Attachment C - VPC Summary - Z-28-21-2.pdf

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-28-21-2
Date of VPC Meeting 
October 14, 2021 
Request From 
PCD NBCOD (Planned Community District, North Black 
Canyon Overlay District), approved C-2 or C-P M-R PCD 
NBCOD (Intermediate Commercial or Commerce Park, 
Mid-Rise, Planned Community District, North Black 
Canyon Overlay District)  
Request To 
R-3 NBCOD (Multifamily Residential, North Black
Canyon Overlay District), R-4 NBCOD (Multifamily
Residential, North Black Canyon Overlay District), and
C-2 NBCOD (Intermediate Commercial, North Black
Canyon Overlay District)
Proposed Use 
PCD removal to allow multifamily residential and 
commercial uses 
Location 
Northeast corner of the 29th Avenue alignment and 
Sonoran Desert Drive  
VPC Recommendation 
Approval, per staff recommendation 
VPC Vote 
4-0
VPC DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS:
Julianna Pierre provided information regarding the location of the site, surrounding 
zoning, and general plan land use designation.  She stated that the proposal is to 
rezone the site from PCD NBCOD (Approved C-2 or CP M-R PCD NBCOD) to R-3 
NBCOD, R-4 NBCOD, and C-2 NBCOD to remove the PCD zoning designation and 
allow multifamily residential and commercial uses. She explained that the R-3 NBCOD 
portion of the site would have 259 townhomes rental units with various open space and 
amenity areas dispersed throughout.  She stated that a 360 units multifamily project 
was proposed for the R-4 NBCOD portion of the site.  She stated that the C-2 NBCOD 
portion of the site proposed four commercial buildings, three points of access, and 
parking interior to the site.  She added that staff is not recommending general 
conformance to the site plan due to a conflicting stipulation from the Street 
Transportation Department regarding North Foothills Drive. 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Julianna Pierre stated that the applicant did submit conceptual renderings for the site.  
She explained that the conceptual residential renderings depicted balconies, patios, 
offsets, recesses, textural changes, and various window sizes.  She explained that the 
conceptual commercial renderings were mid-century modern in style and depicted 
variations in roof height, textural changes, recesses, and awnings.  She added that 
there is no general conformance stipulation regarding the renderings because City does 
not stipulate to renderings.   
 
Julianna Pierre reviewed the staff findings and stipulations.  She added that staff 
recommended approval, subject to stipulations.  She also noted that one item was 
received from the public and the letter expressed concerns regarding traffic and public 
safety. 
 
Wendy Riddell, representative with Berry Riddell, discussed the site context, stating 
that rezoning out of the now defunct North Gateway PCD would allow for multifamily 
residential development.  She added that this type of development is essential in the 
Village Core considering the establishment of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 
Company (TSMC). 
 
Wendy Riddell stated that site would be rezoned two three distinct districts, R-3 
NBCOD, R-4 NBCOD, and C-2 NBCOD.  She stated that garden style, luxury, market 
rate multifamily apartments were proposed for the R-4 NBCOD portion of the site.  The 
R-3 NBCOD portion would be developed with townhome rentals and have connectivity 
to the C-2 NBCOD zoned portion.  She stated that one of the proposed tenants for the 
C-2 NBCOD is Caffe Vita, a coffee shop based out of Seattle.  She stated that the 
developer and applicant are in contact with the local school district and are working to 
secure a new school site within the Village. 
 
Committee member Steve Tucker asked if North Foothills Drive was proposed to 
terminate as a round-a-bout.  He stated that per the Street Transportation 
recommendation regarding this street, if a Class E street is necessary it would require a 
complete rework of the site.  Wendy Riddell stated that was correct, but the ongoing 
Traffic Impact Study for the area indicated that the Class E street would not be 
necessary. 
 
Vice Chair Shannon Simon asked if this item will come back to the VPC.  Wendy 
Riddell stated that the VPC could ask that the item return, but felt it was not necessary 
considering the more specific stipulations regarding open space, height, and 
architectural detail that were recommended by Staff. 
 
Committee member Michelle Ricart asked for clarification regarding amenities.  
Wendy Riddell stated that the developer will provide an amenity package that will 
include at least a spa, pool, and/or gym.  Committee member Michelle Ricart asked 
for additional detail about the developer.  Wendy Riddell stated that the developer is 
based out of Seattle and would be master planning all three portions of the site.  
Committee member Michelle Ricart asked if there was any update on the Legacy 
hockey arena and hotel.  Wendy Riddell stated that she spoke with Chris Mackey, 
Director in the Community and Economic Development Department, and there are two 
buyers who want to continue developing the site as a recreational facility and hotel.

City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Committee member Julie Read stated that she was grateful the developer was 
working with the school district and providing amenities for families and young children. 
 
MOTION: Committee member Julie Read made a motion to approve Z-28-21 per staff 
recommendation.  The motion was seconded by Committee member Michelle Ricart. 
 
VOTE: 4-0 with Committee members Simon, Read, Ricart, and Tucker in favor. 
 
STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION & STIPULATIONS: 
 
None.