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ATTACHMENT D 
 
 
 
City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
 
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-21-22-2 
 
 
 
 
Date of VPC Meeting 
April 13, 2023 
Request From 
PCD NBCOD (Approved C-2 or CP M-R PCD NBCOD) 
Request To 
PUD NBCOD 
Proposal 
Multifamily residential 
Location 
Approximately 170 feet west of the southwest corner of 
North Valley Parkway and Dove Valley Road 
VPC Recommendation 
Approval, per staff recommendation with additional 
stipulations 
VPC Vote 
4-0 
 
VPC DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS: 
 
No speaker cards were submitted on this item.  
 
Staff Presentation: 
 
Mr. Zambrano, staff, provided an overview of the request including the location of the 
request, existing and proposed zoning districts and surrounding land uses. Mr. 
Zambrano displayed the site plan and elevations for the proposed project and shared 
the proposal has received one letter of opposition to date. Mr. Zambrano shared the 
staff findings and stated that staff recommends approval subject to stipulations. 
 
Applicant Presentation: 
 
Ed Bull, representing the applicant with Burch & Cracchiolo, reviewed the site 
location and stated that the design is a multifamily wrap design with several floor 
plans. Mr. Bull stated that the parking garage will be wrapped by the residential units 
and that the community will have full amenities. Mr. Bull provided an overview of the 
landscaping design, pedestrian circulation, vehicular parking, bicycle parking, and trail 
and pedestrian connections. Mr. Bull noted that they are providing an excess amount 
of vehicular parking spaces above Phoenix Zoning Ordinance requirements and 
added that the development will be providing EV parking spaces, electric bicycle 
charging capabilities and a bicycle repair station. Mr. Bull shared the proposed 
enhancements of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance requirements in the narrative. Mr.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Bull noted that the community outreach was enhanced to a property owner notification 
radius of 900 feet and that no opposition was voiced. Mr. Bull discussed their financial 
contribution to the school district and shared the contact information of his team. 
 
Questions from Committee: 
 
Ms. Simon asked about the median extension on Dove Valley Road, sharing that it 
can be a dangerous left turn. Mr. Bull responded that the median on Dove Valley 
Road will be extended from his understanding. Ms. Simon asked about the parallel 
parking related to ground floor tenants. Mr. Bull responded that they would figure out 
a way to ensure the parallel parking spaces are used only by guests and not by 
residents.  
 
Ms. Ricart stated her concern was the building height and asked to see the final 
elevations when available. Mr. Bull replied the final elevations can be shared with 
them once available.  
 
Ms. Krieger shared a concern with the parking due to many families living in 
apartments. Mr. Bull responded that a smaller percentage of the units are two- and 
three-bedroom, and the parking is in excess of the minimum requirements.  
 
Chair Read thanked the applicant for their school district contribution and stated that 
young families in the area are living in multifamily developments more than in any 
other zip code.  
 
Todd Taylor, with the applicant team, shared that they are aware of what TSMC has 
brought to the area in terms of demand for housing families.  
 
Chair Read asked if the fire lane was gated. Mr. Bull responded affirmatively. Chair 
Read stated that they have unhoused population that live in the washes and asked if 
there are security measures for the parking garage. Mr. Bull responded that 
management, accommodation of cameras, and safety measures will be in place for 
residents.  
 
Ms. Krieger asked about the clearance of the parking garage for large vehicles. Mr. 
Bull responded there is a higher clearance level on the first floor that will be available 
to residents. Gerald Fitzgerald, with the applicant team, added that there are loading 
bays planned along the private drive.  
 
Chair Read requested that the landscaping be thoughtful and not have jumping cacti 
or thorns and that the landscaping in the median match the existing landscaping 
along North Valley Parkway and the surrounding area. Chair Read asked if the 
bicycle repair station will be fenced. Mr. Bull stated it would be located on the first 
floor of the parking parage and will be secured.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Public Comments:  
 
None. 
 
Applicant Response to Public Comment: 
 
None. 
 
Discussion: 
 
None. 
 
MOTION – Z-21-22-2: 
 
Shannon Simon motioned to recommend approval of Z-21-22-2, per the staff 
recommendation, with additional stipulations. Michelle Ricart seconded the motion. 
 
1. The developer shall limit parallel parking along the west side of the 
development to a maximum of two hours to eliminate overnight parking. 
2. Landscaping shall not include jumping cacti or thorns adjacent to the multi-
use trail along Dove Valley Road.  
3. Landscaping in median along Dove Valley Road shall match existing 
landscaping in the surrounding right-of-way areas and be cohesive, such 
as, but not limited to, the same rock and planting species.  
4. The updated site plan and building elevations shall be presented for review 
and comment to the north gateway village planning committee prior to final 
site plan approval.  
 
VOTE – Z-21-22-2: 
 
4-0; motion to recommend approval of Z-21-22-2 with additional stipulations passes 
with Committee members Krieger, Simon, Ricart and Read in favor. 
 
VPC RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS: 
 
1.  
An updated Development Narrative for the Alta Dove Valley PUD reflecting 
the changes approved through this request shall be submitted to the 
Planning and Development Department within 30 days of City Council 
approval of this request. The updated Development Narrative shall be 
consistent with the Development Narrative date stamped March 28, 2023, 
as modified by the following stipulations: 
 
 
 
a. Front cover: Revise the submittal date information on the bottom to add 
the following: City Council adopted: [Add adoption date]. 
 
 
 
 
b.  Page 9, Development Standards, 1st paragraph: Change paragraph to

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
read “Except where modified below, this PUD shall comply with the 
North Black Canyon Overlay District (Section 654), the R-5 Multifamily 
Residence District, Table B, (a) Subdivision Development Option 
outlined in Section 618, the parking standards outlined in Section 702, 
and the landscaping and open space standards outlined in Section 507 
Tab A and Section 703 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. Any 
commercial uses provided shall be located on the ground floor of the 
multifamily residential building and shall comply with the same 
development standards as the multifamily residential building.” 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Page 9, Development Standards, Common Open Space/Amenity 
Areas: Start the header on the next page. 
 
 
 
 
d. Page 10, Development Standards, Parking Standards, Parking Spaces 
(bicycles), 2nd paragraph: Replace the paragraph as follows: 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and maintained 
on site within an amenity area or near a primary site entrance. The 
bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided in an area of high 
visibility and separated from vehicular maneuvering areas, where 
applicable. The repair station shall include, but not be limited to: 
 
 
 
 
 
i. 
Standard repair tools affixed to the station 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ii. 
A tire gauge and pump affixed to the base of the station or the 
ground 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iii. 
A bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and wheels to spin 
freely while making adjustments to the bike 
 
 
 
 
e. Page 14, Development Standards, Sidewalk and Pedestrian Pathway 
Standards, Pedestrian Connection Pathway to Commercial Center to 
the West of this Site: Align second column with columns above and 
change “sidewalk” to “Pathway”. 
 
 
 
 
f. 
Pages 14-15, Design Guidelines, Exterior Materials: Add “The exterior 
perimeter building elevations shall be finished with an average 
maximum of 60% stucco material”. 
 
 
 
 
g. Page 15, Design Guidelines, Exterior Materials, 3rd paragraph 
(Exposed areas of the parking garage walls...): Replace the third 
paragraph as follows: Exposed areas of the parking garage walls shall 
be decoratively screened with metal trellises, architectural metal panels 
and extrusions, translucent glazing, decorative lighting, and/or other 
architectural screening materials that will add texture, depth, shadow 
lines, create visual interest for pedestrians, and enhance the public 
right of way.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
 
 
 
 
h. Page 15, Design Guidelines, Exterior Materials, 4th paragraph (Where 
pedestrian walkways cross…): Add a new header for this paragraph 
named “Pedestrian Crossing Pavement Material”. 
 
 
 
 
i. 
Page 17, Pedestrian Circulation and Connectivity, 2nd paragraph (An 
east-west minimum 5-foot-wide concrete…): Add at the end of the last 
sentence “, located near the center of the west property line.” 
 
 
 
 
j. 
Pages 38-44, Development Standards Comparison Table: Update the 
R-5 (Subdivision) column to include information for each standard on 
what the minimum Phoenix Zoning Ordinance requirements would be 
to compare to what the PUD is providing. 
 
 
2.  
A 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated along 
the north property line, adjacent to Dove Valley Road, and a minimum 10-
foot-wide multi-use trail (MUT) shall be constructed within the easement in 
accordance with the MAG supplemental detail and as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
3.  
The developer shall dedicate a minimum of 70-feet of right-of way and 
construct the south side of Dove Valley Road, including detached 
sidewalks, as required by the approved Canyon Crossroads Master Street 
Plan. 
 
 
4.  
The developer shall dedicate a minimum of 30-feet of right-of-way and a 
minimum 10-foot-wide sidewalk easement and construct the north side of 
the new collector street (Commitment Way) along the property’s southern 
boundary, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5.  
The developer shall construct minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk and 
minimum 8-foot-wide landscape area located between the back of curb and 
sidewalk for the north side of the new collector street (Commitment Way), 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6.  
The developer shall provide $115,000 in escrow to fund a traffic control 
device along Dove Valley Road to serve the property, prior to final site plan 
approval and as approved by the Street Transportation Department. 
 
 
7.  
The developer shall extend the existing median island west to the west full 
access location at the western edge of this development. Landscaping shall 
be provided in the 24-foot-wide median island with minimum 3-inch caliper, 
large canopy, drought-tolerant shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in 
equivalent groupings and shrubs, accents and vegetative ground covers to 
achieve a minimum of 75% live coverage at maturity, as approved by the

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Planning and Development Department and Street Transportation 
Department. 
 
 
8.  
The applicant shall submit a Traffic Impact Study to the City for this 
development. The developer shall be responsible for cost and construction 
of all mitigation identified through the analysis. No preliminary approval of 
plans shall be granted until the study is reviewed and approved by the 
Street Transportation Department. 
 
 
9.  
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. 
 
 
10.  
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 Archeologist, and allow time 
for the Archeology Office to properly assess the materials. 
 
 
11. 
THE DEVELOPER SHALL LIMIT PARALLEL PARKING ALONG THE 
WEST SIDE OF THE DEVELOPMENT TO A MAXIMUM OF TWO HOURS 
TO ELIMINATE OVERNIGHT PARKING. 
 
 
12. 
LANDSCAPING SHALL NOT INCLUDE JUMPING CACTI OR THORNS 
ADJACENT TO THE MULTI-USE TRAIL ALONG DOVE VALLEY ROAD. 
 
 
13. 
LANDSCAPING IN MEDIAN ALONG DOVE VALLEY ROAD SHALL 
MATCH EXISTING LANDSCAPING IN THE SURROUNDING RIGHT-OF-
WAY AREAS AND BE COHESIVE, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
USING THE SAME ROCK AND PLANTING SPECIES. 
 
 
14. 
THE UPDATED SITE PLAN AND BUILDING ELEVATIONS SHALL BE 
PRESENTED FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT TO THE NORTH 
GATEWAY VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FINAL SITE 
PLAN APPROVAL.  
 
STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION AND ADDITIONAL 
STIPULATIONS: 
 
None.