Attachment D - PC Summary - GPA-DSTV-1-22-2.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION  
June 2, 2022  
ITEM NO: 6 
DISTRICT NO.: 2 
SUBJECT:  
Application #: 
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2) 
Location: 
Approximately 2,400 feet southwest of the southwest corner of Cave 
Creek Road and Jomax Road 
From: 
Residential 2 to 5 dwelling units per acre and Parks/Open Space - 
Publicly Owned 
To: 
Residential 10 to 15 dwelling units per acre and 
Residential 15+ dwelling units per acre 
Acreage:
29.48
Proposal: 
A Minor General Plan Amendment to allow development of garden-style 
multifamily residential development (15+ dwelling units per acre) and 
casita-style single-family duplex rental residences (10 to 15 dwelling units 
per acre). 
Applicant: 
Jason Morris, Withey Morris, PLC 
Owner: 
Arizona State Land Trust 
Representative: 
Jason, Morris, Withey Morris, PLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Desert View 5/3/2022 Approval. Vote: 7-2.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Desert View Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Gaynor made a MOTION to approve GPA-DSTV-1-22-2, per the 
Desert View Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Gaynor 
 
Second: Gorraiz 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Howard and Johnson 
Opposition Present: Yes 
Findings: 
1.
The proposed General Plan Land Use Map designation of Residential 10 to 15
dwelling units per acre and Residential 15+ dwelling units per acre would allow higher
density attached townhouses, condos, or apartments, which do not conflict with the
land uses in the surrounding area.
2.
The companion rezoning case, Z-6-22-2, proposes a single-family and multifamily
residential development, which, as stipulated, protects the character of the surrounding
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area by concentrating density along Cave Creek Road, an arterial street, and away 
from the undisturbed hillside portion of the development 
 
 
3. 
The subject site is appropriate for residential uses at the proposed densities and 
provides new housing opportunities in this part of the city. Furthermore, the 
development has adequate street access and provides various opportunities for 
recreation to future residents. 
 
 
 
 
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