Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-14-22-1.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2022-07-01)

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
June 2, 2022 
ITEM NO: 15 
DISTRICT NO.: 1 
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-14-22-1
Location: 
Northeast corner of Black Canyon Highway and Adobe Drive 
From: 
A-1 DVAO and C-2 DVAO
To:
A-1 DVAO
Acreage:
9.35
Proposal:
Industrial development
Applicant: 
Baker Development Company 
Owner: 
BDC Adobe, LLC 
Representative: 
Wendy Riddell, Berry Riddell, LLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations.   
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Deer Valley 5/12/2022 No quorum.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per staff recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Perez made a MOTION to approve Z-14-22-1, per the staff 
recommendation. 
 
Maker: Perez 
 
Second: Simon 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Howard and Johnson 
Opposition Present: Yes (possibly in error) 
Findings: 
1.
The proposed land use is in conformance with the Industrial designation of the
General Plan Land Use Map.
2.
The subject site is located adjacent to industrial land uses. The proposed
development, as stipulated will complement the surrounding area.
3.
The proposed zoning is consistent with the goals and policies of the Deer Valley
Airport Overlay and will provide additional employment opportunities in the village.
Stipulations: 
1.
An average 30-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided along the I-17 frontage
road, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
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2. 
A minimum 20-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided along Adobe Drive, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
3. 
All landscape improvements shall be installed with the first phase of development. 
 
4. 
The required landscape setbacks shall be planted with minimum 50% 2-inch caliper 
and 50% 3-inch caliper size trees and with five 5-gallon shrubs per tree, as approved 
by Planning and Development Department. 
 
5. 
All uncovered employee and customer surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped 
with minimum 2-inch caliper drought-tolerant shade trees and five 5-gallon shrubs per 
tree. Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout the parking areas and achieve 25 
percent shade at maturity, as approved by Planning and Development Department. 
 
6. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall be constructed 
of decorative pavers, stamped, or colored concrete, or other pavement treatments that 
visually contrasts parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
7. 
Two outdoor employee resting areas of no less than 400 square feet shall be provided 
on site. One area shall be located along the north portion of the site and one on the 
south portion of the site. The employee resting areas shall not be located within loading 
and truck maneuvering areas. Each required resting area shall include a minimum of 
two pedestrian seating benches, constructed of quality and durable materials, and 
shaded to a minimum of 75% using minimum 2-inch caliper size, large canopy drought-
tolerant shade trees and/or architectural shade, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
8. 
The following bicycle infrastructure shall be provided and maintained, as described 
below and as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
a. 
A minimum of 10 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U, 
artistic racks, and/or within a secure bicycle storge area. The racks shall be 
located near a primary building entrance or in the central amenity area and 
installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning 
Ordinance. Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs 
in Appendix K or the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
b. 
A bicycle repair station (fix-it station) shall be provided as an employee amenity 
on site. The station shall include but is 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. 
 
9. 
The west building elevation, visible from the I-17 frontage road that exceeds 100-feet in 
length shall contain architectural embellishments and detailing such as textural 
changes, pilasters, offsets, recesses, window fenestration, shadow boxes and 
overhead/canopies, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
10. 
The sidewalk along the I-17 frontage road shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width and 
detached with a minimum 10-foot-wide landscape strip located between the sidewalk 
and the back of curb, planted to the following standards, as approved or modified by 
the Planning and Development Department and the Arizona Department of 
Transportation.

a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper drought-tolerant shade trees that provide sidewalk 
shade to a minimum of 75% at maturity. 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 75% live coverage at maturity. 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment. 
 
11. 
The sidewalk along Adobe Drive shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width and detached 
with a minimum 5-foot-wide landscape strip located between the sidewalk and back of 
curb and planted to the following standards, as approved or modified by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper drought-tolerant shade trees that provide sidewalk 
shade to a minimum of 75% at maturity. 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 75% live coverage at maturity. 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment. 
 
12. 
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. 
 
13. 
The developer shall underground existing electrical utilities withing the public right-of-
way that are impacted or require relocation as part of the project. The developer shall 
coordinate with affected utility companies for review and permitting. 
 
14. 
This parcel is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) called Zone AH, on panel 1280M 
of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated September 18, 2020. The following 
requirements shall apply, as approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
a. 
The Architect/Engineer is required to show the floodplain boundary limits on 
the Grading and Drainage plan and ensure that impacts to the proposed 
facilities 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 shall to be submitted to the 
Floodplain Management section of Public Works Department for review and 
approval of Floodplain requirements. 
 
 
c. 
Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form 086-0-33) based on construction plans must 
be received and approved by Floodplain Management prior to issuance of 
Grading & Drainage permit. In Zone A, a base flood elevation determination 
letter (sample letter is provided by Floodplain Management upon request) and 
exhibit will also be required prior to issuance of Grading & Drainage permit.

d. 
The developer shall provide a FEMA approved CLOMR-F or CLOMR prior to 
issuance of a Grading and Drainage permit. CLOMR-F and CLOMR also 
requires the following compliance with Section 7 & 9 of the Endangered Species 
Act (ESA). 
 
15. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archeology 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 Archeologist prior to clearing and grubbing, 
landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
 
16. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from Phase I data 
testing, the City Archeologist, in consultation with a qualified archeologist, determines 
such data recovery excavations are necessary, the applicant shall conduct Phase II 
archeological data recovery excavations. 
 
17. 
In the event archeological 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. 
 
18. 
The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Deer Valley 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. 
 
19. 
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. 
 
20. 
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. 
 
21. 
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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