Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-49-20-3.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
June 3, 2021 
ITEM NO: 11 
DISTRICT NO.: 3
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-49-20-3
Location: 
Approximately 970 feet north of the northeast corner of 34th Street 
and Sweetwater Avenue 
From:
R1-6
To:
R-3
Acreage:
1.11
Proposal: 
Community Residence Center 
Applicant: 
Matt Ihms 
Owner: 
Fedzin Enterprises, LLC 
Representative: Matt Ihms 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation:  Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Paradise Valley 5/3/2021 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 11-6.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Paradise Valley Village 
Planning Committee recommendation with an additional stipulation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Busching made a MOTION to approve Z-49-20-3, per the 
Paradise Valley Village Committee recommendation, with the additional stipulation, as 
read into the record.  
 
Maker: Busching 
 
Second: Perez 
 
Vote: 8-0 
Absent: Gorraiz  
 
Opposition Present: Yes 
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.
Attachment D

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. 
 
 
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. 
 
 
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. 
 
 
16. 
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. 
 
 
 
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