Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-40-21-7.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
May 5, 2022 
ITEM NO: 9 
DISTRICT NO.: 7
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-40-21-7
Location: 
Approximately 1,400 feet south of the southeast corner of 69th Avenue 
and Van Buren Street 
From:
RE-43
To: 
A-1
Acreage:
6.19
Proposal:
Industrial use
Applicant: 
Shaine T. Alleman 
Owner: 
Franklin E. Gilbert Properties IV, LLC, et al. 
Representative: 
Shaine T. Alleman 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Estrella 4/19/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 6-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Estrella Village Planning Committee 
recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Perez made a MOTION to approve Z-40-21-7, per the Estrella 
Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Perez 
 
Second: Johnson 
 
Vote: 8-0 
Absent: Gaynor 
Opposition Present: No  
Findings: 
1.
The requested A-1 zoning district would allow uses such as warehousing,
manufacturing, and processing, which are consistent in character with the land uses in
the surrounding area.
2.
The subject site is appropriate for industrial use with frontage on an arterial street and
in close proximity to a freeway, serving as major transportation routes.
3.
The development, as stipulated, will improve connectivity in the immediate vicinity of
the subject site and incorporate design and landscaping features that enhance the
location, consistent with the Estrella Village Plan and Estrella Village Arterial Street
Landscaping Program.
Attachment D

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan date stamped 
April 6, 2022, as modified by the following stipulations, and as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department, with specific regard to the following: 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 25-foot-wide landscape setback along 67th Avenue. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Minimum 10-foot-wide landscape setback along 69th Avenue and Farmer 
Road. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Minimum landscape setbacks of varying width, as depicted, along interior 
property lines. 
 
 
2. 
The north and west elevations of the western building, as depicted on the site plan 
date stamped April 6, 2022, and any elevation facing a public street shall not contain 
roll-up garage doors. 
 
 
3. 
The north elevation of the western building, as depicted on the site plan date stamped 
April 6, 2022, shall not contain windows above 15 feet, where there is occupiable 
space at the window level. 
 
 
4. 
The maximum building height shall not exceed 46 feet. 
 
 
5. 
The required and stipulated landscape setbacks shall be planted with minimum 50 
percent 2-inch caliper and 50 percent 3-inch caliper size trees and five 5-gallon shrubs 
per tree. Landscaping along 67th Avenue shall conform with the Estrella Village 
Arterial Street Landscaping Program landscape palette and landscaping standards for 
the village parkway of 67th Avenue in the Estrella Village, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work 
with the Planning and Development Department on alternative design solutions 
consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
 
6. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch 
caliper drought-tolerant shade trees and five 5-gallon shrubs per tree. Landscaping 
shall be dispersed throughout the parking area and achieve 25 percent shade at 
maturity, as approved by Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall be constructed 
of decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or other pavement treatments that 
visually contrasts parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
8. 
One outdoor employee resting area of no less than 400 square feet, or two 200-
square-foot areas shall be provided on site. Each required pedestrian area shall 
include a minimum of two pedestrian seating benches, constructed of quality and 
durable materials, and shaded to a minimum of 75 percent using large canopy 
drought-tolerant shade trees of minimum 2-inch caliper size and/or architectural shade, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
9. 
A minimum of 10 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U and/or 
artistic racks dispersed throughout the site and installed per the requirements of

Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
The sidewalk along 67th Avenue shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width and detached 
with a minimum 10-foot-wide landscape strip located between the sidewalk and back 
of curb and planted to the following standards, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper drought-tolerant shade trees that provide a minimum of 
75 percent shade at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought-tolerant vegetation to achieve 75 percent live coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
The landscape palette and planting standards, unless otherwise provided 
herein, shall conform with the Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping 
Program requirements for the village parkway of 67th Avenue. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment. 
 
 
11. 
The developer shall dedicate 55 feet of right-of-way along the west side of 67th 
Avenue, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. 
The developer shall dedicate a 33-foot by 33-foot visibility triangle at the intersection of 
69th Avenue and Farmer Road, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
13. 
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. 
 
 
14. 
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. 
 
 
15. 
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. 
 
 
16. 
In the event archeological materials are encountered during construction, the 
developer shall immediately cease all ground-disturbing activities within a 33-foot 
radius of the discovery, notify the City Archeologist, and allow time for the Archeology 
Office to properly assess the materials. 
 
 
17. 
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.

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