Attachment E - PC Summary - Z-SP-6-23-8.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
May 2, 2024 
ITEM NO: 7 
DISTRICT NO.: 8 
SUBJECT: 
Application #: 
Z-SP-6-23-8
Location: 
Southeast corner of 41st Street and Baseline Road
From: 
C-2
To: 
C-2 SP
Acreage: 
3.84
Proposal: 
Self-service storage facility and underlying C-2 uses
Applicant: 
SAFStor Real Estate Company, LLC
Owner: 
Highline Investment, LLC
Representative: 
Mike Maerowitz, Snell & Wilmer, LLP 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
South Mountain 3/12/2024 Information only. 
South Mountain 4/9/2024 Denial. Vote 10-0 (1 abstained). 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff memo dated May 1, 2024. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Mangum made a MOTION to approve Z-SP-6-23-8, per the staff 
memo dated May 1, 2024. 
Maker: Mangum 
Second: Gorraiz 
Vote: 5-4 (Vice-Chairperson Busching, Boyd, Jaramillo, Matthews) 
Absent: N/A  
Opposition Present: Yes 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation of
Commercial.
2.
The proposal, as stipulated, will create a strong pedestrian environment along Baseline
Road with detached sidewalks and a multi-use trail. These pathways will convey
individuals safely and comfortably to the nearby educational uses, commercial uses,
and residential neighborhoods.
3.
The site is appropriately located along a major arterial roadway, and as stipulated will
be compatible with surrounding uses.
ATTACHMENT E

Stipulations: 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date stamped 
March 15, 2024 APRIL 26, 2024, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department.   
 
2. 
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. 
 
3. 
A minimum of one green infrastructure (GI) techniques for stormwater management 
shall be implemented per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure and Low 
Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater Management, as approved or 
modified by the Planning and Development Department. 
  
4. 
A minimum of 10% of the required parking spaces shall be EV capable. 
 
5. 
A minimum of one of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include standard 
electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department 
 
6. 
Four bicycle spaces shall be provided on the site through Inverted U and/or artistic 
racks located near the building entrances or in a secure location inside the building and 
installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
7. 
Bicycle parking spaces shall be shaded by a structure, landscaping, or a combination of 
the two to provide a minimum of 75% shade, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
8. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch 
caliper, drought-tolerant shade trees. Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout the 
parking area and achieve 25% shade, as approved by Planning and Development 
Department.  
 
9. 
All public and private pedestrian pathways including sidewalks shall be shaded to a 
minimum 75%, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
10. 
In addition to the landscape materials listed in the Baseline Area Master Plan Plant List, 
Cercidium Hybrid (Desert Museum Palo Verde), Quercus Virginiana (Live Oak), and 
Pistacia X 'Red-Push (Red Push Pistache), may be permitted as approved by Planning 
and Development Department and shall be utilized, as approved or modified by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
11. 
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. 
 
12. 
Prior to final site plan approval, documentation shall be provided that demonstrates a 
commitment to participate in the Water Efficiency Checkup program for a minimum of 
15 years, or as approved by the Planning and Development Department.

13. 
The developer shall dedicate right-of-way and construct a bus stop pad on eastbound 
Baseline Road. The bus stop pad shall be constructed according to City of Phoenix 
Standard Detail P1260 with a minimum depth of 10 feet. The bus stop pad shall be 
spaced from 41st Street according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1258. Trees 
shall be placed to provide minimum 50% shade coverage to bus stop pad. 
 
14. 
A 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated along the south side 
of Baseline Road and a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-use trail (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. 
 
15. 
A minimum 70-feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the south half of Baseline 
Road, adjacent to the development. 
 
16. 
The sidewalk along Baseline Road shall be a minimum of 6 feet in width and detached 
with a minimum 8-foot-wide landscape strip located between the sidewalk and back of 
curb and planted to the following standards, as approved or modified 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 vegetation to achieve a minimum of 75 percent live coverage. 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment for installing the required plants. 
 
17. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide sidewalk shall be constructed on the north side of Highline 
Lane, adjacent to the development. 
 
18. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide sidewalk shall be constructed on the east side of 41st Street, 
adjacent to the development.   
 
19. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide sidewalk shall be constructed on the west side of 42nd Place, 
adjacent to the development.   
 
20. 
Existing streetscape beginning at back of curb and median islands shall be replenished 
with the approved landscaping and trees along Baseline Road, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department.   
 
21. 
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. 
 
22. 
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. 
 
23. 
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. 
 
24. 
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. 
 
25. 
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.  
 
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