Attachment B - Staff Report - GPA-DV-1-24-1.pdf

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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 
STAFF ANALYSIS 
May 16, 2024 
Application: 
GPA-DV-1-24-1 
Representative:  
Stephen Anderson, Gammage & Burnham, PLC 
Applicant: 
Lennar Arizona, LLC 
Owner: 
Arizona State Land Department   
Location: 
Southwest corner of 36th Avenue and Pinnacle 
Peak Road 
Acreage: 
80.31 acres 
Current Plan Designation: 
Parks/Open Space - Publicly Owned 
Requested Plan Designation: 
Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre (74.50 
acres) and Commercial (5.81 acres) 
Reason for Requested Change: 
Minor General Plan Amendment to facilitate 
development of a new single-family residential 
community with a small, neighborhood-scale 
commercial element. 
Deer Valley Village Planning 
Committee Meeting Date: 
May 21, 2024 
Staff Recommendation: 
Approval 
FINDINGS: 
1)
The proposed Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre and Commercial
General Plan Land Use Map designations are compatible with surrounding
designations and will complement and diversify the area’s land uses.
2)
The companion rezoning case, Z-28-24-1, proposes a development that is
consistent in scale and character with the land uses in the surrounding area.
ATTACHMENT B

Staff Analysis 
GPA-DV-1-24-1 
Page 2 of 4 
 
 
3) 
The companion rezoning case, Z-28-24-1, as stipulated, provides enhanced 
open space and design standards to make the proposed development a 
compatible addition to the area.  
 
 
BACKGROUND 
 
The subject site is 80.31 acres and is located at the southwest corner of 36th Avenue 
and Pinnacle Peak Road. The subject site is currently vacant. The companion rezoning 
case Z-28-24-1 is requesting to rezone the site from RE-43 (One-Family Residence) 
and RE-43 SP (One-Family Residence, Special Permit) to C-2 (Intermediate 
Commercial) and R1-6 (Single-Family Residence District) to allow single-family 
residential and commercial. 
 
This request proposes a minor amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map to 
facilitate development of a new single-family residential community with a small, 
neighborhood-scale commercial element. The proposal will modify the land use 
designation from 80.31 acres of Parks/Open Space – Publicly Owned to 5.81 acres of 
Commercial and 74.50 acres of Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre. 
 
SURROUNDING LAND USES 
 
NORTH 
North of the subject site, across Pinnacle Peak Road, is a service station, restaurant 
pads, commercial strip centers, and single-family residential homes and is designated 
Commercial, Residential 5 to 10 dwelling units per acre, and Residential 3.5 to 5 
dwelling units per acre. 
 
SOUTH 
South of the subject site is vacant and designated Parks/Open Space – Publicly Owned. 
 
EAST 
East of the subject site is an indoor/outdoor sports facility and vacant land designated 
as Parks/Open Space – Publicly Owned. 
 
WEST 
West of the subject site contains vacant land and a water park designated Parks/Open 
Space – Publicly Owned.

Staff Analysis 
GPA-DV-1-24-1 
Page 3 of 4 
 
 
 
Existing and Proposed General Land Use Designation Maps 
Source: City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department 
 
RELATIONSHIP TO GENERAL PLAN CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES 
 
• CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS CORE 
VALUE; DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Include a 
mix of housing types and densities where appropriate within each village 
that support a broad range of lifestyles.

Staff Analysis 
GPA-DV-1-24-1 
Page 4 of 4 
 
 
The request facilitates additional housing opportunities in the Village that will help 
alleviate the housing crisis. 
 
• CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS CORE 
VALUE; CERTAINTY & CHARACTER; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Protect 
residential areas from concentrations of incompatible land uses that could 
change their character or destabilize land values. 
 
The proposed rezoning case, Z-28-24-1, will develop vacant property with a 
single-family residential and commercial development that are compatible with 
the surrounding uses which will protect the area from incompatible land uses.  
The existing recreational open space uses will be near the proposed single-
family homes and the development will provide a commercial component which 
will help be supportive of the area. 
 
• BUILD THE SUSTAINABLE DESERT CITY CORE VALUE; DESIGN 
PRINCIPLE: Integrate trees and shade into the design of new development 
and redevelopment projects throughout Phoenix. 
 
The proposal, as stipulated in the companion rezoning case Z-28-24-1, includes 
enhanced landscaping along Pinnacle Peak Road on both sides of the sidewalk 
and within the landscape setbacks. Also, enhanced landscaping shall be planted 
within the landscape strips of internal detached sidewalks. This will create a 
comfortable pedestrian environment along Pinnacle Peak Road and internal to 
the development by reducing the urban heat island affect and making the walk to 
nearby destinations safer and more comfortable. 
 
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 
 
Staff recommends approval of GPA-DV-1-24-1. The proposed land use map 
designation allows for future single-family residential and commercial development that 
is compatible with surrounding designations. The companion rezoning case, Z-28-24-1, 
as stipulated, will require enhanced standards for landscaping, pedestrian pathways, 
bicycle infrastructure, building elevations, and open space. 
 
Writer 
Matteo Moric 
May 16, 2024 
 
Team Leader 
Racelle Escolar 
 
Exhibits  
Sketch Maps (2 pages) 
Correspondence (14 pages)

47TH AVE
43RD AVE
41ST AVE
36TH AVE
ALAMEDA RD
PINNACLE PEAK RD
APPLICATION NO:
VILLAGE:
APPLICANT:
COUNCIL DISTRICT:
ACRES:
EXISTING:
PROPOSED CHANGE:
GPA-DV-1-24-1
80.31 +/-
1
Gammage & Burnham, PLC
DEER VALLEY
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Residential 3.5 to 5 du/ac ( 74.50 +/- Acres)
Commercial ( 5.81 +/- Acres)
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF PHOENIX
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
200 W WASHINGTON ST
PHOENIX, AZ 
85003
(602) 262-6882
Parks/Open Space - Publicly Owned 
( 80.31  +/- Acres)
47TH AVE
43RD AVE
41ST AVE
36TH AVE
ALAMEDA RD
PINNACLE PEAK RD
Proposed Change Area
Residential 3.5 to 5 du/ac
Commercial
REVISION DATE:
Proposed Change Area
Residential 0 to 2 du/ac 
Residential 2 to 3.5 du/ac
Residential 3.5 to 5 du/ac
Residential 5 to 10 du/ac
Residential 15+ du/ac
Commercial
Industrial
Public/Quasi-Public
Parks/Open Space - Publicly Owned

47TH AVE
43RD AVE
41ST AVE
36TH AVE
ALAMEDA RD
PINNACLE PEAK RD
APPLICATION NO:
VILLAGE:
APPLICANT:
COUNCIL DISTRICT:
ACRES:
EXISTING:
PROPOSED CHANGE:
80.31 +/-
1
Gammage & Burnham, PLC
DEER VALLEY
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Residential 3.5 to 5 du/ac ( 74.50 +/- Acres)
Commercial ( 5.81 +/- Acres)
X
X
X
X
X
CITY OF PHOENIX
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
200 W WASHINGTON ST
PHOENIX, AZ 
85003
(602) 262-6882
Parks/Open Space - Publicly Owned 
( 80.31  +/- Acres)
47TH AVE
43RD AVE
41ST AVE
36TH AVE
ALAMEDA RD
PINNACLE PEAK RD
Proposed Change Area
Residential 3.5 to 5 du/acre
Commercial
REVISION DATE:
Proposed Change Area
Residential 0 to 1 / 1 to 2 du/acre 
Residential 2 to 3.5 du/acre
Residential 3.5 to 5 du/acre
Residential 5 to 10 du/acre
Residential 15+ du/acre
Commercial
Industrial
Public/Quasi-Public
E E E E E E
E E E E E E
E E E E E E Parks/Open Space - Publicly Owned
GPA-DV-1-24-1

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Matteo Moric
Subject:
Comments regarding Z-28-24
 
 
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Submitted at 05/14/24 8:13 AM  
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Is your question, 
request, or 
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Questions, 
requests or 
comments:  
Objection to Case Number Z‐28‐24/ Village: Deer Valley 
Area has been a Native habitat for Arizona's plants and wildlife; human 
development and growth in the area is demolishing Native species livable 
areas. Additionally, expansion in the area is enabling human climate impact, 
adding residential and commercial buildings/parking spaces retains heat. Water 
consumption for the proposed zoning and building is also dentrimental to the 
already dwindling water supplies in the desert. This zone hearing information 
was not put out to the surrounding community and was rushed, it was 
secretive and appears that those who approved have taken bribes.

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From:
PDD Zoning Adjustment
To:
Matteo Moric
Subject:
FW: Z-28-24 Don’t rezone 39 Ave and Pinnacle Peak Road
Date:
Thursday, May 9, 2024 1:28:44 PM
Hi Matteo,
Please see the correspondence below.
 
Thank you,
Eric Morales, Planner III
City of Phoenix
Planning & Development Department
Planning Division, Zoning Section
Office: 602-262-7927
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Natalie Varvel <nvarvel78@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 1:10 PM
To: PDD Zoning Adjustment <zoning.adjustment@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Z-28-24 Don’t rezone 39 Ave and Pinnacle Peak Road
To whom it concerns,
I have lived in the area of  39 Ave and Pinnacle Peak for over 20 years. I liked it out here because of the beautiful
desert scenery. It was an understanding that the desert south of Pinnacle Peak from 35 Avenue to 55 Avenue and
was to only be recreation area. There is a lot of desert animals that live in this area. If you allow the builders to build
homes in this area it will be disappointing. We will lose our beautiful desert. I don’t understand why everyone wants
to take away all of the desert scenery. Also go back on the promises made to all the home owners in this area. If you
allow this to happen then were will it stop. We already have a ton of traffic on Happy Valley Road because of all the
building they have done. Us homeowners did not want the apartments on Happy Valley Road let alone a bunch of
restaurants to make it a lot busier in the area. Our traffic will get even worse on Pinnacle Peak Road if you allow
them to build homes. You will also take the homes away from the desert animals and they will come into our
neighborhoods. Please reconsider the home owners feelings to not allow the home to be built on 39th Ave and
Pinnacle Peak Road. Please also reconsider that there are lots of desert animals you will be running them out of their
home and they have feelings to. Please don’t go back on the promises made to the home owner about not allowing
homes to be built south of Pinnacle Peak Road and 39th Avenue. Remind yourself that we want this area to remain
recreational area and to be able to enjoy the beautiful desert landscape. Please don’t allow homes to be build in this
area the neighborhood doesn’t want it. Thanks for listening.
Sincerely,
Natalie Varvel
3930 W Mariposa Grande
Glendale, AZ 85310
602-819-0675
nvarvel78@hotmail.com

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April 9th, 2024 
Lennar Arizona, LLC 
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Z-28-24-1 and GPA-DV-11-24-1
RE: Rezoning Adobe State Land 
The vacated golf course, Adobe Dam Family Golf Center, 79.86 gross acres. 
We request Lennar Arizona, LLC or its representative to draft a stipulation to be 
reviewed by and agreed on, by both parties. 
Warning: There is an automotive racing facility in the area, A Concessionaire of 
Maricopa County Through its Parks & Recreation Department @ Adobe Dam Regional 
Park. 
Adobe Mountain Speedway, LLC., produces heavy traffic, noise, dust, and lighting. 
Has a Curfew of 10 PM, all racing stops, quiet time 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. 
All new home buyers will need to read, accept, and sign knowledge of such activities, on 
the agreed upon stipulation. 
Also, the agreed upon stipulation should be included for all future buyers having 
knowledge of the stipulation, added in the CC & R's. 
I would like to be added to all future correspondences regarding this project. 
Feel free to contact me. 
ted@diamondrnechanical.com 
ted@adobemountainspeedway.com 
cell: 602 501-1077