Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-36-22-4.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
August 4, 2022 
ITEM NO: 28 
DISTRICT NO.: 4
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-36-22-4
Location: 
Southwest corner of 31st Avenue and McDowell Road 
From: 
C-3 SP and R-5 SP
To: 
C-3 and R-5
Acreage:
4.23
Proposal: 
Removal of a Special Permit to allow all underlying C-3 and R-5 uses. 
Applicant: 
City of Phoenix, Planning Commission 
Owner: 
Isaac Elementary School, District No. 5 
Representative: 
Benjamin Graff, Quarles & Brady, LLP 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Maryvale 6/8/2022 Information only. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Gaynor made a MOTION to approve Z-36-22, per the staff 
recommendation. 
 
Maker: Gaynor 
 
Second: McCabe 
 
Vote: 9-0 
Absent: None   
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The Special Permit Z-SP-23-67 for a school for the handicapped is unenforceable and
out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
2.
The proposal will provide a buffer and an appropriate transition from the commercial
uses along McDowell Road to the existing single-family
neighborhood to the west and south.
3.
The proposal will allow for additional housing opportunities in the Village and will help
alleviate the housing crisis.
ATTACHMENT D

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Stipulations: None 
 
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