Attachment D - VPC Summary Recommendation - GPA-DSTV-1-23-2.pdf
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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 GPA-DSTV-1-23-2 Date of VPC Meeting August 1, 2023 Proposal Amendment to the Desert Ridge Specific Plan for Development Parcels 3.CP/BP.1 and 3.CP/BP.2 to facilitate the Mayo Clinic expansion including integrated clinical practice, education and research, as well as the creation of a new “Discovery Oasis” biotech and healthcare corridor. Location Generally located south of the 101 Freeway, east of 56th Street, west of 64th Street, and north of the Reach 11 VPC Recommendation Approval, per the staff recommendation VPC Vote 10-1 VPC DISCUSSION: Item No. 6 (GPA-DSTV-1-23-2) and Item No. 7 (Z-4-23-2) are companion cases and were heard together. Committee Member Michelle Santoro returned to the meeting, bringing quorum to 11 members. No members of the public registered to speak on this item. STAFF PRESENTATION Adrian Zambrano, staff, provided a presentation on the proposal, summarizing the Desert Ridge Specific Plan amendment and the rezoning to PUD, providing information about the proposed development, and describing the staff recommendation on both cases, including recommended stipulations. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Nick Wood, representing the applicant with Snell & Wilmer, LLP, described the proposed development and the goals for the Mayo Clinic expansion. He further described the proposed development standards and the enhanced features related to the city’s policy goals. QUESTIONS FROM COMMITTEE Committee Member Powell asked about the height of the proposed subacute facility at the eastern edge of the site. Mr. Wood replied that it would be three stories. Mr. Powell ATTACHMENT D Desert View Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary GPA-DSTV-1-23-2 August 1, 2023 Page 2 City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 asked about the build-out of 64th Street. Christine Mackay, the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department Director, replied that the City is responsible for the build-out of 64th Street, per a development agreement. Chuck Wright, a member of the development team with Kimley-Horn, added that it will be three lanes in each direction with a median. Mr. Powell asked if the shared use paths would be landscaped. Mr. Wood replied that they will be. Committee Member Nowell asked for clarification on the bicycle lanes on Mayo Boulevard and the space for pedestrian traffic. Mr. Wright replied that they will be buffered bike lanes and that pedestrians will be in a separate sidewalk area. Committee Member Kirkilas asked about the necessity of reducing the setback to the Reach 11 from 100 feet to 65 feet. Mr. Wood replied that the development needs the space. Vice Chair Lagrave asked about the timeframe for build-out. Mr. Wood stated it would be 20 to 30 years. Committee Member Kollar asked about the biosecurity level of the proposed wet lab. Ms. Mackay replied that it will be BSL 2. Committee Member Nowell stated a concern about after hours lighting at the proposed development. Mr. Wood replied with the lighting requirements, which will be 1 foot candle at the property boundaries. Chair Bowser added that 1 foot candle is a low level of light. Committee Member Powell stated a concern about the proposed 250-foot height limit, adding that near the freeway is appropriate, but not near the eastern edge. Mr. Wood stated that the development needs the flexibility, although they may never build that tall. Vice Chair Lagrave stated that the proposal is near the core and is designated as a regional center, adding that he is in favor. Committee Member Dickson stated that the original 250-foot height limit for the Mayo Clinic was approved without much controversy and that this proposal isn’t much different since it is still a far distance from the nearest homeowners, adding that he is in favor. Committee Member Younger asked for clarification that the 250-foot height limit is proposed in case a portion of the development needs it in the future. Mr. Wood replied affirmatively, adding it is needed for flexibility. Chair Bowser clarified that the 250-foot height would only be for a maximum of 10 percent of the site. Committee Member Kirkilas stated that the height proposed isn’t a compromise if the height is not allowed today. Mr. Wood stated that the proposal could do more than 10 Desert View Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary GPA-DSTV-1-23-2 August 1, 2023 Page 3 City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 percent of the lot area with the additional height, but the proposed 10 percent limit represents a more limited approach. Vice Chair Lagrave stated that he supports the proposal. Committee Member Powell stated he has concerns about the height in the PUD area. Mr. Wood reiterated the need for the option of additional height. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. MOTION - GPA-DSTV-1-23-2 Vice Chair Lagrave made a motion to recommend approval of GPA-DSTV-1-23-2, per the staff recommendation. Committee Member Doug Dickson seconded the motion for approval. VOTE - GPA-DSTV-1-23-2 10-1, motion to recommend approval of GPA-DSTV-1-23-2, per the staff recommendation, passed; Committee Members Barto, Dickson, Kollar, Nowell, Powell, Reynolds, Santoro, Younger, Lagrave, and Bowser in favor; Committee Member Kirkilas opposed. STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION: None.