City to resolve these situations to increase the safety of our kids.
The plot of state land highlighted in light blue should ideally become part of the highschool to have additional parking for a fast growing highschool.
Closing the entrance from black mountain blvd, forcing students to go via Deer Valley instead.
I’ve included the situation and also some possible solutions to consider.
When the State land becomes part of PV district - Then you could have much needed additional parking and also incorporate a safe drop off and
bridge to have them enter the school.
Traffic will then be diverted away from Mayo Blvd and Black mountain blvd
Much appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards,
Wouter Roodenburg
480-567-2716
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Anthony M Grande
From:
Chris Hanley <c3hanley@gmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, August 19, 2023 4:16 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain and Deer Valley Village
Hello Anthony,
My name is Chris Hanley and I live in the Sky Crossing community. I moved into this neighborhood in March 2020 and
am the original owner of my home.
I understand there is a zoning hearing for the parcel of land on Deer Valley, West of Pinnacle High School. I
also understand that a commercial developer wishes to buy the land to develop a shopping center and needs the land
to be rezoned from residential to commercial.
I am opposed to this rezoning.
Sky Crossing is a new neighborhood. Many of us bought here in the last few years with the knowledge of the open land
to our south being other homes, not a grocery store, gas station, and other retail. This isn't an old neighborhood where
things have changed over the decades, we're less than 5 years into this.
As you know, Deer Valley is a 3 lane road in each direction. It is heavily travelled. The high school contributes to the
traffic load at certain times of day. WIth Black Canyon as a feeder onto SR 51, there is high traffic already.
While I understand how that would appeal to a commercial developer, the community is highly concerned about the
added traffic and congestion a shopping center would bring. In addition, the shopping center would add light pollution
and added noise pollution.
As you also know, shopping centers draw in pan handling, the homeless, and additional trash. We don't need that in a
family community, next to a high school and close to Sky Crossing Elementary.
Cave creek road to our West has 2 gas stations on it (north of the 101) and plenty of retail. We have an Albertsons at
Tatum and Deer Valley, with a gas station, and again lots of retail at Desert Ridge. There is also a Safeway and Frys north
of us at Tatum and Cave Creek. We don't need any more grocery stores and there are plenty of gas stations.
Please do not approve the rezoning. Thank you for your consideration on this matter and please reach out if you would
like to discuss.
Chris Hanley
3118 E. Herrera Dr
Phoenix AZ 85050
c3hanley@gmail.com
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Anthony M Grande
From:
Justin M <justinmeyers20@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Sunday, August 20, 2023 9:44 AM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Opposition to Vestar Development Group's Plans for Northwest Corner Deer Valley and
Black Mountain
Dear Anthony Grande,
I hope this messages finds you well. I am writing to express my very strong opposition to the proposed development and
rezoning of the land from residential to commercial at the Northwest Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain by
Vestar Development Group. The conversion of this residential area into a commercial zone would have severe
consequences, detrimental implications, and potentially devastating impacts on both the environment and the
community. I implore you to reconsider this decision and prioritize the well-being of the city, its residents, and its
natural surroundings.
The City of Phoenix has outlined a comprehensive sustainability plan for the year 2050, with clear guidelines for
responsible development that considers the efficient usage of resources, including water. One crucial aspect of this plan
is the expansion of parks, preserves, and open spaces, ensuring that all residents are within a five-minute walk of such
spaces, but those spaces must be sustainable or else the whole point of having a commercial center within walking
distance is null. Furthermore, the goal of reducing urban heat-island effects through green infrastructure and increasing
tree and shade canopy coverage is paramount.
However, the proposed development contradicts these essential sustainability goals. Converting the area into a car-
centric commercial zone would undoubtedly lead to increased traffic congestion, resulting in higher CO2 emissions. The
associated light and noise pollution would disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem and erode the serene character
of the Sonoran Desert environment, its flora and fauna, and its natural aesthetic.
I urge you to consider the broader impact of this development on the city's future. Will it be in line with the City of
Phoenix's sustainability regulations, ensuring that the structures incorporate features such as vertical gardens and
agricultural areas on their roofs? Will there be proper infrastructure in place, including ample bicycle racks, substantial
green spaces covering over 80% of the area, and designs that prioritize pedestrian and micromobility traffic over internal
combustion engine vehicles? Specifically, bicycle lanes which are physically protected by a barrier to protect cyclists
from traffic?
The City of Phoenix has shown a commitment to reducing air pollution and safeguarding public health through various
programs and initiatives. However, this development project poses a significant threat by potentially increasing the
emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), negatively impacting the environment, ecosystem, and the health of
the community.
The City of Phoenix states, “The City of Phoenix is strongly committed to reducing air pollution and protecting public
health. The city implements a wide range of air quality programs to reduce ozone and particulate pollution (dust and
smoke). Transit, light rail, bikeways, and pedestrian-friendly development reduce vehicle emissions and promote land
use planning and urban designs for a more sustainable environment”. How will this development protect public health
when in fact, it will introduce vulnerabilities witthin the community? It will actively degrade and destroy the health of
the surrounding community and communities.
Equally concerning is the potential destruction of native plants in the area due to this development. The loss of
biodiversity and destruction of the Sonoran Desert's unique ecosystem cannot be taken lightly.
2
The Environmental Protection Agency asserts that that, “Volatile organic compounds (VOC) means any compound of
carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium
carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions”. These harmful chemicals would be released into
our atmosphere if the proposed development is approved. We must oppose and condemn this egregious use of building
authority with passion for the future of the City of Phoenix, and on a more global scale, the Earth itself.
In light of these concerns, I wholeheartedly disagree and very strongly oppose the Vestar Development Group's plans for
the Northwest Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain. I urge you to immediately stop and immediately halt all
current and future development plans and instead prioritize the city's sustainability goals, community well-being, and
the preservation of the natural environment. By doing so, you can help shape a better future for the City of Phoenix and
its residents.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Justin M.
(602)-481-8143
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 4:30:19 PM
Name
Rebecca Eldridge
Email
rebecca.n.eldridge@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Fireside Desert Ridge
Support Comments
I do NOT support a shopping center at this location. It’s already too congested as it is at that intersection
and south toward the 101. This is not a prime location for something like this right near the high school
and between so many large neighborhoods. Maybe great for the businesses but terrible for neighbors!
The design of our roads and infrastructure in our area was not designed and is not currently conducive
for more high traffic areas. The roads will become a nightmare - even more so (esp in black mountain)
than they are now.
It’s relatively quiet in our area too - aside from the chaos on Tatum in Desert Ridge. Let’s not bring that
chaos west a few blocks!
I will not support a shopping center at this location and aside from those reasons shared above, I have a
list full of others.
If anything, make parking and traffic easier on Pinnacle students and families so they don’t have to block
intersections, slow traffic, or bring their traffic for pick up and drop off into neighborhood streets. If
anything, that high school and its community need support for better access before, during, and after
school.
I guarantee if you put a shopping center in, that parking lot will be filled with student parking M-F. Make
decisions that are to the benefit of the community, not for making money hungry investors richer.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 3:51:41 PM
Name
Jennifer Francyk
Email
jfrancyk@me.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Fireside
Support Comments
Please do not allow a gas station on that corner. How about a public library? A park? A community
center? Do we really need to put junk food outlets and hang outs so close to the high school? Property
values won’t be the same if this is not done properly. If anything a small grocer like sprouts or Trader
Joe’s might be ok. Prefer it was just housing.
JAMES W. TUFFIN
21214 N. 36th Pl
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
(516) 359-6420
james.tuffin@tuffinlaw.com
(retired attorney not offering services to the public)
August 22, 2023
VIA EMAIL (anthony.grande@phoenix.gov)
Mr. Anthony Grande
Planner II – Village Planner
City of Phoenix
Planning & Development Department
Re: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2; Resident Statement in Opposition
Dear Mr. Grande:
I reside in Desert Ridge, and I am opposed to the above listed applications. My home is well west of the
commercial core, overlooking Black Mountain Boulevard and Pinnacle High School (“PHS”), and with a
view of the parcel in question. I have reviewed the application materials posted on the website of
Applicant’s (“Vestar”) counsel, and I attended the informational meeting of the Desert View Village
Planning Committee on August 1, 2023.
The requested change is beyond inequitable, it is unconscionable. It does extreme violence to the terms
of the Desert Ridge Specific Plan (“DRSP”)1 and the reasonable expectations of Desert Ridge
homeowners along Black Mountain Boulevard under the terms of the plan. It does nothing to further the
well-being of nearby residents and poses myriad problems. The arguments offered by Vestar to justify the
change do not pass muster, as will be readily demonstrated below.
THE PROPOSED CHANGE IS AN EXTREME DEPARTURE FROM THE DRSP
DRSP contemplates that “commercial development is restricted to the Village Center . . .” except for
“neighborhood commercial uses located within the residential superblocks”.2 DRSP goes on to explain
the extremely limited size and scope of such commercial uses:
The neighborhood convenience commercial centers are very limited in
size. They are intended to serve only the superblock in which they are
located and not intended to serve a population outside the superblock
boundary. The maximum total acreage for neighborhood retail uses,
including buildings, parking, landscaping, and any other items related to
the existence of the neighborhood retail use, shall be three (3) net acres,
while the minimum acreage will be one (1) net acre. 3
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Furthermore, DRSP strictly limits the permitted uses within non-core superblocks, and the list does not
include gas stations or drive-through coffee operations4, both of which were touted by Vestar’s counsel at
the informational meeting. Indeed, DRSP specifically prohibits “Drive-through uses”.5
Under the DRSP, no family purchasing a single-family home in a non-core superblock would reasonably
anticipate having a drive-through Dutch Brothers or Starbucks, or a gas station, across the street from
their home. Vestar now proposes a 20-acre commercial development in Superblock 12. 6 Vestar is
essentially asking the City of Phoenix to throw out DRSP and stab nearby homeowners in the back.
OBVIOUS INTENT TO DRAW ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC FROM SR 51
When Black Mountain Boulevard south of Mayo Boulevard was completed and made the terminal exit of
SR 51, concerns of nearby residents were addressed by placing a traffic circle to slow down traffic and
discourage heavy trucks, and by providing a pedestrian bridge for safe access to PHS.
The proposed change represents a complete reversal of what was until now a concerted effort to keep
Black Mountain Boulevard more quiet and more safe. The placement of the proposed shopping center, at
the first traffic light after the SR 51 terminal exit, is obviously intended to attract vehicles that would
otherwise continue west on SR 101 and exit at Cave Creek Road or further west. It is a repudiation of
DRSP’s promise that homeowners could expect to live in clean, quiet neighborhoods while commercial
activity was limited to the Village Commercial Core.
MAGNET FOR UNSUPERVISED ADOLOSCENTS
Placement of the shopping center within spitting distance of PHS is problematic. This is not meant to
disparage the PHS student body as a whole. Nevertheless, in any group of over 2500 teenagers7, there will
be those whose immaturity or lack of direction makes them prone to get in trouble. While the studious
and industrious will disperse to more wholesome activities, there will undoubtedly be those who choose
to hang out. The shopping center, just across a narrow street from PHS, will obviously become the hang
out venue of choice.
There are numerous reports of problems with unsupervised teenagers in retail environments across the
country8, and unsupervised time leads to drug use and other issues.9 Given the location, these problems
will undoubtedly spill over into the surrounding residential areas, which already experience litter, graffiti,
vandalism and doorbell pranking. Encouraging high concentrations of hundreds of unsupervised teenagers
cannot be a benefit to the teenagers or anyone else. It is best for all concerned if the students disperse
when not involved in supervised activities.
Vestar claims that the presence of the high school makes the parcel unsuitable for development as
currently zoned.10 The opposite is true. DRSP and the existing zoning contemplate Superblock 12 to
contain only the high school and residential use. PHS opened in or about 2000. Nothing has changed
about PHS that would justify depriving nearby homeowners of their reasonable expectations under DRSP.
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AIR, NOISE AND LIGHT POLLUTION
DRSP prohibits “Drive-through uses”11 in non-core superblocks for very good reasons. These operations
generate considerable pollution. Not only are PHS and numerous homes nearby, but Fireside Elementary
is not far and generally downwind. Air pollution from idling engines is a serious problem12, and some
communities have gone so far as to try banning drive-through operations entirely13. The air quality in
Phoenix, and Maricopa County generally, is notoriously poor with many “bad air” days. 14 Encouraging
drivers to turn their motors off while waiting will never work when the temperature is over 90 degrees.
DRSP’s approach of limiting these operations to the Village Commercial Core is not arbitrary and should
be maintained.
Although Deer Valley Drive and Black Mountain Boulevard have some traffic at rush hours, things tend
to quiet down in the evening and there is a distinct residential tone to the neighborhood. This holds true
when attendees disburse after PHS Friday night football. The proposed shopping center will keep the
noise up and the lights on much later than nearby residents are used to, greatly diminishing the residential
character of the community.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
I am aware that other residents have commented on traffic issues. I will not belabor the point here, except
to note that in the chaos that occurs every morning when PHS is in session, I have at times been unable
access westbound Mayo Boulevard from the N. 36th Way gate of my community. Vestar contemplates
cars entering and exiting the shopping center on all four surrounding streets. This would include Mayo
Boulevard directly across from PHS, and will surely exacerbate the existing problems.
VESTAR’S SCHEME IS NOT JUSTIFIED
Vestar’s purported justifications of its scheme do not withstand scrutiny.
There are no traffic or parking impediments to residents obtaining daily needs at the Desert
Ridge Marketplace (“DRM”).
DRM was designed to enable local folks to get to the pharmacy, gas station, grocery store, and various
other businesses without getting involved with traffic headed to the big box stores, apparel outlets or
entertainment district. The local needs providers are located in the northwest corner of the marketplace
and are readily accessed from two curb cuts on Deer Valley Drive just east of Tatum Boulevard. The
apparel and box stores, as well as the entertainment district, are closer to other, much larger, parking lots
which are served by numerous additional entrances to DRM. I have lived in Desert Ridge for over 11
years and have never, even on Black Friday, had a problem finding parking at Albertson’s. To illustrate
this, I recorded a video at Grocery Run Sat 08-19-2023 - YouTube. 15
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The proposed center is unlikely to provide alternative groceries.
At the informational meeting, Vestar’s counsel admitted that Vestar is unable to identify any
specific grocer that would occupy the proposed grocery store. Although Vestar says it expects
the grocery store to be smaller than the existing Albertson’s, its counsel conceded that none of
the proposed businesses are sure to occupy the shopping center. Assuming that a grocery store is
established, there is no reason to believe that it will offer merchandise different that that offered
at Albertsons.
Creation of minimum wage retail jobs is not a community priority.
The small number of jobs projected to be “created” on the new shopping center could easily be
placed elsewhere. It should also be noted that substantial construction is taking place at nearby
High Street and City North where much higher density residences, offices, and retail spaces are
being built.
Purported benefits to the community are illusory at best.
Keeping the Current Zoning will have the same effect on dust and storm runoff.
The supposed dust control and storm runoff management benefits are speculative and
unquantified. In 11 years, I have never seen significant flooding along Black Mountain
Boulevard. Residential development at the site would have the same effect.
The “safe alternative” for students is illusory.
Encouraging teenagers to consume junk fast food benefits no one. The so called “safe alternative
. . . before school, after school, and during the lunch hour” actually describes an unsupervised
hangout for hundreds of teenagers with all the attendant problems described above. A
concession by PHS’s principal that the project “would potentially reduce the number of off-
campus trips by car”16 hardly demonstrates a full-throated endorsement of the scheme. Had there
been a firm expression of general support for the project from anyone in authority at PHS or the
school district, Vestar would surely have mentioned it in its explanatory letters.
The residential remnant shows how the change is repugnant to DRSP.
The fact that Vestar wants to gobble up 20 acres of the Superblock while leaving a mere remnant
for residences demonstrates how the proposal is repugnant to both the letter and spirit of DRSP.
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The gas station and shopping center have no health benefits and will not be a community social
center.
There is nothing about the proposed project that will foster connection among the citizens. There
are innumerable such shopping centers around Phoenix, and there is nothing unique about this
proposal. There are no outdoor parks, exhibition or performance spaces illustrated on the
Conceptual Site Plan. The purported health benefits are nothing but speculation. It is my
observation after 11 years living here that very few people walk with groceries around Desert
Ridge, regardless of the season. The health hazards of innumerable automobiles spewing particle
pollution on the drive-through lines clearly outweigh these specious claims of health benefits.
The proposed gas station will not provide a net benefit to the community.
A gas station will generate excess light, noise, and fumes on a 24/7 basis. The convenience store
that will inevitably accompany it will only encourage additional teenage loitering.
In my 11 years here, I have only fueled my car once or twice at the Shell station at DRM, even
though it is the most conveniently located, and I am there several times a week while visiting the
grocery store or the pharmacy. The problem is that Shell stations generally charge considerably
more than Circle K, QT or Arco. The issue, if there is one, is the price, not the location.
The proposed gas station is obviously intended to draw traffic from SR 51 as discussed above.
Located as the last gas before the freeway, competitive pricing is doubtful.
The Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) has not taken a position on this project.
Although there have been communications between DRCA and Vestar, the board of DRCA has
never resolved to support this project. While I am not privy to communications that may have
taken place between Vestar and DRCA’s officers or board members, the Association has never
formally endorsed the project. A copy of an email from DRCA confirming this is attached as
Exhibit A.
THE PROPOSED CHANGE IS AN UNCONSCIONABLE STAB IN THE BACK
Zoning determinations must be “… equitable, in terms of consistency with established
regulations and procedures, respect for the rights of property owners, and the consideration of the
interests of the citizens of the City.”17
DRSP provides for a mix of densities and uses, from mixed commercial and multi dwelling to
condominiums, to rental apartments to single family homes. Purchasers of single-family homes
were encouraged by a central feature of the plan: all significant commercial activity is placed in
the Village Commercial Core. Retail conveniences in the non-core residential superblocks are
limited to a list of specified uses, limited to three acres, and drive-through operations are
expressly prohibited. Thus, purchasers of single-family homes could look forward to living in
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clean, quiet residential neighborhoods. Vestar now proposes to simply rip up that plan and asks
the City to stab nearby homeowners in the back.
Rejecting this proposal is not unfair to any Desert Ridge Residents who may endorse, in the
abstract, a gas station or additional retail operations. There was nothing about DRSP that gave
them any reasonable expectation that these things would be built on Black Mountain Boulevard,
and they were content to buy their homes under that plan. Vestar’s plan to ruin the lives of
residents along Black Mountain Boulevard is grossly unfair; indeed, it is unconscionable and
must be rejected.
Respectfully submitted,
James W. Tuffin
Copies to:
Mr. Terrence Smith (terrance.smith@fsresidential.com
DRCA Board of Directors (desertridge.az@fsresidential.com)
Steven W. Anderson, Esq. (Sanderson@gblaw.com)
Hon. Jim Waring (council.district.2@phoenix.gov)
Hon. Kate Gallego (mayor.gallego@phoenix.gov)
Mr. Eric Molenaar (EMolenaar@AssociatedAsset.com)
Ms. Corina Vanek (cvanek@arizonarepublic.com)
Mr. Wouter Roodenburg (wroodenburg@cox.net)
1 All references to “DRSP” are to the Specific Plan as revised through November 2, 2022 (accessed on 8/19/23 at
https://www.phoenix.gov/pddsite/Documents/PZ/pdd_pz_pdf_00086.pdf)
2 DRSP at 5-3. (5.C.1)
3 DRSP at 6-6 (6.C.3.A.)
4 DRSP at 6-7 (6.C.3.B.2.c)
5 DRSP at 6-8 (6.C.3.B.2.d)
6 SPA-B2-Application, (accessed on 8/19/23 at http://www.gblaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SPA-B2-
Application-Form.pdf)
7 PHS reported enrollment of 2556 for 2021-2022 school year (PHS AZ School Report Card, accessed 8/20/23, at
https://azreportcards.azed.gov/schools/detail/79268 .
8 See, e.g., Bartlesville mall bans unsupervised teenagers due to crime increase
(https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-bartlesville-mall-bans-unsupervised-teenagers/43385307); Teen bans on
the rise (https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-bartlesville-mall-bans-unsupervised-teenagers/43385307).
9 See, e.g., Teen Drug Use: Does a Lack of Supervision mean More Drugs?
(https://cascadeheightsrecovery.com/unsupervised-teens/ ); After School: The Prime Time for Juvenile Crime
(https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/after-school-the-prime-time-for-juvenile-crime/ ); Unsupervised teens more
likely to use tobacco, pot and alcohol (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-adolescents-unstructured-time-
idUSKCN0RI1LL20150918 )
City of Pheonix Planning & Development
August 22, 2023
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10 RZ-C5-Letter of Explanation, at p. 7 (accessed 8/21/2023 at http://www.gblaw.com/wp-
content/uploads/2023/07/RZ-C5-Letter-of-Explanation.pdf)
11 N.5, supra.
12 See, e.g., Mendoza, et al, Pollution hot spots and the impact of drive-through Covid 19 testing sites on urban air
quality, Environ. Res. : Health (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2752-5309/ace5cb/pdf )); Idling
Reduction for Personal Vehicles (https://afdc.energy.gov/files/u/publication/idling_personal_vehicles.pdf ))
13 See, e.g., Cities ban new drive-throughs to fight climate change (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cities-put-
brakes-on-drive-thrus-to-curb-carbon-emissions/).
14 See, e.g., American Lung Association, State of the Aire Arizona: Maricopa
(https://www.lung.org/research/sota/city-rankings/states/arizona/maricopa) ; State of the Air report ranks Phoenix
among worst 25 cities for pollution, (https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2022/04/21/air-pollution-phoenix-among-25-
worst-cities-us/ ) ;
15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2X_OOB2qew
16 SPA-B5-Letter of Explanation (accessed 08/20/2023 at (http://www.gblaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SPA-
B5-Letter-of-Explanation.pdf).
17 Phoenix Zoning Ordinance § 102.
EXHIBIT A
1
James Tuffin
From:
Terrance Smith <Terrance.Smith@fsresidential.com>
Sent:
Friday, August 4, 2023 4:26 PM
To:
James Tuffin; Desert Ridge - az
Cc:
Stephen W. Anderson
Subject:
RE: TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND TERRENCE SMITH Re: Plan and Zoning Change Case Black Mtn
and Deer Valley
Good afternoon Jim,
I hope all is well with you.
On behalf of the DRCA Board Members, please see below the corresponding response to the
questions in your email:
1. No.
2. Yes, the DRCA received emails from Vestar’s attorney to attend the monthly board meeting(s)
to present and provide community updates regarding Vestar’s Parcel 12 application process
and proceedings relative to their conceptual development plans.
Respectfully,
TERRANCE SMITH, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM
Executive Director
Desert Ridge 5415 E. High Street, Suite 133 | Phoenix, AZ 85054
Direct 480.551.4550 | Cell phone 480.254.5948
Property Fax: 480.551.6000
terrance.smith@fsresidential.com
desertridgelifestyles.com
24/7 Customer Care Center: 855.333.5149
Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube
From: James Tuffin <james.tuffin@tuffinlaw.com>
Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 11:33 AM
To: Desert Ridge - az <desertridge.az@fsresidential.com>; Terrance Smith <Terrance.Smith@fsresidential.com>
Cc: Stephen W. Anderson <SAnderson@gblaw.com>
Subject: TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND TERRENCE SMITH Re: Plan and Zoning Change Case Black Mtn and Deer Valley
Hi Folks,
2
It was great reconnecƟng with Reggie and Doug at the recent Desert Village Planning CommiƩee meeƟng, and
remembering the fellowship we enjoyed when I served as DRCA treasurer. Having stepped back from community
aīairs, I was taken by surprise by the rezoning noƟce and some of the things I heard at the meeƟng. Now I need to
catch up and I hope you can help me.
At the meeƟng, and in an explanatory leƩer submiƩed to the City, Vestar’s counsel suggested that the DRCA
supports the proposed changes. I respecƞully request answers to the following quesƟons:
1. Did the DRCA ever pass a resoluƟon supporƟng the proposed changes or the project in general? If so, please
provide a copy of the text of the resoluƟon(s) and the agenda(s) and minutes of the meeƟng(s) at which
such resoluƟon(s) was (were) adopted.
2. Is DRCA, its representaƟves or agents, in possession of any wriƟngs, correspondence, emails or texts
showing communicaƟons between or among the DRCA, Vestar, Vestar’s counsel or representaƟves, the City
of Phoenix or the Arizona State Land Department related to the proposed project or the applicaƟons for
plan and zoning changes? If so, how can associaƟon members get access to those materials?
I’m guessing you’ll be seeing a bit more of me in the coming months and as always, whether we agree or
disagree, as friends. As you might imagine, I need a response to each quesƟon as soon as you can do it. Please do not
delay responding to quesƟon 1 if you need more Ɵme to answer quesƟon 2. I should menƟon, although I’m sure you
know it already, that your response may be incorporated into submissions I may make to the City. As a professional
courtesy, I am providing Vestar’s counsel with a copy of this request.
Thank you very much.
Warm regards,
Jim (James W. Tuĸn)
21214 N 36th Pl, Phoenix AZ 85050
516.359.6420
James.tuĸn@tuĸnlaw.com (reƟred aƩorney not oīering services to the general public)
From:
Rajesh Gadde
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Fireside resident - regarding black mountain village
Date:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9:37:38 PM
Hello Anthony,
I am Rajesh Gadde live in fireside at desert ridge, I would like to formally email you my
opposition about building Black mountain village , I think it's going to make our safe
neighborhood area into commercial area thus causing danger to kids , we don't want this at all.
Please help us om this matter.
Thanks
Rajesh
From:
Julia Levene
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Desert View, rezoning application
Date:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 4:45:07 PM
HI Anthony:
I attended the recent board meeting regarding case GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 regarding the rezoning of the
20.5 acres located on the corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain in the Desert Ridge area.
I currently live in the Fireside neighborhood, and was taken back by plans to change this lot from
residential use to commercial use. I would like to see that land developed for residential as it was
originally intended; or given to Pinnacle High School, as they need additional parking for their
students.
In no way would I want a gas station or large grocery store to be located in that area. Not only would
the light pollution from the gas station be bothersome, and the noise from delivery trucks at early
hours, but the added traffic to the area as well! This is already a busy corner!
Please take the residents, the high school students, and the neighborhoods into consideration
before changing this lot from residential to commercial.
Thank you,
Julia
Julia Levene, CMP
CEO
Go West Destinations, Inc.
DBA: APP, Association Planner Partners
3734 E. Ringtail Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Phone: 602 320-8323
www.associationplannerpartners.com [associationplannerpartners.com]
From:
Andrea Remke
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Council District 2 PCC; Eric Molenaar
Subject:
Proposed land development at Mayo/black mtn
Date:
Sunday, August 27, 2023 9:29:11 AM
Mr Grande, city officials, etc,
Assuming you are the proper representatives to contact regarding this matter, I’d like to please ask you and the city
representatives to consider the opposition many residents here in Fireside Desert Ridge have to the proposed zoning changes
of the property at Black Mountain Blvd and Mayo Blvd /Deer Valley Drive right next to Pinnacle High School.
It’s currently zoned for residential and for the developer to change it to retail shopping opens this area up to increased traffic
congestion and student/resident safety issues here in the area.
I invite any of you to please come observe the traffic at these intersections around the school during the peak times of
dropoff 7:20-7:30 am and at 2:15-2:20 pm pickup when it’s the worst. These intersections are a nightmare then. Droves of
kids are walking to school and crossing/jaywalking across these intersections some are on bikes even—and they are NOT
heeding any kind of traffic signals or signs because they are kids of course. Many cars are racing through yellow lights and
people sitting in intersections at red lights because they tried to fit through. We have seen lots of accidents, a lot of honking
and near misses. My son’s Pinnacle soccer coach was just in an accident this past Friday during pickup when a man in a car
not paying attention to stopped traffic on Mayo slammed into the back of him causing his car to hit the car in front of him,
which was driven by a student. It happens all the time because of the sheer volume of cars and kids and mayhem happening
during these times. It is only a matter of time before a kid is seriously maimed or killed at this intersection/area.
I live across the street in Fireside, a stone’s throw from this land where they are going to build. My son attends the high
school and my twin girls will attend next fall and then my youngest will attend in two years. We are stuck for a long time
with whatever the powers that be decide should go here. I worry about the influx of traffic and congestion, the problems it
brings to us as nearby residents, by way of safety especially—but also being a single mom I bought this home two years ago
for its close proximity to school for my kids to walk to local schools and the safe neighborhood feel. But I’m worried at the
potential drop in property values if they start putting in crappy shops or gas stations or smoke vape shops, causing our nice
residential area to look, smell and sound like a truck stop dump attracting transients and homelessness, no doubt.
I know money will likely win out in the end, and something will be built here. It’s a shame the school district couldn’t have
bought a piece of this property for added parking for the students at school because as it is currently, only seniors can park
in the school lot, which is asinine. The principal at Pinnacle has even told parents last week they have addressed safety and
traffic issues to Vestar but ultimately can’t have a definitive say in this land development.
City officials have a duty to protect the interests of the residents here who live and work and pay taxes.
These developers have the monetary means to at least put an-over-the street walkway /sidewalk bridge from the Mayo/Black
Mtn crosswalk over to the school so our kids aren’t playing Frogger in traffic through red and green lights as they currently
do every single school day. The existing walking bridge that some idiot designed and installed years ago is out of the way
for kids to walk, located south at the 51 interchange, at the dog park entrance, so they would have to walk down there then
back around to go back up to the school—it’s an extra 10-15 min of walking —not a single soul is doing that and that
pedestrian bridge remains not utilized.
My question: Could the city mandate the developer to at least relocate the pedestrian bridge to the problem/ busy
intersection at the school instead of that bridge uselessly sitting down the street out of the way? (I included a pic of
bridge area)
If something is built here eventually, I hope the people in charge will think first of the safety of students and residents over
the quick buck they’ll make in revenue at the site.
Thank you for hearing me,
Andrea Remke,
Phoenix resident of Fireside Desert Ridge
From:
T R
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Southwest corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain
Date:
Monday, August 28, 2023 10:28:56 AM
Hello Mr. Grande,
We are Desert Ridge community members. We have lived here for almost 15 years and in that
time, we've seen many changes. Some are good, some not so good.
We are very concerned about the proposal to convert the property from residential to
commercial at the corner of Black Mountain and Deer Valley. That corner is active all day,
especially during school and sports hours. It's grown from 2 lanes into the large vein that cuts
through Desert Ridge connecting Cave Creek to 56th and possibly in the future, Scottsdale
Road. Added traffic and distractions could be disastrous for all drivers on the road. Traffic
will become heavier (shoppers coming and going, drive-through lines, delivery trucks, etc.)
creating an even more congested intersection. We would honestly love to see a traffic survey
done as this is such a busy intersection and we all need to get a full idea of usage and traffic
patterns.
There are 3 schools within walking distance of this area. We are very concerned about
inviting strangers to the heart of our neighborhood for a quick stop. Security and issues at DR
Marketplace have been escalating and we don't feel we need to invite more people into our
neighborhood for some Chick-fil-A or to gas up their vehicles. We don't have the resources to
handle disturbances in DR Marketplace. Why would this be any different?
We also don't believe stores and convenience markets should have the ability to sell alcohol
and tobacco products that close to a high school. It will just bring issues to law enforcement
that is stretched unbearably thin.
Our children are still young, but we've heard there isn't enough parking at the high school so
this will just entice kids to park there and create issues with parents, the high school, and
business owners. We've heard that the developer won't limit the store sizes so parking could be
inadequate for the project which would add an additional level of stress for shoppers and
drivers trying to find parking spots and exit or enter the center.
We feel converting this land will come with a whole host of issues that will outweigh the
benefits to DR citizens. We in no way think the land developers have the community's best
interest in mind. They, as many before them, build and leave. They never give a second
thought to what impact they add to the communities they have worked within. Honestly, with
all the new builds going up in Desert Ridge, we feel we need to proceed slower than we are to
make sure the roads and area can handle all this growth. We have several big projects
currently in different stages (clearing land on Deer Valley for 882 new apartments, a whole
new community going in off 56th and the massive plans for City North) the added fallout
including the number of new community members, additional cars on our already congested
roads without an option for expansion and added pressure on the school district, etc., is yet to
be seen.
Thank you for your time,
Adam and Timari Rusak
From:
Jason Tininenko
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
planning committee
Date:
Monday, August 28, 2023 7:13:35 PM
We have lived here in Aviano for 7 years. It's a great neighborhood with easy access to
Fireside, Explorer, Wildfire and Pinnacle. If you allow a gas station and other stores to be
built next to Pinnacle - the traffic will increase, the crime will increase, the traffic accidents
will increase and our properties will devalue. Please vote against building in this area. thank
you.
From:
Brad Burnes
To:
Council District 2 PCC; Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain marketplace - NO
Date:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 5:03:20 PM
Hello, my name is Brad Burnes, and my family and I moved to 36th St in Fireside a little over 10 years
ago. I can unequivocally say the idea of a shopping center at Deer Valley and Black Mountain is an awful
idea, and only a play for cash.
Have you witnessed the traffic during school dropoff and pickup? It's a disaster. Can you provide details
of home values in other neighborhoods where a shopping center was allowed to be built after a re-
zoning?
We moved to this area because of the vision and community aspect. If the city proceeds with this
development against the majority of Desert Ridge residents, how does that value the voice of the
residents?
There's plenty of land north of Pinnacle Peak. Please use common sense and do not allow this to
happen.
A very concerned voter and resident,
Brad Burnes
From:
Micheal Copeland
To:
Council District 2 PCC; Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:43:47 PM
Hi Anthony,
My name is Micheal Copeland and I’m a resident in Fireside. I would like to express my deep concern and
opposition to the proposed rezoning by Vestar of the parcel located at the SW of Deer Valley and Black Mountain
High.
Potential uses including gas stations and quick service retail with drive would have quite a negative impact on the
neighborhood. It would also increase the risk to high school students next door given the already existing issues with
traffic and parking.
Ultimately - I would argue that whilst it is still State Land, it should benefit the schools per Arizona laws because
Public Education is the main beneficiaries of state land sales. It should not hurt a public school when they sell it.
I’d also point to the City’s “Vision Zero” (zero traffic casualties) plan to highlight my concerns with regards to the
traffic situation and student safety around Pinnacle High School. I have not seen anything from Vestar that would
ameliorate these concerns.
Furthermore, Vestar could easily develop what they want under the existing plan on pre identified commercial
zones. Given the proximity to over 600,000 square feet of retail within a mile, there simply is not a need to add
additional retail on this parcel.
Sincerely,
Micheal Copeland
Sent from my iPhone
Quick reminder to everyone that tonight at 6pm is the Fireside HOA meeting. The attorneys from Vestar will be
doing their presentation and answer any questions you may have.
Goto zoom.com and use meeting ID: 811-9962-3685 and Passcode : 997589
I attended the Desert Ridge Community HOA meeting last week and my conclusion was that nobody in the HOA’s,
nor the Village Planning Committee for our area will stop this proposal.
It will take all surrounding communities to attend all the meetings and at least write their views on the proposal and
submit them to our councilman ([council.district.2@phoenix.gov](mailto:council.district.2@phoenix.gov) ) and the
City Planner ([anthony.grande@phoenix.gov](mailto:anthony.grande@phoenix.gov) ). Reference : GPA-DSTV-2-
23-2
They should know that it needs their attention instead of making a quick buck by selling the land. We need to
separate the school traffic from the work traffic to ease the congestion around that area and we should be adding
safer drop off areas behind the school and away from Blackmountain boulevard and point out that this Highschool
still has vacant land available to address the situation.
Once this is sold and a big box grocery, gas station, big trucks, etc, etc are put their instead, the community will
have to live with the consequences. Everyone should also be concerned about the impact of Grocery/Gas stations on
the students behavior and attendance of classes. Other folks from the community have brought up other concerns as
well.
Ultimately - I would argue that whilst it is still State Land, it should benefit the schools per Arizona laws because
Public Education is the main beneficiaries of state land sales. It should not hurt a public school when they sell it.
The school will be there for a long time – so we should make an effort now to keep Desert Ridge communities
desirable and family friendly.
We should put student safety before anything else whilst we still can.
Please email your views!!
Let us know your thoughts on this at the meeting or on this post.
From:
Andy M
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black mountain village plan - no vote
Date:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 10:50:35 PM
Hi Anthony,
I'm strongly against the Black Mountain Village plan and zoning changes (cases are GPA-
DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2).
It feels like a bait and switch for our community (especially us in the cooper view sub-
community on black mountain and deer valley who would feel this impact the hardest).
There is plenty of land closer to cave creek available and already designated for commercial
purchase.
Thank you,
Andy Mesecher
From:
Sara Millett
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village - Strongly Oppose
Date:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 10:11:20 AM
Mr Grande,
I wanted to express my strong opposition for the commercial development Black
Mountain Village. I am a parent of an 8th grader and a 5th grader in the
community.
We purchased our home in this area for the community feel, residential zoning and
walkability. The traffic near Pinnacle High School is already dangerous and adding a
commercial building would surely lead to additional traffic issues and potential
accidents.
Desert Ridge Marketplace and High Street already offer plenty of shopping and
restaurants and we are have plenty of convenient options being so close to the
freeway.
Please halt plans for the Black Mountain Village shopping center.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sara Millett
3845 E Cat Balue Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
Marisa OConnor
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black mountain village - strongly oppose
Date:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 8:59:01 AM
Mr Grande,
I wanted to express my strong opposition for the commercial development Black Mountain Village. I am a parent of
a freshman at the nearby Pinnacle High School and a 5th grader at Fireside Elementary.
We purchased our home in this area for the community feel, residential zoning and walkability. The traffic near
Pinnacle high school is already horrible and adding a commercial building would surely lead to additional traffic
issues and potential accidents.
There is plenty of shopping nearby with Desert Ridge Marketplace and High street.
Please help keep the children of our community safe!
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Marisa O’Connor
3905 E Half Hitch Pl
Phoenix AZ 85050
From:
Peter Feldman
To:
Council District 2 PCC; Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Reference : GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 - Proposed development at deer Valley and Black Mountain
Date:
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:09:02 AM
I am a resident of Fireside and my children attend the local schools. I am writing to tell you that I am completely
opposed to the rezoning of land for commercial development at the corner or Black Mountain Pkwy and Deer
Valley Rd.
The proposed development will make an already difficult traffic situation dramatically worse. Student safety
crossing Black Mountain is already compromised by the lack of crossing guards and / or police presence. Cars are
parked on Black Mountain and Mayo Blvd at dropoff and pickup times, already blocking normal traffic flow.
Eastbound traffic on Deer Valley already gets backed up for hundreds of yards on school days during pickup and
dropoff times. This new development would make it significantly worse and dangerous for pedestrians.
The property in question was previously earmarked for public space, like a park. Why is that plan being dropped?
There are other plots of land nearby (Cave Creek / Pinnacle Peak) which are already approved for the type of
development being proposed. There should be no changes of the use of the property at Deer Valley and Black Mtn,
until that already approved plots are sold and developed.
-Peter Feldman
From:
Alexandra Hyszczak
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Opposition to Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12
Date:
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:47:11 AM
Dear Anthony,
I am writing in regards to the rezoning of the land parcel at the corner of Deer Valley Rd and
Black Mountain Boulevard (“Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12”). As a resident of Sky
Crossing, across Deer Valley from this parcel, my family and I, along with 1220 homeowners,
will be directly impacted by this proposed development.
I would like to bring to your attention some concerns that I have relevant to this rezoning.
Traffic is already high on these two streets – at morning drop-off, cars line up from the school
around the corner onto Deer Valley all the way to 32nd St. The addition of a large shopping
center will greatly increase this traffic, bringing more inconvenience, noise and pollution,
especially so if a gas station is built. A gas station is not something we need in this location, as
there are a number of gas stations nearby on Cave Creek and on Tatum, all within 2 to 3 miles
from this area.
Additionally, the proposal contains multiple access/egress points with no provision for safe
crossing or pedestrian/bike safety. A proposal that has the potential to create roughly double
the traffic should be required to address these impacts, especially when located across from
residential areas and next to a school.
The explanation letter for the project describes that for community benefit, the project has the
potential to “increase health” and “reduce transportation burdens” of area residents by creating
a walkable/bikeable retail/grocery destination and “may reduce emissions from residents
driving to Desert Ridge Marketplace.” These statements are, frankly, unproven and
unsupported by the conceptual design, given the proposed rezoning contains no description of
how the commercial center will cater to walking and biking.
Light Pollution is another major concern. Nobody wants to see bright lights on all night that
will disrupt the tranquility of our lives and interrupt our sleep.
We chose to build our home in Sky Crossing due to its location, being between two retail areas
(Desert Ridge and Cave Creek Rd) and not directly adjacent to those busy areas. Creating a
commercial zone in this community greatly reduces the value of this location.
Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter.
Alexandra Hyszczak
3144 E Tina Dr
Phoenix 85050
From:
Kelly Davis
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
msantoro@gblaw.com
Subject:
Black Mountain Village Development GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Thursday, August 31, 2023 1:43:39 PM
To whom it may concern,
I appreciate the opportunity to have my voice heard. I am a homeowner in Fireside and I absolutely love our
neighborhood. I love it how it is. I am extremely concerned for the future of our neighborhood and the other
surrounding areas if this project is allowed to commence.
I absolutely do not support this development. Desert Ridge Marketplace is bad enough with all the fights, theft, and
sketchy people that it draws to the area! I refuse to allow my kids to go to Desert Ridge without an adult present, and
my oldest is 16! There are too many homeless panhandlers, and unsavory people that are drawn to shopping
centers. To have a development right next to the high school and elementary school than my kids attend is not what
we were promised when we bought our home. My kids walk to school, that’s a primary reason for buying our
house. I would not feel comfortable with my kids walking to/from school if it was right next to a shopping center
like Desert Ridge Marketplace, I see the type of people that shopping centers draw in. Even this one, being a more
high end area brings in distasteful people.
This area is residential, and it needs to stay that way. The increased traffic alone, is a huge concern. Have you ever
tried to come through the area in the morning or afternoon when kids are arriving or leaving school? I pray the day
NEVER comes that an impatient or inexperienced driver strikes and kills a student, but this area is like a ticking
time bomb. Too many cars on too few streets. The area cannot support more traffic. Does the bottom line only
come down to money? What about our kids and their safety? We bought our home here to have a safe place for our
kids to grow up…this was NOT a part of the plan for this community. The safety issue comes down to more than
just cars. Do you realize how easy it is for a kid to be abducted in/around a shopping center or for kids to be lured
into trying drugs or alcohol as they pass by on their way home? I am not in support of this development and I truly
hope that this will not just be pushed through without the consent of the taxpayers living in the surrounding
neighborhoods.
Kelly Davis
Fireside Homeowner
From:
Zak House
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Thursday, August 31, 2023 11:57:07 AM
Hello Anthony,
I am reaching out to voice my displeasure and to ask for your support with ensuring that
Vestar/other corporations are blocked from rezoning from “residential” to “commercial” for
the proposed Black Mountain Village in Desert Ridge. The residential zoning was absolutely
a key factor when we purchased our home and would be devastating to our community if
rezoning is allowed. There seems to be plenty of commercial zoning between High Street,
Tatum and Cave Creek Roads.
Regards,
Zak House
From:
Sam
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village/Superblock 12
Date:
Thursday, August 31, 2023 5:06:20 AM
Sam Zytcer and Marlene Zytcer are totally against this commercial development project monstrosity.
It will bring excess traffic and crime to an already over crowded area. My neighbors are also in
concurrence with me.
There will be major resistance from your constituents to this commercial project as proposed.
Remember, we vote.
Sincerely,
Sam Zytcer
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From:
Matthew D. Chitwood
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Council District 2 PCC; Anne Chitwood
Subject:
land at Black Mountain and Deer Valley Road - rezone consideration
Date:
Friday, September 1, 2023 12:51:36 PM
re: Black Mountain Village plan and zoning changes cases GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 and GPA-
DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Mr Grande -
Writing as a concerned resident of Desert Ridge in the Fireside neighborhood. I moved here
in 2007 and have watched this neighborhood grow. Love it. Raised 3 children here, two of
which are at Pinnacle High School and another starting next year.
My wife and I are quite concerned with the proposed re-zoning of the property north of
Pinnacle High School at the corner of Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley Road. This
property is smack dab in the middle of other residentially zoned homes, Thousands. There are
sufficient commercially zoned properties in the Desert View Village to support future resident
growth of this beautiful area... not to mention a wonderful village core in and around Desert
Ridge Marketplace.
There is the issue of commercial traffic conflicting with the Pinnacle traffic which is already a
safety issue. I am aware of the fact that Pinnacle High School leadership is NOT supportive of
this re-zoning even though that was misrepresented by the developer at the 8/1/23 village
meeting. Adding commercial traffic to this area that is not familiar with the daily high school
traffic patterns (as residential traffic would be) is IRRESPONSIBLE. This issue in and of
itself should be enough for the Committee to reject this re-zoning request.
On top of this are the hundreds of neighbors of mine who invested in property thinking this
land would be used for future residential use.
I don't intend to hop on the NIMBY train; I just don't think this request of Vestar is in
alignment with what the General Plan originally intended this land be used for and I
specifically request the Committee REJECT the developer's case.
Thanks for listening -
Matt Chitwood
21625 N 39th Place Phoenix 85050
From:
Steven Deacon
To:
Anthony M Grande; msantoro@gblaw.com
Cc:
Metty, Cody; emolenaar@associatedasset.com; Steven Deacon
Subject:
Black Mountain Village plan and zoning changes GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2 - Opposed
Date:
Friday, September 1, 2023 10:58:13 AM
Attachments:
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Anthony,
I also live adjacent to the project at Black Mountain Village proposal. From an outsider’s opinion, I
can see why the idea of more commercial real estate would monetarily benefit the city of Phoenix,
Vestar and their attorneys Gammage & Burnham. However, what is heavily being overlooked is the
safety of our community and our children with the rezoning from residential to commercial.
Safety of our children:
Our section in the Fireside community called Copper View sits adjacent to the proposed land at the
southeast corner of Black Mountain and Deer Valley. Since 2012 our section has been a cut through
for the aggressive drivers both parents and children of Pinnacle High School. On my street alone (Cat
Balue Dr.) there are 27 children under the age of 10 years old that walk to the elementary school
and play in our neighborhood. This doesn’t include the other 4 streets with 50 additional homes to
consider. We have seen too many close calls where our children were almost hit by these aggressive
drivers! Imagine living in a community where you do not feel safe letting your kids play out front.
Additionally, Stephen, the attorney for Gammage & Burnham, said on our Fireside community call
this Tuesday that the new traffic would be “counter cyclical patterns” around school hours during
the week and weekend. This means to me that not only do we have to deal with aggressive drivers
from Pinnacle High School, but now we must deal with aggressive drivers all day and on the
weekends! We cannot live in a community where our children are at a greater risk of being hit by a
car while walking to school or playing in their neighborhood.
Secondly, I am concerned that a commercial zone would bring a bus stop right at the corner of
Copper View (Black Mountain & Deer Valley). There are numerous amounts of homeless people that
sleep on the bus stops at Tatum & Deer Valley. I see them at all hours of the day starting at 5am
when I go to Mountainside Fitness and in the evening. We do not want to attract nor give reason for
more homeless to encroach our family neighborhoods with a commercial zone. This is not only a
safety concern for our families but will also impact our property values. PLEASE keep our
neighborhoods (Fireside, Aviano, Sky Crossing) a family suburb of Phoenix. I am asking as a
concerned parent of 3 little kids that you help us protect our children and the safety of our
community by putting a stop to this project.
I appreciate your time and commitment to keeping Desert Ridge a GREAT, family friendly community
in Phoenix.
Steve Deacon & Family
3625 E Cat Balue Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
3654 E Cat Balue Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 8:40 AM
To: anthony.grande@phoenix.gov
Cc: Steven Deacon <sdeacon@fivepointwealth.com>
Subject: RE: Black Mountain Village- Please NO commercial development
Forgot to include this: Black Mountain Village plan and zoning changes GPA-DSTV-2-23-
2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Anthony, I live adjacent to the project at Black Mountain Village proposal. We do not want to
have beer, liquor and cigarette sales next to our neighborhood or Pinnacle High School. Nor
do we want drive through restaurants and gas stations that are open 24/7. This will bring
about crowds of people at all hours that we current have the benefit of avoiding as it stays
closer to Tatum or Cave Creek roads. I feel that this completely changes the residential feel of
our area in Desert Ridge and feel like this is a money grab right in our neighborhoods of
Fireside, Aviano and Sky Crossing.
When we built our homes this was never a consideration and do not want this project
proceeding. Please help us put a stop to this project in any way we can. If anything this area
should be used as an overflow for the high school or some type of traffic mitigation for Black
Mountain. We already see the overflow from the high school traffic in our direct part of the
neighborhood and do not want this to increase where our kids walk to and from school every
day, to their elementary school. We have 40+ children that walk every single school day and
any increased traffic will up the risk of someone getting hurt through reckless driving, with
people trying to avoid the traffic on Black Mountain.
Please help us and hear what we’re asking before this goes forward. There are much better
uses of that land and once it’s commercial, all bets are off.
Cody Metty and family
3646 E Cat Balue Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
T (480) 346-0885
C (248) 404-7854
F (877) 380-8287
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Cody Metty
Triple Crown Banker
Rocket Mortgage
T (480) 346-0885
C (248) 404-7854
F (877) 380-8287
NMLS# 26912
From:
Metty, Cody
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
sdeacon@fivepointwealth.com
Subject:
RE: Black Mountain Village- Please NO commercial development
Date:
Friday, September 1, 2023 8:40:01 AM
Attachments:
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Forgot to include this: Black Mountain Village plan and zoning changes GPA-DSTV-2-23-
2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Anthony, I live adjacent to the project at Black Mountain Village proposal. We do not want to
have beer, liquor and cigarette sales next to our neighborhood or Pinnacle High School. Nor
do we want drive through restaurants and gas stations that are open 24/7. This will bring
about crowds of people at all hours that we current have the benefit of avoiding as it stays
closer to Tatum or Cave Creek roads. I feel that this completely changes the residential feel of
our area in Desert Ridge and feel like this is a money grab right in our neighborhoods of
Fireside, Aviano and Sky Crossing.
When we built our homes this was never a consideration and do not want this project
proceeding. Please help us put a stop to this project in any way we can. If anything this area
should be used as an overflow for the high school or some type of traffic mitigation for Black
Mountain. We already see the overflow from the high school traffic in our direct part of the
neighborhood and do not want this to increase where our kids walk to and from school every
day, to their elementary school. We have 40+ children that walk every single school day and
any increased traffic will up the risk of someone getting hurt through reckless driving, with
people trying to avoid the traffic on Black Mountain.
Please help us and hear what we’re asking before this goes forward. There are much better
uses of that land and once it’s commercial, all bets are off.
Cody Metty and family
3646 E Cat Balue Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
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From:
Neeraj Chandak
To:
Council District 2 PCC; Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Neeraj Chandak; Emolenaar@AssociatedAsset.com
Subject:
Desert Ridge Superblock 12 rezoning
Date:
Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:57:47 AM
Importance:
High
Hi,
I am a long-time resident of Fireside at Desert Ridge and am very concerned with the proposed
changes to the land parcel between Pinnacle High school and Deer Valley Rd (Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-
23-2), (Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2) and (Case No. Z-39-23).
We moved here 10+ years back with an explicit understanding that this was a residential area, with
high quality living and low crime rates. Over the years, several things have happened that are
cumulatively of an increasing level of concern :
Connection to Hwy 51 has significantly increased vehicular traffic and noise levels at all times for
the neighborhood
It is a nightmare getting out near Pinnacle High school in the morning, traffic back up in all
directions and is a nuisance to the Fireside neighborhood. I have to go around it to drop my
daughter to PVHS at that same time.
An extension of Mayo Blvd to Tatum will make it even worse
As more homes have been added, traffic at both Tatum and Cave Creek is getting progressively
worse
If the rezoning and the development project is approved, here is what I foresee happening :
Retail center will have bright lighting and noise at night and early morning hours with logistics
Already horrible traffic at school times will get even worse, plus additional delivery trucks going in
and out
Crime rates are likely to increase, homelessness and drug use are already of grave concerns in
the nearby areas
Property value will take a dip
A much better use of that space would be to expand parking access to Pinnacle high school that will
also alleviate some of the traffic concerns everyone can feel and have raised.
I would urge you to strongly oppose this change, and save the serenity and quality of the
neighborhood that we all love and like so much. It would be shame to have money-grab
development destroy the character of the community.
Regards,
Neeraj Chandak
623-203-9583
From:
Kavita Chandak
To:
Council District 2 PCC; Emolenaar@AssociatedAsset.com; Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Kavita Chandak
Subject:
Desert Ridge Superblock 12 rezoning- Opposing Vestar"s Balck Mountain Village proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:36:21 AM
Hello,
As a long-time resident of Fireside at Desert Ridge I am deeply concerned with the proposed
changes to the land parcel between Pinnacle High school and Deer Valley Rd (Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-
23-2), (Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2) and (Case No. Z-39-23).
I moved here back in 2013 with my family and 2 young daughters to be part of this beautiful
neighborhood with great community feel and low crime rates.
Over the years, several things have happened that are cumulatively of an increasing level of concern
:
Increased traffic and noise level due to Connection to Hwy 51.
Dis-respect and abusing of our neighborhood by Pinnancle High School drop off and pick up
crowd. Our Neighborhood has become a parking spot for Pinnacle parent drop off and pick up
making it extremely difficult for residents to walk or even take their cars out for morning and
afternoon commute.
Getting out of the copper view subdivision is at nightmare due to backed up traffic for Pinnacle
High school in the morning, It back up in all directions and is a nuisance to the Fireside
neighborhood. I fear for my teenage daughter's safety as she drives to her high school amidst this
crazy traffic.
An extension of Mayo Blvd to Tatum will make it even worse
As more homes have been added, traffic at both Tatum and Cave Creek is getting progressively
worse
This is what I dear with the rezoning and the development project is approved.
Crime rates are likely to increase, homelessness and drug use are already of grave concerns in
the nearby area
Retail center will have bright lighting and noise at night and early morning hours with logistics
Already horrible traffic at school times will get even worse, plus additional delivery trucks going in
and out
Our property values will dip considerably
A much better use of that space would be to expand parking access to Pinnacle high school that will
also alleviate some of the traffic concerns everyone can feel and have raised.
I strongly oppose this change and request you to not zone this as a commercial zone to save the
serenity and quality of the neighborhood that we all love and like so much. I would hate to see this
beautiful neighborhood being destroyed by few folks who are looking at it for mere financial gains
into their pockets.
Thanks,
Kavita Chandak
From:
Lori Tininenko
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Proposed Shopping Center
Date:
Monday, September 4, 2023 7:06:39 PM
I am 13+ year resident of Desert Ridge and strongly oppose the proposal to build a shopping center at the corner of
Black Mountain and Deer Valley. It will increase traffic tremendously at an already congested intersection,
endanger kids walking in the area, increase crime, increase noise & light pollution, and serve as an overall eyesore.
PLEASE keep our residential area residential!
Lori Tininenko
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Bill Smith
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Application No: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 - Rezoning Request by Vestar
Date:
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:52:27 AM
Attachments:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2-App2Amend.pdf
September 5, 2023
Greetings,
I’m writing you today regarding a rezoning request made here by Vestar application No. GPA-
DSTV-2-23-2 and some comments heard by residents resulting from a recent HOA board
meeting held by Desert Ridge Community Association.
My name is William Smith and I am a resident of Regalia Bear Subdivision which is located just
off Tatum Blvd and North of Marriott Drive in Desert Ridge for 13.5 years. Formally a resident
in Vista Norte located at Dynamite and 57th Streets for 14 years. I’ve been a resident in
Arizona since 1969 and have lived the majority of my life in North Scottsdale / North Phoenix
25 miles or more from downtown.
When my wife and I moved to Desert Ridge I began participating in many of the community
HOA meetings assisting mostly on the Awareness Committee. I believe it’s important we
continue to live in a safe and healthy community. The many challenges I’ve witnessed over the
past 13.5 years have been noise pollution, traffic congestion and bottle neck due to lack of
arteries (roads), vandalism and crimes committed by an increase number of teenagers.
Noise pollution continues from above with fly overs; also truck deliveries made during
overnight or early morning hours are heard by vehicles creating those loud safety warning
beeps when backing up. With the increase of home deliveries since the pandemic we’ve seen
an more delays within our Desert Ridge community and about. Thankfully a great deal of the
air traffic above was reduced after our Desert Ridge community associates worked with the
aviation department to reverse a decision that was made several years ago that allowed
commercial places to fly directly over Desert Ridge using a new flight path. We still have a few
non commercial planes and helicopters that don’t always follow the appropriate flight path,
but we are thankful the majority of commercial planes are no longer constantly flying low
overhead. In addition, we reported to the Marriott about the noise issue from trucks backing
up that could be heard for a mile in the silence of the early morning hours and that has
stopped. Our voices are being heard!
As far as vehicle noise issues we continue to hear traffic due to the type of road surface and
proximity of both Tatum Blvd and Marriot Drive. Everyone is racing to be first coming in both
directions cutting through our community because as we all know there aren’t enough
arteries (roads) that allow traffic to flow around the heart of Desert Ridge. Traffic on Tatum
Blvd has met it’s maximum capacity 5 years ago and its only getting worse. Deer Valley road is
starting to show signs of stress unless we start now and think forward.
Let’s talk a little about Desert Ridge planning and how Vestar was originally involved in the
design and planning of this community. I believe just 13.5 years ago when we moved here I
heard mention Desert Ridge was just over 40 percent built out. Since then we seem to
continue cramming more and more condos, apartments, schools, single family homes in
addition to the huge development along the 101 from 56th to Tatum Blvd. There seems to be
this need to fill up every inch of both Super Blocks along the 101 from 56th through to Black
Canyon Blvd. We all know growth brings congestion and headaches.
Listening to representation by Vestar at community planning meetings they talk about
building another marketplace in an area of Desert Ridge that is zoned low residential. I’m
writing you here today to provide my opinion about why we shouldn’t change this residential
parcel as this application suggest to commercial and that we should consider looking for a
location that has better access to the 101 and has the ability to get vehicles in and out of the
area from all four directions without impeding traffic and causing delays. For the past 8 years
or so all I’ve brought up to anyone that would listen that the City of Phoenix must work on a
plan that will open up more arteries (roads) that allow traffic to flow more around Desert
Ridge Market Place and through our community as well.
We can not continue to build both up and out; allowing thousands of more residents,
merchants, delivery vehicles and visitors to move about and not have additional access
roads and arteries (roads) that will provide additional alternatives to Tatum Blvd and Deer
Valley Road.
Everyone knows it will be expensive and we need it; an access road along the 101 that will
allow traffic to access both super blocks from 56th street to as far as Cave Creek Road if we
have too. The idea is to take excess traffic away from Tatum Blvd and Deer Valley Road when
everyone is either trying to get to and from their residence in Desert Ridge, pass through it to
get home in Tatum Ranch or visit Desert Ridge Market Place to enjoy all the shops, restaurants
and planned activities Vestar an their business partners plan throughout the year. Additional
roads that could help the flow of traffic could be at 40th street, Black Mountain Blvd, 56th
street and any additional roads developed during the super block expansion phases which
should include access roads along the 101 freeway. We can’t even head east or west using
Black Mountain Blvd at the 101 to help avoid using Tatum Blvd at the 101?
We understand change is necessary and some people believe we need more growth and there
is no stopping it. However, the reason Desert Ridge has lasted as long as it has being in the
spotlight a community most desirable for its amenities and location is because we live in a
place beyond the boundaries of the City. A place between Rural and the big City life; simply
a suburban experience like no other.
If we allow another marketplace with a gas station at the location of Southwest Corner of
Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Valley Drive we are going to have big disappointment
with additional traffic, noise, crime, vandalism not only during the day, but all night as well.
We don’t want or need any more attention drawn to close to existing residential community
during the overnight hours. If you have to rezone which I’m not for, bring in medical therapy
centers, Dental, Vision, Day Care Centers, Animal Veterinarians businesses that will bring value
to the investment and more in line with education and health without attracting any negative
impact we currently have going on at Desert Ridge Market Place and our Community City
Parks by individuals that hang out in groups in public places with no regard for others
property. There is so much open space in super block there where the fitness center is and the
hotels are located that if Vestar thinks Desert Ridge needs another grocery store well go big
and put a Walmart there along the 101; build the access road along the 101 and make it easy
to visit the store without impeding any more traffic delays on Tatum Blvd and Deer Valley
Road and push the traffic away from our beautiful neighborhoods.
Final thoughts that come to mind you can all think about …
Observation #1 – The traffic gets so bad moving North and South on Tatum sometimes it takes
3 minutes just to exit out of my subdivision from Williams Drive onto Tatum. The traffic gets
backed up so bad the distance on Tatum between Deer Valley and the 101 one can spend 6
minutes waiting for lights going in any direction. When there is construction, emergency
vehicles or an accident forget being on time for any scheduled appointment. This is not right!
Observation #2 – Recently in the past 4 years after the completion of this new condos and
new single family subdivisions we noticed in addition to Vestar bringing live entertainment
along with Sip and Stroll attractions among other big events, that traffic delays have now
extended everywhere including Tatum Blvd to 56th street going North or South along Deer
Valley road. Drivers are in such a big hurry they speed illegally North on 56th to Pinnacle and in
addition there is so much traffic during rush hours on Deer Valley from 56th all the way to
Cave Creek and beyond due to the 101 bottlenecks experienced when approaching the 51
freeway from either direction. Drivers are not only using Deer Valley, but they are using
Pinnacle Peak from Scottsdale all the way to Cave Creek Road to escape the 101 traffic
debacle during rush hours.
Observation #3 -
Recently we’ve seen a huge increase in teenagers committing crimes and they seem to like
hanging out at Desert Ridge Marketplace. This was brought up at our meetings and Vestar did
speak out regarding our community concerns about the lack of security and care anyone we
would expect to be responsible for managing issues of this nature. Concerns about Target,
Albertsons, In&Out Burger and Panda Express have been going on for as long as I can
remember brought up at Community gatherings with our neighbors for coffee and other
meetings. It’s been on the news this summer about a gang of teenagers sucker punching a
teenager from another group causing 15,000 worth of dental work needed. Teenagers hang
out at Target and act like the sports department is there personal playground. Teens stealing a
cell phone right out of another teenagers hand who was picking up a take out order from
Panda Express and too often homeless people coming up to you for money in front of and in
the parking lot of Albertsons. These attractions that are enticing young people to party drink
and get high not only occur in the marketplace, now we are seeing these young people come
into the neighborhoods within Desert Ridge causing quite a bit of damage. Our Cashman park
has been vandalized at least 3 times within the last couple years that I’ve heard about.
Conclusion:
Please consider another location for this grocery store and gas station to be developed. Lets
choose a location away from existing residential and try to develop existing locations already
designated residential and take the idea of bringing another grocery store and gas station to
already designated commercial zones.
We don’t need any 24 hour a day business on Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd. We
already have Desert Ridge Market place a gas station on the intersection at Tatum Blvd and
Deer Valley Road. Take this proposed plan and build on 20.5 acres closer to the 101 and Black
Mountain Blvd. Even if you were to propose moving this development to 40th Street and Deer
Valley Road my suggestion would be to insure there are enough roads leading away from
Tatum and Deer Valley for vehicles to maneuver towards the 101 without impacting the
already congested traffic flow on Tatum and Deer Valley.
We should consider bringing in a large super center like Walmart along the 101 in the super
block between Tatum and Black Mountain Blvd’s. Get the City of Phoenix and the Army Core
of Engineers to build functional access roads and lets see how well traffic flows around Desert
Ridge. Spread things out a bit, petition for business to build on one of the two corners on the
north side of Pinnacle Peak Road.
Leave the corner next to the high school open for residential or if you really think businesses
deserve to come in an take over that property; like I said before consider those businesses
that would help families with their children’s education, day care, health services (mental
health services), vision and dental care along with considering Veterinarian services.
Look I could write a book on how if think about all this push for growth here in Desert Ridge,
but I’m sure in the end people that have the most funding will win. In the past whenever there
was a decision made about something that didn’t entirely make good sense and I would later
bring up my thoughts I was told where were you when during the planning stages and why
didn’t you speak up then. Well I decided maybe its time I did.
Thanks so much for the opportunity to speak my thought and for listening.
As Ever,
Bill Smith
Anthony Grande
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
Zoning Section
200 W Washington Street, Second Floor
Phoenix AZ 85003
City of Phoenix Planning Case Nos:
Minor General Plan Amendment GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Specific Plan Amendment GPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Rezone Z-39-23
Dear. Mr. Grande:
This letter is regarding the proposed rezoning of the Parcel 212-38-023B and the application by
Vestar Development to develop it as a C-2 medium intensity commercial property. The current
proposals for Minor General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments, as well as Rezoning to C-2
commercial development are out of step with the character of the area and should be rejected.
The intersection of Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Valley Drive is surrounded by a unique
residential area with preserved natural desert spaces and carefully integrated bike and pedestrian
paths. It is unlike the majority of Phoenix neighborhoods and honors the physical geography
immediately around it. Socially, it is an active, engaged community full of care for the landscape
and protective of the safety of people living there. With such a significant change in land use,
the proposed zoning amendment and subsequent commercial development would result in
considerable new traffic to the subject site, resulting in more traffic congestion, potential car-
pedestrian-bike safety conflicts, added emissions, and light and noise pollution.
Further, there are a number of disconnects with the application itself. The developers have
attempted to justify their zoning amendment proposal by saying that the nearby Desert Ridge
Marketplace experiences traffic congestion and parking issues. This point is unsubstantiated in
their application and from a resident’s point of view, completely unsupported by the experience
of living in the area and regularly visiting the shopping center. There is more than enough (much
more!) parking at Desert Ridge and circulation in and around the site runs smoothly. The retail
offerings are substantial and do not leave a gap in market offerings that would be improved by
adding medium-intensity commercial at Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Valley Drive.
The conceptual site plan put forth by the developers is also incongruous with their explanation
letter. They attempt to claim community benefit from “a reduction in transportation burdens,
increased opportunities for exercise and a cleaner environment.” However, there is nothing to
support their mention of transportation burdens on the residential area surrounding the subject
parcel, nor anything in the conceptual site plan to suggest it would be safe for area residents to
walk or bike to the subject site if developed as a commercial property. Further, the explanation
letter states that provision has been made for 580 parking spaces (well beyond the code
requirement), while the conceptual design includes 533 spaces, which is still more parking than
is required by code. This will not create a cleaner environment, as the developers claim, but will
create increased emissions in a sensitive area where residents would like to keep emissions to a
minimum. Worse still, the conceptual plan calls out opportunity for a fueling center, yet no
designated space for electric vehicle charging (which would be far more helpful in the area,
given a pronounced lack of public charging). As such, increased emissions will become a core
characteristic of this shopping center if built as presented. It would not result in the “connected
oasis” the City hopes to achieve, nor the “village” concept the developer is attempting to sell.
What it achieves is what Phoenix already sees too much of—islands of unspectacular
commercial offerings drowning in a sea of parking.
The subject parcel for proposed rezoning also lies immediately north of Pinnacle High School,
which sees students regularly walking and biking to school, but the concept site design does
nothing to ensure student and faculty safety or effective circulation around the school. To the
contrary, the conceptual site plan shows 3 access/egress points just off Mayo immediately across
from the high school with no provision for safe crossing by pedestrians and bicyclists. To put the
greatest number of access points to the site directly across the road from the school shows a
serious lack of awareness about school zone safety, as does proposing a site plan that does not
incorporate effective circulation by pedestrians and bikes (as the surrounding neighborhoods do
through extensive trail systems), but to cars. And the related traffic study does nothing to elevate
hope for improved traffic circulation or safety. Instead, it reflects lower levels of service on
streets that already experience diminished capacity.
While the concept of community commercial may have some potential if explored at a C-1
neighborhood level, the current applications for Minor General Plan Amendment GPA-DSTV-2-
23-2, Specific Plan Amendment GPA-DSTV-3-23-2, and Rezone Z-39-23 to C-2 commercial do
nothing to improve livability in the area and should be rejected in the interest of public safety, as
well as public health.
Thank you for your consideration,
Ellen Kennedy
From:
Richards, Dan
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Black Mountain Village - Superblock 12 Opposition
Date:
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:24:56 PM
Attachments:
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Hello Mr. Grande and Councilman Waring,
I wanted to formally write to you both to express my opposition to Vestar Development’s push to
rezone the Property known as a portion of Parcel 12.L, within Superblock 12 of the Desert Ridge
Specific Plan. My wife and I did a lot of research about the area prior to purchasing and building our
home 10 years ago, located at 21618 N 36th Street. I’ve attached a map with the proposed
development layered on it. You can see the yellow star located on the East side of Black Mountain
Boulevard showing the location of our house. I have been very vocal at each of the previous two
meetings expressing my opposition to this development from happening.
As mentioned, my wife and I did our research prior to building the home we wanted to raise our
three boys in. We understood we would have a roadway in our backyard that would create some
noise, and that was fine because that meant we wouldn’t have another house directly behind our
backyard. We love the location, being across the street from Pinnacle High School. One of our boys
is currently a sophomore with our other two boys being 8th graders. When they were younger, they
could walk the opposite direction to Fireside grade school, so we figured this was a perfect location
for our family. If you aren’t aware of this yet, Pulte homes sold the West side of 36th Street as
premium lots with view fences in our backyard. We all paid extra to have a view of the wash behind
our homes. We all paid this knowing that the only thing going in across the street in the future would
likely be an exterior block wall of another residential development. That’s what the Desert Ridge
Specific Plan called for so why would anyone think differently? The news of this commercial
development potentially getting built across the street has made every one of these homeowners
sick to their stomachs. Talk about a bait and switch!!!!! Pulte probably wouldn’t have built these
lots as view fences if there was commercial development zoned for directly across the street. Serious
question to Mr. Grande - Would the City even sign off on a residential development having view
fences directly across the street from a commercial development if it was built after the commercial
was already there?
One major concern from the residents of Copper View (36th Street from Mayo to Deer Valley) is the
decrease in safety for all our families and our properties due to a commercial development being
directly across the street. Shopping centers bring loiterers. Gas Stations are even worse. The
increase in homelessness in the Desert Ridge area can’t be ignored. If this development happens,
this will make Deer Valley a main thoroughfare for these homeless people to walk down between
Desert Ridge Marketplace to Black Mountain Village. Nobody wants the potential for this to happen.
Several years ago, a group of neighborhood kids found a homeless encampment with mattresses in
the wash near Mayo and Black Mountain Boulevard. It was in the storm sewer, under Mayo. We
fear more of this will happen if you move forward with this project. None of us with a view fence,
just across Black Mountain Boulevard, signed up to live across the street from this sort of
development. I enjoy my backyard having a view fence. It makes these tiny yards feel a little larger.
Now I will be fearing someone might jump my back fence because they see something they like.
Another major concern that Copper View resident have is light pollution. Nobody wants to live
across the street from a lit up commercial development. If Vestar moves forward with plans to
include a gas station with this proposal, I would imagine this would be right on the corner, where
they have PAD C is shown on the map I included. That will be my new view from my backyard. A lit-
up gas station. Can you even begin to imagine how upset we all were when we heard not only are
we going to have a commercial development, but also a gas station? Nobody wants a bright gas
station directly across the street from them. Every gas station has loiterers. No place attracts more
loitering than a gas station. Copper View residents are not interested in having this across the
street from us. Not to mention the constant smell of gasoline. Mr. Grande - Would the City sign off
on a residential development having view fences directly across the street from a gas station if it was
built after the gas station was already there? The argument for needing more gas stations within
Desert Ridge is garbage. Replace Jacksons with a Circle K and I’m guessing you’ll see a much higher
volume of people using that gas station. Nobody uses that place because the prices are too high. I
go to either Costco or Circle K on Union Hills because they’re cheaper. Most people with half of a
brain do the same.
A 20-acre commercial property in a mostly residential area wouldn’t just be making a minor tweak to
the Desert Ridge Specific Plan (DRSP). This commercial development would be taking the DRSP and
completely throwing it out the window. The DRSP called for commercial development within the
residential superblocks to be limited to neighborhood convenience commercial centers with a
maximum of 3 net acres. During Mr. Anderson’s presentation to the Desert Ridge committee, he
mentioned there were 6 previous developments that could have included a neighborhood
convenience commercial center but decided against adding them. These 18-acres of commercial
development not getting added throughout Desert Ridge are being used to justify Vestar developing
20-acres in one location. Just because other developments decided against adding 3-acre
neighborhood convenience commercial centers doesn’t justify adding them all together and asking
to rezone this area just because Vestar thinks it would be a good investment.
Please take into consideration the families that built around this area that thought they were moving
close to commercial development, but not directly across the street from it. I know you have been
contacted by several other residents expressing their concerns about the traffic impacts and
proximity to the high school. I am 100% in agreement with all other concerns you have heard
pertaining to these two topics. This development needs to be stopped. It’s just not the right fit for
this location. There are a growing number of residents that share this sentiment. We will be at the
next OCT 3 Desert Village Planning Committee meeting as well as the NOV 2 City of Phoenix Planning
Commission meeting to express our opposition.
Thanks,
Dan Richards
Strand Associates, Inc.®
602.437.3733 ext. 6052
[strand.com]
dan.richards@strand.com | www.strand.com [strand.com]
Excellence in EngineeringSM
From:
paul dunn
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Vestar Development Amendment and Zoning Requests for Superblock 12 in Desert Ridge
Date:
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 6:01:06 AM
Importance:
High
It is indisputable that the area affected by Vestar’s proposal already has a traffic
problem. The 366-page October 2022 Traffic Impact Analysis commissioned by
Vestar acknowledges this existing problem. Please note the following excerpt
from that Analysis:
The results of the existing conditions analysis indicate that all study
intersections operate with acceptable levels of service (LOS D or better) with
the exception of the northbound approach at the intersection of Black
Mountain Boulevard & Deer Valley Drive and the northbound and southbound
left at the intersection of Aviano Way & Deer Valley Drive.
This same Traffic Impact Analysis also reveals the extent to which Vestar’s
proposal would exacerbate this existing problem. The Analysis describes this
impact as follows:
The Black Mountain Village proposes to rezone approximately 16-acres of
undeveloped land from existing R-2 (residential) to C-2 (commercial) to
consists of approximately 76,200 square feet (SF) of grocery supermarket,
41,500-SF of various commercial shops each under 40,000 SF, and 19,700-SF of
fast-food restaurants with drive through window. The proposed developed is
located on the southwest corner of Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Valley
Drive in the City of Phoenix, Arizona. The site is planned to provide a total of
eight (8) access points, of which five (5) are planned for full movement access
and the remaining three (3) are proposed restricted right-in/right-out
driveways.
This Traffic Impact Analysis does not mention that Vestar’s proposal also includes
a gas station. Moreover, this Traffic Impact Analysis does not analyze the traffic
impact of the nearby Garden Communities 882-unit apartment complex currently
underway at the northeast corner of Tatum Blvd and Deer Valley. It also does not
analyze the impact of the planned development of the 410-acre parcel at the
southeastern corner of Deer Valley and 40th Street purchased by Taylor Morrison
and Pulte Homes for a 1,200-lot master planned community. Because the west
boundary of this parcel directly abuts Mayo Blvd, traffic from this planned
community would likely use Mayo Blvd for ingress and egress. Moreover, the
vehicular traffic entering and exiting the community would also increase the traffic
on 40th Street and Deer Valley.
Vestar’s description of its proposal is disingenuous. It describes its proposal as a
“low-impact” commercial development. Their description of the proposed project
mentions a “neighborhood grocery store and inline retail opportunities.”
However, omitted from their description is a gas station that they have
acknowledged is part of their plan. Also omitted is the “19,700-SF of fast-food
restaurants with drive through window” described in their Traffic Impact Analysis.
How can anyone honestly describe grocery stores, gas stations, and fast food
restaurants with drive through windows as “low impact” uses? Each of these
operations would result in increased vehicular traffic entering the proposed site
from all four bordering streets. In addition to the increased private passenger
vehicular traffic, other traffic entering and exiting the proposed site would include
gas tanker trucks and commercial delivery trucks. This increased traffic would be
in addition to the traffic already generated by 2,600 students and their parents
entering and exiting the Pinnacle High School parking lots twice daily during the
school year. Also not to be overlooked are the evening activities at the school that
result in numerous vehicles exiting onto Black Mountain Blvd and Mayo Blvd. Even
now there are not enough traffic lanes on Mayo Blvd to efficiently handle the
vehicular traffic exiting the high school parking lots.
Pinnacle High School is not the only school affected by Vestar’s proposed
rezoning request. The Fireside Elementary School, with 775 enrolled students, is
only a short block away from Superblock 12. Vestar’s rezoning request would also
impact the traffic to and from this elementary school.
The Arizona State Land Department agrees with Vestar’s C-2 rezoning request
because it wants to sell this parcel for the highest possible price. The Land
Department’s position is understandable. However, in this instance, it represents a
grave injustice to those homeowners who purchased their homes (many with their
life savings) in this neighborhood. They justifiably believed their homes would
never border a commercial development because this area was zoned
Residential. These homeowners should not have their legitimate expectations
sacrificed on an altar of money.
For the foregoing reasons, I respectfully request that Vestar’s proposal not be
approved.
Paul Dunn
3752 E. Covey Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
James Tuffin
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
dan.richards@strand.com; "Wouter Roodenburg"; cvanek@arizonarepublic.com; akwok@azcentral.com; Council
District 2 PCC; Mayor Gallego
Subject:
RE: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 6:49:55 AM
Dear Mr. Grande:
An unidentified party is running a sponsored ad on Facebook directing viewers to an online
“petition” for a new grocery store in Desert Ridge. The online petition page can be seen at
https://chng.it/6L8mkBrdDq [chng.it] . It identifies the promoter of the petition as “New Grocer”. It
makes no reference to the ongoing zoning and plan amendment cases. It fails to mention, as
Vestar’s counsel has publicly admitted on more than one occasion, that Vestar cannot say what kind
of grocery might ultimately go in. And needless to say, there is no reference to the 20 acres of drive
through junk food and gas station also included in Vestar’s conceptual plan for the site right next to
the high school.
These deceptive tactics are unworthy of any responsible business. City staff should give no weight
whatsoever to the results of this patently misleading petition drive.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
James W Tuffin
21214 N 36th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85050
James.tuffin@tuffinlaw.com (retired attorney not offering services to the public).
From:
Treye Elzenga
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Desert View Zoning Feedback - Black Mountain Village Project
Date:
Thursday, September 7, 2023 11:09:28 AM
Hello Anthony,
As you and constituents consider the proposed Black Mountain Village Project (GPA-DSTV-2-23-2; GPA DSTV 3-23-2; Z-
39-23), I wanted to express my strong opposition to this project. City Planners got this right the first time in the General Plan.
Schools, dog parks, walking trails, community soccer fields, and four housing developments adjoin this property.
Commercial real estate on this proposed parcel has no place, no real need, and only increases risks.
Living in this community, safety should always be our number one concern as residents. Within four hundred yards of this
proposed project, we have two schools, Pinnacle High School and Fireside Elementary, which educate pre-school children
under the age of five. Each morning and afternoon families walk their children to these schools from the surrounding homes
from the north, south, east, and west. Increasing transient traffic flow, especially off the high-speed HWY 51 into this area,
greatly increases risks for residents, especially our younger children. Simply there is no compelling argument for this project
and only increased risk.
While traffic studies were completed, the analysis and land schematics fail to demonstrate any reference to Fireside
Elementary School which is within four hundred yards of this project. How can we consider no traffic turning Left or Right
from or onto Mayo Boulevard. This lack of detail shows severe disregard for our pre-school and elementary age children. In
the analysis, they also fail to reference when the study was completed other than November 2022. In November, we have
slower traffic patterns based on holidays, people traveling outside of Phoenix to visit family, and winter residents not yet
arriving to the area. While the necessary paperwork was completed, beyond the abundance of words in the report where is the
holistic detail that considers an elementary school within yards of this project.
In 2022, the Arizona Department of Housing identified shortages of over 270,000 housing units across our state. As Phoenix
metro comprises over 2/3rds of our state’s population, we require over 175,000 units to meet the needs of the citizens.
Rezoning existing housing parcels to commercial property in the heart of a well-established family-friendly community only
introduces unnecessary risks. Approving this project will only provide short-term rewards for Vestar and Gammage &
Burnham associates not the community.
While developers will make the case for additional services and unsubstantiated benefits to our community, we must consider
the abundance of commercial services that are already available in Desert Ridge Marketplace, Vestar project and along Cave
Creek Road, and HWY 51 south. In addition, all these commercial properties have clearly defined borders which create
increased safety as to not blend housing, schools, parks, and daily life, with commercial development. Within Desert View we
have an abundance of services of all commercial types within one mile. Making the argument that driving one mile creates
hardship is unsubstantiated, unless data is provided on how many cars each household owns in village. Desert View is not the
same as an urban core, such as downtown Phoenix. Lack of concrete detail is consistent throughout the rezoning application,
while there is an abundance of words and feelings including ‘potentially’ and ‘we feel’ it fails to acknowledge key
considerations as I have outlined.
We have an opportunity to put families and our youngest citizens first by DENYING this project. Thank you for your
thoughtful consideration of the data, facts, and real impact on our community for the long term. I appreciate your support
in DENYING this rezoning request.
Treye Elzenga
Resident City of Phoenix - Desert Ridge
From:
Lesley Anderson
To:
Anthony M Grande; msantoro@gblaw.com; PDD Desert View VPC
Subject:
Open Letter to the Desert View Village Planning Committee re: REZONING LAND NEAR PINNACLE HS
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 6:47:42 AM
Dear Anthony Grande, Michelle Santoro, ad the Desert View Village Planning Committee,
I am one of the many Sky Crossing residents who found out about the rezoning of the
20.52 acres on the SW corner of Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley Drive from
an article posted on a Facebook group and not from the City of Phoenix. I am obviously
disappointed that Vestar and the City of Phoenix failed to notify about 95% of the Sky
Crossing residents of this potential zoning change that will deeply affect our neighborhood.
I personally attended the meeting on August 1, 2023 in order to get more
information about the potential gas station, grocery store, and restaurants/shops that will
affect neighborhood traffic as well as my property value in the near future. My hopes were
high as I listened to the presentation by Gammage & Burnham. I was actually in favor of
some sort of small commercial property before the meeting.
I waited for details as to the type and size of grocery store, types of restaurants, and of
course a solution to the traffic problem that haunts that corner of Desert Ridge, but sadly
none of that happened. It felt like no solutions were given. Very general information
was shared on the slides. No 3D rendering of what it would look like. Will the grocery and
gas station lights be on all night? What about the noise from semi trucks dropping off 3 am
deliveries at the grocery store? Will the stores blend with the desert landscape like in
Fountain Hills or stick out like a sore thumb? Residents were simply left with more
questions than answers.
With this in mind, I am writing to you all to express my opposition to rezoning
this land from RESIDENTIAL to COMMERCIAL which would allow for a
commercial shopping center.
I think Sky Crossing residents would be more supportive of a project if it answered the
questions above, and somehow solved the traffic mayhem. Perhaps Vestar could have
proposed to help the school and the community by building Pinnacle High School a parking
garage? Traffic literally comes to a standstill in the morning hours and prevents
area residents from accessing the Black Canyon Road heading south in order to get on the
HWY 51 on-ramp. Apparently because there is not enough parking for students, so parents
have to drop their kids off every morning. Which is ridiculous. If you live in this area,
you know about the problem. The high school and the Phoenix Police are well
aware of the problem. This strip center will only add to the traffic issue.
I am but one of the many voices who oppose the rezoning of this land and the potential
traffic issues it will cause. I am asking the members of the Desert View Village
Planning Committee to please vote NO when voting for the rezoning of this
parcel of land. There are too many unanswered questions.
Thank you for your time and for reading this. Much appreciation.
Regards,
Lesley Anderson
22413 N. 30th Street, Phoenix
Sky Crossing resident
Realtor® with HomeSmart
Email: AZAndersonRealEstate@gmail.com
Direct: 480-390-6297
From:
Jamie Bauschka
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 12:36:27 PM
Dear Mr. Grande-
This message is in regards to GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
GPA-DSTV-3-23-3
Z-39-23-2
I live in the neighborhood in Fireside that is directly across Black Mtn from this currently vacant land. While we
understood this to be slated as residential, it seems now someone is trying to change that.
While we are not in favor of this changing to commercial, there is a much more pressing issue for this area that
should be addressed prior to any development on that land. The drop off/pick up/ and parking for students at
PVHS. The current situation there is unsafe and terribly inconvenient. The fact that there is not a sufficient amount
of parking for students attending the school has got to be expanded prior to anything else being developed there.
The kids crossing this major intersection (Black Mtn & Mayo) to get to their awaiting rides, is a tragedy waiting to
happen.
Please consider working with the school district & community before it’s too late to address these issues.
And, no thank you to changing the zoning from residential to commercial.
Thank you for your time & consideration!
Jamie Bauschka
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Yatharth Chowdhary
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Opposing Black Mountain Village
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 10:29:24 PM
Hi Anthony,
I am current resident of desert ridge area and regarding GPA-DSTV- 2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-
23-2/Z-39-23-2 i don't want Black Mountain Village.
Our homes were built under the Desert Ridge Specific Plan. The plan promised us clean, quiet
and safe neighborhoods because commercial activity was placed in the "commercial core".
Commercial activity in the "residential superblocks" is strictly limited to minor
"conveniences" of no more than 3 acres and drive through operations are prohibited.
I would like to oppose the rezoning of this area.
Thanks
Yatharth
From:
Diana Dichter
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 9:56:56 AM
Please consider my vote AGAINST the Black Mountain Village Commercial development sought after by Vestar.
My family, including two children, live in Fireside Desert Ridge and plan to stay here for the next 10-20 years, at
least.
We would like to keep Fireside and the overall Desert Ridge community, as originally planned - residential.
The lot across from the Pinnacle High School could be made into a community park, perhaps with some additional
parking to relieve the already horrific traffic conditions for the schools in the area. We do not need more traffic in
the neighborhood or even worse - though it.
Hope our voices carry some value in these determinations.
Thank you,
Diana Dichter
310-912-2790
From:
SCOTT ELLEFSON
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 8:34:28 AM
Anthony,
Please note, I am Opposed to the Black Mountain Village Plan.
Case numbers GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Sincerely,
Scott Ellefson
Fireside at Desert Ridge
From:
Joe Haglund
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Joe Haglund
Subject:
Black Mountain Village Proposed Development
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 11:06:40 AM
Hello Anthony,
I am resident in Aviano in Desert Ridge in Phoenix and I wanted to reach out to you about the
proposed Black Mountain Village Development that is up for rezoning. Unfortunately I will
not be able to be present at the meeting on October 3rd and wanted to reach out on this.
I have lived in Desert Ridge since 2012 and there have been several great changes over the
past 10+years including access to the 51 and widening Black Mountain. I strongly feel that
the rezoning of this area would be a major mistake for several reasons.
1.) Currently Pinnacle High School has a large amount of traffic that creates a backup onto
Black Mountain and sometimes Deer Valley as well which makes this area extremely difficult
to get through during the week from 7-8:30am, between 3-5, and also when there are sporting
and other events held at the school. Adding this development will bring increased traffic and
and chaos for many new drivers that attend the high school and residents and guests of the
area.
2.) Parking is a major issue at Pinnacle and students will end up parking in this new
development which will create issues with the property manager/owner and tenants as well
3.) As a resident I am all about convenience and the thought of a grocery store and other stores
close by my home sounds great initially, but I think there are a lot more negatives than
positives for this one and the most important one is the safety of the kids and residents of the
area.
Thank you for your help with this and please feel free to contact me with any questions
Joe Haglund
22116 N 36th Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-650-1873-cell
joehaglund1@gmail.com
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Joe Haglund
480-650-1873-cell
NMLS ID: 24351
From:
April Justman
To:
Anthony M Grande; Rob A. Justman
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 4:38:15 PM
Hello Anthony,
We are residents of Fireside and parents of Pinnacle High School children. We are strongly
opposed to th Black Mountain Village.
When we purchased our home, Fireside was advertised as a clean, quiet, and safe
neighborhood oriented towards families with children. It is our understanding that
commercial activities within the superblocks adjacent to Fireside are to be limited to minor
conveniences of three (3) acres or less. Vestar is proposing a twenty (20) acre shopping center
directly adjacent to Pinnacle High School; that, as you know, includes drive thrus (which are
also prohibited commercial activities in the superblocks adjacent to Fireside).
Not only is our family concerned about what may become a falsity of how Fireside was
advertised when we purchased our home seven (7) years ago, should Vestar succeed with this
initiative, we are also concerned about the associated crime, noise, pollution, and traffic that
will no doubt plague our residential community. We already have an issue with high-traffic
volume that does not respect the posted speed limits near Fireside Elementary School and
Pinnacle High School on Mayo Street, as commuters travel to Interstate 51. Vestar's initiative
will only heighten this problem, and create a more dangerous situation for our children
including the littlest of our children at Fireside Elementary School, who deserve the ability to
walk to and from their school safely each day. Although older and presumably more ept, our
Pinnacle students deserve the same consideration.
Thank you for your time.
April and Rob Justman
3713 E. Huett Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-904-1560
From:
rmarranca ourfiresidedesertridge.net
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Case #GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 11:07:18 AM
Good Morning,
We have bought into our community at Fireside with the zoning of all residential. We are NOT
in favor of changing the zoing and the plan to put in a 20 acre shopping center right across
from Pinnacle High.
the Black Mountain Village
I hope you can respectfully reconsider this change in which we did NOT buy into
Thank you,
With Warmest Regards,
Rita Marranca
Administrative Assistant
and Front Desk Manager
Fireside at Desert Ridge
480-203-2166
From:
Chintan Patel
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
CASE # GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 8:49:37 PM
Good evening Mr. Grande:
My name is Dr Chintan Patel and I am a cardiologist at our local, Thompson Peak hospital and
resident within the Copper view community in Fireside here at Desert Ridge. I am writing to
you in reference to case number GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2, also
known as Black mountain village.
I know that you may be receiving numerous letters and petitions against this commercial
community. I would like to take the opportunity to waste my concerns and join amongst the
ranks of those against this proposed commercial shopping area.
The appeal of Desert Ridge and what makes it a unique location is the sense of community
that we all feel and try to bring to the various neighborhoods within the Desert Ridge
communities. While we may live a different neighborhoods, much of what unites us is the
sense of community and safety that we sought when we first moved here. The glue that tends
to bind us all here, like most neighborhoods, is our children. Personally I have two young
daughters who attend Fireside elementary who are currently six and five. We moved to this
community after talking with neighbors and seeing how happy they were raising their kids
from elementary to high school in an area that they felt safe enough to have their kids be
independent.
I do understand the financial benefits of a commercial property, but the location that is
proposed is already in a high traffic area with his own intrinsic problems because of high
school traffic and the on/off ramp to route 51. If the point of the shopping plaza is to serve the
needs of the community, and the community has spoken that the current Desert Ridge is
sufficient then the only thing this could bring are consequences. People moved to this
community the way it was designed with the promise of trying to keep it from being a
commercial hotspot. Bringing more homes and more families to create more neighbors only
makes us stronger, but bringing in businesses that invite more outside traffic, their own self
interests, and the potential negative influences only brings down the reputation of Desert
Ridge and instills of distrust in the city of Phoenix and it's social responsibility to it's citizens.
I thank the city of Phoenix and representatives like you for making communities like Desert
Ridge available to us and keeping it in its current splendor. All we ask is a mutual sense of
trust in us to help continue to grow the community while maintaining its integrity and safety.
I appreciate your time and willingness to hear our voices.
Thank you so much,
Chintan Patel.
From:
Susan Sheroff
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2 Black Mountain Village
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 7:04:25 PM
Dear Mr Grande:
I reside in Desert Ridge at 21214 N 36th Pl
The applications submitted to enable the Black Mountain Village must be denied. I am aware of the comments
submitted by other homeowners including Mr. Tuffin, Mr. Richards and Mr Roodenburg. I will not repeat the many
reasons why this project is a terrible idea. This attempted betrayal of innocent homeowners who purchased under
the existing Specific Plan cannot be justified; the justifications put forward by Vestar are essentially specious and
insufficient to destroy the reasonable expectations of innocent home buyers.
Thank you for your attention
Susan Sheroff
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Taylor Ungerer
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
No to Black Mountain Village
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 9:11:33 PM
Case number-
GPA-DSTV-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Hello Anthony,
Myself as well as most of the community at black mountain rd. absolutely disagree with Black Mountain Village
being rezoned from residential to commercial. If you could please let me know an update after the planning
committee meeting with the decision on October 3rd, 2023.
Thank you for your time,
Taylor
From:
Jeannette
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Case no Z29-23
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 9:05:10 PM
I am writing to you regarding the request to rezone in our area 85050 Black Mountain Project.
As a resident and homeowner 17 years in this area - Desert Ridge, I have seen a lot of growth in our area. I want to
make sure we DO NOT REZONE THIS AREA TO COMMERCIAL. We are currently inundated with traffic from
the 51 and all the traffic from the area who avoid the 51. You should be focusing on community not convenience.
Save this are for Pinnacle High School. Every morning my kids walk to school and the amount of traffic is massive
and congested. The 51 Black Mountain ramp has also increased the congestion and safety of residents and children
who live in this area. DO NOT BE MOTIVATED OR SEDUCED BY THE ARROGANCE OF COMMERCIAL
BUSINESS In our community!!!!!
Vote NO!!!!
Jeannette Vespalec
From:
Dan Welker
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mtn Village
Date:
Friday, September 8, 2023 11:22:38 AM
Mr Grande -
I live across the street from the proposed Back Mountain Village Commercial development in the Desert
Ridge area. This is a major issue for my family. Traffic is already crazy. The noise from Deer Valley and
Black Mtn is already bad (why isn't there a noise ordinance for Harley Davidsons and tuner automobiles,
by the way) and it would just get worse. The high school students next door at Pinnacle don't need this.
Go to the Walgreens next to PV High School after classes get out if you want a sample of what goes on. I
have two kids there right now and my third will be going there in 3 years. This is supposed to be a
residential area and is currently zoned that way. The bait and switch that is going on is unacceptable. I
will oppose this every way possible. Please stand up and represent your citizens and keep the peace in a
neighborhood that is supposed to remain quiet.
Thanks for your help.
Dan Welker
602-821-0262
From:
Debbie Bolde
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 SW Black Mountain & Deer Valley
Date:
Saturday, September 9, 2023 4:59:53 PM
Dear Mr Grande.
We are residents of Sky Crossing and we received notification of the proposed re-zoning at the
SW Corner of Black Mountain & Deer Valley roads because we live in close proximity of it.
We are opposed to the development and rezoning of this parcel for the following reasons:
1. This project does not fit the neighborhood and it is contradictory to Desert Ridge's
original plan for this area to be a low noise, light traffic community. We purchased our
home in 2020 with the understanding this parcel would be a residential parcel only. We
moved here to get away from the city traffic and noise.
2. The suggested development is not needed in this area because all of these services are
available 2 miles in each direction on Tatum blvd and Cave Creek road. Furthermore a
gas station and drive thru coffee shop/fast food restaraunt will increase pollution into
neighboring communities.
3. Currently PHS turns their lights off at 9pm because of the residential zoning. This
provides a quiet serine and tranquil neighborhood for all homeowners. This
development would change the entire feel of the neighborhoods which is not at all fair
to any homeowner that purchased as described above.
4. With the increasing concerns of rising temperatures, water shortage, high traffic and
other issues within the city of Phoenix, it would seem prudent for the city council to
preserve open land to insure a better quality of life for it's residents. Our temperature in
the area is typically 3-7 degrees lower here than it is at Sky harbor airport where the
land has been overdeveloped. We need more trees, bushes and open land and less
concrete, blacktop, buildings and traffic. A better use of this land would be a park with
walking paths, covered picnic area's and additional parking that could be used for PHS
during the week. This would meet the needs of all of these neighborhoods and would
alleviate the current problem with people using the private parks in Sky crossing, it
would be a win win for everyone.
Thank you for your consideration of these issues above. We hope the city council will find
another alternative for this parcel that will be better suited to the neighboring communities
than a commercial development.
Mike & Debbie Bolde
3436 E Louise Drive
Phoenix Az 85050
480.419.9385.
From:
Susan Marshall
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
case numbers GPA-DSTV- 2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/2-39-23-3
Date:
Saturday, September 9, 2023 11:14:34 AM
To All Involved,
I don't want Black Mountain Village at
Deer Valley-Sky Crossing-Black Mountain.
This land is zoned for residential and should remain so. I see no reason to add more
commercial businesses to a zoned residential area. It will only bring more, crime, noise, litter,
pollution, and traffic nightmares to quiet residential area. This is where very young children
through high school ages are in large number playing outdoors in sports and in
neighborhoods. This will be monstrosity of various issues. Especially with the exit to Black
Mountain-51-101 and intersection of Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley. This is easy to
predict. Look at the issues of traffic already. Our neighborhoods were built and purchased
with this in mind of being residential. We would not have purchased otherwise. It’s a promise
you are conducting rescinding. To have it be a bait and switch now will only cause more ill
will in our communities and with government. Please consider everyone’s concerns.
Cordially,
Susan Marshall
From:
Marty Minzer
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
This better never take place. You will have a war on you hands!
Date:
Saturday, September 9, 2023 1:26:50 PM
Our homes were built under the Desert Ridge Specific Plan. The plan promised us clean, quiet and safe
neighborhoods because commercial activity was placed in the "commercial core". Commercial activity in the
"residential superblocks" is strictly limited to minor "conveniences" of no more than 3 acres and drive through
operations are prohibited.
The land at Deer Valley and Black Mountain is designated residential under the plan. Vestar, the developer of the
Desert Ridge Marketplace, now wants to rake in even more money by changing the zoning, and the plan, to put in
a 20 acre shopping center right across from Pinnacle High School. They say it will contain drive-through fast food,
drive-through coffee, a gas station, a grocery of an unknown name and type, and heaven knows what else.
Many of us are appalled by this bait-and-switch, and worried about the crime, noise, litter, pollution, and traffic
nightmares that will come with this monstrosity. And we are taking action.
Sincerely,
Marty Minzer
From:
Alan Walstad
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 9, 2023 12:36:21 PM
Anthony Grande
Planner II* Village Planner
City of Phoenix
200 W Washington St
3rd Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Greetings Anthony, I appreciate you taking the time to read my note regarding case number
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 and/or GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and/or Z-39-23.
My family and I are current residents in the Sky Crossing community, living just northwest of
the intersection of Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Valley Road. We have some concerns
about the proposed zoning changes for the parcel at the southwest corner of that
intersection.
We moved to our home in part due to the quiet community surroundings, including the
residential neighborhoods of Aviano and Desert Ridge to the east, and Fireside to the
southeast. Also, Sky Crossing is bounded by vegetation and city property to the west,
the National Memorial Cemetary of Arizona to the north, and the Joni Fitts School of
Horsemanship to the northeast.
The Desert Ridge Specific Plan (in which the parcel in question lies) limits commercial
activity in the residential superblocks to no more than 3 acres.
Pinnacle High School is directly to the south of the proposed zoning
change/development.
Our decision to move to this area was predicated on the quiet, residential feel of our
neighborhood and surrounding areas. I know that many neighbors in Sky Crossing as well as
friends and neighbors in Aviano and Fireside feel the same, and this proposed change to
existing zoning conflicts with one of the primary reasons that many families may have selected
these neighborhoods.
We find that existing stores and shops (essential and non-essential) as well as medical facilities
and outdoor activities are all plentiful within a very reasonable distance (most less than 7
miles) from our existing home. We believe that there are multiple alternative locations in the
general vicinity if further development is necessary.
Each morning during the school year, the traffic at the intersection of Deer Valley Road and
Black Mountain Boulevard is horrendous. The current combination of Pinnacle High School
traffic coupled with traffic accessing SR-51 southbound from Black Mountain Boulevard
creates a backup that can take 15+ minutes to travel less than one mile. This traffic situation
will only worsen with any future development north of Pinnacle Peak Road, including the
potential extension of Black Mountain Boulevard to connect to I-17/AZ-303 through Sonoran
Desert Drive.
Our family is not in support of the proposed zoning changes:
Adding a retail shopping center will create additional traffic, including commercial trucks
and trailers delivering goods at all hours of the day and night.
Lighting in the parking lots and the stores themselves will shine directly into
homes/bedrooms along the north side of Deer Valley Road. The same homes will also
have significant noise pollution from the center.
The addition of a gas station/convenience store will also bring environmental concerns,
and even greater light and noise issues.
Any waivers granted for alcohol purchases in the center would be a significant concern
with Pinnacle High School just south of the development.
Criminal activity, which is currently minimal in our community, will very likely increase
with the addition of retail and restaurant businesses directly across the street.
Traffic at the intersection, already a significant concern each morning during the school
year, will be exacerbated with multiple businesses open at that time.
Thank you again Anthony, for reviewing our concerns about the potential zoning changes.
Best regards,
Alan Walstad
From:
Rajendra
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
NO to Black Mountain Village-Case GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2023 1:13:07 PM
Hello Anthony,
My name is Rajendra Danda and I am a resident of the Skycrossing community located at
Deer valley Rd and Black Mountain Blvd intersection. I would like to formally email you my
opposition about building Black mountain village. I think it's going to make our safe
neighborhood into a commercial area which will primarily cause danger to the kids . It also
will lead to more crime activities, noise, litter, pollution, more traffic nightmare,damage our
home values as well.
Thus, we strongly oppose building Black mountain village as we don't feel any necessity of
this commercial complex . Please help us on this matter.
Thanks,
Rajendra Danda
From:
Rajesh Gadde
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
NO to Black Mountain Village-Case GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2023 11:54:31 AM
Hello Anthony,
I am Rajesh Gadde. I live in Fireside at desert ridge, I would like to formally email you my
opposition about building Black mountain village. I think it's going to make our safe
neighborhood into a commercial area thus causing danger to kids.
It will create more crime opportunities, noise, litter, pollution, traffic nightmare as well.
We don't want this at all. Please help us on this matter.
Thanks
Rajesh
From:
kay ehrick
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2. ABSOLUTELY NO global international here thanks
Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2023 7:46:34 AM
Hi Anthony,
Lived here for 10 years and please tell vestar his partners and the global leaders they hang with to all take their
equity BS and play the game in some other county. We have enough crazyness on these roads and riffraff pretty
much all around us. We get eniugh traffic from the 51 enough from all the highschool and elementary. So forgive
me when I say we don’t need anymore traffic around these parts. Not to bright of an idea at all. Maybe the partners
can build near their homes or kids schools. Or find another globe to pollute. Stop building new and be the globalist
equity folks you claim to be.. let me k iw if you need the buildings that need some fixing since global love screams
vestar, and investment of international people who should be maybe building in their own countries and stop
bringing in shops that cater to worldly people. We are o lay one country and our language is English. Foreign
builders should do the climate a favor and fix the the homes already up. We sure as hell don’t need another drive
through, hell no to a gas station and really another grocery store? No thanks if we were looking for so much crap
around us we all would have moved elsewhere! Sick of these investors coming in and messing with something
good. Here’s a suggestion vestar can take all their ideas and I don’t know maybe FIX ALL THE BUILDINGS
CLOSED due some bioweapon plandamic! We don’t need anymore corners with the crap we see that has all the
crap they bring in! Vestar needs to leave it the way it was zoned for! Absolutely no businesses! Save the planet by
using all the empty buildings do to all this equity BS! Hell no to the idea! I wasn’t born yesterday and please tell
vestar to take their global equity and shove it where the son don’t shine! They should not be so money hungry to
into our neighborhood and bring in businesses they know aren’t needed! Plenty around us within a 3 mile radius.
HELL NO TO VESTAR THEIR PARTNERS AND THEIR GLOBAL EQUITY BS! The word these globalists and
their partners don’t like is Equality cause equity is racist! Maybe vestar should go and build something in south
phoenix for all the homeless and OUR VETS
Hell no to vestar in this area! Equity bs doesn’t work here I’ve already lived that time of my life . It’s equality and if
vestar is a foreign entity would rather they go globalize some other suckers! I’ve seen what these globalists and their
equity has done to Greece first hand! Hell no! Fix the buildings that are up and need a gut job remodel! Don’t want
nothing from vestar or their desert ridge ideas!
No more businesses around 3 schools! No riff raff needed anywhere close to any of these kids! Globalists OUT and
the word is EQUALITY.
No to this build.
Kay E
From:
Mahitha
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Mahi
Subject:
NO to Black Mountain Village-Case GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2023 12:48:25 PM
Hello Anthony,
I am Mahitha Valluri. I live in Fireside at desert ridge, I would like to formally email you my opposition about
building Black mountain village. I think it's going to make our safe neighborhood into a commercial area thus
causing danger to kids.
It will create more crime opportunities, noise, litter, pollution, traffic nightmare as well.
We don't want this at all. Please help us on this matter.
Thanks
Mahitha
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Justin Scott
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2023 8:53:43 PM
Hi Anthony,
I am reaching out to you with my concern about the Black Mountain Village proposal at the
intersection of Black Mountain Road and Deer Valley. I am a current resident of Desert Ridge in the
Fireside community. I kindly request that Case Numbers: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-
23-2 are denied. I have no interest in this property and there is absolutely no need for it. This will
only cause significant issues in our community.
I hope you consider the Phoenix residents that will be very negatively affected by this proposal if
passed. Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Justin Scott
Justin Scott
Justinscott634@outlook.com
(480) 865-4700
21264 N. 36h Place, Phoenix AZ 85050
From:
ramya silpa
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
NO to Black Mountain Village-Case GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2023 1:19:47 PM
Hello Anthony,
My name is Lakshmi Ramya Silpa Alapati and I am a resident of the Skycrossing community
located at Deer valley Rd and Black Mountain Blvd intersection. I would like to formally
email you my opposition about building Black mountain village. I think it's going to make our
safe neighborhood into a commercial area which will primarily cause danger to the kids . It
also will lead to more crime activities, noise, litter, pollution, more traffic nightmare,damage
our home values as well.
Thus, we strongly oppose building Black mountain village as we don't feel any necessity of
this commercial complex . Please help us on this matter.
Thanks,
Lakshmi Ramya Silpa Alapati
From:
lakshmi alapati
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
NO to Black Mountain Village-Case GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2023 1:24:31 PM
Hello Anthony,
My name is Lakshmi Ramya Silpa Alapati and I am a resident of the Skycrossing community
located at Deer valley Rd and Black Mountain Blvd intersection. I would like to formally
email you my opposition about building Black mountain village. I think it's going to make our
safe neighborhood into a commercial area which will primarily cause danger to the kids . It
also will lead to more crime activities, noise, litter, pollution, more traffic nightmare,damage
our home values as well.
Thus, we strongly oppose building Black mountain village as we don't feel any necessity of
this commercial complex . Please help us on this matter.
Thanks,
Lakshmi Ramya Silpa Alapati
From:
Bob Donnelli
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Monday, September 11, 2023 3:05:16 PM
Hello Anthony,
A topic was brought to my attention re: Black Mountain Village development on the corner of Deer Valley road and
Black Mountain freeway. In the communication, it stated a plan to develop the area commercially.
As a resident homeowner in the Desert Ridge Aviano community, I would be opposed to such development. The
expression ‘convenience has its costs’ is not a mantra that would garner local resident support.
As you are aware, with the implementation of such comes an impact on the local community. These external, non-
controllable influences would add additional burden to the traffic flow, already very challenged with the high school
across the street; an esthetic decline of the local neighborhood housing; an invitation to non-resident commuters; and
the potential for a parabolic change of public safety in the local community.
I understand business well. The location would embrace a single family residential development, a logical option for
the land. This area is a much sought after residential community and the ability to pre-sell any number of residences
would be accomplished with little effort.
Albeit one email, this topic was brought to my attention by a host of local homeowners. I look forward to your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Robert Donnelli
602.708.1250
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Praveen Mahadevaiah
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Opposition to Black Mountain Village (case numbers GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DTV-3-23-2/Z39-23-2)
Date:
Monday, September 11, 2023 9:13:42 AM
Dear Sir,
This is Praveen Mahadevaiah a resident of Fireside in Desert Ridge, Phoenix. I am writing
this email to express our opposition to the proposed Black mountain village with case numbers
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DTV-3-23-2/Z39-23-2.
Our homes were built under the Desert ridge specific plan. The plan promised us a clean, quiet
and safe neighbourhood because commercial activity was placed in the "commercial core".
Commercial activity in the "residential superblocks" is strictly limited to minor
"conveniences" of no more than 3 acres and drive through operations are prohibited. The land
at deer valley and black mountain is designated residential under the plan, Vestar, the
developer of the Desert ridge marketplace, now wants to rake in more money by changing the
zoning and the plan, to put in a 20 acre shopping center right across from Pinnacle high
school. They say it will contain a drive through fast food, drive through coffee, a gas station
and grocery of unknown name and type.
Many of us were baffled by this rezone proposal and worried about the noise, crime, litter and
pollution and traffic nightmares. As state route 51 route ends at the Black mountain blvd, there
is already a lot of traffic and congestion in this intersection of Deer valley and black mountain,
especially during peak hours. With the proposed rezone for a commercial property, this will
make matters even worse.
Our house backs up to the black mountain blvd and we are really worried about the rezone
proposal and the effect it will have on our beautiful community.
We request you to consider our opposition to this proposed rezone of the residential block and
we don't want the black mountain village.
Regards
Praveen
From:
Yasmin Rivera-Klein
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Date:
Monday, September 11, 2023 8:46:51 PM
Dear Anthony,
I am writing today regarding Vestar’s proposals (case numbers) GPA-DSTV-2-23-2, GPA
DSTV-3-23-2, and Z-39-23. As a resident of Desert Ridge, I oppose Vestar’s proposal for
rezoning the Southwest Corner of Black Moutain Boulevard and Deer Valley Drive from
Residential to Commercial/Retail for several reasons.
First, Desert Ridge is a highly desirable planned residential community that continues to
attract buyers willing to pay a premium for a prime location. Adding commercial/retail
mixed-use space in the middle of the community would decrease the desirability of Desert
Ridge and lower the values of residential real estate within the community.
Second, the traffic flow within Desert Ridge is already too great for the limited infrastructure
within the community. Pinnacle Peak High School is located adjacent to the proposed site.
The traffic caused during the morning/afternoon pick up/drop off combined with regular
commuting already creates a safety issue on Black Moutain and Deer Valley, with vehicles
backed up in every direction. Adding unnecessary commercial/retail space would only
increase the traffic and lead to safety issues.
Third, there is no need for mixed commercial/retail space in the middle of single-family
homes. The area has more than ample shopping options - Desert Ridge Marketplace, High
Street, and shopping off of Cave Creek Rd and the 101 are all within an extremely close
distance. Finally, creating a commercial/retail space in the middle of a residential area will
bring increased instances of crime, which, when coupled with declining property values,
would limit the marketability of Desert Ridge.
Given the detrimental impacts on our home values, marketability, safety, noise/light
pollution, and increased traffic without adequate infrastructure, these proposals should be
denied. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can provide any additional information.
Regards,
Yasmin Rivera
From:
Susan Ze
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Black Mountain village - Superblock 12 Oppostion
Date:
Monday, September 11, 2023 3:24:52 PM
Mr. Grande and Councilman Waring. Greetings.
As residents of Copperview Neighborhood in Fireside - Desert Ridge, my husband and I are
adamantly opposed to the proposed rezoning of the property known as a portion of Parcel 12.L
within Superblock 12 of the Desert Ridge Specific Plan. We realize you have probably
received many letters expressing such opposition, so I will briefly list our concerns. We
moved from northern California about seven years ago to be closer to two of our daughters
and their families and have found a pleasant home in Copperview but already see some
negative activity and really fear how the proposed Black Mountain Village Project will
escalate those negative incidents. Many of the younger families in the neighborhood may
have already expressed their opinions, but I feel that we older folk should also have a voice.
We live on E Abraham Lane, just off of Mayo and very close to the Black Mountain/Mayo
corner where large numbers of high school students congregate at the lights waiting to cross
and cars wait in long lines to either turn left to access AZ 51 or drop off their children in the
right lane. We also have long lines of cars on Abraham Lane itself as well as N 36th Street
during drop off and pick up times and many cars exceeding the speed limit and/or making U
turns. A commercial property on Black Mountain Blvd across from the high school will add
more traffic problems to all parts of the Fireside neighborhood, not just Copperview. In
addition, the safety of our students going to Pinnacle High School will be adversely affected.
We have watched over the past few years as vandalism and criminal incidents have increased
at Desert Ridge Shopping Center. Putting a commercial center right next to a high school is
only inviting more of such behavior.
The noise and light pollution will certainly increase and woe to those neighbors whose houses
back up to Black Mountain Blvd directly across from the proposed commercial project. In
addition, the amount of litter produced will surely spread over into the adjoining
neighborhoods.
Of course, there is a master plan for Desert Ridge, and a commercial center next to the high
school was not included, for very good reasons. We realize that the land is owned by the
Arizona State Land Department and proceeds from the sale of such lands is to benefit the
schools, but what better way to benefit Pinnacle High School (as well as the surrounding
neighborhoods, including Fireside, Aviano, and Sky Crossing) than to provide additional
student parking and/or a well designed drop off/ pick up area which would alleviate and not
add to current traffic problems.
If you truly feel in your heart the need to vote for rezoning, despite the very logical and well
researched objections, my husband and I hope that you will fight to incorporate absolute
requirements, such as including community resources (a library and funding for it would be a
fantastic addition!), covered parking with solar panels to reduce electricity needs, location
requirements that reduce traffic problems and light pollution, prohibiting any gas station or
any all night business, to mention just a few ideas.
I hope that you will truly take the concern of your fellow citizens to heart and not just rubber
stamp the rezoning request in order to replenish the city or the school districts coffers. While
we may be only a small neighborhood compared to the number of people living in Phoenix,
we should be respected for our opinions and needs. Please realize the adding a commercial
center right next to the school and directly across from a residential area does not meet OUR
needs and certainly does not show any respect for us.
Sincerely,
Susan Ze
From:
barbara bass
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning for commercial shopping center
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 2:49:39 PM
No NO I know Money Talks But so does the residents of out neighboring communities! We DONT WANT THIS !
(Protecting the safety of our children with a high school right next door! For the safety of all the homes, for the
additional traffic, NO NO)We have a beautiful shopping center with All the amenities we need and Crimes have
increased WE DONT NEED THIS IN OUR BACK YARDS! I’m not sure this can be stopped because it’s all about
$$$ But we can try!!!!
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Eliza Bozzelli
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Council District 2 PCC; Michael Bozzelli
Subject:
STRONGLY OPPOSED to Black Mountain Village
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:03:11 AM
To Whom it May Concern,
We are new residents are Fireside with 3 small children, two of which attend Fireside Elementary School.
We bought our home under the pretenses that we were raising our family in a safe, quiet neighborhood
and that the land around us had VERY MINIMAL commercial zoning.
This suggested rezoning is going to have such a great impact on our community, our safety, and our
already overwhelmed streets. Especially Mayo, which we walk along every day to bring our kids to school.
Mayo is a complete nightmare during school dropoff and pickup hours already.
Furthermore, the threat of a gas station, or drive through will bring fumes, loitering and crime to our
community.
I am STRONGLY OPPOSED to this rezoning and I feel that I was sold a lie when I bought my house. Our
children and our community deserve better than this.
Eliza Bozzelli
From:
Jen
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Opposed to Re zoning
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 7:11:39 PM
I read that Bestar is looking to redone near Deer Valley and Blk Mtn Rd.
I want to state that I am opposed to this Re-zoning.
Let me know if I need to sign anything .
Thank you-
Jen Cakebread
Long Realty Unlimited
From:
Jason Epstein
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Vestar Rezoning Proposal for SW Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd.
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:58:46 AM
Hello Mr. Grande,
I have recently learned of the Vestar development proposal to rezone and
commercially develop the land parcel on the SW corner of Deer Valley and Black
Mountain Blvd. This is addressed in case no. GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Z-39-23.
As a resident of the Sky Crossing community, on the north side of Deer Valley, I
oppose this rezoning proposal. It threatens our quality of life for the following reasons:
- The proposed commercial businesses will add additional automobile traffic, which
will increase air and noise polution.
- The increased automobile traffic, just feet from Pinacle High School, will also
threaten the safety of these students as motorists continuously drive in and out of this
complex. As parents of a young child who will eventually attend this high school, we
are very concerned about this impact.
- These businesses will add to light polution. The Sky Crossing HOA residential rules
have deliberately restricted lighting on housing in order to preserve our views of the
night sky. Our residents have enjoyed dark nights with full views of the stars. Bright
lights from all-night businesses will impact the tranquility we have worked hard to
achieve.
We moved to the Sky Crossing neighborhood in order to enjoy the relative piece and
quiet afforded by this sparse residential area in northern Phoenix. The parcel on the
SW corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd., as originally zoned, is consistent
with this goal, intended as a residential community. I am asking that you reject the
Vestar development proposal and keep this land parcel zoned as residential for the
benefit of the surrounding community.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Jason Epstein
3317 E. Cashman Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
J
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
PDD Desert View VPC
Subject:
Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 9:47:22 PM
In reference to Cases:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
GPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Z-39-23
Hi Anthony,
I just ended a community meeting with the representatives from Vestar (Gammage &
Burnham) and my local community where the conceptual plan for black mountain village was
discussed. I have to say I am deeply disappointed with this proposal, that includes a request for
amending the districting of the land from residential to commercial and the build out of a 20
acre shopping center. From the call itself, many other community members were equally
disappointed and voiced their concerns.
I've read through the plan and the commentary as provided by the representatives of this build
out, that includes notes such as that this is to the benefit of the community in limiting drive
time and is intended to cater to the local area residents. I am a local resident and my current
shopping drive time is 5 minutes to the desert ridge shopping center. I do not agree that
bringing traffic, crime, pollution, litter, noise, and light are worth the benefit of saving me 5
minutes of drive time to do my regular shopping.
I originally purchased my home in the sky crossing community as a part of the desert ridge
specific plan, with the understanding that commercial placements would stay near the
commercial core of the desert ridge area. Should the concept be built, it is difficult to say that
the city did not intend to lure high income residents such as myself into the community with
intention to later change the zoning to benefit builders and local revenues over the safety and
peace of mind of it's residents. The city planners believed that this location would best serve
the community as residential zoning as per the Desert Ridge Specific Plan 6-44 under section
'Superblock 12'.
It is inarguable that commercial districts bring new types of crime to residential communities.
It is inarguable that commercial districts bring more traffic to local communities. The benefit
of building this shopping center, right next to current homes and a large high-school, must
outweigh the traffic, safety concerns, pollution, and noise that such a district would bring.
Since as written by representatives of the build that this shopping center would be to our
benefit, I fail to see what benefit that is that outweighs the safety of our local students and
peace of mind of residents of the local communities. When asked during tonight's phone call
about prioritizing pedestrian bridges for students and locals, the answers were that the
associated costs were prohibitive, likely indicating that the priority is not on benefit of
residents, but on revenue. Perhaps you can share the value-add that outweighs the risks of
commercial traffic near a school zone?
Should this build go through, my wife and I will likely leave the community. I've personally
experienced commercial districts being built next to otherwise quiet, residential locales, and
have heard the song and dance of attorneys who have promised minimal impacts and benefits
to the community. This was intended to be our forever home, and should we have to contend
with the risk of a large shopping center such as this one and the risks that shopping centers
bring, we will find ourselves residents of a new community and will encourage the multitude
of other community members who are equally disappointed to leave as well.
I ask that commercial districting stay within the current confines of existing commercial
districts, that we refrain from re-zoning residential districts to commercial districts found in
the desert ridge specific plan, and that the land we use keeps as planned by the original authors
of the desert ridge specific plan, unless and as agreed to, by residents of the community, not
builders seeking profit.
Thank you for your time and your consideration,
Josh
From:
Barb Melsek
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning on Black Mountain
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 8:58:15 PM
I am opposed to the rezoning from residential to commercial on Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley. This will
not be safe for the 100’s of children and staff that go to Pinnacle High School
Thanks,
Barb Melsek
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Kenneth Miller
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Opposition to rezone
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 2:56:45 PM
Hi Anthony,
As a 17 year resident of Aviano and living near deer valley I vehemently oppose the rezoning of The parcel of
land near pinnacle high school. I have had 3 kids go thru that school. The traffic is horrendous, the lure of a gas
station to buy tobacco and alcohol and generally hang out will be a detrimental to the kids and our nice quite pocket
away from all shopping and industry will be depleted. I feel, as a real estate agent that this will lower property
values and become a beacon for crime near our homes. Please reconsider. We will all be there at the October
meeting. Thank you
Debbie Miller
22008 north 36th way
Sent from my iPhone
From:
C. Taylor Morgan
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Opposition to Black Mountain Village
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 9:27:15 AM
Hello Mr. Grande,
My name is Christine Taylor Morgan and I am a resident of Scarlet Ridge in the Fireside
subdivision in Desert Ridge.
Over recent months I have become aware of the recent efforts by Vestar to rezone land nearby my
home to create a large shopping complex. I just want to add my deep concern and opposition to
such a development. I bought my house in 2011 and was comforted by the lack of commercial
development nearby. Desert Ridge shopping center is close enough (only a few blocks away!) for
all my shopping needs and Costco gas station is not far either and much cheaper alternative to
Jacksons. I worry about the increased traffic off the 51 and on Mayo (interfering with my exiting
my neighborhood), the danger to schoolchildren walking back and forth from school, the crime
and loitering that will inevitably follow, the negative impact this will have on the health and safety
of Pinnacle High School students, the increased light pollution and car exhaust pollution, and yes,
sadly, the increase in homeless near my home. My house backs up to a wash near Black Mountain
Blvd and I can foresee a future where homeless could possibly make an encampment behind my
house. It makes me feel like I may need to move for my own peace of mind and safety. Honestly, I
was hoping that a portion of the empty land in front of Pinnacle High School would have been
turned into a parking lot for the students or parents for pick-up and drop-off. It is absolutely
chaotic around the area for drop-offs and pick-ups. But of course, there is no profit in that.
I feel this development is completely unnecessary and would like to add my name to those who are
vehemently opposed to it. Thank you for your consideration and involvement in this matter.
Regards,
C. Taylor Morgan
From:
julie richards
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:54:23 AM
My family has lived in Aviano for the past 17 years. We have loved our quiet community and do not need or want a
shopping center close by. We strongly oppose Black Mountain Village.
Case number: GPA-DSTV 2-23-2 GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/z-39-23-2
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Jodie Abrams
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:27:02 AM
Re: cases GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
To whom It May Concern:
I want to register my strong opposition to the proposed Black Mountain Village at Deer Valley and Black Mountain.
As residents we chose to live in Fireside at Desert Ridge for a clean, quiet and safe neighborhood which was built
under the Desert Ridge Specific Plan. To rezone for Vestar’s commercial purposes is a complete betrayal to this
community. Furthermore, this would drastically increase the traffic around the high school area and potentially put
the kids at risk for traffic accidents and crime. Please DO NOT allow the zoning to be changed.
Jodie Abrams
3872 E. Melinda Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
JAYNE BAHOURA
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
No to vestar on deer valley and black mountain blvd.
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:24:07 AM
Hello
You may not live in the area, but this is a super bad idea. The location is in the middle of neighborhoods. Nobody
wants the traffic or the noise this would create. We have desert ridge around the corner and cave creek rd. Both of
have plenty of gas stations and food options. Please do not consider this ludicrous idea. Its not an added value
location, it would be a community disrupter.
Thank you
Jayne Bahoura
Sent from Jayne
From:
Cindy Bennette
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Vestar Rezoning
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:20:27 PM
I am writing to inform you that I am extremely opposed to the Vestar plan to change the zoning from residential to
commercial at Deer Valley and Black Mountain Boulevard. There is already a major traffic issue on that corner,
children walk through that area and I am concerned that this will become an extreme hazard for them. Additionally,
it does not fit within the desert ridge master plan, and will create chaos for homeowners across the street. We
specifically moved to this area to avoid heavy commercial areas.
Thank you for your consideration, Cynthia Bennette
Sent from my iPhone
From:
lburdett
To:
Anthony M Grande; lburdett@q.com
Subject:
Apposed to Rezoning Black Mountain Pkwy
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 5:58:46 PM
Hi Anthony
I am writing to you to let you know I absolutely oppose the rezoning of Black Mountain
Parkway Blvd and Deer Valley Rd where they want to put in commercial zoning. Please don't
do this. Phoenix is developing every inch of land Arizona has!
Thank you
Laura Burdett
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
From:
Diane Cash
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:34:10 PM
Anthony
I received the email talking about the rezoning of the area off of Deer Valley/Black Mountain putting in grocery
store, gas station, coffee shop etc.
I am opposed to this . Traffic in that area is always congested and busy with the high school.
We have plenty of stores and gas station at Desert Ridge
Is there a petition that I need to fill out?
Thank you
Diane
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Bryant De Piazza
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
I oppose Black Mountain Blvd reasoning proposal for Vestar
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:31:23 PM
Attachments:
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Please do not approve the Vestar requested rezoning for Deer Valley and Black Mountain rd. We
already have too many cars and population clogging Tatum and Cave Creek roads and now they
want to do that next to the high school. This will also cause more danger for our young youth around
the high school and clog up that area. Please oppose.
Thank you
Bryant De Piazza | CEO
E: bryant.depiazza@dpgemelli.com
www.gemellihome.com [gemellihome.com]
From:
Shelley Flecky
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Fwd: Resident of Fireside - against rezone Black Mountain Village
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:53:13 AM
Begin forwarded message:
From: Shelley Flecky <shelleyflecky@gmail.com>
Date: September 13, 2023 at 9:44:03 PM MST
To: anthony.grande@phoenix.gov, council.district.2@phoenix.gov
Subject: Resident of Fireside - against rezone Black Mountain Village
Hello,
I have been a resident of Fireside Desert Ridge since 2011. I now have a son at
Pinnacle High School. I am strongly against re-zoning the area by his school to
commercial. This was not the original plan and definitely after all the growth in
this area should not be the new plan. Traffic on Black Mountain Blvd is
horrendous and downright dangerous during school hours. I don’t think it is a safe
place to add more congestion. Please do not re-zone! The community does not
want this.
Thank you,
Shelley Flecky
Referencing case numbers GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
From:
Dana Hurwitz
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Oppose Rezoning Black Mtn Blvd and Deer Valley/Mayo
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:59:25 PM
Hi Anthony
I am OPPOSED TO REZONING the residential area off Mayo and Black Mountain Blvd.
I have living in AZ my entire life. Up the street in Aviano community from Pinnacle High
School now for about 12 years. We opposed the freeway outlet onto BLack Mountian Blvd
when it is being proposed due to the high school and the ineffective bridge that was built over
Black Mountain Boulevard. Every day I watch highschoolers cut across the lanes near the
roundabout versus using the pedestrian bridge. That bridge was a huge waste of money as the
kids who live across the street do not use it. Duh teenagers many will find path of learnt
resistance/ effort. so this was a huge waste of our tax dollars and money and makes it very
dangerous for the kids. So not good planning there. Another negative is the traffic at PHS
during rush hour traffic. Great planning to clog up the very narrow street and bring 2k+ kids to
school during rush hour and adjacent to the freeway entrance. An entrance could have been
built near a less busy entrance or on the west side of the school or off 40th street where there is
no school.
I guess what I am saying is there seems to be little thought on what happens after things are
built out and how it actually impacts the folks who use it everyday. Safety in this first example
was and IS huge concern.
The principal at PHS opposes the rezoning. Many residents in nearby neighborhood and
families that attend PHS oppose the rezoning. The high school has very limited parking and
should be expanded to allow for the increase volume of students that attend the school. The
school grows more every year. I guess if this becomes commercial where do you think all the
sophomores will be parking or the kids who cannot get permits to park on campus?
I feel like Arizona for so long been inept at planning what is proper for communities, families
etc. I am good with not needing a grocery store two blocks from my home. There is a ton of
WOS off 40th street for development and seems more appropriate. Rezoning to commercial
will be an absolute headache for the school, parking, anyone trying to use business in the
proposed area. If you have not please drive though the area on a busy school morning and tell
me how you feel. Or maybe attend an event at the high school. The parents who attend the
school for event have to park in the fields off Mayo as there is just not enough space. I think if
any change is to come it should be parking.
I am opposed to the businesses to be clear. Fast food etc is the wrong thing to put in. This will
make community unhealthy, have too many More kids crossing BMB and very busy Deer
Valley from neighborhoods across the way. No control of pedestrian traffic, even if you try to
they are kids and may not abide. The heavily populated (family friendly)neighborhoods do not
need these businesses in their vicinity as there are plenty around and better if you have to seek
it out to ruin your health. Any entrance for business would be dangerous off Mayo or BMB…
Further down deer valley would be better, but not at or near the corner or DV and BMB or
mayo and BMB. There is just so many kids out walking and I don’t think adding any
congestion or entrance for business make sense.
I think desert, some parking for that area make the most sense for the community. Please help
our community this time to make the right decision and hold safety, what is logical for the
community, growth of the highschool at the forefront vs profits.
Thank you for your time and attention. I am OPPOSED TO REZONING TO
COMMERCIAL.
Dana Hurwitz
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4:18:37 PM
Name
John N
Email
Jcsiiajdis@proton.me
Support Comments
I am writing to express my very strong opposition to the proposed development and rezoning of the land from
residential to commercial at the Southwest Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain by Vestar Development
Group. The conversion of this residential area into a commercial zone would have severe consequences, detrimental
implications, and potentially devastating impacts on both the environment and the community. I implore you to
reconsider this decision and prioritize the well-being of the city, its residents, and its natural surroundings.
The City of Phoenix has outlined a comprehensive sustainability plan for the year 2050, with clear guidelines for
responsible development that considers the efficient usage of resources, including water. One crucial aspect of this
plan is the expansion of parks, preserves, and open spaces, ensuring that all residents are within a five-minute walk
of such spaces, but those spaces must be sustainable or else the whole point of having a commercial center within
walking distance is null. Furthermore, the goal of reducing urban heat-island effects through green infrastructure
and increasing tree and shade canopy coverage is paramount.
However, the proposed development contradicts these essential sustainability goals. Converting the area into a car-
centric commercial zone would undoubtedly lead to increased traffic congestion, resulting in higher CO2 emissions.
The associated light and noise pollution would disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem and erode the serene
character of the Sonoran Desert environment, its flora and fauna, and its natural aesthetic.
I urge you to consider the broader impact of this development on the city's future. Will it be in line with the City of
Phoenix's sustainability regulations, ensuring that the structures incorporate features such as vertical gardens and
agricultural areas on their roofs? Will there be proper infrastructure in place, including ample bicycle racks,
substantial green spaces covering over 80% of the area, and designs that prioritize pedestrian and micromobility
traffic over internal combustion engine vehicles? Specifically, bicycle lanes which are physically protected by a
barrier to protect cyclists from traffic?
The City of Phoenix has shown a commitment to reducing air pollution and safeguarding public health through
various programs and initiatives. However, this development project poses a significant threat by potentially
increasing the emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), negatively impacting the environment, ecosystem,
and the health of the community.
The City of Phoenix states, “The City of Phoenix is strongly committed to reducing air pollution and protecting
public health. The city implements a wide range of air quality programs to reduce ozone and particulate pollution
(dust and smoke). Transit, light rail, bikeways, and pedestrian-friendly development reduce vehicle emissions and
promote land use planning and urban designs for a more sustainable environment”. How will this development
protect public health when in fact, it will introduce vulnerabilities witthin the community? It will actively degrade
and destroy the health of the surrounding community and communities.
Equally concerning is the potential destruction of native plants in the area due to this development. The loss of
biodiversity and destruction of the Sonoran Desert's unique ecosystem cannot be taken lightly.
The Environmental Protection Agency asserts that that, “Volatile organic compounds (VOC) means any compound
of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and
ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions”. These harmful chemicals would
be released into our atmosphere if the proposed development is approved. We must oppose and condemn this
egregious use of building authority with passion for the future of the City of Phoenix, and on a more global scale,
the Earth itself.
In light of these concerns, I wholeheartedly disagree and very strongly oppose the Vestar Development Group's
plans for the Southwest Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain. I urge you to immediately stop and
immediately halt all current and future development plans and instead prioritize the city's sustainability goals,
community well-being, and the preservation of the natural environment. By doing so, you can help shape a better
future for the City of Phoenix and its residents.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
From:
ELONIA LASKU
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Oppose rezoning
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:49:09 PM
To whom it may concern!
My family absolutely opposes the rezoning on Black Mountain Blvd.
Thank you!
Elonia Lasku DDS
Aviano resident
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From:
Heather Magill
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
rezoning on Black Mountain Blvd and Mayo Blvd
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:36:11 PM
Mr. Grande,
My daughter attended Fireside, currently attends Mountain Trail Middle
School and will most likely go to Pinnacle HS next year. I am extremely
opposed to rezoning the SW Corner of Black Mountain Blvd and Mayo Blvd
into a commercial area.
This was intended to be a residential area not a commercial area.
People purchased their homes with the understanding they were in a
residential neighborhood. Allowing a developer to come in a rezone for
the developers financial benefit is a slap the neighbors face.
Neither Black Mountain Blvd nor Mayo were intended to be major
commercial thorough fairs and there are plenty of businesses within 1 to
3 miles that provide these proposed services. Those areas are in
commercially zoned areas and are major roads.
There are 5000+ students at this school. The area is congested enough
during school drop off and pick up hours and adding more congestion to
the area will create an even bigger risk of accidents especially with
student pedestrians and new drivers. We currently have a jaywalking
problem at that very intersection twice a day. Along with many cars
parking along the road for student pickup.
Rezoning the area to commercial appears to be a ploy for businesses to
target students who are still learning to manage impulse control and
money management. In addition, it increases the opportunities for
student truancy, loitering, littering, purchasing questionable products
such as vapes/alcohol they can easily hide and take directly into school.
Because the businesses will be overwhelmed with students and students
will try to park their to attend school rather than the school parking
lot, I suspect many signs will be posted ... "customer parking only", no
loitering, only "3 students the store at a time", "cars will be towed
after two hours", "no student drop off/pickup". They might even have to
higher a security service to prevent these activities creating a
negative environment at the business center and the neighborhood.
Based on on those items I believe commercial area will not benefit the
neighborhood but make it more stressful and unhappy to access.
Please ask yourself, would you want stores and a gas station to be built
right next to your home or to your child's school? Its one thing to
choose a place where that already exists, its quite another for someone
to change the rules after you have already purchased your home and
established your family.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Heather Magill
From:
Heather McDonough
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Concerns for proposed land development
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:39:23 PM
Hi Anthony,
I’d like to voice my concerns about having such a large commercial development so close to
the high school. I know that this area is underserved with things like grocery stores, but I have
some safety concerns. I’m concerned for a few of these reasons:
1. It will bring a bus stop to the area right outside the high school. Possibly opening it up to
panhandlers and homeless individuals that we have seen on the rise in Desert Ridge. Posing
safety risks to those who walk to and from school.
2. The traffic is already very bad in that area, and will likely cause more congestion and
traffic.
3. Loitering after school by the high school kids, causing safety concerns, also kids from the
high school parking in the shopping parking lots.
4. Noise and light pollution for those homes surrounding this area that has been proposed.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Heather McDonough
From:
Eugene
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Opposition to Applications to Amend the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance for Desert Ridge
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:45:37 AM
As you are aware, there are pending City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
applications (GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Z-39-23), to amend the Desert Ridge Master Plan and zoning
ordinance to allow building a commercial shopping center in the middle of our residential
community! This level of over-development needs to stop NOW, and I request your support to deny
this change. Vestar is not interested in the quality of life in our community. This commercial center
would transform the neighborhood to absorb increased traffic, noise, lighting, pollution, and even
crime. What possible benefit can another neighborhood retail grocery store, gas station or
restaurant add to the abundance of retail shopping and dining at the Desert Ridge Mall and
surrounding areas?
Instead, I would ask that you consider developing this 20.5 acre site owned by the people of Arizona
(through the Arizona State Land Department) by planting trees and green landscaping for the use
and pleasure of your District 2 voters and their children rather than the profits for the Vestar
investors!
Sincerely,
Eugene F. Montgomery, PE
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From:
Camille Nassif
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:33:44 PM
Re: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Project located at the corner of Deer Valley Road and Black Mountain
Please do not move forward with this re-zoning. We want to keep this area commercial free as was originally
planned and sold to us. There are commercial areas only a few blocks west on Tatum Blvd and a few blocks east on
Cave Creek - we do not need additional commercially designated zones with ones already so close.
There is already too much congestion at that same corner during the mornings and afternoons due to the adjacent
school and this will not only make it worse but also more dangerous for these students and for the neighboring
residents.
Thank you for your time and attention, Camille Nassif
From:
Peggy Polito
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Oppose!!!!
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:02:48 AM
Anthony Grande,
I’m letting you know, I absolutely oppose the rezoning on Black Mountain Blvd. When is enough….enough!
Peggy Polito
From:
Richards, Dan
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Stop the Rezoning change on Parcel 212-38-023B (Black Mountain Village)
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:16:00 PM
Attachments:
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Hello Mr. Grande and councilman Waring,
I wanted to bring this to your attention that people in the Desert Ridge area have paid ads popping up on their Facebook page
requesting people to sign their petition in support of the Vestar’s Black Mountain Village Devlopement. If this advertisement
is sponsored by Gammage and Burnham, is this even legal? This advertisement is very misleading, in a matter that could sway
the outcome of the legal representation that they’re providing to Vestar.
A major concern residents that live around this development have is that there is no way of knowing what is being considered
as part of this development. Once this is approved to be rezoned, Vestar can do whatever they want with this land. The
survey at the bottom of this page asks people to take a survey of which grocery store people would like to see in this
development. Below are the options that people can choose from:
Trader Joe’s = Between 10,000 and 15,000 square feet
Sprouts = 28,500 square feet
Whole Foods = Between 21,000 - 38,000 square feet
Safeway = 46,000 square feet
Fry’s = Between 80,000-105,000 square feet
I would say there’s a massive difference between the stores they are discussing in that online survey. We need to know if they
are discussing something smaller like a Trader Joe’s or something massive like a Fry’s. There is a huge difference between
these. There is no sense of connection or community if you’re planning on adding a Fry’s to this development. This is also not
catering to just the Desert Ridge community. Take a couple minutes to jump on the Nextdoor website/app and you’ll see an
incredible amount of people who live south of the 101 excited to see this development. This would allow them to stay off the
101 and just exit directly off the 51, onto Black Mountain Boulevard. This is not at all what Vestar is trying to promote with
this project! They’re promoting a sense of community and providing convenience for grocery stores and gas stations to
Desert Ridge residents.
If you open up google and type in GAS STATION you will find that there are 11 gas stations within 3 miles of this
intersection. Additionally, within 3 miles of this intersection you have a Costco, Fry’s, Albertsons, and Target. I can’t easily
count the number of restaurants in that 3 mile range, but you have over a 20 alone near Desert Ridge and including High
Street. There is absolutely no reason Vestar should be even considering a gas station at this location. The families that built
either directly across the street, or very close to this development, are being punished for no reason. We were told that this is
a residential superblock. The families that built in this area did so knowing that they would have a safe, quiet, area for their
children to grow up around. This is not what I want directly across the street from my young family. Fireside residents, Sky
Crossing resident, as well as the Estate at Ridgeview are uniting and we need to know we are being heard. This development
can not just be a formality, because of the auction price is too lucrative.
I sincerely hope you take my concerns into consideration when deciding the fate of this rezoning vote. I look forward to
speaking with both or you, in person, at the remaining council meetings.
Thanks,
Dan Richards
21618 N 36th Street
From:
Dorie Sanders
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:09:51 PM
Please DO NOT permit changed zoning on Deer Valley Rd and Black Mountain. You are ruining our desert. We
don’t want it or need it for all the reasons you’ve already heard. The traffic density is already saturated and our
community will suffer the consequences. We don’t want or need additional commercial development.
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From:
Tonia Schwartz
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning at Deer Valley & Black Mountain
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:44:22 PM
Please do not rezone commercial! Maintain the family neighborhood and protect the area from
congestion and increased traffic.
Tonia Schwartz
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From:
Joanna Stockford
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Oppose rezoning on Black Mountain
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:01:34 AM
To whom it may concern:
I strongly opposed the development of property at Deer Valley and Black Mountain. The traffic in this area is
already unmanageable and adding commercial property is only going to exacerbate this issue. It already takes an
extraordinary amount of time to get children to and from Pinnacle High School. And yes, we live in district for that
school. It will also create a safety hazard for students walking to and from school from the surrounding
neighborhoods. There is already a shortage of parking at the school- this parcel is used for special event parking
when the lot is full (football, etc.). This could lead to overflow parking now occurring in the nearby neighborhoods.
Desert Ridge Marketplace is 3 miles from this location and has everything anyone could need so the development of
this small parcel in the middle of a neighborhood right next to a school (also increasing the risk of crime) is
completely unnecessary. It should remained zoned for residential.
Thank you,
Joanna Stockford
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From:
Carol Ticgelaor
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Zoning on Black Mountain Parkway/ Deer Valley Road
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4:33:16 PM
Dear Sir,
I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed re-zoning effort by Vestar. There are two
schools very nearby, and I am concerned about the increased level of traffic in that area with a
commercial project.
My daughter and her young family live in the subdivision directly across from this proposed area. I
believe it is currently zoned for residential construction, which I believe to be the best use.
I appreciate your taking the time to consider my viewpoint.
Most respectfully,
Carol Fortune Ticgelaor
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From:
Marci Gluck-Stewart
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
No rezoning!
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:54:00 AM
I oppose the rezoning on black mountain Blvd near pinnacle high school. Please don’t allow this!!
Marci Gluck
Resident
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From:
Matt Gunty
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Oppose reZoning by Vestar
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:10:34 AM
As a long time resident of this area I oppose the reZoning petition by Vestar to move the Deer Valley/Black Canyon
freeway at Pinnacle peak from residential to commercial- this area has been over saturated with expansion and the
particular location will encroach in an area near a high school that already sees and influx of young drivers,
pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Please support the constituency and not big business. Put your efforts towards getting bonds approved to construct a
much needed new high school in the Norterra area for an already over burdened system.
Sincerely,
Matthew Gunty
1005 w Remuda Dr
Phoenix AZ 85085
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From:
Dana Huether
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:27:32 AM
I am very much opposed to rezoning of the corner of Deer Valley Road and Black Mt. Blvd.
My grandchildren are high school age (Pinnacle High).
Velstar Development's plan is not conducive to a family neighborhood It will bring excessive
traffic, noise and late night business into an area intended for family life.
Dana Huether
Phoenix AZ
From:
Sharon Lee-Peters
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
OPPOSE VESTAR REZONING
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 5:35:41 AM
We absolutely oppose the rezoning on Black Mountain Blvd for a grocery store, a gas
station, either/and/or a chic fil a, chipotle, dutch bros, etc. on that little corner of space next
to Pinnacle High School.
PLEASE DON'T ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN! A gas station would be a disaster!
Thank you,
Sharon
Sharon Lee-Peters
Interior Designer
Anthony Peters
Contractor
https://www.facebook.com/sharon.lee.peters/ [facebook.com]
Style By Design LLC
21001 N Tatum Blvd
Suite 1630-160
Phoenix AZ 85050
602-788-1216
“I’m going to make everything around me beautiful—that will be my life.” - Elsie De Wolfe
From:
Carefree Builders
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Stop the redone
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:18:33 PM
Hi Anthony ,
I live is SkyCrossing .
I would like to voice my opinion in this redone at black Mnt and deer Valley.
This does not seem like a good fit right next to a high school.
And it very close to the residential areas.
We all wish this would stay Residential land.
I do think this could devalue our home.
Thank you for your time .
Best Regards,
Mike Paluscio,
602.499.5955
Carefree Builders LLC
100 Easy St. #5607
Carefree, AZ 85377
ROC: 342992
From:
Dee Willis
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning Black Mountain Blvd
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 4:56:38 PM
I object to the rezoning of Black Mountain near Mayo.
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From:
Michael Bozzelli
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Fwd: Strong opposition to the proposed rezoning in Desert Ridge
Date:
Friday, September 15, 2023 12:05:50 PM
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Michael Bozzelli <mikeboz175@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 15, 2023 at 12:04ௗPM
Subject: Strong opposition to the proposed rezoning in Desert Ridge
To: <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>, <Anthony.Grande@phoenix.gov>
Mr. Grande and Mr. Waring,
I am a resident of Desert Ridge and a father of three young children. Our family moved here
this year for the distinct purpose of enjoying a quiet, safe neighborhood for our kids to grow
up in. I am very upset to learn that the land on Black Mountain is being considered for
rezoning as we already have so much traffic on our overwhelmed streets. Furthermore, we
have two schools filled with children within a block of each other that is very burdensome to
Black Mountain and Mayo.
Bringing in commercial development will further burden our streets, increase noise and
pollution, lower property values, raise safety issues, and put more of our neighborhood at
further risk of to commercial rezoning. I am strongly against this proposal, we moved here
specifically to escape this type of living.
Respectfully,
Mike Bozzelli
In reference of case GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 and Case GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case Z-39-
23-2
From:
ME Dahl
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Proposed rezoning on Black Mountain Blvd & Deer Valley Road
Date:
Friday, September 15, 2023 2:27:19 PM
Good afternoon Mr. Grande,
As a long time Phoenix resident and taxpayer, it has come to my attention that there is a
proposal to rezone the area of southwest Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley Road on
the plot of land that is shared with Pinnacle High School.
Even with the widening of Deer Valley Road, the traffic in this area has grown exponentially
over the last four years with the addition of a thousand new homes. The traffic at Pinnacle
High School any given time of day, but especially during the morning drop off and afternoon
pick up, creates gridlock. The Friday night football games, with the shortage of parking
spaces, creates a foot and vehicle traffic nightmare with attendees parking wherever there
is a spot on and off campus, and having to walk in the dark to and from their cars presents
a danger.
Considering a rezone on this corner to add a commercial element that serves food and/or
gas, whose only purpose is to serve the developers, would not only be careless and
irresponsible from a safety standpoint, but inherently negligent at any number of possible
detriments to our neighbors.
Your taxpayers in this area are vehemently opposed to this idea. I hope that you and your
fellow city planners as well as the city council make the right decision.
Thank you for your consideration.
M.E. Dahl
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From:
Jia Zeng
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Keep Our Kids Safe - Oppose Rezoning at Black Mountain Blvd/Deer Valley
Date:
Saturday, September 16, 2023 2:58:53 PM
Dear Mr. Grande,
I am reaching out as a worried resident at Fireside Desert Ridge,
deeply concerned about the safety of the students and the families of
those who are attending Fireside Elementary and Pinnacle High School.
The rezoning proposed in cases GPA-DSTV-2-23-2, GPA-DSTV-3-23-2, and
Z-39-23-2 will severely increase traffic in our quiet community.
Every day, we see numerous students walking and bicycling to school, a
sight that warms our hearts and speaks of a safe, close-knit
community. Introducing a commercial hub will put these innocent lives
at risk, disrupting the safety and tranquility that currently
envelopes our neighborhood.
I urge you to consider the peace of mind of countless parents and
guardians, and reject this rezoning proposal. Let's keep our
neighborhood safe and conducive for our children's growth.
Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Jia Zeng
From:
Nikki Branstiter
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Oppose Commercial build near Pinnacle High School
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 7:45:06 PM
Hi Anthony,
I oppose building anything commercial near Pinnacle High School. It would bring so much more traffic to an
already congested area and more crime. Not a good place to put it. Highly oppose the idea.
Nikki Branstiter
From:
Maripat"s
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Fireside zoning
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 8:30:00 PM
Dear Mr Grande,
I am a resident of the Fireside Community and I am concerned about the potential action to change the zoning at
Black Mountain and Deer Valley from residential to commercial. Most importantly is the proximity to Pinnacle
High School. Looking at high schools in both Paradise Valley & Scottsdale school districts most of them, if not all,
are set within the community, surrounded by homes, parks, churches and other schools. This provides easy, safer
accessibility and safety for students and families within the community, and it is how the community was designed.
Changing to a commercial development at that particular location is not a wise functional or safety decision for our
community. I hope we can have your support to maintain the residential zoning as designed.
Respectfully,
Mary Burrell
Fireside resident Zachary Dr
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From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:07:20 PM
Name
Christine Cowley
Email
christine.cowley@abbvie.com
Support Comments
I ABSOlUTELY do NOT support this project! Do not put a commercial property across from pinnacle HS-
what a traffic and safety NIGHTMARE!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 3:14:26 PM
Name
Patrick Gaylor
Email
patrick_gaylor@yahoo.com
Support Comments
I live in one of these neighborhoods. This area is littered with kids riding bikes and people walking their
pets. The area does not have the roads/streets to support this growth.
From:
Nancy Jones
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Oppose Vestar Desert Ridge Request
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:52:40 PM
I am writing to register my opposition to the request to develop the parcel at Black Mountain
Parkway and Deer Valley:
Minor General Plan Amendment GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Specific Plan Amendment GPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Rezone Z-39-23
This is an incompatible use and will create more congestion in an already high traffic area. We
already have plenty of shopping in Desert Ridge Marketplace.
Thank you.
Nancy Jones
4029 E Via Montoya Dr
Phoenix AZ 85050
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From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 3:44:15 PM
Name
Dawn Martinez
Email
dawnalexm@yahoo.com
Support Comments
I do not, I repeat, I do not support this development. This will cause the traffic to be even worse than it is,
especially by the high school.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 8:01:27 PM
Name
Jody Wilmes
Email
jody.wilmes@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky crossing.
Support Comments
I DO NOT SUPPORT FOR MANY REASONS.
From:
C Dunn
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Vestar"s Proposal for Superblock 12
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 12:27:22 PM
To All Concerned With This Issue:
Unless you have personally been involved with transporting students to and from
Pinnacle High School, as I have for the last three years, you cannot appreciate the
traffic challenges that occur on a daily basis. Much like a horse race, vehicles
jockey for the best position to beat the clock. We have vehicles traveling east and
west on Mayo Blvd. We have vehicles traveling north and south on Black Mountain
Blvd. We have vehicles traveling north and south on 34th Street. We even have
vehicles from both directions turning onto Black Mountain Blvd from Deer Valley.
All converge at the major intersection of Black Mountain Blvd and Mayo Blvd
directly in front of the high school. Then, as each vehicle maneuvers into the
correct lane for left turns, right turns, U-turns, and even the occasional illegal turn,
the students gather en masse in the middle of the intersection, awaiting the signal
to cross. The old adage that there is safety in numbers definitely applies here. But
even under the best of conditions, some students can be seen darting across
traffic, crossing against the light, and jaywalking. Add to that a plethora of parents
anxious to get their students to school on time, inexperienced student drivers, and
the crush of daily traffic --- and you have nothing less than a recipe for disaster.
With the high school located at the intersection of Black Mountain and Mayo
Boulevards and with the never-ending vehicular traffic at that intersection, we will
always have traffic congestion at this location. However, we can definitely avoid
compounding these already existing traffic issues by prohibiting commercial
developments in this area. Vestar's proposal promises round-the-clock businesses
with round-the-clock traffic. If Vestar’s proposal were to be approved, the result
would be nothing less than a first-class disaster.
Please DO NOT approve Vestar's proposal.
Carolyn Dunn
3752 E Covey Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
Jason Epstein
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Re: Vestar Rezoning Proposal for SW Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd.
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 9:35:30 PM
Hello Mr. Grande,
Last Tuesday, I had the chance to attend a briefing from Gammage & Burnham,
Attorneys at Law, representing Vestar in the proposal to commercially develop the
southwest corner of Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Vally Road. The speaker
was able to partially address some of the concerns I raised previously, but many
issues remain.
Some of the points he made are below:
There are too few grocery stores in the area.
Albertson's, Costco, and Fry's are all less than a 10-minute drive from the
communities surrounding this parcel. More importantly, everyone in these
communities has cars and deliberately chose to live here, happily accepting the
distance from their homes to the local grocery stores.
Any gas station must be associated with the grocery store and will not
include a convenience store.
While this is somewhat helpful, standalone gas stations can attract aggressive
driving and crime. In addition, there is no guarantee that these rules will be in
place in the future. Once the infrastructure is availabie, a change to the rules
(just as this zoning change was proposed) is possible with the potential to allow
a standalone gas station (including an attached convenience store) to be put in
its place.
Some of the business will have limited hours.
It was not clear which businesses, if not all, this curfew would apply to and the
specific time of this curfew. Similar to my concerns about the gas station, all-
night businesses can attract aggressive driving and crime, and add to light
pollution. Also, similar to my concerns for the proposed gas station, curfews can
be repealed. The only way to prevent this is to not build the infrastructure in the
first place.
A traffic study was performed to mitigate traffic impact. Also, they expect
only local community members to frequent these businesses.
There is nothing to prevent more cars, coming from outside the immediate area,
from driving to these businesses and adding to traffic.
These business will increase the walkability score for the immediate
neigborhood and add health benefits as they encourage more walking.
This seems to be an unlikely outcome since the city of Phoenix, especially the
suburbs, is very much a vehicle-oriented culture. In addition, it is too hot for
several months out of the year to walk. (In my own community of Sky Crossing,
most people drive to the community center even when many of them live less
than half a mile away.)
I hope you will consider these concerns that are shared by many of my neighbors
around re-zoning this parcel to be commercial. I encourage you to oppose it.
Thank you!
Jason Epstein
3317 E. Cashman Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 04:06:47 PM MST, Jason Epstein <jepstein88@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thanks a lot!
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 03:49:19 PM MST, Anthony M Grande
<anthony.grande@phoenix.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon.
Thank you for your comment on this case. This email will be added to the case file and provided to the
Village Planning Committee members prior to the hearing date.
Thanks,
Anthony
Anthony Grande, AICP
Planner II – Village Planner
City of Phoenix
Planning & Development Department
Long Range Planning
Office: 602-256-5648
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
From: Jason Epstein <jepstein88@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:59 AM
To: Anthony M Grande <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Vestar Rezoning Proposal for SW Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd.
Hello Mr. Grande,
I have recently learned of the Vestar development proposal to rezone and
commercially develop the land parcel on the SW corner of Deer Valley and Black
Mountain Blvd. This is addressed in case no. GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Z-39-23.
As a resident of the Sky Crossing community, on the north side of Deer Valley, I
oppose this rezoning proposal. It threatens our quality of life for the following reasons:
- The proposed commercial businesses will add additional automobile traffic, which
will increase air and noise polution.
- The increased automobile traffic, just feet from Pinacle High School, will also
threaten the safety of these students as motorists continuously drive in and out of this
complex. As parents of a young child who will eventually attend this high school, we
are very concerned about this impact.
- These businesses will add to light polution. The Sky Crossing HOA residential rules
have deliberately restricted lighting on housing in order to preserve our views of the
night sky. Our residents have enjoyed dark nights with full views of the stars. Bright
lights from all-night businesses will impact the tranquility we have worked hard to
achieve.
We moved to the Sky Crossing neighborhood in order to enjoy the relative piece and
quiet afforded by this sparse residential area in northern Phoenix. The parcel on the
SW corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd., as originally zoned, is consistent
with this goal, intended as a residential community. I am asking that you reject the
Vestar development proposal and keep this land parcel zoned as residential for the
benefit of the surrounding community.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Jason Epstein
3317 E. Cashman Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
Bob Giammarco
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Do not let Vestar re-zone in Desert Ridge
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 7:14:34 AM
Importance:
High
Mr. Grande, Councilmen Warring,
Please note my strong objection to the rezoning of Superblock 12 in Desert Ridge, the
property at the corner of Black Mountain Blvd. and Deer Valley Road.
This project is ill-conceived and unnecessary. The safety and traffic concerns are enormous
next door to a high school and across the street from an elementary school. There’s no need
for another grocery store in the area, and there are a number of other commercially zoned
parcels in the area if a developer wants to risk their capital. There’s no reason to re-zone this
parcel beyond Vestar’s desire to make more money and Gamage and Burnham to generate
more fees.
I urge you to reject this re-zoning and any future attempts to do so.
Sincerely,
Bob Giammarco (480) 540-0644
https://linktr.ee/bobgiammarco [linktr.ee]
From:
Michael Coppola
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:43:33 AM
Attachments:
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Residents are opposed to this development to rezone this parcel to commercial. The
developer's lawyer was less than truthful when presenting to the Sky Crossing residents and
failed to show what was available South of the 101 in his 5-mile radius from the site. Nobody
wants increased traffic, light, noise and air pollution.
From:
Jason Epstein
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Fw: Vestar Rezoning Proposal for SW Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd.
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 8:40:07 AM
Hello,
I received an out-of-office message from Anthony suggesting I contact this email
address instead. I want to make sure my comments on this rezoning proposal are
considered as part of the final decision.
I strongly oppose the proposal to rezone this parcel to be commercial. My reasons
are in my two emails below.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jason
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Jason Epstein <jepstein88@yahoo.com>
To: Anthony M Grande <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 09:35:22 PM MST
Subject: Re: Vestar Rezoning Proposal for SW Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd.
Hello Mr. Grande,
Last Tuesday, I had the chance to attend a briefing from Gammage & Burnham,
Attorneys at Law, representing Vestar in the proposal to commercially develop the
southwest corner of Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Vally Road. The speaker
was able to partially address some of the concerns I raised previously, but many
issues remain.
Some of the points he made are below:
There are too few grocery stores in the area.
Albertson's, Costco, and Fry's are all less than a 10-minute drive from the
communities surrounding this parcel. More importantly, everyone in these
communities has cars and deliberately chose to live here, happily accepting the
distance from their homes to the local grocery stores.
Any gas station must be associated with the grocery store and will not
include a convenience store.
While this is somewhat helpful, standalone gas stations can attract aggressive
driving and crime. In addition, there is no guarantee that these rules will be in
place in the future. Once the infrastructure is availabie, a change to the rules
(just as this zoning change was proposed) is possible with the potential to allow
a standalone gas station (including an attached convenience store) to be put in
its place.
Some of the business will have limited hours.
It was not clear which businesses, if not all, this curfew would apply to and the
specific time of this curfew. Similar to my concerns about the gas station, all-
night businesses can attract aggressive driving and crime, and add to light
pollution. Also, similar to my concerns for the proposed gas station, curfews can
be repealed. The only way to prevent this is to not build the infrastructure in the
first place.
A traffic study was performed to mitigate traffic impact. Also, they expect
only local community members to frequent these businesses.
There is nothing to prevent more cars, coming from outside the immediate area,
from driving to these businesses and adding to traffic.
These business will increase the walkability score for the immediate
neigborhood and add health benefits as they encourage more walking.
This seems to be an unlikely outcome since the city of Phoenix, especially the
suburbs, is very much a vehicle-oriented culture. In addition, it is too hot for
several months out of the year to walk. (In my own community of Sky Crossing,
most people drive to the community center even when many of them live less
than half a mile away.)
I hope you will consider these concerns that are shared by many of my neighbors
around re-zoning this parcel to be commercial. I encourage you to oppose it.
Thank you!
Jason Epstein
3317 E. Cashman Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 04:06:47 PM MST, Jason Epstein <jepstein88@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thanks a lot!
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 03:49:19 PM MST, Anthony M Grande
<anthony.grande@phoenix.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon.
Thank you for your comment on this case. This email will be added to the case file and provided to the
Village Planning Committee members prior to the hearing date.
Thanks,
Anthony
Anthony Grande, AICP
Planner II – Village Planner
City of Phoenix
Planning & Development Department
Long Range Planning
Office: 602-256-5648
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
From: Jason Epstein <jepstein88@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:59 AM
To: Anthony M Grande <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Vestar Rezoning Proposal for SW Corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd.
Hello Mr. Grande,
I have recently learned of the Vestar development proposal to rezone and
commercially develop the land parcel on the SW corner of Deer Valley and Black
Mountain Blvd. This is addressed in case no. GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Z-39-23.
As a resident of the Sky Crossing community, on the north side of Deer Valley, I
oppose this rezoning proposal. It threatens our quality of life for the following reasons:
- The proposed commercial businesses will add additional automobile traffic, which
will increase air and noise polution.
- The increased automobile traffic, just feet from Pinacle High School, will also
threaten the safety of these students as motorists continuously drive in and out of this
complex. As parents of a young child who will eventually attend this high school, we
are very concerned about this impact.
- These businesses will add to light polution. The Sky Crossing HOA residential rules
have deliberately restricted lighting on housing in order to preserve our views of the
night sky. Our residents have enjoyed dark nights with full views of the stars. Bright
lights from all-night businesses will impact the tranquility we have worked hard to
achieve.
We moved to the Sky Crossing neighborhood in order to enjoy the relative piece and
quiet afforded by this sparse residential area in northern Phoenix. The parcel on the
SW corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd., as originally zoned, is consistent
with this goal, intended as a residential community. I am asking that you reject the
Vestar development proposal and keep this land parcel zoned as residential for the
benefit of the surrounding community.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Jason Epstein
3317 E. Cashman Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
Michael O"Neil
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 - Opposition
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 1:21:17 PM
Good afternoon Anthony Grande and Jim Waring,
As a current resident of the Sky Crossing Community, I strongly oppose the rezoning of the
parcel of land at the southwest corner of Deer Valley Drive and Black Mountain Parkway.
Minor General Plan Amendment GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Specific Plan Amendment GPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Rezone Z-39-23-2
Thank you,
--
Michael O'Neil
508.769.5886
From:
allie swanson
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Zoning for area of Black Mountain Rd and Deer Valley Road
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:19:35 PM
Dear Mr. Grande,
We bought our home in Sky Crossing the Fall of 2019. We were told that the vacant land at Black Mountain Rd and
Deer Valley Rd was zoned for residential only! Since we have been in our home, we constantly hear of violence,
abductions, and drugs at Desert Ridge shopping area (just a couple miles East of our community). The last thing we
want is to bring to our area are those type of issues along with more traffic. Also, this vacant land sits right in
conjunction with Pinnacle HS. The traffic is already bad and we don’t want drugs or violence around our kids.
Please help us ensure this are will remain zoned Residential!!
Sincerely,
Allyson Swanson
Sky Crossing Resident/32nd St
From:
James Tuffin
To:
Anthony M Grande; PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
RE: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2 Black Mountain Village
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 11:26:01 AM
Attachments:
opposition.pdf
Dear Mr. Grande:
This email is to supplement my letter of August 23, 2023, a copy of which is attached for ease of
reference. The proposed change is not justified and is highly inequitable. The justifications offered
for the change are specious. The obvious goal is not to benefit nearby homeowners, but to draw
traffic from SR 51 now that the terminal exit is connected to Black Mountain Boulevard.
On or about August 30, 2023, Vestar amended its request for a major amendment to the Desert
Ridge Specific Plan (“DRSP”), amending Chapter 6 to state, in part, that:
“Superblock 12 is located west of a possible future connection to the Squaw PIESTEWA Peak
Parkway, which separates this superblock from the balance of the Desert Ridge community.
BECAUSE OF THIS SEPARATION, THIS SUPERBLOCK CAN SUPPORT LIMITED COMMERCIAL
USES WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DESERT RIDGE CORE
(DEVELOPMENT PARCEL 5.A). RESIDENTIAL Development parcels may vary in size by 30
percent 25 percent for R1-6 and more dense zoning categories without a minor plan
amendment).” [Exhibit A to GPA-DSTV-3-23-2, accessed 08/19/23 at Microsoft Word - GPA-
DSTV-3-23-2 Exhibit A-Proposed Language Revised 2023-08-30.docx (gblaw.com)
[gblaw.com]]
The proposed change, and the rationale offered for it, flatly contradict a fundamental principle of
the DRSP. The DRSP does not accept distance from the commercial core as justification for building a
20-acre shopping center. To the contrary, it specifies that distance from the commercial core should
correlate with less intensive land use:
“ . . . Desert Ridge is based on the urban village concept in that all community and regional
commercial uses are located in the Desert Ridge Village Center. Very small neighborhood
convenience commercial uses are appropriately placed internally within neighborhood units.
The Desert Ridge Village Center is appropriately the "urban" core of Area C. Land uses are
the most intense in and around the Village Center in Desert Ridge, logically reducing in
density with increasing distance from the commercial/employment center and continuing
beyond the project boundaries. “[DRSP 3.B. (Goal 1) @ p. 3-1, accessed 09/19/23 at Table
of Contents (phoenix.gov) (emphasis supplied)] .
The DRSP acknowledges that residential neighborhoods should be protected from the adverse
environmental impacts from commercial development:
A total of 18 neighborhood convenience commercial acres, or a maximum of 90,000 square
feet of gross leasable area, excluding child care facilities, for all of Desert Ridge outside of
the Village Center will be allowed subject to the criteria and standards in Chapter 6. This
criteria will minimize the adverse environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods
typically associated with commercial development. [DRSP 5. C.1, @p. 5-5] (emphasis
supplied).
The clear intent of the DRSP was to concentrate all significant commercial development in the core.
At a community meeting, Vestar’s counsel argued that because only one of the allowed commercial
conveniences was ever built, a sprawling 20-acre shopping center is now justified. This turns the
logic of the DRSP on its’ head. The criteria were meant to protect homeowners from the evils of
urban sprawl shopping centers, not to promote commercial development outside the core.
Vestar was the original developer of the Desert Ridge Marketplace (“DRM”), and presumably it had a
seat at the table in determining the contents of the DRSP before ground was broken. Vestar was no
doubt happy to accept the centrality of the core for retail development in Desert Ridge for many
years. According to news reports, Vestar extinguished its 99 year lease and took full ownership of
DRM as the sole bidder in an auction staged in December of 2022. Its claim that the proposed
change will “not interfere with the development of the Desert Ridge Core” is nothing more than a
statement that Vestar does not think it will hurt itself. This cruel irony does not address any of the
numerous concerns raised by the community.
I am aware of a social media campaign attempting to induce people to endorse a petition in favor of
a “New Grocer” at the location. While I continue to believe that the contents of these posts are
misleading, a fundamental point is that the DRSP clearly notified homebuyers that they were not to
expect another shopping center in Desert Ridge. There have been no reports of malnutrition or
scurvy related to a lack of grocery stores in Desert Ridge. There are grocery stores and plenty of
shopping centers of the type proposed by Vestar nearby on Bell Road and other locations. The
abstract desire of some residents for a Trader Joe’s or AJ’s (even though Vestar says it cannot
identify any prospective tenant) cannot justify the concrete harm that will be done to the reasonable
expectations of nearby homeowners.
The lack of one of these smaller boutique specialty grocers within the existing commercial core must
be in large part the result of business decisions made by Vestar. It is widely believed in the
community that Albertson’s was granted extensive guarantees against competition; if that is true
Vestar was surely involved in that decision.
Vestar claims, among other things, that the shopping center will provide a safe place for high
schoolers to eat lunch. I have been informed that Pinnacle High School is a closed campus and that
only seniors are allowed to exit the school grounds during the school day.
The DRSP acknowledges commercial development imposes adverse consequences on nearby
residences. Vestar reaped enormous benefits and was perfectly satisfied to build the marketplace
under the plan. Residents were clearly told not to expect a shopping center at Black Mountain and
Deer Valley. That Vestar sees opportunity for profit after completion of the SR 51 terminal exit is
not reason to make a major amendment to the DRSP and subject innocent homeowners to the
inevitable degradation of the neighborhood.
The requested amendments should be denied.
Thank you for your consideration.
James W. Tuffin
James.tuffin@tuffinlaw.com (retired attorney not offering services to the public)
21214 N 36th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85050
JAMES W. TUFFIN
21214 N. 36th Pl
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
(516) 359-6420
james.tuffin@tuffinlaw.com
(retired attorney not offering services to the public)
August 22, 2023
VIA EMAIL (anthony.grande@phoenix.gov)
Mr. Anthony Grande
Planner II – Village Planner
City of Phoenix
Planning & Development Department
Re: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2; Resident Statement in Opposition
Dear Mr. Grande:
I reside in Desert Ridge, and I am opposed to the above listed applications. My home is well west of the
commercial core, overlooking Black Mountain Boulevard and Pinnacle High School (“PHS”), and with a
view of the parcel in question. I have reviewed the application materials posted on the website of
Applicant’s (“Vestar”) counsel, and I attended the informational meeting of the Desert View Village
Planning Committee on August 1, 2023.
The requested change is beyond inequitable, it is unconscionable. It does extreme violence to the terms
of the Desert Ridge Specific Plan (“DRSP”)1 and the reasonable expectations of Desert Ridge
homeowners along Black Mountain Boulevard under the terms of the plan. It does nothing to further the
well-being of nearby residents and poses myriad problems. The arguments offered by Vestar to justify the
change do not pass muster, as will be readily demonstrated below.
THE PROPOSED CHANGE IS AN EXTREME DEPARTURE FROM THE DRSP
DRSP contemplates that “commercial development is restricted to the Village Center . . .” except for
“neighborhood commercial uses located within the residential superblocks”.2 DRSP goes on to explain
the extremely limited size and scope of such commercial uses:
The neighborhood convenience commercial centers are very limited in
size. They are intended to serve only the superblock in which they are
located and not intended to serve a population outside the superblock
boundary. The maximum total acreage for neighborhood retail uses,
including buildings, parking, landscaping, and any other items related to
the existence of the neighborhood retail use, shall be three (3) net acres,
while the minimum acreage will be one (1) net acre. 3
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August 22, 2023
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Furthermore, DRSP strictly limits the permitted uses within non-core superblocks, and the list does not
include gas stations or drive-through coffee operations4, both of which were touted by Vestar’s counsel at
the informational meeting. Indeed, DRSP specifically prohibits “Drive-through uses”.5
Under the DRSP, no family purchasing a single-family home in a non-core superblock would reasonably
anticipate having a drive-through Dutch Brothers or Starbucks, or a gas station, across the street from
their home. Vestar now proposes a 20-acre commercial development in Superblock 12. 6 Vestar is
essentially asking the City of Phoenix to throw out DRSP and stab nearby homeowners in the back.
OBVIOUS INTENT TO DRAW ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC FROM SR 51
When Black Mountain Boulevard south of Mayo Boulevard was completed and made the terminal exit of
SR 51, concerns of nearby residents were addressed by placing a traffic circle to slow down traffic and
discourage heavy trucks, and by providing a pedestrian bridge for safe access to PHS.
The proposed change represents a complete reversal of what was until now a concerted effort to keep
Black Mountain Boulevard more quiet and more safe. The placement of the proposed shopping center, at
the first traffic light after the SR 51 terminal exit, is obviously intended to attract vehicles that would
otherwise continue west on SR 101 and exit at Cave Creek Road or further west. It is a repudiation of
DRSP’s promise that homeowners could expect to live in clean, quiet neighborhoods while commercial
activity was limited to the Village Commercial Core.
MAGNET FOR UNSUPERVISED ADOLOSCENTS
Placement of the shopping center within spitting distance of PHS is problematic. This is not meant to
disparage the PHS student body as a whole. Nevertheless, in any group of over 2500 teenagers7, there will
be those whose immaturity or lack of direction makes them prone to get in trouble. While the studious
and industrious will disperse to more wholesome activities, there will undoubtedly be those who choose
to hang out. The shopping center, just across a narrow street from PHS, will obviously become the hang
out venue of choice.
There are numerous reports of problems with unsupervised teenagers in retail environments across the
country8, and unsupervised time leads to drug use and other issues.9 Given the location, these problems
will undoubtedly spill over into the surrounding residential areas, which already experience litter, graffiti,
vandalism and doorbell pranking. Encouraging high concentrations of hundreds of unsupervised teenagers
cannot be a benefit to the teenagers or anyone else. It is best for all concerned if the students disperse
when not involved in supervised activities.
Vestar claims that the presence of the high school makes the parcel unsuitable for development as
currently zoned.10 The opposite is true. DRSP and the existing zoning contemplate Superblock 12 to
contain only the high school and residential use. PHS opened in or about 2000. Nothing has changed
about PHS that would justify depriving nearby homeowners of their reasonable expectations under DRSP.
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AIR, NOISE AND LIGHT POLLUTION
DRSP prohibits “Drive-through uses”11 in non-core superblocks for very good reasons. These operations
generate considerable pollution. Not only are PHS and numerous homes nearby, but Fireside Elementary
is not far and generally downwind. Air pollution from idling engines is a serious problem12, and some
communities have gone so far as to try banning drive-through operations entirely13. The air quality in
Phoenix, and Maricopa County generally, is notoriously poor with many “bad air” days. 14 Encouraging
drivers to turn their motors off while waiting will never work when the temperature is over 90 degrees.
DRSP’s approach of limiting these operations to the Village Commercial Core is not arbitrary and should
be maintained.
Although Deer Valley Drive and Black Mountain Boulevard have some traffic at rush hours, things tend
to quiet down in the evening and there is a distinct residential tone to the neighborhood. This holds true
when attendees disburse after PHS Friday night football. The proposed shopping center will keep the
noise up and the lights on much later than nearby residents are used to, greatly diminishing the residential
character of the community.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
I am aware that other residents have commented on traffic issues. I will not belabor the point here, except
to note that in the chaos that occurs every morning when PHS is in session, I have at times been unable
access westbound Mayo Boulevard from the N. 36th Way gate of my community. Vestar contemplates
cars entering and exiting the shopping center on all four surrounding streets. This would include Mayo
Boulevard directly across from PHS, and will surely exacerbate the existing problems.
VESTAR’S SCHEME IS NOT JUSTIFIED
Vestar’s purported justifications of its scheme do not withstand scrutiny.
There are no traffic or parking impediments to residents obtaining daily needs at the Desert
Ridge Marketplace (“DRM”).
DRM was designed to enable local folks to get to the pharmacy, gas station, grocery store, and various
other businesses without getting involved with traffic headed to the big box stores, apparel outlets or
entertainment district. The local needs providers are located in the northwest corner of the marketplace
and are readily accessed from two curb cuts on Deer Valley Drive just east of Tatum Boulevard. The
apparel and box stores, as well as the entertainment district, are closer to other, much larger, parking lots
which are served by numerous additional entrances to DRM. I have lived in Desert Ridge for over 11
years and have never, even on Black Friday, had a problem finding parking at Albertson’s. To illustrate
this, I recorded a video at Grocery Run Sat 08-19-2023 - YouTube. 15
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The proposed center is unlikely to provide alternative groceries.
At the informational meeting, Vestar’s counsel admitted that Vestar is unable to identify any
specific grocer that would occupy the proposed grocery store. Although Vestar says it expects
the grocery store to be smaller than the existing Albertson’s, its counsel conceded that none of
the proposed businesses are sure to occupy the shopping center. Assuming that a grocery store is
established, there is no reason to believe that it will offer merchandise different that that offered
at Albertsons.
Creation of minimum wage retail jobs is not a community priority.
The small number of jobs projected to be “created” on the new shopping center could easily be
placed elsewhere. It should also be noted that substantial construction is taking place at nearby
High Street and City North where much higher density residences, offices, and retail spaces are
being built.
Purported benefits to the community are illusory at best.
Keeping the Current Zoning will have the same effect on dust and storm runoff.
The supposed dust control and storm runoff management benefits are speculative and
unquantified. In 11 years, I have never seen significant flooding along Black Mountain
Boulevard. Residential development at the site would have the same effect.
The “safe alternative” for students is illusory.
Encouraging teenagers to consume junk fast food benefits no one. The so called “safe alternative
. . . before school, after school, and during the lunch hour” actually describes an unsupervised
hangout for hundreds of teenagers with all the attendant problems described above. A
concession by PHS’s principal that the project “would potentially reduce the number of off-
campus trips by car”16 hardly demonstrates a full-throated endorsement of the scheme. Had there
been a firm expression of general support for the project from anyone in authority at PHS or the
school district, Vestar would surely have mentioned it in its explanatory letters.
The residential remnant shows how the change is repugnant to DRSP.
The fact that Vestar wants to gobble up 20 acres of the Superblock while leaving a mere remnant
for residences demonstrates how the proposal is repugnant to both the letter and spirit of DRSP.
City of Pheonix Planning & Development
August 22, 2023
Page 5
The gas station and shopping center have no health benefits and will not be a community social
center.
There is nothing about the proposed project that will foster connection among the citizens. There
are innumerable such shopping centers around Phoenix, and there is nothing unique about this
proposal. There are no outdoor parks, exhibition or performance spaces illustrated on the
Conceptual Site Plan. The purported health benefits are nothing but speculation. It is my
observation after 11 years living here that very few people walk with groceries around Desert
Ridge, regardless of the season. The health hazards of innumerable automobiles spewing particle
pollution on the drive-through lines clearly outweigh these specious claims of health benefits.
The proposed gas station will not provide a net benefit to the community.
A gas station will generate excess light, noise, and fumes on a 24/7 basis. The convenience store
that will inevitably accompany it will only encourage additional teenage loitering.
In my 11 years here, I have only fueled my car once or twice at the Shell station at DRM, even
though it is the most conveniently located, and I am there several times a week while visiting the
grocery store or the pharmacy. The problem is that Shell stations generally charge considerably
more than Circle K, QT or Arco. The issue, if there is one, is the price, not the location.
The proposed gas station is obviously intended to draw traffic from SR 51 as discussed above.
Located as the last gas before the freeway, competitive pricing is doubtful.
The Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) has not taken a position on this project.
Although there have been communications between DRCA and Vestar, the board of DRCA has
never resolved to support this project. While I am not privy to communications that may have
taken place between Vestar and DRCA’s officers or board members, the Association has never
formally endorsed the project. A copy of an email from DRCA confirming this is attached as
Exhibit A.
THE PROPOSED CHANGE IS AN UNCONSCIONABLE STAB IN THE BACK
Zoning determinations must be “… equitable, in terms of consistency with established
regulations and procedures, respect for the rights of property owners, and the consideration of the
interests of the citizens of the City.”17
DRSP provides for a mix of densities and uses, from mixed commercial and multi dwelling to
condominiums, to rental apartments to single family homes. Purchasers of single-family homes
were encouraged by a central feature of the plan: all significant commercial activity is placed in
the Village Commercial Core. Retail conveniences in the non-core residential superblocks are
limited to a list of specified uses, limited to three acres, and drive-through operations are
expressly prohibited. Thus, purchasers of single-family homes could look forward to living in
City of Pheonix Planning & Development
August 22, 2023
Page 6
clean, quiet residential neighborhoods. Vestar now proposes to simply rip up that plan and asks
the City to stab nearby homeowners in the back.
Rejecting this proposal is not unfair to any Desert Ridge Residents who may endorse, in the
abstract, a gas station or additional retail operations. There was nothing about DRSP that gave
them any reasonable expectation that these things would be built on Black Mountain Boulevard,
and they were content to buy their homes under that plan. Vestar’s plan to ruin the lives of
residents along Black Mountain Boulevard is grossly unfair; indeed, it is unconscionable and
must be rejected.
Respectfully submitted,
James W. Tuffin
Copies to:
Mr. Terrence Smith (terrance.smith@fsresidential.com
DRCA Board of Directors (desertridge.az@fsresidential.com)
Steven W. Anderson, Esq. (Sanderson@gblaw.com)
Hon. Jim Waring (council.district.2@phoenix.gov)
Hon. Kate Gallego (mayor.gallego@phoenix.gov)
Mr. Eric Molenaar (EMolenaar@AssociatedAsset.com)
Ms. Corina Vanek (cvanek@arizonarepublic.com)
Mr. Wouter Roodenburg (wroodenburg@cox.net)
1 All references to “DRSP” are to the Specific Plan as revised through November 2, 2022 (accessed on 8/19/23 at
https://www.phoenix.gov/pddsite/Documents/PZ/pdd_pz_pdf_00086.pdf)
2 DRSP at 5-3. (5.C.1)
3 DRSP at 6-6 (6.C.3.A.)
4 DRSP at 6-7 (6.C.3.B.2.c)
5 DRSP at 6-8 (6.C.3.B.2.d)
6 SPA-B2-Application, (accessed on 8/19/23 at http://www.gblaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SPA-B2-
Application-Form.pdf)
7 PHS reported enrollment of 2556 for 2021-2022 school year (PHS AZ School Report Card, accessed 8/20/23, at
https://azreportcards.azed.gov/schools/detail/79268 .
8 See, e.g., Bartlesville mall bans unsupervised teenagers due to crime increase
(https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-bartlesville-mall-bans-unsupervised-teenagers/43385307); Teen bans on
the rise (https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-bartlesville-mall-bans-unsupervised-teenagers/43385307).
9 See, e.g., Teen Drug Use: Does a Lack of Supervision mean More Drugs?
(https://cascadeheightsrecovery.com/unsupervised-teens/ ); After School: The Prime Time for Juvenile Crime
(https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/after-school-the-prime-time-for-juvenile-crime/ ); Unsupervised teens more
likely to use tobacco, pot and alcohol (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-adolescents-unstructured-time-
idUSKCN0RI1LL20150918 )
City of Pheonix Planning & Development
August 22, 2023
Page 7
10 RZ-C5-Letter of Explanation, at p. 7 (accessed 8/21/2023 at http://www.gblaw.com/wp-
content/uploads/2023/07/RZ-C5-Letter-of-Explanation.pdf)
11 N.5, supra.
12 See, e.g., Mendoza, et al, Pollution hot spots and the impact of drive-through Covid 19 testing sites on urban air
quality, Environ. Res. : Health (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2752-5309/ace5cb/pdf )); Idling
Reduction for Personal Vehicles (https://afdc.energy.gov/files/u/publication/idling_personal_vehicles.pdf ))
13 See, e.g., Cities ban new drive-throughs to fight climate change (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cities-put-
brakes-on-drive-thrus-to-curb-carbon-emissions/).
14 See, e.g., American Lung Association, State of the Aire Arizona: Maricopa
(https://www.lung.org/research/sota/city-rankings/states/arizona/maricopa) ; State of the Air report ranks Phoenix
among worst 25 cities for pollution, (https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2022/04/21/air-pollution-phoenix-among-25-
worst-cities-us/ ) ;
15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2X_OOB2qew
16 SPA-B5-Letter of Explanation (accessed 08/20/2023 at (http://www.gblaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SPA-
B5-Letter-of-Explanation.pdf).
17 Phoenix Zoning Ordinance § 102.
EXHIBIT A
1
James Tuffin
From:
Terrance Smith <Terrance.Smith@fsresidential.com>
Sent:
Friday, August 4, 2023 4:26 PM
To:
James Tuffin; Desert Ridge - az
Cc:
Stephen W. Anderson
Subject:
RE: TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND TERRENCE SMITH Re: Plan and Zoning Change Case Black Mtn
and Deer Valley
Good afternoon Jim,
I hope all is well with you.
On behalf of the DRCA Board Members, please see below the corresponding response to the
questions in your email:
1. No.
2. Yes, the DRCA received emails from Vestar’s attorney to attend the monthly board meeting(s)
to present and provide community updates regarding Vestar’s Parcel 12 application process
and proceedings relative to their conceptual development plans.
Respectfully,
TERRANCE SMITH, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM
Executive Director
Desert Ridge 5415 E. High Street, Suite 133 | Phoenix, AZ 85054
Direct 480.551.4550 | Cell phone 480.254.5948
Property Fax: 480.551.6000
terrance.smith@fsresidential.com
desertridgelifestyles.com
24/7 Customer Care Center: 855.333.5149
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From: James Tuffin <james.tuffin@tuffinlaw.com>
Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 11:33 AM
To: Desert Ridge - az <desertridge.az@fsresidential.com>; Terrance Smith <Terrance.Smith@fsresidential.com>
Cc: Stephen W. Anderson <SAnderson@gblaw.com>
Subject: TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND TERRENCE SMITH Re: Plan and Zoning Change Case Black Mtn and Deer Valley
Hi Folks,
2
It was great reconnecƟng with Reggie and Doug at the recent Desert Village Planning CommiƩee meeƟng, and
remembering the fellowship we enjoyed when I served as DRCA treasurer. Having stepped back from community
aīairs, I was taken by surprise by the rezoning noƟce and some of the things I heard at the meeƟng. Now I need to
catch up and I hope you can help me.
At the meeƟng, and in an explanatory leƩer submiƩed to the City, Vestar’s counsel suggested that the DRCA
supports the proposed changes. I respecƞully request answers to the following quesƟons:
1. Did the DRCA ever pass a resoluƟon supporƟng the proposed changes or the project in general? If so, please
provide a copy of the text of the resoluƟon(s) and the agenda(s) and minutes of the meeƟng(s) at which
such resoluƟon(s) was (were) adopted.
2. Is DRCA, its representaƟves or agents, in possession of any wriƟngs, correspondence, emails or texts
showing communicaƟons between or among the DRCA, Vestar, Vestar’s counsel or representaƟves, the City
of Phoenix or the Arizona State Land Department related to the proposed project or the applicaƟons for
plan and zoning changes? If so, how can associaƟon members get access to those materials?
I’m guessing you’ll be seeing a bit more of me in the coming months and as always, whether we agree or
disagree, as friends. As you might imagine, I need a response to each quesƟon as soon as you can do it. Please do not
delay responding to quesƟon 1 if you need more Ɵme to answer quesƟon 2. I should menƟon, although I’m sure you
know it already, that your response may be incorporated into submissions I may make to the City. As a professional
courtesy, I am providing Vestar’s counsel with a copy of this request.
Thank you very much.
Warm regards,
Jim (James W. Tuĸn)
21214 N 36th Pl, Phoenix AZ 85050
516.359.6420
James.tuĸn@tuĸnlaw.com (reƟred aƩorney not oīering services to the general public)
From:
wkelly2000@outlook.com
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Rezoning of land black mtn and deer valley
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 11:03:01 AM
I am not generally opposed to development but putting a shopping center at that location does not make sense.
The issue is every single exit from that planned shopping center will funnel all traffic to the deer valley and black
mountain light. Unless the city puts in new lights all those exiting on the north side must turn right and anyone
exiting on the east side wanting to go north or west will do a u turn at Mayo or go to the roundabout by the ramp to
51 and u turn there. All traffic heading to the one intersection ( deer valley and black mtn).
This location will drive traffic into the fireside desert ridge and into SkyCrossing Communities to avoid the black
mtn and deer valley intersection.
So this is why I am opposed to rezoning this property.
I live in SkyCrossing.
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Ben W
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:30:19 PM
Hi,
I am a resident in Fireside at Desert Ridge, and I do not want any gas stations or grocery stores
built on the lot(s) in question (GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2).
Please acknowledge receipt of this email at your earliest convenience.
Thank you,
Ben
From:
Bottesch, Karen
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Cc:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Desert Ridge | Case Numbers GPA - DSTV - 2 - 23 - 2 | GPA - DSTV - 3 - 23 - 2 | Z - 39 - 23 - 2
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:58:12 AM
Attachments:
image001.png
Forwarding due to out of office message.
From: Bottesch, Karen
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:55 AM
To: anthony.grande@phoenix.gov
Subject: Desert Ridge | Case Numbers GPA - DSTV - 2 - 23 - 2 | GPA - DSTV - 3 - 23 - 2 | Z - 39 - 23 - 2
Dear Anthony –
RE: Black Mountain Village | Case Numbers GPA - DSTV - 2 - 23 - 2 | GPA - DSTV - 3 - 23 - 2 | Z - 39 -
23 - 2
I am writing about the proposed project called Black Mountain Village at Deer Valley Rd and Black
Mountain Rd.
I am 100% AGAINST this project.
I have lived in Fireside at Desert Ridge since 2009 and served on our board for several years.
I have witnessed the increase in traffic during the school year at Pinnacle, this project only
serves to make that a BIGGER mess
A gas station, conv store, fast food, and whatever else is NOT the project for this site next to a
high school, junking up OUR neighborhood, AND making traffic a bigger mess
We live here for the openness of the area – so far all is in good taste
The Desert Ridge Specific Plan’s intent was to keep commercial activity aligned to a
commercial core; commercial activity in the residential superblocks is strictly limited to minor
conveniences of no more than 3 acres and drive through operations are prohibited
We live in an attractive community, not only will a gas station and the other suggested
businesses junk it up but the traffic will worsen, there are plenty of other gas stations VERY
close by, we do not NEED this project
The land at Deer Valley and Black Mountain is designated RESIDENTIAL under the plan – I
vote NO to change that designation
We do NOT want or need a 20 acre shopping center next to residential and next to a High
School
Crime, litter, noise, pollution and traffic nightmare is what this project equals
Please listen to the community, we LIVE here. Developers build and move on in continuing to live in
‘their’ protected neighborhoods. Please stop this corporate action and change, it is NOT wanted.
Thank you,
Karen
Karen M. Bottesch
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From:
Eileen K
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Bill Kelly; Jill Gargano
Subject:
Desert Ridge Zoning Ammendments
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:52:16 PM
Regarding
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2
Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Case No. 1-39-23
Mr Grande
I oppose the zoning change proposed by Vestar Development and I encourage the
board to decline the amendments. I am a homeowner and have lived in Fireside at
Desert Ridge since 2013. While many of us who live in Desert Ridge would like to
see more grocery options in our neighborhood, the location proposed by Vestar is not
appropriate for such a commercial development.
The location is surrounded on 3 sides by single family homes, next to a high school
and just blocks from an elementary school. Most of us who bought into this
community were very attracted by the Desert Ridge Plan, which limited the location
of commercial development. This is a neighborhood with 3 very active HOAs,
excellent schools, walkers and runners of every age and kids playing safely in front of
their homes while neighbors chat.
A commercial shopping center at the corner of Black Mountain Road and Deer
Valley Drive will fundamentally change traffic, lighting, noise, air quality, safety,
crime, physical aesthetic and economic value of our beautiful neighborhood.
The corner is not appropriate for a large grocery store, gas station, drive-through,
restaurants, and other high traffic commercial activity. Vestar does a fine job
managing Desert Ridge mall and should look for a location better suited to the type
of development they propose.
Mary Eileen Kelly
3861 E Melinda Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
Mike Kip
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
case# GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:54:13 PM
My name is Michael KIperman. I'm a resident of Fireside at Desert Ridge community. I
strongly oppose Black Mountain Village project. Due to the fact that such projects attract
unwelcomed characters into immediate residential area. Can't help but stress the fact that there
are 2 schools in the neighborhood, especially elementary school. We want our kids to be as
safe as possible. We don't need additional traffic. It is a nightmare twice a day as it is.
Thank you for understanding. Hopefully this project can be moved elsewhere.
From:
Stanislava Kuka
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Re: Automatic reply: Opposing rezoning Black Mountain Blvd/Deer Valley
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:56:03 PM
Good morning,
As a Phoenix resident and tax payer I want to express my disapproval of the proposal of
rezoning the area southwest Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley Road next to Pinnacle
High School.
SAFETY
Being next to the high school and walkable distance to 2 elementary school we risk
bringing strangers to our community where so many children walk alone to school.
Possible bus station- more strangers coming to our community. Phoenix, as I believe you are
well aware has a growing homeless population. Did you drive by Desert Ridge recently? At
every stop light you can see panhandlers. Homeless people sleeping on bus stations. Did you
know about the psychiatric, and drug abuse problems among the homeless population? I bet
you did.
Possible gas station- alcohol, criminal. Enough said. Just driving to Desert Ridge there is one,
and even 2 down the road on Cave Creek.
Possible drive through restaurant- if not living in the area you are probably not aware of the
ongoing evening trouble In’n’Out has, for example. Not mentioning providing even more
unhealthy options to our growing students.
Traffic- I could say well congested area. Traffic has grown over the last few years. I can not
get out of my neighborhood due to overwhelming school traffic. But I agreed to that, and
wanted to be the closest possible to schools. Adding more traffic to our community is not
something we were looking for.
I hope you and your fellow city planners have in mind the wellbeing of our community
residents not only the investors that only care about their profit.
Thank you,
Stanislava Kuka
3636 E Covey Ln, Phoenix AZ 85050
Sent from my iPad
Sent from my iPad
On Sep 20, 2023, at 5:23 PM, PDD Long Range Planning
<pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov> wrote:
Hi Stanislava,
Can you please forward your comment? I don’t see a message from you, just
Anthony’s out of office.
Thank you,
Sarah Stockham
Planner III
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: 602-261-8701
sarah.stockham@phoenix.gov
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From: Stanislava Kuka <stanislava.kuka@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:22 PM
To: Anthony M Grande <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>; PDD Long Range Planning
<pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Re: Automatic reply: Opposing rezoning Black Mountain Blvd/Deer Valley
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 17, 2023, at 3:15 PM, Anthony M Grande
<anthony.grande@phoenix.gov> wrote:
Hello. I am currently out of office and will be returning Monday, September
25, 2023. If you need immediate assistance, please
contact pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov.
From:
Natalie Leitner
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Rezoning Superblock 12
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 8:25:28 PM
Good Evening,
I would like to express my opposition of the rezoning of Black Mountain Village/Superblock
12 from residential to commercial/retail space. There are several reasons, first and foremost
there is an ongoing homelessness issue throughout the perimeter of Desert Ridge. Leaving
Mountianside Fitness yesterday at 6:30PM , there was a man laying across the sidewalk
sleeping with his shopping cart and garbage laid around him on the corner of Rose Garden and
Tatum. I went to pick up my daughter from soccer practice at 8:45PM and he was still there.
Not to mention when I go to the gym at 5:00AM and the bus stops are a campground for the
homeless. I absolutely do not want this type of activity closer to our neighborhoods and
schools and that is exactly what would happen if something like this was to go in this area.
You would encourage the homeless to set up encampments around high school to have easy
access. Go check out the south/east corner of Tatum along the freeway, there are
encampments. Once they’re cleared, they just move to another area. Not to mention the trash
that is left on the corners from panhandlers. It’s ridiculous that it has gotten this bad, but that is
another email and I refuse to let this happen closer to my home.
Secondly, if approved, you basically would be providing a parking lot for high schoolers that
don’t have a parking spot (every junior class
man with a car and license, there is only enough spots for seniors) ask the businesses around
Chaparral High School how they feel about that? The traffic is already horrendous on school
mornings at all the schools, but with this, you would be adding more traffic and delivery
trucks along Deer Valley at all hours of the day and when kids are crossing to go to school.
We have been residents of Fireside for over 10 years and we have raised our 4 kids here. We
moved over here for the great schools and great neighborhoods. We have 2 kids at Pinnacle, 1
at Explorer and 1 at Fireside Elementary. We bought in this neighborhood knowing that would
be zoned for residential and it should stay the way!
Please take into consideration my opposition for this rezoning plan. We love our neighborhood
and schools and want to keep the safe for everyone that lives here!
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2
Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Case No. 1-39-23
Natalie Leitner
21515 N 39th Terrace
562.706.4702
From:
Andrea Remke
To:
msantoro@gblaw.com; Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Zoning issue near Pinnacle HS
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 7:02:59 PM
My previous emailed letter (on 8/27/23) to you did not have these case numbers attached, please note my below
correspondence in regards to this zoning decision. It is permissible to read aloud or note in any public record as anyone sees
fit. Updated case numbers attached.
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2
Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Case No. 1-39-23
Mr Grande,
I’d like to please ask you and the city representatives to consider the opposition many residents here in Fireside Desert
Ridge have to the proposed zoning changes of the property at Black Mountain Blvd and Mayo Blvd /Deer Valley Drive
right next to Pinnacle High School.
It’s currently zoned for residential and for the developer to change it to retail shopping opens this area up to increased traffic
congestion and student/resident safety issues here in the area.
I invite any of you to please come observe the traffic at these intersections around the school during the peak times of
dropoff 7:20-7:30 am and at 2:15-2:20 pm pickup when it’s the worst. These intersections are a nightmare then. Droves of
kids are walking to school and crossing/ jaywalking across these intersections some are on bikes even—and they are NOT
heeding any kind of traffic signals or signs because they are kids of course. Many cars are racing through yellow lights and
people sitting in intersections at red lights because they tried to fit through. We have seen lots of accidents, a lot of honking
and near misses. My son’s Pinnacle soccer coach was just in an accident this past Friday during pickup when a man in a car
not paying attention to stopped traffic on Mayo slammed into the back of him causing his car to hit the car in front of him,
which was driven by a student. It happens all the time because of the sheer volume of cars and kids and mayhem happening
during these times. It is only a matter of time before a kid is seriously maimed or killed at this intersection/area.
I live across the street in Fireside, a stone’s throw from this land where they are going to build. My son attends the high
school and my twin girls will attend next fall and then my youngest will attend in two years. We are stuck for a long time
with whatever the powers that be decide should go here. I worry about the influx of traffic and congestion, the problems it
brings to us as nearby residents, by way of safety especially—but also being a single mom I bought this home two years ago
for its close proximity to school for my kids to walk to local schools and the safe neighborhood feel. But I’m worried at the
potential drop in property values if they start putting in crappy shops or gas stations or smoke vape shops, causing our nice
residential area to look, smell and sound like a truck stop dump attracting transients and homelessness, no doubt.
I know money will likely win out in the end, and something will be built here. It’s a shame the school district couldn’t have
bought a piece of this property for added parking for the students at school because as it is currently, only seniors can park
in the school lot, which is asinine. The principal at Pinnacle has even told parents last week they have addressed safety and
traffic issues to Vestar but ultimately can’t have a definitive say in this land development.
City officials have a duty to protect the interests of the residents here who live and work and pay taxes.
These developers have the monetary means to at least put an-over-the street walkway /sidewalk bridge from the Mayo/Black
Mtn crosswalk over to the school so our kids aren’t playing Frogger in traffic through red and green lights as they currently
do every single school day. The existing walking bridge (see attached picture) that some idiot designed and installed years
ago is out of the way for kids to walk, located south at the 51 interchange, at the dog park entrance, so they would have to
walk down there then back around to go back up to the school—it’s an extra 10-15 min of walking —not a single soul is
doing that and that pedestrian bridge remains not utilized.
My question: Could the city mandate the developer to at least relocate the pedestrian bridge to the problem/ busy
intersection at the school instead of that bridge uselessly sitting down the street out of the way? (I included a pic of
bridge area)
If something is built here eventually, I hope the people in charge will think first of the safety of students and residents over
the quick buck they’ll make in revenue at the site.
Thank you for hearing me,
Andrea Remke,
Phoenix resident of Fireside at Desert Ridge
From:
Richards, Dan
To:
PDD Long Range Planning; Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2 Black Mountain Village
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:35:48 AM
Attachments:
image001.png
Grocery Store options.docx
Dear Mr. Grande and Councilman Waring,
I submitted an email on September 13 pertaining to my opposition to the proposed development .
One of the points made in my previous email was stating the amount of gas stations and grocery
stores within a 3-mile radius of the Deer Valley and Black Mountain intersection. I mentioned 11 gas
stations within a 3-mile radius, but the correct number is 12 gas stations.
It was brought to my attention that Gammage and Burnham met with the residents of Sky Crossing
shared an exhibit showing the lack of gas stations and grocery store options within a 5-mile radius.
They failed to show all the options south of the 101 in their exhibit, which is incredibly misleading. I
have attached a map that shows all the gas stations and grocery stores in a 3-mile radius. If you
change your search to a 4-mile radius, you find 18-gas stations. The grocery store options are quite
vast as well.
Grocery Stores included within a 4-mile radius include:
Costco
Walmart
Target
Sprouts Market Express
2 Fry’s
2 Albertson’s
Food City
Please take this into consideration when Vestar continues to tell people that Desert Ridge is lacking
grocery and gas station options. It’s simply not true. Our neighbors do not want this development
to be built. We all live in the residential superblock portion of Desert Ridge. If we wanted to live
within walking distance to restaurants, we would have moved closer to Desert Ridge Marketplace.
This isn’t for the residents of Desert Ridge. They’re looking at this parcel because they want the
traffic from the 51.
Thanks,
[strand.com]
Dan Richards
Strand Associates, Inc.®
602.437.3733 ext. 6052
dan.richards@strand.com | www.strand.com [strand.com]
Excellence in EngineeringSM
Desert Ridge is not lacking grocery and gas station options
12 gas station within a 3-mile radius of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd Intersection
18 gas stations shown within a 4-mile radius of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Blvd Intersection
Grocery Stores included within a 4-mile radius include:
x
Costco
x
Walmart
x
Target
x
Sprouts Market Express
x
2 Fry’s
x
2 Albertson’s
x
Food City
From:
eva rohr
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
STOP REZONIBG BLACK MOUNTAIN - PERIOD!!
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:36:26 PM
eva rohr
4726 e casey ln
cave creek az 85331
480 363 7967
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:28:45 PM
Name
Jessica Sconyers
Email
jessicasconyers@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert Peak
Support Comments
I work at pinnacle high school. Traffic there is a nightmare and will only get worse with the addition of a
shopping center.
From:
Ralph Valenzi
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Super Block D Ridge
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:33:37 PM
I am very much opposed to rezoning this property to commercial
I am a resident of Fireside and with the school traffic, adding a commercial development would make that worse
In addition, we don’t need more development in our area. We already have the Marketplace and that is sufficient for
our community
Ralph Valenzi
3629 E Zachary Drive
Sent from my iPhone
From:
C Dunn
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC; ppd.longrange@phoenix.gov
Subject:
Vestar"s Development Amendment and Zoning Requests for Superblock 12
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:13:35 PM
To All Concerned With This Issue:
I recently attended a Desert Ridge Community Association meeting in which
representatives for Vestar presented a rough sketch of their development plan for
approximately 20 acres carved out of Superblock 12. Listening to them, one would
surmise that this development was for the benefit of our neighborhood. They
discussed a neighborhood grocery store, some small retail businesses, and dining
options. A rather straightforward design, you might think. What Vestar’s rep didn’t
mention was the inclusion of a gas station, fast food drive-throughs, and even a city
bus stop. A plan that sounded innocent enough at the time now begs the question
of how a development such as this would impact our neighborhood.
Vestar wants to rezone Superblock 12 from an R-2 residential designation to a C-2
commercial designation. With this rezoning would come a commercial
development, such as Vestar’s, right at our back door. There are many troubling
issues associated with this proposal. I am limiting my comments to the
environmental impact that Vestar’s proposal would have on our community.
One of the most significant pollutants of our environment is gas stations. For
instance, during fueling, toxic compounds such as Benzene (a known carcinogen),
Ethyl Benzene, Toluene, and Xylene (BTEX) are released into the air. Likewise,
these same compounds will pollute the air when there is leakage from the storage
tank vents. Spills from fueling and spills from emptying tanker trucks can occur,
causing soil, groundwater, surface water and air contamination. Even idling
engines of vehicles contribute to air pollution with the release of harmful
chemicals, gases, and particles. Add to this the road noise associated with an
overwhelming number of vehicles driving in and out of the gas station and one
must conclude that gas stations are one of the most significant polluters of our
environment.
Grocery stores and fast food restaurants are right behind gas stations when we
consider the extent to which they pollute the environment. The average grocery
store emits almost two tons of carbon dioxide from the electricity and natural gas
that it uses each year. In addition to that, grocery stores and fast food restaurants
generate tons of litter and garbage yearly. Proper disposal of these then becomes
a major issue. If strict guidelines aren’t followed, we are then dealing with air and
soil pollution, in addition to the environmental issues posed by rodents and other
pests attracted to the area. Another concern is the amount of traffic generated by
these businesses. Their customer traffic, their delivery trucks, and their trash
collection vehicles make a substantial contribution to both noise and air pollution.
Lastly, it is not surprising that air pollution is the direct result of food preparation.
With the kitchen exhaust fans we have the release of organic aerosol into the
environment. With grills, stoves and ovens we have the release of formaldehyde,
carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide into the air. Naturally, these airborne
particulates are inhaled by everyone nearby. With ongoing exposure, these
particulates can be extremely harmful to individuals. This is especially true for
asthmatics and individuals dealing with long-term breathing problems such as
COPD.
It is obvious that the environmental impact of Vestar's proposed development
would not be limited to noise, air, soil, and light pollution. Their proposal would
guarantee both traffic pollution and people pollution, as well. Is it fair to assume
that crime in our neighborhood would not be far behind, if Vestar's proposal were
to be approved?
The negative impact that Vestar’s commercial development would have on our
neighborhood far outweighs any benefits of a grocery store, a gas station, and fast
food restaurants. With these services and many more just minutes away in the
Desert Ridge Marketplace, we don’t need them in our own back yard.. We must
keep Superblock 12 zoned R-2 Residential, as it was originally intended.
Please say NO to Vestar.
Carolyn Dunn
3752 E Covey Lane
Fireside Community
From:
Greg Nelson
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning of Superblock 12
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:41:45 PM
RE:
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2
Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Case No. 1-39-23
Mr Grande,
In exploring the information on the proposed rezoning of Superblock 12 in our community, I
wanted to express my concerns and “no” vote on this land being used for commercial use.
While living in the community for nearly 18 years, this would have a negative impact on the
overall feel which is contrary to what the developers are trying to market to us. The increased
traffic would contribute to further noise pollution as well as the increased opportunity for
crime and trash.
This property is directly across the street from a large high school where new drivers try to
sharpen their new skills and this commercial development would lead to an increase in
accidents as well as fear of children / pedestrians being hit while walking to the surrounding
schools from this intersection (1 high school, 1 middle school, and 2 elementary schools
within a 1 mile radius).
We have seen migration of homeless around our community, near the Desert Ridge mall, and
could only see the future migration to this new shopping area which is a huge safety concern
for my family and other neighbors who bought in the area for the enjoyment of being able to
walk or ride to neighborhood parks and trails.
Lastly, adding a grocery store no matter small or large would not serve a purpose of improving
our service needs. We already have plenty of choices in a short distance around us.
Thank you for taking the time to accept and hopefully take our concerns into account.
Greg Nelson
From:
Deanna Guttilla
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Regarding rezoning the block at Deer Valley Rd and Black Mountain next to Pinnacle High School.
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:59:51 PM
Hello Mr Grande,
My name is Deanna Guttilla. I have been a homeowner and resident in Fireside and have
happily raised three children here since 2011.
I’m writing in regard to case number GPA-DSTV-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2.
The block of land at Deer Valley Rd and Black Mountain Rd is up for possible rezoning to
commercial land use.
As much as I feel we could use a small grocery such as Trader Joe’s, and would love a little
upscale outdoor mall area, I’m opposed to rezoning to commercial land. It could have
several negative and dangerous consequences for the kids and the traffic flow.
Since the freeway exit was built, the community has seen more accidents on Black Mountain
in front of the high school and a daily back up of traffic. People drive very fast. It is already
dangerous for the kids crossing the road, at the intersection, to get to school every morning
and afternoon.
The proposed plan for rezoning would bring even more traffic to the road in front of the high
school. Especially if a grocery with a gas station is built.
In addition, a building complex with a fast food drive thru and gas station could likely bring
an increase in crime, such as drug sales, right into an area where there are over a thousand kids
every day.
Because of the increased danger to the kids in the neighborhood, and at the high school, I am
opposed to rezoning the land to commercial use. It needs to stay residential.
Thank you for your time,
Deanna Guttilla
Resident of Fireside
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Tracy Kaczmarek
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Re zoning
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:31:40 PM
Hello,
I would just like to make my opposition to proposed re-zoning of land at Deer Valley/Black Mountain and planned
development.
I live in Fireside, and my backyard faces Black Mountain. When building our house, we were told this land was
NOT zoned for commercial development. As it stands now, traffic is a huge issue. The area is already extremely
busy, with Pinnacle HS traffic and regular flow. Essentially, there is no “flow”. I encourage you to observe what
the traffic pattern is daily. It is near impossible to get out of my neighborhood some mornings, due to chaotic
traffic.
My backyard and even my bedroom face Black Mtn Blvd. We are directly behind the view fence. I cannot imagine
the noise, lights, and traffic this would bring to an already congested area!! I am also greatly concerned with safety,
as we have both a high school and elementary school nearby. I could go on, listing all the reasons this is a horrible
idea….but I am sure you have been informed by other residents. Please— this was NOT the premise and agreement
of said parcel, prior to building my house. This is a RESIDENTIAL area!! I will be attending the October 3rd
meeting.
Thank you for your time.
Tracy Kaczmarek
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Amy Kenney
To:
PDD Long Range Planning; Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Proposed Desert Ridge Rezoning - OPPOSED
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:31:53 AM
Anthony,
I am writing to send in my “vote" as I am VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to the rezoning for a variety of reasons.
Please refer to the following:
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2
Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Case No. 1-39-23
We do NOT need commercial development in our quiet and already “convenient” homes and neighborhood.
There is ample access 1 mile away (or less!) to gas stations, conveniences galore, grocery stores, etc and RETAIL
galore.
Traffic, crime, noise, all would increase…..this is not something that is welcome….
Thank you for your consideration.
Amy Kenney
Ringtail Way
Fireside, Desert Ridge
Phoenix, AZ 85050
602-696-2639
From:
Dessert
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC; pad.longrange@phoenix.gov
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:55:52 PM
Re: GPA-DSTV-
2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
NO! NO! NO!
TO BLACK MOUNTAIN VILLAGE!!!
I bought my house in Scarlet Ridge 13 years ago knowing I would be living in a safe residential area. Trying to put a
business right next to my house is wrong in so many ways. And to do a bait and switch with me and all the
homeowners is appalling!
We have enough traffic and unfortunately have had accidents with children being injured on the street at at the high
school as it is. And there’s already been issues with homeless people sleeping under the bridge. Bringing in retail
would only add to this on all accounts. And we certainly don’t need more of either to ruin our neighborhood and
injure our children!
I am hoping you have enough respect your homeowners to put this terrible idea to rest and find another location
more suitable for this type of retail. We want to continue to keep our neighborhood safe! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Blythe Lipman
Sent from my iPhone
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:52:51 PM
Name
Suzanne Moon
Email
suzannemoonbear@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Paradise Peak West on Pinnacle Peak Rd. 85050
Support Comments
No! Not necessary. The neighborhood is Residential and we’d like it to stay that way.
From:
Andrea Nelson
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Proposed Desert Ridge Rezoning
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:12:22 AM
Dear long range planning committee-
I am writing as a homeowner and resident of the Fireside Community in Desert Ridge. I am opposed and concerned
that the proposed Vestar development North of Pinnacle High School would impact the safety of the neighborhood,
both in the businesses which are proposed, and in the traffic patterns. Additionally, proposing a gas station so close
to several residential neighborhood community homes has its own additional safety and health concerns.
These proposed safety hazards could destroy property values for the homes, and seems redundant based on the other
options so close by in Desert Ridge Marketplace- which I understand is already owned by Vestar.
The safety of our families and the neighborhood children is at risk. Please help our community to vote against this
project.
Thank you.
Andrea Nelson, SPHR
480-495-5411
From:
Lisa Newman
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning Opposition to Superblock 12
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:30:07 AM
Hi Anthony,
I am a resident of Fireside and am emailing about the proposition to rezone a section of Superblock 12 from residential
to commercial property. I would like to voice my opposition to the following amendment requests case numbers:
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2
Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Case No. 1-39-23
I vote to keep this residential.
Thank you,
Lisa Newman
From:
Rebecca Oakes
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
RE: Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2; Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2; Case No. 1-39-23
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:10:06 PM
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2
Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Case No. 1-39-23
I am writing to you to register my strong disapproval of proposed amendments (case numbers
listed above) to modify existing zoning from residential to commercial.
Our homes in Fireside at Desert Ridge were built under the Desert Ridge Specific Plan. The
plan promised clean, quiet, and safe neighborhoods because commercial activity was placed in
the “commercial core”. Commercial activity in the “residential superblocks” is strictly limited
to minor “conveniences” of no more than 3 acres and drive through operations are prohibited.
The land at Deer Valley and Black Mountain is designated residential under the plan. Vestar,
the developer of the Desert Ridge Marketplace, now wants to change this for their own
financial gain; if the Desert View Planning Committee and city of Phoenix vote for the change
of zoning, and approve the plan to put in a 20-acre shopping center (reported to contain drive-
through fast food, drive-through coffee, a gas station, a grocery of an unknown name and type,
and who knows what else), this will cause great harm to my family and neighbors.
You see, my family lives in the closest section of Fireside to Pinnacle HS, and the proposed
shopping center. We already suffer through the pedestrian and vehicle traffic that invades the
streets of our neighborhood when school is in session and for other events held at the HS.
Students and parents drive at unsafe speeds down 36th Street and Abraham Dr. Additionally,
at drop off and pick up times, cars are lined up and/or idling as drivers wait to drop off or pick
up their students, blocking our way in and out, causing us to "play chicken" to maneuver down
the narrowed streets. Some of these students walk through our desert wash as a short cut to
those cars dropping off/waiting to pick up.
This is a neighborhood where many children walk to Fireside Elementary School, located a
short distance away. So not only is driving in, through and out of our neighborhood difficult
and would most likely become dangerous as traffic increases in an area not planned for such
commercial development, it is not safe for small children to safely walk to school.
In addition to the dangerous situations we face within our neighborhood, it can be all but
impossible to safely leave our neighborhood at these times - the southern exit, on to Mayo
Blvd. is right turn only and is very close to the Mayo/Black Mountain Blvd intersection. The
northern exit on to Deer Valley Rd. is hard to turn left onto during high traffic times.
To put it more clearly - leaving our neighborhood becomes even more difficult and dangerous
with increased vehicle traffic that comes with commercial development - especially trying to
go south onto Black Mountain Blvd AND west onto Deer Valley. We only have two VERY
flawed entrances/exits that in the best of times is tricky and not very convenient OR safe. We
esentially have to chose to limit leaving our neighborhood or taking the increased risk of
attempting to go south or west in less than safe traffic conditions. How does this benefit our
residential community?!? I predict that vehicle (and pedestrian) accidents will dramatically
increase if this shopping center is approved.
There is nothing that can be commercially built and nothing beneficial from a retail standpoint
that makes this development worth if for my family and residential neighborhood. There are
plenty of retail options at Desert Ridge and other close shopping centers.
Relatedly, are the members of the Desert View Planning Committee and Phoenix City Council
members aware that the parking lot of the proposed shopping center would in fact become an
overflow parking lot for Pinnacle HS students who do not have a parking pass to park at the
school? I would imagine prospective tenants would not be pleased to have the parking spaces
used by people not spending money at their establishments and making it harder for those who
want to spend money to find somewhere to park. Also, just ask security and management
about the issues surrounding teens hanging around Desert Ridge Marketplace - it will be much
easier for some students to hang out in the same manner at this proposed shopping center.
Has the city of Phoenix specifically done a traffic study of this area, taking this
commercial development into account? How would the council plan to ameliorate the
above stated traffic issues? What about environmental studies looking at the increase
noise, light and exhaust pollution that will directly impact the surrounding residential
neighborhoods?
We are appalled by this bait-and-switch, and worried about the crime, noise, litter, pollution,
and traffic nightmares that will come with this monstrosity.
Sincerely,
Rebecca J. Oakes
3608 E Salter Dr
Phoenix, 85050
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From:
Richards, Dan
To:
PDD Long Range Planning; Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2 Black Mountain Village Opposition
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 4:53:23 PM
Attachments:
Fireside Petitions.pdf
Dear Mr. Grande and Councilman Waring,
Please find attached a petition on behalf of the residents of Fireside Community opposing the
rezoning of the SW corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Boulevard.
Thanks,
Dan Richards
September 21, 2023
Anthony Grande
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
Zoning Section
200 W Washington Street, Second Floor
Phoenix AZ 85003
Reference:GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Dear. Mr. Grande:
On behalf of the residents of Fireside Community, noted in the attached petition, we are opposed
to the proposed rezoning of the Parcel 212-38-023B. The families that built in this area did so
knowing that they would have a safe, quiet area for their children to grow up around. In
proposing the zoning amendment, the developers would like to change the use from residential
(2-5 du per acre) to commercial. We believe this proposed change would result in unacceptable
levels of risk to health and safety.
This commercial development proposal suggests parking for 580 cars and contains 3
access/egress points just off Mayo immediately across from Pinnacle High School with no
provision for safe crossing or pedestrian/bike safety. Further the traffic in this area is already an
issue. In speaking with the Phoenix Police Traffic Bureau, it is clear they have received
numerous complaints about existing safety issues experienced at the intersection of Black
Mountain and Deer Valley Roads. The proposed rezoning would only exacerbate these issues.
The explanation letter for the project describes that for community benefit, the project has the
potential to “increase health” and “reduce transportation burdens” of area residents by creating a
walkable/bikeable retail/grocery destination and “may reduce emissions from residents driving to
Desert Ridge Marketplace.” These statements are unproven and unsupported by the conceptual
design. While this is being promoted as a much-needed commercial alternative for the residents
in Desert Ridge, this will increase the volume of traffic coming from south of the 101, off the 51
exit. This development would increase transportation burdens and emissions in this area.
Residents who likely would have driven to Desert Ridge are now going to be driving to our
neighborhood.
There is no traffic impact or air quality study mentioned. Furthermore, it will increase both light
and sound pollution in the area. As such, the Fireside neighbors that have signed the attached
petition stand against the proposed rezoning and ask that the City reject the developer’s
application for rezoning.
Sincerely,
Dan Richards
From:
Richards, Dan
To:
PDD Long Range Planning; Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2 Black Mountain Village Opposition
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:01:51 PM
Attachments:
Pinnacle Petitions.pdf
Dear Mr. Grande and Councilman Waring,
Please find attached a petition on behalf of concerned parents of Pinnacle High School students
opposing the rezoning of the SW corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain Boulevard. Please add
this and the Fireside Community petition to the case file that will be submitted to the Desert View
Village Committee. There are a ton of additional parents that would have signed this petition, but
we found that this was more difficult one to get in front of the parents. We were not legally allowed
to solicit our petition on the school property so we are still trying to figure out the best way to get
through to all the parents.
Thanks,
Dan Richards
September 21, 2023
Anthony Grande
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
Zoning Section
200 W Washington Street, Second Floor
Phoenix AZ 85003
Reference:GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
Dear. Mr. Grande:
On behalf of concerned parents of Pinnacle High School students, noted in the attached petition,
we are opposed to the proposed rezoning of the Parcel 212-38-023B. We believe the proposed
development by Vestar poses significant risks to safety in the form of traffic congestion, air,
noise, and light pollution. We believe this proposed change would result in unacceptable levels
of risk to health and safety.
There is an existing issue with high-traffic volume that does not respect the posted speed limits
near Pinnacle High School, as commuters travel to Interstate 51. This zoning change will only
heighten this problem and create a more dangerous situation for our children, who deserve the
ability to walk to and from their school safely each day. The proposed rezoning would only
exacerbate these issues, increasing traffic volumes both northbound and southbound. There is no
traffic impact or air quality study included in this proposal.
The explanation letter for this project suggested “The addition of quick service food and retail
options at this location will provide a safe alternative to the students at nearby Pinnacle High
School before school, after school and during the lunch hour.” And “School Principal Chad
Smith indicated that the proposed development would potentially reduce the number of off-
campus trips by car.” Pinnacle is a closed campus for all students except Seniors, so this will not
benefit students during the lunch hour. I would highly recommend that you independently meet
with the Principal of Pinnacle High School who will paint you an entirely different picture of his
views for this project. He is strongly opposed to this development and we feel Vestar has
misrepresented his concerns to help benefit their proposal.
Please take into consideration the Parents of Pinnacle students who have signed the attached
petition. Our children do not need these distractions directly next door from their classrooms.
We stand against the proposed rezoning and ask that the City reject the developer’s application
for rezoning.
Sincerely,
Dan Richards
From:
Jennifer Larson Popnoe
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Fw: Case#GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:29:05 PM
From: Jennifer Larson Popnoe <rxlarson@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:36 PM
To: anthony.grande@phoenix.gov <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Case#GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2
Dear Mr. Anthony Grande,
Ten years ago, I welcomed a beautiful baby boy. At the time we were living in an older
community in North Scottsdale. We knew it was time to move and find that perfect place to
raise a family. A place he could walk to school, ride his bike, trick or treat in a safe family-
oriented neighborhood. Luckily, we found the perfect place, Fireside at Desert Ridge. It has
been the perfect fit for our family. We have made many friends that are like family. My son
feels safe to walk to school, ride his bike to the park and play outside. He was crushed when
we told him of the situation that is happening in our neighborhood. He knew he would no
longer be able to due to the increase in traffic, construction, panhandlers etc. this will bring to
our community.
The community we loved and were told that the space was zoned for residential construction
for the possibility of new friends instead of commercial that will only attract who knows what
off the freeway into our backyard. This once quiet safe community is going to be thrust into
the middle of a shopping center that will only risk our kids safety, decrease our property
values, increase criminal activity and ruin our close-knit happy community. I ask you to
imagine yourself in this situation. Wouldn't you do anything you could to protect your
children and the future of your community?
Please don't let another big corporation ruin what little is left of our small town community.
We are fortunate to have Desert Ridge Marketplace, Costco, and many other options just
down the street that offer everything we need and more. I ask you to please consider the
needs of your fellow community members; we chose this beautiful neighborhood to avoid the
dense, congested, commercial areas and enjoy our small piece of Phoenix. Please support us
in continuing to raise our families in this beautiful please we call home. No Black Mountain
Village!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Larson Popnoe
3622 E Half Hitch Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
J Popnoe
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Re: Opposition to commercial rezoning request in Desert Ridge
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:18:49 PM
Importance:
High
Received an out of office message from Mr. Grande, but want to be certain my
communication is included on the record in this matter. Thank you.
Justin J. Popnoe
3622 E Half Hitch Place
Phoenix, AZ 85050
m: 480.798.0004
From: J Popnoe
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:17 PM
To: Anthony.Grande@phoenix.gov <Anthony.Grande@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Opposition to commercial rezoning request in Desert Ridge
Mr. Grande ---
I write you in hopes of garnering your support for residents (and our children) in Desert Ridge.
I was frustrated to learn of Vestar's rezoning request (GPA-DSTV-2-23-2, GPA-DSTV-3-23-2, and Z-39-
23-2) geared towards generating massive profits despite the risks and negative impacts created for
residents. I live a short distance from the parcel, and am already a firsthand witness to the daily debacle
of traffic & pedestrian issues near the high school & in my neighborhood (Copper View). Radically
changing the existing plan (that we as homeowners considered a promise to properly manage our
community) to introduce a massive grocer, gas station, fast food, etc. will only create more risks,
especially for our neighborhood children.
I'm incensed with the thought that there would be support despite the many issues (noise, pollution,
crime) that this commercial entity will drop into the heart of our community. My son is currently a fifth
grader at Fireside Elementary, which is also a short distance from the parcel. The most extreme risks are
created for high schoolers --- easy access to alcohol/nicotine, no oversight, traffic --- but nearby, our most
vulnerable will now also pay the price if Vestar's greed is satisfied by lining up behind the ask to mangle
our closeknit community.
I plead with you to support homeowners and residents by opposing this rezoning request. This
parcel should stay zoned for residential use to allow more families to join our thriving community. Vestar
can achieve their profit targets using one of the multiple, available parcels in the area already zoned for
commercial use. Please help protect our community and families.
Respectfully,
Justin J. Popnoe
3622 E Half Hitch Place
Phoenix, AZ 85050
m: 480.798.0004
From:
Laura Richards
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC; PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Subject: Black Mountain Village (GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2)
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:33:56 PM
Dear Mr. Grande and Councilman Waring,
I built my home in Fireside over 10 years ago, with my backyard facing Black Mountain Boulevard. I have
a view fence, paid a premium for my lot and was promised the land behind my home across Black
Mountain Blvd was zoned as single-family residential. My husband and I have 3 sons who were toddlers
at the time. Now, they are teenagers attending Explorer Middle School and Pinnacle High. We did much
research to find the perfect neighborhood/lot to build our house and raise our family. I am opposed to the
Black Mountain Village Commercial Development. My reasons for opposing the project include:
Horrific traffic when one considers the daily chaos that exists at the adjoining high school and
nearby elementary school.
Threats to the safety of students at the high school and nearby elementary school.
Introduction of twenty-four-hour noise, light, and air pollution into a residential environment,
specifically concerning since our bedroom windows will look out over this development.
Establishing a 24-hour hang-out for unsupervised adolescents from the adjoining high school.
Litter, crime, vandalism and transient individuals.
Pollution from cars lined up at drive-through operations.
Lack of any reasonable justification for a major amendment to the Desert Ridge Specific Plan to
the detriment of innocent homebuyers who relied on the plan.
Decrease in property values for residents of Fireside and Sky Crossing.
Diversion of traffic from SR 51 that would otherwise head west on SR 101.
We love our Fireside and Desert Ridge Community. Please take these points into consideration and help
us to preserve the sanctity of this beautiful area of Phoenix, that we feel good to call our home. Thank you
for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura Richards
From:
wroodenburg@cox.net
To:
Anthony M Grande; PDD Long Range Planning
Cc:
Council District 2 PCC; Council District 1 PCC; Council District 3 PCC; Council District 4; Council District 5 PCC;
Council District 6 PCC; Council District 7 PCC; Council District 8 PCC
Subject:
Letter of Explanation by Resident regarding zoning GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 and Case GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case Z-39-
23-2
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 4:12:13 PM
Attachments:
Letter of Explanation Resident Final.docx
Dear Council members,
A rezoning request was submitted by the attorneys of Gammage & Burnham on behalf of Vestar to
convert a Residentially zoned 20 acres into a Commercial zone (C2).
It seems like this council asked 10 very pertinent questions to further explain how this proposal
would impact the neighborhood and they submitted their answers in a Letter of Explanation (dated
July 16st)
I assume the explanation was accepted and the case was subsequently filed. GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
and Case GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case Z-39-23-2
Although the Letter of Explanation by this law firm indicated that support for this proposal was
abundant. I’m writing to you to let you know that nothing is further from the truth. This proposal
should be denied.
In fact, this proposal has triggered a lot of opposition from the residents in Desert Ridge, because it
is proposed adjacent to our High School and Elementary School and contrary to what the attorneys
stated, WILL damage our community. There are many more reasons for opposing this case which are
explained in my version of the attached “Letter of Explanation Resident”
I hope that the detail and the amount of work I put into writing this gives you a good summary of
what is at stake and that the current version of our Master Community specific plan is what
residents are expecting.
This does not entail allowing 20 acres of big box commercial businesses, who will be creating a lot of
issues for all residents and schools to deal with in the coming year.
I urge you to deny this proposal in all its forms.
Rather than outlining the issues we anticipate, I have included alternatives for you to consider and
suggested items that are within our plan and would benefit our community and make it an even
better place to live.
If the developer’s goal is to add a new brand of grocery store to the area, please note that there are
plenty of commercial zones available to build on immediately, which is also highlighted in the
appendices.
In my previous contact with the City, I have raised awareness regarding the traffic situation around
our schools and I also rallied our community to participate in the survey for Vision Zero.
I was pleased to see that within the budget approved by this council, you have allocated money for
schools to improve a “Safe Route To School”.
This proposal would endanger our kids walking to school with the increase of local traffic and non-
resident traffic and ruin our community with big box retailers, alcohol and cigarette sales near
schools, fast food restaurants and gas stations.
Please deny this proposal completely.
Thank you for your consideration.
Regards
Wouter Roodenburg.
Wouter Roodenburg
Resident Fireside Desert Ridge
21507 N 39th Terrace
Phoenix, AZ 85050
City of Phoenix
Planning and Development Department & City Council
200 W. Washington Street, 2nd ŇŽŽƌ
Phoenix, AZ 85003
RE: SWC of Deer Valley Drive and Black DŽƵŶƚĂŝŶWĂƌŬǁĂLJ͖ DŝŶŽƌ'ĞŶĞƌĂůWůĂŶĂŶĚDĂũŽƌ^ƉĞĐŝĮĐWůĂŶ
amendment request.
To whom it may concern:
/͛ ŵǁƌŝƟŶŐƚŽLJŽƵĂƐĂĐŽŶĐĞƌŶĞĚƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŝŵƉĂĐƚĞĚďLJƚŚĞƌĞnjŽŶŝŶŐƌĞƋƵĞƐƚƐGPA-DSTV-2-23-2 and
Case GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case Z-39-23-2
Upon reading tŚĞ>ĞƩĞƌŽĨ džƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƚŽLJŽƵďLJƚŚĞĂƩŽƌŶĞLJƐŽĨ'ĂŵŵĂŐĞΘƵƌŶŚĂŵ
(GBlaw), dated July 16th, 2023 (rev July 10th͕ ϮϬϮϯͿ͕ /ĨĞĞůƚŚĂƚLJŽƵƐŚŽƵůĚĂůƐŽŚĂǀĞƚŚĞŽƚŚĞƌƉĞƌƐƉĞĐƟǀĞ
ƚŽƚŚĞŐƌĞĂƚƋƵĞƐƟŽŶƐLJŽƵƐƵďŵŝƩĞĚƌĞŐĂƌĚŝŶŐƚŚŝƐƉƌŽƉŽƐĂů͘
First ĂŶĚĨŽƌĞŵŽƐƚ͕ 'ůĂǁŝŶĨŽƌŵƐLJŽƵĂƚƚŚĞĞŶĚŽĨƚŚĞŝƌůĞƩĞƌƚŚĂƚ͞ sĞƐƚĂƌŚĂƐƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚƉŽƐŝƟǀĞ
feedback from the ĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ. As the Site Plan has evolved, the applicant and
sĞƐƚĂƌŚĂǀĞŵĞƚǁŝƚŚƚŚĞƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶŝŶŽƌĚĞƌƚŽŬĞĞƉƚŚĞŵŝnformed and updated on the project. The
ĐŽŶƟŶƵŽƵƐƋƵĞƐƟŽŶƚŚĂƚŚĂƐďĞĞŶĂƐŬĞĚƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚƚŚŝƐŽƵƚƌĞĂĐŚŝƐ͞ tŚĞŶǁŝůůLJŽƵƐƚĂƌƚĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ͍͟
dŚĞĞĂŐĞƌŶĞƐƐŽĨƚŚŝƐĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJƚŽŚĂǀĞƐŚŽƉƉŝŶŐĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞƐ͕ ŐƌŽĐĞƌLJŝŶƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌ͕ ƐŝŵƉůLJĐĂŶŶŽƚďĞ
overstateĚ͘ ͞
This statement was completely misleading and unfounded. When we confronted the Desert Ridge
ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶĂďŽƵƚƚŚŝƐƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞŝƌŵŽŶƚŚůLJŵĞĞƟŶŐ͕ ƚŚĞLJĐůĂŝŵĞĚƚŚĂƚƚŚĞLJĂƌĞ͞
ũƵƐƚĐŽŶĐĞƌŶĞĚǁŝƚŚĂƉƉůLJŝŶŐƚŚĞΘZ͛ ƐŽĨƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĂŶĚĐĂŶŶŽƚďĞƐƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐĞŝƚŚĞƌƐŝĚĞŽĨƚŚŝƐ
proposal”. Who did GBlaw quote here and in what capacity? It cannot be further from the truth.
tŚLJĚŝĚƚŚĞZŶŽƚƌƵŶƚŚŝƐďLJƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐŝƚƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ͍ Was this the basis for LJŽƵƌĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ
to decided to move forward? ŝĚƚŚĞĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ assumed that the support was already there based on
that statement?
A lot of people do NOT agree with this proposal, it was started under wrong pretenses and now the
community has ƚŽƐƉĞŶĚŽƵƌƟŵĞĮŐŚƟŶŐƚŚŝƐƉƌŽƉŽƐĂů͘ This should have been stopped at the start
based on the guidelines – which I will highlight later on – ŽĨƚŚĞƐƉĞĐŝĮĐƉůĂŶĂŶĚƚŚĞĐŽŶŇŝĐƚƚŚĞƐŝƚĞŚĂƐ
near 2 schools͕ ĂīĞĐƟŶŐƚŚĞƐĂĨĞƚLJŽĨŬŝĚƐŐŽŝŶŐƚŽƐĐŚŽŽů͘ It is NOT in line with the Phoenix General plan
to create more residents walking somewhere, NOR do any of the fast food restaurants add to residents
ŐĞƫŶŐƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ͕ ŽƚŚĞƌthan queuing up behind each other at all the drive throughs. It will ruin our
community and if this passes then developers ǁŝůůĐŽŶƟŶƵĞƚŽĞdžƉĂŶĚĂŶĚƚƌLJƚŚĞƐĂŵĞƚŚŝŶŐŽŶŽƚŚĞƌ
ůŽĐĂƟŽŶƐ͘ WůĞĂƐĞƐƚŽƉƚŚŝƐŶŽǁ͕ ƐƟĐŬƚŽƚŚĞƉůĂŶ.
Please bear in mind that tŚĞƌĞŚĂƐďĞĞŶnjĞƌŽĞīŽƌƚƐĨƌŽŵĂŶLJŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶƚŽĂƐŬŽƵƌĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐǁŚĂƚ
we would like or need. Before this proposal, every resident was under the impression that we have a
ǀĞƌLJĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚƐƉĞĐŝĮĐƉůĂŶĨŽƌĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞǁŚŝĐŚĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJƉĞƌĨĞĐƚůLJĚĞƐĐƌŝďĞƐǁŚĂƚƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJǁŝůů
ůŽŽŬůŝŬĞŽŶĐĞŝƚ͛ ƐĮŶŝƐŚĞĚ͘ That is what people bought into and paid a premium to live in this area.
tŚĂƚLJŽƵǁŝůůŶŽƟĐĞ in subsequent events is the fact that GBlaw has started campaigning for support
AFTER ƚŚĞĮƌƐƚƉƵďůŝĐŵĞĞƟŶŐ͘ KƵƌĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJǁĂƐŐĞƫŶŐĂĚƐ;ĂƉƉĞŶĚŝdžϮͿƚŚĂƚĐƌĞĂƚĞĚĂŶŝŵƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ
of an innocent small neighborhood grocery store for people to quickly click on, not being informed of the
consequences or full plans͘ tŚLJĚŝĚ'ůĂǁŐŝǀĞLJŽƵƚŚĞŝŵƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞůĞƩĞƌŽĨĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶƚŚĂƚ
community support already existed?
Giving the push back that you have seen, how much value can be placed on any other answer provided
ŝŶƚŚĂƚůĞƩĞƌ͕ ŽƚŚĞƌƚŚĞŶ GBlaw ŚŝĚŝŶŐƚŚĞƌĞĂůŝŶƚĞŶƟŽŶƐof this developer. This developer wants to
make it 20 acres and put on a 50,000-ϭϬϬ͕ ϬϬϬƐƋŌŐƌŽĐĞƌLJƐƚŽƌĞ͕ ĨĂƐƚĨŽŽĚƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͕ ŐĂƐƐƚĂƟŽŶƐ͕
ŵŽƌĞƚƌĂĸĐŝŶŽƵƌĂƌĞĂ͘ /ƚƐŚŽǁs ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚŝƐƌĞŐĂƌĚĨŽƌŽƵƌŐƌĞĂƚĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĂŶĚŝƚĂůƐŽĐŽŶŇŝĐƚƐǁŝƚŚĂ
ůŽƚŽĨƚŚĞĚĞƐŝŐŶƉƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐŽĨŽƵƌƐƉĞĐŝĮĐƉůĂŶŽŶŵĂŶLJůĞǀĞůƐ͘ ƋƵĂůůLJĚĞĐĞƉƟǀĞǁĂƐƚŚĞŚŝŐŚůŝŐŚƟŶŐŽĨ
ĞdžŝƐƟŶŐƚƌĂĸĐŝƐƐƵĞƐĂƚƚŚĞĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞDĂƌŬĞƚƉůĂĐĞ͘ dŚĞŝƌƐŽůƵƟŽŶ͗ ŵŽǀĞĂůůƚŚĞƚƌĂĸĐŝƐƐƵĞƐĐůŽƐĞƌƚŽ
2 schools full of kids walking to school? Unacceptable.
tŚĂƚĂƌĞƚŚĞĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞƐ͍
There are no compromises to the current proposal. We (those who voted NO on ŽƵƌƉĞƟƟŽŶͿdo not
want 20 acres of commercial on that land. ƐĂƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĞĂŶĚĐŝƚLJĐŽƵŶĐŝů͕ LJŽƵƐŚŽƵůĚƐƟĐŬƚŽ
ƚŚĞĞdžŝƐƟŶŐŐƌĞĂƚĂŶĚƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ plan for Desert Ridge. This plan shows these superblock being Low Density
ZĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂů.
Perhaps you consider ŶĞǁƐƟƉƵůĂƟŽŶƐŝŶƚŚĞƉůĂŶĨŽƌƚŚĞŶĞdžƚƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂůďƵŝůĚĞƌƚŽƚĂŬĞŽŶƚŚĞ
ƵŶŝŶƚĞŶĚĞĚƚƌĂĸĐŝƐƐƵĞƐƚŚĂƚŚĂǀĞďĞĞŶĐƌĞĂƚĞĚŽǀĞƌƟŵĞĂŶĚƉŽƐƐŝďůLJĐƌĞĂƚĞĂŶĞǁĚƌŽƉŽīƌŽƵƚĞĨŽƌ
the highschool using 32nd street and increase the schools parking lots.(Appendix 8).
KƌƵƐŝŶŐƚŚĞsŝƐŝŽŶĞƌŽƉůĂŶ͕ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚďLJƚŚĞĐŽƵŶĐŝůƚŽƵƐĞ͞ ^ĂĨĞZŽƵƚĞƚŽ^ĐŚŽŽů͟ ŐƌĂŶƚƐƚŽŵĂŬĞŽƵƌ
ĚƌŽƉŽīĂƌĞĂƐƐĂĨĞƌ͘
ŶŽƚŚĞƌĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚŝƐĂůƌĞĂĚLJŵĞŶƟŽŶĞĚ/ŶŽƵƌĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJƉůĂŶ͕ ǁŽƵůĚďĞďƵŝůĚŝŶŐĂ>ŝďƌĂƌLJ
andͬ ŽƌWĂƌŬĂŶĚZŝĚĞƉĂƌŬŝŶŐůŽƚƐ͘ dŚĂƚǁŽƵůĚďĞĂŚƵŐĞďĞŶĞĮƚƚŽƚŚŝƐĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͕ ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJ
considering the fact that is right next to 2 schools. These things make sense.
hůƟŵĂƚĞůLJ͕ ŝĨƉĞŽƉůĞǁĂŶƚŵŽƌĞĐŚŽŝĐĞŝŶŐƌŽĐĞƌLJƐƚŽƌĞƐ͕ ƚŚĞŶƚŚĞƌĞĂƌĞƉƌĞ-approved njŽŶĞƐĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ
ǀĞƌLJĐůŽƐĞďLJ͘ ŝƚLJEŽƌƚŚĂůƐŽŚĂƐƌŽŽŵĨŽƌĂŶĂĚĚŝƟŽŶĂůŐƌŽĐĞƌLJƐƚŽƌĞĂŶĚĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJŚŽƐƚƐ;ĂƌĞĂů͊ Ϳ
neighborhood Sprouts convenience store. There is is land available on 56th and the freeway also. Plenty
ŽĨĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞƐĂŶĚŐŽŽĚĞŶŽƵŐŚƚŽhost their proposal, without ruining our neighborhood.
&ƵƌƚŚĞƌĚĞƚĂŝůƐŝŶƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞƚŽŽƌŝŐŝŶĂůƚŚĞ>ĞƩĞƌŽĨ džƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶ͘
/ǁĂŶƚƚŽĐŽŶƟŶƵĞǁŝƚŚŵy response to address the way ƚŚĞƐĞĂƩŽƌŶĞLJƐ chose to ĂŶƐǁĞƌLJŽƵƌƋƵĞƐƟŽŶƐ,
downplaying the impact it would have and leaving out important details that you should consider and be
aware of. They are experts to ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞLJŽƵŽŶůLJǁŝƚŚĚĞƚĂŝůƐƚŚĂƚƚŚĞLJ͛ ǀĞůĞĂƌŶĞĚŚĞůƉƐŐĞƫŶŐĂƉƉƌŽǀĂůƐ
from you ĂŶĚƉƵƚƚŚĞǁŚĞĞůƐŝŶŵŽƟŽŶ͘
They described it as ͞ ůŽǁŝŵƉĂĐƚ͟ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͘ ,ŽǁĚŽƚŚĞLJĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĞƚŚŝƐ͍ They claim
ƚŚĞƌĞŝƐŶŽĮŶĂůƉůĂŶ͘ KŶĐĞĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚƚŚĞLJĐĂŶĚŽǁŚĂƚƚŚĞLJǁĂŶƚ͘ Eƚhey’re proposing this to be next
to an elementary and high school and in the middle of a quit community, which is unacceptable because
of the dangers they’re introducing to the school and kids. ,ĂůĨ-truths are being told.
/ǁŽƵůĚůŝŬĞƚŽƐĞůĞĐƚĂĨĞǁŽĨLJŽƵƌƋƵĞƐƟŽŶƐĂŶĚƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĂŶŽƚŚĞƌƉĞƌƐƉĞĐƟǀĞ and have included
appendices to clarify my comments.
YƵĞƐƟŽŶƐ^ĞůĞĐƚĞĚ͗
Yϯ͖ ,ŽǁŵĂŶLJƉŽƚĞŶƟĂůŚŽƵƐŝŶŐƵŶŝƚƐǁŽƵůĚďĞĐƌĞĂƚĞĚŽƌůŽƐƚďLJĂƉƉƌŽǀŝŶŐĂŶĚŝŵƉůĞŵĞŶƟŶŐƚŚĞ
ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚ͍
'ůĂǁƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞƐƚĂƚĞƐ͗ ͞ dŚĞďĞŶĞĮƚŽĨďƌŝŶŐŝŶŐŵƵĐŚŶĞĞĚĞĚĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůƚŽƚŚŝƐĂƌĞĂĨĂƌŽƵƚǁĞŝŐŚƐƚŚĞ
minimal loss of housing from the proposed amendments”
DLJZĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ: dŚĞLJĨĂŝůƚŽŵĞŶƟŽŶƚŚĂƚthere are pre-ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůnjŽŶĞƐĂƌĞŽŶůLJϭďůŽĐŬŶŽƌƚŚ
of the proposed site along WŝŶŶĂĐůĞWĞĂŬĂŶĚůĞĂǀĞŽƵƚƚŚĞĨĂĐƚƚŚĂƚŝƚLJEŽƌƚŚƐƟůůŚĂƐϱϬйůĂŶĚ
available, whicŚŝƐĂĚũĂĐĞŶƚƚŽĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞŵĂƌŬĞƚƉůĂĐĞ͘ tŚLJǁŽƵůĚƚŚĞLJŶĞĞĚƚŽĂŵĞŶĚŽƵƌƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂů
master plan for 20 acres to insert a commercial development when bigger lots are available?
(See Appendix 1)
Q4: Is there a need for the proposed use(s) or ĚĞŶƐŝƚLJ;ŝĞƐͿŝŶƚŚĞƌĞƋƵĞƐƚĞĚůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͍
'ůĂǁƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞƐƚĂƚĞƐ͗ ͞ ƵŶŝŶƚĞŶĚĞĚĐŽŶƐĞƋƵĞŶĐĞƐŽĨĐƌĞĂƟŶŐƚŚĞůĂƌŐĞĂŶĚŚƵŐĞůLJƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵůĞƐĞƌƚ
ZŝĚŐĞDĂƌŬĞƚƉůĂĐĞĂŶĚƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐƌĞƚĂŝůƵƐĞƐŝƐƚŚĂƚƚŚĞŝŶƚĞŶƐŝƚLJŽĨƚŚŽƐĞƵƐĞƐŚĂƐůĞĚƚŽƚƌĂĸĐ
ĐŽŶŐĞƐƟŽŶƐĂŶĚparking issues.”
DLJZĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ: There was never any research done or input requested from residents regarding the
impact of the marketplace, nor were we asked what our needs are. This proposal is purely economical
and not ĚƌŝǀĞŶďLJĂŶŝĚĞŶƟĮĞĚŶĞĞĚ͘ My resƉŽŶƐĞǁŽƵůĚŚĂǀĞďĞĞŶƚŚĂƚ/ĐĂŶĐŽŶĮƌŵƚƌĂĸĐĐŽŶŐĞƐƟŽŶ
caused by drive through restaurants and those will remain and new ones will be created by their
proposal.
Their responses cŽŶƟŶƵĞƚŽĞŵƉŚĂƐŝƐƚŚĞcurrent ƚƌĂĸĐŝƐƐƵĞƐbut their proposal will bring ĞdžƉŽŶĞŶƟĂů
ŵŽƌĞƚƌĂĸĐto our neighborhood due to new (non resident) ƉĞŽƉůĞŶŽǁĐŚŽŽƐŝŶŐƚŽĐŽŵĞŽīƚŚĞϱϭĂƚ
Black Mountain blvd to get their groceries that previously went to the marketplace. Children are walking
home from Elementary School and thĞ,ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽůĂƌĞďĞŝŶŐƉƵƚĂƚƵŶŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌLJƌŝƐŬ͘
If I was ĂƐŬĞĚĨŽƌǁŚĂƚƚŚŝƐĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJŶĞĞĚƐ͕ ŝƚǁŽƵůĚďĞŵŽƌĞƌĞĐƌĞĂƟŽŶĂůƉĂƌŬƐ͕ ĂƉƌŽŵŝƐĞĚůŝďƌĂƌLJ͕
preserve the land for ,ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽůexpansion requirements to accommodate more students, parking and
a safĞƌƌŽƵƚĞƚŽƐĐŚŽŽůĂŶĚĚƌŽƉŽīareas around the school. That is what we need, not light, air, noise
ƉŽůůƵƟŽŶĂŶĚŐĂƐƐƚĂƟŽŶŽƌĂŶLJŽƚŚĞƌƐŚŽƉŶĞdžƚƚŽĂŚŝŐŚƐĐŚŽŽůĂŶĚĞůĞŵĞŶƚĂƌLJƐĐŚŽŽů͘ WĞŽƉůĞĂƌĞĂůƐŽ
very concerned about the crimes that go along with such a commercial center.
Qϱ͗ tŚĂƚŝŵƉĂĐƚǁŽƵůĚƚŚĞƉƌŽƉŽƐĂůĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚŚĂǀĞŽŶĂĚũĂĐĞŶƚŽƌŶĞĂƌďLJůĂŶĚ͍
'>ĂǁƐƚĂƚĞƐ͗ ͞ dŚĞĂĚĚŝƟŽŶŽĨƋƵŝĐŬƐĞƌǀŝĐĞĨŽŽĚĂŶĚƌĞƚĂŝůŽƉƟŽŶƐĂƚƚŚŝƐůŽĐĂƟŽŶǁŝůůƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĂƐĂĨĞ
ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞƚŽƚŚĞƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐĂƚŶĞĂƌďLJWŝŶŶĂĐůĞ,ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽůďĞĨŽƌĞƐĐŚŽŽů͕ ĂŌĞƌƐĐŚŽŽůĂŶĚĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞ
ůƵŶĐŚŚŽƵƌ͘ dŚĞƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚŵĞƚǁŝƚŚWŝŶŶĂĐůĞ,ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽůWƌŝŶĐŝƉal Chad Smith, who indicated that the
ƉƌŽƉŽƐĂůĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚǁŽƵůĚƉŽƚĞŶƟĂůůLJƌĞĚƵĐĞƚŚĞŶƵŵďĞƌŽĨŽī-campus trips by car”
DLJZĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ͗ dŚĞŝŵƉĂĐƚǁŝůůďĞďĂĚ͘ DŽƌĞƚƌĂĸĐ͕ DŽƌĞƉŽůůƵƟŽŶ͕ DŽƌĞƐŵĞůůƐ͕ DŽƌĞŚŽŵĞůĞƐƐƉĞŽƉůĞ
on corners, More cars idling, MoƌĞŶŽŝƐĞƐĂŶĚůŝŐŚƚƉŽůůƵƟŽŶŝŶƚŽƚŚĞŶŝŐŚƚ͘
PLUS Every parent knows that ƉƵƫŶŐƚĞŵƉƚĂƟŽŶŝŶĨƌŽŶƚŽĨƚĞĞŶĂŐĞƌƐ͕ ƚŚĞLJǁŝůůũƵŵƉŽŶƚŚĞŽĐĐĂƐŝŽŶƚŽ
ƐŬŝƉƐĐŚŽŽů͕ ĮŶĚĂǁĂLJƚŽďƵLJĂůĐŽŚŽůĂŶĚĐŝŐĂƌĞƩĞƐĂŶĚĐƌĞĂƚĞĂŚĂŶŐŽƵƚĨŽƌƚŚĞƐĞƚĞĞŶĂŐĞƌƐƚŚĂƚǁŝůů
lead to all sorts of trouble͕ ĮŐŚƚƐĂŶĚĐƌŝŵĞƐ͘ The school is a closed campus school, so only seniors that
are already driving themselves might be interested, but it also highlights their commercial interests in
this area and trying to capture this ĐĂƉƟve audience and provide bad fast food and other bad choices.
EŽƚŚŝŶŐƐĂĨĞĂďŽƵƚƚŚĞŝƌƉƌŽƉŽƐĂůƚŚĂƚǁŝůůďĞŶĞĮƚ,ŝŐŚƐĐŚŽŽůƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ͘
Secondly, /ǁŽƵůĚŚŝŐŚůLJƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚƚŚĂƚLJŽƵŝŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚůLJŵĞĞƚǁŝƚŚƚŚĞWƌŝŶĐŝƉĂůŽĨWŝŶŶĂĐůĞ,ŝŐŚ
School and Fireside ElĞŵĞŶƚĂƌLJ^ĐŚŽŽůĂŶĚƚŚĞLJǁŝůůƉĂŝŶƚLJŽƵĂŶĞŶƟƌĞůLJĚŝīĞƌĞŶƚƉŝĐƚƵƌĞĂŶĚƐƚƌŽŶŐůLJ
ŽƉƉŽƐĞƚŚŝƐĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͘ Don’t take my word for it. Please have someone verify this statement as this
was another technique to give you the impression that they reached out ǁŝƚŚĐŽŶĐĞƌŶĞĚƉĂƌƟĞƐĂŶĚ
only shared what they wanted to hear. Not their ĨƵůůǀĞƌƐŝŽŶĂŶĚŵŝƐƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟŽŶŽĨƚŚĞŝƌŽƉŝŶŝŽŶ͘
WĂƌĞŶƚƐŚĂǀĞďƌŽƵŐŚƚƚŚŝƐƵƉǁŝƚŚƚŚĞWƌŝŶĐŝƉĂůĚƵƌŝŶŐǀĂƌŝŽƵƐŵĞĞƟŶŐƐĂƚƚŚĞƐƚĂƌƚŽĨƚŚĞƐĐŚŽŽůLJĞĂƌ͘
Q6: How will the propoƐĞĚĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚĂīĞĐƚƚƌĂĸĐŐĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶĂŶĚƚŚĞƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶƐLJƐƚĞŵ͍
'ůĂǁƐƚĂƚĞƐ͖ ͞ ůĂĐŬŵŽƵŶƚĂŝŶďůǀĚĂŶĚĞĞƌsĂůůĞLJĚƌŝǀĞĂƌĞďŽƚŚŵĂũŽƌĂƌƚĞƌŝĂůƐĂĚũĂĐĞŶƚƚŽƚŚĞ
ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͘ ƐƐƵĐŚ͕ ůĂĐŬŵŽƵŶƚĂŝŶǀŝůůĂŐĞŝƐƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚĂƚĂŶĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞůŽĐĂƟŽŶ͟
My RĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ: EŽƟĐĞŚŽǁƐŚŽƌƚƚŚŝƐĂŶƐǁĞƌŝƐĐŽŵƉĂƌĞĚƚŽĂůůƚŚĞŽƚŚĞƌĂŶƐǁĞƌƐ͘ dŚĞLJĂƌĞŶŽƚĞǀĞŶ
ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐƚŚĞĐŽƌĞŽĨLJŽƵƌƋƵĞƐƟŽŶ͘ 'ƌĞĂƚĂǀŽŝĚŝŶŐƚĞĐŚŶŝƋƵĞ of the hot potato.
See Appendix 1 – ƚŚĞƚƌĂĸĐŝƐƚĞƌƌŝďůĞĂƚƚŚĞŵŽŵĞŶƚ͕ ĚƵƌŝŶŐĚƌŽƉŽī ĂŶĚƉŝĐŬƵƉƟŵĞƐ͕ ĚƵƌŝŶŐƌƵƐŚ
hour, as drivers trying to avoid the 101 and 51 take Deer Valley and they use all of our community road
to take short cuts and therefor causing people speeding on mayo blvd and 40th street to get to where
ƚŚĞLJŶĞĞĚƚŽŐŽ͘ tŝƚŚƚŚĞĂƩƌĂĐƟŽŶŽĨŐĂƐƐƚĂƟŽŶƐ͕ ĨĂƐƚĨŽŽĚĂŶĚŐƌŽĐĞƌLJƐƚŽƌĞƐ͕ ŵŽƌĞ(non resident)
people will start taking this route.
Qϴ͗ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĞŶĞĮƚƐ͖ ,ŽǁĚŽĞƐƚŚĞƌĞƋƵĞƐƚĂĚĚƌĞƐƐƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͛ ƐƵŶŝƋƵĞŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐĂŶĚ
ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞƐ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚƚŽƉƌŽƐƉĞƌŝƚLJ͕ ŚĞĂůƚŚĂŶĚƚŚĞĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͍ ^ĞĞƉĂŐĞƐϭϴ-26 in the Phoenix General
Plan
GBlaw States: One of the visions discussed in the PlanPhx 2015 General Plan, is to make Phoenix a ͞
ŽŶŶĞĐƚĞĚKĂƐŝƐ͘͟ Put another way, residents have expressed a desire for the City to have more places
ĂƚǁŚŝĐŚĐŝƟnjĞŶƐĐĂŶĐŽŶŶĞĐƚǁŝƚŚŽŶĞĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ. This new shopping center in the Desert Ridge area will
ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐƵĐŚĂƉůĂĐĞ͘ DŽƌĞŽǀĞƌ͕ ƚŚĞĂĚĚŝƟŽŶŽĨĂƌĞƚĂŝůƐŚŽƉƉŝŶŐĐĞŶƚĞƌƚŚĂƚĐĂŶŵŽƌĞĐŽŶǀĞŶŝĞŶƚůLJ
serve the weƐƚĞƌŶƉŽƌƟŽŶŽĨĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞǁŝůůƌĞĚƵĐĞƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶďƵƌĚĞŶƐŽŶƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐƚŽƌĞĂĐŚ
ŐƌŽĐĞƌLJĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌƌĞƚĂŝůŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐ͖ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂůůLJŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƚŚĞŚĞĂůƚŚŽĨĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐďLJ
ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐĂĚĞƐƟŶĂƟŽŶƚŽǁŚŝĐŚƚŚĞLJĐĂŶǁĂůŬŽƌďŝŬĞĂŶĚƌĞĚƵĐĞƚŚe emissions from residents driving
to Desert Ridge Marketplace which can lead to a healthier environment͘ ƌĞĚƵĐƟŽŶŝƐƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶ
ďƵƌĚĞŶƐ͕ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞĚŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐĨŽƌĞdžĞƌĐŝƐĞĂŶĚĂĐůĞĂŶĞƌĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚůĞĂĚƚŽĂŶŽǀĞƌĂůůŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞŝŶ
health and prosperity.
DLJZĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ: This is pure nonsense as there has NOT been any survey done about what we want and
need or desire. And if they claim this, it can only been hearsay from a few residents close to this project
or overheard in ĂŶ,KďŽĂƌĚŵĞĞƟŶŐ͘ EŽƚĞǀĞŶ ŽƵƌ,K͛ ƐŚĂǀĞĚŽŶĞƐƵĐŚĂƐƵƌǀĞLJƚŽŐĂƚŚĞƌŝŶƉƵƚ
from their residents͘ '>ĂǁŽŶůLJƐƚĂƌƚĞĚƚŽŐĂƚŚĞƌƐŝŐŶĂƚƵƌĞƐĂƌŽƵŶĚ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ͕ ǁŚŝůƐƚƚŚĞůĞƩĞƌŝƐ
dated July 1Ɛƚ͘
,ŽǁĞǀĞƌ͕ ŝf you know anything about Aviano, Sky Crossing and my community Fireside, then you know
ƚŚŝƐĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJŝƐĂůƌĞĂĚLJǀĞƌLJĐŽŶŶĞĐƚĞĚƚŽƚŚĞŝƌŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌƐ͕ ǁĞŚĂǀĞůŽŶŐƟŵĞƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐƚŚĂƚŚĂǀĞ
seen their kids grow up and go through each of the 3 schools in the area as well as many community
ĞǀĞŶƚƐƚŚĂƚĂƌĞŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĞĚby paid community directors every month where we all connect with each
other. &ŝƌĞǁŽƌŬĚŝƐƉůĂLJƐƉĂŝĚĨŽƌďLJ,K͛ Ɛ͘ KƵƌ,ĂůůŽǁĞĞŶĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶƐĂƌĞŬŶŽǁŶƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚWŚŽĞŶŝdž
ĂŶĚǁĞŚĂǀĞƚŽďůŽĐŬŽīŽƵƌƐƚƌĞĞƚƐƚŽĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƚĞĞǀĞryone safely.
dŚĞƉƌŽƉŽƐĂůŝƐŶŽƚƉƌŽŵŽƟŶŐĂŶLJŽĨƚŚĞƚŚŝŶŐƐƚŚĞLJĂĚǀĞƌƟƐĞ, nor will any of their proposed
ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůƉƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐƉƌŽŵŽƚĞĂŶLJŶĞǁŚĞĂůƚŚLJĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐĚƵĞƚŽƚŚĞŶĂƚƵƌĞŽĨƚŚĞ'ĂƐƐƚĂƟŽŶ͕ &ĂƐƚĨŽŽĚ
restaurants and ŶŽŶĞŽĨƚŚĞϭϬϬ͕ ϬϬϬƐƋŌŐrocery stores. dŚĞLJĂƌĞĞdžƉĞĐƟŶŐŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞĚƚƌĂĸĐĨŽƌƚŚĞŝƌ
tenants to be successful.
Other examples to promote these great goals outlined in your General Plan, are libraries and park areas
ĨŽƌŽƵƌĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐƚŚĂƚǁŝůůĂůůŽǁĐŽĂĐŚĞƐƚŽƌƵŶƚŚĞŝƌƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐand young families to have play areas.
Q9͗ ,ŽǁǁŝůůƚŚĞƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚĂīĞĐƚƚŚĞĐŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌĂŶĚŝŵĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞĂĚũĂĐĞŶƚĂƌĞĂ͕
ŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌŚŽŽĚ͕ ĂŶĚǀŝůůĂŐĞ͍
GBlaw states: ͞ dŚĞƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚƐǁŝůůĂĚǀĂŶĐĞƚŚĞůĂŶĚƵƐĞƉƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐŝŶƚŚĞĞƐĞƌƚsŝĞǁ
VillĂŐĞŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌWůĂŶĂŶĚƚŚĞĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞ^ƉĞĐŝĮĐWůĂŶ. The Desert View Village Character Area Plan
ŚĂƐƐĞǀĞƌĂůƉƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐƚŚĂƚĂƌĞƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĞĚďLJƚŚĞƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚƐ͘ dŚĞĮƌƐƚŝƐĂůĂŶĚƵƐĞƉƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞ
that suggests that new development in or near residenƟĂůĂƌĞĂƐƐŚŽƵůĚďĞĐŽŵƉĂƟďůĞǁŝƚŚĞdžŝƐƟŶŐƵƐĞƐ
and consistent with adopted plans. Next is a design principle that seeks to protect and enhance the
character of each neighborhood and its various housing lifestyles through new development that is
ĐŽŵƉĂƟble in scale, design, and appearance. Finally, the last principle is design-related and requires
impact-ŵŝƟŐĂƟŶŐĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐǁŚĞŶŶĞǁŶŽŶƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂůƵƐĞƐĂďƵƚĞdžŝƐƟŶŐƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂůƵƐĞƐŽƌĂƌĞĂĚũĂĐĞŶƚ
to arterial streets or freeway corridors.”
DLJZĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ: These design principles should simply state –
1) KEKdh/>KDD Z/>WZKW Zd/ ^E Z,/',E > D EdZz^,KK>^h dK
<EKtZ/^<E^& dz/^^h ^ d, ^ dzW ^K&WZK: d^Z/E', especially if there are pre-
ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůnjŽŶĞƐĂůƌĞĂĚLJavailable in the same vicinity. dŚĞďƵīĞƌŝŶŐƚŚĂƚŝƐ
ŵĞŶƟŽŶĞĚŝƐĂƐŵĂůůǁĂůŬĨŽƌĂŶLJďŽĚLJ͕ ƐŽĐůĂŝŵŝŶŐƚŚĞĚĞƐŝŐŶďĞŝŶŐ͞ ĂǁĂLJ͟ ĨƌŽŵƚŚĞƉƵďůŝĐ
ƐĐŚŽŽůŝƐũƵƐƚƉƵƫŶŐůŝƉƐƟĐŬŽŶĂƉŝŐ͘
2) KEKdh/>KDD Z/>WZKW Zd/ ^/Ed, D/> K&ϯZ ^W d> KDDhE/d/ ^
h dKd, dZ&&/EZ/D ^d, ^ dzW ^K&WZK: d^Z/E'͘ The grocery will be giving
ĂĐĐĞƐƐƚŽĂůĐŽŚŽůĂŶĚƚĂďĂĐĐŽŶĞĂƌƚŚĞƐĐŚŽŽůƐ͘ dŚĞŐĂƐƐƚĂƟŽŶƐǁŝůůďƌŝŶŐhomeless people
3) d, Z EK/DWdD/d/'d/E'& dhZ ^/E>h &KZEKEZ ^/ Ed/>h^ ^͘ In fact, the
ǀŝĂďŝůŝƚLJŽĨƚŚŝƐĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůƉƌŽƉŽƐĂůŝƐĐŽƵŶƟŶŐŽŶŶŽŶƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐƚŽƐƚĂƌƚǀŝƐŝƟŶŐƚŚŝƐĂƌĞĂ͘
/ƚǁŝůůĂůƐŽĂīĞĐƚƚŚĞŝŵĂŐĞŽĨWŝŶŶĂĐůĞ,ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽů͕ ǁŚŝĐŚŝƐƉƵƫŶŐĂůŽƚŽĨĞīŽƌƚŝŶƚŽŝŶĐƌĞĂƐŝŶŐƚŚĞŝƌ
ŝŵĂŐĞĂŶĚƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐƵƉĞƌŝŽƌĞĚƵĐĂƟon and is seeing increased enrollment numbers. This include the fact
ƚŚĂƚƐĐŚŽŽůƐĂƌĞŐƌĂĚĞĚŽŶƚŚĞŝƌƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐĂƩĞŶĚĂŶĐĞĂŶĚdĂƌĚŝŶĞƐƐ͘ ,ĂǀŝŶŐƚŚŝƐĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚŶĞdžƚĚŽŽƌ
will most certainly impact their school standings today.
YϭϬ͘ ĚĚŝƟŽŶĂůĐŽŵŵĞŶƚƐĂs appropriate
GBlaw states͗ sĞƐƚĂƌŚĂƐƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚƉŽƐŝƟǀĞĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬĨƌŽŵƚŚĞĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ͘ Ɛ
ƚŚĞ^ŝƚĞWůĂŶŚĂƐĞǀŽůǀĞĚ͕ ƚŚĞĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚĂŶĚsĞƐƚĂƌŚĂǀĞŵĞƚǁŝƚŚƚŚĞƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶŝŶŽƌĚĞƌƚŽŬĞĞƉƚŚĞŵ
informed and updated on the project. dŚĞĐŽŶƟŶƵŽƵƐƋƵĞƐƟŽŶƚŚĂƚŚĂƐďĞĞŶĂƐŬĞĚƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚƚŚŝƐ
ŽƵƚƌĞĂĐŚŝƐ͞ tŚĞŶǁŝůůLJŽƵƐƚĂƌƚĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ͍͟
The eagerness of this community to have shopping
ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞƐ͕ ŐƌŽĐĞƌLJŝŶƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌ͕ ƐŝŵƉůLJĐĂŶŶŽƚďĞŽǀĞƌƐƚĂƚĞĚ͘
DLJZĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ͗ These ĂĚĚŝƟŽŶĂůĐŽŵŵĞŶƚƐĂƌĞ possibly based on the opinion of 1 person within the
ĞƐĞƌƚƌŝĚŐĞ,KďŽĂƌĚ͘ dŚĞre will be no evidence to support these statements. In fact, every ,K
ŵĞĞƟŶŐ'ůĂǁŚĂƐĂƩĞŶĚĞĚ ĂŌĞƌƚŚĞŝŶŝƟĂůƉƵďůŝĐŚĞĂƌŝŶŐ͕ ŚĂƐďĞĞŶŵĞƚǁŝƚŚ more ŽƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ. There is
ZERO EAGERNESS by this community, demonstrated by all the emails you have been receiving on this
proposal ĂŶĚĨƵƌƚŚĞƌƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶĞĚďLJƚŚĞǀŽƚĞƐŽŶŽƵƌƉĞƟƟŽŶĂŶĚƉĞŽƉůĞƚŚĂƚŚĂǀĞŽƌǁŝůůďĞƐƉĞĂŬŝŶŐ
ĂƚƚŚĞƉƵďůŝĐŵĞĞƟŶŐƐ͘ (Appendix 5)
ƵƚĮƌƐƚĂŶĚĨŽƌĞŵŽƐƚ͕ ƚŚĞŽƉƉŽƐŝƟŽŶƚŽƚŚŝƐƉƌŽƉŽƐĂů underlines that this proposal might be a classic
bait-and-switch and they assumed this would slide under radar of this community. They were wrong.
W d/d/KE^ͬ ^ŽĐŝĂůDĞĚŝĂͬ ĚǀĞƌƟƐŝŶŐ͗
In respŽŶƐĞƚŽǀĂƌŝŽƵƐĂĚƐĂŶĚǁĞďƐŝƚĞĂĐƟǀŝƚLJďLJsĞƐƚĂƌĂŶĚ'ůĂǁ͕ ŽƵƌĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJŚĂƐƐĞƚƵƉŽƵƌŽǁŶ
website ( ŚƩƉƐ͗ͬͬ
ĚĞĨĞŶĚĚĞƐĞƌƚƌŝĚŐĞ͘ ŐŽĚĂĚĚLJƐŝƚĞƐ͘ ĐŽŵͬ ͿĂŶĚŽƵƌWĞƟƟŽŶŽŶŚĂŶŐĞ͘ ŽƌŐ ĂŶĚ,ĂŶĚ
ǁƌŝƩĞŶƐŝŐŶĂƚƵƌĞƉĞƟƟŽŶƐ ƚŽŵĂŬĞƐƵƌĞƚŚĂƚǁĞĂƌĞŶŽƚƵŶĚĞƌĐƵƚďLJƚŚŝƐĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƟŽŶƐƚĂĐƟĐƐƚŽƐŚŽǁ
support. Residents cannot match their corporate budget and social media skills, but we hope that you
ƐĞĞƚŚĂƚĞīŽƌƚƐǁĞƌĞŵĂde on our side and that it should be weighed more.
>>ŽĨƚŚĞŝƌĂĐƟǀŝƚLJƚŽďĂĐŬƵƉƚŚĞŝƌƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ĂƌĞd &d ZƚŚĞŝƌ͞ džƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶ>ĞƩĞƌ͕͟ ƚŚƵƐƚŚĞ
statements and references made to our community’s eagerness for this, has been vastly overstated.
We have since also seen ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐĂĚƐƐŚŽǁƵƉŽŶŽƵƌ&ĂĐĞŬĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌƐŽĐŝĂůŵĞĚŝĂƉůĂƞŽƌŵƐ(
Appendix 2) that ƉĂŝŶƚĂ͞ ĚƌĞĂŵ͟ ĂƉƉĞĂůŝŶŐƚŽĂƌĂŶĚŽŵƉƵďůŝĐƚŚĂƚƚŚŝƐŝƐĂŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌŚŽŽĚŐƌŽĐĞƌ͕ ǁŚĞŶ
the fact is that it could be 50,000-ϭϬϬ͕ ϬϬϬƐƋŌŐƌŽĐĞƌ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐŶĞǀĞƌŵĞŶƟŽŶĞĚĂŶLJǁŚĞƌĞ͘ ŐĂƐƐƚĂƟŽŶŝƐ
ŶĞǀĞƌŵĞŶƟŽŶĞĚĂŶLJǁŚĞƌĞ͘ The audience they target could be outside of Desert Ridge.
Other ads ůĞĂĚƚŽĂƉĞƟƟŽŶŽŶŚĂŶŐĞ͘ ŽƌŐ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚŝŶƚƵƌŶŚĂƐĂůŝŶŬďĂĐŬƚŽƚŚĞ'ůĂǁǁĞďƐŝƚĞŝŶŽƌĚĞƌ
to submit support emails. (Appendix 3 & 4)
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dŚĞƌĞŝƐEKsĂůŝĚĂƟŽŶǁŚĞƌĞƚŚĞƐĞĞŵĂŝůƐĂƌĞĐŽŵŝŶŐĨƌŽŵ͘
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dŚĞƌĞŝƐEKsĂůŝĚĂƟŽŶǁŚĞƚŚĞƌĂŶLJŽĨƚŚĞƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐĂƌĞĐŽŵŝŶŐĨƌŽŵĂƵƚŽŵĂƚĞĚƐŽŌǁĂƌĞ
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dŚĞƌĞŝƐEKsĂůŝĚĂƟŽŶ– if they were real people – where they live and even part of desert ridge
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dŚĞLJ͛ ƌĞƐŚĂƌŝŶŐǀĞƌLJůŝƩůĞŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶĂďŽƵƚƚŚĞĨƵůůƐĐŽƉĞŽĨƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚ.
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I’m completely blown away by the amounƚŽĨĞīŽƌƚƚŚĂƚƚŚĞƐĞĂƩŽƌŶĞLJƐĂŶĚĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞƌƐƉƵƚďĞŚŝŶĚƚŚĞŝƌ
proposals in order to ruin neighborhoods, endanger school areas, and ŶĞŐĂƟǀĞůLJŝŵƉĂĐƚƐŽƵŐŚƚĂŌĞƌ
ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐĨŽƌƚŚĞŝƌƉƌŽĮƚƐ͘
dŚĞƌĞŝƐŶŽĞĂŐĞƌŶĞƐƐŝŶƚŚŝƐĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĂŶĚŽŶůŝŶĞƉĞƟƟŽŶƐĂŶĚŚĂŶĚǁƌŝƩĞŶƐŝŐŶĂƚƵƌĞƐƵŶĚĞƌůŝŶĞƚŚĂƚ
ƚŚŝƐƉƌŽƉŽƐĂůǁĂƐďĂƐĞĚŽŶŵŝƐŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶĂŶĚŶŽƚƐƵďƐƚĂŶƟĂƚĞĚďLJĂŶLJƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚŽĨĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJŶĞĞĚƐ͘
/ƐŝŶĐĞƌĞůLJŚŽƉĞƚŚĂƚƚŚĞŝƚLJWůĂŶŶĞƌ͕ ŝƚLJWůĂŶŶŝŶŐŽŵŵŝƩĞĞĂŶĚŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůǁŝůůƐĞĞƚŚŝƐ
ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚĨŽƌǁŚĂƚŝƚŝƐĂŶĚŽƉƉŽƐĞƚŚĞnjŽŶŝŶŐĐŚĂŶŐĞ͕ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚĐŽŵƉƌŽŵŝƐĞ. There is nothing that
ǁŝůůďĞĂĐĐĞƉƚĞĚďLJƚŚŝƐĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͕ ŽƚŚĞƌƚŚĂŶƚŚĞĐƵƌƌĞŶƚnjŽŶing.
WůĞĂƐĞĚĞĐůŝŶĞƚŚĞĞŶƟƌĞƉƌŽƉŽƐĂůŝŶĂůůŝƚƐĨŽƌŵƐĂŶĚŬĞĞƉƚŚĞƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂůnjŽŶŝŶŐĂƐŝƚŝƐ͕ Žƌpro-ĂĐƟǀĞůLJ
work with our community directly ƚŽĮŶĚĂŵŽƌĞǀĂůƵĂďůĞƵƐĞĨŽƌƚŚŝƐůĂŶĚĂƌŽƵŶĚWŝŶŶĂĐůĞŚŝŐŚƐĐŚŽŽů
ĂŶĚŶĞĂƌŽƵƌϯĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ and stop any incoming future proposals immediately.
Sincerely,
Wouter Roodenburg
APPENDIX 1: TRAFFIC CONGESTION and COMMERCIAL ZONING
APPENDIX 2 – FACEBOOK ADS
dŚĞLJĂƌĞŵŝƐƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐƚŚĞĨƵůůƉůĂŶŽĨƚŚŝƐƉƌŽƉŽƐĂůŝŶŽƌĚĞƌƚŽŐĞƚƉĞŽƉůĞƚŽǀŽƚĞĨŽƌƚŚŝƐ͘
WW E/yϯ'ůĂǁƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶĨŽƌŵĂŶĚƉĞƟƟŽŶ Link
APPENDIX 4 – 'ďůĂǁƉĞƟƟŽŶ͗ BRING NEW GROCER ƉĞƟƟŽŶ;ƉĞƌϵͬ ϭϵͬ ϮϯͿ
ŚƩƉƐ͗ͬͬ
ǁǁǁ͘ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ͘ ŽƌŐͬ Ɖͬ ŚĞůƉ-bring-a-new-grocer-to-desert-ridge-please-sign-our-ƉĞƟƟŽŶ
This was started in Septembeƌ͕ ĂĨƵůůϮŵŽŶƚŚƐĂŌĞƌƚŚĞůĞƩĞƌŽĨĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶǁĂƐƐĞŶĚ͘
APPENDIX 5 – RESIDENTS PETITION : KƉƉŽƐĞŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂůƌĞnjŽŶŝŶŐŝŶĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞ
ŚƩƉƐ͗ͬͬ
ǁǁǁ͘ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ͘ ŽƌŐͬ Ɖͬ ŽƉƉŽƐĞ-commercial-ƌĞnjŽŶŝŶŐ-in-desert-ridge
^ŽĨĂƌǁĞŚĂǀĞdt/ ƚŚĞƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƚŽŽƉƉŽƐĞƚŚĞƉƌŽƉŽƐĂů͕ ĞdžĐůƵĚŝŶŐǁƌŝƩen signatures.
WW E/yϲĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞ^ƉĞĐŝĮĐWůĂŶ– Current Plan around 3 acre neighborhood centers
NOTE: I thought it would be helpful to include these chapters around the original intent of neighborhood
convenience commercial.
1) Convenience commercial NOT more then 3 acres max
2) Neighborhood convenience store can be ϱϬϬϬƐƋŌŵĂdž;ƐĞĞƐŝƚĞĚĞƐŝŐŶͿ NOT 100,000
3) Away from Arterial streets
4) No Drive Through
5) Only Beer/Wine allowed
Appendix 7 – ĞƐĞƌƚZŝĚŐĞ^ƉĞĐŝĮĐWůĂŶ– Public Facility Plan
This chapter describes the provisions for public ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐůŝŬĞZŝĚĞ-and-Go and Libraries
These are currently in the planning and would increase our sense of community.
What if a Planning Commission would decide to put library next to 2 schools for kids to go to.
tŚĂƚĂŐƌĞĂƚĐŽŶĐĞƉƚĂŶĚŝƚĮƚƐƌŝŐŚƚinto the goal of bringing a neighborhood together.
Also – please note that in this version of the plan, a Park and Ride parking lot is showing on the proposed
site. Why wouldn’t we want to do that and execute the plan.
Appendix 8 – EĞǁƌŽƉŽīZŽƵƚĞ
From:
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To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC; PDD Long Range Planning
Cc:
Katie Shashaguay
Subject:
Vestar Rezoning near Sky Crossing- Not your normal opposition email
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:06:42 AM
Attachments:
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Hello Anthony,
As a homeowner in the Sky Crossings community I am writing to you today to voice my
concerns about the rezoning proposed by Vestar development for the plot of land on the corner
of Black Mountain and Deer Valley.
My intention with this email may be a bit different than some others that are opposing
the rezoning as I am only opposed to the change based on the current guidelines. The
concerns I have are with the lack of limitations placed on the development proposed and
the traffic patterns suggested for nearby residents. Let me explain.
As I understand it the Max sq footage of the proposed grocery store would be 100,000 sq ft. In
my opinion this is far too large for the community. I would be in favor if the max sq ft was
closer to 50,000 as this would attract a smaller more neighborhood friendly store and
allow more retail space for local businesses which serve to bring the community together
better than a big grocery.
This would even lend itself to a development plan that could recreate more of a "main
street" feel with business lining a small street. It would be nice to incorporate a small park
for people to gather or even a space for organized neighborhood gatherings and events. It
could be a destination, within walking distance, for the community to gather, shop, eat and for
kids to play. There is nothing like that nearby currently that brings all of the nearby
neighborhoods together.
My other major concern is the traffic pattern proposed.
There would be no way for someone leaving that development to get to Sky Crossing without
taking a U-turn or cutting across traffic to get to a turn lane. This could be remedied by
extending the proposed Mayo Blvd improvements all the way to 32nd street as then there
would be a light allowing people to safely exit the area in either direction.
In summations, I would love to see that entire space (see pic below) turned into a retail /
public use space that would include a small grocery, shopping, a park, a small amphitheater
for neighborhood concerts and events. I'd like to see something that welcomes neighbors in
and encourages us to spend time (and $$) as a community, building friendships and
memories together as our kids grow up.
This is an opportunity to do something different and set a precedent for neighborhood
planning and development to come.
I understand that the highlighted area is larger than what's proposed but wouldn't it be a great
place to bring people together?
Thanks for your time .
Jovan Shashaguay
Sky Crossing resident
312-450-5450- feel free to call anytime
From:
Susan Diamant
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
No
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:43:14 PM
Dear Sir,
I have been a Desert Ridge resident since 2001. During this time i’ve gotten married, had a child and she has
enjoyed the relaxed
family environment that these neighborhoods currently provide and well as safety and bike riding.
Please consider the values that this neighborhood has offered and desired prior to this refining issue. Some thing are
best left alone and this neighborhood is one of those places here in the valley.
Sincerely,
Susan
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Robin Bowie
To:
Council District 2 PCC
Cc:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning of 20.52 acres
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 10:36:26 AM
Dear Councilman Waring and Mr. Grande:
My name is Robin Bowie and I have been a resident of Desert Ridge since 2004. My
husband, Charlie Bowie, was the former President of Toll Brothers Arizona Division and
worked closely with the City of Phoenix and the Planning Commission to build one of the best
master planned communities in Arizona, Aviano.
I wanted to voice my concerns about the rezoning of approximately 20.52 acres located at the
southwest corner of Black Mountain Boulevard and Deer Valley Drive (GPA-DSTV-2-23-2
(Companion Cases GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Z-39-23-2).
By rezoning this parcel from Residential 2 to 5 dwelling units per acre to Commercial directly
affects the following:
1. The already problematic traffic in the morning and afternoons with the school start and stop
times. The newer drivers from Pinnacle High School navigating that area on a daily basis will
be at even more at risk with the additional traffic from the shopping center, especially if a
coffee shop (as was eluded to by Vestar’s attorney at the August 1st Planning Committee
meeting) will be put there.
2. The possibility of a gas station being added to the Plan really is the worst of the worst. Now
you are talking light pollution, large noisy trucks delivering the fuel and supplies, as well as
possible contamination of the soil with any gas or oil leaks. And then there is the vagrancy
issue. The homeless and panhandling has already been an issue sprouting up in Desert Ridge
and now with the new shopping center they will start migrating there.
3. Crime - inevitable things that happen when there is a shopping center. And add to that the
proximity of the on/off ramp of SR51. That exit will then be used by more vehicles who will
want to use that shopping center, especially if there is a gas station there. I would also think
that having a shopping center right next to the high school would draw those same kids into
becoming a nuisance as well. Just ask anyone about the teen problem at the Marketplace and
how Target had to hire a Police Officer to guard their store with all of the teens hanging out
there. And the same holds true for adding a fast food chain. Look at what happened a few
months ago at In and Out Burger with the teens getting into fights and the young man who lost
all of his front teeth. Teens are going to be teens but again, why do we want to bring that right
into the middle of our neighborhood.
5. By adding a “boutique” or any other grocery store you have the issue of loading docks and
large semi-trucks coming in the middle of the night with their loud engines and beeping noises
unloading merchandise so close to the houses in that general vicinity.
The project summary on the Gammage & Burnham website claims: “growing demand and
need for additional commercial and retail options in the Desert Ridge area.” Desert Ridge
Marketplace already encompasses a large parcel of land, High Street with its restaurants,
shops and a small grocery store and add to that City North which is currently in the developing
stages. “City North will be an “urban core” that upon completion will bring over 3,400
additional apartment units, over 2 million square feet of Class A office development along the
Loop 101 freeway, ±1,000 hotel rooms and several new restaurants to the heart of the Desert
Ridge, Arizona's largest master planned community.” (This paragraph copied from
https://www.citynorthdesertridge.com/ [citynorthdesertridge.com]). Desert Ridge has plenty
of “additional and retail options” especially given the fact that it is already becoming more and
more dense with traffic from the existing Marketplace, the new housing all along 56th Street,
as well as Deer Valley Road, City North, and the new apartments slated for the Northeast
corner of Tatum/Deer Valley.
I personally have spoken to several homeowners and they are all in agreement that this is not
wanted or needed. I have signed the Petition that is currently circling the area. I understand
that the Developer is going from door to door looking to convince the neighbors that this is a
good idea.
It is my hope that the Planning Committee will take my comments and the comments of the
other neighbors who are signing the petition and writing letters into consideration when
making their decision on whether or not to rezone this parcel. When I moved to Desert Ridge
back in 2004 everything surrounding Aviano was zoned residential. I have watched all of the
new developments come to life around me. I’m fine with that and am not a NIMBY. My
husband was a builder. The people most directly affected by this, the ones whose properties
will look at or back to this new shopping center, do not deserve this. Residents purchased
their homes in this community assuming that, according to the Public Report given to every
homeowner purchasing a home, that this parcel was zoned residential, not commercial.
Pinnacle High School has been and continues to be bursting at the seams. The parking
situation is such that there is not enough parking for all of the students, the pickup and drop-
off to the school is a nightmare and if there are any school events there is not enough parking
for all of the attendees. If any zoning modifications are going to be made to this piece it
should be that the State Trust Land Department should either donate a a piece of this land to
the school or possibly have the school district buy it.
I had suggested, as did others at the Public Meeting held on August 1, 2023 that Vestar should
look into the parcel that is at the southwest corner of Pinnacle Peak Road and Cave Creek
Road. There are plenty of houses surrounding that area to support a shopping center there.
Vestar is not looking to make the lives of the residents in this neighborhood better by having
things more convenient for them, they are looking at how much more money this will make
for them. Commercial development belongs on the outside of a neighborhood, not smack dab
in the middle. Convenience comes at a price and I for one do not want to pay that price. I’m
happy to get in my car and drive 3-5 minutes to get gas, groceries, coffee and fast food.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Robin Bowie
Hague Partners
602.329.9005 MOBILE
From:
Jost, Kevin
To:
Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC; PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Deer Valley/Black Mountain Development Plans?
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 3:56:56 PM
Importance:
High
Hello Mr. Grande and City Councilman Waring,
I wanted to write and let you know that hundreds of people are having discussions around the land
that is just north of Deer Valley Road and west of Black Mountain Blvd in North Phoenix (Zip 85050).
There is so much discussion and misleading information that is getting shared across social media
platforms and even legal firms are sending out notes to try and persuade residents in our
communities to be in favor of new land development.
I moved to Arizona 12 years ago and built a home in the Fireside Community, I also have lived in the
Aviano community and now live in the Sky Crossing community. I’m very much opposed to building
out a large grocery store & gas station/fast food mall/commercial development on this patch of
land.
If you need any further information from me, please let me know.
Thanks for listening and I look forward to meeting you on October 3rd.
Kevin
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From:
Melissa Resslar Mitschke
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Proposed Redevelopment at Black Mountain and Deer Valley
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 12:03:27 PM
Hello Mr. Grande- I am a resident in the Sky Crossing subdivision, which is to the north of the
proposed redevelopment of the land that is at the southwest corner of Deer Valley and Black
Mountain. I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed redevelopment.
1. Traffic Concerns :Traffic during the school year between the hours of 7:10-7:30 am and
2:00-3:00 pm is already very high in the immediate area. It is considerably worse
during that afternoon block, as there are a large number of parents in the area to pick
their high schoolers up from school. This makes it very difficult to get through the
intersection. In addition, high school students are haphazardly crossing major streets
during this time. Two students were hit by vehicles last year while trying to cross the
street. While I understand that this is somewhat of an issue for PV schools to figure out,
it seems as if the developer has not addressed this other than to acknowledge that there
will be increased traffic in the area. I would encourage members of the planning
committee to drive by that area during those times to get a sense of the congestion. My
hope is that if the redevelopment is approved, the developer agrees to fund and construct
a walkway over Deer Valley (similar to the one over Black Mountain) so that the high
school students walking from Sky Crossing can safely make it to school. Unfortunately,
there is no bus service for these students due to the close proximity of the school and the
increased traffic is only going to make it more dangerous for them.
2. Liquor Sales: It is my understanding that the developer is asking for a variance from the
liquor law rules in order to be able to develop the space to include a gas station, grocery
store and restaurants that serve alcohol. I would encourage the committee to consider
the fact that there is a high school within the immediate vicinity and a large potential for
children to attempt to illegally purchase alcohol.
3. Aesthetic Concerns: Understanding the high likelihood that this land will be re-zoned,
my hope is that it can be developed in a thoughtful way that takes into account the
aesthetics of the area and the high property values of the nearby homes. This could
include a small/higher end grocery store (like an AJs or Whole Foods) with higher end
restaurants and shops rather than the developer seeking to maximize their profit on the
space by including a gas station, fast-food restaurants, large grocery store
(Frys/Safeway), etc. The noise, light and traffic coming from the area will definitely
change the aesthetic of the area, so anything that can be done to minimize that would be
appreciated.
Thank you for your time,
Melissa Mitschke
22614 N. Cave Butte Street, Phoenix 85050
From:
wroodenburg@cox.net
To:
Anthony M Grande; PDD Long Range Planning
Cc:
Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Defend Desert Ridge - Oppose Commercial rezoning in Desert Ridge : Petition Results
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 12:17:45 AM
Attachments:
petition_DefendDesertRidge.pdf
petition_signatures_DefendDesertRidge.pdf
Please find attached the petition results with regards to Black Mountain Village case : GPA-DSTV-
2-23-2 and Case GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case Z-39-23-2
These 473 votes opposing the proposal are not the final results but our residents wanted to make
sure it makes it into the case file for the October 3rd meeting.
Petition · Oppose Commercial rezoning in Desert Ridge · Change.org [change.org]
Kind regards,
Wouter.
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
DĞůŝƐƐĂĞƌŐůŝŶĚ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϲϴ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
ZŽďŝŶŽǁŝĞ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϰ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
ǀĞůLJŶ'ƌŝĞƌ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
WĂƵůŝĞƌďƵƐƐĞ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
^ĂƌĂŚ'ĂǀŝŐĂŶ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
^ŚƵŽzĂŶŐ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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ϵϴϭϵϵ h^
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ĂŶŝĞůůĞĞĂĐŽŶ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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:ĂƌĞĚ>ĞǁŝƐ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϲ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϰϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϲͬ ϮϬϮϯ
ŶĚƌĞĂZĞŵŬĞ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϳ h^
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ƌŝĂŶĂƌŽǁŶĞůů
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϲϯϭϰ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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ĂǀŝĚ&ƌĂŶĐLJŬ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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ZĂĐŚĞů^ƚĞŝŶďĞƌŐ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϯϯϭ h^
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ϴϱϮϱϰ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
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DŝŐƵĞůŝŶĂ ƐƉŝƌŝƚƵ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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ŽďĂǀŝƐ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
ŚƌŝƐƚŝŶĞůĞdžĂŶĚĞƌ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϲ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
ŬƌŝƐƚŝĚŽǁŶŝŶŐ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϳ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
ŚĂŶ:ŝŶ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϳͬ ϮϬϮϯ
DĂƌŝĂdŽƌŽdŽƌŽ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϴϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϴͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϮϰ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϲϴ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϮϰ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϴͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϴͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϴͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϴͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϴͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
ϵͬ ϭϴͬ ϮϬϮϯ
ŬĞŝƚŚƐĐŚŵŽůnjĞ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
ϵͬ ϭϴͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϰϭ h^
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:ĞŶŶŝĨĞƌ:ŽƐƚ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϰ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϬϭ h^
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WŚŽĞŶŝdž
ϴϱϬϱϬ h^
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ϱϵϳϭϱ h^
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dy
ϳϲϭϮϳ h^
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EŝĐŬWŽƉŶŽĞ
WŚŽĞŶŝdž
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&ŽƌƚtŽƌƚŚ
dy
ϳϲϬϯϯ h^
ϵͬ ϭϵͬ ϮϬϮϯ
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ϴϬϱϮϳ h^
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From:
Richards, Dan
To:
PDD Long Range Planning; Anthony M Grande; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
RE: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2 Black Mountain Village
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 2:18:14 PM
Attachments:
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Could I sneak in one final comment into the case file that was just getting brought up last night?
People are now getting emails from Vestar trying to promote the need for more grocery stores in
this area. The verbiage they are using was that Desert Ridge incredibly only has one grocery store in
a 21-mile square area. Talk about incredibly confusing and misleading. 21-mile square area? Who
speaks that way? Did they mean 21 square miles? They used 21-mile square area intentionally to
confuse people. These people are spreading lies to try getting people to sign their ONLINE petitions.
I would be very interested to see how many of these people that have signed their ONLINE petition
live outside of the Desert Ridge area.
Another thing I would ask Gammage and Burham how many of these people signed their petition,
while voting for a Sprouts or Trader Joes in their online survey? They are deceiving the public with
this survey when they knew before they began the survey that these smaller grocery stores aren’t
even an option to be used as the grocer.
I would like the City and the Village Planning Committee to request the results of their online survey
become public records. I would be willing to bet over 50% of their supporters are looking for
something Vestar already knew wasn’t an option.
Thanks,
Dan Richards
From: PDD Long Range Planning <pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2023 2:04 PM
To: Richards, Dan <Dan.Richards@strand.com>; PDD Long Range Planning
<pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov>; Anthony M Grande <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>; Council
District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>
Subject: RE: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2 Black Mountain Village
[EXTERNAL EMAIL]: Verify sender before opening links or attachments.
Thank you, your comment has been received.
Thank you,
Sarah Stockham
Planner III
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: 602-261-8701
sarah.stockham@phoenix.gov
From: Richards, Dan <Dan.Richards@strand.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:35 AM
To: PDD Long Range Planning <pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov>; Anthony M Grande
<anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>; Council District 2 PCC <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>
Subject: GPA-DSTV-2-23-2/GPA-DSTV-3-23-2/Z-39-23-2 Black Mountain Village
Dear Mr. Grande and Councilman Waring,
I submitted an email on September 13 pertaining to my opposition to the proposed development .
One of the points made in my previous email was stating the amount of gas stations and grocery
stores within a 3-mile radius of the Deer Valley and Black Mountain intersection. I mentioned 11 gas
stations within a 3-mile radius, but the correct number is 12 gas stations.
It was brought to my attention that Gammage and Burnham met with the residents of Sky Crossing
shared an exhibit showing the lack of gas stations and grocery store options within a 5-mile radius.
They failed to show all the options south of the 101 in their exhibit, which is incredibly misleading. I
have attached a map that shows all the gas stations and grocery stores in a 3-mile radius. If you
change your search to a 4-mile radius, you find 18-gas stations. The grocery store options are quite
vast as well.
Grocery Stores included within a 4-mile radius include:
Costco
Walmart
Target
Sprouts Market Express
2 Fry’s
2 Albertson’s
Food City
Please take this into consideration when Vestar continues to tell people that Desert Ridge is lacking
grocery and gas station options. It’s simply not true. Our neighbors do not want this development
to be built. We all live in the residential superblock portion of Desert Ridge. If we wanted to live
within walking distance to restaurants, we would have moved closer to Desert Ridge Marketplace.
This isn’t for the residents of Desert Ridge. They’re looking at this parcel because they want the
traffic from the 51.
Thanks,
Dan Richards
[strand.com]
Strand Associates, Inc.®
602.437.3733 ext. 6052
dan.richards@strand.com | www.strand.com [strand.com]
Excellence in EngineeringSM
From:
Valerie Arnold
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
No rezoning of Black Mountain and Deer Valley Road
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:31:19 AM
Please do not rezone. My kids go to Pinnacle High School and this is a stupid idea. There is
enough traffic there now. Please do not let Vestar come in. We need that land to stay
undeveloped.
Thank you.
From:
Kathy Green
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Zoning of the corner of Black Mountain and Deer Valley
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:51:17 AM
As someone who lives in the area and drives that intersection every day, I fully oppose this re-zoning. Traffics is
already a mess in the mornings and afternoons.
I would love to have a grocery store in the area but that location is awful.
Warmest Regards,
Kathy Green
Mountain Gate Subdivision resident
Sent from my iPhone
From:
C Dunn
To:
Anthony M Grande; PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Vestar Development Amendment and Zoning Requests for Superblock 12 in Desert Ridge
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:12:13 PM
To All Concerned With This Issue:
I recently attended a Desert Ridge Community Association meeting in which
representatives for Vestar presented a rough sketch of their development plan for
approximately 20 acres carved out of Superblock 12. Listening to them, one would
surmise that this development was for the benefit of our neighborhood. They
discussed a neighborhood grocery store, some small retail businesses, and dining
options. A rather straightforward design, you might think. What Vestar’s rep didn’t
mention was the inclusion of a gas station, fast food drive-throughs, and even a city
bus stop. A plan that sounded innocent enough at the time now begs the question
of how a development such as this would impact our neighborhood.
Vestar wants to rezone Superblock 12 from an R-2 residential designation to a C-2
commercial designation. With this rezoning would come a commercial
development, such as Vestar’s, right at our back door. There are many troubling
issues associated with this proposal. I am limiting my comments to the
environmental impact that Vestar’s proposal would have on our community.
One of the most significant pollutants of our environment is gas stations. For
instance, during fueling, toxic compounds such as Benzene (a known carcinogen),
Ethyl Benzene, Toluene, and Xylene (BTEX) are released into the air. Likewise,
these same compounds will pollute the air when there is leakage from the storage
tank vents. Spills from fueling and spills from emptying tanker trucks can occur,
causing soil, groundwater, surface water and air contamination. Even idling
engines of vehicles contribute to air pollution with the release of harmful
chemicals, gases, and particles. Add to this the road noise associated with an
overwhelming number of vehicles driving in and out of the gas station and one
must conclude that gas stations are one of the most significant polluters of our
environment.
Grocery stores and fast food restaurants are right behind gas stations when we
consider the extent to which they pollute the environment. The average grocery
store emits almost two tons of carbon dioxide from the electricity and natural gas
that it uses each year. In addition to that, grocery stores and fast food restaurants
generate tons of litter and garbage yearly. Proper disposal of these then becomes
a major issue. If strict guidelines aren’t followed, we are then dealing with air and
soil pollution, in addition to the environmental issues posed by rodents and other
pests attracted to the area. Another concern is the amount of traffic generated by
these businesses. Their customer traffic, their delivery trucks, and their trash
collection vehicles make a substantial contribution to both noise and air pollution.
Lastly, it is not surprising that air pollution is the direct result of food preparation.
With the kitchen exhaust fans we have the release of organic aerosol into the
environment. With grills, stoves, and ovens we have the release of formaldehyde,
carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide into the air. Naturally, these airborne
particulates are inhaled by everyone nearby. With ongoing exposure, these
particulates can be extremely harmful to individuals. This is especially true for
asthmatics and individuals dealing with long-term breathing problems such as
COPD.
It is obvious that the environmental impact of Vestar's proposed development
would not be limited to noise, air, soil, and light pollution. Their proposal would
guarantee both traffic pollution and people pollution, as well. Is it fair to assume
that crime in our neighborhood would not be far behind, if Vestar's proposal were
to be approved?
The negative impact that Vestar’s commercial development would have on our
neighborhood far outweighs any benefits of a grocery store, a gas station, and fast
food restaurants. With these services and many more just minutes away in the
Desert Ridge Marketplace, we don’t need them in our own back yard.. We must
keep Superblock 12 zoned R-2 Residential, as it was originally intended.
Please say NO to Vestar.
Carolyn Dunn
3752 E Covey Lane
Fireside Community
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 8:00:47 PM
Name
Sachiyo Moench
Email
satosachiyo@hotmail.com
Support Comments
Traffic during school pickup/drop off and rush hour is already stressing the traffic flow in this area. The
traffic associated with a big box retailer would make this intersection/area much worse.
From:
Jennifer Garcia
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Jennifer Garcia
Subject:
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2, Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case No. 1-39-23.
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 9:08:21 PM
Attachments:
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Dear Anthony,
I am writing to let you know I’m very concerned with the new zoning up for approval.
reference case numbers below.
This zoning in my opinion is way to close to Pinnacle High School. The traffic is
already so congested with the onramp of hwy 51, and with new drivers (young from
the high school) potential accidents would be a huge concern.
I vote NO for the new commercial zoning. It needs to stay residential
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2, Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case No. 1-39-23.
Thank you, Jennifer Garcia
3824 E. Ringtail Way
Jennifer Garcia
www.RelationalWealthAdvisors.com [relationalwealthadvisors.com]
From:
Jayme Mesecher
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning of Superblock 12
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 8:07:45 PM
Hello,
I’d like to document my opposition to the rezoning of superblock 12. I am a homeowner
across the street at 3609 E Cat Balue Dr Phoenix AZ 85050 and do not want to see this area
rezoned for commercial use. Here are the case numbers:
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2, Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case No. 1-39-23.
Thank you,
Jayme Mesecher
From:
Thejas Nair
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2, Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case No. 1-39-23.
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 8:44:10 PM
Reference : Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2, Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and
Case No. 1-39-23.
Hello Sir,
This is regarding rezoning of superblock 12 - Case No. SPA-DS1
V-2-23-2, Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2 and Case No. 1-39-23.
I am a resident of the Fireside community in Desert Ridge. I would
like to voice my concerns on rezoning superblock 12.
Rezoning to commercial would change the neighbourhood characteristics
to be less desirable and affect the peace and quiet of the Fireside
community. We already have sufficient access to grocery and other
businesses within a couple of miles in multiple directions.
If rezoning is still being considered, I would be for restricting the
hours of operations of the commercial establishments to be before 10pm
(or restrict it to such types of establishments). And not have other
establishments like gas stations that tend to operate very late in the
night.
Thanks,
Thejas
From:
Tininenko, Jason
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
black mountain project
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 4:24:16 PM
My family wanted to weigh in on the proposed black mountain village project.
We are Opposed to the building of a gas station, grocery store, or any large project that will increase
traffic, crime, and accidents.
A nice restaurant or 2 would be great, but Vape shops, Liquor stores, Pawn shops and gas stations
do not help wonderful neighborhoods like Aviano.
Thanks.
From:
Suresh Uppalapu
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning of super block 12
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 7:18:49 PM
Hello,
Please consider this email my vote and my wife’s vote in opposition of rezoning the area for
commercial use. It is too close to the schools in the neighborhood. Desert ridge shopping
complex is not that far. We don’t need another complex here. Also, the traffic for drop off and
pick up to Pinnacle and Fireside schools is already backed up. A commercial complex will
further complicate traffic and lead to traffic mishaps.
Please NO.
Sincerely,
Dr. Uppalapu and Dr. Veeranki
From:
Kim Galetti
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
SW. Corner of Deer Valley & Black Mountain Blvd.
Date:
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 1:51:47 PM
Anthony,
My spouse and I are very excited about the proposed project at the above corner. We badly
need a second option for groceries. This additional competition will be great for the residents
of Desert Ridge. It will also increase property values. Hope this project is approved and
ground is broken soon.
Mr. Kim Galetti
3864 E. Melinda Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
443-962-0974
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From:
Nahian Latif
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Re: black mountain village
Date:
Saturday, July 22, 2023 11:45:06 AM
Hi there,
I am a resident near the proposed zoning change at the intersection of deer valley and black
mountain. I support the zoning change to a small commercial to allow for a small grocery
store/retail shop/restaurant. Ideally a small grocery store like trader Joe's would be ideal.
Encourage bistros like Panera/chipotle or a local business to setup shop. Bike friendly lanes
and bike locks with shaded/mature trees around stops would enhance the experience. Future
growth for a public library adjacent would serve the area well.
Thank you
Nahian Latif
Local resident
From:
Riley Dresser
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Support for Z-39-23
Date:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 2:48:50 PM
Hi Anthony,
I just wanted to express my support for this project. I live in Fireside and would love to have amenities closer to my
house without having to go to Desert Ridge.
Thank you,
Riley Dresser
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Lauren Packer
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning Black Mountain/Deer Valley
Date:
Thursday, August 3, 2023 8:34:43 PM
Just voicing our opinion for what it is worth.
We are not against the rezone. But we are against a gas station and drive thru fast food. Additionally if this is
rezoned, there must be traffic modifications on Black Mountain. My kids do not attend pinnacle but we get stuck in
the backlog daily and this is without additional people entering or exiting a shopping plaza.
We hope the city listens to the citizens.
Lauren Packer
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Polson, Adam
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12
Date:
Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:30:07 AM
Attachments:
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Mr. Grande,
I am sending this e-mail to indicate that I am IN FAVOR of the proposed development. You are likely to see a bunch of
people trying to complain, and my guess is that those people will try to drown out the people who do want the project. I
would strongly prefer if there was no gas station, but I understand the realities of the situation. To the extent there is a
compromise, I would suggest no gas station.
-Adam Polson
2845 E. Cashman Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
Adam S. Polson
Partner
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From:
shawnkline2
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village Project
Date:
Friday, August 4, 2023 1:55:26 PM
Hello Mr. Grande,
I am writing to you regarding the Black Mountain Village project on the corner of Deer Valley
and Black Mountain Dr. I am a resident of the Sky Crossing neighborhood directly across
from the proposed project. I welcome the zoning change from residential to commercial with a
few stipulations.
1. No gas station. It will increase loitering, traffic, and light pollution in the neighborhood.
2. Grocery store must be a smaller, neighborhood grocery store (Trader Joes, Sprouts, Whole
Foods). A large Fry’s or Albertsons type store would not fit into our residential area,
especially since there is already an Albertsons in Desert Ridge and on Cave Creek.
3. The businesses must be in line with the demographics of the neighborhood. Desert Ridge
and Sky Crossing are neighborhoods with high end homes. We need high end businesses,
shops and restaurants that would enhance our community and not degrade it like a large
grocery store and gas station would. This would also hopefully include appropriate
lightscaping and landscaping, so the business park blends into the desert area that we all
bought houses here for. We moved here because it was a quiet, residential area and we do not
want to see it turn into another corner of concrete, traffic, litter, and loitering.
Thank you for your concern and I look forward to hearing about the next steps of the project.
Shawn Kline
Sky Crossing Resident
From:
Lisa Abrams
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Zoning Changes Near Black Mountain and Deer Valley RDs
Date:
Monday, August 7, 2023 4:32:42 PM
Hi,
I'd like to suggest a compromise for the city to consider regarding the parcel near Black
Mountain and Deer Valley Rds. I agree we need more shopping in the area, however this is
still a large residential neighborhood and I'd like the city to consider putting some restrictions
on the new zoning, similar to what many shopping centers in Scottsdale have done.
Please consider rezoning with conditions including:
a maximum size for the grocery
prohibiting gas stations
dimmer lighting
larger landscape setbacks
shaded walking and bike paths
ample outdoor dining spaces
These conditions would still allow a company to develop the land, while also keeping it as
close to a neighborhood feel as possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Lisa Abrams
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:05:58 AM
Name
Jenna Barrett
Email
jennabarrett422@gmail.com
Support Comments
I would want a grocery store and fast food options at the shopping center.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:09:07 AM
Name
Ashley Campbell
Email
Ashleycampbell@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Fireside at Desert Ridge
Support Comments
I support retail space in that location. Thank you!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:04:56 AM
Name
John Schott
Email
Jopschott@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert Ridge
Support Comments
As a native and person living in the area, I welcome the new development. Adding places to live, shop
and eat will benefit the community. Please approve this project.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:08:35 AM
Name
Austin Lynch
Email
Alynchortho@yahoo.com
Support Comments
Support
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:03:22 AM
Name
Michael Marsh
Email
michaelmarsh.cre@gmail.com
Support Comments
I am currently building a home in Desert Ridge and am extremely supportive of additional retail and
commercial opportunities in this area. Desert Ridge Marketplace is hugely successful, but that comes
with a convenience fee for people who actually live in the area. Additional options for groceries,
restaurants and neighborhood retail on a smaller scale would actually serve the needs of people who live
in and around the area, and an additional option to avoid the traffic and crowds of Desert Ridge
Marketplace that has become a destination shopping center. My understanding is that the current
entitlements would allow for additional housing units. While I am moving to the area and think that
housing is important, the opportunity to have additional retail and commercial as a future homeowner in
this area is exciting and would seem to actually serve the needs of the people that already live and are
actively building homes there. Thanks for your favorable consideration of the requests.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:28:47 PM
Name
Rachel Cohn
Email
rachel-cohn@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Fireside
Support Comments
I would love a small grocery store, no gas station and a local bistro. Thanks!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:05:35 PM
Name
Amanda Honey
Email
amanda.honey3@gmail.com
Support Comments
Neighborhood grocer is wonderful but no gas station please
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:37:25 PM
Name
Meghann Jones
Email
Mprusick@yahoo.com
Support Comments
No gas station.
Small grocery store, i.e. Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:09:39 PM
Name
Kevin Honey
Email
amaresh@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3762 e ember glow way
Support Comments
Neighborhood grocer, but no gas station please.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:16:05 PM
Name
Pam Sullivan
Email
Scottspam4@gmail.com
Support Comments
No gas station
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:29:06 AM
Name
Peter Reinsch
Email
Preinschaz@gmail.com
Support Comments
Sounds like a great idea! That’s a great location to build a grocery store!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:56:30 AM
Name
Melissa Romero
Email
Melromeo@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
4240 E Expedition Way
Support Comments
We need additional options in this area.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:01:05 AM
Name
Allie Schott
Email
alliejschott@gmail.com
Support Comments
As a future resident in the Talinn development, I support growth in the local area.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 1:19:23 PM
Name
Scott Shuman
Email
sshuman99@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert Ridge
Support Comments
I am very supportive of this new development. This area would benefit from additional convenient options
for groceries, restaurants, etc. In particular, it would be great to have a Trader Joe’s or Sprouts. The
congestion around Desert Ridge can be challenging and quality alternatives are welcome.
From:
Chris Sinclair
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Deer Valley and Black Mountain commercial
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:41:55 PM
hi, I guess people are saying to contact the planner about this
development and that's you I guess? anyways, this is great news. we
need more commercial in this area. it's a major intersection and just
what should be happening here. I'm emailing because I'm sure people
will complain. because that's what people do. and usually, the most
vocal are the minority. I want to make sure you guys know that there are
plenty of people excited about this happening. but will probably never
attend a meeting or voice their excitement, because people usually only
do that when they complain. so if you need anybody to point to in the
community that has no vested interest at all, that is excited and 100%
in favor of this, that would be me. thanks and good luck with the
complainers
--
Chris Sinclair
Sinclair Engineering LLC
23251 N.38th Place
Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-695-9734
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 1:10:32 PM
Name
Chris Sinclair
Email
sinclaireng@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
23251 N 38TH PL
Support Comments
this is a great news. been living in Aviano since 2009. we need more commercial, not less. Deer Valley
and Black Mountain is exactly the type of spot where this should be going. this creates a walkable
destination from our neighborhood. we need more of this. I'm firmly in favor of this happening! thanks.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:06:22 AM
Name
Hanna Steger
Email
Hannaesteger@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano Community
Support Comments
We fully support the new black mountain shopping center. We would love to see something smaller scale
to desert ridge that provides us places to dine and shop.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:55:47 PM
Name
Mahyar Vahabzadeh
Email
mahyar@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano Desert Ridge
Support Comments
This shopping center will be a much needed addition to the Desert Ridge area as we are very limited
currently with a single grocery store (Albertsons).
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:43:46 AM
Name
James Senften
Email
jsenften@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
4535 E. Navigator Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Support Comments
As a resident of Desert Ridge for over 3 years, I am excited for the opportunity to have additional options
for groceries, restaurants and neighborhood retail in the area. This area has seen a lot of residential
development in the past 5 to 10 years, but there has been a lack of additional commercial development.
However, I don't want to see this site end up as another huge big box store (like a Wal-Mart) for several
reasons. For one, we have a Target and other big box stores at Desert Ridge that fill that need. Second,
it might cause too many traffic problems at the site and the surrounding area. I think this site should focus
on a smaller, high quality grocery store and related restaurants and commercial uses. I would be in
support of a square footage cap to prevent any big box stores from going in and to promote the possible
attraction of a Sprouts or Trader Joe's type grocery store.
From:
Scott Corwin
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Support for Black Mountain Village development
Date:
Sunday, August 13, 2023 1:32:59 PM
Mr. Grande,
My family and I are residents of Sky Crossing, and I am writing in support of the re-zoning of
the land proposed for Black Mountain Village.
To say I am disappointed in my community members who oppose this project is an
understatement. Apparently others do not care about growth and development of a
neighborhood. Apparently others do not care about their property values increasing because of
convenience. Apparently the principal of Pinnacle High School is urging us to protest the re-
zoning, and because the school cannot figure out how to manage the flow of kids arriving to
school, they are using this development as a scapegoat.
Granted, while I love the concept of the development, I do oppose the gas station idea unless it
is only a gas station without a convenience store. Convenience stores, no matter the location,
seem to draw people out of the woodwork. I don’t know what latitude the city has to stipulate
the details of the plan, but that would be my request as a resident.
I do plan on attending the October 3rd meeting, but will all those in attendance have the
opportunity to vote on the decision?
Looking forward to the meeting.
Thank you,
Scott Corwin
3422 E Crest Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85050
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From:
Aly Fox
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Case Number Z-39-23
Date:
Monday, August 14, 2023 1:26:25 PM
Anthony Grande I am a resident the last 17 years in Aviano in Desert Ridge. I’m
emailing you in reference to case number Z-39-23 to say that we are very excited
for the proposed commercial zoning at the corner of Deer Valley and North Black
Mountain Blvd. We were told that this was in the plan when we first bought. I feel
this will be positive for the area and help bring home values up as well. I hope that
this is highly considered and passed to continue to build. Thank your time and
appreciate all you do.
Alyson and Ken Fox
602-909-0340
From:
cici martin
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Desert View Shopping Center - Rezoning
Date:
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 9:11:11 PM
Hello,
I am a resident of Sky Crossing and wanted to write to share my thoughts as I have seen a lot of chatter in the Sky
Crossing community FB account.
I am not opposed to a smaller shopping mall with a small grocery store and food/coffee options. Nice mall like
Gainey Ranch or DC Ranch. I would be opposed to a gas station as I believe it will bring traffic from the freeway,
not community members. As well as the noise of refueling trucks.
Just wanted to share my thoughts - commercial property yes; as long as no gas stations are included.
Thank you,
Cecilia Martin
Sent from my iPhone
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 3:35:09 PM
Name
Jodi Dougan
Email
Jodster_29@hotmail.com
Support Comments
Would love more shopping and eating options close by.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:42:39 PM
Name
Nicole Mezzatesta
Email
nicolem@lunicabeauty.com
Support Comments
I support this parcel to be zoned for commercial property.
From:
Walker, Oliver
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village Plans at Black Mtn Blvd and Deer Valley Rd
Date:
Friday, August 18, 2023 2:09:36 PM
Attachments:
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Anthony,
I hope you are enjoying your Friday! I wanted to reach out as your email was provided by a neighbor
in Sky Crossing as a point of contact on this proposed project.
I live in one of the homes that backs up to Deer Valley and to the piece of land which is being
submitted for rezoning from Residential to Commercial.
I actually love the idea of having a retail center on the plot of land - I absolutely hate the idea of a
gas station being part of the project, especially on the North side of the project as it would be the
first thing I would see out of my back window. I can tell you that opinion within the neighborhood on
the Sky Crossing Facebook group seems to be split 50/50. One thing, however, that seems to be
consensus - nobody wants a gas station as part of the project.
I am in the mortgage lending world, and I can share that if a gas station is placed at the very
northern edge of the parcel, it would render the homes on the other side of Deer Valley unlendable
for certain mortgage products, which seems incredibly unfair to the folks who bought homes here 3
years ago none the wiser to future changes that might occur.
I would stand firmly against a gas station, but would support a well designed retail center that would
serve our community. I have lived in Desert Ridge for the last 15 years, and the project seems very
exciting if done correctly.
Please feel free to call my cell below if you would like any further input or have any questions.
[social.pr]
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 10:55:52 PM
Name
Doug Dresser
Email
flyboyltu@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Fireside
Support Comments
I’m for no gas station, as we have had a big increase in homelessness in north Phoenix in the last couple
of years as a gas station will increase homeless presence. A small grocery story like sprouts, Aldi, or
Trader Joe’s will be nice as these stores typically don’t attract homelessness and close at a decent hour.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 4:00:02 PM
Name
Janee Foster
Email
Janeeapostol@yahoo.com
Support Comments
Would like to see a small grocer like Trader Joe’s. Traffic is already so bad by the high school, don’t need
a big retail store there. And NO gas stations!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 6:50:57 PM
Name
Bob Mayo
Email
bob_mayo@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Fireside
Support Comments
I am in support of this project, minus the gas station, think that needs to be rethought. Thank you
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 5:10:04 PM
Name
Clint Marchuk
Email
cmarchuk@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Talinn at Desert Ridge
Support Comments
I'm highly supportive of bringing a 2nd grocery store into the Desert Ridge community.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9:44:23 PM
Name
Raj Kapur
Email
raj85719@gmail.com
Support Comments
the overwhelming majority of desert ridge residents want this project to be built and get another small
grocery store. i would rather not have a gas station though..
From:
James Patterson
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black mountain / deer valley project
Date:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 7:12:43 PM
Anthony,
Hope all is well. I live in Sky Crossing and want to make you (and the other city planners) know that my family
supports this new development. This area continues to grow and we need more amenities like another grocery store,
etc.
I can tell you that the FB group for my neighborhood gets all fired up about every little issue and this is no
different. People are clearly frustrated about pinnacle traffic at 7am… can’t imagine a grocery center is going to
have a ton of extra traffic at that time. They seem to be forgetting the convenience + likely property value
appreciation by having more amenities within walking distance.
I support this development and from what I can tell, Vestar seems like a very reputable firm with a great track record
of great shopping centers.
Apologize in advance if you are getting many emails very different from this one. Appreciate all that the city does!
-Jimmy
James S. Patterson III
(480) 390-4288
Sent from my iPhone
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:52:57 AM
Name
Jacqueline Soutus
Email
jackie.soutus@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert Ridge
Support Comments
I support this proposal. Currently there is not enough retail in the Desert Ridge area. More house
developments will cause an even larger shortage of restaurants, groceries and other retailers.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, August 27, 2023 7:11:09 PM
Name
Goldberg Nathan
Email
ndgoldberg@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Fireside - amber crest
Support Comments
I support the proposal but would like it without a gas station. Perhaps we can do some kind of awesome
charging station with higher end convenience store. Also, no Walmart or Walmart market…an AJs or
Trader Joe’s or even a frys would be fantastic.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, August 28, 2023 12:44:37 PM
Name
Sonita W.
Email
Soniyay@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano N 36th St
Support Comments
I just wanted to let you know that as a Aviano resident I am very happy to hear about this development. I
would welcome a grocery store, a coffee shop and other retail, and hopefully also getting dust under
better control once the construction is done. So, good luck and keep us posted.
I do want to request that some thought be given to control of any petty crime that may arise from this
development as there will be increased activity in the surrounding areas.
From:
sonia
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New development Desert Ridge Black Mtn Village
Date:
Monday, August 28, 2023 12:09:32 PM
I just wanted to let you know that as a Aviano resident I am very happy
to hear about this development. I would welcome a grocery store, a coffee
shop and other retail, and hopefully also getting dust under better control
once the construction is done. So, good luck and keep us posted.
I do want to request that some thought be given to control of any petty
crime that may arise from this development as there will be increased
activity in the surrounding areas.
Thank you
Sonita W.
From:
Anthony M Grande
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
FW: SW Corner of Black Mountain Blvd snd Deer Valley
Date:
Thursday, August 31, 2023 11:26:19 AM
From: Kim Galetti <kg2238171@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 1:48 PM
To: Michelle Santoro <msantoro@gblaw.com>
Subject: SW Corner of Black Mountain Blvd snd Deer Valley
Hi Michelle,
Nice talking to you today. My spouse and I are very excited about the proposed project at the above
corner. We badly need a second option for groceries. This additional competition will be great for
the residents of Desert Ridge. It will also increase property values. Hope this project is approved and
ground is broken soon.
Mr. Kim Galetti
3864 E. Melinda Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
443-962-0974
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From:
Anthony M Grande
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
FW: Black Mountain Village
Date:
Thursday, August 31, 2023 11:25:59 AM
From: Nahian Latif <nahian25@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2023 11:44 AM
To: Michelle Santoro <msantoro@gblaw.com>
Subject: Re: Black Mountain Village
Hi there,
I am a resident near the proposed zoning change at the intersection of deer valley and black
mountain. I support the zoning change to a small commercial to allow for a small grocery store/retail
shop/restaurant. Ideally a small grocery store like trader Joe's would be ideal. Encourage bistros like
Panera/chipotle or a local business to setup shop. Bike friendly lanes and bike locks with
shaded/mature trees around stops would enhance the experience. Future growth for a public
library adjacent would serve the area well.
Thank you
Nahian
Local resident
From:
Anthony M Grande
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
FW: Sky Crossing Resident / Black Mountain Village
Date:
Monday, September 11, 2023 8:07:40 AM
From: James Patterson <jsp.three@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 8, 2023 9:09 AM
To: Michelle Santoro <msantoro@gblaw.com>
Subject: Sky Crossing Resident / Black Mountain Village
Hello,
I am a resident of Sky Crossing and very in-favor of this proposed development. For what it's worth,
the community seems overly concerned about 1) the additional traffic around Pinnacle high school
at drop off and pick up, 2) the potential for a gas station and 3) the "aesthetic" of the project.
For me, this seems like a no-brainer given we need a grocery store + other amenities (this helps our
property values). I look forward to attending the town hall on Tuesday
Thanks,
Jimmy
--
James Patterson
(480) 390-4288
From:
Jessica Fierros
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Robert Fierros
Subject:
Aviano resident FOR commercial rezoning
Date:
Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:10:41 AM
Hello Anthony,
I am a resident that is beyond excited about the potential rezoning near Pinnacle HS! I am
shocked by the negative response being organized by some here in Desert Ridge. We
DESPERATELY need more commercial businesses to support the homes/community that are
already here. It is horrendous that we only have ONE grocery store and ONE gas station and
ONE fast food restaurant for this many homes in one area- and there are many more homes
still being built. One of the biggest complaints by people is that these businesses will bring in
crime and homelessness. Well guess what?! It's already been moving in and the problem isn't
businesses. The problem is that we have voted in a mayor who is SOFT on crime and our
police force is over worked, under staffed and under funded. Commercial businesses are what
we NEED!!
We have lived in Aviano for 14 years and had already been saying for several years that we
hoped businesses would develop somewhere along this stretch of Deer Valley. We were so
excited to hear about this proposal and couldn't be more disappointed or disheartened by how
"noisy" the ones against this have been. We truly hope they don't ruin this much needed
opportunity for growth in our community.
Jess Fierros
From:
Martina McConnon
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain shopping area
Date:
Saturday, September 9, 2023 8:16:54 AM
Hi Mr Grande,
My name is Martina McConnon, I live in the Fireside community and have been hearing about the planned rezoning
& possible shopping area coming to Black Mountain next to Pinnacle High School. Just wanted to let you know that
our family would very much welcome a grocer like Trader Joes or Sprouts to get that spot. We do not need more
fast food options as we have plenty in Desert Ridge. But another grocery store would be great, especially a healthier
alternative to Albertsons.
Thank you!
Martina McConnon
3826 E Cat Balue Drive
Phoenix AZ 85050
From:
vanessacorwin@yahoo.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Support for Black Mountain Village Project
Date:
Saturday, September 9, 2023 11:19:25 AM
Mr. Grande,
I am a resident of the Sky Crossing community, and am writing this email in support of the rezoning of
Vestar's proposed Black Mountain Village project. For the planning committee's consideration, I want to
offer some thoughts about the project:
1. Traffic - I have seen a lot of input from community members opposing the rezoning because of traffic
concerns. If it is eventually developed into homes, that'll be another 20+ single family homes built. If it's
developed into townhomes, it'll be another 400 units. If it'll be developed into apartments, the number of
residents will be even higher. Regardless of the outcome of residential development, residential
development will also create more traffic for that area. Those those oppose the rezoning to commercial
don't seem to offer that as a consideration. Some/any level of additional residential development will
further congest DRM. The Vestar development of this land at least offers additional shopping and dining
options, which I would hope offloads DRM to some degree. I see that as a positive. However, I would
hope the City would partner with Vestar to assess entrance and egress points, especially during the
morning when PHS students are driving or being dropped off. I do agree it'll create more traffic at certain
points of the day, so I would hope that is already on the docket to evaluate.
2. Types of businesses on the property - I would ask the planning committee to not support a gas station
with a convenience store. I would rather have a gas station alone, like Costco, with limited hours. A
convenience store option will likely cause more harm than good, in terms of the people who would be
shopping or loitering at the store.
3. There are many concerns about noise from residents in my community and the community to the
immediate east of the proposed development. My house is located 5 houses Black Mountain Boulevard,
and we are objectively closer to the proposed development than 60% of Sky Crossing. In the two+ years
that we've lived in this community, I've never heard any noise from BM boulevard. I can't even hear the
football games at Pinnacle High School. I've seen many people via our community's Facebook and
Desert Ridge's community Facebook groups share this concern as a reason to oppose the development.
How can people 2-3 miles away complain about noise when noise present no impact to them today?
Rhetorical question, but people are grasping at straws.
Overall, while this proposed project is not by any means perfect and there are some legitimate concerns
(like traffic), additional commercial development for this area will be a boost for property values, tax
revenue, economic growth, and some level of job creation. I strongly, strongly support this rezoning in
favor of the Vestar development.
Thank you,
Vanessa Corwin
From:
Roland Ward
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village
Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2023 4:25:24 PM
Hello Anthony,
I live in Aviano at Desert Ridge near the proposed Black Mountain Village shopping center.
I fully support the proposal and welcome the additional option for shopping, especially a
grocery store.
Regards,
Roland Ward
3828 E Morning Dove Trail
Phoenix, AZ 85050
From:
sonia Whig
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black mountain village
Date:
Monday, September 11, 2023 5:35:10 PM
Not sure if this is the right forum but I am writing to add my FULL SUPPORT for this project.
I live in Aviano and would love to have a coffee shop and a grocery store within walking distance. The land will
definitely go the apartment route if left alone for long. Can’t build more than 6-7 houses in the lot. Can’t imagine
anyone preferring that to a neighbourhood market. I am definitely for it for environmental as well and logistics
reasons.
Thank you
Sent from my iPhone
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:48:38 PM
Name
Jared Nielsen
Email
jarheadnielsen@gmail.com
Support Comments
We are very excited about the possibility of a grocery store close to our house. A quick food option would
also be welcome.
From:
Polson, Adam
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
msantoro@gblaw.com
Subject:
RE: Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:55:44 AM
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Mr. Grande,
I am sending this e-mail to reaffirm my position that I am IN FAVOR of the proposed development. I attended the
information session by the developer and Gammage and Burnham at Sky Crossing yesterday evening, and I was impressed
with what Vestar was agreeing to do as far as infrastructure in and around this proposed project. If this project is denied, I
do not see a residential developer agreeing to do what Vestar is agreeing to do. Nevertheless, although I do not pretend
to be a traffic engineer, I believe that it makes sense to have a light at 34th street and Deer Valley. This is even though
there is a light nearby at Deer Valley and Black Mountain. Again, I am not a traffic engineer, but it seems to me as a
layperson that 75% of Sky Crossing traffic would be inclined to head west down Deer Valley and enter Sky Crossing at 32nd
Street and/or Sky Crossing Way. I suspect that a lot of people who live around Cave Creek and Deer Valley would also
prefer to have a light at 34th Street. This is something to consider. Again, I am IN FAVOR of the proposed development.
-Adam
Adam S. Polson
Partner
Adam.Polson@lewisbrisbois.com
T: 602.792.1503 F: 602.385.1051
Phoenix Plaza Tower II
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From: Polson, Adam <Adam.Polson@lewisbrisbois.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:30 AM
To: anthony.grande@phoenix.gov
Subject: Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12
Mr. Grande,
I am sending this e-mail to indicate that I am IN FAVOR of the proposed development. You are likely to see a bunch of
people trying to complain, and my guess is that those people will try to drown out the people who do want the project. I
would strongly prefer if there was no gas station, but I understand the realities of the situation. To the extent there is a
compromise, I would suggest no gas station.
-Adam Polson
2845 E. Cashman Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
Adam S. Polson
Partner
Adam.Polson@lewisbrisbois.com
T: 602.792.1503 F: 602.385.1051
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From:
Chris Sinclair
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Black Mountain Village Desert Ridge
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:03:18 PM
from the sounds of it, you're getting obliterated with negative comments
about this. just wanted to make sure you know many of us here approve
of this project. we were promised for years we'd be getting a second
grocery store. the people complaining are mostly people that have been
here only a year or 2. many of them back the major roads to this. this
has 2 major roads and leads to the interstate. and backs a high
school. should the rest of the community be deprived of this
development because they bought houses that back these major roads? I
don't think so. I've been here since 2009 and have always known there
was commercial coming. anyways, thanks for hearing me out.
--
Chris Sinclair
Sinclair Engineering LLC
23251 N.38th Place
Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-695-9734
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:52:21 AM
Name
Alexander Soutus
Email
asoutus@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
22221 n 41st st
Support Comments
We are in support for commercial business. Preferably a grocery store.
From:
david white
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Zoning
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:37:10 PM
To Whom This May Concern,
I just want my voice heard.
I fully support the rezoning of the southwest corner of Deer Valley Road and Black Mountain
Blvd. from residential to commercial.
Respectfully,
David White
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4:09:28 PM
Name
Brandon York
Email
blyork85@gmail.com
Support Comments
Thank you for planning to bring some more shopping to the desert ridge area. Desert ridge marketplace
is a nightmare most all the time with all the congestion.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 5:56:51 PM
Name
Sharon Ceccarelli
Email
Sceccarelli1@gmail.com
Support Comments
I would like a fry’s or Trader Joe’s. Qt would be nice too. I’m down for chic fillet or chipotle
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:49:45 PM
Name
Allie Lucyk
Email
Lucykallie88@gmail.com
Support Comments
Bring on the grocery store
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:43:12 AM
Name
Chrissy Seibel
Email
chrissyandsteve2011@gmail.com
Support Comments
I’m all for a new grocery store in the area! We are in need!
From:
Robert Berto
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Rezoning near Pinnacle High School
Date:
Friday, September 15, 2023 8:28:08 AM
I just would say not all residents in this area are opposed to finally building on land that looks like a deserted field
that has not been maintained and does not align with the atmosphere of surrounding homes in the area. Finally
something can be put in place with some amenities north of the 101.
I do have a question though.
Is there a plan to build anything north of Pinnacle Peak and Black Mountain? This land as well looks like overgrown
weeds that have not been maintained.
Not only that, but it is a dark busy road on Pinnacle Peak. Wildlife darts out from the side of the road and could pose
a risk to drivers trying to avoid hitting a coyote chasing a rabbit. I know from experience. I drive it multiple times a
night.
I look forward to seeing more commercial establishments that will help the community that continues to grow.
I just wanted to give some input as I live in the area and my son goes to Pinnacle High School.
Thank You,
Robert Berto
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 16, 2023 6:30:20 AM
Name
Sonia W.
Email
nimbus-polkas0h@icloud.com
Support Comments
Would LOVE to have a Trader Joes or similar grocery store. A nice independent coffee shop would be
great too. Not a gas station though- I don’t think that’s a good idea. Maybe some other tasteful and new
concept retail.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 16, 2023 9:17:01 PM
Name
Lynn Stevens
Email
lynnkstevens@gmail.com
Support Comments
Improved Grocery shopping is needed desert ridge. A Fry’s would offer choices to consumers and
improve the food desert north of the 101.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 2:17:36 PM
Name
Jan Axtell
Email
kentandjan@cox.net
Support Comments
We need another grocery store besides Albertsons!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 8:24:48 PM
Name
Vanessa Corwin
Email
vanessacorwin@yahoo.com
Support Comments
I support this project
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 8:44:54 PM
Name
Michael Curtis
Email
mcc50@q.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2235 e Parkside lane
Support Comments
I support this there is no grocery stores in this area
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 11:11:07 PM
Name
Melissa Gasper
Email
melissa.gasper@icloud.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert peak
Support Comments
I support it
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 7:39:35 PM
Name
John Hamby
Email
Jhamby1011@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano
Support Comments
All day! Living is Aviano is funny because the homes are a millions dollars but the grocery and food
options around are minimal and/or of poor quality. Would love to see more options up here but some
serious traffic mitigation would need to take place because with the high school right there, it’s already a
disaster.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 10:12:51 PM
Name
Brenda Johnson
Email
artbybrenda@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3919 E Daley Lane Phoenix/Aviano
Support Comments
Please! Another grocery store and gas station and another fast food drive-through option!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 2:44:47 PM
Name
Rajesh Kapur
Email
Raj@benefitcommerce.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
20918 N 37th pl
Support Comments
we all want this. please ignore the handful of rowdy fireside folks that are arguing against!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 4:35:44 PM
Name
Jodie Koltes
Email
jodie.koltes@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Crescent Butte
Support Comments
Fry’s would be nice!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 10:27:39 PM
Name
Jadyn L
Email
Jnlien267@gmail.com
Support Comments
Please add a Trader Joe’s!!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 3:14:15 PM
Name
Jamie Lafranchi
Email
lafranchi.jamie@gmail.com
Support Comments
We need another grocery. Crazy just to have Albertsons
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 3:32:44 PM
Name
Vanessa Mason
Email
vnessahenderson@gmail.com
Support Comments
As a resident in this area we would
love to have easier access to a nice grocery store without having to drive 10-15 mins to the nearest store.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:53:20 PM
Name
Roselyn Meyer
Email
meyerroselyn@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3818 E Cat Balue Dr
Support Comments
We will support Trader Joe’s to come to our neighborhood!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 8:23:42 PM
Name
Scott Corwin
Email
scott.corwin@yahoo.com
Support Comments
I support this development, but suggest two things: 1) no convenience store as part of any gas station. 2)
Vestar and City do traffic studies to assess impact to BM Boulevard, and make changes to entrance and
egress points.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 7:40:37 PM
Name
Mary Patterson
Email
Mfpatterson2016@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky crossing
Support Comments
Support
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 6:44:56 PM
Name
Jon Peterson
Email
jpeterson_az@yahoo.com
Support Comments
I realize the location is not ideal for everyone but I would prefer to have a local grocery store closer and
less crowded than a Desert Ridge
I think the fry’s complex at Thompson Peak and Hayden is a good example of what this could be and
support it.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 10:44:24 PM
Name
Jamisyn Smith
Email
jamisyn.rae.smith@gmail.com
Support Comments
We need better options. A Trader Joe’s please.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 2:21:55 PM
Name
Leslie Wren
Email
lesliewren22@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Cave Creek Rd & Deer Valley
Support Comments
We need another grocery store
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PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 6:54:09 PM
Name
Suhair Riederer
Email
ishtar2000@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
21526 n 59TH way Phoenix AZ 85054
Support Comments
Please bring a sprout , fry’s or Walmart yo the area . We lack a good grocery store in desert ridge
Thanks
Suhair
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 4:04:40 PM
Name
Mary Jill Almassy
Email
jillalmassy@cox.net
Support Comments
We definitely need more and more convenient grocery shopping
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 6:38:09 PM
Name
Not Helping
Email
Nothelping@stop.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing
Support Comments
Hey Gammage and Burnham - these silly Facebook groups are not a good idea. I actually like the idea of
Black Mountain Village, but having a law firm with no vested interest in the neighborhood aside from the
development being approved creating a Facebook/Instagram group to drum up support for the project
makes your law firm look absolutely desperate, pathetic, and borderline deceptive. Please discontinue
this type of advertising.
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 10:34:53 AM
Name
Anne Blazek
Email
boutiquewellness@gmail.com
Support Comments
Need more than one alberstsons
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 2:08:41 PM
Name
Dennis Brown
Email
azhairguy@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2513 E Barbed Wire Pass
Support Comments
I think it would be great, yes students need parking which could be part of it, rather more
houses/apartments that they couldn’t park in, stores would be closer for all of us on cave creek and deer
valley ect. Can’t wait for it!!!
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 5:47:07 AM
Name
Maryanne Christensen
Email
mlchristensen05@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano
Support Comments
We need another grocery store in this area!! I have lived here for 12+ years and the only thing that hasn’t
grown is options to shop for groceries. Please make it a Signature Fry’s!!!
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 5:09:33 AM
Name
Brian Clifton
Email
bclifton5@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert Ridge
Support Comments
We need more business and less housing in the area
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 6:44:09 AM
Name
Stephanie Cohen
Email
s_marema@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
4410 East Kirkland Rd.
Support Comments
I support and additional shopping development with hopes to have another more boutique style. Grocery
store option.
From:
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 3:03:00 PM
Name
Ralph Ferrara
Email
ralph.ferrara@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2129 East Daley Lane
Support Comments
I support this
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 6:36:17 AM
Name
Sol Fink
Email
sol_fink@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
SkyCrossing
Support Comments
We definitely need a supermarket, some restaurants and a few boutique shops within walking distance of
SkyCrossing.
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 8:57:01 PM
Name
James Gregory
Email
jamesgregory1882@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Boulder Creek
Support Comments
I'm looking forward to the space being utilized, for what I hope, will be a higher end use.
From:
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 6:57:52 AM
Name
April Halaby
Email
ahalaby@chicagopropertyconcierge.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3251 E Harlow Sky Crossing
Support Comments
We wholly support the plans for Vestar to develop the land, including a grocery store. This area is
underserved with regards to grocery stores and small shops, and this would help resolve that issue.
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 8:45:58 AM
Name
Bob Hamer
Email
Hamer.bob@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Adobe Rd. (Sky crossing resident)
Support Comments
Definitely in favor of the commercial development on Black Mtn and Deer Valley. Closer grocery store
(maybe gas too?) retail restaurants (a coffee shop) would be awesome. Right now we have to go to
desert ridge and it’s too trafficked. Also, growing up and in High School eating at our local restaurants
nearby school was a huge part of the community experience and right now I fear that doesn’t exist. As
long as it’s thoughtful re: loitering and lighting and traffic there really isn’t a downside here at all. Hope we
can get this approved!!
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 11:47:41 AM
Name
Brooke Harmon
Email
brharmon@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2214 E SOFT WIND DR
Support Comments
As someone that has live near this area since 2011, I am excited for the potential to build more
commercial stores, including a grocery store other than Albertsons nearby. Our only nearby options for
this is Desert Ridge which is getting ridiculously crowded now that Sky Crossing exists. It's funny that I
see them as the ones complaining, but we were all very opposed to more residential homes in that area
for two reasons. 1 - it made things even more congested and 2 - now our school boundaries risk being
redrawn. I purchased land at cave creek and deer valley for Pinnacle High, now the extra residential
growth is putting our ability to attend that school in the future at risk.
I do NOT want more residential homes at the corner at Black Mountain and Deer Valley. Commercial
property is what I would love to see. It would also create more jobs for our area, especially the older
teens / young adults.
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 7:52:58 PM
Name
Linda Metcalf
Email
Ljm@hdride.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
26633 N 42nd street
Support Comments
We do need more shopping choices on this area. Not much to choose from right now
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 3:02:45 PM
Name
Kyla Geise
Email
kyla_geise@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert Ridge
Support Comments
I do not want a new gas station/ store on deer valley.
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 1:13:40 PM
Name
James Patterson
Email
Jsp.three@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing
Support Comments
I fully support this project. It will add much needed amenities to a growing area.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 3:04:26 PM
Name
Christina Peregrym
Email
Cperegrym@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky crossing
Support Comments
I would love a Trader Joe’s across the street!!’
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website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 4:50:19 AM
Name
Jeanice Ridgway
Email
jeanice@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2213 E. Monona Dr
Support Comments
We should not need to drive that far to get the things we need. It's a busy corner already with the high
school so it won't change.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 10:11:29 AM
Name
David Rucker
Email
azresbroker@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano Desert Ridge
Support Comments
This area is in desperate need of additional shopping. The traffic is way too congested at Tatum and
Deer Valley. It’s also a safety issue for our teens that have to cross Tatum or Deer Valley to get to the
only shopping at Desert Ridge Marketplace. The business revenue for City of Phoenix would be
substantial as multiple businesses are ready to expand to this area. Another grocery anchor is what we
really need. Our options are very limited especially with the expansion off of 56th St. And Deer Valley.
From:
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 6:27:29 PM
Name
Ron Stilwell
Email
rstilwell9@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing
Support Comments
Yes more choices
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website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 5:14:33 AM
Name
Roland Ward
Email
rmward194@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3828 E Morning Dove Trail/Aviano
Support Comments
Black Mountain Village is a much needed addition for Desert Ridge residents. Albertsons needs
competition and the current mall is already too congested. I don't shop there because the ingress and
egress are so terrible.
With thousands of new residents coming to Desert Ridge in at least four apartment complexes, new
condos and Talin additional shopping options are absolutely necessary.
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website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 5:35:21 PM
Name
Scott Weinberg
Email
scottysair@aol.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3635 E Zachary Dr
Support Comments
Please build new Fry’s and In N Out Burger, as well as new restaurants.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 18, 2023 7:12:09 PM
Name
Shane Zink
Email
shane.j.zink@gmail.com
Support Comments
Put a new grocer in Desert Ridge. Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s would kill here. Don’t listen to the vocal
minority about this.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:51:29 PM
Name
Ashley Allen
Email
ashleyallenfit@gmail.com
Support Comments
Please put a grocery store here, with a Starbucks
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:13:43 PM
Name
Anna Britt
Email
swedeanna@gmail.com
Support Comments
Its about time! Trader Joe and Sprouts would be great!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 11:19:16 PM
Name
Simental Carolina
Email
csimental@hotmail.com
Support Comments
We need more options on the area. We only have Desert Ridge Mall as option.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:43:04 PM
Name
Danielle Coleman
Email
daniellecjacques@msn.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky crossing
Support Comments
Desert Ridge marketplace is too congested, would love to have other options
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 8:07:09 AM
Name
Melissa Gitt
Email
melissagitt@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing
Support Comments
We look forward to this potentially happening and appreciate the transparency in your plans.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 8:09:40 AM
Name
Jesse Goldstein
Email
jgoldstein19@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing
Support Comments
We'd like this to happen.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:28:44 PM
Name
Jean Kantaros
Email
jkantaros@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Wildcat Ridge
Support Comments
I'd love a grocery store but no stabd alone gas station
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:51:34 PM
Name
Sylvia Lind
Email
spawlak0808@gmail.com
Support Comments
Yes we need a grocery store!!! Trader Joe’s please!!!!
There is nothing close by. Albertsons and Costco. Trader Joe’s would be nice.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 8:11:42 AM
Name
Monica Litt
Email
Monicalitt@hotmail.com
Support Comments
We live in Sky Crossing and fully support this project!
A gas station, restaurant, grocery store (would love Trader Joe’s) and a Dutch brothers would be
absolutely amazing!!!!
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:59:06 PM
Name
Josh Mann
Email
jmann5225@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
23230 N 20TH St
Support Comments
My closest grocery store is desert ridge which is about 12 minutes from my house.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 7:20:31 AM
Name
Don McCaul
Email
ddmccaul1@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3807 E Crest Lane, Phoenix, AZ. 85050
Support Comments
Desert Ridge is exploding in size with no additional retail services. We desperately need an additional
grocery store. Hopefully Vestar will attract Trader Joe’s. Desert Ridge Mall is a transportation nightmare
with poor circulation.
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 7:52:42 AM
Name
L M
Email
lauramcintosh5@gmail.com
Support Comments
Trader Joe’s
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website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 7:47:25 PM
Name
Ben McKeown
Email
buckshanks@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2521 e paraiso dr
Support Comments
I fully support having more quality grocery options include to my neighborhood.
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website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:18:50 PM
Name
Jorge Monroy
Email
jorge.monroy0@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Pinnacle at desert peak
Support Comments
I 100% support more options
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 5:20:08 PM
Name
Marc Pruzansky
Email
mpruzansky@yahoo.com
Support Comments
Albertsons is the only large market in the vicinity. We deserve more options.
From:
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:29:28 PM
Name
Nathan Rodgers
Email
Iamnatedog@gmail.com
Support Comments
Grocery stores really don’t go north of Bell Road
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 8:59:49 PM
Name
Connie Tracy
Email
ctracycrna@aol.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano
Support Comments
I support more grocery stores and restaurants and shopping .
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 7:29:41 PM
Name
Kasey Allayeva
Email
kaseyaz1225@yahoo.com
Support Comments
Would like to see Trader Joe’s
Aldi store
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:28:52 PM
Name
Sommer Arekat
Email
sommer.arekat@gmail.com
Support Comments
Please bring a Trader Joe’s!!!!
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website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 8:37:06 PM
Name
Natalie Castaneda
Email
ndcastaneda80@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2725 e. Mine creek rd unit 1030 Phoenix, az 85024
Support Comments
We need in this area more retail shopping and a mall too
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website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:37:07 PM
Name
Beth Field
Email
Bethfield1@hotmail.com
Support Comments
Support more shopping
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website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:54:34 AM
Name
Marta Graziano
Email
deltazeta@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert Peak
Support Comments
My husband and I would greatly appreciate a grocery store with healthy foods like Sprouts. This area is
becoming too dense with homes and not enough grocery stores to support the families who live here.
From:
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 2:53:57 PM
Name
Abigail Hunnicutt
Email
abbyjhunnicutt@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2029 east dry wood rd Phoenix 85024
Support Comments
Our family would love to have a grocery store closer
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:42:35 AM
Name
Devin Kaufman
Email
Dgkaufman3@gmail.com
Support Comments
Supportive
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:23:46 PM
Name
Cindy Marquardt
Email
cindymarq@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
4831 E Williams Dr., Phx 85054
Support Comments
We need another grocery store in desert ridge
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:26:33 PM
Name
Lorenia Ochoa
Email
lorenia_o@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3416 E Los Gatos Dr.
Support Comments
Yes, it would be beneficial to Sky Crossing!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:28:39 PM
Name
Sara Phillips
Email
sjsmx@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
904 E Mohawk Dr
Support Comments
A grocery store such as frys, Trader Joe’s and a cvs or Walgreens would be amazing!!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 2:29:33 PM
Name
Joann Polk
Email
Jopolk@me.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
East side of Tatum and Ranger
Support Comments
I support the need for another grocery store in Desert Ridge.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:39:54 PM
Name
VERNON PEREZ RUBIO
Email
vpra@me.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3416 E Los Gatos Dr
Support Comments
I support comercial center
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:13:00 PM
Name
Bonnie Sauer
Email
momtogrif@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Fireside
Support Comments
Yes!!
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website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:05:49 AM
Name
Nate Schoenfeld
Email
nathan.schoenfeld@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3251 E Donald Dr Phoenix 850505, Sky Crossing
Support Comments
This is needed!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:17:57 PM
Name
Shirlee Tye
Email
tyeshi67@gmail.com
Support Comments
Trader Joe's would be the perfect size store in that location!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:29:46 PM
Name
Sunny Weisbaum
Email
sunnyw@sbcglobal.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
4009 E hashknife Rd
Support Comments
We need a Trader Joe’s!!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 4:42:43 PM
Name
Jean Kantaros
Email
jkantaros@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
WildCat Ridge
Support Comments
I'm all for a grocery store. NO to a gas station.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:42:47 PM
Name
Michael Charley
Email
mcharle9@asu.edu
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Moon Valley
Support Comments
I support the location as their needs to be a grocery store within desert ridge.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:18:51 PM
Name
Crystal Cline
Email
crystal2383@aol.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
21917 N 59th Ter
Support Comments
We would love more grocery store, restaurants and shopping options!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:32:19 PM
Name
John DEAN
Email
Johntdean@aol.com
Support Comments
I support a grocer and gas station
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Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:48:50 PM
Name
Sandesh Dev
Email
Sandeshdev1@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano
Support Comments
Grocery store is a positive - Sprouts or Whole Foods would be great
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Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:50:13 PM
Name
Joann Friedman
Email
joannwf@cox.net
Support Comments
I watched Desert Ridge shopping Center being built and was thrilled when Albertson's was completed.
Another market facility would add to desert ridge neighbors choices. I wholeheartedly support this idea
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Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:05:00 PM
Name
Shannon Griffith
Email
Rowharder1@gmail.com
Support Comments
It would be very beneficial to build a Trader Joe’s at Deer Valley Dr and Black Mountain Pkwy. This area
is saturated with customers and shopping. However, having more grocery options gives people more
choices. Having a Trader Joe’s also appeals to a younger audience and is highly desirable.
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Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:56:23 PM
Name
Bethany Gunn
Email
bethbaz79@aol.com
Support Comments
Trader Joe’s would be great! That’s all I want. Please put one in.
Thank you
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Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:19:17 PM
Name
Jodi Hoffman
Email
lbux555@aol.com
Support Comments
I live off of Cave Creek right after Deer Valley. The only convenient store is Costco. I dont always need to
buy in bulk. Please place a Fryes near me.
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 3:09:37 PM
Name
Jennifer Hopkins
Email
jenay99@aol.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3941 E Hashknife Rd
Support Comments
This is definitely needed in this area as our options are very limited for how many homes are in the area
versus convenience to a local grocer. This is fully supported.
Thank you!
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:16:47 PM
Name
Joseph Joaquin
Email
Josephj1299@yahoo.com
Support Comments
It would be good to have a Trader Joe’s at Desert Ridge.
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:35:42 PM
Name
Samalie Kahunde
Email
samaliek@yahoo.com
Support Comments
To begin with, the proposed development will be closer to where our family lives than Desert Ridge
Marketplace. Sometimes, one just needs to make a really quick dash to the store to make a much-
needed quick family dinner, when running late.
I also appreciate the Fuel Station - again for the convenience of proximity when one needs to get the kids
to school or get oneself to work.
If the following stores (Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Fry’s, Sprouts or Safeway) were brought closer to the
Desert Ridge residences, it would be a big plus as we usually travel little longer to one of their locations.
In summary, proximity, quality and variety of options, are key for my family and I.
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:21:07 PM
Name
Debra Kruszalnicki
Email
dsbeerrn99@aol.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing
Support Comments
Sprouts please
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:15:29 PM
Name
Cindy Lien
Email
cindyrocketonline@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Mountain Gate
Support Comments
The Albertsons parking lot drivers are just rude and awful and drive like they are above the laws of traffic.
Need more alternatives.
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:53:56 PM
Name
Diane McCaul
Email
ddmccaul1@gmail.com
Support Comments
Would love to see a Trader Joe’s or a Sprouts at this location.
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:46:09 PM
Name
Klara McClellan
Email
Klara.mcclellan@hotmail.com
Support Comments
I would love to see Trader Joe's there
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:34:54 PM
Name
Whitney Murto
Email
whitneymurto@gmail.com
Support Comments
Trader joes
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:55:08 PM
Name
Neal Dubey
Email
neal.dubey@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
22313 N 36th Street
Support Comments
I would love a neighborhood shopping center catering to the local community as getting in and out of
Desert Ridge Marketplace can be quite congested. I prefer a smaller grocery store like a Trader Joe's
over a larger store like Fry's. I am opposed to having a gas station in station the complex. Based on my
discussions with people in the community if the shopping center had Trader Joe's and no gas station
more people would support the development.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:03:50 PM
Name
Michelle Nordmann
Email
normoyle@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
23009 North 23rd Place
Support Comments
Would appreciate another spot to shop. Desert ridge is impossible
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:11:39 PM
Name
Jaimee Pascale
Email
bklyndevil24@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
23825 N 25th way
Support Comments
It would be much closer for us
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:10:44 PM
Name
Anne Pauli
Email
Paulifamily@hotmail.com
Support Comments
TRADER JOES!!! We need one in our area!!!!
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:32:29 PM
Name
Mary Petty
Email
smspetty2006@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing
Support Comments
I would love to have a Sprouts grocery store nearby. The second choice would be Trader Joe's. I have to
drive a ways to get to the nearest Sprouts store. I would love to have access to both the Albertsons we
have and adding a Sprouts nearby.
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:11:42 PM
Name
Raymond Rita
Email
raymond3213@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky crossing.
Support Comments
I love this idea and have been waiting for news on its development.
Going to desert ridge marketplace is a pain in the butt for the essentials, it will be nice to have a place
that is much closer. It’s a huge win for people who want to bike and walk too.
I think the developers can secure a big win if they scrap the gas station idea. I also think having a left
hand turn option on 34th street would be a big win.
I also think you should include more studies on how convenient/walkable areas like this improve properly
values.
Many of the naysayers also site traffic, however for most residents of SC it’s a net win since they will
drive less to DRM. The safety concerns are also silly cuz there’s already traffic, and the new
improvements will actually make it safer.
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:24:11 PM
Name
Sophia Rizk
Email
sophia_rizk@yahoo.fr
Support Comments
A Trader Joe’s would be great in the neighborhood.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:40:00 AM
Name
David Roth
Email
lancets.bearded.0v@icloud.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing Neighborhood
Support Comments
We fully support development at Deer Valley & Black Mountain Blvd. Desert Ridge can be extremely
busy with traffic in that area, so it would be nice to have other shopping options closer to our home in Sky
Crossing.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:26:26 PM
Name
Marjorie Schnell
Email
ms.margieschnell@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
39726 N MESSNER WAY
Support Comments
Would love a Trader Joe's or While Foods at Desert Ridge, perfect size and variety of food different from
the many Frys and Sageways we have around. Thank you!
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:01:21 PM
Name
Kassie Shirey
Email
kassie.shirey@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2517 E. Paraiso Dr
Support Comments
A neighborhood Sprouts or Trader Joe’s would be wonderful!
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:39:34 PM
Name
Elissa Silber
Email
gemsilber@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
5867 E Tierra Buena Ln
Support Comments
I would like a Trader Joe’s, or a Sprouts to go on there.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:24:59 PM
Name
Cynthia Sowa
Email
clusowa@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
23319 N 44TH PL
Support Comments
Trader Joe's would be great!
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:18:45 PM
Name
Scott Starr
Email
rltycheck@aol.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano
Support Comments
Thai would be a great addition.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:29:06 PM
Name
April Storey
Email
azstorey@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Mountain Gate Pass
Support Comments
Trader Joe’s!
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:39:37 PM
Name
Elena Tager
Email
elenatager@yahoo.com
Support Comments
We support.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:00:15 PM
Name
Juli Thompson
Email
Julesnrs@gmail.com
Support Comments
Yes, I vote for Whole Foods and a trader Joe’s
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:57:47 PM
Name
Morgan Troutman
Email
morgan.troutman8700@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
12802 N 23RD ST
Support Comments
I support the proposal of a new grocer in the desert ridge area... preferably Fry's.
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:03:56 PM
Name
Amber Vercelline
Email
amber.rhodes.rn@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Tatum Manor
Support Comments
Agree with grocery store. Would love Trader Joe’s
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:58:52 PM
Name
chris waranch
Email
cwaranch@gmail.com
Support Comments
Would appreciate a new grocery store in this location
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 7:18:11 PM
Name
John Zatarski
Email
jzatarski@hotmail.com
Support Comments
YES - We need another Grocery Store !
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:25:29 PM
Name
Mike Albers
Email
MikeAlbers23@gmail.com
Support Comments
Huge NO for gas of any kind.
Yes Trader Joe's or Whole Foods.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 12:07:37 PM
Name
David Ashkuri
Email
davidashkuri@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3514 E Utopia Rd.
Support Comments
We would love to see either a traders joe’s
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 2:21:51 PM
Name
Tony Baldwin
Email
Avalosoul@live.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano
Support Comments
Trader joes please
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To:
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 11:36:27 AM
Name
Samantha Bednarz
Email
samiebednarz@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
4616 E Desert Cactus St
Support Comments
This area absolutely needs a Sprouts!
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 8:25:47 AM
Name
Kimberly Bocchi
Email
kimberly.a.bocchi@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky crossing
Support Comments
Such a great use of the land over here!!
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 10:03:27 PM
Name
Amanda Brockbank
Email
Brockbankamanda16@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Boulder creek at desert foothills subdivision
Support Comments
I think this proposed plan adds value and convenience to the north Phoenix area. With the growing
number of houses going up and no new stores, especially grocery, going up, this will be a positive and
impactful addition to our neighborhood. We don’t want more houses or apartments crammed together.
We want something that will actually be of use in the day to day life.
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 10:11:14 AM
Name
Susan Cotner
Email
sccotner@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
23650 N. 22nd St.
Support Comments
As senior living in the area, having a new neighborhood grocery store would help me to age in place in
my current home. Currently I live more than 5 miles away from any grocery store.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 7:32:55 AM
Name
Kimberly Fabrycki
Email
kimberlyfabrycki@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3222 E Bryce Ln
Support Comments
Trader Joe’s please
.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 1:09:18 PM
Name
Sara Grasteit
Email
sarajuneco@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano
Support Comments
Please make it a Trader Joe’s!!
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 12:55:08 AM
Name
kevin jerrett
Email
krjerrett@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
5350 6 deer valley drive
Support Comments
Hope its a frys
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 12:44:20 PM
Name
PG Lakshminarayan
Email
plakshman@rocketmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviani
Support Comments
Support mini grocer like trader joe or sprouts...
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 6:32:26 AM
Name
David Larcher
Email
Dlarcher@vestar.com
Support Comments
Go for it
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 9:53:48 AM
Name
Sarah Larocca
Email
sarahdeelo@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3984 E Scout Pass
Support Comments
We need a healthy, organic grocery store that is local.
From:
Michelle Santoro
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
FW: Support for Black Mountain Village Project
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 11:33:04 AM
-----Original Message-----
From: Aaron Lloyd <aarontlloyd@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2023 11:21 AM
To: anthony.grande@phoenix.gov
Cc: Michelle Santoro <msantoro@gblaw.com>
Subject: Support for Black Mountain Village Project
Mr. Grande,
I will not be able to attend the meeting on October 3 but write to provide my strong support for the Black Mountain
Village rezoning project. As a homeowner in the Sky Crossing community I view this project favorably. It will be a
good use of the land and provide homeowners in the surrounding neighborhoods with options not found in the
immediate vicinity. I would much prefer a commercial rezoning to a multi family project and believe those opposed
may be not realizing other potential and less favorable uses for the land.
As a former member of the PV Village Planning Committee, this project has my full support, and I urge the
committee to vote to approve on October 3.
Thanks,
Aaron Lloyd
Sent from my iPhone
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 11:10:41 AM
Name
Aaron Lloyd
Email
aarontlloyd@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
21926 N 29th St
Support Comments
Hello,
I strongly support this project as a neighbor in the Sky Crossing community. I believe the project will be
an asset to the neighboring communities, provide additional services not found in the immediate
neighborhood, and be a good use of the land. I strongly recommend that the planning committee approve
the project at the upcoming meeting!
Thanks,
Aaron Lloyd
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New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 4:10:08 PM
Name
Thomas Mosmeyer
Email
thomasmosmeyer@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
4514 E Weaver Road
Support Comments
The ability to walk to a grocer can greatly reduce the traffic strain that is clearly obvious in front of Desert
Ridge Marketplace. The more walkable the surrounding neighborhoods, the cheaper and less deleterious
the use of cars becomes.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 1:02:47 PM
Name
Charles Pawlak
Email
charlespawlak@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano
Support Comments
A grocery store is badly needed and the Desert Ridge area with all the new apartments and homes being
built and only Albertsons available within a few miles. I totally support a grocery store at the southwest
corner of Deer Valley and Black Mountain
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 7:34:01 AM
Name
Nikki Reiter
Email
nikkijean6@yahoo.com
Support Comments
Trader Joe’s would kill it up in this neighborhood! We have to travel all the way down to tatum and shea
or get overwhelmed at the FLW location. Also a full sized Sprouts or ALDIs would be nice.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 12:23:46 AM
Name
Gianna Schneider
Email
ggbella12@gmail.com
Support Comments
Trader joe’s!
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 7:52:48 PM
Name
Sylvia Sebescu
Email
silvip3@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
23222 N. 41 st Street, Phoenix 85050
Support Comments
We need grocery store in our neighborhood.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 10:17:31 AM
Name
Will Shirey
Email
wtshirey@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
2517 E. Paraiso Dr.
Support Comments
I support this initiative. We need more fuel and groceries in this area. Prefer Sprouts or Trader Joe’s as
first choice. Fry’s second choice.
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 3:20:20 PM
Name
Jennifer Ulrich
Email
jenbulrich@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Stone Butte
Support Comments
We need closer shopping and restaurant options
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 8:13:18 AM
Name
Rohit Vir
Email
rohitvir@hotmail.com
Support Comments
Love the idea
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:01:03 PM
Name
Ariela Acuna
Email
Acunaariela@gmail.com
Support Comments
We really need more stores near our neighborhood as there isn’t much around and other stores such as
desert ridge are becoming super crowded.
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PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:37:09 AM
Name
David Allayev
Email
davidallayev5@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3843 e expedition way
Support Comments
This would be great for the neighborhood
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To:
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:15:32 AM
Name
Karla Grajeda
Email
Karlaplacido_96@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
23555 n desert peak parkway Phoenix Arizona 85024
Support Comments
Give us a Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods
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Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 5:34:53 PM
Name
Ginny Komlos
Email
ginnykomlos@gmail.com
Support Comments
We need a new supermarket and gas station in the Deer Valley/Black Mountain
From:
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To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 11:05:11 AM
Name
Greg Kraus
Email
greg.kraus@datadvisors.com
Support Comments
Can’t wait
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 8:08:31 AM
Name
Lama Mattar
Email
lama.mattar@hotmail.com
Support Comments
Such a great idea !!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:16:56 AM
Name
Terrie Miller
Email
tmiller855@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
5350 E Deer Valley Dr
Support Comments
We need another grocery option as well as dining in this area.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 1:04:05 PM
Name
Shaun Kelley
Email
sh4unz0r@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing
Support Comments
My support for this development is contingent upon 3 things:
1. Grocer is guaranteed to be Sprouts, Whole Foods, or AJ's
2. No gas station, given the above grocers don't do accessory stations.
3. Lighting plan is implemented to be similar to lights at the Shops at Gainey Village.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 2:03:22 PM
Name
Jennifer Padgett
Email
Jcwiltse3@yahoo.com
Support Comments
Trader Joe’s!!!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:46:54 AM
Name
Kaci Peregrym
Email
kaciperegrym@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
3253 E Pike St
Support Comments
n/a
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:50:49 AM
Name
Gloria Poppa
Email
gjpoppa@yahoo.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
5450 E Deer Valley Dr. #4211 Phoenix AZ 8505
Support Comments
LOVE IT!!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 6:20:40 AM
Name
Xiomara Pravong
Email
xpravong@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
18618 N 34th Pl
Support Comments
Trader Joe’s please
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 8:24:20 AM
Name
Marisa Sanchez
Email
Marisatsanchez@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert Peak
Support Comments
We’d like to see a Whole Foods or Sprouts put in. It’s a long drive to either of these places. Or even a
Natural Grocers or Trader Joe’s.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 12:05:30 PM
Name
Joyce Carlberg
Email
carlberg_az@msn.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky Crossing
Support Comments
We are in favor
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 7:00:37 PM
Name
Beth Dahl
Email
bethdahl@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Cachet at Peakview
Support Comments
I lived in Aviano and Fireside for 8 years. I would have loved this center a mile from
My house
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 8:21:29 PM
Name
Dianne Moore
Email
dianneishappy@gmail.com
Support Comments
I would be interested in a Trader Joe’s. Is that a possibility?
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 8:01:25 PM
Name
Al Mercado
Email
azalbert@cox.net
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Aviano
Support Comments
Please only speciality high-quality markets like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Fry’s, Sprouts. Please NOT
Frys or Safeway!!!
And surrounded by small retail stores = ok, but NO fuel station please!!!!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 10:23:43 AM
Name
Donald Pearman
Email
1fantasea@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
PO Box 5155 Carefree AZ 85377
Support Comments
I would like the facility (s) to exist. Please help make it happen
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:59:13 AM
Name
Victoria Pearman
Email
Twobeadorknot@yahoo.com
Support Comments
I would love to see a Trader Joe’s or something similar in that area. I support Desert Ridge’s idea to build
another grocery. I would definitely use it when in the area.
From:
Dan Oseran
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Support(ish) for Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12
Date:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 10:56:17 PM
Hi,
I know you are probably inundated with notes about the development on BMB and Deer Valley. Thank you for
taking the time to consider all of the suggestions.
I support a form of development with limitations. I would strongly support a C-1 designation (rather than the
proposed c-2) with no gas stations or fast food drive through pads. I support a true neighborhood community
commercial development.
The area immediately surrounding this parcel has homes worth over a million dollars and I think Vestar made a
tactical error by trying to build too much on the property. The current proposal isn’t aligned with the ‘feeling’ of the
immediately surrounding neighborhood, which is quieter, more residential, and further from the Desert Ridge core.
If a more modest commercial development was proposed, I think it could make a positive difference in the
community and be better received.
Thank you again,
Dan Oseran
From:
Mandi Fleming
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Fireside at Desert Ridge - Superblock 12 Rezoning Amendment Requests
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 11:18:59 AM
Dear Mr. Grande,
This communication is to inform you that as homeowners at Fireside Desert Ridge, my
husband, Tom, and I are in favor of the proposed rezoning requests. You will find the case
numbers associated with this proposal below:
Case No. SPA-DS1 V-2-23-2
Case No. CPA-DSTV-3-23-2
Case No. 1-39-23
Warm Regards,
Mandi and Tom Fleming
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 9:40:42 AM
Name
Ana Keller
Email
Anarygi@cox.net
Support Comments
I will strongly support a Trader Joe’s store .
We don’t have any of those close by and I’m sure it will be the best since we have 3 other ones you
mention already and close by too .
Thank you !
Ana Keller
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 10:26:01 AM
Name
Alexandra Lusk
Email
alusk482@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Desert ridge
Support Comments
Trader Joe’s. I’m all in. Sprouts. For sure.
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 4:23:22 PM
Name
Paul Marazzo
Email
amarazzo@arrowheadbmw.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Sky crossing
Support Comments
Sounds great! Better than building apartments!
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 9:05:32 AM
Name
Shelly Palmer
Email
shellypalmerrd@gmail.com
Support Comments
I would support a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods
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30152 US
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13601 US
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MILTON
12547 US
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66101 US
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Irving
75063 US
9/6/2023
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Norristown
19401 US
9/6/2023
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Atlanta
30315 US
9/6/2023
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Los Angeles
90016 US
9/6/2023
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Cincinnati
45239 US
9/6/2023
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Hayward
94544 US
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La Quinta
92253 US
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Jamaica Plain
2130 US
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83605 US
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48126 US
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85024 US
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Phoenix
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85050 US
9/7/2023
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85080 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85008 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85036 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/11/2023
Susan Cheeseman
Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85015 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85003 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/11/2023
Christine Nard
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85008 US
9/11/2023
Susan Almanza
Phoenix
AZ
85059 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/11/2023
Karen Flaherty
Phoenix
AZ
85063 US
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85050 US
9/11/2023
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AZ
85050 US
9/11/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85022 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85003 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85009 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85080 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85041 US
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Jamie Bessler
Phoenix
AZ
85014 US
9/12/2023
Shachindra Pandey
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
SUPPORT FOR NEW GROCER AT DEER VALLEY ROAD AND BLACK MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
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91773 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
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85050 US
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AZ
85050 US
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Phoenix
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85050 US
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85001 US
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78234 US
9/12/2023
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9/12/2023
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Portland
97206 US
9/12/2023
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Baton Rouge
70807 US
9/12/2023
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80109 US
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Charleston
25312 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
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Elkview
25071 US
9/12/2023
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Aurora
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San Bernardino
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Phoenix
AZ
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Scottsdale AZ
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Phoenix
AZ
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Phoenix
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85006 US
9/12/2023
Liz DAnna
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Carrie Cummings
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Julie Peterson
Phoenix
AZ
85041 US
9/12/2023
Nancy Ackel
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Tony D’Anna
Phoenix
AZ
85041 US
9/12/2023
Elena Tager
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Sk V
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Stephanie Gustafson
Phoenix
AZ
85041 US
9/12/2023
William Getz
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
Olivia Filippone
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
Jenny Araujo
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85006 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
Sheila Hansen
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
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Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Shalimar Marshall
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
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New York NY
10038 US
9/12/2023
Michele Briggs
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Laurie Thrasher
Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
Johnston Melanie
Phoenix
AZ
85012 US
9/12/2023
Noel Ortiz
Phoenix
AZ
85004 US
9/12/2023
Michele Sonkin
Phoenix
AZ
85068 US
9/12/2023
James Patterson
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Keaira Tighe
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Geoff Rubin
Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
Kate Fleming
Phoenix
AZ
85025 US
9/12/2023
Courtney Strittmater
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Crystal Alix
Phoenix
AZ
85041 US
9/12/2023
Irish Shay
Phoenix
AZ
85041 US
9/12/2023
Natalie Monjoin
Phoenix
AZ
85041 US
9/12/2023
Navneet Bhatnagar
Phoenix
AZ
85080 US
9/12/2023
Monika Saxena
Phoenix
AZ
85036 US
9/12/2023
Victoria Zacchini
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Adam Polson
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Shilpi Gupta
Phoenix
AZ
85024 US
9/12/2023
Lavanya Juttukonda
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Shane Zink
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Annabel Rimmer
Phoenix
AZ
85020 US
9/12/2023
Chris Sinclair
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Abhilasha Kapur
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
James Watson
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Nancy Thomas
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Praveen avuthu
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Chris Collins
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Derek Geisinger
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Lauren Barbaruolo
Phoenix
AZ
85016 US
9/12/2023
Christina Peregrym
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Meredith Blythe
Phoenix
AZ
85013 US
9/12/2023
Keith Maclaren
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Carrie Laliberte
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Jennifer Kovacik
Scottsdale AZ
85254 US
9/12/2023
Meredith Edling
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Richa Sharma
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
SUPPORT FOR NEW GROCER AT DEER VALLEY ROAD AND BLACK MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD
Audrey Somers
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Preston Spriggel
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Dipti Dravid
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Katie Ray
Phoenix
AZ
85016 US
9/12/2023
Cici Martin
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Nathan Goldberg
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Lavanya Vinjamuri
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Brooke chez
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Yana Dashevsky
Phoenix
AZ
85007 US
9/12/2023
Joshua Hope
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Tanner Davis
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Brianne Fischer
Collierville
38017 US
9/12/2023
Neal Dubey
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Shivani Dubey
Phoenix
AZ
85001 US
9/12/2023
Robert Fierros
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/12/2023
Josh Schweser
Phoenix
AZ
85041 US
9/12/2023
Leslie German
Phoenix
AZ
85050 US
9/13/2023
Heather Noble
Phoenix
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SUPPORT FOR NEW GROCER AT DEER VALLEY ROAD AND BLACK MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 1:09:13 AM
Name
Emily Schaefer
Email
emily.schaefer@me.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
Tatum Village
Support Comments
Support of sprouts or Safeway
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Monday, September 25, 2023 6:02:40 PM
Name
Fan Wu
Email
wufan1026@gmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
4723 E Parkside Ln
Support Comments
I am writing the comments below to support Vestar’s proposal to develop the 20.5 acres of Property
located at the southwest corner of Deer Valley Drive and Black Mountain Parkway as a retail shopping
center called Black Mountain Village.
I believed the new grocery store will have the following benefit:
1.Local Economic Growth
2.Convenience and Accessibility
3.Community Gathering Place
4.Environmental Sustainability
From:
mjb cartof.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
FW: Review & Comment on General Plan Amendment in the Desert View Village (GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 & GPA-DSTV-
3-23-2)
Date:
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 12:17:10 PM
Attachments:
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GPA-DSTV-2-23-2.pdf
GPA-DSTV-3-23-2.pdf
Anthony—
It amazes me that the applicant would want to put in a shopping center of that magnitude only 2.5
miles from Desert Ridge. Why isn’t the currently designated 2-5 du/ac housing more important
than changing the General Plan to provide Commercial?
Marcia Busching
From: Geno Koman [mailto:geno.koman@phoenix.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 3:11 PM
Cc: Anthony M Grande <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Review & Comment on General Plan Amendment in the Desert View Village (GPA-DSTV-2-
23-2 & GPA-DSTV-3-23-2)
Attached for your review is an amendment to the General Plan for Phoenix that has
been filed:
DESERT VIEW VILLAGE
Application GPA-DSTV-2-23-2 at the southwest Corner of Black Mountain Boulevard
and Deer Valley Drive. Request for a Map Amendment to change the General Plan
land use designation on approximately 20.5 acres from Residential 2-5 du/acre (20.5
acres) to Commercial (20.5 acres) to allow commercial land uses.
Application GPA-DSTV-3-23-2 at the southwest Corner of Black Mountain Boulevard
and Deer Valley Drive. Request for an amendment to the Desert Ridge Specific Plan
Section 6.C.5, Superblock 12, Parcel 12.L.
These applications are proceeding concurrently with a rezoning request (Z-39-23-2)
for the same property, approximately 20.5 acres from S-1 (Approved R1-6 and R-2) to
C-2 to allow a commercial shopping center.
Please forward your comments prior to August 22, 2023 to:
Anthony Grande
Village Planner
City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611
602-256-5648
anthony.grande@phoenix.gov
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Planning &
Development Department at 602-262-7811.
Thank you,
Geno Koman
Secretary II
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: 602-495-2076
geno.koman@phoenix.gov
From:
Paul Bierbusse
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Council District 2 PCC; marybierbusse@gmail.com
Subject:
Input re: requested rezoning E. Deer Valley Dr/Black Mountain Blvd near Pinnacle High School
Date:
Monday, August 14, 2023 5:05:46 AM
To: Anthony Grande, Planner, City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department
Cc: Mr. Jim Warring, Councilman – District 2, City of Phoenix
Good morning gentlemen,
My wife, Mary, and I recently purchased a home in the Sky Crossing neighborhood immediately
north of the proposed rezoning on E. Deer Valley Drive and Black Mountain Boulevard near Pinnacle
High School (Desert View Village GPA-DSTV-2-23-2). We are excited to become active members of
the community and have been impressed by how the City of Phoenix has thoughtfully managed
development. We understand that the proposed rezoning transitions the parcel from residential to
commercial, and while we don’t object to the rezoning of the parcel we do have a number of
significant concerns.
First, we understand that proposed development plans include the construction of a gas station on
part of the parcel – we would like to express our strongest reservations as to the inclusion of a gas
station within the final plan given the traffic it is likely to draw, the likely extended hours of
operations including intrusive late-night lighting in the area, and the environmental impact. There
are nearby stations located both at E. Deer Valley Drive/Cave Creek and at E. Deer Valley
Drive/Tatum which should more than suffice to address local demand.
Second, the area already deals with significant traffic challenges associated with ingress/egress to
Pinnacle High School. Any rezoning and associated development should be coordinated with the
traffic needs of the high school both to mitigate impact to overall traffic flow and to enhance safety
in a high traffic area. As development continues north of our community, confident that the AZ-51
access point will only see increased traffic volume – plans should be made to address not only
existing traffic due to the high school but increased traffic due to the proposed redevelopment.
Third, we have been made aware of increased random acts of violence associated with late night
hours at Desert Ridge Marketplace and we don’t wish to see those issues brought closer to our
community. Should the rezoning be approved, we would ask that conditions be placed on the hours
of operations for tenants to minimize late night traffic to the property (preferably no later than 9pm)
and that coordination be pursued with the City of Phoenix Police Department to ensure appropriate
police resources are dedicated to the area.
We understand the importance of continued development across Phoenix and believe that
reasonable accommodations can be made that both permit development while addressing resident
concerns. Thank you for providing us the opportunity to voice our concerns.
Warmest regards,
Paul & Mary Bierbusse
2922 E. Robin Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85050
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From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 7:26:32 AM
Name
RICHARD STARR
Email
rtstarraz@hotmail.com
Address / Neighborhood (Optional)
FIRESIDE
Support Comments
There is an existing parking problem at Pinnacle HS that needs to be solved before the development of
retail center. At 6pm last night, there were 200 overflow cars in desert on future retail center site. AZ
State Land, PVUSD and possibly retail developer need to solve problem first. Perhaps retail center
purchases extra 5 acres and delivers to PVUSD west of retail?
From:
website@gblaw.com
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
New Support for Vestar"s Black Mountain Village / Superblock 12 Proposal
Date:
Sunday, September 17, 2023 3:34:20 PM
Name
Susan Babendure
Email
susiebabendure@gmail.com
Support Comments
Need to know info