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ADDENDUM A 
Staff Report: Z-SP-1-24-2 
August 5, 2024 
Paradise Valley Village Planning 
Committee Meeting Date: 
August 5, 2024 
Planning Commission Hearing Date: 
September 5, 2024 
Request From: 
C-2 (Pending C-2 HGT/WVR) (Intermediate
Commercial, Pending Intermediate
Commercial, Height Waiver) (2.48 acres)
Request To: 
C-2 HGT/WVR SP (Intermediate
Commercial, Height Waiver, Special
Permit) (2.48 acres)
Proposal: 
Self-service storage warehouse and all 
underlying C-2 uses with a height waiver 
Location: 
Northwest corner of 34th Street and Phelps 
Road 
Owner: 
Marni Retail Partners, LLC c/o Stewart 
Ferber 
Applicant: 
Michael Buschbacher II, Earl & Curley, 
P.C.
Representative: 
Taylor Earl, Earl & Curley, P.C.
Staff Recommendation: 
Approval, subject to stipulations
The purpose of this addendum is to revise the language for Stipulation Nos. 1 and 2 to 
reflect the updated site plan and elevations submitted by the applicant.  
This request is to rezone 2.48 acres located on the northwest corner of 34th Street and 
Phelps Road from C-2 (Pending C-2 HGT/WVR) (Intermediate Commercial, Pending 
Intermediate Commercial, Height Waiver) to C-2 HGT/WVR SP (Intermediate 
Commercial, Height Waiver, Special Permit) for a self-service storage warehouse and 
all underlying C-2 commercial uses with a height waiver. Rezoning Case No. Z-39-24-2 
is a companion request for a height waiver. 
The Paradise Valley Village Planning Committee heard this case on May 6, 2024, and 
recommended a continuance to allow the applicant more time to work with the 
community to address concerns. 
On August 2, 2024, the applicant submitted a revised site plan and elevations. The 
revised site plan depicts a reduction in building size by 703 square feet. The revised 
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Addendum A to the Staff Report Z-SP-1-24-2 
August 5, 2024 
Page 2 of 4 
 
elevations depict a muted color scheme and a reduction in height to the top of the 
parapet by two feet. Staff recommends Stipulation No. 1 and Stipulation No. 2 regarding 
general conformance to the site plan and elevations be modified to reflect the new 
submittal date. 
 
Additional correspondence received after the publication of the staff report is also 
attached to this addendum. 
 
Staff recommends approval, per the modified stipulations in bold font below: 
 
Stipulations 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan date 
stamped April 16 AUGUST 2, 2024, as modified by the following stipulations, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
2. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date 
stamped March 29 AUGUST 2, 2024, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
3. 
The maximum building height shall be three stories and 38 feet. 
 
 
4. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch 
caliper, large canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees. Landscaping shall be 
dispersed throughout the parking area and achieve 25% shade, as approved by 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall be 
constructed of decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or other 
pavement treatments that visually contrasts parking and drive aisle surfaces, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
All bicycle parking spaces and pedestrian pathways on site shall be shaded by a 
structure, landscaping, or a combination of the two to provide a minimum of 75% 
shade, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
A minimum of four bicycle parking spaces shall be provided. Bicycle parking 
shall be provided through Inverted U and/or artistic racks located near the 
entrance of the office, or in a secured location inside the building, and installed 
per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. 
Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs in Appendix 
K of the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan.  
 
 
8. 
A minimum of one of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include standard 
electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department.

Addendum A to the Staff Report Z-SP-1-24-2 
August 5, 2024 
Page 3 of 4 
 
9. 
A minimum of 15% of the required parking spaces shall include Electric Vehicle 
(EV) Capable Infrastructure, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
10. 
A minimum of two green infrastructure (GI) techniques for stormwater 
management shall be implemented per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green 
Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater 
Management, as approved or modified by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
11. 
Only landscape materials listed in the Phoenix Active Management Area Low-
Water-Use/Drought-Tolerant Plant List shall be utilized, except for existing or 
salvaged mature trees to remain on site, as approved or modified by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. 
Landscaping shall be maintained by permanent and automatic/water efficient 
WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers (or similar smart controller) to minimize 
maintenance and irrigation water consumption for all onsite and offsite landscape 
irrigation. 
 
 
13. 
Natural turf shall only be utilized in required retention areas (bottom of basin, and 
only allowed on slopes if required for slope stabilization) and functional turf 
areas, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
14. 
Pressure regulating sprinkler heads and drip lines shall be utilized in any turf 
areas to reduce water waste. 
 
 
15. 
Provide a landscape irrigation plan that includes zones to establish the amount of 
irrigation to apply based on maturity and type of the landscaping. Irrigation 
should be applied efficiently based on the maturity and need for the vegetation. 
 
 
16. 
Unused driveways shall be replaced with sidewalk, curb and gutter. Also, any 
broken or out-of-grade curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps on all streets shall 
be replaced and all off-site improvements shall be upgraded to be in compliance 
with current ADA guidelines. 
 
 
17. 
All streets within and adjacent to the development shall be constructed with 
paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, streetlights, median islands, 
landscaping and other incidentals as per plans approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. All improvements shall comply with all ADA 
accessibility standards. 
 
 
18. 
In the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, the 
developer shall immediately cease all ground-disturbing activities within a 33-foot 
radius of the discovery, notify the City Archaeologist, and allow time for the 
Archaeology Office to properly assess the materials.

Addendum A to the Staff Report Z-SP-1-24-2 
August 5, 2024 
Page 4 of 4 
 
19. 
Prior to final site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 
waiver of claims form. The waiver shall be recorded with the Maricopa County 
Recorder’s Office and delivered to the City to be included in the rezoning 
application file for record. 
 
Exhibits 
Site Plan date stamped August 2, 2024 
Elevations date stamped August 2, 2024 
Correspondence (73 pages)

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1
Adrian G Zambrano
From:
Alina Lutsiv <alinavlutsiv@gmail.com>
Sent:
Friday, May 3, 2024 3:05 PM
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
NEIGHBOR FEEDBACK - REZONING CASE
Regarding: Application: Z‐39‐24 Rezoning 
Regarding: Application Z‐SP‐1‐24 
 
Hi Adrian, 
 
My name is Alina Lutsiv and I would like to express my husband and I's opinions regarding an upcoming rezoning project. 
I live at 3403 E Lavey Lane, and I am VEHEMENTLY AGAINST this proposal.  
 
For starters, I have several issues with how this entire case was handled. It has been brought to my attention that many 
of my neighbors on E. Lavey Lane were not informed of this proposal by the owner/developer. We live on the street 
directly adjacent to this proposed self storage, so everyone on this street should have received correspondence and 
invitations to the community meetings. Some of my neighbors on the north end of Lavey Lane (who would be able to 
see this self storage facility from their backyard) were not informed by the developer's legal team.  
 
I have spoken to many neighbors, and we are all in complete agreement. This self storage facility would be bad for our 
community for numerous reasons. We believe that this is a very greedy move by the new owner, who believes this to be 
a solution to the "security concerns that we have voiced regarding the parking lot which he hopes to convert to self 
storage." As it currently stands, there is a lack of security by the current owner in that parking lot. This leads to 
individuals doing "donuts" in that parking lot. However, I believe that the current owner should be responsible for 
solving the security problem by increasing the hours of the current security patrol. NOT by building a self storage facility. 
At the community meeting, the new owner threatened to start building "apartments as soon as possible" if this rezoning 
does not pass by the city.  
 
This self storage facility is a poor use of space, especially when there is another newly built self storage facility just a few 
streets down, and many more within a few miles proximity. As neighbors, we want to see more walkable, retail 
amenities. Amenities that will help drive other business in that shopping center. Self storage is not the solution. This is a 
long‐term play, and we are concerned that this self storage facility will be there for the next 20‐30 years, with negative 
impacts on our community for years to come. This self storage facility is a massive eyesore and will tower over our 
backyards. It will block our views, and we are concerned about privacy, as the third floor of the self storage facility will 
provide direct views into our backyards. This will directly impact our home resale values, as no residents will want 
backyard views of a massive concrete block. I also worry about the extra security concerns. Self storage is a low traffic 
area and will bring about extra "riff raff" with a constant flow of strangers. Our community is comprised of many young 
families with children, who will now have to worry about letting their children play outside. The self storage facility will 
lead to extra moving trucks lining the streets on a weekly basis, extra trash that our community pays to clean up, and a 
lack of parking spaces. I am also concerned about the self storage facility not regulating the storage of hazardous or 
flammable goods, which poses additional risks for our community.  
 
We have worked very hard to make our neighborhood what it is today. This is a step in the wrong direction. I have been 
informed that this past week, the legal team has been going door to door asking residents to legally sign a "statement of 
approval" form. Conveniently, they did not show up at the doors of the 15+ residents who vehemently opposed this 
build, and who made their voices loud and clear at the community meeting.  
 
Thank you,

2
Alina and Anton Lutsiv 
(703) 909‐1779

From:
Jean Rice
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Proposed - Self-Storage Unit at Bell Rd and 34th Place
Date:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 6:16:43 PM
Importance:
High
Dear Mr. Zambrano,
 
I wish to let you know that I was NOT NOFITIFIED of this proposed unit and I live just on
the other side of the street!  Why was I not notified???  I am aware that other neighbors
were unaware of this and weren’t notified as well.
 
I thought that all affected neighborhoods were supposed to be notified of any proposed
variance in the Planning and Zoning withing the city limits and in the proximity of any
homes in the adjacent area?
 
I am TOTALLY AGAINST having a 3-story self-storage unit directly behind my house. 
 
The reasons I am against this are the following:
 
1. It is a poor use of the space and there are 2 other self-storage units within ½-1 mile
of our subdivision! 
2. Self-storage units have a bad reputation as people come and go at all hour’s day
and night and some of them are pretty iffy folks storing things that may be
contraband.
3. We have NO PARKING on the streets adjacent to this building so there can’t be any
cars and trucks parked along the streets bordering the building.
4. A 3-story building will be a massive eye sore in an area of single-story homes and
buildings!
5. This commercial endeavor doesn’t help our neighborhood and will cause home
prices to fall.
6. There is little to no regulation of goods stored in these units and there is a risk of
someone storing hazardous materials inside their unit.
7. We enjoy having walk-in commercial businesses in our area and a self-storage
building isn’t amenable to the other commercial businesses there or for our
neighborhood wants or needs.
8. Construction is another issue as it will be ongoing for at least a year and will be
loud , dirty and obnoxious for those of us who live directly across the street from
the site.
 
I DO NOT want this in my backyard literally, so please note that for the record, I am

TOTALLY AGAINST this Zoning Variance request!!
 
Sincerely,
 
 Jean Rice
Jean Rice, RN, BS/BA
President
Healthcare Consultant, LLC  |  PO Box 30983  |  Phoenix, AZ  85046-0983
Home Address:  3346 E Lavey Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85032-2777
jeanrice3@outlook.com 
 
 
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STATEMENT OF OPPOSITION 
 
Dear Phoenix City Council, 
 
I am an adjacent neighbor, and I strongly oppose the proposed rezoning on the northwest 
corner of 34th Street and Phelps Road (Case Numbers: Z-39-23/Z-SP-1-24) of a new 
internal self-storage facility in the parking lot.  
 
I am fully aware of the project and all of my questions have been answered. I believe that 
is a greedy initiative by the current owner that will have detrimental effects on my quality 
of life and the character of my neighborhood. This proposal is a bad solution to the 
security concerns in this portion of the shopping center. It is a poor and unnecessary use 
of space, due to numerous other self-storage facilities within close proximity. A three-
story self-storage facility would be an eyesore seen from our backyards, disrupting the 
natural beauty of our surroundings and detracting from the charm and character that 
drew many of us to live here in the first place. 
Furthermore, the proposed development raises serious concerns about increased traffic 
congestion and safety hazards in our area. Self-storage facilities tend to generate a steady 
flow of traffic, including large trucks and vans, which would pose risks to pedestrians, 
cyclists, and other motorists on our streets. This influx of traffic would not only diminish 
the safety of our neighborhood but also create noise pollution and worsen air quality, 
further detracting from our overall well-being.  
I urge you to carefully consider the concerns of myself and other residents who oppose 
this rezoning application. Our neighborhood is a place we call home, and we deserve to 
have a say in what developments are allowed to take place in our community. I 
respectfully request that you deny the rezoning application. 
 
FOR THESE REASONS I DO NOT SUPPORT THE PROPOSED SELF-STORAGE ZONING CASE 
AND ASK THE CITY COUNCIL TO DENY IT. 
 
 
NAME 
 
 
ADDRESS 
 
 
EMAIL ADDRESS / PHONE NUMBER 
 
 
DATE 
Kristen Boyd Phillips
16609 N 34th Pl Phoenix AZ 85032 United States
Kristenboyd@live.com / 480-628-8345
5/4/24
CITY OF PHOENIX
Planning & Development
Department
MAY 04 2024

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Adrian G Zambrano
From:
w.tafoya@yahoo.com
Sent:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 3:10 PM
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
REZONING
I am an adjacent neighbor. I strongly OPPOSE the rezoning on the northwest corner of 34th St. and Phelps Rd.   
Case number Z-39-23/Z-SP-1-24 
 
Thank You 
Wayne S. Tafoya 
3353 E. Lavey Ln 
Phoenix Az.   85032 
Summer Breeze Community

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From:
kraig peterson
To:
Adrian G Zambrano; mbuschbacher@earlcurley.com
Subject:
Self-Storage Unit at Phelps and 34th St, Phoenix, AZ
Date:
Monday, May 6, 2024 4:12:48 PM
To Whom it May Concern,
 
I wish to withdraw my approval for the Zone Variance of the proposed Self-Storage
Unit at the Phelps and 34th St intersection.
 
The gentleman who approached me about the project only told me that they were
going to be cleaning up the area to reduce the transients, drivers making doughnuts
in the parking lot and the debris around the area.  He never mentioned that a 3-story
Self-Storage unit was being planned in that location. 
 
In addition, he never asked me if I owned the property where I live.  I do not own the
property; I simply live there with the owner.
 
I unknowingly signed the petition.
 
Sincerely,
 
Kraig Peterson

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From:
Michael Buschbacher
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Self-Storage Unit at Phelps and 34th St, Phoenix, AZ
Date:
Friday, May 24, 2024 8:22:47 PM

Adrian,
 
I wanted to let you know how I approached each residence for this case. I introduced myself to everyone I encountered as a representative of the
developer, the new owner of the shopping center, who is planning a self-storage facility. I did not do anything different for this neighbor.
 
I then discussed the benefits of some of the actions the new owner has provided to clean up the center and offered to show him some before and
after pictures, some rendering of the project and the site plan. He said that he didn’t have time to look at them. I asked if he would sign a letter of
support for the project. He said yes, and I gave him the support letter to fill out, which he did. I advised that a second letter would be arriving by
mail to this address and to call us if he had any questions.
 
Please include this email in the record for the case.
 
Best regards,
 
Michael S. Buschbacher II, AICP
Principal Planner
Earl & Curley
(602) 265-0094
3101 N. Central Avenue
Suite 1000
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
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18 July 2024 
 
City of Phoenix – Planning and Development Department 
Attn: Paradise Valley Village Planning Committee, Chair 
 
Re: Z-SP-1-24 & Z-39-24 (34th Street Self-Storage) 
 
To the Chair and Members of the Paradise Valley VPC, 
 
We are writing to encourage your unanimous support for the aforementioned project. Palm Lakes 
Village, a nearby community aged 55+ (of which 70% are single women), and Saint John Alliance have 
met both in person and also twice by phone with the owner’s representatives. We are convinced their 
plans will not only solve the ongoing crime problems at this specific location, but also provide an 
important service we want and need. 
 
We recognize that some members of our community have objections to this proposal. It is extremely 
rare when we disagree with each other; however, because of the security value this project provides and 
the crime problems its mere existence will solve, we herein provide a respectful counter line of 
reasoning to the arguments against the project: 
 
• 
For twelve years or more Saint John Alliance has been called upon by nearby residents to patrol 
this exact location to address ongoing drug deals and other nefarious activity. This site, 
specifically where the proposed structure would stand, is a favorite meeting spot for drug 
dealers. I was surprised that there is opposition to a practical solution to these long-term crime 
problems. Moreover, these same neighbors previously complained of semi-trucks parking there 
with engines running through the night. Numerous times during block watch patrol I found 
people living in cars and I would encourage them to leave, only to find them return the next day. 
It baffles me that my colleagues do not see a solution at hand to remedy these ongoing 
problems. 
• 
We learnt the designer’s choice of colors was an objection. We can all agree this is a subjective 
attitude. No one agrees on colors. For example, I personally like the building design and color 
scheme.  The design is a great cultural fit and does not conflict or stand apart from surrounding 
structures whatsoever. 
• 
Some say the building is too tall (42’ to the highest point of the parapet wall). This argument was 
also made during the hearings for the luxury apartments across the street (now near 
completion). The apartments are taller than the proposed storage facility, yet no one is 
complaining about obstructed mountain views. I insist the proposed storage building will not 
offend anyone either once the project is completed.  
• 
The owner/operator has agreed to sign City of Phoenix’s Authority to Arrest form, renew yearly, 
and also agreed he will prosecute offenders.  
• 
The owner/operator has also agreed, per Palm Lakes Village’s request, that if storage customers 
vacate and leave items behind, the owner will promptly remove any such things from public 
view.

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The last objection I am aware of is this: why do we need another storage facility when there are so many 
in the area already? This concern is founded not possessing data that existing storage facilities in the 
area are 90% full based on research of a 10x10 unit. Consider again the 300-unit luxury apartments soon 
opening across the street. The proposed Z-SP-1-24 & Z-39-24 facility would be an ideal location for their 
storage, not to mention a convenient location for existing tenants of the center.  
 
The block watch leaders in this area have been working long and hard for more than a decade to improve 
the quality of this area. We desire to find tenants/investors for vacant parcels that are problematic and 
tighten security along the Bell Road Corridor. The police are stretched too thin and cannot be the 
solution for all security issues. This development will have a substantial and positive impact on the 
security and safety of this area.  
 
We request unanimous approval for this project, Z-SP-1-24 & Z-39-24 (34th Street Self-Storage).  
 
 
Sincerely … and thank you for serving on this committee, 
 
 
__________________________________________________ 
Nicholas Voss 
Co-founder, Saint John Alliance 
Owner, TREFFEN SAINT JOHN LLC 
2901 East Saint John Road 
Phoenix, Arizona 85032 
602-616-8250 
 
 
 
 (Nicholas Voss signing authorized by Chris Spicer) 
__________________________________________________ 
Chris Spicer 
Palm Lakes Village 
16415 North 33rd Way 
Phoenix, Arizona 85032 
602-526-3973

8/1/2024 
 
Dear Phoenix City Council, 
I am the Block Watch leader for the Belcanto Community, and we support the proposed 
rezoning on the Northwest corner of 34th St and Phelps Rd. (Case # Z-39-23/Z-SP-1-24) to 
allow and approve the new internal self-storage facility in the back parking lot.  
I have been the Block Watch leader for the Belcanto Community for over 10 years now and am 
very active in supporting the area businesses as well as other Block Watch communities. We 
have had our share of vandalism, drugs, trespassing and theft in the overnight hours just to 
name a few issues. It is important for us to have good businesses coming into this community.  
We have attended 2 neighborhood meetings concerning this self-storage proposal, meeting with 
Michael Buschbacher of Earl & Curley as well as the owner of the shopping center. We feel it 
will be a huge improvement to the community as well as providing much needed security.  
For these reasons, I support the proposed self-storage zoning case listed above and ask that 
the Village Planning Commission and City Council approve it. 
 
Thank you, 
 
 
Gloria Pinkerton 
Belcanto Block Watch Leader 
2651 E Anderson Dr 
Phoenix, AZ 85032 
Gloriapink12@gmail.com