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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 ATTACHMENT C 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. 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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 This document may contain information covered under the Privacy Act, 5 USC 552(a), and/or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (PL 104-191) and its various implementing regulations and must be protected in accordance with those provisions. Healthcare information is personal and sensitive and must be treated accordingly. 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By providing the information and/or articles attached to this email or educational information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any type of disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of conventional, natural, or integrative treatment protocol or regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional. 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 1 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. 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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 CAUTION: This email originated outside of the City of Phoenix. Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the sender and were expecting this email. Report Suspicious 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 www.earlcurley.com [earlcurley.com] This message and any and all attachments may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, duplication, retention, or unauthorized use of this information is strictly prohibited and no privilege has been waived by your inadvertent receipt. Please notify the sender immediately and then completely delete this message and any and all attachments. Thank you. Page 1 of 2 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. Page 2 of 2 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