Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-25-24-8.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
September 5, 2024 
ITEM NO: 9 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-25-24-8 (The Score at Cottonfields PUD)
(Companion Case GPA-LV-1-24-8)
Location: 
Southeast corner of 59th Avenue and Southern Avenue 
From: 
R1-8 and GC 
To:
PUD
Acreage:
153.86
Proposal: 
PUD (Planned Unit Development) to allow single-family residential (attached 
and detached) and golf course 
Applicant: 
Alan Beaudoin, Norris Design 
Owner: 
Laveen 140, LLC c/o Alan Robinson 
Representative: Adam Baugh, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Laveen 5/13/2024 Information only. 
Laveen 8/12/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation with a modification and an additional 
stipulation. Vote: 6-2. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Laveen Village Planning Committee 
recommendation, with a modified and deleted stipulation. 
Motion Discussion: 
Commissioner Matthews posed a question to staff regarding Stipulation No. 12 which addresses 
the installation of a stop light. He asked if the stipulation were to be removed and not require the 
developer to install that stop light, would the Street Transportation Department then require a 
stop sign or other traffic calming measure. 
Ms. Racelle Escolar stated that the Department did provide a potential alternative stipulation, 
stating that, “The developer shall submit a traffic impact analysis to establish the development’s 
impact to the surrounding street network and warranted contributions to impacted intersections, 
as approved by the Street Transportation Department.” 
Commissioner Gorraiz asked staff if that was standard language for the Street Transportation 
Department to propose for potential rezoning cases. 
Ms. Escolar responded in the affirmative, regarding Stipulation No. 12. 
There was also discussion amongst the Commission members regarding a modification to 
Stipulation No. 1.n. regarding a pedestrian circulation plan. 
ATTACHMENT D

Motion details: Vice-Chairperson Busching made a MOTION to approve Z-25-24-8, per the 
Laveen Village Planning Committee recommendation, with a modification to Stipulation 1.n. to 
read “Page 45, Infrastructure, Complete Streets, Exhibit 15: Conceptual Circulation Plan: 
Update to clearly delineate exterior sidewalks on all adjacent public streets, and any transit 
locations adjacent to the development.” And the deletion of Stipulation 12 (previously 11). 
 
 
Maker: Vice-Chairperson Busching 
 
Second: Matthews 
 
Vote: 8-0 
 
 
Absent: Jaramillo  
 
Opposition Present: Yes 
 
Findings: 
 
1.  
The proposal is compatible with the existing land use pattern and is consistent with the 
proposed General Plan Land Use Map designations. 
 
2.  
The proposal contains enhanced standards that will result in a more walkable, shaded 
and pedestrian-friendly environment. The proposal will provide increased shade which 
will help to reduce the urban heat island effect. 
 
3.  
The proposal will revitalize a golf course that will be an asset to the village and provide 
additional housing opportunities within the area. 
 
Stipulations: 
 
1. 
An updated Development Narrative for The Score at Cottonfields PUD reflecting the 
changes approved through this request shall be submitted to the Planning Department 
within 30 days of City Council approval of this request. The updated Development 
Narrative shall be consistent with Development Narrative date stamped July 24, 2024, 
as modified by the following stipulations. 
 
 
 
a. 
Front Cover, modify the fourth line to state “Hearing Draft Submittal: July 24, 
2024”. 
 
 
 
b. 
Front Cover, add “City Council adopted: [Insert Adoption date]”. 
 
 
 
c. 
Page 4, Land Use Plan, Table 2: Zoning Designation: Modify the acreage to 
153.86 Acres.  
 
 
 
d.  
Page 15, Development Standards & Guidelines, Table 7: Golf Course 
Development Standards, Parking: Modify “Electric Vehicle (EV)” to state 
“Electric Vehicle (EV) Installed.”  
 
 
 
e. 
Page 16, Development Standards & Guidelines, Table 8: Streetscape 
Standards: Add the following after “59th Avenue” in the Roadway column: “For 
the full length of 59th Avenue between Baseline Road and Southern Avenue 
intersections, including outparcel APN: 104-80-523A.” 
 
 
 
f. 
Page 16, Development Standards & Guidelines, Table 8: Streetscape 
Standards, 59th Avenue: Modify the sidewalk width to state, “Sidewalk Width: 6 
feet.”

g. 
Page 16, Development Standards & Guidelines, Table 8: Streetscape 
Standards, 59th Avenue: Modify the landscape strip to state, “Landscape Strip: 
10 feet located between back of curb and sidewalk. The landscape strip shall 
be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, single trunk, drought-tolerant, shade 
trees.”   
 
 
 
h. 
Page 16, Development Standards & Guidelines, Table 8: Streetscape 
Standards: Add the following footnote “**” after each requirement. “**” should 
state, “Or as otherwise approved by SRP.”   
 
 
 
i. 
Page 16, Development Standards & Guidelines, Table 8: Streetscape 
Standards: Add the following after “Southern Avenue” in the Roadway column: 
“For the full length of Southern Avenue between the 59th Avenue and 55th 
Avenue intersections, including outparcels APN 104-80-523A, and APN 104-
80-004C.” 
 
 
 
j. 
Page 16, Development Standards & Guidelines, Table 8: Streetscape 
Standards, Southern Avenue: Modify the sidewalk width to state, “Sidewalk 
Width: 6 feet.” 
 
 
 
k. 
Page 16, Development Standards & Guidelines, Table 8: Streetscape 
Standards, Southern Avenue: Modify the landscape strip to state, “Landscape 
Strip: 7 feet located between back of curb and sidewalk. The landscape strip 
shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, single trunk, drought-tolerant, 
shade trees.”   
 
 
 
l. 
Page 16, Development Standards & Guidelines, Table 8: Streetscape 
Standards, Baseline Road: Modify the landscape strip to state, “Landscape 
Strip: 9 feet located between back of curb and sidewalk. The landscape strip 
shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, single trunk, drought-tolerant, 
shade trees.”   
 
 
 
m. 
Page 40, Golf Course Sustainability, Energy Efficiency & Long Term Operation: 
Modify “Electric Vehicle (EV)” to state “Electric Vehicle (EV) Installed.” 
 
 
 
n. 
Page 45, Infrastructure, Complete Streets, Exhibit 15: Conceptual Circulation 
Plan: Update to clearly delineate pedestrian circulation that demonstrates 
the integration of the proposed development with the existing residential 
community’s sidewalks, exterior sidewalks on all adjacent public streets, and 
any transit locations adjacent to the development. All areas within the 
proposed development must include internal pedestrian linkages 
connecting to all other proposed developments within the Planned Unit 
Development (PUD) and the existing cottonfields residential community.  
 
 
 
o. 
Page 48, Appendix Comparative Zoning Standards, Table 16: Phoenix Golf 
Course District Standards (GC), Parking: Modify “Electric Vehicle (EV)” to state 
“Electric Vehicle (EV) Installed.” 
  
2.  
No Certificates of Occupancy shall be issued for single-family residences, excluding a 
maximum of 20 model homes throughout the entire development, prior to the issuance 
of a Certificate of Completion for the golf course grading and drainage, and the 
Certificates of Completion or sign off by the site inspector, verifying that the landscape 
improvements match the Approved/Batch Plotted Landscape Plans for golf course 
facilities (which shall include, at a minimum, the installation of 18-holes, tees and

fairways, cart paths, putting greens, landscaping, lakes, and irrigation) as shown in 
Exhibit 5 Conceptual Development Plan, within the PUD narrative dated July 24, 2024. 
3. 
THE PROPERTY OWNER, OR DESIGNEE, SHALL PROVIDE BIANNUAL LAND 
DEVELOPMENT UPDATES AND STATUS OF DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE PUD, 
STARTING 6 MONTHS AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL UNTIL CERTIFICATE OF 
COMPLETION OR SIGN OFF OF FINAL INSPECTION FOR THE GOLF COURSE. 
THIS CAN BE IN PERSON OR IN WRITING. 
3. 
4. 
The conceptual residential elevations for future development of the site shall be 
reviewed and approved by the Planning Hearing Officer through the public hearing 
process, for stipulation modification prior to final site plan approval with specific regard 
to the inclusion of the below elements. This is a legislative review for conceptual 
purposes only. Specific development standards and requirements will be determined by 
the Planning Hearing Officer and the Planning and Development Department.  
 
a. 
All elevations shall incorporate a minimum of three of the following architectural 
embellishments and detailing: textural changes, pilasters, offsets, recesses, 
variation in window size and location, and/or overhang canopies. 
 
 
b. 
All elevations shall incorporate a minimum of three of the following building 
materials: native stone, burnt adobe, textured brick, wood (when shaded by 
overhangs or deep recesses), slump block, ceramic tile (matte finish), stucco, 
and/or exposed aggregate concrete. 
 
 
c. 
The front elevations shall consist of a minimum 25% non-stucco accent 
material. 
 
 
d. 
All garage doors shall have decorative embellishments such as window panels, 
added materials surrounding the door, and/or trellises.  
 
4. 
5. 
The south half of Southern Avenue shall be constructed to an Arterial CM cross-
section, for the full length of Southern Avenue between the 59th Avenue and 55th 
Avenue intersections, including outparcels APN 104-80-523A and APN 104-80- 004C. 
Sufficient right-of-way shall be dedicated to accommodate a flared intersection on the 
south half of Southern Avenue at the 59th Avenue intersection. 
5.  
6. 
Improvements to the east side of 59th Avenue shall be constructed in compliance with 
the conditions and stipulations outlined in the approved agreement between the Salt 
River Project (SRP) and the City of Phoenix regarding the construction of 59th Avenue. 
6.  
7. 
Any proposed access through SRP’s easement to 59th Avenue shall be reviewed and 
approved by SRP.  Documentation of SRP’s review and approval shall be provided 
prior to Preliminary Site Plan approval. 
7.  
8. 
A minimum 30-foot wide Multi-Use Trail Easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated adjacent 
to Baseline Road. A 10-foot wide multi-use trail shall be constructed within the 30-foot 
multi-use trail easement, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
8. 
9. 
An enhanced pedestrian connection shall be provided on the southern site boundary, 
adjacent to the Baseline Road, to allow for direct pedestrian access to the adjacent 
transit bus stop, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.

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. 
 
9.  
10. 
The developer shall deposit 25% of the cost of the future traffic signal at the 55th 
Avenue and Southern Avenue intersection in an escrow account to the Street 
Transportation Department, prior to final site plan approval. 
10.  
11. 
The developer shall deposit 25% of the cost of the future traffic signal at the at the 59th 
Avenue and Southern Avenue intersection. If the signal is installed by others, the 
development shall be responsible for 100% of the cost for traffic signal modification to 
accommodate the development. 
11.  
12. 
The developer shall deposit 50% of the cost of the future traffic signal at the 59th 
Avenue and Vineyard Road intersection in an escrow account to the Street 
Transportation Department, prior to final site plan approval. 
12. 
13. 
12. 
Existing SRP facilities along Southern Avenue are to be relocated outside of City right-
of-way, unless otherwise approved by the Street Transportation Department. 
Relocations that require additional dedications or land transfer require completion prior 
to obtaining plat and/or civil plan review approval. 
13. 
14. 
13. 
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. 
14. 
15. 
14. 
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. 
15. 
16. 
15.  
The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and operational 
characteristics of 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. 
16. 
17. 
16. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archaeology Office, the applicant shall conduct 
Phase I data testing and submit an archaeological survey report of the development 
area for review and approval by the City Archaeologist prior to clearing and grubbing, 
landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
17. 
18. 
17. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from the Phase I 
data testing, the City Archaeologist, in consultation with a qualified archaeologist, 
determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the applicant shall conduct 
Phase II archaeological data recovery excavations. 
18. 
19. 
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. 
19. 
20. 
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.