Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-23-22-8.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
August 4, 2022 
ITEM NO: 27 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-23-22-8
Location: 
Northwest corner of 35th Street and Culver Street 
From:
R1-6
To:
R-4
Acreage:
0.36
Proposal:
Multifamily residential
Applicant: 
Artin Knadjian, AAK Architecture & Interiors, Inc.  
Owner: 
First Mill, LLC 
Representative: 
Artin Knadjian, AAK Architecture & Interiors, Inc. 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Camelback East 6/7/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 16-0.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Camelback East Village Planning 
Committee recommendations. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Busching made a MOTION to approve Z-23-22-8, per the 
Camelback East Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Busching 
 
Second: McCabe 
 
Vote: 9-0 
Absent: None   
Opposition Present: No  
Findings: 
1.
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map
designation of Residential 15+ dwelling units per acre.
2.
The proposal will provide a high quality multifamily residential development which will
help alleviate the housing shortage in Phoenix.
3.
As stipulated, the proposal is consistent with the character of existing development in the
surrounding area.
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Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date stamped 
March 25, 2022, with specific regard to the inclusion of lap siding, metal canopies and 
CMU veneer, as modified by the following stipulations and approved by the Planning 
and Development Department.   
 
 
2. 
A minimum building setback of 33 feet shall be required along the west property line, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
3. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees shall be 
provided along the west property line, planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent 
groupings, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
The developer shall construct a minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk and minimum 
5-foot-wide landscape area located between the back of curb and sidewalk along the 
west side of 35th Street, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees 
shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk to provide a minimum 
75 percent shade. 
 
 
 
b. 
The area between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be planted with drought 
tolerant shrubs and vegetative groundcovers with a maximum mature height of 
24 inches to provide a minimum of 75 percent live coverage at maturity, 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. 
A minimum of six bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U and/or 
artistic racks located near the building entrances or in a secure location inside the 
building and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning 
Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. Artistic racks 
shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs in Appendix K of the 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. 
 
 
6. 
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. 
 
 
7. 
The developer shall provide a No Hazard Determination for the proposed development 
from the FAA pursuant to the FAA’s Form-7460 obstruction analysis review process, 
prior to construction permit approval, as per plans approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
8. 
The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to future owners or tenants of 
the property. The form and content of such documents shall be according to the 
templates and instructions provided which have been reviewed and approved by the 
City Attorney.

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9. 
The developer shall grant and record an avigation easement to the City of Phoenix for 
the site, per the content and form prescribed by the City Attorney prior to final site plan 
approval. 
 
 
10. 
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. 
 
 
11. 
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. 
 
 
12. 
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. 
 
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