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Staff Report Z-10-22-4
April 29, 2022
Encanto Village Planning Committee
Meeting Date:
May 5, 2022
Planning Commission Hearing Date:
June 2, 2022
Request From:
R-4 HRI TOD-1 (Multifamily Residence
District, High Rise Incentive District,
Interim Transit-Oriented Zoning Overlay
One) (1.10 acres) and P-1 TOD-1
(Passenger Automobile Parking,
Limited, Interim Transit-Oriented Zoning
Overlay One) (0.06 acres)
Request To:
WU Code T5:7 MT (Walkable Urban
Code, Transect 5:7, Transit Midtown
Character Area) (0.54 acres) and P-1
TOD-1 (Passenger Automobile Parking,
Limited, Interim Transit-Oriented Zoning
Overlay One) (0.62 acres)
Proposed Use:
Offices, storage, and maintenance
facility accessory to a larger corporate
campus
Location:
Approximately 400 feet east of the
southeast corner of Central Avenue and
Roanoke Avenue
Owner:
Oxford Life Insurance Company
Applicant:
Philip A. Carhuff, Architect
Representative:
Nicole Hosking, Oxford Life Insurance
Company
Staff Recommendation:
Approval, subject to stipulations
Attachment B

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General Plan Conformity
General Plan Land Use Map Designation
Commercial
Street Map
Classification
Roanoke Avenue
Local
Street
30-foot south half
street
STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL ECONOMY CORE VALUE; EMPLOYERS (JOB
CREATION); LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Support General Plan Land Use Map and
zoning changes that will facilitate the location of employment generating uses
in each of the designated employment centers.

The development supports of the existing U-Haul International Headquarters with a
centralized maintenance office and storage facility to support the larger campus. This
expansion will support the continued growth of the existing campus and support the
continued growth of a major employer in Midtown Phoenix and within the North
Central Employment Center.

CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS CORE
VALUE; HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS; DESIGN PRINCIPLE: Establish design
standards and guidelines for parking lots and structures, setback and build-to
lines, blank wall space, shade, and other elements affecting pedestrians, to
encourage pedestrian activity and identify options for providing pedestrian-
oriented design in different types of development.

The development, as stipulated, includes features to encourage walking, bicycling,
and transit use. These standards include a shaded streetscape, parking setbacks,
and shaded on-site pedestrian circulation routes to connect the U-Haul Campus.

CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES CORE VALUE; BICYCLES; DESIGN
PRINCIPLE: Development should include convenient bicycle parking.

The development includes secure bicycle parking to encourage bicycling as a healthy,
affordable, and convenient means of transportation for employees.

BUILD THE SUSTAINABLE DESERT CITY CORE VALUE; DESIGN PRINCIPLE:
Integrate trees and shade into the design of new development and
redevelopment projects throughout Phoenix.

The development, as stipulated, includes robust tree plantings along the Roanoke
Avenue both in the sidewalk detachment and in a landscape setback. The sidewalk
will be shaded to 75 percent by vegetation. Additionally, the development, as
stipulated, includes a shaded on-site pedestrian pathway that will connect to the U-
Haul Campus including the fitness and conference center and the parking structure.

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Applicable Plans, Overlays, and Initiatives
Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework: Background Item No.
4.

Midtown Transit Oriented Development Policy Plan: Background Item No. 5.

Tree and Shade Master Plan: Background Item No. 9.

Complete Streets Guidelines: Background Item No. 10.

Zero Waste PHX: Background Item No. 11.

Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning

Land Use
Zoning
On Site
Vacant lot, parking
R-4 HRI TOD-1, P-1 TOD-1
East (northern portion)
U-Haul Conference and
Fitness Center
WU Code T5:7 MT
East (southern portion) U-Haul commercial office
C-O H-R
West
Parking structure, parking
P-2 HRI TOD-1, P-1 TOD-1,
R-4 HRI TOD-1
North
Multifamily
C-1 HRI HGT/WVR TOD-1
South
Vacant
R-4 HRI TOD-1

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Background/Issues/Analysis

SUBJECT SITE
1.
This request is to rezone 1.16 acres located approximately 400 feet east of the
southeast corner of Central Avenue and Roanoke Avenue from P-1 TOD-1
(Passenger Automobile Parking, Limited, Interim Transit-Oriented Zoning
Overlay One) and R-4 HRI TOD-1 (Multifamily Residence District, High Rise
Incentive District, Interim Transit-Oriented Zoning Overlay One) to WU Code
T5:7 MT (Walkable Urban Code, Transect 5:7, Transit Midtown Character Area)
and P-1 TOD-1 (Passenger Automobile Parking, Limited, Interim Transit-
Oriented Zoning Overlay One) to allow offices, storage, and maintenance
facility accessory to a larger corporate campus.

Walkable Urban Code
Transect 5:7

Standards
Requirements
Provisions on the
Proposed Site Plan
Gross Acreage
N/A
1.16 acres
Building Height

100-foot maximum
30 feet (Met)
Parking (Section 1307.B.2 and
702.C)
Warehouse and storage:
1 space per 1.5 workers.
18 workers, per applicant
27 spaced required
19 provided (Not met, but
site will be sharing
parking with surrounding
buildings)
Main Building Setbacks (Section 1303.2)
Primary Frontage
12-foot maximum
N/A
Side Lot Line (east)
0-foot minimum
Not depicted
Side Lot Line (west)
0-foot minimum
Approximately 10 feet
Rear Lot Line (south)
0-foot minimum
Approximately 15 feet
Parking Setbacks (Section 1303.2)
Primary Frontage
30-foot minimum or
behind building
N/A. Parking on proposed
P-1 TOD-1 site is setback
30 feet.
Side Lot Line (east)
0-foot minimum
21 feet (Met)
Side Lot Line (west)
0-foot minimum
88 feet (Met)
Rear Lot Line (south)
0-foot minimum
15 feet (Met)
Lot Requirements (Section 1303.2)
Lot Coverage
80 percent maximum
29 percent (Met)
Primary Building Frontage
70% minimum
N/A.
Frontage Types Allows (Section 1303.2)
Primary Building Frontage
N/A
N/A

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SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING
2.
The subject site includes two contiguous
parcels on which the applicant is proposing
separate zoning districts. Due to their unique
histories and the zoning districts proposed, the
sites will be described separately as “north
portion” and “south portion.”

Subject Site - north portion: The site has
existed in various states of vacancy for many
years. A portion of the site was formerly owned
by Arizona Public Service (APS) when it was
an unimproved lot used for parking. The site
was formalized as a dust-proofed parking lot
circa 2005. The applicant is proposing this site
be rezoned from R-4 HRI TOD-1 to P-1 TOD-
1.

Aerial photograph with annotations;
Source: Planning and Development
Department

Subject Site - south portion: The site been vacant for many years and research
into aerial photographs did not provide evidence of any prior development. The
site was formally intended as a future APS substation until a land swap with U-
Haul which shifted the future APS substation south of the subject site. The
applicant is proposing this site be rezoned from R-4 HRI TOD-1 and P-1 TOD-1
to WU Code T5:7.

South of the full subject site is a vacant site owned by APS, intended for a future
substation and zoned R-4 HRI TOD-1. East of the subject site are two U-Haul
properties. Along Roanoke Avenue is the U-Haul Conference and Fitness
Center which is zoned WU Code T5:7 MT. South of the U-Haul Conference and
Fitness Center and east of the south portion of the subject side is a two-story
parking structure that is accessory to a commercial office and zoned C-O TOD-1
(Commercial Office – Restricted Commercial, Interim Transit-Oriented Zoning
Overlay One). West of the subject site are two U-Haul properties. Along
Roanoke Avenue is a five-story parking structure which is zoned P-2 TOD-1
(Parking, Interim Transit-Oriented Zoning Overlay One). West of the south
portion of the subject site is a U-Haul parcel used as surface parking and zoned
P-1. North of the subject site across Roanoke Avenue is a property zoned C-1
HRI HGT/WVR TOD-1 (Neighborhood Commercial, High Rise Incentive District,
Height Waiver, Interim Transit-Oriented Zoning Overlay One) that is under
construction as a seven-story multifamily development.

GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP
3.
The General Plan Land Use Map depicts a designation of Commercial which is
consistent with the proposed use. The subject site is also located within the
study areas for the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Strategic Policy

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Framework and the Midtown TOD Policy Plan areas.

4.
Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework:
The Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework is part of the
City’s General Plan. The framework identifies planning typologies to describe
urban environments. The subject site is located within 800 feet of the light rail
station located at Central Avenue and Thomas Road which is identified as a
Regional Urban Center Place Type.

The Regional Urban Center Place
Type is characterized as high intensity
with building heights typically from 5-
10 stories with incentive heights up to
20 stories. Land uses may include
office employment, industry cluster,
high and mid-rise residential, and
supportive retail and commercial uses.

While the proposed development is
below the intensity recommended by
the Place Type, the proposed
development supports the larger
campus which is consistent with the
recommended intensity.
TOD Strategic Policy Framework, Place Type
Map Excerpt; Source: Planning and
Development Department

5.
Midtown TOD Policy Plan:
The site is located within the Midtown TOD Planning Area which is bound by 7th
Avenue on the west, 7th Street on the east, McDowell Road on the south, and
Indian School Road on the north. The policy plan for the Midtown TOD District
provides a blueprint for fully achieving the transformative potential of light rail in
a sustainable manner. Changes advocated in the plan can lower transportation
costs for residents, create new business opportunities, encourage active,
healthy lifestyles, ensure Phoenix increases its competitive advantage in the
global marketplace, and improve prosperity by growing the economy in locations
with existing infrastructure and public services.

The subject site is identified on the Conceptual Zoning Plan with a
recommended Transect of T6:22 which is not consistent with the proposal which
is requesting T5:7. The applicant has requested T5:7 because the proposed
development will operate as an accessory to the U-Haul Conference and
Fitness Center, which is adjacent and zoned T5:7.

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Midtown TOD Policy Plan, Conceptual Zoning Plan; Source: Planning and Development
Department

The Encanto Village Character Plan was approved and adopted into the
Phoenix General Plan through General Plan Amendment GPA-1-19. The project
advances the following items identified in the Encanto Village Character Plan:
• Land Use Principle: Locate land uses with the greatest height and most
intense uses within village cores, centers and corridors based on village
character, land use needs, and transportation system capacity.
• Design Principle: Encourage centers to provide a pedestrian environment
with plazas, common open space, shaded walkways, separation of
pedestrian and vehicular traffic, bicycle parking, and vehicle parking in
architecturally disguised structures or underground where feasible.

The proposal meets the goals of the Encanto Village Character Plan by
supporting the functions of larger corporate campus, a large employer, located
near light rail, and by providing a shaded streetcape, pedestrian pathways and
bicycle parking.

PROPOSAL
7.
Site Plan
On the south portion, the Conceptual Site Plan (attached as an exhibit) depicts
a proposed a 6,000 square foot structure intended to house maintenance staff
and storage accessory to the larger U-Haul campus. The maintenance structure
will be located on the south portion with vehicular access from Roanoke Avenue
through the north portion of the subject site; per the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance,
a Use Permit may be required for the applicant to access the WU Code T5:7
portion through the less intense P-1 TOD-1 zoned site.

On the north portion, the Conceptual Site Plan depicts a redeveloped parking lot
with a single vehicular entrance from Roanoke Avenue which will be used to
access the south portion of the subject site. The Roanoke Avenue frontage
contains a 30-foot landscaped parking setback from Roanoke Avenue to
replicate the parking setback required in the WU Code. To buffer the pedestrian
sidewalk from vehicular circulation and to promote thermal comfort, staff is

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recommending Stipulation No. 2 to require this landscape setback including the
condition that the setback be planted with shade trees.

More broadly, the applicant intends to unify their campus through a series of
newly created pedestrian corridors throughout the campus. The Roanoke
Avenue streetscape located immediately east of the subject site is a model for
these enhanced pedestrian corridors envisioned throughout the campus.
Notable enhancements from this streetscape include: a WU Code compliant
sidewalk detachment and vegetative shade, multiple pavement textures,
pedestrian scale lighting, and a pleasant but not inconvenient meander.

The applicant depicts two east-west pedestrian pathways that intersect the
subject site in two places, along Roanoke Avenue and at a mid-point aligned
with the south edge of the U-Haul Conference and Fitness Center.

Conceptual Site Plan; Source: carhuff + curva
architects, llc.
Streetscape improvements at the U-Haul
Conference and Fitness Center immediately
east of the subject site; Source: Planning and
Development

To promote campus cohesion and transit orientation, staff is recommending
Stipulation Nos. 1 and 3 to implement the pedestrian thoroughfares as they
relate to the subject site.
• Stipulation No. 1 requires a WU Code compliant sidewalk along Roanoke
Avenue with design elements consistent and complementary to the

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streetscape located immediately east of the subject site with specific
regard to sidewalk materials, sidewalk meander, and pedestrian scale
lighting.
• Stipulation No. 3 requires a pedestrian thoroughfare to extend the
existing paseo across the subject site toward Central Avenue and that
the design of the thoroughfare include pedestrian scale lighting, 75
percent vegetative shade, landscape islands to separate the pathway
from vehicular travel and parking, and crosswalks that visually contrast
with drive-aisles.

The configuration of the site will require ongoing coordination with staff to
determine how the WU Code provisions will apply to the south portion including
whether variances and/or appeals will be required.

8.
Conceptual Building
Elevations
The Conceptual Building
Elevations depict a single
building with a height of 30
feet to the top of parapet
and including a façade
comprised of metal panels,
masonry, cladding, and
steel canopies to
accentuate the building
entrances.
Conceptual Building Elevations; Source: carhuff + curva
architects, llc.

STUDIES AND POLICIES
9.
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. Sidewalks on the street frontages should be detached
from the curbs to allow trees to be planted on both sides of the sidewalk to
provide thermal comfort for pedestrians and to reduce the urban heat island
effect.

The development, as stipulated, will create abundant tree shade through the
following enhancements with the applicable stipulations referenced in
parenthetical:
• a shaded and detached sidewalk (Stipulation No. 1),
• a 30-foot-wide landscape setback planted with shade trees with an
emphasis on shading the public sidewalk (Stipulation No. 2), and
• an east-west pedestrian paseo that will be shaded to 75 percent by
vegetation and insulated from parking and vehicular circulation areas by
landscape islands of not less than five feet in width (Stipulation No. 3).

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10. Complete Streets Guidelines:
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. The Walkable Urban Code is
designed to facilitate pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-oriented development and
includes provisions to advance the goals of the policy guide related to
streetscape improvements. Staff is recommending Stipulation No. 4 to require
that the development provide six secure bicycle parking spaces to advance the
guidelines.

11. Zero Waste Phoenix 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 provision of recycling
containers was not addressed in the applicant’s submittals.

COMMUNITY CORRESONDENCE
12. As of the writing of this report, no community correspondence has been
received.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMENTS
13. The Fire Department commented that the site plan must comply with the
Phoenix Fire Code and further indicated there are no problems anticipated with
the case. 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.

14. The Street Transportation Department provided no comments or stipulations;
however, staff is recommending Stipulation No. 5 to require all streets and
improvements in the right-of-way be constructed to ADA standards.

OTHER
15. The site has not been identified as being archaeologically sensitive. However, in
the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, all
ground disturbing activities must cease within 33-feet 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. 6.

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16. Staff has not received a completed form for the Waiver of Claims for Diminution
in Value of Property under Proposition 207 (A.R.S. 12-1131 et seq.), as required
by the rezoning application process. Therefore, a stipulation has been added to
require the form be completed and submitted prior to preliminary site plan
approval. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 7.

17. The Aviation Department requires that the property owner record a Notice to
Prospective Purchasers of Proximity to Airport in order to disclose the existence,
and operational characteristics of City of Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Airport (PHX) to future owners or tenants of the property. The Aviation
Department also requires that the project receive a No Hazard Determination
from the FAA. These are addressed in Stipulation Nos. 8 and 9.

18. Development and use of the site are subject to all applicable codes and
ordinances. Zoning approval does not negate other ordinance requirements.
Other formal actions such as, but not limited to, zoning adjustments and
abandonments may be required.

Findings

1.
The development is consistent with the Commercial General Plan Land Use Map
designation.

2.
The proposal, as stipulated, will create a strong pedestrian environment along
Roanoke Avenue with shaded and detached sidewalks in a key corridor to convey
residents safely and comfortably to the Encanto Primary Core and the Thomas
Road Light Rail Station.

3.
The development is appropriate at this location due to its compatibility with the
surrounding land uses.

Stipulations

1. The sidewalk along Roanoke Avenue shall be shaded and detached in
compliance with applicable provisions of the Walkable Urban Code and
designed to replicate streetscape improvements east of the subject site with
specific regard to sidewalk width, meander, materials, and landscape palette,
as approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department.

2. A minimum 30-foot landscape setback shall be provided along Roanoke
Avenue, excluding the width of one drive-aisle, and planted with minimum 3-
inch caliper shade trees, placed 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings,
and with trees situated to provide shade on the public sidewalk, as approved
by the Planning and Development Department.

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3. The developer shall provide an east-west pedestrian thoroughfare across the
subject site at the location depicted on the Conceptual Site Plan date stamped
April 14, 2022 and improved to the following specifications, as approved or
modified by the Planning and Development Department.

a. With the exception of drive-aisle crossings, the pedestrian thoroughfare
shall be shaded to 75 percent by shade trees with a minimum 3-inch
caliper.

b. The pedestrian thoroughfare shall be separated from vehicular parking
and circulation areas by five-foot landscape area(s) planted with shrubs
and shade trees.

c. The pedestrian thoroughfare shall be illuminated by pedestrian scale
light fixtures.

d. Where the pedestrian thoroughfare crosses drive-aisles, the crossing
shall visually contrast with parking and drive aisle surfaces.

4. The developer shall provide secure bicycle parking for six bicycles and
installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the Phoenix Zoning
Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.

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. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and

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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.

Writer
Nick Klimek
April 29, 2022

Team Leader
Racelle Escolar

Exhibits
Zoning sketch map
Aerial sketch map
Conceptual Site Plan date stamped April 14, 2022
Conceptual Building Elevations date stamped February 18, 2022 (2 pages)
North Central Employment Center Profile (2 pages)

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ROANOKE AVE
Transit
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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-10-22
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
1.16 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
* Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
R-4 HRI TOD-1, P-1 TOD-1
WU T5:7 MT, P-1 TOD-1
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
239, N/A
No Maximum, N/A
* UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
38, N/A
N/A, N/A
Philip A. Carhuff, Architect
DATE:
3/11/2022
REVISION DATES:
AERIAL PHOTO &
QUARTER SEC. NO.
QS 14-28
ZONING MAP
G-8
REQUESTED CHANGE:
FROM: R-4 HRI TOD-1 ( 1.10 a.c.)
P-1 TOD-1 ( 0.06 a.c.)
TO:
WU T5:7 MT ( 0.54 a.c.)
P-1 TOD-1 ( 0.62 a.c.)
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City of Phoenix Employment Center Profile
NORTH CENTRAL
The North Central
employment center
offers an exceptional
location in one of the
city’s premier office
corridors.
This employment
center extends from
McDowell Road north
to Camelback Road
between Seventh
Street and Seventh
Avenue. The North
Central area includes
high-rise office and
residential buildings
surrounded by
historic single family
neighborhoods, parks
and cultural amenities.
The North Central employment center offers excellent access to a large portion
of the metro area’s 1.7 million workers. Approximately 770,000 young, well-educated
workers reside within a 30 minute drive time.1 High concentrations of service and
health care workers live within 10 to 20 minutes. In addition, about 16 percent of the
workforce living within a 20 minute drive time is made up of executives, managers
and technical professionals.2
Projected growth for this area will result in close to 170,000 new residents within
a 30 minute drive time by 2020, providing a continually expanding labor pool.3

1, 2, 3 Claritas, 2015.
Labor Force Accessibility and Skills
Employment by Occupation
Workforce
10 Min. Drive
20 Min. Drive
30 Min. Drive
Number
%
Number
%
Number
%
Management
7,416
7
57,595
8
131,498
9
Engineering & Science
2,224
2
16,777
2
36,046
3
Healthcare & Education
11,089
10
82,493
11
170,387
12
Service
16,173
15
109,119
15
195,911
14
Sales
10,112
9
81,075
11
167,369
12
Clerical & Admin. Support
15,143
14
117,524
16
219,346
16
Construction
8,978
8
48,001
6
71,611
5
Production
6,210
6
39,874
5
64,441
5
Trans./Material Mover
6,373
6
46,614
6
76,283
5
Total
83,718
599,072
1,132,892
Commute Shed
• Access to a large executive
and professional workforce
• Advanced
telecommunications
infrastructure
• Large inventory of office
space
• Competitive lease rates
• Superior accessibility to
key business and financial
services
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary Aids and services are available upon request to individuals with
disabilities. Products and services made available through Federal Funding provided by the Workforce Investment Act.
Commuters who travel to
Employment Corridor per
Square Mile
4 to 10
10 to 25
25 to 50
More than 50
Phoenix North Central Job Center
Phoenix North Central Job
Center Catchment Area
Source: Maricopa Association of
Governments, TRP Reduction Database,
2013
Source: Claritas, 2015.

Sites and Buildings
Infrastracture
The North Central employment center offers
a large inventory of office and commercial
space mixed with a variety of hotel and
residential developments. From high-rise office
buildings and condominiums to palm tree-lined
streets of historic single-family neighborhoods,
diversity enhances the appeal of this
conveniently located area.
The area has about 14.5 million square feet
of existing office space in close proximity to
downtown. For companies that require build-to-
suit space, there are prime commercial high-rise
parcels available.4
The map to the right highlights the type
of community real estate in the North Central
area. Our team can provide more detail, custom
information based on your requirements.
4 CoStar Realty Information Inc., 2015
Abundant and reliable power sources
are available from a highly advanced network
system that provides redundant feeds from
multiple sub-stations.
The North Central employment center enjoys
easy access to a modern network of urban
freeways and arterial streets. This employment
center has excellent transit service and is
located along the METRO light rail transit line
that connects the area to downtown Phoenix,
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and
surrounding cities.
For businesses that require convenient
air access, Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Airport is located just 15 minutes away. The
airport is one of the busiest in the U.S. based
on passenger traffic and offers more than 830
daily non-stop flights to nearly 80 domestic
destinations and 13 international destinations.5
5 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 2015.
Existing and Planned
Development
1. Century Link Tower
586,403 sq. ft.
Office
2. Viad Tower Phase II
478,488 sq. ft.
Office - Proposed
3. Phoenix Corporate Tower
445,811 sq. ft.
Office
4. Phoenix Plaza Tower II
419,453 sq. ft.
Office
5. Phoenix Plaza Tower I
418,613 sq. ft.
Office
6. Younan Central Plaza
405,693
Office
7. 2800 Tower
364,533 sq. ft.
Office
8. 3550 Tower
287,269 sq. ft.
Office
9. Park Central - Bldg 7
224,953 sq. ft.
Office
10. Security Title Plaza
219,032 sq. ft.
Office
Source: CoStar Realty Information Inc., 2015
City of Phoenix
Community and Economic Development Department
200 W. Washington St., 20th Floor | Phoenix, AZ 85003
www.phoenix.gov/econdev | 602-262-5040
PHOENIX IS DESIGNED
TO WORK.
Connectivity
The North Central employment center
features modern, reliable telecommunications
infrastructure that is supported by multiple
providers. These providers are able to offer
specialized capabilities such as complete digital
infrastructure, T-1 (DS1) lines, T-3 (DS3) lines,
self-healing fiber ring architecture and high-
speed data communications. Local exchange
carriers with service in the North Central area
include CenturyLink and Cox Communications.
Amenities and Attractions
The exciting Phoenix Arts District includes the Phoenix Art Museum
and Theater, the Playhouse on the Park and the internationally renowned
Heard Museum of Native American Art. Steele Indian School Park, located
at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Indian School Road, features
an expansive 15-acre entry garden, several historical buildings depicting the
history of Phoenix Indian School, an amphitheater with seating for 1,500, a
2.5-acre bird-shaped lake and waterfall and a 15-acre neighborhood park.
Located in the heart of the North Central employment center, Park Central
is a 500,000 square foot mixed-use redevelopment featuring offices, retail,
restaurants and business-oriented hotels. In addition, there are a number
of new luxury apartment developments in the area that provide a variety
of housing options for workers and support continued office and retail
development.
Major Area Employers
CenturyLink

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Telecommunications

Accounting and Management Consulting
Deloitte LLP

Dignity Health
Accounting and Management Consulting
Hospital Administration
Fennemore Craig

IBM Corporation
Law Firm

Administrative Operations
SCF Arizona

U-Haul International
Direct Property and Casuality Insurance - HQ
Leasing Services - Corp. HQ
Viad Corporation

Xerox Corporation
Business Services - HQ

Copiers and Office Products

BMO Harris Bank

Banking and Financial Services

Source: Maricopa Association of Governments, 2013
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Indian School Rd.
Osborn Rd.
Thomas Rd.
McDowell Rd.
7th Ave.
7th St.
Steele Indian
School Park
Central Ave.
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