Attachment E - PC Summary - Z-SP-5-22-1.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
November 3, 2022 
ITEM NO: 12 
DISTRICT NO.: 1
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-SP-5-22-1 (Companion Case Z-47-22-1)
Location: 
Southwest corner of 35th Avenue and Paradise Lane 
From: 
C-1 (Pending C-2)
To:
C-2 SP
Acreage:
1.56
Proposal:
Self-service storage facility 
Applicant: 
David E. Richert 
Owner: 
Sunrise 1, LLC 
Representative: 
David E. Richert 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Deer Valley 10/13/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 7-2.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff memo dated November 3, 
2022, with a modification and a deletion of a stipulation. 
Motion Discussion: Commissioner Busching agreed with the applicant’s request to modify 
Stipulation No. 7 to reduce the width of the multi-use trail easement to 25 feet; and to delete 
Stipulation No. 11 regarding the restricted driveway access along 35th Avenue. 
Motion details: Commissioner Busching made a MOTION to approve Z-SP-5-22-1, per the staff 
memo dated November 3, 2022, with a modification to Stipulation No. 7 and deletion of 
Stipulation No. 11, as requested by the applicant. 
 
Maker: Commissioner Busching 
Second: Commissioner Gorraiz 
Vote: 7-2 (Perez, Mangum)  
Absent: 0 
 
Opposition Present: Yes 
Findings: 
1.
Self-service storage facilities are allowed in the C-2 district with a Special Permit
(Section 647.A.2.i). The proposal meets all the Special Permit conditions.
2.
The proposed development is appropriate at this location, is consistent with the
scale and existing uses in the surrounding area and serves as a buffer between
the single-family neighborhood and the major arterial street.
3.
The proposal will provide low intensity commercial development on an underutilized
parcel and will facilitate pedestrian-oriented design and promote a safer walking
environment.
ATTACHMENT E

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The maximum building height shall be 20 12 feet. 
 
 
2. 
A minimum building setback of 28 25 feet shall be required along the west property 
line. 
 
 
3. 
The primary customer parking area shall be located on the southeast quadrant of the 
site, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
The applicant shall provide a 25-foot by 25-foot enhanced landscape area at the 
northeast corner of the site to include a minimum of two 4-inch caliper trees with five 
5-gallon shrubs per tree and raised flower beds to compliment the landscape theme, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5.  
The developer shall construct a minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk and 
minimum 11-foot-wide landscape strip located between the sidewalk and back of curb, 
along the west side of 35th Avenue, planted to the following standards and as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 75 percent two-inch caliper single-trunk drought-tolerant shade trees 
and 25 percent three-inch caliper single-trunk drought-tolerant shade trees 
planted a minimum of 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings and provide 
a minimum of 75 percent shade at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 75 percent live coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment. 
 
 
6. 
The developer shall construct a minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk and 
minimum 8-foot-wide landscape strip located between the sidewalk and back of curb, 
along the south side of Paradise Lane, planted to the following standards and as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 75 percent two-inch caliper single-trunk drought-tolerant shade trees 
and 25 percent three-inch caliper single-trunk drought-tolerant trees planted a 
minimum of 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings and provide a 
minimum of 75 percent shade at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 75 percent live coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment. 
 
 
7. 
A 3025-foot wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated along the south 
side of Paradise Lane and a minimum 10-foot wide multi-use trail (MUT) shall be 
constructed within the easement, in accordance with the MAG supplemental detail 
indicated in Section 429 and as modified or approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.

8. 
Where pedestrian pathways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall be constructed 
of decorative pavers, stamped, or colored concrete, or other pavement treatments that 
visually contrasts with parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
9. 
A minimum of 4 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U 
and/or artistic racks installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix 
Zoning Ordinance, or in a secure room, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
The developer shall construct a bus stop pad along southbound 35th Avenue with 
right-of-way dedication as necessary. The design shall be according to City of 
Phoenix Standard Detail P1260 with a depth of 10 feet and located from the 
intersection of Paradise Lane according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1258. 
 
 
11. 
The developer shall construct a modified P-1243-3 right-in / right-out and left-in 
only driveway along 35th Avenue, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department and Street Transportation Department. 
 
 
1211. The developer shall dedicate minimum 30-feet of right-of-way for the south half of 
Paradise Lane, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
1312. The developer shall dedicate minimum 55-feet of right-of-way for the west half of 35th 
Avenue, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
1413. The developer shall construct all streets within and adjacent to the development with 
paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, streetlights, median islands, landscaping 
and other incidentals, as per plans approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. All improvements shall comply with all ADA accessibility standards. 
 
 
1514. In the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, the 
developer shall immediately cease all ground-disturbing activities within a 33-foot 
radius of the discovery, notify the City Archaeologist, and allow time for the 
Archaeology Office to properly assess the materials. 
 
 
1615. Prior to preliminary site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 
waiver of claims form. The waiver shall be recorded with the Maricopa County 
Recorder's Office and delivered to the City to be included in the rezoning application 
file for record. 
 
 
1716. NO SIGNAGE SHALL BE LOCATED ALONG PARADISE LANE, AS APPROVED BY 
THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
1817. NO DIGITAL OR NEON SIGNAGE OR GRAPHICS SHALL BE ALLOWED. 
 
 
1918. ANY VEHICULAR ACCESS ALONG PARADISE LANE SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO 
EMERGENCY VEHICLE USE ONLY. THE GATE AND FENCE SHALL BE 
WROUGHT IRON WITH SLATS TO COMPLIMENT THE BUILDING AND ROOF 
MATERIALS, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
2019. A MINIMUM 8-FOOT-HIGH WALL SHALL BE PROVIDED ALONG THE WEST SIDE 
OF THE SITE, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT. THIS WALL SHALL EITHER REPLACE THE EXISTING SHARED

WALL OR A NEW WALL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED ADJACENT TO THE 
EXISTING WALL. 
 
This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact Les 
Scott at 602-261-8980, leslie.scott@phoenix.gov or TTY: Use 7-1-1.