Attachment B - VPC Summary - PHO-1-25--Z-63-06-7.pdf

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary
PHO-1-25--Z-63-06-7
Date of VPC Meeting
May 20, 2025
Date of Planning Hearing
Officer Hearing
May 21, 2025
Request
1)
Request to delete Stipulation No. 2.b regarding
undulation of the wall along Grant Street
2)
Request to modify Stipulation No. 3 regarding the
landscape setback along Grant Street
3)
Request to modify Stipulation No. 5 regarding the
right-of-way dedication for the north half of Grant
Street
4)
Request to modify Stipulation No. 7 regarding the
completion timeframe for all improvements
Location
Approximately 315 feet west of the northwest corner of
35th Avenue and Grant Street
VPC Recommendation
Approval
VPC Vote
4-0
VPC DISCUSSION:
No members of the public registered to speak on this item.
Staff Presentation:
Nayeli Sanchez Luna, staff, displayed the location of the subject site and noted the
acreage of the proposal. Mrs. Sanchez Luna summarized the original rezoning request,
proposed vehicle storage and salvage yard, and added the proposed modifications and
deletions proposed by the Planning Hearing Officer (PHO) applications.
Applicant Presentation:
Brent Powers, representing the applicant with Faith Law, began the presentation by
displaying the subject site and summarizing the proposed modification and deletions to
the stipulations. Mr. Powers provided a detailed explanation on why Stipulaiton No. 2.b
regarding an undulating wall should not be required. Mr. Powers noted that the current
requirements per Stipulation Nos. 3 and 4 would result in a loss of property and detract
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from the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Powers summarized the reasoning behind

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200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882
the request to modify Stipulation No. 5 regarding the right-of-way dedication along Grant
Street and noted that request to have all improvements completed within 12 months.
Mr. Powers concluded his presentation by stating that the proposed business would
clean the right-of-way along Grant Street and build the required sidewalk to discourage
illegal dumping.
Questions From the Committee:
Renee Dominguez stated that she lived in this neighborhood and disagreed that the
area was primarily industrial. Ms. Dominguez disapproved of the parking businesses
that spill onto the street. Ms. Dominguez noted that illegal dumping has been a major
issue in this neighborhood. Ms. Dominguez added that students wait for the school bus
along Grant Street. Mr. Powers noted that everything except an outlier property along
the block was zoned A-1. Mr. Powers stated that the area has been transitioning into an
industrial area because of the train tracks and access to 35th Avenue. Ms. Dominguez
asked for clarification regarding the proposed right of way and distance from the curve.
Mr. Powers clarified and stated that they would just like to match what is currently
provided on other properties.
Saul Trevizo, the property owner, stated that if a larger right-of-way was dedicated,
then it would allow for more space for illegal dumping. Ms. Dominguez asked if a
sidewalk and landscaping would be provided because children are currently walking in
the street. Mr. Powers confirmed that they did not modify the stipulation that would
require a sidewalk. Mr. Powers stated that the sidewalk would be located within the
right-of-way.
Romona Burris asked if Committee Member Dominguez lived in the area. Ms.
Dominguez confirmed and added that this is a very important topic and area for her.
Ms. Burris asked if letters of notification were sent to the committee. Mr. Powers
clarified that notification letters were sent to property owners and registered
neighborhood organizations. Ms. Sanchez Luna added that the Chair decided if a PHO
case should be presented to the committee, but that the applicant did not need to send
letters to the members of the committee.
Ms. Dominguez asked Mr. Trevizo how long he had been part of the community. Mr.
Trevizo stated that he has had this business for over 45 years and that he is not a
stranger to the community. Ms. Dominguez noted that if she wasn’t on this committee,
she would not have been notified of this PHO case. Ms. Dominguez added that she has
opened tickets with the Neighborhood Services Department regarding this property. Mr.
Trevizo stated that every time they are cited, they do clean the area. Mr. Powers noted
that a dedicated right-of-way with sidewalk and landscaping would discourage illegal
dumping. Ms. Dominguez asked how it would prevent illegal dumping. Mr. Trevizo
stated that they would be able to beautify the street frontage, thus discouraging
dumping. Mr. Powers noted that they were not requesting to modify the stipulations that
would require a sidewalk.
Ms. Burris asked why the required right-of-way dedication was so large. Mr. Powers

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stated that the stipulation was added a long time ago. Ms. Burris asked for more
information regarding the landscape setback and the right-of-way dedication. Ms.
Sanchez Luna stated that a larger right-of-way dedication was required because the
Street Transportation Department had indicated that this street was moving away from
residential uses to industrial uses, thus requiring a larger right-of-way for larger vehicles.
Ms. Sanchez Luna noted that the right-of-way was measured from the centerline of the
street towards to the property while the landscape setback was measured from the
property line. Ms. Sanchez Luna stated that the sidewalk would be in the right-of-way.
Ms. Burris asked Committee Member Dominguez if she was aware of any traffic
accidents in the area. Ms. Dominguez noted the high amounts of semi-trailer and
commercial traffic but was unsure if all of it was from this business. Mr. Powers added
that the exit along Grant Street was only for emergency vehicles.
Ms. Domginez asked if all business traffic needed to enter through Lincoln Street. Mr.
Powers confirmed. Ms. Dominguez asked for all the businesses owned by Mr. Trevino
from Grant Street to Lincoln Street. Mr. Trevizo summarized all his business.
Ms. Dominguez asked why the other properties were not stipulated to all the site
enhancements. Ms. Sanchez Luna noted that only a portion of Mr. Trevizo properties
were part of the original rezoning request. Ms. Sanchez Luna added that the stipulations
were added during the rezoning request.
Ms. Burris asked for confirmation of improvements. Mr. Powers confirmed and added
that they are not requesting to modify any other stipulations.
Ms. Dominguez asked what type of lighting. Mr. Powers noted that that had to be
determined by the Street Transportation Department.
Public Comment:
None.
Committee Motion, Discussion, Vote:
Motion:
Dustine Thrower motioned to recommend approval of PHO-1-25--Z-63-06-7. Chair
Parris Wallace seconded the motion.
Vote:
4-0, motion to recommend approval of PHO-1-25--Z-63-06-7 passed with Committee
Members Burris, Dominguez, Thrower, and Wallace in favor.
Staff comments regarding VPC Recommendation:
None.