Attachment C - VPC Summary-Info - Z-37-22-2.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2022-11-02)

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary
Z-37-22-2
INFORMATION ONLY
Date of VPC Meeting
August 1, 2022
Request From
C-2
Request To
PUD
Location
Approximately 320 feet north of the northwest corner of
32nd Street and Union Hills Drive
VPC DISCUSSION:
No members of the public registered to speak on this item.
Carolyn Oberholtzer, representing the applicant with BFSO Law, introduced herself
and stated that the proposed PUD Narrative seeks to allow existing C-2 zoning uses in
addition to an electric vehicle body repair center. Ms. Oberholtzer discussed the location
of the site, existing General Plan designation, and surrounding zoning districts in the
area. Ms. Oberholtzer discussed automobile uses allowed in the C-2 zoning district,
adding that the proposed electric vehicle repair center would conduct work indoors. Ms.
Oberholtzer stated that some electric vehicle dealerships are usually located in malls
now and need satellite repair facilities. Ms. Oberholtzer discussed the proposed site
plan, indicating that an existing loading dock was proposed to be enclosed along 32nd
Street. Ms. Oberholtzer discussed site photos, proposed building elevations and
landscape standards. Ms. Oberholtzer concluded the presentation by stating that she
anticipates returning to the Village Planning Committee for recommendation on
September 12, 2022.
Questions from the Committee:
Robert Goodhue asked if the intent was to only allow electric vehicle repair. Why not
allow vehicle repair for all types of cars? Ms. Oberholtzer responded that the PUD
Narrative would only allow the repair of electric vehicles as written.
Marc Soronson asked if there will be specific landscape standards in the PUD
Narrative. Ms. Oberholtzer responded that the PUD Narrative will incorporate
landscape standards that mirror those required in the C-2 zoning district which range
from 2-inch to 4-inch caliper trees.
Jennifer Hall asked if another zoning district allows electric vehicle repair. Ms.
Oberholtzer stated that automobile repair is allowed in the C-3 zoning district and other
districts of higher intensity. Ms. Hall responded that electric vehicle repair appears less
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882
intense than conventional automobile repair. Ms. Oberholtzer agreed and stated that
this type of repair involves more computer programming.

Alex Popovic asked if repair of electric batteries would take place at this facility. Ms.
Oberholtzer responded that there would be battery replacement, but not battery
storage at this facility.

Vice Chair Joe Lesher stated that he would like to ensure that proposed lighting will
not impact the existing residents adjoining the property. Ms. Oberholtzer responded
that current lighting on the site will be maintained as it exists today.

Roy Wise asked if there will be a need for special fire suppression systems in case of a
battery fire. Ms. Oberholtzer responded that her team is working with the Phoenix Fire
Department on adequate fire protection requirements.