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Staff Report Z-57-19-1 
March 9, 2020 
North Mountain Village Planning 
Committee Meeting Date: 
March 18, 2020 
Planning Commission Hearing Date: 
April 2, 2020 
Request From: 
C-2 (Intermediate Commercial) 7.21 
acres) and PSC (Planned Shopping 
Center) (0.11 acres) 
Request To: 
C-2 HGT / DNS / WVR (Intermediate 
Commercial, Height Waiver, Density 
Waiver) (7.32 acres) 
Proposed Use: 
Multifamily Residential 
Location: 
Approximately 435 feet north of the 
northwest corner of 29th Avenue and 
Dunlap Avenue 
Owner:  
GM Metro, LLC and GM Elped, LLC 
Applicant: 
MK Company, Inc. 
Representative: 
Jason Morris, Esq., Withey Morris, PLC 
Staff Recommendation: 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
General Plan Conformity 
General Plan Land Use Map Designation 
Commercial 
Street Map 
Classification 
29th Avenue 
Collector 
Varies: 40 to 56.50 
feet east half street 
I-17 Frontage Road 
(One-Way South) 
Freeway 
Approximately 80 feet 
CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES CORE VALUE; CORES, CENTERS, AND 
CORRIDORS; DESIGN PRINCIPLE: Encourage centers to provide a pedestrian 
environment with plazas, common open space, shaded walkways, separation of 
pedestrian and vehicular traffic, bicycle parking, and vehicle parking in 
architecturally disguised structures or underground where feasible. 
Attachment B

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The subject site is located within the Primary Core of the North Mountain Village 
which is envisioned as a walkable urban center of retail, employment, and housing 
activity. In addition to being located within the designed core, the site is located within 
approximately one-half mile from the future light rail station at Metro Center and 
adjacent to the Arizona Canal which functions as both an amenity and as a regional 
bicycle route. The development, as stipulated, includes features to: embrace the 
canal, to promote walking and bicycling; and to provide residents common open 
spaces to enjoy and recreate. 
 
 
CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES CORE VALUE; CORES, CENTERS, AND 
CORRIDORS; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Locate land uses with the greatest height 
and most intense uses within village cores, centers and corridors based on 
village character, land use needs, and transportation system capacity. 
The subject site is located in the North Mountain Village Core and the development 
proposes a density and form supportive of the walkable urban center envisioned in 
the City of Phoenix Village Cores. The development, as stipulated, respects and 
advances the desired vision of the area through appropriate intensity and the 
inclusion of pedestrian and bicycle features. 
 
 
CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES CORE VALUE; CANALS AND TRAILS; LAND 
USE PRINCIPLES: Plan, design, and develop pedestrian linkages between 
parks, open spaces, village cores, neighborhood shopping centers, 
neighborhood schools, and neighboring municipalities. 
The subject site is located in the North Mountain Village Core and adjacent to the 
Arizona Canal. The location affords the site convenient access to: future high capacity 
transit; future high intensity development envisioned and entitled at MetroCenter; and 
major recreational amenities including Cortez Park and the Rose Mofford Sports 
Complex via the Arizona Canal Trail. The development, as stipulated, embraces the 
Arizona Canal by programming common area adjacent to the canal, orienting dwelling 
units to the canal, and orienting internal pedestrian routes to the canal.  
 
 
BUILD THE SUSTAINABLE DESERT CITY; TREE AND SHADE; DESIGN 
PRINCIPLE: Integrate trees and shade into the design of new development and 
redevelopment projects throughout Phoenix. 
The development, as stipulated, provides a well shaded sidewalks, private walkways, 
and enhanced perimeter landscaping. The shade incorporated into the development 
along its frontages, its parking areas, and in proximity of the Arizona Canal will reduce 
the urban heat island effect and increase thermal comfort which will make the area 
more walkable, bikeable, and sustainable.

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Applicable Plans, Overlays, and Initiatives 
 
North Mountain Redevelopment Area: See Background Item No. 11. 
 
Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework: See Background Item 
No. 12. 
 
Tree and Shade Master Plan: See Background Item No. 13. 
 
Complete Streets Guidelines: See Background Item No. 14. 
 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan: See Background Item 15. 
 
Black Canyon/Maricopa Freeway Specific Plan: See Background Item 16. 
 
Reimagine Phoenix: See Background Item No. 17. 
 
 
Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning 
 
Land Use 
Zoning 
On Site 
Commercial 
C-2, PSC 
North 
Arizona Canal, Commercial 
C-3 
South 
Commercial (Metro Marketplace) 
C-2, PSC 
East 
Commercial (Metro Marketplace) and Black 
Canyon Freeway Frontage Road 
C-2 
 
West 
City of Phoenix Water Treatment Plant 
R1-6

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C-2 HGT / WVR / DNS / WVR 
(Intermediate Commercial, Height Waiver, Density Waiver) 
(Permits up to R-5 Standards with Height and Density Waivers) 
 
Defer to R-5 (Multifamily Residential) Standards 
(Planned Residential District Development Option) 
Standards 
Requirements 
Provisions on the 
Proposed Site Plan 
Gross Acreage 
- 
7.32 acres 
Total Number of Units 
- 
207 
Maximum Density (dwelling 
units per acre) 
45.68; 52.20 with 
bonus 
28.27 (Met) 
Maximum Lot Coverage 
50 percent 
22 percent (Met) 
Maximum Building height 
4 stories, up to 48 feet 4 stories, 39 feet (Met) 
Perimeter Building Setbacks 
(Street and Canal) 
 
20 feet adjacent to a 
public street or canal 
29th Avenue: From 96 feet to 
110 feet (Met) 
 
Canal: 30 feet (Met) 
 
Frontage Road: Greater than 
150 feet 
East and South Building 
Setbacks (Non-Street, Like 
Zoning) 
None 
South: Varies from 70 feet to 
156 (Met) 
 
East: Varies from 77 to 
greater than 150 feet 
Landscape Setback (Street 
and Canal) 
20 feet 
29th Avenue: From 20 feet to 
44 feet 
 
Canal: From 11 feet) to 30 
feet (Not Met) 
 
Frontage Road: Greater than 
150 feet 
Landscape Setback (Non-
Street, Like Zoning 
None 
South: 0 to 56 feet 
 
East: 15 feet 
Minimum Open Space 
Minimum 5 percent 
18.5 percent (Met) 
Minimum Amenities Provided Minimum 2 amenities 
2 amenities (Met) 
Parking 
410 required (307 
guest; 103 visitor) 
307 provided (Not Met)

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Background/Issues/Analysis 
 
SUBJECT SITE 
1. 
The request is to rezone 7.32 acres in the North Mountain Village Core from C-2 
(Commercial) and PSC (Planned Shopping Center) to C-2 HGT / DNS / WVR 
(Commercial, Height Waiver / Density Waiver) to allow multifamily residential. The site is 
located within one-half mile of a future light rail station, existing bus station and 
immediately adjacent to the Arizona Canal which is envisioned as a regional amenity 
and transportation route for bicyclists and pedestrians; due to the many policies which 
envision a walkable urban center and light rail being extended to the area, the applicant 
may be requesting a parking reduction after the property is rezoned.  
 
 
 
2. 
The development will also be governed by the design guidelines contained in Section 
507 Tab A.II.E.2., Canal Banks, which applies requirements relating to site elements 
such as perimeter view fencing, locating open space along the canal, and orienting units 
to the canal right of way. The philosophy of this section is that canals in Phoenix are 
regional amenities and transportation pathways and should be treated as such. 
 
 
 
SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING 
3. 
The proposed commercial 
zoning is consistent with 
commercial uses to the 
south, east, and north 
(across the Arizona Canal). 
Across 29th Avenue to the 
west is a City of Phoenix 
water treatment facility 
zoned R1-6 (Single-Family 
Residence District).  
Figure A: Zoning Context Map 
 
Source: City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department

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GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP 
4. 
The General Plan Land 
Use Map designation for 
the subject site is 
Commercial. The request is 
consistent with the land use 
designation. The 
designations to the north, 
east, and south are also 
Commercial. To the west is 
the City Water Treatment 
Facility which is designed 
Public/Quasi Public.  
Figure B. Village Core Map. Phoenix General Plan Land Use Map 
 
Source: City of Phoenix, Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
PROPOSAL 
5. 
The applicant is seeking 
zoning entitlement to 
develop the multifamily 
residential in the North 
Mountain Village Core. 
Policy priorities at this 
location are: activating the 
canal; facilitating a bicycle 
and pedestrian lifestyle as 
a means of orienting the 
project toward the high 
capacity transit planned for 
the area; and delivering a 
density which helps 
promote walkable urban 
redevelopment in the North 
Mountain Village Core. The 
proposed site plan reflects 
many of these policy 
elements. 
Figure C: Conceptual Site Plan 
 
Source: BMA Architecture

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Staff is recommending Stipulation No. 1 which would apply R-5 (Multifamily Residence 
District) standards to this development. 
 
 
 
6. 
Urban Canal Bank Standards 
The proposal is for approximately 207 units at a density of 28.28 dwelling units per acre. 
A density above 25 dwelling units per acre prompts the Urban Canal Bank Development 
Standards contained in Section 507 Tab A Canal Bank Standards which is desirable 
considering the location in the North Mountain Village Core. Staff is recommending 
Stipulation No. 2 which requires the application of Urban Canal Bank Development 
Standards. 
 
 
 
7. 
Configuration 
The site plan depicts units oriented closely to the canal, three access controlled 
pedestrian gates onto the canal from the site, and a broad setback area created by the 
flood control easement where trees can be planted. Staff is recommending a series of 
stipulations to activate the canal: 
 
a. A limitation on solid perimeter walls to the north and west greater than 40 inches 
in height (Stipulation No. 10). 
b. A requirement for three pedestrian gates onto the canal (Stipulation No. 12.a.). 
c. A requirement that a minimum of 30 residential units be oriented to the canal with 
a pedestrian oriented ground floor frontage, upper floor windows, and balconies 
for 40 percent of units (Stipulation No. 12.b.). 
d. A requirement for enhanced tree planting standards in the north setback area 
(Stipulation No. 12.c.). 
e. A requirement for visual design continuity between the central amenity area and 
the canal (Stipulation No. 12.d.). This complements Stipulation No. 8 which 
requires a pedestrian connection between these locations. 
 
 
 
8. 
Pedestrian Orientation 
The site plan depicts several pedestrian amenities which are desirable given the 
location both in the North Mountain Village Core and adjacent to the Arizona Canal. 
Staff is recommending a series of stipulations related to pedestrian orientation: 
 
a. Stipulation No. 3 requires a pedestrian and vehicular accessway extending from 
29th Avenue on the west approximately 400 feet east into the remainder of the 
shopping center; this pedestrian pathway will be detached from the vehicular 
circulation areas.  
b. Stipulation No 7 requires detached sidewalks along 29th Avenue with enhanced 
tree plantings between the curb and sidewalk.  
c. Stipulation No. 9 requires that all public and private pathways including public

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sidewalks be shaded to 75 percent at plant maturity. 
d. Stipulation No 8 requires a series of three pedestrian pathways which connect 
the building to 29th Avenue at both the northwest and south west corners of the 
site and to the Arizona Canal. 
 
The site plan depicts less parking than required by the Zoning Ordinance. The 
ordinance allows an applicant located within a Village Core or within proximity to high-
capacity transit to seek relief from these provisions.  
 
 
 
9. 
Landscape Setbacks 
The site plan depicts a broad landscape area between 29th Avenue and the parking lot. 
Staff is recommending a stipulation requiring the landscape setback along 29th Avenue 
be an average of 30 feet and be planted to enhanced standards (Stipulation No. 6). In 
concert with the detached sidewalks and enhanced tree plantings between back of curb 
and sidewalk, this will create a lush and well shaded pedestrian environment. Additional 
detail is contained in Background Item No. 14: Tree and Shade Master Plan. 
 
 
 
10. Building Elevations 
The applicant prepared conceptual building elevations which include a mix of colors, 
textures, offsets, and recesses. The elevations also depict upper floor balconies and 
ground level patios. 
 
Figure D. Conceptual Building Elevations (Top, 29th Avenue Elevation) (Middle, Canal Elevation) 
(Bottom, South Elevation) 
 
 
 
Source: BMA Architecture

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11. Staff is recommending a series of stipulations related to the building elevations to 
promote an environment conducive of walking, bicycling, and transit use. 
 
a. Architectural embellishments (Stipulation No. 4): The intent of this stipulation is to 
add visual interest and additional design consideration later in the site plan 
review process. 
b. Prominent corners at the northwest and southwest corner of the building mass 
(Stipulation No. 5): The intent of this stipulation is to add visual interest to the 
building, form a connection between the building, the canal, the street, and the 
remainder of the North Mountain Village Core north of the canal. 
c. Individual garage entrances shall not be visible from the north and west site 
boundaries (Stipulation No. 13) 
d. Requiring porches and patios along the north and west frontages of the building 
to facilitate additional pedestrian interaction with the street, canal, and 
surrounding environment. These are addressed in Stipulation Nos. 11 and 12 
respectively with examples contained in Figure D. 
 
 
 
Figure E. Frontage Types (Left, Porch) (Right, Patio) 
 
Source: Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, Section 1305 (Walkable Urban Code), Frontage Standards

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STUDIES AND POLICIES 
12. North Mountain Redevelopment 
Area Plan:  
The North Mountain 
Redevelopment Area, adopted in 
2013, examined the general 
vicinity of the subject site 
(identified by a yellow star in 
Figure E). The study calls for 
efforts in support of the 
redevelopment of Metro Center 
Mall, the expansion of high 
capacity transit, and the creation 
of pedestrian and bicycle 
infrastructure; all as a means of 
economic development for the 
study area.  
 
Figure F. Study Area for the North Mountain Redevelopment 
Area. 
 
Source: City of Phoenix, Planning and Development 
Department 
 
The development, as stipulated, leverages the future light rail expansion in a form 
conducive to transit-oriented redevelopment in the North Mountain Village Core. 
 
 
 
13. Transit Oriented 
Development Strategic 
Policy Framework:  
The Transit Oriented 
Development Strategic 
Policy Framework is part of 
the City’s General Plan. 
The framework identifies 
planning typologies to 
describe urban 
environments. The subject 
site is located within one-
half mile of a future rail 
station in an area identified 
as a Regional Center Place 
Type.  
Figure G: Excerpt from the Transit Oriented Development Strategic 
Policy Framework, Place Types 
 
Source: City of Phoenix, Planning and Development Department

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The Regional Center Place Type is second only to the Downtown Core in terms of 
recommended intensity. The policy framework recommends 5 to 10 stories and up to 20 
stories when designed in a highly compatible manner. 
 
 
 
14. Tree and Shade Master Plan 
The Tree and Shade Master Plan encourages treating the urban forest as infrastructure 
to ensure the trees are an integral part of the City’s planning and development process. 
Sidewalks on the street frontages should be detached from the curbs to allow trees to 
be planted on both sides of the sidewalk to provide thermal comfort for pedestrians and 
to reduce the urban heat island effect.  
 
Staff is recommending stipulations for: enhanced tree plantings in setback areas 
(Stipulation Nos. 6 and 12), shaded detached sidewalks along 29th Avenue (Stipulation 
No. 7), and enhanced/shaded internal pedestrian circulation pathways (Stipulation No. 
9). The development, as stipulated, will advance the goals of the Tree and Shade 
Master Plan 
 
 
 
15. Complete Streets Guidelines 
In 2014, the City of Phoenix City Council adopted the Complete Streets Guiding 
Principles. The principles are intended to promote improvements that provide an 
accessible, safe, connected transportation system to include all modes, such as 
bicycles, pedestrians, transit, and vehicles.  
 
Staff is recommending stipulations for comfortable, shaded, and enhanced pedestrian 
pathways to and from the site (Stipulation Nos. 2, 6, 7) and for enhanced bicycle 
infrastructure including parking and a bicycle repair station (Stipulation No. 14). The 
development, as stipulated, creates a residential environment designed to allow its 
residents to use alternative transportation such as transit, walking, or riding a bike to 
destinations such as a transit station or regional park. 
 
 
 
16. Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan:  
The Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan is a guide for creating a culture and 
environment conducive to bicycling as a viable mode of transportation. The proximity to 
the Arizona Canal, high capacity transit, and the location within the North Mountain 
Village Core underscore the importance of walking and bicycling in this area. 
 
Staff is recommending a stipulation to require bicycle parking and a bicycle repair 
station (Stipulation No. 14). The development, as stipulated, will contribute to a culture 
of bicycling, increase multi-modal trips including a bicycle, and provide convenient 
access to nearby recreation areas.

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A bicycle repair station (fix-
it station) is vertical 
infrastructure which 
contains the necessary 
tools to make light to 
moderate repairs to 
bicycles. The station 
includes a repair stand and 
pump affixed to the ground, 
and standard repair tools 
connected to the station. 
Figure G depicts an 
example of a repair station.  
Figure G: Example of a Fix-It Station.  
 
Source: Dero 
 
 
 
17. Black Canyon/Maricopa Freeway Specific Plan: 
The Freeway Mitigation Program, created in the City of Phoenix by the 1988 approval of 
Proposition 17, authorized general obligation bonds to prepare plans and fund projects 
to mitigate the blighting effects on neighborhoods from existing and proposed freeway 
construction. The Black Canyon/ Maricopa Freeway Specific Plan study area is 32 miles 
long from Pinnacle Peak Road at I-17 in 
the north, to Pecos Road at I-10 in the south. Generally, the width of the study area is 
one-quarter mile on each side of the freeway. The site is identified in Segment 7 with a 
land use designation of Community Retail; the proposed Commercial (C-2) zoning is 
consistent with the land use designation contained in the plan. 
 
 
 
18. Reimagine Phoenix 
As part of the Reimagine Phoenix Initiative, the City of Phoenix is committed to 
increasing the waste diversion rate to 40 percent by 2020 and to better manage its solid 
waste resources. The provision of recycling containers was not addressed in the 
applicant’s submittals. 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY 
19. As of the writing of this report, staff has not received any written correspondence 
regarding this proposed rezoning application. 
 
 
 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMENTS 
20. The Fire Department commented that the site plan must comply with the 2018 Phoenix 
Fire Code and further indicated there are no problems anticipated with the case. 
Further, the Department commented that they do not know the water supply at this site 
and noted that additional water supply may be required to meet the required fire flow

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per the Phoenix Fire Code. 
 
 
21. The Public Works Department, Floodplain Management Division determined the parcel 
is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), but located in a Shaded Zone X, on 
panel 1730 L of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated July 02, 2017.  
 
 
22. The Public Transit Department reinforced the importance of pedestrian connectivity on 
this site including the provision of clearly defined, accessible, pedestrian pathways that 
connect all building entrances and exits, bus stop facilities, and public sidewalks using 
the most direct routes possible. Where the pathways cross vehicular circulation areas, 
the pathway shall visually contrast with the pavement.  
 
 
23. The Street Transportation Department commented on several elements of the project 
including the following: 
• The development should be designed in such a way that provides visual 
surveillance of the amenity and encourages pedestrian use and bicycle ridership. 
These are addressed in Stipulation Nos. 2, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 14. 
• The applicant shall coordinate with the Street Transportation Department to 
facilitate the implementation of an appropriate trail crossing of 29th Avenue. This 
is addressed in Stipulation No. 7. 
• The development shall include a maximum of two points of access from 29th 
Avenue. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 16.  
• The developer shall construct all street improvements and that improvements 
shall comply with ADA. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 18. 
• The developer shall provide a shared access agreement to ensure the shared 
accessway along the southern site boundary remain accessible for use by all 
neighboring properties. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 15. 
 
The Street Transportation Department’s Pedestrian Safety Coordinator reinforced the 
importance of designing the project in a way that facilitates pedestrian activity along 
both 29th Avenue and along the Arizona Canal frontage. They further commented on 
the following priorities: 
• The development shall provide safe and clearly delineated pedestrian routes to 
facilitate pedestrian and bicyclist movement to the north and west to access the 
Arizona Canal trails and the future light rail station planned at Metro Center. This 
is addressed in Stipulation Nos. 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12. 
• The development shall provide shaded and detached sidewalks along 29th 
Avenue with a vertical planting barrier between the back of curb and sidewalk. 
This is addressed in Stipulation Nos. 7 and 9.

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OTHER 
24. The site is not located within the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport or the Deer 
Valley Airport traffic pattern airspace. Therefore, the Aviation Department is not 
requiring any stipulations. 
 
 
25. The site has not been identified as being archaeologically sensitive. However, in the 
event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, all ground 
disturbing activities must cease within 33-feet of the discovery and the City of Phoenix 
Archaeology Office must be notified immediately and allowed time to properly assess 
the materials. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 19. 
 
 
26. Development and use of the site is subject to all applicable codes and ordinances. 
Zoning approval does not negate other ordinance requirements. Other formal actions 
such as, but not limited to, zoning adjustments and abandonments may be required. 
 
Findings 
 
1. 
The development, as stipulated, advances the purpose and intent of several core 
values from the Phoenix General Plan including policy documents such as the 
North Mountain Redevelopment Area Plan, the Strategic Policy Framework for 
Transit Oriented Development, the Tree and Shade Master Plan, the Complete 
Streets Guidance, and the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. 
 
 
2. 
The development, as stipulated, is appropriate at this location due to its 
compatibility with the surrounding land uses and proximity to a future high-
capacity transit line. 
 
 
3. 
The proposed development is consistent with the Regional Center Place Type 
from the City’s Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework.  
 
 
Stipulations 
 
1. 
The development shall utilize the standards contained in R-5 (Multifamily 
Residence District), as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
2. 
The development shall utilize the Urban Area / Canalscape Treatments found in 
Section 507 Tab A.II.E.2, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
3. 
The developer shall provide a vehicular and pedestrian accessway extending 
from 29th Avenue to the Black Canyon Freeway Frontage Road, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. For a minimum distance of 400 feet

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from 29th Avenue, the accessway shall include a pedestrian pathway which is 
detached from the vehicular circulation area by a minimum 3-foot, average 6-foot, 
wide landscape area planted with minimum 2-inch caliper shade trees, spaced 20 
feet on center or in equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning and 
Development. 
 
 
4. 
All elevations of the building shall contain architectural embellishments and 
detailing such as textural and materials changes, offsets, recesses, variation in 
window size and location, and/or other overhang canopies, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5. 
The development shall include architectural focal points at the northwest and 
southwest corners of the building mass which may be achieved through additional 
building articulation, height, and/or enhanced glazing to emphasize the corners 
and increase resident activity, as approved or modified by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
A 30-foot average landscape setback shall be provided adjacent to 29th Avenue; 
and shall include large canopy shade trees placed 20 feet on center or in 
equivalent groupings, as described below and as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.  
 
a. Twenty-five percent of the trees shall be minimum 4-inch caliper and 
seventy-five percent of the trees shall be minimum 3-inch caliper. 
 
b. Five 5-gallon shrubs per tree, and additional shrubs or live groundcover, 
shall provide minimum 75 percent live cover at mature size. 
 
 
7. 
The sidewalk along 29th Avenue shall be detached with a minimum 8-foot-wide 
landscape area located between the sidewalk and back of curb and be planted to 
the following standards, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the 
Planning and Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent 
with a pedestrian environment. 
 
a. Minimum 3-inch caliper large canopy, single-trunk, shade trees placed a 
minimum of 25 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
b. Drought tolerant shrubs and vegetative groundcovers with a maximum 
mature height of 24 inches to provide a minimum of 75% live coverage at 
maturity.

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8. 
The developer shall provide an internal network of shaded pedestrian 
thoroughfares as described below and as approved or modified by the Planning 
and Development Department. The network shall: 
 
a. Include a direct pedestrian pathway from the northwest corner of the site to 
the northwest corner of the building. This pathway shall be developed in 
conformance with the paseo standards contained in Section 1304.H. (2-6) 
and shall connect to the shared-use path along the Arizona Canal and the 
public sidewalk along 29th Avenue. 
 
b. Include a direct pedestrian pathway from the southwest corner of the site 
to a primary building entrance located near the southwest corner of the 
building. This pathway shall be developed in conformance with the paseo 
standards contained in Section 1304.H. (2-6) and shall connect to the 
public sidewalk along 29th Avenue. 
 
c. Include a direct pedestrian pathway from the central amenity area to the 
Arizona Canal at a point near the middle of the north property line. This 
pathway shall be developed in conformance with the paseo standards 
contained in Section 1304.H. (2-6) and shall connect to the shared-use 
path along the Arizona Canal 
 
d. The above referenced (a-c) shall include a clear separation from vehicular 
maneuvering areas with all vehicular crossings being clearly delineated 
using decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or another material, 
other than those used to pave the parking surfaces and drive aisles. 
 
 
9. 
All public and private pedestrian pathways including sidewalks shall be shaded to 
a minimum 75 percent, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department.  
 
 
10. The development shall not permit solid walls above 40 inches within 60 feet of the 
29th Avenue frontage and the Arizona Canal frontage, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
11. All building elevations oriented to the west shall be designed to address the public 
realm, as described below and as approved or modified by the Planning and 
Development Department: 
 
a. Ground level units shall include a porch or patio: 
 
1. Patio Frontage:

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i. Minimum depth of 8 feet. 
 
ii. Minimum area of 64 square feet. 
 
iii. Patio shall be enclosed on each side by a low wall not to 
exceed 36 inches in height 
 
iv. The area between the property line and main facade of the 
building which is not improved with permanent hardscape 
shall be planted with live vegetation ground coverage and 
shrubs, excluding hardscape for pedestrian amenities. 
 
2. Porch Frontage: 
 
i. Minimum depth of 6 feet. 
 
ii. Minimum width of 50 percent of the unit façade. 
 
iii. Minimum shade coverage of 75 percent of porch area. 
 
b. For upper story elevations, all units oriented to the west shall have 
windows, and a minimum of 40 percent of all units shall have balconies 
with a minimum depth of 6 feet and all balconies shall achieve 50 percent 
shade. 
 
 
12. The development shall activate the canal frontage, as described below and as 
approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department. This 
stipulation does not replace nor supersede provisions of the Canal Bank 
guidelines. 
 
a. If perimeter walls are proposed, a minimum of three pedestrian gates to 
the Arizona Canal shall be constructed including one within 50 feet of the 
northwest corner of the site and all gates being connected to the canal trail 
by an accessible path. 
 
b. There shall be a minimum of 30 total residential units located within 50 feet 
of the Arizona Canal Right of Way and oriented to it. These units shall be 
designed to interact with the Canal in the following ways: 
 
i. 
Ground level units shall include a porch or patio, as described below 
and as approved by the Planning and Development Department:

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a. 
Patio Frontage: 
 
1. Minimum depth of eight feet. 
 
2. Minimum area of 64 square feet. 
 
3. Patio shall be enclosed on each side by a low wall not 
to exceed 36 inches in height 
 
4. The area between the property line and main facade 
of the building which is not improved with permanent 
hardscape shall be planted with live vegetation ground 
coverage and shrubs, excluding hardscape for 
pedestrian amenities. 
 
b. 
Porch Frontage: 
 
1. Minimum depth of six feet. 
 
2. Minimum width of 50 percent of the unit façade. 
 
 
3. Minimum shade coverage of 75 percent of porch area. 
 
ii. 
For upper story elevations, all units oriented to the canal shall have 
windows, and a minimum of 40 percent of all units shall have 
balconies with a minimum depth of 6 feet and the all balconies shall 
achieve 50 percent shade. 
 
c. The setback area between the north building elevations and the Arizona 
Canal Right of Way shall be planted with large canopy shade trees placed 
20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. Twenty five percent of the trees shall be 
minimum 4-inch caliper and 75 percent of the trees shall be minimum 3-
inch caliper. 
 
d. There shall be visual design continuity between the central amenity area 
and the Arizona Canal reinforced through design features such as: bollard 
lighting; thematic landscaping; patterned hardscape; or artistic features.

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March 9, 2020 
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13. No individual garage unit entrances shall be visible from the north or west 
property lines. 
 
 
14. The applicant shall incorporate bicycle infrastructure as described below and as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
a. A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided on the site or 
within the main building. The station shall include: standard repair tools 
affixed to the station; a tire gauge and pump; and a bicycle repair stand 
which allows pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments to 
the bike. 
 
b. Resident bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of 0.25 spaces per 
dwelling unit, up to a maximum of 50 spaces. These spaces may be 
provided through a combination of “Secure/Covered Facilities” and 
“Outdoor/Covered Facilities” as defined in Appendix K or the 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. “Outdoor/Covered Facilities” shall 
comprise no more than 60 percent of required resident bicycle parking.  
 
c. Guest bicycle parking shall be provided through the provision of a 
minimum of eight inverted U-bicycle racks, artistic style racks or 
“Outdoor/Covered Facilities” for guests shall be located near building 
entrances and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the 
Zoning Ordinance. All racks shall be adherence to the City of Phoenix 
Preferred Designs in Appendix K or the Comprehensive Bicycle Master 
Plan. 
 
 
15. The developer shall provide a recorded cross access and common driveway 
agreements for the parcels to the south, east, and southeast to allow shared 
ingress/egress. The agreement is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning 
and Development Department prior to recordation with Maricopa County.   
 
 
16. There shall be a maximum of two driveways along 29th Avenue with the northern 
driveway being emergency access only, as approved by the Street Transportation 
Department. 
 
 
17. The developer shall coordinate with the Traffic Services Division of the Street 
Transportation Department to identify an appropriate pedestrian crossing at 29th 
Avenue and the Arizona Canal as required by Section 507 TAB A.II.E.2.2.4.2 of 
the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Street Transportation 
Department.

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March 9, 2020 
Page 20 of 20 
 
 
 
 
18. 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. All improvements shall comply with all ADA 
accessibility standards. 
 
 
19. 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. 
 
Writer 
Nick Klimek 
March 9, 2020 
 
Team Leader 
Samantha Keating 
 
Exhibits 
Zoning sketch map 
Aerial sketch map 
Conceptual Site Plan date stamped March 9, 2020 
Conceptual Elevations date stamped February 27, 2020 (2 pages)

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