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Staff Report Z-49-20-3 
April 20, 2021 
Paradise Valley Village Planning 
Committee Meeting Date: 
May 3, 2021 
Planning Commission Hearing Date: 
June 3, 2021 
Request From: 
R1-6 (Single-Family Residence District) 
(1.11 acres) 
Request To: 
R-3 (Multifamily Residence District)
(1.11 acres)
Proposed Use: 
Community Residence Center 
Location: 
Approximately 970 feet north of the 
northeast corner of 34th Street and 
Sweetwater Avenue 
Owner: 
Fedzin Enterprises, LLC 
Applicant and Representative: 
Matt Ihms 
Staff Recommendation: 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
General Plan Conformity 
General Plan Land Use Map Designation 
Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per 
acre and Parks/Open Space-Publicly 
Owned 
Street Map Classification 
34th Street 
Local Street 
30-feet east half street
CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS CORE 
VALUE; CLEAN NEIGHBORHOODS; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Facilitate the 
acquisition of vacant, underutilized and blighted parcels for appropriate 
redevelopment, compatible with the adjacent neighborhood character and 
adopted area plans. 
Per historic aerial photography, the subject site has remained vacant since it was 
annexed from Maricopa County into the City of Phoenix in 1962. The development 
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would permit a new use in the area at a scale that is compatible with the surrounding 
land uses and appropriately located at the end of a local street absent of residential 
homes immediately fronting it. Furthermore, this local street, 34th Street, connects to 
Sweetwater Avenue, a minor collector street, which will provide easy access to other 
parts of the Village. 
 
 
CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS CORE 
VALUE; DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Include a mix of 
housing types and densities where appropriate within each village that support 
a broad range of lifestyles. 
 
The proposal, a community residence center, is compatible with surrounding land 
uses in the area which are residential and quasi-public in nature. This use allows a 
new housing type that will serve individuals with disabilities in the community to 
support a broad range of lifestyles. As stipulated, the development will incorporate 
elements to maintain an appropriate scale with the existing neighborhood. 
 
 
CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES CORE VALUE; OPPORTUNITY SITES; LAND 
USE PRINCIPLE: Support reasonable levels of increased intensity, respectful of 
local conditions and surrounding neighborhoods. 
 
The development provides a reasonable level of intensity that is respectful of local 
conditions and surrounding neighborhood, which are predominantly built out and 
zoned single-family and multifamily residential. The subject site is located at the end 
of a local street that presently serves as primary access to residential uses in the area 
and a church south of the site. The subject site is adjacent to non-residential uses, 
including a church, freeway and a wash, thus no adverse impacts are anticipated on 
adjacent land uses if this rezoning request is approved.  
 
 
BUILD THE SUSTAINABLE DESERT CITY CORE VALUE; TREES AND SHADE; 
DESIGN PRINCIPLE: Integrate trees and shade into the design of new 
development and redevelopment projects throughout Phoenix. 
 
The proposal, as stipulated, will be required to provide shade along internal 
pedestrian paths and the adjacent public street. This will help to encourage walking 
and to mitigate the urban heat island effect by shading hard surfaces, thus cooling the 
micro-climate around the project vicinity.

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Applicable Plans, Overlays, and Initiatives 
 
Tree and Shade Master Plan: See Background Item No. 7. 
 
Complete Streets Guidelines: See Background Item No. 8. 
 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan: See Background Item No. 9. 
 
Piestewa Peak Freeway Specific Plan: See Background Item No. 10. 
 
State Route 51 & Loop 101 Scenic Corridor Policy: See Background Item No. 11. 
 
Zero Waste PHX: See Background Item No. 12. 
 
Housing Phoenix: See Background Item No. 13. 
 
 
Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning 
 
Land Use 
Zoning 
On Site 
Vacant / Undeveloped 
R1-6 
North 
Vacant / Undeveloped, 
Indian Bend Wash 
R1-6 
South 
Single-Family Residential 
R1-6 
East (across 
Indian Bend 
Wash) 
Phoenix Indian Bend Wash 
Park and Single-Family 
Residential 
R1-6 
West 
State Route 51 
R1-6 
 
 
R-3 – Multifamily Residential 
(Subdivision Development Option) 
 
Standards 
R-3 Requirements 
Proposed 
Gross Acreage 
- 
1.11 acres 
Maximum Number 
of Units 
16 units 
None (Met, community residence 
center with 50 beds proposed) 
Maximum Density 
Maximum 14.5 dwelling units 
per acre 
None (Met, community residence 
center with 50 beds proposed)

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Standards 
R-3 Requirements 
Proposed 
Maximum Building 
Height 
2 stories or 30 feet (except 
that there shall be a 15-foot 
maximum height within ten 
feet of a single-family zoned 
district, which height may be 
increased one foot for each 
additional one foot of 
building setback to the 
maximum permitted height.) 
 
2 stories or 30 feet (Met) 
Maximum Lot 
Coverage 
45 percent 
22 percent (Met) 
 
MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACKS 
Front: 34th Street 
25 feet 
 
30 feet (Met) 
Rear: East 
property line 
15 feet 
21 feet (Met) 
Sides: North and 
south property 
lines 
10 feet and 3 feet 
 
15 feet and 127 feet (Met) 
 
MINIMUM LANDSCAPE SETBACKS AND STANDARDS 
Front: 34th Street 
25 feet 
 
Not specified* 
Rear and sides: 
North, south and 
east property lines 
 
5 feet 
Not specified* 
Minimum Open 
Space 
5% of gross area 
Not specified* 
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS 
Parking 
1 space per two 
resident/patient beds 
(Community Residence 
Center/Nursing Home) and 1 
space per 300 square feet 
(Office). 
32 spaces provided (Square 
footage of office space not 
provided)* 
 
*Site plan revision or variance required.

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Background/Issues/Analysis 
 
SUBJECT SITE 
1. 
This request is to rezone 1.11 acres located approximately 970 feet north of the 
northeast corner of 34th Street and Sweetwater Avenue from R1-6 (Single-
Family Residence District) to R-3 (Multifamily Residence District) for a 
community residence center, subject to a use permit process. Community 
residence centers are permitted subject to a use permit in multifamily zoning 
districts, including the R-3 zoning district, while permitted by right in some of the 
commercial zoning districts. The site is presently vacant and undeveloped. 
 
SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING 
2. 
The request for R-3 
(Multifamily Residence 
District) zoning is located in 
an area surrounded by single-
family zoning, although 
adjacent to non-residential 
uses. These non-residential 
uses include a vacant 
lot/wash area (north), church 
(south), State Route 51 (west) 
and Phoenix Indian Bend 
Wash Park (east). 
 
Multifamily zoning is located 
near the northeast corner of 
34th Street and Sweetwater 
Avenue, developed with a 
single-family detached use. 
 
Zoning Aerial Map, Source: Planning and Development 
Department 
 
Multifamily uses developed under the R1-6 (Single-Family Residence District) 
zoning exists along 34th Street, less than 500 feet south of the subject site. 
 
 
Access to the subject site is along 34th Street, a local street, which terminates at 
the subject site. Overall, the general area has been developed with a variety of 
residential uses, including single-family and multifamily, plus non-residential 
uses. The proposed multifamily zoning is consistent with existing uses in the 
area and will allow a new residential use to be established on the subject site 
without impacting nearby residential properties due to its geographic location.

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GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP DESIGNATIONS 
3. 
The General Plan Land Use Map designation for the subject site is Residential 
3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre and Parks/Open Space -Publicly Owned. The 
proposal is not consistent with the existing General Plan Land Use map 
designation, as the R-3 zoning district is consistent with Commercial and 
Residential 10 to 15 dwelling units per acre Land Use Map designations. 
However, a Minor General Plan Amendment is not required since the site is 
under 10 acres in size. 
 
North and east of the site has been designated as Parks/Open-Space-Publicly 
Owned and a small portion as Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre. South 
of the site has been designated as Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre, 
and west of the site has been designated as Transportation along State Route 
51. 
 
 
 
 
 
General Plan Land Use Map, Source: Planning and Development Department

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PROPOSAL 
4. 
Site Plan 
The development proposes a 
community residence center, 
subject to a use permit, on 
the subject site. The 
conceptual site plan shows a 
single two-story building 
located on the north-half of 
the site, with vehicular 
surface parking spaces 
located on the south-half of 
the site. An open space area 
is proposed west of the 
building, within proximity to 
the eastern property line 
bordering Indian Bend Wash. 
 
Access to the site is proposed 
exclusively along 34th Street, 
envisioned to terminate as a 
cul-de-sac to be constructed 
as part of this development. A 
sidewalk connecting to 
Sweetwater Avenue presently 
exists along most of 34th 
Street, located either on the 
west or east side of the street.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conceptual Site Plan, Source: Another Look LLC. 
 
 
 
As mentioned previously in this report, no residential uses are adjacent to the 
subject site. However, staff recommends Stipulation No. 1 which would limit the 
location of buildings on the site away from an adjacent single-family zoned 
property to the south, shall this property develop in the future as single-family. 
Stipulation No. 1 would require a minimum 50-foot building setback from the 
south property line, exclusive of carports or perimeter walls. A church is adjacent 
to the site along the south property line, while a freeway and wash bound the 
remaining property lines.  
 
General conformance to the conceptual site plan is not proposed since zoning 
variances may be requested by the applicant following the rezoning process if 
site plan modifications cannot be made. Furthermore, the subject parcel is non-
symmetrical in shape and constrained by topographical features such as a wash 
and freeway, thus additional flexibility during the develop review phase for the

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site could be beneficial. In addition, a community residence center is subject to a 
use permit within the R-3 multifamily district. Use permits and variances undergo 
a separate review process, subject to the Zoning Adjustment hearing process. 
 
5. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elevations 
The conceptual building elevations depict various architectural features such as 
pitched roofs, windows, a covered patio and four-sided architecture. Building 
materials referenced in the conceptual elevations include brick façade, cement 
board siding, stucco and tile roofs. The conceptual building elevations proposed 
for the site depict a maximum height of two stories and 30 feet to the mid-point of 
the roof. Stipulation No. 2 recommends limiting the maximum height of buildings 
on site to two stories and 30 feet to help keep the building on this site consistent 
with adjacent R1-6 zoning district permitted height standards. 
 
Staff is recommending a stipulation to require building elevations to incorporate a 
variety of colors, materials and textural changes. This is addressed in Stipulation 
No. 3. Stipulation No. 4 also recommends that all building elevations contain 
architectural embellishments and detailing, including pitched roofs, and/or 
overhang canopies. Stipulation Nos. 3 and 4 will ensure that the site provides 
aesthetically pleasing building materials and architecture across from a public 
park and adjacent to a single-family zoned property. 
 
A conformance to the conceptual building elevations is not currently proposed as 
the building elevations show no colors and since zoning variances may be 
requested following the rezoning process if site plan modifications cannot be 
made, which could result in a change of layout for the building. However, the 
stipulations listed above will help ensure that the proposed buildings will 
incorporate pleasing aesthetics, materials that will withstand the weather for 
many years and architectural features consistent with those found in the adjacent 
residential areas.

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Conceptual Building Elevations, Source: Another Look LLC. 
 
 
6. 
Landscaping, Walls and Walkways 
The development features one usable open space area, northeast of the site at 
approximately 12,100 square feet in area. This open space area is oriented 
towards Indian Bend Wash, east of the site, and will serve to enhance the 
viewscape from the wash area towards this adjacent bank. Furthermore, the R-3 
zoning district requires that a minimum of 100 square feet of open space is 
provided per bed in community residence centers. 
 
In order to buffer the site from adjacent uses, increase shade and to provide an 
enhanced landscape treatment along Indian Bend Wash, Stipulation No. 5 
recommends enhanced plantings within landscape setbacks that include 
minimum 2-inch caliper large canopy shade trees planted 20 feet on center or 
equivalent groupings and five 5-gallon shrubs per tree.

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Stipulation No. 6 recommends that 
where a landscaped median is 
provided within the ingress or 
egress to the site, a landscaped 
accent area shall be provided. This 
will help to provide a visually unique 
character and provide seasonal 
interest along the streetscape. 
 
Stipulation No. 7 recommends 
several wall enhancements to be 
aesthetically pleasing along the 
street frontage and Indian Bend 
Wash. The wall enhancements 
include: 
 
x Finished appearance with 
textural differences where 
visible from public streets; 
x Combination of view fencing 
and solid walls along Indian 
Bend Wash. 
 
Stipulation Nos. 8 and 9 
recommend several pedestrian 
enhancements to promote walking 
and safety. The enhancements 
include: 
 
x Pedestrian pathways that 
connect all buildings, 
community amenity areas 
and public sidewalks via the 
most direct route; 
x Pathways constructed of 
decorative pathways that 
visually contrast with parking 
and drive aisle surfaces. 
 
 
 
 
Conceptual Site Plan, Source: Another Look LLC. 
with Planning and Development Department 
annotations

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STUDIES AND POLICIES 
 
 
7. 
Tree and Shade Master Plan 
The Tree and Shade Master Plan encourages treating the urban forest as 
infrastructure to ensure the trees are an integral part of the City’s planning and 
development process. Staff is recommending several stipulations designed to 
provide trees and enhance shade within the development. Staff is recommending 
Stipulation No. 10 to require a minimum of 75 percent shade within pedestrian 
walkways, including the public sidewalk, to encourage walking by employees and 
residents by providing thermal comfort. 
 
 
8. 
Complete Streets Guidelines 
In 2014, the City of Phoenix City Council adopted the Complete Streets Guiding 
Principles. The principles are intended to promote improvements that provide an 
accessible, safe, connected transportation system to include all modes, such as 
bicycles, pedestrians, transit, and vehicles. This development will help to 
pedestrianize the immediate street frontages by shading sidewalks adjacent to 
the development, addressed in Stipulation No. 10. A minimum of two inverted u-
bicycle racks located near the main building entrance are recommended in 
Stipulation No. 11. 
 
 
9. 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan 
The City of Phoenix adopted the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan in 2014 to 
guide the development of its Bikeway System and supportive infrastructure. 
Bicycle lanes have been designed within the Sweetwater Avenue corridor; thus 
Stipulation No. 11 recommends a minimum of two inverted u-bicycle racks 
located near the main building entrance to promote the use of bicycling as a 
means of transportations for future employees and residents of this facility. 
 
 
10. Piestewa Peak Freeway Specific Plan  
The Piestewa Peak Freeway Specific Plan was approved in 1991 to help 
address the impacts of the State Route 51 (SR-51) freeway on adjacent 
neighborhoods. The plan proposes ways to maximize the compatibility of the 
freeway with adjacent and nearby land uses, while encouraging neighborhood 
cohesion and stability. The subject site is located within Segment 5 of this 
Specific Plan and was envisioned as a park within the existing and proposed 
land use map, part of a larger linear park along Indian Bend Wash. Thus, the 
proposal is consistent with the Piestewa Peak Freeway Specific Plan existing 
and proposed land use map.  However, the existing freeway noise mitigation wall 
and landscape area within the SR-51 freeway portion, in addition to landscape 
setbacks adjacent to the SR-51, will help mitigate any potential impacts to this 
new proposed development.

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11. State Route 51 & Loop 101 Scenic Corridor Policy 
The State Route 51 & Loop 101 Scenic Corridor Policy was approved in 2011 to 
help establish and protect this scenic corridor from outdoor uses, such as 
outdoor storage and off-premise advertising structures, along portions of the 
State Route 51 and Loop 101. The requested R-3 (Multifamily Residence 
District) zoning does not allow outdoor uses such as outdoor storage or off-
premise advertising structures, thus the proposal is consistent with this policy 
document and will promote the vision for this scenic corridor. 
 
 
12. Zero Waste PHX 
The City of Phoenix is committed to its waste diversion efforts and has set a goal 
to become a zero-waste city, as part of the city’s overall 2050 Environmental 
Sustainability Goals. One of the ways Phoenix can achieve this is to improve and 
expand its recycling and other waste diversion programs. Section 716 of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance establishes standards to encourage the provision of 
recycling containers for multifamily, commercial and mixed-use developments 
meeting certain criteria. The applicant materials indicate that recycling services 
will be part of the development. 
 
 
13. Housing Phoenix 
 
In June 2020, the Phoenix City Council approved the Housing Phoenix Plan. 
This Plan contains policy initiatives for the development and preservation of 
housing with a vision of creating a stronger and more vibrant Phoenix through 
increased housing options for residents at all income levels and family sizes. 
Phoenix’s rapid population growth and housing underproduction has led to a 
need for over 163,000 new housing units. Current shortages of housing supply 
relative to demand are a primary reason why housing costs are increasing. 
The proposed development supports the Plan’s goal of preserving or creating 
50,000 housing units by 2030 by contributing to a variety housing types that will 
address the supply shortage at a more rapid pace while using vacant land in a 
more sustainable fashion. 
 
Although the proposed community residence center is not a traditional residential 
use, it will allow for disabled residents to be housed and cared for at this location, 
which proposes up to 50 beds as part of this facility. Shall the proposed use not 
be developed on this site, the proposed zoning would permit a variety of 
residential uses including single-family and multifamily. 
 
 
COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY 
14. As of the writing of this report, staff had not received any letters in support or 
opposition to this rezoning application. Staff did receive a letter from an individual

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in the area that listed concerns regarding the manner in which the virtual 
neighborhood meeting was held by the applicant. 
 
 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMENTS 
15. The Fire Department indicated there are no problems anticipated with the case 
and that the site and/or buildings shall comply with the 2018 International Fire 
Code with Phoenix Amendments, and the facility will require fire sprinklers and 
an alarm system. Further, the Department commented that they do not know the 
water supply at this site and noted that additional water supply may be required 
to meet the required fire flow per the Phoenix Fire Code. 
 
 
16. The Floodplain Management division of the Public Works Department has 
indicated that a sliver of the parcel is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area 
(SFHA) called Zone AE Floodplain, on panels 1735L of the Flood Insurance Rate 
Maps (FIRM) dated December 22, 2017. If the plans show no building and/or 
construction encroachment including fill within the sliver, then no floodplain 
requirements will be required. If an encroachment does occur, Stipulation No. 14 
addresses these floodplain requirements. 
 
 
17. The Public Transit Department provided comments expressing the importance of 
direct, clearly defined accessible, and well shaded pedestrian pathways on the 
site. Shaded pathways should connect the public sidewalks with site amenities 
and gathering areas. Lastly, that alternative pavement material be used where 
pedestrian pathways cross drive aisles. These comments were addressed in 
Stipulation Nos. 8, 9 and 10. 
 
 
18. The Pedestrian Safety Coordinator with the Street Transportation Department 
commented that pedestrian accesses to the site from the public sidewalk should 
be attractive plus inviting, in addition to providing a shaded plus illuminated 
pedestrian circulation on the site. Furthermore, that alternative paving material 
be used to delineate pedestrian walkways where vehicle conflicts exist. Also, that 
the public sidewalk be detached to help provide shade and thick vegetation to 
discourage mid-block pedestrian crossings. Lastly, that pedestrian walkways are 
marked where these are located in parking areas, and that buildings with varied 
setbacks are located near sidewalks to encourage walking plus create visual 
vibrancy. 
 
Stipulation No. 6 requires a landscaped accent area where a median is provided 
along the main entrance to the site to create visual vibrancy. Stipulation No. 8 
addresses pedestrian pathways that connect the site to adjacent sidewalks, 
while Stipulation No. 9 requires decorative pavement to be utilized in order to 
visually contrast the parking surfaces. Lastly, Stipulation No. 10 requires the

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shading of pedestrian walkways to encourage walking. Variation in building 
setbacks was not stipulated due to the unique shape of the parcel, which 
constraints development on the site. 
 
 
19. The Street Transportation Department requires the construction of a cul-de-sac 
at the terminus of 34th Street. Furthermore, that the developer construct all 
streets within and adjacent to the development with all required elements. These 
are addressed in Stipulation Nos. 12 and 13. 
 
 
OTHER 
20. The site is not located in an area identified as being archaeologically sensitive. In 
the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, all 
ground disturbing activities must cease within a 33-foot radius of the discovery 
and the City of Phoenix Archaeology Office must be notified immediately and 
allowed time to properly assess the materials. This is addressed in Stipulation 
No. 15. 
 
 
21. Development and use of the site is subject to all applicable codes and 
ordinances. Zoning approval does not negate other ordinance requirements such 
as obtaining a use permit to conduct the proposed outdoor use in this zoning 
district. Other formal actions such as, but not limited to, zoning adjustments and 
abandonments, may be required. 
 
Findings 
 
 
1. 
This proposed development provides a new non-traditional housing option that is 
consistent with surrounding developments and serves a need in the community 
for disabled individuals. 
 
 
2. 
The development, as stipulated, will maintain an appropriate scale to ensure that 
it remains compatible with the area. 
 
 
3. 
This development proposes to develop an asymmetrical parcel that is bounded 
by a wash and freeway with a use that is consistent with the goals of the State 
Route 51 & Loop 101 Scenic Corridor Policy plan. 
 
Stipulations 
 
 
1. 
The development shall maintain a minimum 50-foot building setback, exclusive of carports and 
perimeter walls, from the southern site boundary where adjacent to R1-6 zoning. 
 
 
2. 
The maximum building height shall be limited to 2 stories and 30 feet.

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3. 
Building elevations shall contain multiple colors, exterior accent materials and textural 
changes that exhibit quality and durability such as brick, stone, colored textured concrete or 
stucco, to provide a decorative and aesthetic treatment, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
All elevations of the building(s) shall contain architectural embellishments and detailing 
such as textural changes, pilasters, offsets, recesses, variation in window size and location, 
pitched roofs and/or overhang canopies, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
5. 
The required landscape setbacks shall include minimum 2-inch caliper large canopy shade 
trees, planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, and five 5-gallon shrubs per 
tree, 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. 
 
 
6. 
Where a landscaped median is provided within the ingress or egress to the site, a 
landscaped accent area shall provide a visually unique character with drought-tolerant plant 
materials providing seasonal interest and 75 percent live cover, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
Perimeter walls shall be constructed to the following standards, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
a. Perimeter walls visible from public streets shall have a finished appearance 
compatible with primary structures that includes material and textural differences, 
such as stucco and/or split face block with a decorative element, such as tile or 
stamped designs. 
b. A combination of solid masonry wall not exceeding 4 feet in height, and wrought iron 
view fencing or similar material shall be utilized along the eastern property lines 
where open space is adjacent to the drainage channel/floodway (Indian Bend Wash) 
east of the site. 
 
 
 
 
8. 
Clearly defined, accessible pedestrian pathways shall be provided connecting all building 
entrances and exits, community amenity areas, and all public sidewalks utilizing the 
minimum possible distance and providing the most direct route, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department.

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9. 
The developer shall provide clearly defined, accessible pathways, constructed of decorative 
pavement that visually contrasts with the adjacent parking and drive aisle surfaces, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
10. Pedestrian walkways, including adjacent public sidewalks, shall be shaded to a minimum of 
75 percent, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
11. A minimum of two inverted U-bicycle racks or artistic style racks shall be provided, located 
near the main building entrance. All bicycle racks shall adhere to Appendix K, 
“Outdoor/Open Facilities”, of the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan, and as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. The developer shall construct a minimum 45-foot radius cul-de-sac at the terminus of 34th 
Street, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
13. 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. 
 
 
14. A portion of this parcel is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) called Zone AE 
Floodplain, on panels 1735L of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) revised December 
22, 2017. If the plans show no building and/or construction encroachment including fill 
within this portion of the site in the SFHA, then no floodplain requirements will be required. 
If encroachment does occur, then the following requirements must be met, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department: 
 
a. The Architect/Engineer is required to show the special flood hazard area boundary 
limits on plans and ensure that impacts to the proposed facilities and surrounding 
properties have been considered, following the National Flood Insurance Program 
(NFIP) Regulations (44 CFR Paragraph 60.3).  This includes, but not limited to 
provisions in the latest versions of the Floodplain Ordinance of the Phoenix City 
Code.   
 
b. A copy of the Grading and Drainage Plan needs to be submitted to the Floodplain 
Management section of Public Works Department for review and approval of 
Floodplain requirements prior to issuance of a Grading Permit.  
 
 
15. 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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Writer 
Enrique Bojórquez-Gaxiola 
April 20, 2021 
 
Team Leader 
Samantha Keating 
 
Exhibits 
Zoning sketch map 
Aerial sketch map 
Conceptual Site Plan date stamped September 17, 2020 (1 page) 
Conceptual Elevations date stamped September 17, 2020 (2 pages) 
Community Correspondence (1 page)

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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-49-20
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
1.11 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
*   Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
R1-6
R-3
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
6
16
*   UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
7
19
Matt Ihms
DATE:
12/09/2020
REVISION DATES:
AERIAL PHOTO &
QUARTER SEC. NO.
QS 32-35
ZONING MAP
L-10
REQUESTED CHANGE:
FROM: R1-6 ( 1.11 a.c.)
TO:
R-3 ( 1.11 a.c.)
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0
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Z-164-04
Z-SP-28-69
Z-129-96
Z-SP-7-84
Z-67-97
      36TH STREET
*
*
*
*
R1-6
R-2 PRD
C-2
R-2
C-O
R-5
R-5
R1-6
C-2
5
34TH ST
36TH ST
SWEETWATER AVE
PRESIDIO RD
35TH ST
EMILE ZOLA AVE
WILLOW AVE
ROVEEN AVE
35TH PL
36TH PL
ANDORA DR
33RD PL
34TH PL
33RD ST
32ND ST
SUTTON DR
SURREY AVE
DELCOA DR
PERSHING AVE
CAPTAIN DREYFUS AVE
R1-6 SP
Z-SP-13-87
Squaw
Peak Freeway
Specific Plan
£
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51
Maricopa County Assessor's Office
DEER VALLEY DR
SR 101
UNION HILLS DR
BELL RD
GREENWAY RD
THUNDERBIRD RD
CACTUS RD
SHEA BLVD
S
Q
U
A
W PEAK PKWY (SR 51)
16TH ST
24TH ST
32ND ST
40TH ST
TATUM BLVD
56TH ST
64TH ST
SCOTTSDALE RD
PARADISE VALLEY VILLAGE
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-49-20
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
1.11 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
*   Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
R1-6
R-3
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
6
16
*   UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
7
19
Matt Ihms
DATE:
12/09/2020
REVISION DATES:
AERIAL PHOTO &
QUARTER SEC. NO.
QS 32-35
ZONING MAP
L-10
REQUESTED CHANGE:
FROM: R1-6 ( 1.11 a.c.)
TO:
R-3 ( 1.11 a.c.)
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0
0.07
0.035
Miles

From:
Emad Zaki
To:
matt.ihms@gmail.com
Cc:
David O Simmons; Enrique A Bojorquez-Gaxiola
Subject:
Case Z-49-20-3
Date:
Monday, February 22, 2021 12:39:10 PM
Attachments:
Rezoning Letter .pdf
Dear Mr. Ihms,
I am attaching a copy of the letter you mailed regarding the above-mentioned case. I have few
concerns that I would like to address:
1. The meeting is scheduled on a work day at 9AM, this is going to prevent a lot of
the neighborhood members from attending. My experience with these meeting that it is
usually scheduled after regular work hours. 
2. The way this is set does not give the members an access to the meeting until they
request it from you, this is another concern as members should have a direct link to
access the meeting same as in-person meeting works.
Please consider the above concerns as it interferes with the main purpose of this meetings to
allow the neighbors to voice their opinions and address their concerns. It would be great if you
can reschedule this meeting for another day after 5PM and to have a direct link for anyone
who would like to attend.
Please also let me know if you can provide me with the mailing list to make sure that our
neighbors all got the letter, and if they share the same concerns we have.
Best Regards,
Emad Zaki