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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-4-23-2 Date of VPC Meeting April 4, 2023 Request From R1-18 (Approved CP/BP PCD) Request To PUD Proposed Use Commercial/commerce-business park uses. Location Approximately 530 feet south of the southwest corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard VPC DISCUSSION: Cases GPA-DSTV-1-23-2 and Z-4-23-2 were heard concurrently. Five members of the public registered to speak on this item. STAFF PRESENTATION Sarah Stockham, staff, described the Desert Ridge Specific Plan amendment process and provided an overview of the location of the subject site and the proposed amended text. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Nick Wood, representing the applicant with Snell and Wilmer, LLP, described the project area, purchase history, GPA and rezoning requests, proposed development types, traffic improvements and displayed the open space and pedestrian circulation plan. Mark Engstrom, with Mayo Clinic, described Mayo’s initiative to further to expand their facilities. Mr. Engstrom stated Mayo’s three focus areas are regarding a sustainable environment and that new buildings will be built to LEED standards, community engagement via food trucks, parks and events that residents can enjoy on the weekends and managing traffic. Mr. Engstrom added that they would like to add retail and amenities on site to support employees and visitors and are exploring a mechanism to get users from/to Mayo and the Desert Ridge shopping center. QUESTIONS FROM COMMITTEE ATTACHMENT D Desert View Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-4-23-2 April 4, 2023 Page 2 City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 Committee Member Rick Powell stated he enjoyed the presentation and inquired about the southeast corner of 56th Street and the 101 Freeway and if that would be developed early on. Mr. Wood stated it would be developed early on and they are expecting a mix of uses. Mr. Powell inquired about Mayo Clinic being a not-for-profit organization and if they pay some property taxes. Mr. Engstrom stated Mayo Clinic is tax-exempt, retains ownership of the land but each development will be privately owned and not tax-exempt. Committee Member Rick Nowell asked the applicant to speak to being exempt from the Desert Ridge Comprehensive Sign Plan. Mr. Engstrom replied that they will integrate signage standards from the Desert Ridge Specific Plan and the PUD so that it is all cohesive given the different users on the site, there are some existing monument signs, and they are looking to have signage to direct patients and families from the freeway. Mr. Wood added that they do not intend to have billboards. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kelli Slavik introduced herself as a resident in Paradise Ridge who recently purchased a home in the area. Ms. Slavik asked for clarification on the lot coverage and number of stories being requested under this PUD, sharing that 100% lot coverage and 250 feet in height abutting residential is inappropriate, asked that she be kept in the loop even though she is outside of the 600-foot notification area, shared a concern about water flow and potential flooding, and asked that a traffic study be completed. Committee Member Michelle Santoro asked what the distance is between 64th Street and the homes to the east. Mr. Wood replied that there is a vacant parcel zoned R1-6 owned by ASLD that is around 50 acres in size east of 64th Street, the homes are to the east of that, the wash will be channelized which will reduce flood impact, 250 feet in height is already approved in the Desert Ridge Specific Plan, those buildings will not be put near residential, but they are asking for the height so that they have options. Mr. Engstrom added that they are trying to address two surrounding washes nearby that fall across their site, and the lot coverage is 75% for the PUD. Committee Member Rick Nowell asked for clarification that the Desert Ridge Specific Plan allows for 0.85 FAR (floor area ratio). Mr. Engstrom replied affirmatively. Carol Shilliday introduced herself as a nearby resident and a board member of the Paradise Ridge Homeowner’s Association. Ms. Shilliday inquired about the notification requirement as she hasn’t received anything and shared concern that this request is a blank check for Mayo. Desert View Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-4-23-2 April 4, 2023 Page 3 City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 Rich Santoro introduced himself as a nearby resident and inquired about Mayo’s current height. Mr. Engstrom shared it is not 250 tall, the clinic is around 175 feet tall. Mr. Santoro asked if the facility is going to be used to treat and research infectious diseases, and if it will use CRISPR technology. Mr. Engstrom replied that they will not have Level 4 labs, will not have experimental disease research and they will not treat animals or birds. Mr. Santoro added that Mayo does not take Medicare unless you are a legacy patient, asked what the benefit is to the community, and shared a concern with getting to the hospital on time. Mr. Engstrom replied that he believed Mayo does take Medicare and that due to high demand, scheduling appointments can be difficult. Vijay Vittal introduced himself as a local resident and inquired about the Mayo Clinic being in proximity to the City of Phoenix Water Treatment Facility and asked how the proposal will impact the facility. Mr. Wood replied the applicant is aware and their proposal will not impact the facility. Katherine Box yielded her team to Carol Shilliday. Ms. Shilliday mentioned she was unaware of the ongoings of what Mayo has planned, shared that she thought the applicant needed to go back and have a neighborhood meeting, the Desert Ridge Specific Plan calls for two-story buildings, and that there is no guarantee Mayo will not sell the site once it is rezoned. APPLICANT RESPONSE Mr. Wood shared the city requires applicants to send letters to registered neighborhood organizations in a one-mile radius and to property owners within 600 feet of the site, and they go above that and notify those within 700 feet. Mr. Wood added that the Desert Ridge Specific Plan already allows 250 feet in height, they are looking for flexibility, and that Mayo does not intent to sell the land. Mr. Wood shared there are no site plans, elevations, or landscape plans at this time, however they look forward to coming back before the VPC. COMMITTEE DICUSSION Chairman Bowser inquired about impact fees and if they apply. Mr. Wood stated there are impact fees that apply in the area. Committee Member Rick Powell inquired about $50 million that will be used for infrastructure and asked what is it for and when it will be used. Mr. Engstrom shared those fees will be codified in a development agreement that includes improvements to roads, drainage, and the signalization of 64th Street and Mayo. Committee Member Doug Dickson recommended that Ms. Shilliday register the HOA with the City of Phoenix to receive notification for all items like this one, the VPC had approved the height years ago, and the public can provide more input on this topic as this rezoning case continues and they can speak to the Mayor and City Council as well. Desert View Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-4-23-2 April 4, 2023 Page 4 City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 Committee Member Rick Nowell shared there is a lot of open space on the site and asked if each site development will have to go through the rezoning process and come back to the VPC. Mr. Wood replied that individual sites would not come back to the VPC. Chair Bowser added that the sites would go through the development review process and be reviewed by staff, and if they need to request variances they would need to go through that process. Chair Bowser reiterated that this request would come back to the VPC for recommendation, and then to Planning Commission and City Council for final approval.