Attachment D - VPC Summary-Rec - Z-76-21.pdf
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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-76-21-2 Date of VPC Meeting May 2, 2022 Request From CP/GCP PCD Request To PUD Proposed Use 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 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 Attachment D City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 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 this item. MOTION – Z-76-21-2: Alan Sparks motioned to recommend approval of Z-71-21-2 per the staff recommendation. Roy Wise seconded the motion. VOTE – Z-76-21-2: 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.