Attachment E - Opposition - Z-6-22-2.pdf

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Anthony M Grande
From:
Tom Bonanno <tombonanno2@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2022 7:40 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande; Tom Bonanno
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)…
Hi Anthony, 
I live immediately West of the proposed new Development.  I understand the Village planning committee is asked to 
amend the current DR Horton rezoning application to approve an additional 400 rental units on approximately 20 
acres.  Those 400 units allow over 1,000 people to be living in those units.  This zoning request which should never be 
approved.  Please take the time to drive around the area as see how it is all singe‐family homes.  Everyone of us wants to 
remain that way.  VOTE NO on the amendment. 
Thank you, 
Tom Bonanno  
M: 602.743.9200 
Attachment E

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Anthony M Grande
From:
Sarah Crank <sarahcrank@icloud.com>
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2022 9:14 AM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)  
Dear Desert View VPC, 
 
I would like to voice strong opposition to the GPA-DSTV-e-22-2 amendment.  As a resident of this area I strongly object to the addition of 400 
rental units including a 2 story apartment complex.  This additional 1000+ residents would significantly change the landscape of the 
neighborhood.  My community is less than 2 houses per acre currently and the addition of this amendment would significantly change the value, 
the character, and quiet nature of the neighborhood.  I invested in this specific low density neighborhood and strongly object to the committee 
approving 400 rental units in addition to the single family houses they want to build.   
 
Please support the existing community members in voting NO to this amendment.   
 
Thank you, 
 
Stone Butte Homeowner 
Sarah Crank 
sarahcrank@me.com 
480.236.6232

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Anthony M Grande
From:
Robert Funk <rrfunk@reagan.com>
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:27 AM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion case Z-6-22-2
Dear Anthony, 
II want to go on record as strongly objecting to the proposed amendment for 400 Rental Units. A year ago my family 
purchased a house in Stone Butte North that was developed by D R Horton with zoning for 1.9 houses per acre. The 
zoning application next to us by the same developer will be more than double my density.  
D R Hortons Rezoning Application (Case Z‐4‐6‐22‐2) is more than dense enough for this area with out adding 400 rental 
units onto it.  If you approve this amendment the Village Planning Committee you will not be serving the best interests 
of the neighboring developments.  
Please VOTE NO. 
 
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Anthony M Grande
From:
Bruce Gross <bhgross@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:23 AM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Bruce Gross
Subject:
RE: GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 Hearing
Dear Anthony,  
 
I'm Bruce Gross and my single-family house is immediately to the west of this D R 
Horton proposed development. I live in Desert Peak. I purchased my house and moved 
in November 2017, to live in a nice neighborhood with the low density that my 
community provides. It is also what the other communities are like around me.  
  
I understand the Village planning committee is asked to amend the current D R Horton 
rezoning application to approve an additional 400 rental units on approximately 20 
acres. 400 units will allow over 1,000 people to be living in those units, plus D R Horton 
want to also build a 2-story apartment complex. 
  
Aside from destroying our “desert space” to walk-in, the impact on water and especially 
getting on to Cave Creek, which is already like driving on a freeway, will make life here 
in our community horrific.  I hope you will consider denying this Amendment and 
PLEASE VOTE NO. 
 
Please think of our community as if you lived here as well.  
  
Respectfully submitted, 
  
Bruce Gross 
Desert Peak owner 
 
 
Bruce Gross 
  
"Tell me and I forget.  
Teach me and I remember.

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Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin

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Anthony M Grande
From:
Harold B. Jones, Jr. <hbjones65@gmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2022 11:41 AM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)
I am writing in to express my opposition to the amendment of DR Horton’s application for the "Stone Butte East" 
development. 
 
I am not opposed to their original plan of 3 homes per acre, but now I hear they want to include 140 
rental homes and a 260-unit apartment building which is entirely unacceptable to me.  I bought my single 
family home in Stone Butte believing we would see other single family homes in the future.  That density 
of rental homes and apartments simply do not belong in this area; we do  not have the roadway capacity 
nor the retail business to handle that additional population.  I am convinced it will negatively affect my 
quality of life, the quiet enjoyment of my home, and the valuation of my property. 
 
Please, please do not approve their request for an amendment.  
 
Best Regards, 
Harold & Angie Jones 
24218 N 22nd Street 
Phoenix, AZ 85024 
480-305-3328

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Anthony M Grande
From:
N J <nilesh_joshi@hotmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2022 2:31 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Desert Peak VPC , D.R. Horton rezoning  GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion case Z-6-22-2)
Hello, 
 I live immediately west of the proposed new development by DR Horton on Desert Peak Parkway and Cave Creek Road. 
I understand the village planning committee has been requested to amend the rezoning application to approve 
additional rental units (D.R. Horton rezoning GPA‐DSTV‐1‐22‐2 ‐ Companion case Z‐6‐22‐2). This planned development 
will significantly increase the traffic in the neighborhood and cause a lot of challenges. 
 
DR Horton communities in Stoneview Butte  North has a density of less than two houses per acre. I invested my hard‐
earned money in this neighborhood because of the low density.  Now the same developer is requesting an amendment 
to their rezoning application to add 400 rentals. This will more than double the density. 
 
 We strongly object to this rezoning request and recommend voting No to the amendment. 
 
 
Regards 
Nilesh Joshi  
2108 E Chama Dr Phoenix AZ

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Anthony M Grande
From:
Chris Smith <chris.smith.73@gmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2022 8:55 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)
Dear Desert View VPC, 
 
I would like to voice strong opposition to the GPA-DSTV-e-22-2 amendment.  As a resident of this area I 
strongly object to the addition of 400 rental units including a 2 story apartment complex.  This additional 
1000+ residents would significantly change the landscape of the neighborhood.  My community is less 
than 2 houses per acre currently and the addition of this amendment would significantly change the 
value, the character, and quiet nature of the neighborhood.  I invested in this specific low density 
neighborhood and strongly object to the committee approving 400 rental units in addition to the single 
family houses they want to build.   
 
Please support the existing community members in voting NO to this amendment.   
 
Thank you, 
 
Chris Smith

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Anthony M Grande
From:
William Wiltse <wwiltse299@gmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, April 30, 2022 7:10 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Case #GPA-DSTV-1-22-2
To Whom it May Concern, 
 
We are relatively new homeowners in the Northview at Stone Butte neighborhood, directly west of the proposed 
development referenced in case #GPA‐DSTV‐1‐22‐2. I understand that the Village committee will be discussing a 
proposed amendment that would allow for the building of 400 rental properties within the development. I purchased 
my home in this area because of the large lot size and low density of homes. These rental units would not only have a 
negative effect on nearby home values, it would also dramatically increase the amount of vehicular traffic on Cave Creek 
Road. We have already noticed increased congestion in the short time since we have lived here and have concerns that 
the rental units, in addition to all of the new single‐family homes, will cause this to become significantly worse. 
 
These rental units were not part of the original neighborhood plan and should not be approved. Please consider the 
impact on homeowners in the area and vote NO on this amendment. 
 
Thank you for your consideration, 
 
Bill & Angie Wiltse 
2127 E Fallen Leaf Lane

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Anthony M Grande
From:
joe@joea.com
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 6:31 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Developement hearing
                
I am very much opposed to this and would like to RTS for this meeting. This is just North of where I have lived for 22+ 
years. 
 
Thanks, 
 
Joe Abrahamson 
 
Phoenix 85024 
 
~~~~~ 
 
From: Sarah Crank <sarahcrank@me.com> 
Date: April 30, 2022 at 9:13:02 AM MST 
To: Bridgette Wilde <bridgettewilde@yahoo.com>, "Staff. Bridgette Wilde" <bwilde@pvschools.net>, Charlie Wilde 
<cbwilde@hotmail.com>, Beth Merkes <bethida68@aol.com> 
Subject: Village Planning Committee meeting *Action requested* - New Development by DR Horton 
 
 
 
DR Horton is proposing a new "Stone Butte East" development which will be located between Northview and the Desert 
Peak neighborhood to our east. They had originally applied for residential zoning permitting 3 homes per acre (our zoning 
only allows for 1.95) but now they are looking to amend their application to include 140 rental homes and a 260-unit 
apartment building which would increase that homes per acre significantly.  There is an upcoming virtual meeting on May 
3rd @ 6:30pm where neighbors can object to the amendment. If you would like to attend, comment, or speak at the 
meeting, details can be found here: https://www.phoenix.gov/city.../PublicMeetings/220503004.pdf 
 
Submit a comment on an agenda item: 
Send your comments to: Anthony Grande at anthony.grande@phoenix.gov   
 
By: 48 hours prior to start of the meeting - DEADLINE Sunday May1st 6:30 pm 
Indicate Item Number and case number: 
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)

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Anthony M Grande
From:
jbbrabender@comcast.net
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 1:46 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion case 2-6-22-2)
Please vote no. The area should be zoned single family residential which is consistent with the surrounding 
neighborhood. I am a home owner in the North View at Stone Butte community. Thank you.  
 
Jim Brabender  
 
 
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Anthony M Grande
From:
adesmond1 <rainbow876dynamite@cox.net>
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 3:48 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion case z-6-22-2)
Dear Desert Peak VPC, 
 
We live immediately West of this proposed new Development.  The additional 400 units would impose higher traffic 
volume, a basis for lower demographics to enter the area, and the area is not prepared to manage this volume and type 
of household/residences.  As residences of the community we experience daily issues that arise and will change with a 
higher volume of people, i.e. taking our child to school; Cave Creak Dam Rd is our most direct route to access the 
elementary and middle school, and cannot we widened due to homes already built.  This is also a route for people to 
commute to Deer Valley Road for work.  As is may be possible to eventually connect Pinnacle Peak Parkway to 7th 
Street, this will significantly increase traffic into our neighborhood from surrounding areas to reach other areas like 
Norterra Shopping or I‐17.  Obviously with this we will now be hindered with widening of streets to allow for the traffic, 
leading to intersections with lights, delaying leaving and entry into the community.   
 
As an example this happened on Norterra Parkway and North Valley Parkway and 19th avenue where two upper scale 
neighborhoods of Dynamite Mountain Ranch and Fireside were suddenly built up with apartments, lowering the 
demographics and increasing traffic which resulted in an intersection with a signal, included widening the road, that led 
to be a common detour for people needing to avoid I‐17, not to mention increasing accidents in the neighborhood 
resulting in a pedestrian being killed in what used to be a quiet, family‐oriented, safe neighborhood.   
 
Overall growth is good, as the community CAN safely grow, with different levels of demographics which lead to 
commerce that can support the surrounding area, but at this point it is difficult to see how this can be achieved as the 
beautiful desert area is quickly being consumed by multilevel housing projects.  Part of our investment was closing to 
live outside of town and the congestion, hence investing the large sum of money to reside in a gated community.  This 
proposal is poorly planned as limited commerce is currently available, roads are not developed, and quite simply it will 
change the landscape of our community for families hiking and riding.  Multifamily dwellings such as apartments and 
condominiums lead to increased crime and lower value of all surrounding neighborhoods.  Transitory residents will not 
be invested in our community. 
 
Lastly, speaking of investment, the desert preserve and surrounding desert areas is another reason why we selected this 
area to invest in our residence and call this our home.  Not to watch it be monopolized by while DR Horton who sold lots 
as a premium to us, finished selling our community, only to now submit a proposal for a new cash cow as they consume 
the environment surrounding our investment with temporary low end housing with the goal of putting as many people 
as possible in as small of a space as possible to make the most money.  If they could would they build 4 story units rather 
than just 2?  When does it end?  When we no longer have any mountain view and it is all a parking lot?   
 
So as one development builds it will set the tone for more to follow.  Please help us protect our property values and the 
surrounding area, in keeping this community a quiet, safe, family‐oriented, home‐valued neighborhood. 
 
Sincerely,  
Ron and Andrea Desmond 
2028 E Chama Dr 
Phoenix, AZ 85024 
(602)332‐3210

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Anthony M Grande
From:
Karen Harding <karenhardingus@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 5:25 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Desert View GPA Case # GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 Rezoning Case No: Z-6-22-2
Dear Mr. Grande, 
As a new property owner in Stone Butte I’m writing to voice my disapproval with the proposed re‐zoning.  I love my new 
neighborhood and enjoy the privacy.   
 
The proposed re‐zoning development will cause an increase in traffic, add to the air pollution, air quality and bring 
excess noise.  I oppose the concentration of housing you want to create.  I don’t understand the need to change the 
original zoning that was previously approved.  The schools are already overflowing with students especially Pinnacle 
High School.   
 
I believe the zoning of the property in question should remain as is and not be changed.   
 
My husband, William Langdon, would like to speak at your meeting.  Thank you for your attention to this important 
matter. 
 
Karen Harding 
William Langdon 
1942 E Robb Lane 
Phoenix, AZ 85024 
 
Will’s cell phone: 602‐549‐3948 
Karen’s cell phone: 602‐330‐3743 
 
 
 
 
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Anthony M Grande
From:
Matthew Harmon <matthew.harmon@epsilon.com>
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 2:13 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
Tara Harmon
Subject:
Note regarding case GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)
Dear Desert View VPC, 
 
I would like to voice strong opposition to the GPA‐DSTV‐1‐22‐2 amendment. As a resident of this area I strongly object to 
the addition of 400 rental units including a 2 story apartment complex. This additional 1000+ residents would 
significantly change the landscape of the neighborhood. My community is less than 2 houses per acre currently and the 
addition of this amendment would significantly change the value, the character and the quiet nature of the 
neighborhood. I invested in this specific low density neighborhood and strongly object to the committee approving 400 
rental units in addition to the single family houses they want to build.  
 
Please support the existing community members in voting NO to this amendment. 
 
Thank you, 
 
Matt Harmon 
Stone Butte Homeowner 
 
Matt Harmon, Dealer Marketing Consultant 
General Motors CSSR – Western Region 
Text / Mobile: 425-309-1229 
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Anthony M Grande
From:
Jill Smith <jill.smith.06@gmail.com>
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 5:37 AM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Opposition to GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)
Dear Desert View VPC, 
 
I would like to voice strong opposition to the GPA‐DSTV‐e‐22‐2 amendment.  As a resident of this area (Stone Butte 
North) I strongly object to the addition of 400 rental units including a 2 story apartment complex.   
 
This additional 1000+ residents would significantly change the landscape of the neighborhood.  My community is less 
than 2 houses per acre currently and the addition of this amendment would significantly change the value, the 
character, and quiet nature of the neighborhood.  I invested in this specific low density neighborhood and strongly 
object to the committee approving 400 rental units in addition to the single family houses they want to build.   
Please support the existing community members in voting NO to this amendment.   
Thank you, 
Jill Smith

1
Anthony M Grande
From:
Kamal Jagga <1.kamal.j@gmail.com>
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:47 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
Action Request: GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2) - I Vote No!
Dear Desert Peak PVC, 
 
I live immediately west of this proposed new development. We bought this property because of the low population 
density,  healthy and safe environment for the families. Building this additional units will impact negatively the peaceful 
and serene environment of our area. We strongly object to the Committee approving 400 rental units.  
 
GPA‐DSTV‐1‐22‐2 (Companion Case Z‐6‐22‐2) ‐ I VOTE NO! 
 
Thank you for understanding! 
 
Regards  
Kamal JAGGA  
‐‐  
Regards, 
Kamal Jagga

1
Anthony M Grande
From:
Greg Pelegrin <gpelegrin@sent.com>
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 5:17 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)
Dear Desert View Village Planning Committee, 
 
I am a home owner adjacent to the proposed Stone Butte East development and moved into the area due to the open 
space and fact that our development is less than 2 homes per acre. D.R. Horton already has zoning to build up to 5 
homes per acre which is very dense for the area so why would this even be a consideration for 15+ units per acre? This is 
the far north suburbs of Phoenix and the lack of transit options and nearby businesses does not warrant apartment style 
housing in the area. 
 
The other consideration for such a large number of homes being built per acre is the stress on the local infrastructure. 
There are only 2 access points into and out of the proposed new development and that would lead to very heavy traffic 
on both Cave Creek Rd and Desert Peak Pkwy. Also, the extra demand on current sewer and water lines and the 
electrical grid in the area with 1000+ extra people living in the new proposed development. 
 
Finally, there is already a lack of large parks and play areas for the children in the area as well as schools near capacity. 
Has the project added enough room for play areas for children and room to add an additional school as needed? 
 
Please leave this area that is zoned for single family homes the way it is to prevent much of the crowding that is 
becoming more prevalent in many of the new D.R. Horton developments already built or are in the process of being built 
in the Phoenix Valley. 
 
Thank you for your time. 
  
Sincerely, 
Greg and Jaime Pelegrin

1
Anthony M Grande
From:
Ruffulo, Wendy <Wendy.Ruffulo@kellogg.com>
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 1:27 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (companion case Z-6-22-2)
We just recently purchased a Shea home just west of this planned new development. This area is all single family homes 
which is one of the reasons why we selected this development.  Single family homes is what we thought may be 
developed, not apartments. Please vote NO.  
Thank you  
 
Get Outlook for iOS [aka.ms]

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Anthony M Grande
From:
Lukas Treffers <lukastreffers@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Sunday, May 1, 2022 1:44 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)
Good afternoon Desert Peak VPC, 
 
I am writing you today in regards to the proposed new Development by DR Horton which includes 400 rental units. This 
community primarily consists of single family homes and is one of the main reasons we chose to move here. There is low 
traffic, minimal noise, and limited light pollution. With this potential addition of 400 units all of that goes out the 
window. There will be an increase in traffic (accidents), noise and light pollution. This zoning request should not be 
considered, myself and my fellow neighbors and community are against this. VOTE NO on this amendment. 
 
Thank you for your time. 
 
‐ Lukas

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Anthony M Grande
From:
Tommy Ford <tford12345@aol.com>
Sent:
Monday, May 2, 2022 8:08 AM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Subject:
GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 (Companion Case Z-6-22-2)
Mr. Grande:  
 
DR Horton did grading for the Northview Stone Butte several years ago and then Shea took over and started building new 
homes. The 130 home gated community of Northview, is a quiet and removed area that we were drawn to almost 2 years 
ago. We picked our lot, with delays it took over 1 1/2 years to finally close and move into our new home. Now almost a 
month later, we are enjoying the quiet and simple life in our new community. 
 
One of the primary reasons for buying in Northview, was the lack of traffic once you turn onto Pinnacle Peak and head 
West. The area has nice homes built several years ago and only two condo complexes. We bought in Northview in part to 
not live on a busy street, that would be more congested with both people, cars and noise. The area we live in is largely 
homes, and is without rental apartments. Rental apartments will decrease the value of our new home, increase traffic and 
congestion on Pinnacle Peak/Desert Peak, and bring a population of people who do not care about our homes and 
values. We have nothing against people wanting, needing to live in apartments but they should be built in areas that 
already have apartments/condos not in true residential neighborhoods.  
 
We respectfully request to the Committee to not approve the 400 rental units, VOTE NO PLEASE. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Tommy & Caroline Ford 
2017 E Fallen Leaf Lane, 
Phoenix, AZ  85024

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Anthony M Grande
From:
Jes <jes.phx@gmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, May 2, 2022 1:40 PM
To:
Anthony M Grande
Cc:
jim.warning@phoenix.gov; Council District 2 PCC
Subject:
Stone Butte East (case nos Z-6-22 & GPA-DSTV-1-22)
To Whom it May Concern; 
 
The upcoming plans for the development designated as "Stone Butte East" by DR Horton, creates multiple concerns for 
existing residents in the neighboring areas. Desert Peak has maintained a family safe environment with low traffic, 
unobstructed desert views, and a reasonable level of population. The addition of this monstrous development invades 
the peacefulness that drew many of us to this area.  
 
The following concerns exist for the majority of the current homeowners.  
New construction will drive wildlife into our neighborhoods and backyards, creating dangers for our children, pets, and 
ourselves.  
Plans show through streets from our existing neighborhood roads and cul de sacs to the new neighborhoods, robbing us 
of these areas and creating safety concerns.  
The current traffic on Cave Creek is already difficult to navigate through without the addition of 4k plus new vehicles. 
The plans call for a small area of Cave Creek to be widened, showing a futile attempt to appease the matter.  
The continued growth of multi‐family residential areas is not something any of the current residents support.  
Local schools are not equipped to support the massive spike in new residents. 
 
 
Jessica White 
4806486468

1
Racelle Escolar
From:
J Karau <jkarau@gmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, May 30, 2022 4:47 PM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Public comment for June 2 meeting case #GPA-DSTV-1-22-2
Attachments:
Jeff - Planning Commission Comments.docx
I am writing regarding case #GPA‐DSTV‐1‐22‐2 and companion case Z‐6‐22‐2.  I have registered to speak but also wanted 
to include a written comment with additional references.  There is an old related case ( Z‐8‐04‐2 (PHO‐1‐15) ) from 2015 
as well as a  Google Maps link [google.com] to existing streets that dead‐ends just outside of our community. 
 
Thanks, 
Jeff

1
Racelle Escolar
From:
Deanne Haverlock <dhaverlock@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Thursday, June 2, 2022 11:24 AM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Re: Application Z-6-22-2 (Companion Case GPA-DSTV-1-22-2) #7
Sorry, wanted to be clear I oppose item #6 and 7 re: above application in my previous email. 
Thanks! 
Deanne Haverlock  
 
Sent from my iPhone 
 
> On Jun 2, 2022, at 9:56 AM, Deanne Haverlock <dhaverlock@yahoo.com> wrote: 
>  
>  
> Hello, 
> I would like to submit comment on above agenda item for re‐zoning and oppose the proposal. I am a resident in the 
area and believe it’s desirable to keep the trust land open for nature and wildlife and keep the possible building on it to 
a minimum to preserve the the beauty of our area. 
>  
> Thanks for your consideration and time. 
> Respectfully, 
> Deanne Haverlock  
> Sent from my iPhone

D e s e r t  P e a k  H o m e o w n e r s  A s s o c i a t i o n 
A  N o n - P r o f i t  C o r p o r a t i o n 
City of Phoenix Planning Commission 
pdd.planningcomm@phoenix.gov 
Dear Planning Commission Members, 
We are writing today as the board of directors of the Desert Peak HOA, a neighboring community of 641 
homes to the South of the proposed DR Horton community of Stone Butte East.  During the Desert View 
Village Planning Committee meeting neither the voices of the neighboring communities nor past 
decisions by the Planning Commission were given much consideration before rushing to approve the 
zoning changes in favor of the new community.  The proposed Stone Butte East community is for the 
area of over 400 acres west of Cave Creek Road and south of Jomax Road (case #GPA-DSTV-1-22-2 and 
companion case Z-6-22-2).  We strongly oppose DR Horton’s rezoning application without additional 
changes.  
The Desert Peak HOA and our community residents have concerns with the changes to the character of 
the area with the height of the new community and concerns of traffic mainly within our community but 
also in the surrounding area. 
The first concern is for the overall character of the area by adding such dense new construction.  During 
DR Horton’s presentation they stated that the new community is a “mirror image” and just like they 
“unfolded the page of a book” of the existing communities to the south.  That is FALSE!  The existing 
communities consist of one and two-story homes, condos and apartments which fit in with the density 
of the homes in the surrounding area when they were built. 
In this zoning proposal DR Horton is asking for three-story buildings along Cave Creek Rd. which would 
change the character of the area and set a precedent for other new communities in the future.  Today, 
there are NO existing three-story buildings along Cave Creek Rd. north of the 101.  The residents of 
multiple surrounding neighborhoods, including Desert Peak, are strongly opposed to setting the 
precedent for three-story buildings in this area. 
Back in 2015 a similar case was brought before the Planning commission for consideration regarding a 
new apartment community at the corner of Cave Creek and Pinnacle Peak.  This former rezoning case 
was also brought by the same builder and was similarly seeking to build three-story apartment buildings 
along Cave Creek Road.  That proposal was modified to allow only two-story apartments and we ask that 
you do the same in this case.  The prior case for Desert Peak & Cave creek apartment was Z-8-04-2 
(PHO-1-15). 
Our second concern is related to the connection of the streets in the new gated community with the 
streets of Desert Peak.  There are three streets that are proposed to be connected to the new 
community, East Rustling Oaks Ln, North 27th Pl, and North 29th Way.  DR Horton has agreed to 
Rcvd 6/2/2022

pedestrian access between the communities which we agree with and already have fencing with 
pedestrian access at ends of those streets to support.   
The issues arise due to the fact that the new community is gated so there is a one-sided benefit for the 
new Stone Butte community to having vehicular ingress/egress within our community.  We believe the 
goals of the Complete Street Policy are fulfilled by the pedestrian gates and adding one-way access from 
a private, gated community will not provide any additional benefit.  If vehicle gates are required, Desert 
Peak would have to pay to remove that existing fencing and pedestrian access even though we receive 
no benefit from the vehicular connection.  Two of the proposed connecting streets (Rustling Oaks Ln and 
27th Pl) are nearly ½ mile of driving through Desert Peak to get to either major road, Cave Creek Rd or 
Desert Peak Pkwy and we do not wish for our community to act as a ½ mile driveway for Stone Butte 
East.  This plan would add additional traffic within Desert Peak, cost the Desert Peak HOA/community 
and provide no benefit to the Desert Peak community. 
We disputed the facts that DR Horton claimed that this MUST be done in accordance with policy from 
the Street Transportation department, but the concern was dismissed.  In fact, when DR Horton built 
our community of Desert Peak, they did the same thing with an existing community to the south.  In that 
case 25th St. was left as a dead end and the area within Desert Peak is used as a common area park.  The 
children in both communities enjoy walking/biking through this area for school and connecting the 
neighbors.  This area is just to the north of N. 25th St. and E. Casitas Del Rio Dr. (Google Maps link).  We 
ask that the connecting streets be removed from the plan and allow the streets of Desert Peak to remain 
unchanged. 
Lastly, we have serious concerns about DR Horton’s traffic study and statements that the community 
will only generate additional southbound traffic and shouldn’t be a concern with adding an additional 
1500+ homes.  There are several streets in the area which are in need of improvement to handle the 
existing traffic and adding more homes will only make matters worse.  One of the areas of concern are 
the bridge north of E. Lone Cactus Dr where Cave Creek narrows to 2 lanes, causing backups to Rose 
Garden during high traffic hours.  The intersection of Cave Creek Rd. and Pinnacle Peak to the east is 
also an area of concern.  Heading westbound at this intersection there are frequent backups to the 
National cemetery entrance because the left turn lane is limited and there is no right turn lane.  While 
we understand the approach of having developers improve the areas along those roads as they are built, 
we’d like to see a plan to handle the additional traffic in existing areas. 
 
Sincerely, 
Desert Peak HOA Board of Directors 
Brian Wilson, President 
Jeff Karau, Vice President 
 
Bruce Gross, Treasurer 
Lauren Prole, Secretary 
 
John Tishuck, Director 
Jessica Noto, Director 
 
Dave Dahm, Director

1
Racelle Escolar
From:
Margaret Rehberg <margejan@msn.com>
Sent:
Thursday, June 2, 2022 1:57 PM
To:
PDD Planning Commission
Subject:
Stone butte east
Good Afternoon  
We live in Desert Peak on Rustling Oaks Ln and will be greatly  impacted by the travel to Stone Butte east. They must 
install a road with their own access. We will become a heavy traveled parking lot and for what?