Attachment E - PC Summary - Z-42-23-7.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
November 2, 2023 
ITEM NO: 14 
DISTRICT NO.: 7
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-42-23-7
Location: 
Approximately 1,700 feet south of the southeast corner of 63rd Avenue 
and Baseline Road 
From:
CP/GCP
To: 
C-2 HGT/WVR DNS/WVR and C-2
Acreage:
36.85
Proposal: 
North portion: Multifamily residential community; South portion: Public 
school 
Applicant: 
Wendy Riddell, Berry Riddell, LLC 
Owner: 
Laveen Baseline, LLC 
Representative: 
Wendy Riddell, Berry Riddell, LLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Laveen 10/16/2023 Approval, per the staff recommendation with modifications and additional 
stipulations. Vote: 5-4.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Addendum A Staff Report with a 
modification. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Perez made a MOTION to approve Z-42-23-7, per the Addendum 
A Staff Report with a modification to Stipulation No. 17, per the applicant’s request. 
 
Maker: Perez 
 
Second: Vice-Chairman Gaynor 
 
Vote: 9-0 
Absent: None   
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal will develop vacant property and provide a high quality multifamily
residential development and help alleviate the housing shortage in Phoenix.
2.
The proposal contains enhanced standards that will result in a more walkable, shaded
and pedestrian-friendly environment. The proposal will provide increased shade which
will help to reduce the urban heat island effect.
3.
As stipulated, the proposed development will include development and design
standards, such as enhanced architecture, landscaping, and open space to mitigate
the impacts to the surrounding properties.
ATTACHMENT E

Stipulations: 
 
1.  
The multifamily development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date 
stamped July 10, 2023, as modified by the following stipulations and approved by the 
Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
2.  
A MINIMUM OF 20% OF THE BUILDING ELEVATIONS SHALL HAVE ACCENT 
MATERIALS THAT INCLUDE BRICK VENEER, VERTICAL SIDING, METAL RAILING, 
AND WINDOW SHUTTERS. 
 
 
3.  
THE MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE TO 
THE FUTURE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT WITH THE SITE PLAN 
DATE STAMPED NOVEMBER 1, 2023, AS MODIFIED BY THE FOLLOWING 
STIPULATIONS AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT.  
 
 
2. 
4. 
Residential development shall comply with R-4 PRD development standards.   
 
 
3. 
5. 
A minimum 60-foot building setback shall be provided along the west perimeter of the 
site.  
 
 
4. 
6. 
All required landscape setbacks shall be planted with 2-inch caliper large canopy, 
drought tolerant trees, planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5. 
7. 
A minimum of 1518% of the gross (residential) site area shall be retained as open 
space.  
 
 
6. 
8. 
A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs, shall be a milkweed or other native nectar 
species, and shall be planted in groups of three or more, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
9. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall be constructed 
of decorative pavers, stamped, or colored concrete, or other pavement treatments that 
visually contrast parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
8. 
10. 
All multifamily pedestrian walkways, including sidewalks, shall be shaded by a 
structure, landscaping at maturity, or a combination of the two to provide a minimum 
75% shade, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
9. 
11. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch 
caliper size, single trunk, 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. 
 
 
10. 
12. 
The multifamily development shall incorporate bicycle infrastructure as described 
below and approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
A minimum of 30 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided on the multifamily 
development through inverted U and/or artistic racks dispersed throughout the 
site or in a secure room and installed per requirements of Section 1307.H. of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance.

b. 
All bicycle infrastructure shall be shaded by a structure, landscaping at maturity, 
or a combination of the two to provide minimum 75% shade, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided on the multifamily 
development in close proximity to the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel. The 
station shall include but not limited to: standard repair tools affixed to the station; 
a tire gauge and pump; and a bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and 
wheels to spin freely while making adjustments to the bike. 
 
 
 
 
d. 
A minimum of 10% of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include standard 
electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities. 
 
 
11. 
13.  
Prior to final site plan approval, the developer shall include with the building plans 
submitted for Phoenix Building Construction Code compliance review, certification by a 
registered Professional Engineer or registered Professional Architect in the State of 
Arizona demonstrating the average indoor noise levels of the residential units shall not 
exceed a decibel day night-level (DNL) of 45 decibels, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
12. 
14. 
A noise mitigating wall no less than six feet in height shall be provided along the Loop 
202 freeway. This wall shall include material and textural differences, such as stucco 
and/or split face block with a decorative element, such as tile or stamped design, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
13.  
15. 
A minimum of 20% of the required parking spaces for the multifamily development shall 
include EV Capable infrastructure. AND A MINIMUM FIVE EV INSTALLED SPACES 
SHOULD BE INSTALLED AT PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OF ANY 
MULTIFAMILY BUILDING.  
 
 
14.  
16. 
A Traffic Impact Analysis shall be submitted to the City for this development. No 
preliminary approval of plans shall be granted until the study is reviewed and approved 
by the City.  
 
 
17.  
A HAWK SHALL BE PROVIDED AT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDED BY  
AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCHOOL, THE DEVELOPER SHALL 
FULLY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE ALONG 63RD 
AVENUE, PER DESIGN PLANS SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE STREET 
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, TRAFFIC SERVICES DIVISION AFTER 
RECEIVING THE TRAFFIC STUDY.  
 
 
15.  
18. 
A minimum 67-feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the east side of 63rd Avenue, 
adjacent to the development and including the frontage of APN 300-020-017C. 
Additional right-of-way dedications and improvements shall be provided as required by 
the TIS, and as approved by the Street Transportation Department.   
 
 
16. 
19. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk and minimum 10-foot-wide landscape area 
located between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be constructed along the east side 
of 63rd Avenue.  
 
 
17.  
20. 
The east half of 63rd Avenue shall be constructed and expanded over the Laveen Area 
Conveyance Channel for a total curb-to-curb width of 74 feet.

18. 
21. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide attached sidewalk shall be constructed along the east side of 
63rd Avenue over the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel to accommodate a “C” cross 
section designated roadway, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
19.  
22. 
A 10-foot-wide Multi-Use Trail (MUT) shall be constructed along the southside of the 
Laveen Area Conveyance Channel, adjacent to the property.  Improvements within the 
Laveen Area Conveyance Channel right-of-way shall include a Multi-Use Trail, 
landscaping, and other incidentals as required in 507 Tab A (II)(E)(2). 
 
 
20.  
23. 
All pedestrian gates to the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel shall be lighted, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.   
 
 
21.  
24. 
Three enhanced pedestrian connections shall be provided on the northern site 
boundary to allow for direct pedestrian access to the adjacent Laveen Area 
Conveyance Channel Multi-Use Trail. A minimum 8-foot-wide shaded pedestrian 
pathway consisting of decorative material such as brick, pavers or alternative material 
shall be constructed, as approved by the Planning and Development Department 
 
 
22.  
25. 
All streets within and adjacent to the development shall be constructed 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. 
 
 
23.  
26.  
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. 
 
 
24.  
27. 
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. 
 
 
25.  
28. 
 
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. 
 
 
26.  
29.  
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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