Item 166 - Revised Memo.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2022-07-01)

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contributions are addressed in new Stipulation No. 25 
All added and modified stipulations, since the Planning Commission recommendation, 
are in bold font and listed below. 
Staff recommends approval, subject to the following updated stipulations: 
OVERALL SITE 
1.
Prior to the issuance· of Final Site Plan approval, the landowner shall convey
approximately 74 acres (or an area mutually agreed upon by the city and the owner) of
hillside land selected by the City of Phoenix and located in the area depicted as
"Hillside Area" on the site plan date stamped February 4, 2022, to the City of Phoenix
for the use as a City of Phoenix desert park and/or mountain preserve, as modified
and approved by the Planning and Development Department and the Parks and
Recreation Department.
2.
The developer shall work with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department to
determine a maximum of two access points to the desert park or mountain preserve
area prior to issuance of preliminary site plan approval. The access points shall be
made accessible to the public through a trail network, within and/or bounding the site,
as approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department. In conjunction
with the electric utility provider, the developer shall also explore the possibility of
providing a public access parking lot in the utility easement area with access to the
preserve trail network.
3.
A minimum landscaped setback of 140 feet shall be provided along the Cave Creek
Road frontage.
4.
The required landscape setbacks along Cave Creek Road, Desert Peak Parkway, and
the perimeter setbacks for the R-2 and R-3A zoned portions of the site where adjacent
to single-family residential zoning shall be planted with a minimum of 70 percent 2-inch
caliper and 30 percent 3-inch caliper large canopy drought-tolerant trees, 20 feet on
center or in equivalent groupings, with five 5-gallon shrubs per tree, as approved or
modified by the Planning and Development Department.
5.
Within the development and along Cave Creek Road and Desert Peak Parkway, all
pedestrian paths, multi-use trails, and sidewalks, excluding sidewalks along internal
streets, shall be shaded by a structure, landscaping at maturity, or a combination of
the two to provide a minimum of 75 percent shade, as approved or modified by the
Planning and Development Department.
6.
The developer shall dedicate 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easements (MUTE) along the
east side of Desert Peak Parkway and the west side of Cave Creek Road and
construct a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-use trail (MUT) within the easements in
accordance with the MAG supplemental detail and as approved by the Planning and
Development Department. Where conflicts or restrictions exist, the developer shall
work with the Site Planning Section on an alternative design through the technical
appeal process.

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7.
The developer shall construct minimum 10-foot-wide community trails and multi-use
trails, as generally depicted on the Overall Trails Exhibit, date stamped April 15, 2022,
as approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department. Where
conflicts or restrictions exist, the developer shall work with the Site Planning Section
on an alternative design through the technical appeal process.
8.
The developer shall dedicate right-of-way and construct one bus stop pad along
southbound Cave Creek Road. The bus stop pad shall be constructed according to the
City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1260 with a minimum depth of 10 feet and be located
from the intersection of the main access point on Cave Creek Road according to City
of Phoenix Standard Detail P1258, as approved or modified by the Planning and
Development Department or the Public Transit Department.
9.
The developer shall construct a minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk and a
minimum 11-foot-wide landscape area between the back of curb and sidewalk along
Cave Creek Road, planted to the following standards and as approved or modified by
the Planning and Development Department or Street Transportation Department.
a.
Minimum 2-inch caliper shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent
groupings.
b.
Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 75 percent live coverage at maturity.
Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
10.
The developer shall construct minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalks with minimum
5-foot-wide landscape areas between the back of curb and sidewalks along the
primary roadway through the subdivision, as generally depicted on the Overall Trails
Exhibit, date stamped April 15, 2022, planted with minimum 2-inch caliper shade trees,
25 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, as approved or modified by the Planning
and Development Department. Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work
with the Planning and Development Department on an alternative design solution
consistent with a pedestrian environment.
11.
The developer shall dedicate 65 feet of right-of-way along Cave Creek Road, as
approved by the Planning and Development Department.
12.
The developer shall construct a 24-foot-wide landscaped median island along Desert
Peak Parkway from Hillstone Way to 23rd Street, as approved or modified by the
Planning and Development Department.
13.
The developer shall align the primary roadway through the subdivision with the
intersection of Desert Peak Parkway and Hillstone Way and shall be responsible for
any modifications to the existing drainage facility and access ramp, as approved or
modified by the Planning and Development Department.

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14.
The developer shall connect to the existing stub streets of Rustling Oaks Lane, 27th
Place, and 29th Way, as depicted on the site plan date stamped February 4, 2022,
BUT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO EMERGENCY ACCESS ONLY and as approved or
modified by the Planning and Development Department.ADDITIONALLY, THE
DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AT THE ABOVE
REFERENCED STREET STUBS TO FACILITATE PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
BETWEEN THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE EXISTING DESERT PEAK
NEIGHBORHOOD.
15.
The developer shall submit a Traffic Impact Study, including a Cave Creek Road
Traffic Corridor Analysis from Sonoran Desert Drive south to the 101 Freeway to
evaluate the overall level of service and corridor conditions with impacts associated
with the proposed 1,545 dwelling units. The developer shall be responsible for regional
mitigation identified through the analysis. No preliminary approval of plans shall be
granted until the study is reviewed and approved by the Street Transportation
Department.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
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.
20.
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.
21.
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.
22.
In the event archeological materials are encountered during construction, the
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radius of the discovery, notify the City Archeologist, and allow time for the Archeology 
Office to properly assess the materials. 
23.
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.
24.
PRIOR TO FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL, THE DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION THAT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING AS MODIFIED AND
APPROVED BY THE WATER SERVICES AND PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENTS:
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THAT ALL HOMES IN THE DEVELOPMENT WILL BE DESIGNED AND
CERTIFIED THROUGH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S
WATERSENSE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
•
A COMMITMENT TO HAVE THE DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATE IN THE
CITY'S HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAM.
•
THE UTILIZATION OF NATIVE AND DROUGHT TOLERANT VEGETATION
THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPMENT.
•
IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS FOR UNDISTURBED AND OPEN SPACE
AREAS.
•
UTILIZATION OF AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND SMART
CONTROLLERS.
•
A COMMITMENT TO UNDERGO REGULAR WATER LEAK DETECTION
AUDITS TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE
IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
•
A SUMMARY OF RESTRICTIONS ON THE UTILIZATION OF TURF WITHIN
THE DEVELOPMENT.
25.
THE DEVELOPER SHALL SUBMIT A TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY (TIS), INCLUDING
A CAVE CREEK ROAD TRAFFIC CORRIDOR ANALYSIS FROM SONORAN
DESERT DRIVE SOUTH TO THE 101 FREEWAY TO EVALUATE THE OVERALL
LEVEL OF SERVICE AND CORRIDOR CONDITIONS WITH IMPACTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED 1,545 DWELLING UNITS. THE DEVELOPER
SHALL CONTRIBUTE TO REGIONAL TRAFFIC MITIGATION MPROVEMENTS
IDENTIFIED IN THE TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY. ANY CONTRIBUTIONS SHALL BE
FAIRLY RELATED TO THE TRAFFIC IMPACT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AS
MODIFIED OR APPPROVED BY THE STREET TRANSPORTATION AND
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS. CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE ALREADY IDENTIFIED IN THE ADOPTED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PLAN MAY BE UTILIZED AS AN IMPACT FEE
CREDIT. NO PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS SHALL BE GRANTED UNTIL
THE STUDY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE STREET
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
R1-10 ZONED AREA 
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Building elevations shall depict architectural detailing applied to windows on all sides

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26.
of the homes, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
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A minimum of 15 percent of the gross site area for the R1-1O zoned portion of the site,
27.
after dedication of the hillside area to the city, shall be retained as open space,
including washes and internal hillside areas, as approved by the Planning and
Development Department. This requirement shall not be applied to individual phases
of the overall development.
2&. 
A minimum of two distinct active open space areas and a minimum of three passive
28.
open space areas shall be provided within the overall R1-10 zoned area, as approved
by the Planning and Development Department.
R-2 ZONED AREA
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The development shall be in general conformance with the building elevations date 
29.
stamped February 4, 2022, as approved by the Planning and Development
Department.
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A minimum of 10 percent of the gross site area shall be retained as open space,
30.
including washes, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
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There shall be a minimum of 5 amenities within the open space areas, such as but not
31.
limited to benches, picnic tables, ramadas, and/or playground equipment, as approved
by the Planning and Development Department.
  
The developer shall provide secured bicycle parking per Section 1307 of the City of
32.
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. In addition, inverted U-and/or artistic bicycle racks shall
be provided for guests, with a minimum of 0.05 spaces per unit, located near the
clubhouse or distributed throughout the site and installed per the requirements of
Section 1307. H of the Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and
Development Department.
R-3A ZONED AREA
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The development shall be in general conformance with the CASITAS OR GARDEN 
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building elevations date stamped February 4, 2022, OR THE BUILDING
ELEVATIONS JUNE 27, 2022, as approved by the Planning and Development
Department AND AS MODIFIED BY THE STIPULATIONS BELOW.
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A minimum of 10 percent of the gross site area shall be retained as open space,
34.
including washes, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
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There shall be a minimum of 5 amenities within the open space areas, such as but not
35.
limited to benches, picnic tables, ramadas, and/or. playground equipment, as approved
by the Planning and Development Department.
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The developer shall provide secured bicycle parking per Section 1307 of the City of
36.
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. In addition, inverted U-and/or artistic bicycle racks shall
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clubhouse or distributed throughout the site and installed per the requirements of 
Section 1307.H of the Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
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THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 
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TWO STORIES, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT.
Enclosures: 
Exhibit 1: Building Elevations date stamped June 27, 2022 
Approved: 
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Al;n tephenson 
Deputy City Manager/Planning and Development Director