Attachment C - Addendum A - Z-29-23-7.pdf

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ADDENDUM A 
Staff Report Z-29-23-7 
*REVISED October 10, 2023
Laveen Village Planning Committee 
Meeting Date: 
September 11, 2023  
Planning Commission Hearing Date: 
October 5, 2023   
Request From: 
S-1 PCD (Ranch or Farm Residence,
Planned Community District) (7.53
acres)
Request To: 
C-1 (Neighborhood Retail) (7.53 acres)
Proposal: 
Commercial uses
Location: 
Approximately 255 feet east of the 
northeast corner of 43rd Avenue and 
Baseline Road 
Owner/Applicant: 
43rd Ave and Baseline Development, 
LLC 
Representative:  
Manjula Vaz, Gammage & Burnham, 
PLC 
Staff Recommendation: 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
The purpose of this addendum is to revise the language for Stipulation Nos. 5 and 19 
per the applicant’s request, to clarify vehicular entry standards and  the process for 
additional community input on development plans for Lot 6.  
Staff recommends modifying Stipulation No. 5 to ensure that all vehicular entrances 
are treated with landscaping.  
Staff recommends a modification to Stipulation No. 19 to ensure that any future 
conceptual site plan or elevations for Lot 6 are reviewed and approved by the 
Planning Hearing Officer (PHO) through the public hearing process.  
Staff recommends approval per the modified stipulations provided below:  
Overall Site  
1.
All perimeter street facing building elevations and the south elevation on Lot 5,
as depicted on the Site Plan date stamped August 18, 2023, shall contain
architectural features that reflect modern agrarian architecture including, but
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not limited to, detailing such as pitched roof elements, variation in window 
size, overhang canopies and exterior accent materials such as metal, wood, 
and stone, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
2.
Enhanced pedestrian connections and pedestrian circulation shall be provided
throughout the site as described below, as approved or modified by the
Planning and Development Department.
a. Pedestrian pathways shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width.
b.
The following lighting treatment shall be provided throughout the
pedestrian pathways:
i. Maximum 15-foot high lighting.
ii.
A minimum of one foot candle illumination maintained throughout
the pathways.
iii.
Uniform lighting shall be placed along the entire pathway to avoid
bright high glare areas and low visibility dark areas.
c.
One of the following elements shall be provided at each exterior
entrance/exit to the pedestrian pathways in close proximity to the multi-
use trails:
i.
Bollard path light
ii. Public art
iii.
Decorative directional signage
iv. Building design elements that emphasize the pathway entrance
3.
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.
4.
All pedestrian walkways, including sidewalks, shall be shaded by a structure,
landscaping at maturity, or a combination of the two to provide a minimum of
75% 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 a
pedestrian environment.

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5.
The primary ALL vehicular entranceS to the development shall include the
following elements, as approved by the Planning and Development
Department:
a.
Enhanced landscaping planters on both sides, excluding the north side
of the entry/exit drive along 43rd Avenue, with a minimum of 250 square
feet of landscaping.
b.
A minimum 5-foot-wide landscape median, planted with a variety of at
least three plant materials, and minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk,
large canopy, drought-tolerant shade trees planted 20 feet on center or
in equivalent groupings.
6.
All uncovered surface parking lot area shall be landscaped with minimum 2-
inch caliper, 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.
7.
Bicycle parking spaces shall be shaded by a structure, landscaping at
maturity, or a combination of the two to provide a minimum of 75% shade, as
approved by the Planning and Development Department.
8.
A 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated along
Baseline Road and a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-use trail (MUT) shall be
constructed within the easement in accordance with the MAG supplemental
detail and as approved or modified by the Planning and Development
Department.
9.
A 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated along 43rd
Avenue and a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-use trail (MUT) shall be constructed
within the easement in accordance with the MAG supplemental detail and as
approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department.
10.
A minimum of 2% of the required parking spaces shall be EV Capable. This
stipulation is applicable to the overall development and shall not be applied on
an individual lot basis.
11.
A minimum of two green infrastructure (GI) techniques for stormwater
management shall be implemented per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green
Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater
Management, as approved or modified by the Planning and Development
Department.
12.
Access points on Baseline Road, adjacent to the development, shall be
median restricted to permit right-in/right out turn movements only, as approved

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or modified by the Street Transportation Department and the Planning and 
Development Department. 
13.
The streetscape on both sides of the existing detached sidewalk along the
east side of 43rd Avenue shall be replenished and planted to the following
standards, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
a.
Minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, drought-tolerant
shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings.
b.
Drought-tolerant shrubs, accents and vegetative groundcovers
maintained to a maximum height of 24 inches to achieve 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. 
14.
The streetscape on both sides of the existing detached sidewalk and the
landscape median along Baseline Road shall be replenished and planted to
the following standards, as approved by the Planning and Development
Department.
a.
Minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, drought-tolerant
shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings.
b.
Drought-tolerant shrubs, accents and vegetative groundcovers
maintained to a maximum height of 24 inches to achieve 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. 
15.
All existing overhead power lines 12 kv and smaller in size along the site’s
Baseline Road frontage shall be undergrounded. The developer shall
coordinate with the affected power company for design and approval.
16.
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.
17.
In the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, the

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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. 
18.
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.
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, as depicted on the Site Plan date stamped August 18, 
2023 
19.
Conceptual site plan and elevations for Lot 4 AND LOT 6 shall be reviewed
and approved by the Planning Hearing Officer (PHO) through the public
hearing process for stipulation modification prior to preliminary site plan
approval. This PHO review is a legislative review for conceptual building
elevations only. Specific development standards and requirements may be
determined by the PHO and the Planning and Development Department.
20.
A minimum of 4 bicycle parking spaces per building shall be provided through
Inverted U and/or artistic racks located near building entrances and installed
per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as
approved by the Planning and Development Department.
21.
A minimum of 2 of the required bicycle parking spaces per building shall
include standard electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities,
as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
Lot 5, as depicted on the Site Plan date stamped August 18, 2023 
22.
Conceptual site plan and elevations for Lot 5 shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Hearing Officer (PHO) through the public hearing process for
stipulation modification prior to preliminary site plan approval.  This PHO
review is a legislative review for conceptual building elevations only. Specific
development standards and requirements may be determined by the PHO and
the Planning and Development Department.
23.
A minimum of 12 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U
and/or artistic racks located near building entrances and installed per the
requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as
approved by the Planning and Development Department.
24.
A minimum of 4 of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include standard
electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities, as approved by
the Planning and Development Department.