Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-71-24-7.pdf
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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION September 5, 2024 ITEM NO: 11 DISTRICT NO.: 7 SUBJECT: Application #: Z-71-24-7 Location: Northeast corner of 9th Avenue and Fillmore Street From: R-5 RI and P-1 To: WU Code T5:3 Acreage: 0.87 Proposal: Church Applicant: Martha Baker, MoD a+p Owner: Mercy Hill Development, LLC c/o Med Skeens Representative: Moazam Khan, MoD a+p ACTIONS: Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: Central City 8/12/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 8-2. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Central City Village Planning Committee recommendation. Motion Discussion: N/A Motion details: Commissioner Gorraiz made a MOTION to approve Z-71-24-7, per the Central City Village Planning Committee recommendation. Maker: Gorraiz Second: Boyd Vote: 8-0 Absent: Jaramillo Opposition Present: No Findings: 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation and the Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework vision for the site. 2. The proposal will redevelop an underutilized surface parking lot with a neighborhood- scale church that will contribute to the mix of uses in the area. 3. As stipulated, the proposal provides enhanced pedestrian and bicycle amenities consistent with the Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework, Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan, Tree and Shade Master Plan, and the Complete Streets Guiding Principles. ATTACHMENT D Stipulations: 1. A minimum of 5% of the required parking spaces shall include Electric Vehicle (EV) Installed Infrastructure, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 2. Only landscape materials listed in the Phoenix Active Management Area Low-Water- Use/Drought-Tolerant Plant List shall be utilized, as approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department. 3. Natural turf shall only be utilized for required retention areas (bottom of basin, and only allowed on slopes if required for slope stabilization) and functional turf areas located on properties for uses such as parks, schools, and residential common areas, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 4. Pressure regulating sprinkler heads and/or drip lines shall be utilized in any turf areas to reduce water waste. 5. Landscaping shall be maintained by permanent and automatic/water efficient WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers (or similar smart controller) to minimize maintenance and irrigation water consumption for all on and offsite landscape irrigation. 6. A minimum of 25% of the surface parking areas shall be shaded, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. Shade may be achieved by structures or by minimum 2-inch caliper, drought tolerant, shade trees, or a combination thereof. 7. A minimum of one green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) element for stormwater management shall be implemented, as approved or modified by the Planning and Development and/or Street Transportation departments. This includes but is not limited to stormwater harvesting basins, bioswales, permeable pavement, etc., per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater Management. 8. Prior to final site plan approval, documentation shall be provided that demonstrates a commitment to participate in the Business Water Efficiency Program for a minimum of 10 years, or as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 9. If multifamily residential use is provided, the following additional standards for bicycle parking shall apply, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. a. All required bicycle parking, per Section 1307.H.6.d of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, shall be secured parking. b. Guest bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum of 0.05 spaces per unit with a maximum of 50 spaces near entrances of buildings and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. 10. The existing landscape areas within the right-of-way along 9th Avenue and Fillmore Street shall be maintained and replenished per the landscape standards of Section 1309 of the Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian environment. 11. Vehicular access points to 9th Avenue and Fillmore Streets shall be limited to no more than one vehicular access point per street. 12. Replace unused driveways with sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Also, replace any broken or out-of-grade curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps on all streets and upgrade all off-site improvements to be in compliance with current ADA guidelines. 13. 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. 14. The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to future owners or tenants of the property. The form and content of such documents shall be according to the templates and instructions provided which have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. 15. In the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, the developer shall immediately cease all ground-disturbing activities within a 33-foot radius of the discovery, notify the City Archaeologist, and allow time for the Archaeology Office to properly assess the materials. 16. Prior to final site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 waiver of claims form. The waiver shall be recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder's Office and delivered to the City to be included in the rezoning application file for record. This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact Teleia Galaviz at 602-291-2559, teleia.galaviz@phoenix.gov, TTY: Use 7-1-1.