Attachment E - PC Summary - Z-SP-4-22-7.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
October 6, 2022 
ITEM NO: 10 
DISTRICT NO.: 7
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-SP-4-22-7 (Companion Case Z-32-22-7) (Continued from 9/1/2022)
Location: 
Approximately 460 feet south of the southwest corner of 83rd Avenue and 
Buckeye Road 
From: 
C-2 (Pending C-2 HGT/WVR)
To: 
C-2 HGT/WVR SP
Acreage:
2.55
Proposal:
Self-service storage facility and all underlying C-2 uses. 
Applicant: 
SAFStor Real Estate Company, LLC 
Owner: 
Dolce Vita Development, LLC 
Representative: 
Michael Maerowitz, Snell & Wilmer, LLP 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Estrella 8/16/2022 Continued. Vote: 5-2.  
Estrella 9/20/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation with a modification and additional 
stipulations. Vote: 9-2-2.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Estrella Village Planning Committee 
recommendation, with a deletion. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Vice-Chair Mangum made a MOTION to approve Z-SP-4-22-7, per the Estrella 
Village Planning Committee recommendation, with the exception of Stipulation No. 11. 
 
Maker: Vice-Chair Mangum 
 
Second: Gorraiz 
Vote: 8-1 (Perez) 
Absent: None   
Opposition Present: No  
Findings: 
1.
The proposed zoning is consistent with the General Plan Use Map designation of
Commercial and the Estrella Village Plan Land Use Map designation of Commercial.
2.
The proposal will develop a vacant property and as stipulated, will be compatible with
surrounding land uses.
3.
The development, as stipulated, will incorporate design and landscaping features
that enhance the location, consistent with the Estrella Village Plan.
ATTACHMENT E

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date stamped 
April 18, 2022, as modified by the following stipulations and approved by the Planning 
and Development Department.  
 
 
2. 
A minimum building setback of 100 feet shall be required along the south property line.  
 
 
3. 
The maximum building height shall be 36 feet. FOR A SELF-SERVICE STORAGE 
WAREHOUSE FACILITY. ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM 
BUILDING HEIGHT OF 2 STORIES NOT TO EXCEED 30 FEET. 
 
 
4.  
The development shall conform with the Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping 
Program landscape pallet and landscaping standards along arterial streets in the 
Estrella Village, except as otherwise noted herein, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.  
 
 
5. 
The south landscape setback shall be planted with minimum 50% 2-inch caliper and 
minimum 50% 3-inch caliper large canopy, drought tolerant trees, planted 20 feet on 
center or in equivalent groupings, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
Evergreen trees shall be planted within the landscape setback along the south 
perimeter of the site, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
7. 
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. 
 
 
8. 
All uncovered surface parking lot area shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch caliper 
size large canopy drought tolerant shade trees. Landscaping shall be dispersed 
throughout the parking area and achieve 25% shade at maturity, as approved by 
Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
9. 
A minimum of 4 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U 
and/or artistic racks dispersed throughout the site 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. 
All sidewalks along 83rd Avenue shall be detached with a landscape strip located 
between the sidewalk and back of curb following the most recent Cross Section of the 
Street Classification Map and planted to the following standards, as approved and/or 
modified by the Planning and Development department.  
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees 
to provide a minimum 75% shade.  
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation maintained no higher than 24 inches to provide a 
minimum of 75% 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.   
 
 
11. 
THE DEVELOPER SHALL RESERVE FOUR (4) STORAGE UNITS (MINIMUM SIZE 
10 FEET BY 10 FEET) FOR USE BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR 
PERSONS IN NEED FREE OF CHARGE: OF THESE STORAGE UNITS, ONE (1) 
STORAGE UNITS MAY BE RESERVED FOR A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION 
FOR USE AS A MEETING ROOM; AND THREE (3) STORAGE UNITS (OR 4 IF THE 
OTHER UNIT IS NOT BEING USES AS A MEETING SPACE) SHALL BE 
RESERVED FOR STORAGE PURPOSES FOR PERSONS IN NEED AS 
INDIVIDUALS BY THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OR DEVELOPER (SUCH AS 
VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR PERSONS EVICTED FROM THEIR 
HOME). 
 
 
12. 
11. 
ANY FUTURE PLANNING HEARING OFFICER ACTION TO MODIFY THESE 
STIPULATIONS SHALL REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING: 
 
 
 
A. 
ENHANCED PUBLIC NOTIFICATION TO INCLUDE NOTICE OF THE 
APPLICATION TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF THE 
SUBJECT SITE AND CITY REGISTERED NEIGHBORHOOD 
ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE SUBJECT SITE. 
 
 
 
B. 
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ESTRELLA VILLAGE PLANNING 
COMMITTEE. 
 
 
13. 
12. 
THE DEVELOPER SHALL CONSTRUCT A RESTRICTED RIGHT-IN/RIGHT-OUT 
DRIVEWAY ALONG 83RD AVENUE, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND 
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. THE DEVELOPER SHALL COMPLETE THE 
APPLICATION AND DEDICATE AND CONSTRUCT ALL NECESSARY 
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL 
IMPROVEMENTS AND POWER DISTRICT DESIGNATED LANDS OR AS 
MODIFIED BY THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
11. 
14. 
13. 
 
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.   
 
 
12. 
15. 
14. 
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. 
 
 
13. 
16. 
15. 
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. 
 
This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact  
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