Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-19-21-8.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2022-09-07)

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
August 4, 2022 
ITEM NO: 21 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-19-21-8
Location: 
Southwest corner of 24th Street and the Loop 202 Freeway 
From: 
C-2, C-2 (Approved C-2 SP), C-2 SP, R1-6, and R1-6 (Approved PAD-13)
To: 
WU Code T4:3 GW 
Acreage:
11.46
Proposal:
Multifamily residential
Applicant: 
LL Central PHX, LLC 
Owner: 
Waheguru Properties, LLC 
Representative: 
Wendy Riddell, Berry Riddell, LLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Central City 7/11/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 9-6.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Central City Village Planning 
Committee recommendation with an additional stipulation. 
Motion Discussion: Commissioner Busching verified with the applicant if she was amenable to 
adding a stipulation to limit the average annual interior noise level to not exceed 45 decibels. 
The applicant’s representative agreed. 
Motion details: Commissioner Busching made a MOTION to approve Z-19-21-8, per the Central 
City Village Planning Committee recommendation with an additional stipulation as read into 
record. 
 
Maker: Busching 
 
Second: Johnson 
 
Vote: 9-0 
Absent: None   
Opposition Present: Yes  
Findings: 
1.
The proposal will redevelop a vacant property and provide multifamily residential
development that is consistent with the Gateway TOD Policy Plan vision for the site.
2.
The proposal provides a new multifamily housing option to contribute to the mix of
housing types in the area and will help alleviate the housing shortage in Phoenix.
3.
As stipulated, the proposal provides enhanced pedestrian, bicycle, and shade
amenities consistent with the Gateway TOD Policy Plan, Comprehensive Bicycle
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Master Plan, Tree and Shade Master Plan, and the Complete Streets Guiding 
Principles. 
 
Stipulations: 
 
1. 
In addition to the bicycle parking requirements per Section 1307.H.6 of the Phoenix 
Zoning Ordinance, the developer shall provide and maintain the following bicycle 
infrastructure, as described below and as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
 
a.  
Guest bicycle parking for multifamily residential use shall be provided at a 
minimum of 0.05 spaces per unit with a maximum of 50 spaces near entrances 
of buildings and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided on the site. 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, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
2. 
The developer shall dedicate a minimum 10-foot-wide sidewalk easement along the 
west side of 24th Street, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
The required streetscape area shall be encompassed by the sidewalk easement. 
 
 
3. 
The developer shall dedicate fee title right-of-way along the west side of 24th Street to 
accommodate the required right-turn deceleration lane, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
The developer shall construct improvements per the approved Traffic Impact Analysis. 
 
 
5. 
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. 
 
 
6. 
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. 
 
 
7. 
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. 
 
 
8. 
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.

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9. 
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. 
 
 
10. 
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. 
 
 
11. 
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. 
 
 
12. 
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. 
 
 
13. 
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, THE DEVELOPER MUST PROVIDE A QUALIFIED 
ENGINEER’S REPORT CERTIFYING THE AVERAE ANNUAL INTERIOR NOISE 
EXPOSURE FOR ANY RESIDENTIAL UNIT OR ENCLOSED PUBLIC ASSEMBLY 
AREA WILL NOT EXCEED 45 DECIBELS. 
 
This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact  
Les Scott at 602-261-8980, leslie.scott@phoenix.gov or TTY: Use 7-1-1.