Attachment D - Addendum A - Z-41-21-7.pdf

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ADDENDUM A 
Staff Report: Z-41-21-7 
September 20, 2021 
 
Laveen Village Planning Committee 
Meeting Date 
September 13, 2021 
Planning Commission Hearing Date 
October 7, 2021 
Request From: 
S-1 (Approved C-2/CP-GCP) (14.56 acres) 
Request To: 
C-2 HGT/WVR DNS/WVR (14.56 acres) 
Proposed Use 
Multifamily residential with a height and density 
waiver 
Location 
Approximately 615 feet north of the northwest 
corner of 59th Avenue and Dobbins Road 
Owner 
The Williams Family Living 1996 Trust 
Applicant 
Anne Healy, P.B. Bell 
Representative 
Manjula M. Vaz, Gammage & Burnham, PLC  
Staff Recommendation 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
 
The purpose of this addendum is to revise the staff recommended stipulations to modify 
language pertaining to the relocation of existing irrigation facilities. The applicant has 
coordinated with the Street Transportation Department to clarify the language in 
Stipulation No. 23 to allow for the removal of existing underground irrigation facilities. 
The previous stipulation language limited it to undergrounding and relocation only. 
 
On September 13, 2021, the Laveen Village Planning Committee heard this request and 
denied it by a vote of 11-0.  
 
Staff recommends approval subject to the following revised stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan and 
elevations date stamped August 30, 2021, as modified by the following 
stipulations and approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
2. 
The buildings along 59th Avenue, as depicted on the site plan date stamped 
August 31, 2021, shall not exceed a maximum height of 2 stories and 30 feet. 
Other buildings on the site shall not exceed a maximum height of 3 stories and 40 
feet.

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3. 
The developer shall construct a 10-foot-wide public Shared Use Path (SUP) along 
59th Avenue, which 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. The landscape area between the sidewalk and back of curb 
shall be planted to the following standards, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper shade trees that provide a minimum 75 percent 
shade at maturity. 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation maintained at a maximum height of 24 inches 
and achieve 75 percent live coverage. 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
4. 
A minimum landscape setback of 30 feet shall be required along 59th Avenue and 
shall be planted with minimum 50 percent 3-inch caliper, 50 percent 4-inch caliper 
large canopy drought-tolerant trees, 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, 
and five 5-gallon shrubs per tree, and 75 percent live groundcover, 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 a pedestrian environment. 
5. 
The required landscape setback along the interior property lines shall be planted 
with minimum 2-inch caliper trees at 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, 
and 75 percent live groundcover at maturity, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
6. 
The primary vehicular entrance to the development shall include the following 
elements, as approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
a. 
Pedestrian pathway connecting the interior of the development to the public 
sidewalk and shall be constructed of bricks, pavers, or similar material. 
b. 
The pedestrian pathway shall be detached from the vehicular driveway and 
lined with landscape areas on both sides of not less than 5 feet each. The 
landscape area shall be planted with drought-tolerant plant materials 
providing seasonal interest and 75 percent live cover. 
c. 
A mix of ornamental trees (no less than 2-inch caliper), shrubs (no less 
than five five-gallon shrubs per tree) and flower beds that will maintain a 
constant bloom throughout the year and 75 percent live cover, shall be 
provided along both sides of the entryway and within a landscaped median 
of no less than 5 feet in width.

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d. 
The driveway surface shall be constructed of decorative pavers, stamped 
or colored concrete, or another material, other than those used to pave the 
parking surfaces, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
7. 
Open view wrought iron fencing or a combination of maximum two feet of solid 
masonry topped by wrought iron open view fencing shall be utilized along 
pedestrian and vehicular entryway areas, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
8. 
Walls along the perimeter of the site shall include material and textural 
differences, such as stucco and/or split face block with a decorative element, such 
as tile or stamped designs, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
9. 
Decorative rail or similar fencing elements shall be provided along 59th Avenue, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
10. 
The development shall provide a minimum of 18 percent of open space. A 
minimum of three district open space areas shall be provided as depicted on the 
site plan date stamped August 30, 2021. Additionally, three benches or seating 
features shall be provided throughout the development within shaded areas. One 
of the benches or seating features shall be located within close proximity to the 
primary entryway along 59th Avenue. 
11. 
A central amenity and open space area shall be provided within close proximity to 
the primary vehicular entrance into the development, and include the following 
amenities at a minimum, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department: 
a. 
Swimming pool; 
b. 
Clubhouse. 
12. 
No more than 50 percent of the landscape areas within common areas or 10 
percent of the net lot area, whichever is less, should be planted in turf or high-
water use plants. Turf areas should be located only in the common open space 
areas, including retention basins, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
13. 
A system of pedestrian thoroughfares shall be provided at a minimum, as 
described below and as approved or modified by the Planning and Development 
Department: 
a. 
Pathways shall be illuminated by pedestrian scale lighting per Section 
1304(H)5.

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b. 
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 parking and drive aisle 
surfaces. Vehicular crossings shall be kept to a minimum. 
14. 
Active open space areas, with the exception of the pool, shall be shaded a 
minimum of 75 percent using architectural shade and/or shade trees at full 
maturity, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
15. 
Pedestrian paths internal within the site and connecting the public sidewalk shall 
be shaded to a minimum of 75 percent using architectural shade and/or shade 
trees at full maturity, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
16. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with a minimum 2-
inch caliper drought-tolerant shade trees. Landscaping shall be dispersed 
throughout the parking areas and achieve 25 percent shade at maturity, as 
approved by Planning and Development Department. 
17. 
The development shall incorporate bicycle infrastructure as described below and 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
a. Minimum of four bicycle parking spaces via inverted U-bicycle racks, artistic 
style bicycle racks or “Outdoor/Covered Facilities” shall be located near the 
vehicular entryway into the development or nearby amenity areas. All 
bicycle racks shall adhere to Appendix K of the Comprehensive Bicycle 
Master Plan. 
b. Secure bicycle parking for residents shall be provided at a minimum rate of 
0.25 spaces per residential unit, with a maximum of 50 spaces, and shall 
adhere to the standards in Section 1307.H of the Zoning Ordinance. 
c. One bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and maintained 
within close proximity to the primary vehicular entryway to the development. 
The bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided in an area of high 
visibility and separated from vehicular maneuvering areas, where 
applicable. The repair station shall include: standard repair tools affixed to 
the station; a tire gauge and pump affixed to the base of the station or the 
ground; and a bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and wheels to spin 
freely while making adjustments to the bike. 
18. 
The developer shall provide traffic calming measures at all vehicular points of 
ingress and egress to slow vehicles departing the development and crossing the 
public sidewalks, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
19. 
The developer shall dedicate minimum 55 feet of right-of-way for the west half of 
59th Avenue, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.

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20. 
The developer shall construct and landscape a 14-foot-wide median island along 
59th Avenue from Siesta Way to the northern edge of the development. A median 
opening shall be provided at 59th Avenue and Siesta Way for full access while the 
northern access shall be restricted to right-in/right-out only by the median island, 
as depicted on the site plan date stamped August 30, 2021 and as approved by 
the Street Transportation Department. 
21. 
The developer shall construct a detached sidewalk and minimum 13-foot-wide 
landscape area located between the back of curb and sidewalk as required by the 
CM Cross Section along the west side of 59th Avenue, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
22. 
The developer shall submit a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) to the City for this 
development. No preliminary approval of plans shall be granted until the study is 
reviewed and approved by the City. The TIS shall include signal warrant analysis 
for the intersections of 59th Avenue and Dobbins Road and 59th Avenue and 
South Mountain Boulevard. The developer shall be responsible for any additional 
dedications and construction and/or contribute funds in escrow for the traffic 
signals, as required by the approved TIS. 
23. 
Existing irrigation facilities along any existing and or proposed right-of-way shall 
be EITHER REMOVED FROM CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY OR undergrounded and 
relocated outside of City right-of-way. Contact SRP to identify existing land rights 
and establish the appropriate process to REMOVE OR relocate the facility. 
Relocations that require additional dedications or land transfer, require completion 
prior to obtaining plat and or civil plan review approval. 
24. 
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. 
25. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archaeology Office, the applicant shall 
conduct Phase I data testing and submit an archaeological survey report of the 
development area for review and approval by the City Archaeologist prior to 
clearing and grubbing, landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
26. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from the 
Phase I data testing, the City Archaeologist, in consultation with a qualified 
archaeologist, determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the 
applicant shall conduct Phase II archaeological data recovery excavations. 
27. 
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.