Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-37-21-4.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
October 7, 2021 
ITEM NO: 10 
DISTRICT NO.: 4
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-37-21-4
Location: 
Approximately 207 feet north of the northeast corner of 17th Avenue 
and Colter Street 
From:
R-3
To: 
WU Code T4:2 Solano 
Acreage:
0.50 
Proposal: 
Multifamily residential 
Applicant: 
Scott Evans, Ryker I, LLC 
Owner: 
Scott Evans, Ryker I, LLC 
Representative: William F. Allison, Withey Morris, PLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Alhambra 9/28/2021 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 11-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Alhambra Village Planning 
Committee recommendation, with additional stipulations. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner McCabe made a MOTION to approve Z-37-21-4, per the 
Alhambra Village Planning Committee recommendation, with the additional stipulation as 
read into the record and add Stipulation No. 4.d. to require minimum building setbacks of 
15 feet along the east property line. 
 
Maker: McCabe 
 
Second: Gaynor 
 
Vote: 9-0 
Absent: None   
 
Opposition Present: Yes 
Attachment D

Findings: 
 
1. 
The development advances the vision and recommendations contained in the 
Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework and the Solano 
Transit Oriented Development Policy Plan. 
 
 
2. 
The development, as stipulated, is compatible with the context of the area and 
utilizes setbacks and other design considerations to promote compatibility both 
in the short-term and upon the redevelopment of the site. 
 
 
3. 
The development will create additional housing options in line with the Housing 
Phoenix Plan’s goal of preserving or creating 50,000 housing units by 2030. 
 
Stipulations: 
 
1.  
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any units beyond seven, 
the developer shall detach the public sidewalk in compliance with Chapter 
1312(E)(1)(c) of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance and provide a minimum 75 
percent shade, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with the 
creation of a comfortable pedestrian environment. If the site plan is modified in 
accordance with Stipulation No. 4, the conditions of this stipulation shall be 
superseded by the provisions of the Walkable Urban Code. 
 
 
2. 
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any units beyond seven, 
the developer shall provide secure bicycle parking for residents at a rate of 0.25 
spaces per unit and Inverted-U style racks for 4 bicycles per the installation 
requirements of Chapter 13 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. If the site plan is modified in 
accordance with Stipulation No. 4, the conditions of this stipulation shall be 
superseded by the provisions of the Walkable Urban Code. 
 
 
3. 
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any units beyond seven, 
all on-site pedestrian pathways and required amenity areas shall be shaded to 
a minimum 50 percent through vegetative methods, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. If the site plan is modified in 
accordance with Stipulation No. 4, the conditions of this stipulation shall be 
superseded by the provisions of the Walkable Urban Code. 
 
 
4. 
A conceptual site plan and elevations shall be administratively approved by the 
Planning Hearing Officer prior to preliminary site plan approval with specific 
regard to the inclusion of the below elements for any expansion or modification 
to the buildings on the site exceeding 10 percent from the site plan date 
stamped June 11, 2021. This review is for conceptual purposes only. Specific 
development standards and requirements will be determined by the Planning 
and Development Department.  
 
a. 
Shaded and detached sidewalks. 
 
b. 
Frontage types oriented to 17th Avenue.

c. 
Maximum building setbacks of 15 feet along 17th Avenue. 
 
d. 
Minimum building setbacks of 15 feet along the east property line. 
 
 
5. 
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. 
 
 
6. 
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. 
 
 
7. 
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. 
 
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