Attachment E - Opposition Letters - Z-32-23-3.pdf

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 
Planning & Development Department 
City of Phoenix 
200 W Washington St 
Phoenix, Arizona 
RE: Letter in opposition to Z-32-23-3 Proposal to modify zoning for self storage facility 
Nick, 
I was extremely disappointed with the process and results of this evening’s meeting of the 
North Mountain Village Planning Committee. I’m writing this letter to provide public comment in 
opposition of the application, and to offer feedback and commentary on the way this 
application was heard, discussed, and voted on by the committee. 
This application is a great example of everything wrong with the city’s planning process: 
• The proposed project is a low-quality design which lacks visual interest, appropriate
variety in building finishes, or a strong argument for the need of this type of project in the
area. Despite these facts, staff recommended approval of the application.
• The proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the Phoenix General Plan Land Use Map.
Despite this fact, staff recommended approval of the application.
• The proposed design does not conform to the city’s design standards for new
development. Despite this fact, staff recommended approval of the application.
• The applicant’s presentation referred several times to conducting all of the community
outreach that was “required”. When asked if outreach to neighborhood groups was
conducted, applicant responded “No”.
• No committee members identified themselves as residents of the area where the project
is proposed—but we were lucky to hear three well-founded public comments in
opposition. Each of these public comments related separate, independent concerns with
the project which are well-founded. There was no apparent change in any committee
members posture toward the application based on this vital feedback.
• During the committee’s discussion, multiple members referenced the property rights of
the applicant. No committee members mentioned property rights of the surrounding
properties, or the right of the community at large to dictate zoning. Committee members
seem to be under the impression that property rights mean applicant’s must simply be
given whatever zoning they request.
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• Applicant explicitly described this proposal and application as “maximizing their options”, 
claiming they may choose to develop under the R-3 provision of C-3 zoning. Essentially 
the applicant asked the committee to recommend approval for a “placeholder” plan, and 
the committee shamefully went along with it. 
I am requesting study and guidance from staff, along with further discussion of the following 
aspects of planning within the village planning committees: 
• Establishing a “best practice” for centering the community first (meaning the people and 
character of the area as it exists, and as envisioned by members of the community), 
property owners second, and commercial interests last. 
• Creating a policy and practice of Planning staff explicitly inviting affected neighborhood 
groups to attend and comment at future committee meetings. VPCs are tasked with 
shaping and defining the character of villages.  
• Establishing a “best practice” of village planning committees declining to recommend 
approval for proposed “placeholder” or “maximizing our options” type applications. No 
rezoning should be granted without a good faith, genuine intention to develop the project 
as proposed to the committee. 
Overall, tonight’s meeting was a disappointing experience. Not simply because the application 
was recommended for approval and should not have been, but because there was a lack of 
rigor and community perspective in the discussion, and ultimately the vote to recommend. 
I look forward to future opportunities for more robust discussion at the village planning 
committee, but I urge the planning commission and city council to deny this rezoning request. 
Cordially, 
Shane Gore, Member - North Mountain Village Planning Committee 
2035 W Aster Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85029

Policy Paper #2
Analysis & Commentary 
in Opposition to 
Self-Storage 
09/20/2023
BY: SHANE GORE

Table of Contents 
Table of Contents 
 
2
Introduction 
 
3
Executive Summary 
 
3
Section 1: The Problems With Self Storage 
 
4
Relentless Growth 
 
4
Housing Displacement 
 
4
Permanence of Physical Infrastructure 
 
5
Effect on Neighborhood Density 
 
5
Economics of Self Storage 
 
5
Section 3: Existing Self Storage Landscape 
 
7
Introduction 
 
7
Map of Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles of Z-32-23-3 
 
7
Total Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles 
 
8
Existing Land Uses Surrounding Proposed Project 
 
8
Alternative Potential Site Uses 
 
9
Examples of Similar Self Storage Projects 
 
10
Case Study #1: 5051 W Cactus Rd 
 
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Case Study #2: 1010 W Thunderbird Rd 
 
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APPENDIX 1: Listing of Self Storage Facilities 
 
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Table 1: Self Storage Facilities within 1 mile 
 
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Table 2: Self Storage Facilities within 5 miles 
 
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Table 3: Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles 
 
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Introduction 
The purpose of this policy paper is discussion and analysis of broad self storage industry 
trends to inform neighborhood leaders and residents about development trends that affect 
our communities. This paper also discusses and responds to a specific instance where 
self storage is currently being proposed at 1620 W Desert Cove Avenue.  
Executive Summary 
Self storage companies have been on a record growth streak for more than five years, 
developing key parcels throughout the City of Phoenix into self storage facilities—which 
for all practical purposes permanently precludes the possibility that those parcels might be 
developed into housing, or some other land use that contributes to vibrant, livable 
neighborhoods. 
Self storage isn’t something most people think about every day, but the presence of these 
often benign-looking facilities in our communities can have far-reaching consequences to 
the fabric of our cities.  
In terms of vibrancy and vitality in cities, one of the most critical issues is the vacuum that 
self storage creates, where people and activity are—by design—low volume. Most 
facilities don’t have a significant number of employees, are only open during daytime 
hours, and “self-serve” systems are gaining popularity with operators—leading to some 
facilities being completely unstaffed 24 hours a day. While these facilities are always sure 
to have tall fences and security systems for their property, the activity vacuums they create 
have ripple effects for the surrounding properties and neighborhoods.  
An often overlooked outcome of self storage is property loss and the troubling lease terms 
and regulatory structure which allow facility operators wide latitude in the disposition of a 
defaulting tenant’s personal property. Operators can dispose of a defaulting tenants’ 
medical or tax records, family ashes, heirlooms, etc. the same way they would chairs or a 
bookshelf. People experiencing housing insecurity, or facing hurdles like medical 
emergencies, job loss, or other financial hardship are among the most likely storage users 
to default.  
Lastly, while it’s not the most pressing neighborhood concern, we should be honest with 
ourselves about the carbon footprint of an industry built almost exclusively from steel and 
concrete—two of the most carbon-intensive building materials—and which is designed to 
exploit the growing mountains of mass produced “stuff” which fills our homes.
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Section 1: The Problems With Self Storage 
Relentless Growth 
The self storage industry has experienced significant growth across the U.S. and in 
Phoenix since at least 2018. New self storage facilities are being built in close proximity to 
each other, and to existing facilities—regardless of need or the presence of competitors.  
For major self storage companies the purpose of overdeveloping new facilities is to 
capture market share for the purpose of reporting positive growth metrics to their boards 
and shareholders. Like many industries—they are flush with cash and morally bankrupt—
so they continue developing new facilities regardless of the impact to the neighborhood 
and local community. They believe if they can only grow fast enough and large enough, 
they can eliminate the competition. 
As a result of the way “Big Self Storage” has pursued non-stop development of new 
facilities, market research companies continue to breathlessly report record growth in the 
industry, which has also drawn in “mom and pop” investors who may not be sophisticated 
enough to independently evaluate market conditions and the need for additional new 
facilities. The big self storage companies have no moral qualms about watching people 
sink their life savings into expensive new facilities, because they know their companies 
have the power and leverage to buy up any struggling independent self storage facilities in 
the future. 
Housing Displacement 
Due to relatively low overhead and the recent growth of the industry, self storage facilities 
continue to proliferate in the city by buying up and developing any available piece of land
—regardless of location or the other potential uses a parcel could sustain. 
Traditionally, self storage has been developed on unique, odd-shaped and/or physically 
constrained parcels. The industry’s boom of the last five years has led major storage 
companies to seek and obtain large or more traditionally shaped parcels for new facility 
development.   
Big Storage also buys up and develops long-vacant parcels into self storage facilities, 
knowing that neighborhoods won’t object to self storage uses because they are desperate 
for any development that will convert a long-vacant parcel in their community to any 
productive use.  
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Land in cities is a finite resource—self storage concerns itself with physical property, and 
profits above all else. In the self storage arms race to capture market share—housing 
developers—including affordable housing developers—are forced to compete with well-
capitalized storage behemoths who can pay virtually any price for properties they want.  
Perhaps not legally—but morally, this is an outright theft from the city’s residents—theft of 
housing units, theft of neighborhood density, and theft of the conditions necessary for vibrant, 
livable cities. 
Permanence of Physical Infrastructure 
Self storage buildings are typically constructed primarily from steel and concrete—making 
these buildings effectively permanent fixtures in our neighborhoods. While it can be useful 
and convenient to have that reliable storage, the permanence of construction methods 
should be a key consideration in the regulatory approval of self storage facility locations. 
These facilities lack design features like sufficient utilities, windows, and other architectural 
elements that make them largely incompatible with most common commercial building 
uses, and because the design and materials are so permanent in nature—self storage 
facilities are almost always poorly suited for future creative re-use or adaptation of the 
structure. 
Effect on Neighborhood Density 
Self storage facilities are typically low intensity industrial or commercial uses without 
substantial second-order economic effects to nearby businesses or residences. They don’t 
provide a significant number of jobs, or manufacture a physical product, or generate a 
significant amount of vehicle or pedestrian traffic. They have minimal marketing needs and 
few other opportunities to engage the local economy. And perhaps most detrimentally, 
they contribute to lower densities in our neighborhoods which starves our communities of 
their most important resource: the people. 
Economics of Self Storage 
The economic structure of a self-storage facility is variable, but due to low overhead 
facilities can withstand significant economic pressures by varying the rates they charge for 
storage—either to induce more customers, or to extract additional revenue from existing 
customers. 
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Self storage companies know that the cost and effort barrier to a customer moving their 
belongings from one self storage facility to another is prohibitive, and they can often take 
advantage of that fact with significant and arbitrary price increases to their existing 
customers with short notice.
Across the board, self storage companies are generating enormous profits, in part due to 
the shortage of affordable housing units. The leading seven publicly traded firms listed 
below earned more than $4B (billion with a B) in net operating income. 
$4,004,005,090 
is equal to 
53,687 people earning 2022 Real median household income $74,580
11,503 homes at the 2022 average U.S. home price $348,079 
18,366,995 square feet of multi-family housing at the Phoenix multi-
family average construction cost of $218 per square foot
STOCK SYMBOL
NAME
2022 ANNUAL 
REVENUE
2022 NET OPERATING 
INCOME
2022 NOI MARGIN
NYSE:PSA
Public Storage
$3,946,000,000
$2,077,673,000
52.65%
NYSE:EXR
Extra Space Storage Inc.
$1,924,170,000
$921,156,000
47.87%
NYSE:CUBE
CubeSmart
$1,009,624,000
$291,263,000
28.85%
NYSE:UHAL
U-Haul (self storage revenues)
$617,120,000
$168,492,900
27.30%
NYSE:LSI
Life Storage, Inc.
$917,100,000
$358,128,000
39.05%
NYSE:NSA
National Storage Affiliates Trust
$801,569,000
$183,765,000
22.93%
NASDAQ:SELF
Global Self Storage, Inc.
$11,944,850
$3,527,190
29.53%
$9,227,527,850
$4,004,005,090
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Section 3: Existing Self Storage Landscape 
Introduction
Whether to look at the specific project described in Z-32-23-3 first, or the broader self 
storage landscape across Phoenix is a bit of a “chicken and egg” question. Both 
perspectives yield valuable insights about the self storage landscape and the 
consequences to neighborhoods of these facilities, but many of the most harmful effects 
occur at the local level and become cumulative at the macro level. 
Map of Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles of Z-32-23-3
Some areas of Phoenix have more options than others, but the Cave Creek corridor, North 
Mountain Village, and the Sunnyslope community have plenty. There are two self storage 
facilities within less than 1/4 mile of the proposed project site, with another two within 1 
mile. There are 38 additional self storage facilities outside a 1 mile radius and within a 5 
mile radius, making a total 42 self storage facilities within 5 miles of the planned project.
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Map centered on proposed self storage at 1620 W Desert Cove 
Avenue with 1, 5, and 10 mile radii.

Total Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles
Existing Land Uses Surrounding Proposed Project
This application Z-32-23-3 is a request to rezone 1.20 acres located at 1620 W Desert 
Cove from R1-10 (Single Family Residence District) to C-3 (General Commercial) for the 
purpose of a self storage warehouse.
Characteristic to the area are intensive commercial uses generally located along Cave 
Creek Road, with reduced intensity and residential uses becoming more common as 
parcels are located further from the Cave Creek Road right-of-way. 
Varying topography surrounding the project site off determines the quantity and size of 
buildable parcels. A common arrangement are commercial uses directly adjacent to Cave 
Creek Road, then reduced intensity with an area of residential uses, before ultimately 
transitioning to Parks/open space and Phoenix Mountain Preserves land.
RADIUS AROUND PROPOSED PROJECT
NUMBER OF EXISTING FACILITIES
1 mile
4
5 miles
38
10 miles
127
Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles
169
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Zoom detail of Phoenix General Plan Land Use Map provided 
in the instant submittal. Despite the subject property being 
shown in green, the current zoning is R1-10.
Zoom detail of Phoenix General Plan Land Use Map showing 
commercial uses concentrated on Cave Creek Road, 
transitioning to residential uses, then parks/open space.

Alternative Potential Site Uses 
Multi-family housing is an obvious alternative that should be considered for the project 
site. Residential uses would not be out of place due to the other multifamily properties and 
single family properties in close proximity, and the location on the edge of a mountain 
preserve would offer potential residents opportunities for mountain views, exposure to 
wildlife, and peaceful, quiet evenings and weekends.
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1620 W Desert Cove is shown in blue, commercial uses are shown in red, residential uses are 
shown in orange (multi-family) and yellow (single-family), and existing self storage facilities are 
shown in black.

Examples of Similar Self Storage Projects 
Phoenix has plenty of self storage facilities, but there are two in particular that are useful 
examples to consider development patterns that may be contrary to a community’s best 
interest. One of these projects is in development, and the other was proposed and 
rejected for a PUD in 2017. 
Case Study #1: 5051 W Cactus Rd 
Narrative: Applicant’s January 13, 2023 submittal proposes a three-story self service storage 
warehouse (Self Storage Facility) at the above address, with a footprint of approximately 
108,000 square feet and a maximum height of three-stories and 36 feet. 
The applicant’s previous March 9, 2022 submittal proposed a multi-family single family 
attached housing development with R-3 zoning restrictions. This project would have 
constructed 32 housing units resulting in a density of 8.5/dwelling units per acre. 
Status: In Development 
Parcel: 148-02-003K  
Parcel Size: 3.75 acres 
General Plan Land Use Map: Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre 
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Proposed site in yellow. Existing self storage in 
purple.
Existing self storage shown with 1 and 5 mile radii.

Case Study #1 - 5051 W Cactus Rd (continued)
Analysis: The developer’s previous submittal proposing a multi-family housing development 
suggests that multi-family is not only possible on the site, but that the developer also strongly 
considered that development path. It’s easy to see why.
This site is located canal-side, just 1 mile from ASU West. Frontage on Cactus Rd and 
proximity to 51st Ave provide access to public transit bus routes connecting ASU West and 
the light rail at MetroCenter. A large commercial parcel to the north across Cactus Rd is 
anchored by a grocery store and single family residential to the east make this property a 
great candidate for a mixed-use development that adds housing units to the neighborhood, 
with an emphasis on bridging/buffering between the commercial parcel and the adjacent 
single family neighborhoods. 
Added housing units would enhance public safety for nearby single family residential 
neighborhoods by putting more “eyes on the street”  (and canal path). Ground floor retail type 
commercial could house a coffee shop, restaurant, neighborhood wine bar or small offices.
Boosting neighborhood density supports the neighborhood’s access to high quality fresh food 
by providing additional customers to the grocery store adjacent to this site.
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March 9, 2022 Multi-family submittal site plan
January 13, 2023 Self Storage submittal site plan

Case Study #2: 1010 W Thunderbird Rd 
Narrative: Applicant’s submittal proposed rezoning the project site from R-0 to Planned Unit 
Development (PUD) to allow development of a self storage facility in a residential 
neighborhood. 
Status: Withdrawn 
Parcel: 208-27-743  
Parcel Size: 3.7 acres 
General Plan Land Use Map: Residential 2 to 3.5 dwelling units per acre 
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Proposed site in white. Surrounding zoning in green.
Existing self storage shown with 1 and 5 mile radii.

Case Study #2 - 1010 W Thunderbird Rd (continued)
Analysis: This project was ultimately withdrawn by the applicant, and for good reason. But it 
remains a useful case study in the way that developers understand neighborhoods and 
project sites. 
Moon Valley is a unique neighborhood in North Phoenix located to the North of Shaw Butte 
and North Mountain. Large lot sizes and large single-story homes are common, and many of 
them are situated around Moon Valley Country Club and golf course. Residents take pride in 
being part of an older, established neighborhood that has been well-maintained over the years 
and remains a highly desirable place to live.
Commercial activity on the Thunderbird Corridor is concentrated at major North/South arterial 
streets like 7th Street, and 19th Avenue. There is virtually no commercial activity dispersed 
into the neighborhood between these arterial intersections.
The developer claimed—without providing evidence—that the area is “underserved and the 
need for this type of quality, self storage facility exists”, when in fact there are 48 self storage 
facilities within a 5 mile radius of this site. 
This project would have been completely inappropriate for the site, despite the developer’s 
assurances that “self storage uses have very little activity and very little daily vehicular traffic”. 
Single family residences to the east across Coral Gables face the project site, and no matter 
how tasteful the design—the proposal was withdrawn before the community had a robust 
opportunity to comment publicly on it. 
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Proposed site plan.
Proposed building elevations.

APPENDIX 1: Listing of Self Storage Facilities 
Table 1: Self Storage Facilities within 1 mile
FACILITY NAME
ADDRESS
DISTANCE 
MILES
Valley Self Storage
11000 Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.09
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer
10840 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.16
Life Storage - Phoenix
1201 E Cinnabar Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.77
North Phoenix Self Storage
9850 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020
0.84
Total Self Storage Facilities within 1 mile
4
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Table 2: Self Storage Facilities within 5 miles 
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FACILITY NAME
ADDRESS
DISTANCE 
MILES
Arizona Mini Storage
12650 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
1.23
CubeSmart Self Storage
533 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
1.67
Extra Space Storage
10815 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028
2.06
Advantage Storage
13845 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022
2.07
Life Storage - Phoenix
10155 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028
2.07
Storage King USA
10411 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
2.96
Public Storage
11236 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
3.03
Extra Space Storage
15626 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
3.04
Extra Space Storage
10250 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
3.04
Extra Space Storage
2721 E Greenway Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85032
3.09
U-Haul Storage at 19th Ave
9404 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
3.16
Fast and Ez Self Storage
2838 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
3.17
Extra Space Storage
2043 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
3.22
Extra Space Storage
16045 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
3.36
Armored Mini Storage
1650 E Lamar Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
3.42
Arizona Storage Inns - Self Storage - Phelps
1120 E Phelps Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
3.71
Extra Space Storage
10425 N 25th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
3.76
Everest Self Storage - Bell Road
1025 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
3.77
CubeSmart Self Storage
1628 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
3.78
Life Storage - Phoenix
1928 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
3.80
CubeSmart Self Storage
2045 N Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
3.92
Extra Space Storage
6316 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
4.04
U-Stor Self Storage - Greenway
3916 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
4.06
StorQuest Self Storage
3043 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
4.13
I-17 Thunderbird Self Storage
2636 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
4.16
Extra Space Storage
17407 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
4.18
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Self Storage Facilities within 5 miles (continued)
FACILITY NAME
ADDRESS
DISTANCE 
MILES
Life Storage - Phoenix
4602 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
4.19
New Self Storage Facility Planned*
2848 W Sweetwater Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
4.20
Public Storage
8150 N 24th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
4.24
Sure-Lock Mini Storage
1121 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
4.32
Life Storage - Phoenix
9809 N Metro Pkwy W, Phoenix, AZ 85051
4.39
Storage King USA
7090 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
4.42
Life Storage - Phoenix
2019 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
4.59
Alta Vista Mini Storage
2750 W Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
4.65
Extra Space Storage
3770 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
4.67
U-Haul Moving & Storage
1935 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
4.80
U-Stor Self Storage
17244 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023
4.91
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Paradise Valley
4110 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
4.93
Total Self Storage between 1 and 5 miles
38
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Table 3: Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles 
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FACILITY NAME
ADDRESS
DISTANCE 
MILES
Public Storage
669 W Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027
5.08
Extra Space Storage
2718 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
5.18
Public Storage
19215 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024
5.27
RightSpace Storage
17201 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85023
5.39
Public Storage
1949 E Camelback Rd #21, Phoenix, AZ 85016
5.44
Extra Space Storage
3401 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
5.52
Life Storage - Phoenix
4747 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
5.54
CubeSmart Self Storage
6316 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
5.58
iStorage Self Storage
17811 N 25th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023
5.60
Public Storage
1954 W Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027
5.75
Phoenix Valley Mini Storage
3602 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
5.77
US Storage Centers
4817 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
5.77
Dollar Self Storage
4170 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
5.84
Near Me Self Storage Units
4170 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
5.84
RightSpace Storage
717 W Pierson St, Phoenix, AZ 85013
5.84
Public Storage
1808 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015
6.03
Public Storage
4423 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
6.06
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Cave Creek
20618 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024
6.09
Central Self Storage
9029 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
6.10
Arizona Storage Inns
3930 E Camelback Rd #100, Phoenix, AZ 85018
6.15
US Storage Centers
9304 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
6.19
Dose Moving & Storage
2550 E Mohawk Ln Suite 190, Phoenix, AZ 
85050
6.20
CubeSmart Self Storage
2680 E Mohawk Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85050
6.21
Life Storage - Phoenix
4250 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
6.27
Extra Space Storage
2727 W Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
6.28
Life Storage - Phoenix
18625 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
6.29
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Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles (continued) 
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FACILITY NAME
ADDRESS
DISTANCE 
MILES
US Storage Centers
1940 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
6.33
StorQuest Self Storage
4141 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
6.34
Prime Storage
2020 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
6.37
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Biltmore
2626 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
6.40
Extra Space Storage
4028 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
6.48
Extra Space Storage
301 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
6.61
Deer Valley II Self Storage
20550 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027
6.73
Extra Space Storage
3443 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
6.73
Public Storage
18401 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053
6.75
Five SAC Self Storage Group
207 E Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
6.77
StorQuest Self Storage
7048 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
6.78
Life Storage - Phoenix
3325 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
6.88
New Self Storage Facility Planned*
5051 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304
6.90
Dollar Self Storage
10550 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
7.00
U-Haul Moving & Storage at ASU West
12280 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304
7.02
Life Storage - Scottsdale
7245 E Gold Dust Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
7.07
StorAmerica Phoenix 24th
3114 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
7.15
Life Storage - Scottsdale
10456 N 74th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
7.20
U-Haul Moving & Storage at 51st Ave & Northern
4950 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
7.21
Central Self Storage
5240 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304
7.23
US Storage Centers
2331 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015
7.27
RightSpace Storage
4200 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85017
7.28
Guardian Self Storage
6710 N 46th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
7.28
US Storage Centers
2563 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
7.44
Life Storage - Scottsdale
7301 E Acoma Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
7.49
Public Storage
2829 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
7.49
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Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles (continued) 
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FACILITY NAME
ADDRESS
DISTANCE 
MILES
Life Storage - Phoenix
20001 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027
7.52
CubeSmart Self Storage
13851 N 73rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
7.56
Self Storage & File Storage
307 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
7.56
North Phoenix Storage
21835 N 21st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027
7.58
Deer Valley Mini & RV Storage Phoenix
1930 W Adobe Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027
7.58
U-Haul Moving & Storage at 51st & Glendale
5024 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
7.62
Extra Space Storage
3615 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
7.68
U-Haul Moving & Storage at I-17 & Deer Valley
21621 N 26th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027
7.71
CubeSmart Self Storage
7007 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85254
7.71
Central Self Storage
5142 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
7.84
U-Haul Moving & Storage at West Camelback Rd
4240 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85019
7.95
Grand Avenue Mini-Storage
3636 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85019
7.99
Life Storage - Glendale
4616 Grand Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
7.99
Corporate office & storage
2540 W Adobe Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027
8.02
Cactus Self Storage
12160 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304
8.03
Public Storage
4725 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031
8.03
StorAmerica Bell Rd
16804 N 53rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306
8.06
Premier RV & Self Storage
22230 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85027
8.07
The Collective Self Storage
2015 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
8.07
All My Sons Moving & Storage
4012 W Turney Ave B1, Phoenix, AZ 85019
8.07
Life Storage - Glendale
5256 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308
8.10
Life Storage - Scottsdale
7550 E Paradise Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
8.17
Extra Space Storage
13902 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306
8.20
Anytime Storage
3055 N 30th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
8.29
Public Storage
14401 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
8.35
Extra Space Storage
2816 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
8.38
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Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles (continued) 
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FACILITY NAME
ADDRESS
DISTANCE 
MILES
Storage Garage Rentals
3611 N 36th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85019
8.40
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Phoenix Airport
2345 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006
8.43
StorAmerica Self Storage - Phoenix 49th
4950 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
8.47
Key Storage - Indian School Rd
4002 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85019
8.50
Devon Self Storage
4010 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85019
8.52
EZY-WAY Mini Storage
5155 W Luke Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
8.53
1st Choice Moving & Storage
2804 N 29th Ave #101, Phoenix, AZ 85009
8.57
Public Storage
2421 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85009
8.61
Paradise Mini Storage
5913 W Paradise Ln, Glendale, AZ 85306
8.66
StorAmerica Phoenix 52nd
2845 N 52nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
8.66
Guardian Self Storage
3131 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
8.67
StorQuest Self Storage
1616 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
8.71
Arizona Storage Inns
3201 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
8.76
Public Storage
8122 E Paradise Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
8.87
Store Here Self Storage
6129 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
8.90
Public Storage
4034 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
8.92
StorQuest Self Storage
9240 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
9.02
Glendale Storage Company
13982 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306
9.12
US Storage Centers
5801 W San Miguel Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
9.12
Public Storage
8889 E Desert Cove Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
9.14
SmartStop Self Storage - Phoenix
1740 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085
9.22
Dollar Self Storage
24703 N 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085
9.28
Near2Me Self Storage Units Phoenix
608 N 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
9.30
U-Haul Moving & Storage at I-17 & McDowell
2235 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009
9.32
Public Storage
6443 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308
9.35
Greenway Mini Storage
6718 W Greenway Rd #108, Peoria, AZ 85381
9.36
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Self Storage Facilities within 10 miles (continued)
FACILITY NAME
ADDRESS
DISTANCE 
MILES
Extra Space Storage
5115 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
9.36
U-Haul Moving & Storage at Papago Park
4950 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
9.38
U-Haul Moving & Storage at 67th & Bell
6544 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308
9.53
Central Self Storage
7118 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
9.54
U-Stor Self Storage - Sky Harbor
3501 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
9.67
Public Storage
841 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
9.69
Life Storage - Phoenix
900 N 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
9.70
StorQuest Self Storage
9350 N 94th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
9.74
StorageMax
6757 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
9.74
Storage Sense - Phoenix
3122 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
9.74
Storage Sense - Phoenix
3036 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
9.74
Suncrest Mini Storage
7410 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
9.80
CubeSmart Self Storage
9405 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 
85258
9.83
Extra Space Storage
3636 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
9.87
Public Storage
6208 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
9.87
Public Storage
3027 N 70th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
9.88
Guardian Self Storage
4027 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
9.88
Public Storage
6015 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
9.88
Scottsdale Storage Solutions
6900 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
9.90
StorQuest Self Storage
2130 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
9.91
Extra Space Storage
11990 N 75th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
9.97
StorAmerica Thomas
6933 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
9.99
Chambers Self Storage
5728 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
10.00
Total Self Storage between 5 and 10 miles
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APPENDIX 2: CITATIONS 
1.
Market Trends & Sector Outlook U.S. Self Storage H1 2023 - Cushman & Wakefield  
https://melestoragegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CWSSAG_Self-Storage-Performance-
Quarterly-Overview-2023-H1_WEB.pdf 
2.
Four Property Wrongs of Self-Storage Law - Jeffrey Douglas Jones - Associate Professor of Law, 
Lewis & Clark Law School; J.D., The University of Michigan Law School-Ann Arbor; Ph.D. Philosophy, 
The University of Wisconsin-Madison 
https://www.pnrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Four-Property-Wrongs-of-Self-Storage.pdf 
3.
Phoenix Self Storage Market Statistics: Rent Prices, Local Inventory and Development Trends (June 
2023) - StorageCafe 
https://www.storagecafe.com/self-storage-industry-statistics/us/az/phoenix/ 
4.
“Pawtucket looks to put limits on self-storage” - Ethan Shorey - Valley Breeze 
https://www.valleybreeze.com/news/pawtucket-looks-to-put-limits-on-self-storage/
article_3cc43784-4b0d-11ee-bd69-835222c2a2b6.html 
5.
“Too many things to keep for the future?” - Sharon Macdonald, Jennie Morgan and Harald Fredheim 
https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv13xps9m.16 
6.
“The Self-Storage Transformation: Once Overlooked, This Specialty Property Now Is Packed With 
Opportunities” - C. William Barnhill, CCIM, and Michael McCune 
https://www.ccim.com/cire-magazine/articles/self-storage-transformation/ 
7.
“Self-storage Market Revenues to Reach USD 72.15 billion by 2028 - Market Size, Share, Forecasts, & Trends 
Analysis Report” - Mordor Intelligence - 07/26/2023 
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/self-storage-market-revenues-reach-133000991.html 
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Policy Paper #2
Addendum #1
Additional Background, Analysis, & 
Commentary on Z-32-23-3 
Application to Rezone 
1602 E Desert Cove
09/26/2023
BY: SHANE GORE
View from the Subject Property. The white building with blue stripes is Valley 
Self Storage, less than two tenths of a mile away.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
 
2
Application Evaluation
 
4
General Plan Land Use Map Designation 
 
4
North Mountain Village Character Plan 
 
4
Neighborhood Character 
 
4
Impact On Surrounding Properties 
 
5
PlanPHX Considerations
 
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Vision of “The Connected Oasis” 
 
6
Community Benefits 
 
6
Prosperity 
 
6
Health 
 
6
Environment 
 
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Core Values 
 
6
Connect People & Places 
 
6
Build The Sustainable Desert City 
 
6
Strengthen Our Local Economy 
 
7
Celebrate Our Diverse Communities & Neighborhoods 
 
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Create an Even More Vibrant Downtown 
 
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Commentary
 
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Subject Property 
 
8
Adjacent Property 
 
8
History of Applicant’s Ownership of Subject Property
 
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Introduction 
 
10
Condition of Subject Property Prior to Purchase 
 
10
Condition of Subject Property from Purchase to Today 
 
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Current Conditions of Subject Property and Surrounding Areas
 
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Condition of Subject Property on September 21, 2023 
 
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Current Condition of Adjacent Property on September 21, 2023 
 
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Photos of Mountain Views from Rear of Subject Property
 
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Examples of Existing Multi-Family Housing in the Neighborhood
 
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BY: SHANE GORE

Appendix 1 - Supplemental Documentation
 
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Code Enforcement Cases 
 
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PEF2010-11167 1602 E Desert Cove 
 
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PEF2011-05402 1602 E Mescal 
 
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PEF2016-45109 1602 E Desert Cove 
 
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PEF2017-30813 1602 E Mescal 
 
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PEF2018-38948 1602 E Mescal 
 
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PEF2019-26580 1602 E Desert Cove 
 
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Tax Information 
 
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Tax Information 1602 E Desert Cove - Parcel 166-23-003 
 
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Tax Information 1602 E Desert Cove - Parcel 159-21-044A 
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Application Evaluation 
General Plan Land Use Map Designation 
The General Plan Land Use Map designates the Subject Property Parks/Open Space - 
Publicly Owned. The Subject Property is not publicly-owned, and is not currently planned for 
future parks or open space.  
Land to the west of the Subject Property is generally zoned C-3, with some of the parcels 
being developed with commercial uses, and others developed as Multi-Family Housing. The 
Subject Property is immediately adjacent to a large multi-family community to the southwest. 
Additional multi-family housing communities are located to the south of the Subject Property. 
North Mountain Village Character Plan 
The North Mountain Village Character Plan approved and adopted into the Phoenix General 
Plan is not consistent with the applicant’s proposed use as a self storage facility. 
The village character plan locates more intense commercial uses along the Cave Creek Road 
corridor. The Subject Property is not located directly adjacent to Cave Creek Road but is 
instead set back behind other commercial properties, similar to other properties developed as 
multi-family housing in the nearby area. 
Self storage is not a use consistent with the goals of the North Mountain Village Character 
Plan, and would have negative impacts to nearby residential properties. 
Neighborhood Character 
Sunnyslope is an established residential community south of North Mountain. Characteristic 
to the area are a wide variety of residential housing types and units. A limited amount of land 
area has been developed into commercial corridors serving the community—but the overall 
character of the community remains predominantly residential. 
In addition to the residential character of the broader area, there are already two existing self 
storage facilities less than 1/4 of a mile away, including a large facility that is directly across 
Cave Creek Road and is visible from the subject property. The neighborhood character does 
not require, and cannot sustain additional less-intensive commercial uses like self storage.   
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Impact On Surrounding Properties 
The existing current condition of the Subject Property is blighted and full of inoperable 
vehicles and other debris, offering little or no opportunity for property theft or other criminal 
activities. 
Developing a self storage facility on the Subject Property will create a veritable oasis where 
thieves and other criminals can target the personal property of storage customers with little or 
no obstacle. Commercial operations to the west and north are daytime operations, and the 
mountain preserve to the east provides a setting where criminals can act in secrecy and 
privacy. This criminal activity is likely to spill over and impact existing residential and 
commercial properties in the neighborhood. 
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PlanPHX Considerations 
Vision of “The Connected Oasis” 
With the exception of a few token bike racks—the proposed project does not contribute to a 
more “connected” city.  
Community Benefits 
Prosperity 
The proposed project does not benefit the prosperity of the city or community. Self storage 
facilities create few jobs, and while the storage of personal property can be a convenient 
service—it does not drive customer traffic or encourage secondary uses within the area. 
Health 
The proposed project does not provide benefit to the health of the city or the community.  
Environment 
The proposed project does not benefit the environment in the city or the community. The 
Subject Property’s existing condition suggests the possibility of environmental hazards such 
as oil, solvents, or other chemicals leaching into the soil from stored inoperable vehicles and 
other debris. 
Core Values 
Connect People & Places 
The proposed project does not connect people and places. The project will not contribute 
density or vitality to the neighborhood due to it’s nature as a place designated for dead 
storage. 
Build The Sustainable Desert City 
The proposed project does not contribute to building the sustainable desert city. Self storage 
enables and encourages the accumulation of more physical personal property than most 
people need or can reasonably store within the home.  
Additionally, a broader analysis of the regulatory environment standard contractual terms of 
self storage facilities reveals that the storage of personal property with “sentimental value”, 
personal property with identity or welfare functions (CPAP machines, etc.), or personal 
property of even moderate monetary value are frequently prohibited by lease terms and 
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unprotected by legislation. Jeffrey Douglas Jones* coined “The Crap Rule” to describe the 
result of these regulatory and contractual shortcomings: “The sole product of the self storage 
industry is the storage of crap—personal property that tenants neither highly value nor much 
need—and only crap. Tenants who know their rights are foolish to store any personal property 
with welfare functions, and are in breach of contract for storing personal property with identity 
functions.” 
*Jeffrey Douglas Jones, Associate Professor of Law, Lewis & Clark Law School; J.D., The University of 
Michigan Law School-Ann Arbor; Ph.D. Philosophy, The University of Wisconsin-Madison. 
Strengthen Our Local Economy 
The proposed project does not strengthen our local economy. Self storage creates few jobs 
and the profits are likely to be concentrated to just one or two individuals. Self storage does 
not create or encourage secondary uses or complementary development in the surrounding 
area. 
Celebrate Our Diverse Communities & Neighborhoods 
The neighborhood containing the proposed project already contains two self storage facilities, 
and adding a third will have a negative effect on the diversity of the community. Communities 
which are immediately adjacent to mountain preserves are often starved of appropriate city 
densities because there are no people within the preserves, and prior land use planning has 
failed to identify the needed densities to achieve diverse and vibrant neighborhoods that 
contain the building blocks of daily human life—grocery stores, restaurants, schools, parks, 
social gathering spots and other uses.  
Create an Even More Vibrant Downtown 
The proposed project does not support the core value of creating an even more vibrant 
downtown.
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Commentary 
Subject Property 
On 9/20/2023 before the North Mountain Village Planning Committee, the Applicant’s 
representative Marty Hall stated that the Subject Property contains two residential structures 
and that the property is currently rented. 
Based on the photographic history of the property—the timing of derelict vehicles and 
outdoor storage appearing on the property after the applicant purchased the property, and 
the consistent appearance in aerial photos of certain items from year to year—there is 
substantial reason to believe that the applicant controlled the subject property either 
personally or through a business entity or partnership for the duration of applicant’s 
ownership.  
The presence of derelict vehicles on the subject property for nearly 20 years as well as the 
presence of an unsanctioned auto repair business (as documented by Code Enforcement 
Case PEF2011-05402 Violation Code: 41-608C8A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS IN A 
RESIDENTIAL), suggest that there is a significant likelihood that oils, solvents, or other 
chemicals may have been spilled onto or allowed to absorb into the soils on site. 
To date—the applicant has not provided an environmental study identifying whether the 
Subject Property is suitable for habitation or development without environmental remediation 
first being performed on the site. 
The potential for environmental contamination is an extremely serious one, given the location 
of the subject property within the Phoenix Mountain Preserves, and the presence of natural 
desert washes adjacent to the site.  
Multiple separate Code Enforcement Cases demonstrate the applicant’s repeated failure to 
maintain the Subject Property in compliance with the existing R1-10 zoning. 
Adjacent Property 
The applicant has stated an intention to rezone the Subject Property to C-3 in order to 
combine it with the Adjacent Property which is already zoned C-3.  
Despite the existing C-3 zoning of the Adjacent Property, Code Enforcement Cases have 
documented the applicant’s failure to maintain the Adjacent Property in compliance with 
the applicable C-3 zoning. 
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Code Enforcement Cases have also documented the applicant’s failure to maintain the 
Adjacent Property free of weeds, dead grasses, debris and other outdoor storage. 
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History of Applicant’s Ownership of Subject Property 
Introduction
According to tax records for the subject property, the applicant Terrance Maglio (with Paige 
Maglio) purchased Parcels 166-23-003 and 159-21-044A on October 16, 2003. Parcel 
166-23-003 (the “Subject Property”) is 1.2 acres and is zoned R1-10. Parcel 159-21-044A (the 
“Adjacent Property”) is .305 acres and is zoned C-3. Both parcels are identified in tax records 
with the address 1602 E Desert Cove Ave. Other records identify one or both parcels with the 
address 1602 E Mescal St.
Condition of Subject Property Prior to Purchase
Aerial photography technology has improved substantially since 2002 when the above photo 
was taken in December 2002. In this photo from prior to the applicant’s ownership, Parcel 
166-23-003 can be viewed with two primary structures (PS1 & PS2), one secondary structure 
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PS1
PS2
SS1
S1
2002 December

(SS1), scattered vegetation, and some unidentified objects that appear to be small sheds (S1), 
dog houses, yard decorations or other small items.
Condition of Subject Property from Purchase to Today
Approximately two months after the applicant purchased the property, publicly available aerial 
photos taken between December 2003 and January 2004 appear to show the beginning of 
vehicle storage and outdoor storage on the Subject Property.
At this time, no vehicles or outdoor storage appear to be present on Adjacent Property, and 
this parcel appears to be vacant.
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2004 November - December

Approximately one year after purchasing the subject property, numerous vehicles as well as 
outdoor storage are visible in publicly available aerial photos of the Subject Property.
Vehicle storage also becomes visible on the Adjacent Property in the above aerial photo. The 
condition of the stored vehicles at the time of the photo is unknown, but the appearance of 
the property is consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2006 January - February

Derelict vehicles and outdoor storage continued to accumulate on Subject Property in 
January - February 2006, as shown in the publicly available aerial photo above. 
Additional vehicles, trailers, and outdoor storage are visible on Adjacent Property. The 
condition of these vehicles and trailers at the time of the photo is unknown, but the 
appearance of the property is consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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At the time of the above photo, Subject Property contained numerous apparently inoperable 
vehicles, and outside storage.
Adjacent Property contains numerous vehicles, the condition of which at the time of the photo 
is unknown, but appears consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2006 October - November

In October 2007—four years after purchasing the property—Subject Property contains a
significant number of vehicles that appear consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles. 
Additionally, the parcel appears to contain multiple dump trucks and a series of bins/
dumpsters consistent with a scrap metal, recycling, or refuse collection business.
At the time this photo was taken, Adjacent Property is full with stored vehicles, trailers, and 
other items. The condition of the vehicles and trailers in the photo is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles. 
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2007 October - 2008 January

At the time the above photo was taken, it appears the bins/dumpsters likely associated with a
scrap metal, recycling, or refuse collection business have been removed from Subject 
Property. Dump trucks, vehicles, and outdoor storage remain on the parcel.
Adjacent Property remains full with stored vehicles and trailers. The condition of the vehicles 
at the time of the photo is unknown, but appears consistent with inoperable or unlicensed 
vehicles.
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2008 October - December

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2009 May - June

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2009 October - November

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
In March 2010, Code Enforcement Case PEF2010-11167 was opened by the City of Phoenix 
for the following violations on the Adjacent Property:
• Violation Code: 41-702A2 PARKING PLAN 
Violation Description: Cease parking or using lot with out an approved parking plan. 
Contact Planning. 
• Violation Code: 39-7D VEGETATION
Violation Description: Remove the patches of high vegetation, weeds on vacant lot. 
• Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER
Violation Description: Remove the inoperable vehicles, auto parts, wood, metal and 
miscellaneous trash on vacant property. 
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2010 September - October

• Violation Code: 41-624C C-3 REQUIREMENTS 
Violation Description: Cease the storage of vehicles, equipment, metal on vacant lot. 
Acquire an approved site plan for use. Contact Planning.  
• Violation Code: 41-624D C-3 USE  
Violation Description: Cease the storage of vehicles, equipment, metal on vacant lot. 
Acquire an approved site plan for use. Contact Planning. STORAGE OF UNLICENSED/
INOPERABLE VEHICLES VISIBLE FROM OFF THE PROPERTY IS NOT ALLOWED IN  
A C-3 ZONE.  
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Subject Property continues to contain numerous stored vehicles and other outdoor storage. 
Some portion of the outdoor storage appears to have been shifted from Adjacent Property in 
order to comply with code enforcement.
Code Enforcement Case PEF2010-11167 for the Adjacent Property was closed and the 
disposition status set to “Compliance” in October/November 2010 and the above photo 
appears to show a cleaned-up Adjacent Property—nearly free of storage—and apparently 
free of all derelict vehicle storage.
Code Enforcement Case PEF2011-05402 was opened in February 2011 on Subject Property 
for the following violations:
• Violation Code: 39-7G NON D/P 
Violation Wording: Motor vehicles and trailers shall not be parked, maneuvered or stored 
upon a lot or area within the city that is not dust free. 
• Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER
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2011 September - October

Violation Description: Remove the scrap wood, metal, auto parts and any miscellaneous 
trash on property.  
• Violation Code: 41-608C8E OUTDOOR STORAGE IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONE 
Violation Description: Remove the outside storage of vehicles, auto parts, wood, metal 
and any miscellaneous outside storage on property.  
The above violations were resolved on 12/21/2011 with a disposition of “Compliance”. 
• Violation Code: 41-611B R1-10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 
Violation Wording: Not complying with the correct special requirements for a R1-10 Single-
Family Residence District.  
• Violation Code: 41-611B R1-10 REQUIREMENTS 
Violation Wording: Not complying with the correct requirements for a R1-10 Single-Family 
Residence District.  
• Violation Code: 41-608C8A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS IN A RESIDENTIAL 
Violation Description: Cease auto repair business on property.  
The above violations were resolved on 6/08/2011 with a disposition of “Compliance”. 
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At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2012 October - December

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2012 October - December

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2013 September - November

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2014 September - November

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2015 November - 2016 February

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
In December 2016, Code Enforcement Case PEF2016-45109 was opened by the City of 
Phoenix for the following violations on both parcels:
• Violation Code: 39-6A EXT. SURFACES
Corrective Action: Repair, replace and/or remove exterior surfaces; walls; windows; doors 
so as to be free of deterioration. Estimated cost to abate does not include the possible 
removal of environmentally hazardous substances. 
• Violation Code: 39-8B5 NUISANCE 
Violation Description: APN# 159-21-044A. This is a Board Up/Securement Notice. There is 
a vacant and unsecured structure with open, broken, or missing windows and/or doors. All 
openings on all vacant structures must be intact and locked or secured in 
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2016 September - December

accordance with the attached City of Phoenix Board Up/Securement Specifications.  
• Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER 
Violation Description: APN# 159-21-044A. There is a discarded bike and other litter/debris 
on the property. 
• Violation Code: 41-702B3 NON-DUST PROOF PARKING 
Violation Description: PLEASE STOP PARKING ON NON DUSTPROOF PAVING 
SURFACES THAT DO NOT MEET CITY CODE REQUIREMENTS.  
• Violation Code: 41-624D C-3 USE  
Violation Description: APN# 159-21-044A. STORAGE OF AUTOMOBILES, TRAILERS, 
AND DEAD STORAGE; STORAGE OF BUILDING CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AND 
BUILDING MATERIALS ON A C-3 ZONED ZONING DISTRICT. THESE USES ARE ONLY 
ALLOWED IN A-1 AND A-2 ZONING DISTRICTS. PLEASE REMOVE ALL VEHICLES, 
TRAILERS, DEAD STORAGE, CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS 
FROM THE PROPERTY.  
• Violation Code: 39-7D VEGETATION  
Violation Description: PLEASE CUT AND REMOVE ALL WEEDS OVER SIX INCHES ON 
THE PROPERTY. * OVERGROWN WEEDS/ GRASS IN EXCESS OF SIX INCHES AND 
DEAD VEGETATION. INCLUDES THE FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARDS.  
VEGETATION MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.  
• Violation Code: 41-624C C-3 REQUIREMENTS  
Violation Description: APN# 159-21-044A. STORAGE OF AUTOMOBILES, TRAILERS, 
AND DEAD STORAGE; STORAGE OF BUILDING CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AND 
BUILDING MATERIALS ON A C-3 ZONED ZONING DISTRICT. THESE USES ARE ONLY 
ALLOWED IN A-1 AND A-2 ZONING DISTRICTS. PLEASE REMOVE ALL VEHICLES, 
TRAILERS, DEAD STORAGE, CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS 
FROM THE PROPERTY.  
• Violation Code: 41-701A REGULATIONS 
Violation Wording: Not complying with the required bulk regulations.  
Code Enforcement Case PEF2016-45109 was closed with a disposition of “Compliance” 
in July 2017. 
  
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At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The condition of vehicles and trailers stored on Adjacent Property is unknown, but appears 
consistent with inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
In July 2017, Code Enforcement Case PEF2017-30813 was opened by the City of Phoenix for 
the following violations:
• Violation Code: 39-7H OUTSIDE STORAGE
Violation Wording: Maintaining the outside storage of building or landscaping materials, 
machinery, appliances, inoperable vehicles, and personal property, such as household 
goods, boxes, or furniture not placed for outdoor use, visible from beyond the bounds of 
the property.
• Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER
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2017 September - November

Violation Wording: Maintaining an accumulation of garbage, debris, rubble, hazardous 
waste, or blight, which includes but is not limited to: bottles papers, glass, cans, organic 
or inorganic material, an accumulation of inoperable vehicles, discarded, broken or 
inoperable appliances, etc.  
Code Enforcement Case PEF2017-30813 was closed with a disposition of “No 
Resolution” in August 2017. 
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At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
Adjacent Property contains only one trailer and does not appear to have any litter or debris at 
the time this photo was taken.
On 10/02/2018, Code Enforcement Case PEF2018-38948 was opened for 1602 E Mescal St 
with the following violations:
• Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER 
This Code Enforcement Case was closed 10/10/2018 with a disposition of “No Violation”.
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2018 September - December

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
Adjacent Property contains only one trailer and does not appear to have any litter or debris at 
the time this photo was taken.
On 6/5/2019, Code Enforcement Case PEF2019-26580 was opened for 1602 E Desert Cove 
Ave with the following violations:
• Violation Code: 39-6A EXT. SURFACES 
Violation Description: Securement Notice. Maintaining a vacant structure that has boarded 
windows visible from the street for more than 90 days. Corrective Action: Replace boarded 
windows visible from the street with glass or Polycarbonate material per attached City 
Specifications. 
• Violation Code: 39-7D VEGETATION
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2019 September - December

Violation Description: There is grass/weeds over six inches tall in all yards. Remove dead 
trees or bushes on property.  
• Violation Code: 39-8B5 NUISANCE 
Violation Description: This is a Board Up/Securement Notice. There is a vacant and 
unsecured structure with open, broken, or missing windows and/or doors. All openings on 
all vacant structures (including storage structures) must be intact and locked or secured in 
accordance with the attached City of Phoenix Board Up/Securement Specifications. Wood 
used to secure openings must be painted.  
• Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER 
Violation Description: There is scattered debris in all yards.  
This code enforcement case was closed on 7/26/2019 with a disposition of “Closed - 
Work Completed”.
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At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The Adjacent Property appears to contain a single trailer at the time of this photo.
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2020 October - November

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The Adjacent Property again appears to contain inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2021 September - November

At the time the above photo was taken, Subject Property contained numerous stored 
vehicles, outdoor storage, and an apparent accumulation of trash and debris.
The Adjacent Property again appears to contain inoperable or unlicensed vehicles.
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2022 September - October

Current Conditions of Subject Property and Surrounding Areas 
Condition of Subject Property on September 21, 2023 
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TOP: View NE from entrance to Subject Property. 
BOTTOM: View NE from SW corner of Subject Property. 
 
TOP: View SW of Subject Property from Flood Control Earthform. 
BOTTOM: View SW of Subject Property from Flood Control Earthform. 
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Current Condition of Adjacent Property on September 21, 2023 
TOP: View N of Adjacent Property from entrance to Subject Property. 
BOTTOM: View SE of Adjacent Property from NW corner of Adjacent Property.
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TOP: View W of Adjacent Property from NW corner of Adjacent Property. 
BOTTOM: View SE of Adjacent Property from NW corner of Adjacent Property.
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Photos of Mountain Views from Rear of Subject Property 
TOP: View E/NE of Flood Control Dam from W end of dam. 
BOTTOM: View E of Flood Control Dam from W end of dam. 
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Examples of Existing Multi-Family Housing in the Neighborhood 
TOP: View of Existing Multi-Family Housing in the area south of the Subject Property. 
BOTTOM: View of Existing Multi-Family Housing in the area south of the Subject Property. 
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TOP:  View of Existing Multi-Family Housing in the area south of the Subject Property. 
BOTTOM: View of Existing Multi-Family Housing in the area south of the Subject Property.
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Appendix 1 - Supplemental Documentation 
Code Enforcement Cases 
PEF2010-11167 1602 E Desert Cove 
PEF2011-05402 1602 E Mescal 
PEF2016-45109 1602 E Desert Cove 
PEF2017-30813 1602 E Mescal 
PEF2018-38948 1602 E Mescal 
PEF2019-26580 1602 E Desert Cove 
Tax Information 
Tax Information 1602 E Desert Cove - Parcel 166-23-003 
Tax Information 1602 E Desert Cove - Parcel 159-21-044A
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Case Details - PEF2010-11167
5 item(s) found.
Violation Code: 41-702A2 PARKING PLAN
Violation Code: 39-7D VEGETATION
Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER
Address:
1602 E DESERT COVE AVE PHOENIX 85020-1483
Case Status:
CLOSED COMPLIANCE
Responsible Party:
MAGLIO TERRANCE A & PAIGE S
Case Opened:
3/23/2010
Inspector:
Chris Pelton
Inspector Phone:
Location/Supervisor Phone:
()
Case Activity
Property Violations
Return To Search (/CodeEnforcement)
Violation Description:
Cease parking or using lot with out an approved parking plan. Contact Planning.
Closed Date:
11/22/2010
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Parking and maneuvering areas shall be developed and maintained in accordance with an approved parking plan.
Corrective Action:
Obtain and/or comply with the approved parking plan.
Violation Description:
Remove the patches of high vegetation, weeds on vacant lot.
Closed Date:
11/22/2010
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Maintaining an exterior condition on the property which may include, but is not limited to the following: tumbleweeds,
weeds in excess of 6", lawn grass in excess of 6", dead trees and branches, palm fronds within 10 feet of the ground,
potential fire haz
Corrective Action:
Remove from the property and dispose of properly.
Violation Description:
Remove the inoperable vehicles, auto parts, wood, metal and miscellaneous trash on vacant property.

Violation Code: 41-624C C-3 REQUIREMENTS
Violation Code: 41-624D C-3 USE
Closed Date:
11/22/2010
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Maintaining an accumulation of garbage, debris, rubble, hazardous waste, or blight, which includes but is not limited to:
bottles papers, glass, cans, organic or inorganic material, an accumulation of inoperable vehicles, discarded, broken or
inoperable a
Corrective Action:
Remove from property and dispose of properly.
Violation Description:
Cease the storage of vehicles, equipment, metal on vacant lot. Acquire an approved site plan for use. Contact Planning.
Closed Date:
11/22/2010
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Not complying with the correct requirements in a C-3 District.
Corrective Action:
Comply with all requirements in a C-3 District.
Violation Description:
Cease the storage of vehicles, equipment, metal on vacant lot. Acquire an approved site plan for use. Contact Planning.
STORAGE OF UNLICENSED/INOPERABLE VEHICLES VISIBLE FROM OFF THE PROPERTY IS NOT ALLOWED IN
A C-3 ZONE.
Closed Date:
10/28/2010
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Maintaining a use that is not permitted in a Commercial C-3 District.
Corrective Action:
Cease the non-permitted use.

Case Details - PEF2011-05402
6 item(s) found.
Violation Code: 39-7G NON D/P
Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER
Violation Code: 41-608C8E OUTDOOR STORAGE IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Address:
1602 E MESCAL ST PHOENIX 85020
Case Status:
CLOSED AFTER TICKET
Responsible Party:
MAGLIO TERRANCE A & PAIGE S
Case Opened:
2/22/2011
Inspector:
Chris Pelton
Inspector Phone:
Location/Supervisor Phone:
()
Case Activity
Property Violations
Return To Search (/CodeEnforcement)
Violation Description:
Closed Date:
12/21/2011
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Motor vehicles and trailers shall not be parked, maneuvered or stored upon a lot or area within the city that is not dust
free.
Corrective Action:
Cease the parking or maneuvering of motor vehicles and trailers on a non-dust free surface or lot.
Violation Description:
Remove the scrap wood, metal, auto parts and any miscellaneous trash on property.
Closed Date:
12/21/2011
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Maintaining an accumulation of garbage, debris, rubble, hazardous waste, or blight, which includes but is not limited to:
bottles papers, glass, cans, organic or inorganic material, an accumulation of inoperable vehicles, discarded, broken or
inoperable a
Corrective Action:
Remove from property and dispose of properly.
Violation Description:
Remove the outside storage of vehicles, auto parts, wood, metal and any miscellaneous outside storage on property.

Violation Code: 41-611B R1-10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Violation Code: 41-611B R1-10 REQUIREMENTS
Violation Code: 41-608C8A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS IN A RESIDENTIAL
Closed Date:
12/21/2011
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Maintaining or allowing outdoor storage of building material, landscaping materials, machinery, parts/auto parts, scrap,
or unlicensed or inoperable vehicle(s) visible beyond the bounds of the property in a residential zone.
Corrective Action:
Place the subject storage inside a building or in a suitably fenced area of the rear yard so it is not visible beyond the
bounds of the property, or remove it from the prope rty.
Violation Description:
Closed Date:
6/08/2011
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Not complying with the correct special requirements for a R1-10 Single-Family Residence District.
Corrective Action:
Comply with all special requirements for a R1-10 Single Family District.
Violation Description:
Closed Date:
6/08/2011
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Not complying with the correct requirements for a R1-10 Single-Family Residence District.
Corrective Action:
Comply with all requirements for a R1-10 Single Family District.
Violation Description:
Cease auto repair business on property.
Closed Date:
6/08/2011
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
No Violation
Violation Wording:
Operating or allowing to operate a commercial business in a residential zone.
Corrective Action:
Cease the operation of the commercial business on the property.

Case Details - PEF2016-45109
8 item(s) found.
Violation Code: 39-6A EXT. SURFACES
Violation Code: 39-8B5 NUISANCE
Address:
1602 E DESERT COVE AVE PHOENIX 85020-1483
Case Status:
CLOSED - ABATED BY OWNER
Responsible Party:
MAGLIO TERRANCE A & PAIGE S
Case Opened:
12/29/2016
Inspector:
Chris Pelton
Inspector Phone:
Location/Supervisor Phone:
()
Case Activity
Property Violations
Return To Search (/CodeEnforcement)
Violation Description:
Closed Date:
10/02/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Closed - Work Completed
Violation Wording:
Maintaining exterior surfaces; windows; doors; walls; that are deteriorated and/or that is a threat to health and safety of
any person or persons. The condition of the wall; window; door is cracked; broken; missing; taped and/or blighting.
Corrective Action:
Repair, replace and/or remove exterior surfaces; walls; windows; doors so as to be free of deterioration. Estimated cost
to abate does not include the possible removal of environmentally hazardous substances.
Violation Description:
APN# 159-21-044A. This is a Board Up/Securement Notice. There is a vacant and unsecured structure with open,
broken, or missing windows and/or doors. All openings on all vacant structures must be intact and locked or secured in
accordance with the attached City of Phoenix Board Up/Securement Specifications.
Closed Date:
10/02/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Closed - Work Completed
Violation Wording:
All buildings, structures and excavations are to be maintained so as not to pose a hazard. The maintenance of a
building, structure or excavation that meets any of the following is a nuisance and constitutes a violation of this
ordinance, and subjects the
Corrective Action:
Secure all open building(s) structures(s) including accessory structures such as storage sheds and garages. All
building(s)/structures(s) must be kept secure so they cannot be opened from the outside. Unoccupied structures may
be secured with locked doors

Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER
Violation Code: 41-702B3 NON-DUST PROOF PARKING
Violation Code: 41-624D C-3 USE
Violation Code: 39-7D VEGETATION
Violation Description:
APN# 159-21-044A. There is a discarded bike and other litter/debris on the property.
Closed Date:
10/02/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Closed - Work Completed
Violation Wording:
Maintaining an accumulation of garbage, debris, rubble, hazardous waste, or blight, which includes but is not limited to:
bottles papers, glass, cans, organic or inorganic material, an accumulation of inoperable vehicles, discarded, broken or
inoperable a
Corrective Action:
Remove from property and dispose of properly.
Violation Description:
PLEASE STOP PARKING ON NON DUSTPROOF PAVING SURFACES THAT DO NOT MEET CITY CODE
REQUIREMENTS.
Closed Date:
7/06/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Not providing or maintaining the parking and maneuvering areas in a dustproof condition as required by the Phoenix
Zoning Ordinance.
Corrective Action:
Provide the required dust control parking surface for all the uses on the property.
Violation Description:
APN# 159-21-044A. STORAGE OF AUTOMOBILES, TRAILERS, AND DEAD STORAGE; STORAGE OF BUILDING
CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING MATERIALS ON A C-3 ZONED ZONING DISTRICT. THESE USES
ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN A-1 AND A-2 ZONING DISTRICTS. PLEASE REMOVE ALL VEHICLES, TRAILERS, DEAD
STORAGE, CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS FROM THE PROPERTY.
Closed Date:
7/06/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Maintaining a use that is not permitted in a Commercial C-3 District.
Corrective Action:
Cease the non-permitted use.
Violation Description:
PLEASE CUT AND REMOVE ALL WEEDS OVER SIX INCHES ON THE PROPERTY. * OVERGROWN WEEDS/
GRASS IN EXCESS OF SIX INCHES AND DEAD VEGETATION. INCLUDES THE FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARDS.
VEGETATION MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Violation Code: 41-624C C-3 REQUIREMENTS
Violation Code: 41-701A REGULATIONS
Closed Date:
7/06/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Compliance
Violation Wording:
Maintaining an exterior condition on the property which may include, but is not limited to the following: tumbleweeds,
weeds in excess of 6", lawn grass in excess of 6", dead trees and branches, palm fronds within 10 feet of the ground,
potential fire haz
Corrective Action:
Remove from the property and dispose of properly.
Violation Description:
APN# 159-21-044A. STORAGE OF AUTOMOBILES, TRAILERS, AND DEAD STORAGE; STORAGE OF BUILDING
CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING MATERIALS ON A C-3 ZONED ZONING DISTRICT. THESE USES
ARE ONLY ALLOWED IN A-1 AND A-2 ZONING DISTRICTS. PLEASE REMOVE ALL VEHICLES, TRAILERS, DEAD
STORAGE, CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS FROM THE PROPERTY.
Closed Date:
5/10/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Human Error
Violation Wording:
Not complying with the correct requirements in a C-3 District.
Corrective Action:
Comply with all requirements in a C-3 District.
Violation Description:
Closed Date:
1/13/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
No Violation
Violation Wording:
Not complying with the required bulk regulations.
Corrective Action:
Comply with all required bulk regulations.

Case Details - PEF2017-30813
2 item(s) found.
Violation Code: 39-7H OUTSIDE STORAGE
Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER
Address:
1602 E MESCAL ST PHOENIX 85020
Case Status:
CLOSED NO VIOLATION FOUND
Responsible Party:
MAGLIO TERRANCE A & PAIGE S
Case Opened:
7/10/2017
Inspector:
Sean Greenlief
Inspector Phone:
(602)534-1183
Location/Supervisor Phone:
NRC / Rudy Guinea((602)261-8146)
Case Activity
Property Violations
Return To Search (/CodeEnforcement)
Violation Description:
Closed Date:
8/03/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
No Resolution
Violation Wording:
Maintaining the outside storage of building or landscaping materials, machinery, appliances, inoperable vehicles, and
personal property, such as household goods, boxes, or furniture not placed for outdoor use, visible from beyond the
bounds of the propert
Corrective Action:
Remove the outside storage visible from beyond the bounds of the property.
Violation Description:
Closed Date:
8/03/2017
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
No Resolution
Violation Wording:
Maintaining an accumulation of garbage, debris, rubble, hazardous waste, or blight, which includes but is not limited to:
bottles papers, glass, cans, organic or inorganic material, an accumulation of inoperable vehicles, discarded, broken or
inoperable a
Corrective Action:
Remove from property and dispose of properly.

Case Details - PEF2018-38948
1 item(s) found.
Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER
Address:
1602 E MESCAL ST PHOENIX 85020
Case Status:
CLOSED NO VIOLATION FOUND
Responsible Party:
MAGLIO TERRANCE A & PAIGE S
Case Opened:
10/02/2018
Inspector:
Felicia High
Inspector Phone:
(602)262-6576
Location/Supervisor Phone:
UH / Monique Sermeno((602) 534-6381)
Case Activity
Property Violations
Return To Search (/CodeEnforcement)
Violation Description:
Closed Date:
10/10/2018
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
No Violation
Violation Wording:
Maintaining an accumulation of garbage, debris, rubble, hazardous waste, or blight, which includes but is not limited to:
bottles papers, glass, cans, organic or inorganic material, an accumulation of inoperable vehicles, discarded, broken or
inoperable a
Corrective Action:
Remove from property and dispose of properly.

Case Details - PEF2019-26580
4 item(s) found.
Violation Code: 39-6A EXT. SURFACES
Violation Code: 39-7D VEGETATION
Violation Code: 39-8B5 NUISANCE
Address:
1602 E DESERT COVE AVE PHOENIX 85020-1483
Case Status:
CLOSED - ABATED BY OWNER
Responsible Party:
MAGLIO TERRANCE A & PAIGE S
Case Opened:
6/05/2019
Inspector:
Chris Pelton
Inspector Phone:
Location/Supervisor Phone:
()
Case Activity
Property Violations
Return To Search (/CodeEnforcement)
Violation Description:
Securement Notice. Maintaining a vacant structure that has boarded windows visible from the street for more than 90
days. Corrective Action: Replace boarded windows visible from the street with glass or Polycarbonate material per
attached City Specifications.
Closed Date:
7/26/2019
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Closed - Work Completed
Violation Wording:
Maintaining exterior surfaces; windows; doors; walls; that are deteriorated and/or that is a threat to health and safety of
any person or persons. The condition of the wall; window; door is cracked; broken; missing; taped and/or blighting.
Corrective Action:
Repair, replace and/or remove exterior surfaces; walls; windows; doors so as to be free of deterioration. Estimated cost
to abate does not include the possible removal of environmentally hazardous substances.
Violation Description:
There is grass/weeds over six inches tall in all yards. Remove dead trees or bushes on property.
Closed Date:
7/26/2019
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Closed - Work Completed
Violation Wording:
Maintaining an exterior condition on the property which may include, but is not limited to the following: tumbleweeds,
weeds in excess of 6", lawn grass in excess of 6", dead trees and branches, palm fronds within 10 feet of the ground,
potential fire haz
Corrective Action:
Remove from the property and dispose of properly.

Violation Code: 39-7A TRASH/LITTER
Violation Description:
This is a Board Up/Securement Notice. There is a vacant and unsecured structure with open, broken, or missing
windows and/or doors. All openings on all vacant structures (including storage structures) must be intact and locked or
secured in accordance with the attached City of Phoenix Board Up/Securement Specifications. Wood used to secure
openings must be painted.
Closed Date:
7/26/2019
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Closed - Work Completed
Violation Wording:
All buildings, structures and excavations are to be maintained so as not to pose a hazard. The maintenance of a
building, structure or excavation that meets any of the following is a nuisance and constitutes a violation of this
ordinance, and subjects the
Corrective Action:
Secure all open building(s) structures(s) including accessory structures such as storage sheds and garages. All
building(s)/structures(s) must be kept secure so they cannot be opened from the outside. Unoccupied structures may
be secured with locked doors
Violation Description:
There is scattered debris in all yards.
Closed Date:
7/26/2019
Status:
Closed
Disposition:
Closed - Work Completed
Violation Wording:
Maintaining an accumulation of garbage, debris, rubble, hazardous waste, or blight, which includes but is not limited to:
bottles papers, glass, cans, organic or inorganic material, an accumulation of inoperable vehicles, discarded, broken or
inoperable a
Corrective Action:
Remove from property and dispose of properly.

October 3, 2023
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Hearing Date: October 5, 2023, 6PM
Subject: Agenda Item #9, Case #Z-32-23-3, Rezoning R1-R10 to C3
Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Public Comment: Statement of Opposition. Request to deny the Zoning Application
Dear Planning Commission Officer,
We are writing as representatives of the Sunnyslope Village Alliance. Our 
organization was formed in 1989 as a community association to preserve the 
unique character of our neighborhood, businesses, history, and culture. We are  
a group of residents, Neighborhood Leaders, Community Docents, and local 
Business Owners working in conjunction with local residential Neighborhood 
Associations.Our goal is to continue and expand on the work of the General 
Land Use Plan, the phoenix Mountain Preserve, and the Hatcher Road 
Revitalization Project /Overlay by developing the area into a vibrant business 
and residential community.
We believe granting a rezoning application to commercial use for the self 
storage will further negatively impact current residents in our neighborhood, as 
well as be a detriment to the loss of six saguaros currently on the property. 
We appreciate your attention to this matter and request denial of the 
Zoning Application. This Project Plan lacks specificity, and needs a more 
specific plan to include alignment with the General Land Use Plan.
Attached is a Policy Paper 2, Addendum 1, which outlines the many reasons 
this type of commercial use will be a detriment to our neighborhood. 
Furthermore, there have been several code violations since the owners 
purchased the property. They are repeated offenders, with piles of bulk trash, 
abandoned vehicles being stored on the property, leaking oil, all right up against 
the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and dedicated open space. They have proved 
that they do not know how to be good neighbors or take care of the property.
Sunnyslope Village Alliance, Board of Directors
755 EAST HATCHER ROAD, PHX, AZ 85020  | MYSUNNYSLOPE.ORG  | SVABOARD@GMAIL.COM
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PMPC: 12950 N. 7th ST, Phoenix, AZ 85022            www.phoenixmountains.org                              
 
 
 
 
October 3, 2023  
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission 
Hearing Date: October 5, 2023, 6PM 
Subject: Agenda Item #9, Case #Z-32-23-3, Rezoning R1-R10 to C3 
Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020  
Public Comment: Opposition. Request to deny the Zoning Application.  
 
Dear Planning Commission Officer,  
We are writing as the Board of Directors of the Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council 
(PMPC). We are a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the natural open spaces of the 
Phoenix Mountain Preserves. We are submitting public comment about this rezoning 
due to the proximity of this location next to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.  There is a 
high potential for negative environmental impact on the Phoenix Mountain Preserve if 
the zoning application is approved as currently written. Although a Self-Storage facility 
is what is being requested, there are clauses in the zoning recommendation allowing for 
any commercial use in the future. This departure from the current residential zoning will 
have unknown outcomes that could result in unpredictable development on the 
property. The Project Plan for the property lacks details, including consideration of 
native vegetation on the site, and needs a more specific alignment with the original 
General Land Use Plan. We appreciate your attention to this matter and request 
Denial of the Zoning Application.  
 
Thank you, Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council Board of Directors

October 3, 2023
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Hearing Date: October 5, 2023, 6PM
Subject: Agenda Item #9, Case #Z-32-23-3, Rezoning R1-R10 to C3
Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Public Comment: Statement of Opposition. Request to deny the Zoning Application.
Dear Planning Commission Officer,
We are writing as representatives of the PHX LUV Neighborhood Association 
and Block Watch. We are a group of residents, Neighborhood Leaders, 
Community Docents, and local Business Owners working in conjunction with 
local residential Neighborhood Associations. Our goal is to continue and expand 
on the work of the General Land Use Plan, the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, and 
the Hatcher Road Revitalization Project /Overlay by developing the area into a 
vibrant business and residential community.
We believe granting a rezoning application to commercial use for the self 
storage will further negatively impact current residents in our neighborhood, as 
well as be a detriment to the loss of six saguaros currently on the property. 
We appreciate your attention to this matter and request denial of the 
Zoning Application. This Project Plan lacks specificity, and needs a more 
specific plan to include alignment with the General Land Use Plan.
Attached is a Policy Paper 2, Addendum 1, which outlines the many reasons 
this type of commercial use will be a detriment to our neighborhood. 
Furthermore, there have been several code violations since the owners 
purchased the property. They are repeated offenders, with piles of bulk trash, 
abandoned vehicles being stored on the property, leaking oil, all right up against 
the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and dedicated open space. They have proved 
that they do not know how to be good neighbors or take care of the property.
PHX LUV, Board of Directors

1
Racelle Escolar
From:
Nick Hammond <nick@nickhammond.com>
Sent:
Saturday, October 28, 2023 8:42 AM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Z-32-23-3 letter of opposition
Hiplanningcommission,

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neighborhoodshouldnotbeapproved.Wedon’tneedmoreselfstoragespaces.Weneedhousing,communityspaces,
andbusinessesthatsupportourneighbors.

There’salready42selfstoragespaceswithina5mileradiusofthislocation.Wedon’tneedtoencouragemoreofthis
typeofconstruction.ThislotalsobacksuptoThePhoenixMountainPreserve,whichisavaluablenaturalresourcethat
wemustprotectandenhancetheusageof,notblockin.Theproposedzoningalsoremovesaportionofanexisting
accessstreet,whichisnothelpfultothatneighborhood.

Thisprojectonlybenefitsthedeveloperproposingthisrezoninganddoesnotbenefitthishistoricalcommunityinthe
slightest.Itisastepbackwardsforahistoricalcommunity.Pleaselistentothecommunityandtheirvoicesof
opposition.

Thankyouforyourtimeandconsideration.

NickHammond
Sunnysloperesident




Letter of Opposition to rezoning application Z-32-23-3
I am a resident of District 3, Sunnyslope, in the 85029 Area code.
I have reviewed the rezoning application and oppose rezoning the property due to 
the following:
The proposed project to be built is not the highest and best purpose of the property 
and will create permanent damage to neighboring properties and the preserve 
nearby. 
Thank you,
Brad Justice
907 W Desert Cove
Phoenix, AZ 85029
5FYG

October 31, 2023
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Hearing Date: November 2, 2023, 6PM
Subject: Agenda Item #15, Case #Z-32-23-3, Rezoning R1-R10 to C3
Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Public Comment: Statement of Opposition. Request to deny the Zoning 
Application
Dear Planning Commission Officer,
After multiple failed attempts to properly notify the Neighborhood Groups in 
the area, and in asking the Property Representative questions about their 
intentions to sell this property, we feel strongly that this project will not benefit 
the neighborhood, the residential community, nor the desert ecosystem is 
resides next to.
We believe granting a rezoning application to commercial use for the self 
storage will further negatively impact current residents in our neighborhood, 
as well as be a detriment to the loss of six saguaros currently on the property. 
We appreciate your attention to this matter and request denial of the 
Zoning Application. This Project Plan lacks specificity, and needs a more 
specific plan to include alignment with the General Land Use Plan.
Attached is a Policy Paper which outlines the many reasons this type of 
commercial use will be a detriment to our neighborhood. Furthermore, there 
have been several code violations since the owners purchased the property. 
They are repeated offenders, with piles of bulk trash, abandoned vehicles 
being stored on the property, leaking oil, all right up against the Phoenix 
Mountain Preserve and dedicated open space. They have proved that they do 
not know how to be good neighbors or take care of the property.
PHX LUV, Board of Directors
hello@phxluv.com
phxluv.com

1
A Case Against
SELF STORAGE
Storage doesn’t contribute to communities. 
Self storage is already overabundant. 
• Stuff doesn’t pay taxes.
• Stuff doesn’t buy groceries.
• Stuff can’t eat at local 
restaurants or buy drinks at 
neighborhood bars.
• Stuff doesn’t get counted in 
the decennial U.S. Census, or 
bring public school dollars to 
the community.
QUICK FACTS
3
2
There’s a housing shortage, Jack! 
EXISTING STORAGE WITHIN
RADIUS OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
1
MILE
5
MILES
10
MILES
0
50
100
150
200
169
42
4
NUMBER OF FACILITIES
STOP
Zoning is decided by the 
community*—it is not part of 
a landowner’s property rights 
“entitlements”. 
Before zoning is changed—
what does the community 
want or need?
*OFFICIAL BODIES MAKE FINAL DECISIONS—BUT COMMUNITY INPUT CAN 
MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RUBBER STAMP AND SOMETHING BETTER.
Self storage provides a useful service to a wide variety 
of city residents. On the other hand—it can also fuel our 
cultural attachment to Stuff—while the facilities rob our 
communities of the people density they need to be 
vibrant and for the ecosystem of the community to 
thrive.
For example: Vital community assets like grocery 
stores have a business structure that requires a certain 
volume of sales to sustain full-service operations 
including meats, seafood, and fresh produce. Any 
development activity which reduces people density in 
the community is an attack on the community grocery 
store, and a vote in favor of food deserts.
Big Storage has been booming and flush with cash for 
over five years—scooping up valuable underdeveloped or 
vacant property at virtually any price.
This strategy is not based on a market-driven demand for 
storage. It’s based on a greedy strategy of continuous 
corporate growth by way of a) flooding the market with 
inventory (new storage units/square footage) and b) 
denying prime locations from their competitors to reduce 
pressure on their profits.
Communities struggling with preservation, decline, and 
renewal need more diversity—of land uses, businesses, 
people, housing types, and many other small contributors 
to incremental improvement and stronger neighborhoods.
What should this property be? Every voice in the 
community counts—whether you own property, lease a 
commercial space, or rent an apartment—you have a say 
in shaping the future of your community.

PROJECT 
FACTS
AREA
(ACRES)
CURRENT 
ZONING
CURRENT 
HOUSING 
UNITS
POTENTIAL 
HOUSING 
UNITS
REQUESTED 
ZONING
PLANNED 
HOUSING 
UNITS
Subject 
Parcel
1.1996 R1-10
2
?
C-3
0
Adjoining 
Parcel
0.3049
C-3
0
?
-
0
Combined 
Property
1.5045
-
2
?
C-3
0
SITE INFO
ADJOINING LAND USE
C-3
0
R-3
9%
STREET
5%
PARKS/
OPEN SPACE
74%
C-3
12%
EXISTING
STREET
5%
EXISTING
R-3
19%
STREET
7%
PARKS/
OPEN SPACE
56%
C-3
18%
AS PROPOSED
LAND USE MAP
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
PARKS/OPEN SPACE
The People Shape The Future.
DISTRIBUTION
LIST SIGN-UP

October 31, 2023
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Hearing Date: November 2, 2023, 6PM
Subject: Agenda Item #15, Case #Z-32-23-3, Rezoning R1-R10 to C3
Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Public Comment: Statement of Opposition. Request to deny the Zoning Application
Dear Planning Commission Officer,
We are writing as representatives of the Sunnyslope Village Alliance. Our 
organization was formed in 1989 as a community association to preserve the 
unique character of our neighborhood, businesses, history, and culture. We are  
a group of residents, Neighborhood Leaders, Community Docents, and local 
Business Owners working in conjunction with local residential Neighborhood 
Associations.Our goal is to continue and expand on the work of the General 
Land Use Plan, the phoenix Mountain Preserve, and the Hatcher Road 
Revitalization Project /Overlay by developing the area into a vibrant business 
and residential community.
We believe granting a rezoning application to commercial use for the self 
storage will further negatively impact current residents in our neighborhood, as 
well as be a detriment to the loss of six saguaros currently on the property. 
We appreciate your attention to this matter and request denial of the 
Zoning Application. This Project Plan lacks specificity, and needs a more 
specific plan to include alignment with the General Land Use Plan.
Attached is a Policy Paper 2, Addendum 1, which outlines the many reasons 
this type of commercial use will be a detriment to our neighborhood. 
Furthermore, there have been several code violations since the owners 
purchased the property. They are repeated offenders, with piles of bulk trash, 
abandoned vehicles being stored on the property, leaking oil, all right up against 
the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and dedicated open space. They have proved 
that they do not know how to be good neighbors or take care of the property.
Sunnyslope Village Alliance, Board of Directors
755 EAST HATCHER ROAD, PHX, AZ 85020  | MYSUNNYSLOPE.ORG  | SVABOARD@GMAIL.COM
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH ECO FRIENDLY INK | WE LOVE PLANET EARTH & WE BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANCES

1
A Case Against
SELF STORAGE
Storage doesn’t contribute to communities. 
Self storage is already overabundant. 
• Stuff doesn’t pay taxes.
• Stuff doesn’t buy groceries.
• Stuff can’t eat at local 
restaurants or buy drinks at 
neighborhood bars.
• Stuff doesn’t get counted in 
the decennial U.S. Census, or 
bring public school dollars to 
the community.
QUICK FACTS
3
2
There’s a housing shortage, Jack! 
EXISTING STORAGE WITHIN
RADIUS OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
1
MILE
5
MILES
10
MILES
0
50
100
150
200
169
42
4
NUMBER OF FACILITIES
STOP
Zoning is decided by the 
community*—it is not part of 
a landowner’s property rights 
“entitlements”. 
Before zoning is changed—
what does the community 
want or need?
*OFFICIAL BODIES MAKE FINAL DECISIONS—BUT COMMUNITY INPUT CAN 
MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RUBBER STAMP AND SOMETHING BETTER.
Self storage provides a useful service to a wide variety 
of city residents. On the other hand—it can also fuel our 
cultural attachment to Stuff—while the facilities rob our 
communities of the people density they need to be 
vibrant and for the ecosystem of the community to 
thrive.
For example: Vital community assets like grocery 
stores have a business structure that requires a certain 
volume of sales to sustain full-service operations 
including meats, seafood, and fresh produce. Any 
development activity which reduces people density in 
the community is an attack on the community grocery 
store, and a vote in favor of food deserts.
Big Storage has been booming and flush with cash for 
over five years—scooping up valuable underdeveloped or 
vacant property at virtually any price.
This strategy is not based on a market-driven demand for 
storage. It’s based on a greedy strategy of continuous 
corporate growth by way of a) flooding the market with 
inventory (new storage units/square footage) and b) 
denying prime locations from their competitors to reduce 
pressure on their profits.
Communities struggling with preservation, decline, and 
renewal need more diversity—of land uses, businesses, 
people, housing types, and many other small contributors 
to incremental improvement and stronger neighborhoods.
What should this property be? Every voice in the 
community counts—whether you own property, lease a 
commercial space, or rent an apartment—you have a say 
in shaping the future of your community.

PROJECT 
FACTS
AREA
(ACRES)
CURRENT 
ZONING
CURRENT 
HOUSING 
UNITS
POTENTIAL 
HOUSING 
UNITS
REQUESTED 
ZONING
PLANNED 
HOUSING 
UNITS
Subject 
Parcel
1.1996 R1-10
2
?
C-3
0
Adjoining 
Parcel
0.3049
C-3
0
?
-
0
Combined 
Property
1.5045
-
2
?
C-3
0
SITE INFO
ADJOINING LAND USE
C-3
0
R-3
9%
STREET
5%
PARKS/
OPEN SPACE
74%
C-3
12%
EXISTING
STREET
5%
EXISTING
R-3
19%
STREET
7%
PARKS/
OPEN SPACE
56%
C-3
18%
AS PROPOSED
LAND USE MAP
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
PARKS/OPEN SPACE
The People Shape The Future.
DISTRIBUTION
LIST SIGN-UP

1
From:
PHX LUV <hello@phxluv.com>
Sent:
Monday, December 4, 2023 10:52 AM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Public Comment: Hearing Date 12/07/2023, Agenda Item #13, Case # Z-32-23-3
Attachments:
12-07-23 Planning Commission PDF.pdf; PHXLUV-Flyer-Z-32-23-3-one-pager_FINAL.pdf
Dear Planning Commission, 
Please accept this email as public comment for the upcoming hearing date: 12/07/2023 at 6PM, Agenda 
Item #13, Case # Z-32-23-3, Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020.   
Letter of Opposition and Public Comment attached. 
Thank you for your time and attention. 
PHX LUV Neighborhood Association and Block Watch

December 4, 2023
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Hearing Date: December 7, 2023, 6PM
Subject: Agenda Item #13, Case #Z-32-23-3, Rezoning R1-R10 to C3
Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Public Comment: Statement of Opposition. Request to deny the Zoning 
Application
Dear Planning Commission Officer,
After multiple failed attempts to properly notify the Neighborhood Groups in 
the area, and in asking the Property Representative questions about their 
intentions to sell this property, we feel strongly that this project will not benefit 
the neighborhood, the residential community, nor the desert ecosystem it 
resides next to.
We believe granting a rezoning application to commercial use for the self 
storage will further negatively impact current residents in our neighborhood, 
as well as be a detriment to the loss of six saguaros currently on the property. 
We appreciate your attention to this matter and request denial of the 
Zoning Application. This Project Plan lacks specificity, and needs a more 
specific plan to include alignment with the General Land Use Plan.
PHX LUV, Board of Directors
hello@phxluv.com
phxluv.com

1
From:
Sunnyslope Village Alliance <svaboard@gmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, December 4, 2023 10:30 AM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Public Comment, Hearing Date 12/07/2023 at 6PM, Agenda Item #13, Case # Z-32-23-3
Attachments:
SVA Planning Commission 12-01-23 pdf.pdf
Hello,PlanningCommission
PleaseacceptthisaspubliccommentforHearingDate12/07/2023at6pm,AgendaItem#13,Case#ZͲ32Ͳ23Ͳ3.
Location:1602EastDesertCoveAvenue,Phoenix,85020
SunnyslopeVillageAlliance

December 1, 2023
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Hearing Date: December 7, 2023, 6PM
Subject: Agenda Item #13, Case #Z-32-23-3, Rezoning R1-R10 to C3
Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Public Comment: Statement of Opposition. Request to deny the Zoning Application
Dear Planning Commission Officer,
We are writing as representatives of the Sunnyslope Village Alliance. Our 
organization was formed in 1989 as a community association to preserve the 
unique character of our neighborhood, businesses, history, and culture. We are  
a group of residents, Neighborhood Leaders, Community Docents, and local 
Business Owners working in conjunction with local residential Neighborhood 
Associations.Our goal is to continue and expand on the work of the General 
Land Use Plan, the phoenix Mountain Preserve, and the Hatcher Road 
Revitalization Project /Overlay by developing the area into a vibrant business 
and residential community.
We believe granting a rezoning application to commercial use for the self 
storage will further negatively impact current residents in our neighborhood, as 
well as be a detriment to the loss of six saguaros currently on the property. 
We appreciate your attention to this matter and request denial of the 
Zoning Application. This Project Plan lacks specificity, and needs a more 
specific plan to include alignment with the General Land Use Plan.
Attached is a Policy Paper 2, Addendum 1, which outlines the many reasons 
this type of commercial use will be a detriment to our neighborhood. 
Furthermore, there have been several code violations since the owners 
purchased the property. They are repeated offenders, with piles of bulk trash, 
abandoned vehicles being stored on the property, leaking oil, all right up against 
the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and dedicated open space. They have proved 
that they do not know how to be good neighbors or take care of the property.
Sunnyslope Village Alliance, Board of Directors
755 EAST HATCHER ROAD, PHX, AZ 85020  | MYSUNNYSLOPE.ORG  | SVABOARD@GMAIL.COM
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH ECO FRIENDLY INK | WE LOVE PLANET EARTH & WE BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANCES

1
Racelle Escolar
From:
ZONA BRANDT <zona.brandt@gmail.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 10:18 PM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Cc:
PHX LUV
Subject:
Fwd: Public Comment: Hearing Date 12/07/2023, Agenda Item #13, Case # Z-32-23-3
Attachments:
12-07-23 Planning Commission PDF.pdf; PHXLUV-Flyer-Z-32-23-3-one-pager_FINAL.pdf
Dear Planning Commission, 
Please accept this email as public comment for the upcoming hearing date: 12/07/2023 at 6PM, 
Agenda Item #13, Case # Z-32-23-3, Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020.   
  
As long-time homeowners near this area, we would also like to announce our opposition to rezoning 
the indicated area from the current R1-10 Residential to C-3 Commercial. 
  
1)    There are already multiple existing storage facilities located further north and further south 
of this area.  
2)    We want the character and feel of the neighborhood to remain a more ‘low-key’ residential 
area, not a commercial bombardment.  
3)    Why does a storage facility need to be located in such a ‘rural’ area, right up next to the 
mountain ‘preserve’? 
4)    We feel that instead of changing the zoning, that this property owner should be forced to 
clean up their property instead. It is a horrible mess. 
5)    Here is an aerial photo of the property where one can plainly see the type of property 
owner and their lack of caring of their own property. What makes anyone think a commercial 
property would do any better here? It seems they are in violation of residential laws and 
general and proper property upkeep.

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Thank you for reading and for your consideration of our opposition and our request. 
  
  
Zona and Victor Brandt 
Phoenix 85020 
  
 
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From: PHX LUV <hello@phxluv.com> 
Date: Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 10:52 AM 
Subject: Public Comment: Hearing Date 12/07/2023, Agenda Item #13, Case # Z-32-23-3 
To: pdd.planningcomm@phoenix.gov <pdd.planningcomm@phoenix.gov> 
 
Dear Planning Commission, 
 
Please accept this email as public comment for the upcoming hearing date: 12/07/2023 at 6PM, Agenda 
Item #13, Case # Z-32-23-3, Location: 1602 East Desert Cove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020.   
 
Letter of Opposition and Public Comment attached. 
 
Thank you for your time and attention. 
 
PHX LUV Neighborhood Association and Block Watch

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From:
Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Sent:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 1:08 PM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Cc:
Nick Klimek
Subject:
Letter of Opposition to Case Z-32-23-3
Attachments:
Dec 4 Letter to Planning Commission-2.pdf
Hello,
PleasefindattachedaletterinoppositiontocaseZͲ32Ͳ23Ͳ3aheadofthisThursday'sPlanningCommissionmeeting.
Thankyou!
ShaneGore(he/him)
FUTUREPHX
(602) 315Ͳ2734
shane@futurephx.org
www.futurephx.org[futurephx.org]
The People Shape The Future.

December 4, 2023
Planning Commission
City of Phoenix
200 W Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Chairman Howard & Esteemed Commissioners:
We write today to provide an update on case Z-32-23-3—a request to rezone a parcel in the
North Mountain Village from R1-10 Residential to C-3 Commercial for the purpose of
developing a self storage facility.
This application first appeared before you on October 6, 2023, when you heard strong
opposition from the community including: the abundance of self storage facilities which already
exist in the area, the conversion of a residential parcel to a commercial use, and concerns
about the ways this application—if granted—could negatively impact the fabric of the
community.
During that October hearing the commission expressed concerns about the amount of
community engagement that was conducted by the applicant, and as a result of the
commission’s concerns the commission voted to continue the application for 30 days in order
to allow time for additional engagement with the neighborhood.
Subsequent to the continuance, we are not aware of any efforts on the part of the applicant to
engage the community in further discussions about the project. A group of neighborhood
residents and community leaders took the initiative to plan a community meeting on October
28, 2023 which was held at the Sunnyslope Historical Society. This meeting was widely
publicized in the neighborhood via email distribution, social media, and flyers delivered to local
businesses and residents. The applicant and his representative were both present at the
meeting.
The following is a brief synopsis of the concerns raised by the community during that October
28th meeting.
●
The community expressed concerns that self storage is already abundant in the
immediate area, and that self storage would be a poor contributor to a vibrant, healthy
neighborhood.
●
The community expressed grave concern that if this application is approved, there will
be no further opportunities for compulsory community engagement, and that virtually
anything allowed in a C-3 district will be allowed by-right.
●
The community expressed concerns about the potential for people to live in storage
units—especially if the facility were automated and without on site personnel. This has
reportedly been a problem at other nearby storage facilities.
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●
The community expressed strong support for collaborating with the applicant to find a
suitable use that provides a fair return on investment to the property owner without
detrimental effects on the community.
●
Suggestions included: a trailhead to access the preserves, housing in a prime location
with views of and access to the preserve, Planned Unit Development to establish a
flexible framework for the developer to make the project profitable while providing the
community with concrete legal assurances.
●
The community expressed concern that the applicant did not appear to make any
attempt to mitigate their application’s impact on nearby property owners—primarily
Dalton Air Conditioning.
●
The community expressed concern about the present condition of the subject property
and the need for an environmental study to determine the extent of soil contamination
as a result of years of use as a de facto salvage yard.
●
The community expressed concern about the existing traffic patterns in the area, and
requested that the property owner consider funding improvements to streets and
sidewalks in the area as part of their final development plan.
●
The neighboring property owner expressed their previously-stated reservations about
how the application’s abandonment of Mescal Street will impact the ability to access
their property with commercial vehicles that require the existing public street.
●
An informal show-of-hands vote during the meeting resulted in unanimous opposition to
the proposed C-3 designation.
The following is a brief synopsis of the applicant’s responses and contributions to the
discussion.
●
In response to the community’s specific concerns about a self storage use on the
subject property, the applicant’s representative stated unequivocally that the site
would not actually be developed as a self storage center.
●
The applicant’s representative further stated that the property owner’s intent behind the
application is to maximize the marketability of the property by re-zoning the subject
parcel, combining it with the adjoining parcel, and incorporating the abandoned street in
order to place that property up for sale.
●
The applicant’s representative indicated that this property owner does not have access
to the capital necessary to develop the property, whether as a self storage center or for
any other use.
●
The applicant’s representative described the self storage center depicted on
project plans as simply a “placeholder” project used only for the purpose of the
rezoning application.
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The following is a more detailed examination of certain points or ideas raised during the
meeting.
1. Mescal Street abandonment
It was suggested that the applicant modify their planned abandonment to leave Mescal
Street (outlined in orange below) as a public roadway in order to eliminate the impact
and hardship to the neighboring property owner, Dalton Air Conditioning.
The applicant—Mr. Terry Maglio, expressed agreement and support for this idea.
The image below generally depicts the way tractor trailers enter the Dalton property.
2. Traffic Issues
It was suggested to the applicant that they consider including changes to the nearby
streets and sidewalks in order to minimize the proposed application’s impact on other
nearby residents.
Residents of the neighborhood describe the area circled in orange below as the primary
place where children from the UMOM apartment complex and other nearby residential
properties play outside, because it’s the largest open area in the neighborhood.
The areas indicated with dashed yellow lines represent the community’s suggestion that
the applicant consider creating a new driveway to Mescal Street that does not pass in
front of the UMOM complex or the driveway for Sun Valley Masonry.
(continues)
Page 3 of 5

At the conclusion of the October 28th meeting, there was mutual agreement between the
community and the applicant to continue exploring other options or potential projects.
On November 14, 2023 we followed up by email with the applicant’s representative to provide
additional information about ideas that had previously been discussed. No response was
received from the applicant or his representative.
On November 16, 2023 we followed up again by email, including the applicant himself using
the contact information provided in the application. We reiterated that at the community
meeting on October 28, 2023 the opposition to the application was unanimous and
overwhelming. We requested another opportunity to engage the applicant and his
representative in a good-faith effort to reach compromise. No response was received from the
applicant or his representative.
In conclusion, even after engaging in a constructive discussion to find resolution, the applicant
and his representative have chosen to make no concessions or other efforts to mitigate the
community’s concerns.
Despite the applicant’s indication that he was open to modifying the project to reduce the street
abandonment, there has been no follow-up from the applicant or his representative, and we
are not aware of any intention to submit a plan revision as part of this application.
We respectfully request that the commission vote to deny the application entirely; or in the
alternative, to deny the application as filed and to grant an R-3 zoning district instead.
Page 4 of 5

Cordially,
Julia Taggart
Norton Vista Resident
Sunnyslope Historical Society Volunteer
Stacia Hurst
Sunnyslope Resident
PHX LUV Neighborhood Association
Shane Gore
Shaw Butte Resident
FUTURE PHX Organizer
Enclosures:
●
Flier for October 28, 2023 Community Meeting
●
Sign-in Sheet for October 28, 2023 Community Meeting
●
Email dated November 14, 2023
●
Email dated November 16, 2023
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How does the 
proposal contribute 
to the community? 
Z-32-23-3: Application to rezone 1.20 acres located approximately 360 feet east of the southeast 
corner of Cave Creek Road and Mescal Street from R1-10 (Single-Family Residence District) to 
C-3 (General Commercial) to allow commercial uses (self-service storage warehouse).  
COMMUNITY MEETING
WHEN: 
WHERE: 
WHO: 
WHAT: 
WHY: 
October 28, 2023 10am-noon 
Sunnyslope Historical Society—737 East Hatcher Road 
Open to the public—community participation strongly encouraged! 
Re-zoning application Z-32-23-3 (details below) 
Zoning decisions set the direction and shape the future of 
communities—this meeting provides an opportunity for the public 
to be heard on the proposal.
• Single-family detached housing? 
• Mixed-use Live/Work space? 
• Trailhead & parking for mountain preserves? 
• City park? 
• Something else?
What do you think it should be? 
Existing R1-10 Zoning Allows
• Single-Family, Detached 
• Multifamily Development
Requested C-3 Zoning Allows
• Adult Bookstore 
• Commercial Ammunition Loading 
• Amusement Park 
• Auctioneers’ Auditorium 
• Auto Body Shop 
• Auto Rental & Leasing 
• Bottled or containerized fuel, 
storage, distribution, & retail sales 
• Camper Sales 
• Car Wash 
• Cleaning Compounds Storage 
• Commercial Radio or RV Tower or 
Transmitting Station 
• Firewood Storage 
• Insecticides Storage & Distribution 
• Shooting Gallery 
• Tire Repair & Recapping 
• Used & New Car Sales
COME SHARE 
YOUR FEEDBACK!
 WHILE WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION—  
 PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THE  
 SUNNYSLOPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 
TURN OVER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Z-32-23-3 Application to re-zone 1602 E Desert Cove Avenue
PROPOSED SITE PLAN
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS
Thank you to Sunnyslope Historical Society for hosting this community meeting.
Founded in 1989, Sunnyslope Historical Society’s mission is to 
preserve its past for its future through researching, collecting, 
preserving, and sharing the history of this intriguing 
community many have called home. As a non-profit 501(c)3 
the Society, with its members and volunteers, also operates a 
community museum and archive. The Society also maintains a 
research library, and hosts several events, special exhibits and 
programs throughout the year in support of its goals. 
THIS MEETING IS FREE AND OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. 
PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THIS LOCAL NON-PROFIT WITH AN IN-PERSON DONATION 
AT THE MEETING, OR A DIGITAL DONATION AT WWW.SUNNYSLOPEHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG
Applicant requests re-zoning 
of the subject property from 
R1-10 to C-3, to be combined 
with applicant’s adjoining C-3 
property for development into 
a self storage facility. 
The proposed site layout 
includes five single-story metal 
storage buildings, and 
requires abandonment of the 
existing street west of the 
property. Abandonment may 
affect neighboring property 
owners.
PROJECT NARRATIVE
PROJECT LOCATION

12/4/23, 4:31 PM
FUTURE PHX Mail - Fwd: Continued Case for Z-32-23-3
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https://mail.google.com/mail/u/3/
ik=d167131c2f&view=pt&search=al…id=msg-a:r-7922523212241770783&simpl=msg-a:r-7922523212241770783
Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Fwd: Continued Case for Z-32-23-3
Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 8:56 AM
To: Marty Hall <martyhall16@gmail.com>
Cc: Julia Taggart <jtaggartjenkins@gmail.com>, PHX LUV <hello@phxluv.com>
Good morning Marty,
Thanks for sending this over.
Have you and Mr. Maglio had a chance to explore alternative projects for the site? As you know, the community will
not support the application as it currently stands, even with your assurance that the self storage will not be built.
Here's a link to a dropbox folder with the project files for the affordable multi-family project that I mentioned at our last
community meeting:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/p0fj6vc5jycqfsavusnrg/h?rlkey=pjhczex209owpttgy537salwp&dl=0
Obviously, the site is much different and doesn't have the same challenges as your site. But it's a great example of
how PUD zoning can be a tool to overcome certain site characteristics that may otherwise appear to be a dealbreaker
at first glance. The affordable project is utilizing the PUD to alter zoning requirements related to the property
wall/fence and the number of parking stalls. 
Here are a couple of articles about Contractor Garages aka Small Bay Warehouse:
https://kern.al/idea/self-storages-hotter-cousin
https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/under-the-radar-small-bay-warehouse-space-surges/
https://chrisramsey.ck.page/ae6f9f468e
Shane Gore (he/him)
FUTURE PHX
(602) 315-2734
shane@futurephx.org
www.futurephx.org
The People Shape The Future.
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Thank you,
Greg Harmon
Planner I
Planning Division
602.495.7602
City of Phoenix
Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003

12/4/23, 4:31 PM
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12/4/23, 4:30 PM
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Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Fwd: Continued Case for Z-32-23-3
Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 at 1:41 PM
To: Marty Hall <martyhall16@gmail.com>, terrym4118@gmail.com
Cc: PHX LUV <hello@phxluv.com>, Julia Taggart <jtaggartjenkins@gmail.com>
Hi Marty & Terry,
I'm following up on my prior email to continue our dialogue in the spirit of openness and collaboration.
During the community meeting on October 28, 2023, I believe we all heard the same thing: a resounding rejection of both the proposed use
as a self storage facility, and specific concerns about the plan to abandon the city street adjacent to the Daltons' vehicle gate.
In my previous email below, I shared two potential alternative uses for the site that would be more compatible with the surrounding area,
and sensitive to community concerns. As several community members said at our meeting—we acknowledge and gladly accept our role to
work with you in good faith to find a solution that provides a reasonable return on the property investment, while also supporting the
community's goals.
To be clear, I believe that even the existing R1-10 zoning provides for a viable and handsomely profitable development of the land as four
single family homes—despite the suggestion that potential buyers would be put off by driving a quarter mile through commercial zoning
(something that's not uncommon with the development patterns in this city).
Collectively the community has made a strong effort to engage with you about this project. If your application remains unchanged at the
next relevant hearing—I can say without reservation that you will face strong community opposition. You've acknowledged a number of
times that you have no means or intention of following through on the development of a self storage facility if your application is granted.
The Planning Commission and the community have a right to know prior to granting your application what will be developed on the site.
I look forward to further constructive discussion.
Shane Gore (he/him)
FUTURE PHX
(602) 315-2734
shane@futurephx.org
www.futurephx.org
The People Shape The Future.
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From:
Steve and Par P <steveandpar@gmail.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 3:43 PM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Re: Item #13, Application # Z-32-23-3 (opposition to rezoning)
ToPlanningCommission:
Weareresidentslivingwithin1mileofthelocationoftherequestedrezoningof1602EDesertCoveAvefromR1Ͳ10to
CͲ3andstronglyopposethisrezoning.Withthehousingshortage,continuedrisingrents,andcontinuallyrisinghousing
coststhroughoutPhoenix,rezoninganexistingresidentialparcelintoacommercialparcelonlymakestheseserious
problemsevenworse.Withalmost8000evictionsinPhoenixinbothSeptember2023andOctober2023,allthese
seriousproblemswillcontinuetogetworse.https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/11/03/metroͲ
phoenixͲevictionͲfilingsͲsoarͲtoͲrecordͲinͲoctober/71382159007/[azcentral.com]
Pleaseconsiderthatresidentsneedhousing(shelter)beforetheyneedastoragefacilityandthatresidentialhousing
substantiallyoutweighstheneedforastoragefacilityintoday'shousingcrisis.Please,Please,Pleaseconsiderthe
ramificationsofapprovingthistypeofrezoningthatwillhurtresidentsthroughoutPhoenixandpleasedenythis
rezoning.Thankyou.
StevePamperin
ParShahpar

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From:
Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Sent:
Monday, December 11, 2023 9:45 AM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Cc:
Julia Taggart; PHX LUV
Subject:
Letter regarding Planning Commission Results December 7, 2023
Attachments:
2023-12-11 Letter to PC Z-32-23-3_FINAL.pdf
Goodmorning,
PleasefindattachedmylettertothePlanningCommissionregardingtheoutcomeofcaseZͲ32Ͳ23Ͳ3fromDecember7,
2023.
Thankyou!
ShaneGore(he/him)
FUTUREPHX
(602) 315Ͳ2734
shane@futurephx.org
www.futurephx.org[futurephx.org]
The People Shape The Future.

Monday, December 11, 2023
Re: Z-32-23-3
Planning Commission
City of Phoenix
200 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Subject: Results of Planning Commission Hearing December 7, 2023
Dear Commissioners:
I write you today to express my sincere gratitude for the result of your recent vote on case 
Z-32-23-3. My fellow organizers and I put significant time and energy into delivering a 
compelling argument in opposition to the proposed project, and it is incredibly rewarding to 
see that effort carefully considered by your esteemed body. 
In anticipation that the applicant may choose to appeal your decision, there are a few matters 
that I would like to clarify for the record.
1.
At the October 5, 2023 Planning Commission, the commission indicated agreement with 
the overwhelming public feedback, that more community engagement would be 
appropriate for the project. Subsequent to this meeting, neither the Applicant nor his 
Representative made any further effort to actually engage the community.
Concerned that the 30 day continuance would expire without accomplishing anything, my 
fellow organizers and I took the initiative to schedule a public meeting—including obtaining 
an appropriate venue; publicizing the date, time and location of the meeting; informing the 
community about the project proposal; and facilitating the meeting.
Ahead of the community meeting, I had a telephone conversation with Mr. Hall on October 
23, 2023 where I provided background on the community’s concerns and potential ideas 
that could gain support from the community. I followed up that phone conversation with an 
email to Mr. Hall on October 24, 2023 with a link to a Texas “missing middle” development 
called Boston Commons. 
During that public meeting on October 28, 2023, a number of neighborhood leaders 
representing their communities expressed overwhelming opposition to the project as 
proposed. There was no public support for the project at this meeting. Notably, there was 
near-unanimous support for collaborating with the applicant to identify some kind of project 
that the community could support.
The neighboring property owner—Dalton Air Conditioning—expressed their concerns about 
the Applicant’s intention to abandon Mescal Street, which Dalton requires use of in order to 
access their property with delivery trucks and tractor trailers. The Applicant indicated he 
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was open to modifying the proposed abandonment, while his Representative remained 
non-committal about any changes to their proposed plan. 
At the conclusion of the community meeting, it was agreed with the applicant and his 
representative that they would voluntarily continue their case for another 30 days to allow 
more time for engagement. 
2.
At the November 2, 2023 Planning Commission, I indicated to the commission that 
communications with the applicant and his representative had been “constructive, but not 
productive”, meaning that there had been successful communication between the two 
sides, but that no forward progress had yet been made. 
The Commission granted an additional 30 day continuance. 
3.
There were no communications between the applicant and the community until November 
13, 2023, when Mr. Hall forwarded an email from staff which included the next hearing date
— December 7, 2023. 
I responded to Mr. Hall via email on November 14, 2023 and shared additional ideas that 
could potentially win the community’s support. One of these ideas was an alternative 
storage model called Small Bay Warehouse, or more commonly “Contractor Garages”. The 
other idea was an affordable housing project recently heard by the Commission under case 
Z-51-23 for a 40-unit affordable multi-family housing project.  
At the December 7, 2023 hearing, Mr. Hall mentioned the Resilient Living project and made 
comments dismissing the possibility of “affordable” for the subject property because of the 
lack of funding available for that type of project. 
I can’t speak to whether this was a lack of candor on Mr. Hall’s part, or simple confusion—
but the purpose of sharing the Resilient Living project with the applicant was to provide an 
example of how Planned Unit Development could be a tool to overcome some of the 
property’s features which he felt were barriers to development options other than self 
storage. The “affordable” aspect was not the suggestion. 
4.
I have now heard Mr. Hall repeatedly describe the subject property as being “surrounded 
by commercial zoning”—again, I’m not able to speak to whether this is a lack of candor on 
Mr. Hall’s part, or just a result of poor due diligence on his part—but this is factually 
incorrect.  
Enclosed here is an infographic I developed ahead of the October 28, 2023 community 
meeting. Analysis of the subject property’s boundaries reveal that just 12% of those 
property lines are currently shared with C-3 zoning as the property exists today. When 
analyzed “as proposed” (including combination of the adjoining parcel), still only 18% of 
the property lines are shared with C-3 zoned parcels. 
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I believe the more relevant analysis is to look at the actual land uses surrounding the 
proposed project. Viewed in this way, the reason the subject property is zoned R1-10 
becomes rather obvious—the development pattern in this area of Cave Creek Road locates 
more intensive commercial uses along Cave Creek Road, with less intense residential uses 
emerging as development moves away from Cave Creek Road.  
5.
Another frequent refrain heard from Mr. Hall has been some form of “well—if you don’t want 
storage—then what do you think it should be?”. I have heard him repeat this comment in 
multiple hearings and conversations. It’s not clear that Mr. Hall’s bias in favor of his client 
allows him to recognize that perhaps rezoning from residential to commercial is the 
proverbial “trying to put a square peg in a round hole”.  
Specifically—I wonder if Mr. Hall realizes that perhaps the reason he’s having so much 
trouble finding a suitable commercial development for the subject property could be that 
residential zoning is already the most appropriate zoning for this particular parcel. His 
client’s desire for commercial development may simply be incompatible with the property 
he owns. 
Once again, I want to reiterate how grateful our communities are for the commission’s 
thoughtful vote to deny this rezoning application. You’ve taken a big step in the direction of 
supporting neighborhoods, and more specifically supporting development that adds to and 
builds the fabric of our communities, rather than tearing them down. 
Thank you. We wish you warm greetings and joyful holiday celebrations this season. 
Sincerely, 
Shane Gore 
FUTURE PHX 
Enclosures: 
• Flyer “A Case Against Self Storage” 
• Flyer “Z-32-23-3 Community Meeting” 
• Email dated October 24, 2023 at 8:34AM “Boston Commons Project” 
• Email dated November 14, 2023 at 8:56AM “Fwd: Continued Case for Z-32-23-3” 
• Email dated November 16, 2023 at 1:41PM “Fwd: Continued Case for Z-32-23-3” 
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A Case Against
SELF STORAGE
Storage doesn’t contribute to communities. 
Self storage is already overabundant. 
• Stuff doesn’t pay taxes.
• Stuff doesn’t buy groceries.
• Stuff can’t eat at local 
restaurants or buy drinks at 
neighborhood bars.
• Stuff doesn’t get counted in 
the decennial U.S. Census, or 
bring public school dollars to 
the community.
QUICK FACTS
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2
There’s a housing shortage, Jack! 
EXISTING STORAGE WITHIN
RADIUS OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
1
MILE
5
MILES
10
MILES
0
50
100
150
200
169
42
4
NUMBER OF FACILITIES
STOP
Zoning is decided by the 
community*—it is not part of 
a landowner’s property rights 
“entitlements”. 
Before zoning is changed—
what does the community 
want or need?
*OFFICIAL BODIES MAKE FINAL DECISIONS—BUT COMMUNITY INPUT CAN 
MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RUBBER STAMP AND SOMETHING BETTER.
Self storage provides a useful service to a wide variety 
of city residents. On the other hand—it can also fuel our 
cultural attachment to Stuff—while the facilities rob our 
communities of the people density they need to be 
vibrant and for the ecosystem of the community to 
thrive.
For example: Vital community assets like grocery 
stores have a business structure that requires a certain 
volume of sales to sustain full-service operations 
including meats, seafood, and fresh produce. Any 
development activity which reduces people density in 
the community is an attack on the community grocery 
store, and a vote in favor of food deserts.
Big Storage has been booming and flush with cash for 
over five years—scooping up valuable underdeveloped or 
vacant property at virtually any price.
This strategy is not based on a market-driven demand for 
storage. It’s based on a greedy strategy of continuous 
corporate growth by way of a) flooding the market with 
inventory (new storage units/square footage) and b) 
denying prime locations from their competitors to reduce 
pressure on their profits.
Communities struggling with preservation, decline, and 
renewal need more diversity—of land uses, businesses, 
people, housing types, and many other small contributors 
to incremental improvement and stronger neighborhoods.
What should this property be? Every voice in the 
community counts—whether you own property, lease a 
commercial space, or rent an apartment—you have a say 
in shaping the future of your community.

PROJECT 
FACTS
AREA
(ACRES)
CURRENT 
ZONING
CURRENT 
HOUSING 
UNITS
POTENTIAL 
HOUSING 
UNITS
REQUESTED 
ZONING
PLANNED 
HOUSING 
UNITS
Subject 
Parcel
1.1996 R1-10
2
?
C-3
0
Adjoining 
Parcel
0.3049
C-3
0
?
-
0
Combined 
Property
1.5045
-
2
?
C-3
0
SITE INFO
ADJOINING LAND USE
C-3
0
R-3
9%
STREET
5%
PARKS/
OPEN SPACE
74%
C-3
12%
EXISTING
STREET
5%
EXISTING
R-3
19%
STREET
7%
PARKS/
OPEN SPACE
56%
C-3
18%
AS PROPOSED
LAND USE MAP
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
PARKS/OPEN SPACE
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How does the 
proposal contribute 
to the community? 
Z-32-23-3: Application to rezone 1.20 acres located approximately 360 feet east of the southeast 
corner of Cave Creek Road and Mescal Street from R1-10 (Single-Family Residence District) to 
C-3 (General Commercial) to allow commercial uses (self-service storage warehouse).  
COMMUNITY MEETING
WHEN: 
WHERE: 
WHO: 
WHAT: 
WHY: 
October 28, 2023 10am-noon 
Sunnyslope Historical Society—737 East Hatcher Road 
Open to the public—community participation strongly encouraged! 
Re-zoning application Z-32-23-3 (details below) 
Zoning decisions set the direction and shape the future of 
communities—this meeting provides an opportunity for the public 
to be heard on the proposal.
• Single-family detached housing? 
• Mixed-use Live/Work space? 
• Trailhead & parking for mountain preserves? 
• City park? 
• Something else?
What do you think it should be? 
Existing R1-10 Zoning Allows
• Single-Family, Detached 
• Multifamily Development
Requested C-3 Zoning Allows
• Adult Bookstore 
• Commercial Ammunition Loading 
• Amusement Park 
• Auctioneers’ Auditorium 
• Auto Body Shop 
• Auto Rental & Leasing 
• Bottled or containerized fuel, 
storage, distribution, & retail sales 
• Camper Sales 
• Car Wash 
• Cleaning Compounds Storage 
• Commercial Radio or RV Tower or 
Transmitting Station 
• Firewood Storage 
• Insecticides Storage & Distribution 
• Shooting Gallery 
• Tire Repair & Recapping 
• Used & New Car Sales
COME SHARE 
YOUR FEEDBACK!
 WHILE WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION—  
 PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THE  
 SUNNYSLOPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 
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Z-32-23-3 Application to re-zone 1602 E Desert Cove Avenue
PROPOSED SITE PLAN
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS
Thank you to Sunnyslope Historical Society for hosting this community meeting.
Founded in 1989, Sunnyslope Historical Society’s mission is to 
preserve its past for its future through researching, collecting, 
preserving, and sharing the history of this intriguing 
community many have called home. As a non-profit 501(c)3 
the Society, with its members and volunteers, also operates a 
community museum and archive. The Society also maintains a 
research library, and hosts several events, special exhibits and 
programs throughout the year in support of its goals. 
THIS MEETING IS FREE AND OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. 
PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THIS LOCAL NON-PROFIT WITH AN IN-PERSON DONATION 
AT THE MEETING, OR A DIGITAL DONATION AT WWW.SUNNYSLOPEHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG
Applicant requests re-zoning 
of the subject property from 
R1-10 to C-3, to be combined 
with applicant’s adjoining C-3 
property for development into 
a self storage facility. 
The proposed site layout 
includes five single-story metal 
storage buildings, and 
requires abandonment of the 
existing street west of the 
property. Abandonment may 
affect neighboring property 
owners.
PROJECT NARRATIVE
PROJECT LOCATION

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Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Boston Commons Project
Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 8:34 AM
To: martyhall16@gmail.com
Good morning Marty,
This is the project I mentioned on the phone yesterday when I was talking about Missing Middle housing. It's an interesting concept and
something we need more of in Phoenix.
https://bostoncommons.co/community/
A Healthy Alternative: A home is more than a house, it is the building block of community. Boston Commons is a 10 unit complex that
offers a variety of rental housing options including freestanding single-family homes, duplexes, and co-living suites to help bring together
a vibrant and diverse group of residents.
Shane Gore
FUTURE PHX
(602) 315-2734
shane@futurephx.org
www.futurephx.org
The People Shape The Future.

12/4/23, 4:31 PM
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Fwd: Continued Case for Z-32-23-3
Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 8:56 AM
To: Marty Hall <martyhall16@gmail.com>
Cc: Julia Taggart <jtaggartjenkins@gmail.com>, PHX LUV <hello@phxluv.com>
Good morning Marty,
Thanks for sending this over.
Have you and Mr. Maglio had a chance to explore alternative projects for the site? As you know, the community will
not support the application as it currently stands, even with your assurance that the self storage will not be built.
Here's a link to a dropbox folder with the project files for the affordable multi-family project that I mentioned at our last
community meeting:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/p0fj6vc5jycqfsavusnrg/h?rlkey=pjhczex209owpttgy537salwp&dl=0
Obviously, the site is much different and doesn't have the same challenges as your site. But it's a great example of
how PUD zoning can be a tool to overcome certain site characteristics that may otherwise appear to be a dealbreaker
at first glance. The affordable project is utilizing the PUD to alter zoning requirements related to the property
wall/fence and the number of parking stalls. 
Here are a couple of articles about Contractor Garages aka Small Bay Warehouse:
https://kern.al/idea/self-storages-hotter-cousin
https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/under-the-radar-small-bay-warehouse-space-surges/
https://chrisramsey.ck.page/ae6f9f468e
Shane Gore (he/him)
FUTURE PHX
(602) 315-2734
shane@futurephx.org
www.futurephx.org
The People Shape The Future.
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Thank you,
Greg Harmon
Planner I
Planning Division
602.495.7602
City of Phoenix
Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003

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12/4/23, 4:30 PM
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Fwd: Continued Case for Z-32-23-3
Shane Gore <shane@futurephx.org>
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 at 1:41 PM
To: Marty Hall <martyhall16@gmail.com>, terrym4118@gmail.com
Cc: PHX LUV <hello@phxluv.com>, Julia Taggart <jtaggartjenkins@gmail.com>
Hi Marty & Terry,
I'm following up on my prior email to continue our dialogue in the spirit of openness and collaboration.
During the community meeting on October 28, 2023, I believe we all heard the same thing: a resounding rejection of both the proposed use
as a self storage facility, and specific concerns about the plan to abandon the city street adjacent to the Daltons' vehicle gate.
In my previous email below, I shared two potential alternative uses for the site that would be more compatible with the surrounding area,
and sensitive to community concerns. As several community members said at our meeting—we acknowledge and gladly accept our role to
work with you in good faith to find a solution that provides a reasonable return on the property investment, while also supporting the
community's goals.
To be clear, I believe that even the existing R1-10 zoning provides for a viable and handsomely profitable development of the land as four
single family homes—despite the suggestion that potential buyers would be put off by driving a quarter mile through commercial zoning
(something that's not uncommon with the development patterns in this city).
Collectively the community has made a strong effort to engage with you about this project. If your application remains unchanged at the
next relevant hearing—I can say without reservation that you will face strong community opposition. You've acknowledged a number of
times that you have no means or intention of following through on the development of a self storage facility if your application is granted.
The Planning Commission and the community have a right to know prior to granting your application what will be developed on the site.
I look forward to further constructive discussion.
Shane Gore (he/him)
FUTURE PHX
(602) 315-2734
shane@futurephx.org
www.futurephx.org
The People Shape The Future.
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