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REPORT OF PLANNING HEARING OFFICER ACTION 
Byron Easton, Planner III, Hearing Officer  
Teresa Garcia, Planner I, Assisting  
May 21, 2025 
ITEM NO: 2 
DISTRICT NO. 1 
SUBJECT: 
Application #: 
PHO-3-25--Z-8-22-1 (Continued from April 16, 2025) 
Location: 
Southeast corner of I-17 and Jenny Lin Road 
Zoning: 
R-3A
Acreage: 
18.37 
Request: 
1)
Request to modify Stipulation 1 regarding Planned
Residential Development option.
2)
Request to modify Stipulation 6 regarding shading
along pedestrian pathways and trails.
3)
Request to modify Stipulation 11 regarding bicycle
infrastructure.
4)
Request to modify Stipulation 12.c regarding the
number of pedestrian connections.
5)
Request to modify Stipulation 13 regarding indoor
noise levels.
6)
Request to modify Stipulation 14 regarding the
development of noise mitigation walls.
7)
Request to modify Stipulation 15 regarding noise wall
setbacks.
8)
Request to modify Stipulation 16 regarding perimeter
wall materials.
9)
Request to modify Stipulation 19 regarding active
recreation amenities.
10) Request to modify Stipulation 23 regarding detached
sidewalks and landscape strips located between the
back of curb and sidewalk.
11) Request to modify Stipulation 24 regarding
construction of detached sidewalks.
12) Request to modify Stipulation 25 regarding street
improvements.
13) Request to delete Stipulation 27 regarding a 30-foot
right-of-way dedication along the southern boundary of
the project.
14) Request to delete Stipulation 28 regarding a minimum
right-of-way.
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15) Request to delete Stipulation 38 regarding a petition to 
the Street Transportation Department to eliminate 
required street light infrastructure. 
16) Request to delete Stipulation 42 regarding Phase 1 to 
be in general conformance with the site plan date 
stamped May 4, 2023. 
17) Request to delete Stipulation 43 regarding Phase 1 to 
be in general conformance with the elevations and 
design elements date stamped August 29, 2022. 
18) Request to delete Stipulation 44 regarding the 
maximum dwelling units for Phase 1. 
19) Request to delete Stipulation 45 regarding Phase 2 to 
be in general conformance with the site plan. 
20) Request to delete Stipulation 46 regarding Phase 2 to 
be in general conformance with the elevations. 
21) Request to delete Stipulation 47 regarding the number 
of lots for Phase 2. 
22) Request to modify Stipulation 48 regarding the review 
of the conceptual site plans and elevations for Phase 
3. 
23) Request to modify Stipulation 49 regarding the 
landscaping of surface parking lots. 
Applicant: 
Hannah Bleam, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
Owner: 
Circle Mountain Holdings LLC 
Representative: 
Adam Baugh, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
 
ACTIONS: 
 
Planning Hearing Officer Recommendation: The Planning Hearing Officer 
recommended approval with modifications and additional stipulations. 
 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: The Rio Vista Village 
Planning Committee heard this request on April 8, 2025 and recommended 
approval with modifications and additional stipulations by a vote of 3-1. 
 
DISCUSSION: 
 
Adam Baugh, representative of Withey Morris Baugh PLC, gave an overview of 
the site and the modification requests. He noted most of the modification 
requests were based on the current phase of the project and the original zoning 
stipulations were not applicable to the property. He stated the number of units 
decreased from 568 to 388 units due to the topography of the site, with the 
middle building having different floor levels: the west side will have 4 stories, and 
the east side will have 3 stories. He noted the parking arrays and solar panels

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would be located on the wash, causing them to reduce the amount of shading for 
the pedestrian walkways from 75% to 53%,  
 
Mr. Baugh noted the Rio Vista Village Planning Committee (VPC) recommended 
more detailed language to Stipulations 48.a-d, regarding the pedestrian 
connections in the development and the wash along the southern property line. 
He stated the VPC added Stipulation 48.e regarding a minimum 5-foot-wide 
public pedestrian connection along the northern property line and Stipulation 44 
regarding enhanced notification requirements. 
 
Byron Easton, Planning Hearing Officer, recommended approval to Stipulation 1 
regarding the Planned Residential Development (PRD) as it was more of a 
technical correction. He recommended approval to Stipulation 6 regarding 
shading along pedestrian pathways and trails as it clarified all relevant details 
relating to shade on the site. He recommended approval of Stipulation 11 
regarding bicycle infrastructure as it was not applicable to the site. He 
recommended approval with a modification to Stipulation 12.c regarding the 
number of pedestrian connections, indicating it led to the modification of 
Stipulation 12.b and the deletion of Stipulations 12.c and 12.d. He recommended 
Stipulation 13 be approved regarding indoor noise levels as a building code 
compliance review by a certified acoustic consultant will be required prior to final 
site plan approval, He recommended approval of Stipulations 15 and 16 
regarding noise mitigation walls and perimeter wall materials as it provides 
clarification on the perimeter walls. He recommended approval to Stipulations 19, 
23, 24, 25, 27, and 28 as the language was only being modified. He 
recommended approval with a modification to Stipulation 38 to include new 
language regarding the street and building lighting. He recommended approval to 
Stipulations 42,43, 44, 45, 46, and 47 as they are not applicable to the site. He 
recommended approval with a modification to Stipulation 48 regarding the review 
of the conceptual site plans and elevations and replaced it with general 
conformance language and the additional stipulations recommended by the VPC. 
He recommended approval with a modification to Stipulation 49 regarding 
landscaping of surface parking lots and added revised language recommended 
by the VPC. He added new Stipulation 44 regarding notification requirements as 
recommended by the VPC. 
 
FINDINGS: 
 
1) The request for modification of Stipulation 1 is recommended to be 
approved.  The remaining parcel (South Phase I) that was originally 
planned as part of phased development is now being developed as a 
single phased development and now longer needs the language that 
references phasing.

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2) The request for the modification of Stipulation 6 is recommended to be 
approved.  This stipulation has been modified to clarify and include all 
relevant details related to shading the site. 
 
3) Request for the modification of Stipulation 11 is recommended to be 
approved.  This stipulation has been modified to remove the area that is 
not applicable to the site. 
 
4) The request to modify Stipulation 12.c regarding the number of pedestrian 
connections is approved.  One connection to the western adjacent trail is 
sufficient for a singular phase of development.  In addition to this request 
modification to 12.b regarding the north-south pedestrian connection is 
recommended to be approved.  This language was added at the VPC 
hearing and is intended to ensure a pedestrian connection through the 
adjacent developments, it is now location specific and shall be enforced as 
such.  The development to the south and to the north will still be stipulated 
to provide this north-south pedestrian connection from Circle Mountain 
Road to Jenny Lin Road.  
 
5) The request to modify Stipulation 13 regarding indoor noise levels is 
approved with a modification.  The stipulation is recommended to be 
modified to add more modern language regarding qualified professionals 
that evaluate decibel day nightlevel (DNL).  
 
6) The request to modify Stipulation 14 is approved. The change is 
necessary to specify wall height and add updated language clarifying the 
need for an Acoustical Consultant. 
 
7) The request to modify Stipulation 15 regarding noise wall setbacks is 
approved.  Interior walls do not need to provide visual interest.  The intent 
of the stipulation is to provide visual interest for residents and visitors from 
perimeter streets. 
 
8)  The request to modify Stipulation 16 regarding wall materials is approved 
with modifications.  The original request to add language regarding limiting 
the architectural treatments of the walls to only corners and end columns 
was denied but the language specifying the location of the stone 
treatments was modified. 
 
9) The request to modify Stipulation 19 regarding active recreation amenities 
is recommended to be approved. The request is to remove the language 
referencing the phasing of the project.  Since this is a single phased 
project, the language can be removed. 
 
10) The request to modify Stipulation 23 regarding detached sidewalks and 
landscape strips located between the back of curb and sidewalk is

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recommended to be approved.  This additional language will further detail 
the exact location of the sidewalks and landscape strips. 
 
11) The request to modify Stipulation 24 regarding Jenny Lin Road is 
approved. Jenny Lin Road does not border the site. 
 
12) The request to modify Stipulation 25 regarding Jenny Lin Road is 
approved. Jenny Lin Road does not border the site. 
 
13) The request to delete Stipulation 27 regarding a 30-foot right-of-way 
dedication along the southern boundary of Project III and associated 
landscaping is approved. The stipulation is not applicable to the site. 
 
14) The request to modify Stipulation 28 regarding a 60-foot right-of-way 
dedication along the northern boundary of Project II and associated 
landscaping is approved. The stipulation is not applicable to the site. 
 
15) The request to modify Stipulation 38 regarding a petition to the Street 
Transportation Department to eliminate required street light infrastructure 
is recommended to be approved.  The Stipulation modification provides 
additional clarity regarding how the project will meet the dark skies 
requirements. 
 
16) The request to modify Stipulation 42 regarding Phase 1 to be in general 
conformance with the site plan date stamped May 4, 2023 has been 
approved.  This project is not within the original Phase 1, so all mention of 
Phase 1 is recommended to be deleted. 
 
17) The request to delete Stipulation 43 regarding Phase 1 to be in general 
conformance to the elevations and design elements date stamped August 
29, 2022 is approved. This project is not within the original Phase 1, so all 
mention of Phase 1 is recommended to be deleted. 
 
18) The request to delete Stipulation 44 regarding the maximum dwelling units 
for Phase 1 is recommended to be approved.  This project is not within the 
original Phase 1, so all mention of Phase 1 is recommended to be deleted. 
 
19) The request to delete Stipulation 45 regarding Phase 2 to be in general 
conformance with the site plan is recommended to be approved as it is not 
applicable to the site. 
 
20) The request to delete Stipulation 46 regarding Phase 2 to be in general 
conformance with the elevations is recommended to be approved as it is 
not applicable to the site.

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21) The request to delete Stipulation 47 regarding the number of lots for 
Phase 2 is recommended to be approved as it is not applicable to the site. 
 
22) The request to modify Stipulation 48 regarding the review of the 
conceptual site plans and elevations for Phase 3 is recommended to be 
approved with a modification to provide more standard conformance 
language.  Additionally, the orginal stipulation is now recommended to be 
seperated into two new stipulations.  The first stipulation (new Stipulation 
40), will focus on general conformance to the site plan, date stamped 
February 27, 2025.   The original stipulation has been modified to include 
the VPC recommended language regarding locations of pedestrian 
connection points, pedestrian access points, and language related to the 
wash along the south perimeter line.   
 
23) The second stipulation (new Stipulation 41) focuses on general 
conformance with the elevations date stamped February 27, 2025, with 
specific regard to several design elements that are included in the new 
stipulation.  These elements focus on architectural embellishments to 
building facades, building and wall colors and a consistent architectural 
theme throughout the development. 
 
24) The request to modify Stipulation 49 regarding surface parking lot 
landscaped areas for Phase 3 is recommended to be approved as it is not 
applicable to the site. 
 
STIPULATIONS: 
 
Overall Site 
 
1. 
Each phase of The development shall utilize the Planned Residential 
Development (PRD) option. 
 
 
2 
A minimum building setback of 100 feet hall be provided along the west 
property line, except for the northern most 1,077 feet, which shall have a 
minimum building setback of 55 feet, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
3. 
A minimum landscaped setback of 30 feet shall be provided along the 
west property line, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
4. 
All perimeter setbacks adjacent to public streets shall be planted to the 
following standards, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department.

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a. 
Minimum 50% 2-inch caliper and 50% 3-inch caliper large canopy 
drought-tolerant shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in 
equivalent groupings with a staggered row of trees for every 20 
feet of setback. 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant shrubs and vegetative groundcovers to achieve a 
minimum of 75% live vegetative ground coverage at maturity. 
 
 
5. 
A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs shall be a milkweed or other 
native nectar species and shall be planted in groups of three or more, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
All pedestrian pathways and THE MULTI-USE trails, NORTH-SOUTH 
PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION, including AND PUBLIC sidewalks, shall be 
shaded by a structure, landscaping at maturity, or a combination of the two 
to provide A minimum OF 75%, AND ALL OTHER PEDESTRIAN 
WALKWAYS WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE SHADED A 
MINIMUM OF 53% shade, calculated at summer solstice at noon as shown 
on a shading study, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. SHADE MAY BE ACHIEVED BY STRUCTURES OR BY 
MINIMUM 2-INCH CALIPER, SINGLE-TRUNK, LARGE CANOPY, 
DROUGHT-TOLERANT, SHADE TREES, OR A COMBINATION 
THEREOF.  
 
 
7. 
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. 
 
 
8. 
The primary entry/exit drives into the residential developments shall 
incorporate decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or similar 
alternative material, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
9. 
The primary entry/exit drives into the residential developments shall 
incorporate enhanced landscaping on both sides within minimum 250-
square-foot landscape areas and shall incorporate a minimum 5-foot-
wide landscape median, planted with a variety of at least three plant 
materials, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
Traffic calming measures shall be provided at all site entries and exits to 
slow down vehicular speeds as they approach sidewalks and trails, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.

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11. 
Each phase of  The development shall provide bicycle infrastructure as 
described below, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department.  
 
 
 
a. 
Secured bicycle parking shall be provided for units without garages 
at a rate of 0.25 spaces per multifamily residential dwelling unit, up 
to a maximum of 50 spaces. 
 
 
 
b. 
Guest bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum of 0.05 
spaces per multifamily residential and single-family residential 
dwelling unit, up to a maximum of 50 spaces. Guest bicycle parking 
for single-family residential shall be located in open space and 
amenity areas, Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through 
Inverted U and/or artistic racks located near the community center 
and/or clubhouse and open space areas 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. 
 
 
 
c. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and 
maintained on a site within an amenity area or near a primary site 
entrance. The bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be 
provided in an area of high visibility and separated from vehicular 
maneuvering areas, where applicable. The repair station shall 
include but not be limited to standard repair tools affixed to the 
station, a tire gauge and pump affixed to the base of the station or 
the ground, and a bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and 
wheels to spin freely while making adjustments to the bike. 
 
 
12. 
A Water Master Plan, Wastewater Master Plan, and Trails and 
Pedestrian Circulation Master Plan for the overall development, per the 
requirements of the Planned Community District (PCD), Section 636 of 
the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, shall be provided and updated with each 
phase of development to include the following elements, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
A 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated 
along the west side of the site adjacent to the I-17 frontage road 
and a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-use trial (MUT) shall be 
constructed within the easement, in accordance with the MAG 
supplemental detail and as approved or modified by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
 
b. 
A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE north-south pedestrian connection 
shall be provided to connect all phases of the development,

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including the area between Project II and Project III. TO PROVIDE 
AN ULTIMATE CONNECTION FROM CIRCLE MOUNTAIN ROAD 
TO JENNY LIN ROAD AND SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 
1304.H OF THE PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE. 
 
 
 
c. 
Four pedestrian connections shall be provided from the site leading 
to the adjacent trails directly east or west of the site. 
 
 
 
d. 
Pedestrian access shall be provided to future development to the 
east for each phase or development. 
 
 
13. 
The PRIOR TO FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL, THE DEVELOPER 
SHALL INCLUDE WITH THE BUILDING PLANS SUBMITTED FOR 
PHOENIX BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODE COMPLIANCE 
REVIEW CERTIFICATION BY AN ACCOUSTICAL CONSULTANT 
DEMONSTRATING THE AVERAGE indoor noise levels of residential 
units shall not exceed a decibel day night-level (DNL) of 45 decibels, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. A sealed and 
signed analysis by an engineer licensed in Arizona with a proficiency in 
residential sound mitigation or noise control shall be included with the 
building plans submitted for Phoenix Building Construction Code 
compliance review to the Planning and Development Department. The 
engineer shall note in the analysis that the building design is capable of 
achieving the required Noise Level Reduction.  
 
 
 
14. 
Noise mitigation walls shall be provided along the west perimeter of the 
site. The wall height shall be A MINIMUM OF 8 FEET OR AS 
determined through a noise analysis prepared by a registered 
professional engineer AN ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANT. The wall shall 
be constructed of minimum 8-inch-thick concrete masonry units (CMU) 
or of cast-in-place concrete and contain no openings unless they are 
above the minimum height required for adequate noise mitigation or for 
drainage. Noise walls shall be constructed to wrap around corner lots 
and areas near intersections. Wrap around walls, upon turning a corner, 
shall continue for at least 120 feet (approximately two lot widths), as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
15. 
Perimeter walls, noise walls, and other walls ADJACENT TO 
PERIMETER STREETS shall vary by a minimum of four feet every 400 
lineal feet to visually reflect a meandering or staggered setback, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
16. 
Perimeter walls, including the noise wall, ALONG THE WEST AND 
NORTH PERIMETER, shall incorporate stone veneer, stonework, or

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integral color CMU block, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
17. 
Interior walls and privacy fencing, excluding walls located between lots, 
shall use materials and colors that blend with the natural desert 
environment, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
18. 
A minimum of 15% of each phase shall be retained as open space, 
including washes and hillside areas, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
19. 
Each phase of The development shall contain a minimum of four shaded 
active recreation amenities, such as a tot lot, picnic areas, seating 
features, garden amenities, or similar amenities, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
20. 
A combination of view walls/fencing and partial view walls/fencing shall 
be incorporated along property lines adjacent to dedicated public or 
private open space areas, natural and/or improved drainageways or 
recreational areas, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
21. 
Drainage channels shall be designed to look natural in the desert setting 
through color, texture, landscaping, or other means, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
22. 
A minimum of 2% of the required parking spaces, including garages, 
shall include Electric Vehicle (EV) installed infrastructure and 5% of the 
required parking spaces shall include EV Capable infrastructure, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
23. 
Minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalks and minimum 5-foot-wide 
landscape strips located between the back of curb and sidewalk ALONG 
PUBLIC STREETS within the development shall be constructed and 
planted to the following standards, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant 
shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers to 
achieve a minimum of 75% live vegetative ground coverage at 
maturity.

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Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the Planning 
and Development Department on an alternative design solution 
consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
 
24. 
Minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalks, or wider to meet Maricopa 
County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) minimum standards, 
and minimum 5-foot-wide landscape strips located between the back of 
curb and sidewalk, or wider to meet MCDOT minimum standards shall 
be constructed along the south side of Jenny Lin Road, the east side of 
the I-17 frontage road, and the north side of Circle Mountain Road, 
planted to the following standards. The developer shall record a 
landscaping maintenance agreement with the Maricopa County 
Department of Transportation (MCDOT) requiring the landowner and/or 
property management to maintain the installed landscaping within 
MCDOT right-of-way to the following planting standards, as approved by 
MCDOT and the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant 
shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers to 
achieve a minimum of 75% live vegetative ground coverage at 
maturity. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the MCDOT 
and the Planning and Development Department on an alternative design 
solution consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
 
25. 
All right-of-way dedications and street improvements for Circle Mountain 
Road, the I-17 frontage road, and Jenny Lin Road shall comply with 
Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) requirements, 
as approved by MCDOT. Where possible the County Residential Cross 
Section shall be utilized for Jenny Lin Road. 
 
 
26. 
A minimum 65-feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated, and the east half 
of the I-17 frontage road shall be constructed per the Maricopa County 
Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Rural Minor Arterial cross 
section, as required and approved by MCDOT. 
 
 
27. 
A minimum of 30 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated and constructed 
for the north side of the minor collector street along the southern 
boundary of Project III. The improvements shall be consistent with Minor 
Collector Cross Section F and include a minimum 5-foot-wide detached 
sidewalk separated by a minimum 8-foot-wide landscape strip located

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between the back of curb and sidewalk, planted to the following 
standards, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant 
shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers to 
achieve a minimum of 75% live vegetative ground coverage at 
maturity. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the MCDOT 
and the Planning and Development Department on an alternative design 
solution consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
 
28. 
A minimum of 60 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated and constructed 
for the full width of the minor collector street along the northern 
boundary of Project II. The improvements shall be consistent with Minor 
Collector Cross Section F and include minimum 5-foot-wide detached 
sidewalks separated by minimum 5-foot-wide landscape strips located 
between the back of curb and sidewalk, planted to the following 
standards, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant 
shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers to 
achieve a minimum of 75% live vegetative ground coverage at 
maturity. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the MCDOT 
and the Planning and Development Department on an alternative design 
solution consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
 
27. 
29. 
Enhanced pedestrian connections shall be designed and constructed at 
all public street crossing locations to interconnect the pedestrian trails 
throughout the entirety of the site, as approved by the Street 
Transportation Department and the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
28. 
30. 
The developer shall construct all streets within and adjacent to the 
development with paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, 
streetlights, median islands, landscaping, and other incidentals, as per 
plans approved by the Planning and Development Department and 
MCDOT (where applicable). All improvements shall comply with all ADA 
accessibility standards.

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29. 
31. 
A Red Border Letter shall be submitted to the Arizona Department of 
Transportation (ADOT) for this development. 
 
 
30. 
32. 
The developer shall record documents that disclose to prospective 
purchasers and renters of property within the development the existence 
of noise from the I-17 Freeway. The form and content of such 
documents shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to 
recordation. 
 
 
31. 
33. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archeology 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 
Archeologist prior to clearing and grubbing, landscape salvage, and/or 
grading approval. 
 
 
32. 
34. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from 
Phase I data testing, the City Archeologist, in consultation with a 
qualified archeologist, determines such data recovery excavations are 
necessary, the applicant shall conduct Phase II archeological data 
recovery excavations. 
 
 
33. 
35. 
In the event archeological 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 Archeologist, and allow time for the Archeology Office to properly 
assess the materials. 
 
 
34. 
36. 
Prior to preliminary site approval, the landowner shall execute 
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. 
 
 
35. 
37. 
Prior to the construction of any residences, all existing wells within the 
development shall be capped and abandoned, as required by the 
Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR). 
 
 
36. 
38. 
The development shall petition the Street Transportation Department to 
eliminate the requirement for street light infrastructure for the 
development where possible in an effort to protect dark skies. ALL 
STREET, SITE, AND BUILDING LIGHTING SHALL BE DARK SKY 
COMPLIANT, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND 
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE STREET 
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.

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37. 
39. 
Primary construction access shall be from Circle Mountain Road, or the 
frontage road, and ancillary construction activity and access may occur 
on Jenny Lin Road during parts of Project III, as approved by the City of 
Phoenix Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
38. 
40. 
The developer shall promptly repair any roadway damage that may 
occur on Jenny Lin Road during construction. 
 
 
39. 
41. 
The developer shall include disclosure language in future leases 
requiring all residents of Project III to acknowledge that a portion of 
Jenny Lin Road is private property, and no trespass is permitted. 
 
 
Phase 1 (R-3 Zoned Area) 
 
 
42. 
The developer shall be in general conformance with the site plan date 
stamped May 4, 2023, as modified by these stipulations and as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
43. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations 
date stamped August 29, 2022, with specific regard to the following 
elements, as modified by these stipulations and as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Spanish Colonial architectural style. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Windows and glass doors with muntins and mullions 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Decorative lighting fixtures at building entrances/exits and by 
garage doors 
 
 
 
 
d. 
Covered front porches 
 
 
 
 
e. 
Window and door treatment 
 
 
 
 
f. 
Decorative doors 
 
 
 
 
g. 
Architectural embellishments including, but not limited to, corbels 
and terracotta gable vent tubes 
 
 
44. 
Phase 1 of the development shall be limited to a maximum of 288 
dwelling units. 
 
 
Phase 2 (R-2 Zoned Area)

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45. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan 
date stamped April 13, 2023, as modified by these stipulations and as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
46. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations 
date stamped August 29, 2022, with specific regard to the following 
elements, as modified by these stipulations and as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Variety of architectural styles 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Windows and glass doors with muntins and mullions 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Decorative lighting fixtures at building entrances/exits and by 
garage doors 
 
 
 
 
d. 
Covered front porches and covered rear patios 
 
 
 
 
e. 
Garage, window and door treatment 
 
 
 
 
f. 
Decorative doors 
 
 
 
 
g. 
Architectural embellishments including, but not limited to, corbels, 
terracotta gable vent tubes, and window shutters 
 
 
 
 
h. 
Gable end treatment with varied materials and colors 
 
 
 
 
i. 
Breaking of massing and with varied materials and colors 
 
 
47. 
Phase 2 of the development shall be limited to a maximum of 172 lots. 
 
 
Phase 3 (R-3A Zoned Area) 
 
 
40. 
48. 
Conceptual site plans and elevations for Phase 3 shall be reviewed and 
approved by the Planning Hearing Officer through the public hearing 
process for stipulation modification prior to preliminary 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. THE 
DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH 
THE SITE PLAN DATE STAMPED FEBRUARY 27, 2025, WITH 
SPECIFIC REGARD TO THE INCLUSION OF THE BELOW 
ELEMENTS, AS MODIFIED BY THESE STIPULATIONS AND AS

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APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
 
a. 
A MINIMUM OF ONE PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION 
SHALL BE PROVIDED FROM THE SITE LEADING TO THE 
ADJACENT TRAILS EAST OR WEST OF THE SITE. 
 
 
 
b. 
PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN ACCESS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR 
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TO THE EAST. 
 
 
 
c. 
A MINIMUM OF ONE PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION SHALL BE 
PROVIDED FROM THE DEVELOPMENT TO THE NORTH-SOUTH 
PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION.  
 
 
 
d. 
THE WASH ALONG THE SOUTH PERIMETER OF THE 
DEVELOPMENT SHALL REMAIN UNDISTURBED. 
 
 
 
e. 
A MINIMUM 5-FOOT-WIDE PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION 
SHALL BE PROVIDED ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE 
WITHIN THE LANDSCAPE SETBACK AREA. 
 
 
41. 
THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE 
WITH THE ELEVATIONS DATE STAMPED FEBRUARY 27, 2025, 
WITH SPECIFIC REGARD TO THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS, AS 
MODIFIED BY THESE STIPULATIONS AND AS APPROVED BY THE 
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
 
a. 
ALL BUILDING FACADES SHALL CONTAIN ARCHITECTURAL 
EMBELLISHMENTS AND DETAILING SUCH AS, BUT NOT 
LIMITED TO, TEXTURAL CHANGES, PILASTERS, OFFSETS, 
RECESSES, WINDOW FENESTRATION, SHADOWBOXES, AND 
CANOPIES.  
 
 
 
b. 
BUILDING AND WALL COLORS SHALL BE MUTED AND BLEND 
WITH, RATHER THAN CONTRAST, WITH THE SURROUNDING 
DESERT ENVIRONMENT. ACCENT COLORS MAY BE 
APPROPRIATE BUT USED JUDICIOUSLY AND WITH 
RESTRAINT. 
 
 
 
c. 
AN ARCHITECTURAL THEME SHALL CONVEY A SENSE OF 
CONTINUITY THROUGH ALL PHASES. 
 
 
42. 
49. 
A minimum of 10% of surface parking lot areas, exclusive of perimeter 
landscape setbacks, shall be landscaped. The surface parking lot areas 
shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch caliper large canopy drought-

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tolerant shade trees and shall be dispersed throughout the parking area 
to achieve a minimum 25% shade at maturity, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
43. 
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, LARGE CANOPY, DROUGHT-
TOLERANT, SHADE TREES, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF. 
 
 
44. 
THE DEVELOPER SHALL NOTIFY THE FOLLOWING 
INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS BY MAIL A MINIMUM OF 15 CALENDAR 
DAYS PRIOR TO ANY PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN REVIEW 
MEETING/S. THE NOTICE SHALL INCLUDE THE DATE, TIME, AND 
LOCATION OF THE MEETING. 
 
 
 
a. 
FRIENDS OF DAISY MOUNTAIN TRAILS, 39506 N DAISY 
MOUNTAIN DR. #122-505, ANTHEM, AZ 85086. 
 
 
 
b. 
DAVE WILSON, DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE AND MEDICAL 
DEPARTMENT, 41018 DAISY MOUNTAIN DRIVE, ANTHEM, AZ 
85086 
 
 
 
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REPORT OF PLANNING HEARING OFFICER ACTION  
Adam Stranieri, Principal Planner, Hearing Officer  
Teresa Garcia, Planner I, Assistant 
 
April 16, 2025 
 
ITEM NO: 1 
 
 
DISTRICT NO. 1 
SUBJECT: 
 
 
 
Application #: 
PHO-3-25--Z-8-22-1 
Location: 
Southeast corner of I-17 and Jenny Lin Road 
Zoning:  
R-3A 
Acreage:  
18.37 
Request: 
1) 
Request to modify Stipulation 1 regarding Planned 
Residential Development option. 
2) 
Request to modify Stipulation 6 regarding shading 
along pedestrian pathways and trails. 
3) 
Request to modify Stipulation 11 regarding bicycle 
infrastructure. 
4) 
Request to modify Stipulation 12.c regarding the 
number of pedestrian connections. 
5) 
Request to modify Stipulation 13 regarding indoor 
noise levels. 
6) 
Request to modify Stipulation 14 regarding the 
development of noise mitigation walls. 
7) 
Request to modify Stipulation 15 regarding noise wall 
setbacks. 
8) 
Request to modify Stipulation 16 regarding perimeter 
wall materials. 
9) 
Request to modify Stipulation 19 regarding active 
recreation amenities. 
10) Request to modify Stipulation 23 regarding detached 
sidewalks and landscape strips located between the 
back of curb and sidewalk. 
11) Request to modify Stipulation 24 regarding 
construction of detached sidewalks. 
12) Request to modify Stipulation 25 regarding street 
improvements. 
13) Request to delete Stipulation 27 regarding a 30-foot 
right-of-way dedication along the southern boundary of 
the project. 
14) Request to delete Stipulation 28 regarding a minimum 
right-of-way.

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15) Request to delete Stipulation 38 regarding a petition to 
the Street Transportation Department to eliminate 
required street light infrastructure. 
16) Request to delete Stipulation 42 regarding Phase 1 to 
be in general conformance with the site plan date 
stamped May 4, 2023. 
17) Request to delete Stipulation 43 regarding Phase 1 to 
be in general conformance with the elevations and 
design elements date stamped August 29, 2022. 
18) Request to delete Stipulation 44 regarding the 
maximum dwelling units for Phase 1. 
19) Request to delete Stipulation 45 regarding Phase 2 to 
be in general conformance with the site plan. 
20) Request to delete Stipulation 46 regarding Phase 2 to 
be in general conformance with the elevations. 
21) Request to delete Stipulation 47 regarding the number 
of lots for Phase 2. 
22) Request to modify Stipulation 48 regarding the review 
of the conceptual site plans and elevations for Phase 3. 
23) Request to modify Stipulation 49 regarding the 
landscaping of surface parking lots. 
Applicant: 
Hannah Bleam, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
Owner: 
 
Circle Mountain Holdings LLC 
Representative: Adam Baugh, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
 
ACTIONS:  
 
Planning Hearing Officer Recommendation: The Planning Hearing Officer 
continued this request to the May 21, 2025 hearing. 
 
Village Planning Committee Recommendation: The Rio Vista Village Planning 
Committee heard this request on April 8, 2025 and recommended approval with 
modifications and additional stipulations, by a vote of 3-1. 
 
DISCUSSION: 
 
Adam Stranieri, Planning Hearing Officer, stated staff identified a notification 
issue as a result of the discussion that occurred at the Rio Vista Village Planning 
Committee (VPC) meeting. He stated it is not appropriate for the case to move 
forward at this time, indicating staff reviewed the rezoning case file and located 
six speaker cards from the June 1, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing that were 
not included on the applicant’s notification list.  
Adam Baugh, representative of Withey Morris Baugh PLC, stated the list of those 
who submitted opposition was consistent with their notification requirements.

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Mr. Stranieri presented six speaker cards from the rezoning case that were not a 
part of the applicant’s notification list.  
Mr. Baugh asked if the cards were from the original rezoning case or the two 
previous PHO cases. 
Mr. Stranieri confirmed they were from the original rezoning case.  
Mr. Baugh stated he was under the impression that all the required letters were 
mailed. He asked his assistant to confirm the list of names of those in opposition. 
Hannah Bleam, representative of Withey Morris Baugh PLC, confirmed the 
names of Harmony Brown, Tammy Hughes, John Dixon and Brandon Hill. 
Mr. Baugh asked Mr. Stranieri if those names were on the speaker cards.  
Mr. Stranieri confirmed those names were included in the notification list but were 
not the individuals on the identified speaker cards. He recommended 
continuance to the May 21, 2025 PHO hearing due to the notification error. 
Eileen Baden, registered speaker, wanted to ensure the additional stipulation 
mentioned at the Rio Vista VPC regarding a 5-foot path along the north and 
south side of Jenny Lin Road to protect public access to Daisy Mountain would 
be added. 
Mr. Stranieri continued the case to the May 21, 2025 PHO hearing. 
 
 
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