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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-6-21-7 Date of VPC Meeting March 16, 2021 Request From A-1 (Light Industrial) (0.36 acres) Request To A-1 HGT/WVR (Light Industrial, Height Waiver) (0.36 acres) Proposed Use Height waiver up to 110 feet for new mill tower at an existing processing facility Location Southwest corner of 35th Avenue and Durango Street alignment VPC Recommendation Approval, per the staff recommendation in the staff report VPC Vote 7-0, motion passed; None in dissent. VPC DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS: No requests to speak from members of the public were received. Mr. Bojorquez, staff, provided a presentation on the request. The location of the zoning boundary was noted within an existing larger facility with the intent of constructing a new mill tower. The General Plan Land Use map designation of Industrial was noted as being aligned with the proposal. Policy guidance from the 2015 General Plan and Estrella Village Plan was provided regarding the proposal. The conceptual site plan and building elevations were discussed, including a reference to Section 701.B of the Zoning Ordinance regarding height provisions. The presentation was concluded by providing an overview of the stipulations presented in the staff report, given the staff recommendation of approval on this case. Nick Wood, Snell & Wilmer, introduced himself as the applicant and discussed the context for the site and location of the new proposed mill tower. He showed the conceptual site plan, building elevations and building renderings, noting the proposed elements associated with the new mill tower. Lisa Perez asked for an update on the community outreach and input received so far on the case. Mr. Wood responded that a virtual neighborhood meeting was held, and no members of the public attended this meeting. No other comments had been received from the public. Chair Parris Wallace opened the floor for further discussion or a motion, given no requests to speak on this item from the public. Attachment C City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 MOTION: Mr. Cardenas motioned to approve case Z-6-21-7 per the staff recommendation presented in the staff report. Mr. Danzeisen seconded the motion to approve. VOTE: 7-0, motion passed; None in dissent. STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION & STIPULATIONS: None.