Attachment D - VPC Summary-Rec - GPA-PV-4-21-2.pdf

City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
GPA-PV-4-21-2 
Date of VPC Meeting 
May 2, 2022 
Request  
To amend the General Plan Land Use Map Designation 
on approximately 6.10 acres located at the southwest 
corner of Kierland Boulevard and Marilyn Road from 
Industrial to Mixed Use (Commercial / Residential 15+ 
dwelling units per acre) to allow multifamily residential 
and commercial uses. 
Location 
Southwest corner of Kierland Boulevard and Marilyn 
Road 
VPC Recommendation 
Approval, per the staff recommendation 
VPC Vote 
11-0 with committee members Balderrama, Goodhue,
Hall, Mazza, Petersen, Popovic, Schmidt, Severs,
Sparks, Wise, and Lesher in favor.
VPC DISCUSSION: 
Cases GPA-PV-4-21-2 and Z-76-21-2 were heard concurrently by the committee. 
Chair Gubser and committee member Bowman left the meeting, bringing the 
quorum to 11 members. 
Enrique Bojórquez, staff, introduced himself and provided a presentation on 
cases GPA-PV-4-21-2 and Z-76-21-2. Mr. Bojórquez discussed the location of 
the site, noting the existing and proposed General Plan Land Use Map 
designations. Mr. Bojórquez discussed the surrounding zoning and proposed 
land uses part of the PUD case. Mr. Bojórquez discussed the location of the site 
within the Desert Ridge and Kierland employment center and described how this 
project furthers other policy plans. Mr. Bojórquez described the proposed site 
plan and building elevations, noting that a maximum height of six stories and 70 
feet would be permitted. Mr. Bojórquez noted that that one letter of support and 
three letters in opposition had been received. Mr. Bojórquez concluded the 
presentation by providing the staff findings and recommendation of approval, 
describing the proposed stipulations for case Z-76-21-2, as presented in the staff 
report. 
Nick Wood, representing the applicant with Snell & Wilmer LLP, introduced 
himself and his team. Mr. Wood discussed the location of the site in relation to 
other projects approved in the area. Mr. Wood stated that this development is 
over 500 feet north of the closest single-family home south of the site, adding 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
that the Kierland Community Alliance supports this project. Mr. Wood stated that 
the minor general plan amendment case supports the removal of industrially-
designated land on the site. Mr. Wood compared the previous proposal with the 
current proposal, which show a decrease in density and shifting of the building 
away from the west property line. Mr. Wood stated that other changes made 
include the addition of patios along the street to activate this area and two stories 
of underground parking below grade. Mr. Wood discussed the proposed 
development standards, including proposed parking standards. Mr. Wood 
discussed the proposed open space, building articulation designs and showed 
site renderings. Mr. Wood concluded the presentation by requesting approval of 
cases GPA-PV-4-21-2 and Z-76-21-2. 
 
Questions from the Committee: 
 
Vice Chair Lesher asked if any committee members had questions for the 
presenters. 
Jennifer Hall gave kudos to the applicant for the changes made and appreciates 
the architecture provided in this project. This design goes above and beyond, 
plus it looks classy. 
 
Alex Popovic stated that a loss of 51 dwelling units from 370 to 319 is a big 
compromise. Mr. Popovic appreciates the applicant’s collaboration with the 
community. 
 
Public Comment: 
None. 
 
Applicant Response to Public Comment: 
None. 
 
Vice Chair Lesher asked for a motion on each item. 
 
MOTION – GPA-PV-4-21-2: 
Alan Spark motioned to recommend approval of GPA-PV-4-21-2 per the staff 
recommendation. Alex Popovic seconded the motion. 
VOTE – GPA-PV-4-21-2: 
11-0; motion to approve passed with committee members Balderrama, Goodhue, 
Hall, Mazza, Petersen, Popovic, Schmidt, Severs, Sparks, Wise, and Lesher in 
favor. 
 
STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION: 
 
No comments.