Attachment B - VPC Recommendation - PHO-1-19_Z-87-08-1.pdf

City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-87-08-1 (PHO-1-19) 
Date of VPC Meeting 
January 16, 2020 
Request  
Request a modification of Stipulation 1 regarding general 
conformance to the site plan date stamped November 
14, 2008; modification of Stipulation 2 regarding general 
conformance to elevations date stamped November 14, 
2008; modification of Stipulation 3 regarding 2-inch 
caliper evergreen trees along the north property line; and 
technical corrections to Stipulations 4, 5, 6, and 7. 
Proposed Use 
Commercial 
Location 
Northwest corner of 27th Avenue and Foothill Drive 
VPC Recommendation 
Approval 
VPC Vote 
7-0 
VPC DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS:
Mr. David Simmons, staff, went over the request with the committee. He 
explained each change that was being requested on each stipulation. He went 
over the original site plan and the proposed site plan and elevations.  
Mr. Rob Bass, with SPS Architects, went over the background of the site and 
explained why the requested changes were being made to the stipulations. The 
original project never came to fruition, so the changes mainly have to do with the 
new site plan and elevations. They are also requesting a tree stipulation be 
modified to be replaced with an 8-foot wall. The landscape requirements for this 
property boundary would default to code requirements.  
Ms. Michelle Gardner asked what use abuts the site to the north. 
Mr. Bass revealed that the land use to the north is residential. 
Mr. Mark Lewis shared that he thinks this request makes sense. In regard to 
stipulation 3 related to the 8-foot wall, he feels this will better serve the existing 
residents abutting the site as the wall would provide an additional buffer and 
increase security as well.  
Mr. Bill Levy asked if any businesses have been secured for the site yet. 
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Deer Valley Village Planning Committee 
January 16, 2020 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Mr. Bass shared that a masonry contractor and a motor sports business have 
been secured. The remainder of the building will serve as a spec suite for a 
future tenant.  
 
Interim Chair Russell Osborne asked what would be planted in the 8-foot 
landscape area along the proposed 8-foot wall.  
 
Mr. Bass shared that the landscaping would meet code requirements.  
 
Ms. Ann O’Brien asked if the applicant had received any public opposition.  
 
Mr. Bass shared that they have received no public opposition.  
 
Mr. Lewis stated that the previously stipulated trees could potentially create a 
nuisance for the residents to the north due to tree dibre and maintenance issues 
and thinks the wall is an excellent alternative. Mr. Lewis also asked if the 
applicant had a timeline for construction.  
 
Mr. Bass stated that they could possibly break ground 8 months after the PHO 
hearing if the plans are approved quickly.  
 
MOTION: Mr. Ricardo Romero motioned to recommend approval of Case No Z-
11-94-1 (PHO-2-19).  Committee member Mr. Mark Lewis seconded the motion. 
 
VOTE:  7-0, motion to approve passed, with Committee Members Gardner, 
Levy, Lewis, O’Brien, Osborne, Romero, and Shipman in favor. 
 
STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION & STIPULATIONS: 
 
None.