Attachment E - PC Summary - Z-7-25-3.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
June 5, 2025 
ITEM NO: 6 
DISTRICT NO.: 3
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-7-25-3 (Companion Case GPA-NM-1-25-3)
From: 
C-1, C-2, and C-2 SP
To: 
Walkable Urban Code T5:5 
Acreage:
12.37
Location: 
Southwest corner of 19th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue 
Proposal: 
Mixed use, multifamily residential 
Applicant: 
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission 
Owner: 
City of Phoenix, Public Transit Department 
Representative: 
Jeff Stapleton, City of Phoenix, Community and Economic Development 
Department 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, per the staff memo dated June 4, 2025.  
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
North Mountain 5/21/2025 Approval, per the staff recommendation, with an additional 
stipulation. Vote: 14-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff memo dated June 4, 2025. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve Z-7-25-3, per the staff 
memo dated June 4, 2025. 
 
Maker: Matthews 
 
Second: Jaramillo 
 
Vote: 9-0 
Absent: None   
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal is consistent with the proposed General Plan Land Use Map designation
of Mixed Use as outlined in the companion General Plan Amendment case (GPA-NM-1-
25-6).
2.
The proposal is consistent with the Neighborhood Place Type contained in the Transit
Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework.
3.
The proposed zoning will facilitate the redevelopment of an underutilized site adjacent to
the Dunlap / 19th Avenue light rail station.
ATTACHMENT E

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The site plan and elevations shall be presented for review and comment to the 
North Mountain Village Planning Committee prior to preliminary site plan approval. 
 
 
2. 
The frontage adjacent to Plaza19 and the light rail station shall be treated as a 
Primary Frontage in accordance with Section 1303.A.6 of the Phoenix Zoning 
Ordinance. 
 
 
3. 
The northern edge of the site, along the light rail station and Plaza19, shall be 
treated as street frontage and building setbacks/build-to dimensions shall be 
measured from the back of any easements (public utilities, public pedestrian access, 
maintenance, etc.), as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
Development adjacent to the northeast corner of the site (Plaza19 and light rail 
station) shall contain a vertical mix of land uses such as residential and non-
residential uses, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. A 
minimum of 5,000 square feet of non-residential uses shall be provided and shall not 
include lobby, exercise, reception areas or other similar uses intended for exclusive 
use by residents.  
 
 
5. 
A MINIMUM OF 20% OF THE DWELLING UNITS SHALL BE AFFORDABLE 
HOUSING, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
5. 6. 
5.  
The maximum building height shall not exceed 48 feet, except that the maximum 
building height may be increased to 56 feet, subject to a minimum of 30% of the 
dwelling units are provided as Affordable Housing, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department and Housing Department. 
 
 
6. 7. 
6.  
The following bicycle infrastructure shall be provided, and as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
 
a. 
All required bicycle parking for multifamily use, per Section 1307.H.6.d of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, shall be secured parking. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Guest bicycle parking for multifamily residential use shall be provided at a 
minimum of 0.05 spaces per unit spaces near entrances of buildings and 
installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the Phoenix Zoning 
Ordinance. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and maintained in an 
area of high visibility, in close proximity to the Light Rail station, and 
separated from vehicular maneuvering areas, where applicable. The repair 
station shall include, but not be limited to:  
 
 
 
 
 
i. 
Standard repair tools affixed to the station; 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ii. 
A tire gauge and pump affixed to the base of the station or the ground; 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iii. 
A bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and wheels to spin freely 
while making adjustments to the bike.

d. 
Standard electrical receptacles shall be installed for a minimum of 10 percent 
of the required bicycle parking spaces for electric bicycle charging 
capabilities. 
 
 
7. 8. 
7.  
A minimum of 5% EV Installed infrastructure shall be provided for the required 
number of residential vehicle parking spaces, whether surface or structured, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
8. 9. 
8.  
If public parking is provided, a minimum of 5% of the parking provided shall be EV 
Installed. 
 
 
9. 
10. 
9. 
The bus pad on southbound 19th Avenue south of Dunlap Avenue shall be retained, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
11. 
10.  
A vehicular and pedestrian circulation plan shall be submitted to the Street 
Transportation Department and the Planning and Development Department for 
approval before applying for preliminary site plan review. The circulation plan shall 
incorporate the Community Vision Themes, Urban Principles and Strategies 
established in the 19 North Transit Oriented Development Plan and demonstrate the 
following: 
 
 
 
 
a. 
Routes for vehicles and pedestrians shall be designed to ensure seamless and 
safe movement for pedestrians, with pedestrian safety and accessibility taking 
priority. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
A shaded, pedestrian-only paseo, providing public access and a direct 
connection from the adjacent land uses through the site to the transit facility, 
key internal destinations, and common open spaces. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Designated areas for vehicle loading, pick-up, and drop-off. 
 
 
 
 
d. 
Proposed measures to mitigate potential conflicts between vehicles and 
pedestrians, both within and adjacent to the site. 
 
 
 
 
e. 
Bicycle parking and fix-it station/s focused primarily adjacent to the public right-
of-way to promote multi-modal transportation in conjunction with secure internal 
bike parking facilities for residents, employees, and guests.   
 
 
 
11. 
12. 
11.  
Vehicular access points shall be restricted to a maximum of one on 19th Avenue 
and a maximum of two on Dunlap Avenue. 
 
 
12. 
13. 
12.  
A minimum 14-foot-wide vehicular access easement shall be provided for future 
shared access onto Dunlap Road along the western property line to access 
properties to the south and west. 
 
 
13. 
14. 
13. 
 
The existing sidewalk along 19th Avenue shall be detached with a minimum 6-foot-
wide sidewalk and a minimum 10-foot-wide landscape area between back of curb 
and sidewalk and shaded to a minimum of 75% tree shade coverage.

14. 
15. 
14. 
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 comply current ADA guidelines. 
 
 
15. 
16. 
15. 
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. 
 
 
16. 
17. 
16. 
Natural turf shall only be utilized for required retention areas (at the bottom of the 
basin, and only allowed on slopes if required for slope stabilization), and functional 
turf areas, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
17. 
18. 
17. 
A minimum of 25% of any surface parking areas shall be shaded, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. Shade may be achieved by structures 
or by minimum two-inch caliper, drought tolerant, shade trees, or a combination 
thereof. 
 
 
18. 
19. 
18. 
A minimum of two green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) elements 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. 
 
 
19. 
20. 
19. 
Prior to final site plan approval, documentation shall be provided that demonstrates 
a commitment to participate in the Phoenix Water Efficiency Checkup Program for a 
minimum of 10 years, or as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
20. 
21. 
20. 
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. 
 
 
21. 
22. 
21. 
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. 
 
 
22. 
23. 
22. 
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 stipulation shall not be applicable if the property is owned by the 
City of Phoenix.  
 
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