Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-33-22-2.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
September 1, 2022 
ITEM NO: 19 
DISTRICT NO.: 2
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-33-22-2
Location: 
Southeast corner of North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive 
From: 
C-2 HGT/WVR NBCOD
To: 
C-2 HGT/WVR DNS/WVR NBCOD
Acreage:
15.86 
Proposal:
Multifamily Residential 
Applicant:
LGC 
Owner: 
Hedgerow Land Holdings, LLC 
Representative: 
Jason Morris, Withey Morris, PLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
North Gateway 8/11/2022. Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 6-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the North Gateway Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Vice Chair Mangum made a MOTION to approve Z-33-22-2, per the North 
Gateway Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
Maker: Vice Chair Mangum 
 
Second: Gaynor 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Busching and Simon 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The development is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation of
Commercial.
2.
The C-2 HGT/WVR DNS/WVR NBCOD zoning district will allow development that is
consistent in character with the North Black Canyon Corridor Plan and Overlay
District.
3.
The proposal will provide high quality multifamily residential development which will
help alleviate the housing shortage in Phoenix and provide residents with an
alternative housing option.
ATTACHMENT D

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan and elevations 
date stamped July 12, 2022, as modified by the following stipulations and approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
2. 
The development shall utilize the R-5 Planned Residential Development option. 
 
 
3. 
The maximum density for the project shall not exceed 22 dwelling units per acre. 
 
 
4. 
A minimum of four amenities shall be provided, such as a pool, ramadas, a bicycle 
repair station, clubhouse, or similar element, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
5. 
A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs, shall be a milkweed or other native nectar 
species, and shall be planted in groups of three or more, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
The developer shall construct a minimum 5-foot-wide shared use path (SUP) within a 
sidewalk easement along the east side of North Valley Parkway, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department.  Where conflicts or restrictions exist, the 
developer shall work with the Site Planning section on an alternate design through the 
technical appeal process. 
 
 
7. 
The developer shall dedicate a 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) along 
the south side of Sonoran Desert Drive and construct a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-
use trail (MUT) within the easement in accordance with the MAG supplemental detail 
and as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  Where conflicts or 
restrictions exist, the developer shall work with the Site Planning section on an 
alternate design through the technical appeal process. 
 
 
8. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch 
caliper drought-tolerant shade trees. Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout the 
parking area and achieve 25% shade at maturity, as approved by Planning and 
Development Department. Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with 
the Planning and Development Department on an alternative design solution. 
 
 
9. 
The developer shall construct a minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk along the 
east side of North Valley Parkway with a minimum 11-foot-wide landscaped strip 
located between the sidewalk and back of curb, planted to the following standards, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper shade trees placed a minimum of 20 feet on center or 
in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant shrubs and vegetative groundcovers maintained to a 
maximum height of 24 inches to provide a minimum of 50% live coverage at 
maturity.

c. 
Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
10. 
The developer shall construct a minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk along the 
south side of Sonoran Desert Drive with a minimum 11-foot-wide landscaped strip 
located between the sidewalk and back of curb, planted to the following standards, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper shade trees placed a minimum of 20 feet on center or 
in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant shrubs and vegetative groundcovers maintained to a 
maximum height of 24 inches to provide a minimum of 50% live coverage at 
maturity. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
11. 
Pedestrian pathways shall be provided to connect building entrances, public 
sidewalks, bus stops, and community amenities, using the most direct route for 
pedestrians, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. 
The developer shall provide direct pedestrian access (path and gate) from the 
northwest corner of the site to the signalized intersection at Sonoran Desert Drive and 
North Valley Parkway, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
13. 
Sidewalk and pedestrian path crossings, constructed of decorative pavers, stamped, 
or colored concrete, or another material, other than those used to pave the parking 
surfaces and drive aisles, shall be provided across drive aisles, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
14. 
The developer shall dedicate a minimum of 70-feet of right-of-way and construct the 
south side of Sonoran Desert Drive, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
15. 
The developer shall dedicate a minimum of 70-feet of right-of-way and construct the 
east side of North Valley Parkway, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
16. 
The developer shall construct a minimum 24-foot-wide landscaped median along 
Sonoran Desert Drive, as approved by the Street Transportation Department. 
 
 
17. 
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.   
 
 
18. 
The developer shall provide secured bicycle parking per Section 1307 of the City

of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, a minimum of 17 bicycle parking spaces 
shall be provided through Inverted U and/or artistic racks located near building 
entrances and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix 
Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs in Appendix K of 
the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. 
 
 
 
19. 
The right-of-way shall be dedicated, and a bus stop pad constructed along the 
deceleration lane east of North Valley Parkway, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.   
 
 
20. 
In the event archaeological 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 Archaeologist, and allow time for the 
Archaeology Office to properly assess the materials. 
 
 
21. 
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. 
 
 
22. 
Prior to final site plan approval, the property owner shall record documents that 
disclose to purchasers of the property the existence and operational characteristics of 
active mining operations and the North Gateway Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer 
Facility. The form and content of such documents shall be according to the templates 
and instructions provided which have been reviewed and approved by the City 
Attorney. 
 
 
23. 
Prior to occupancy, signage must be provided within the development’s sales/leasing 
office (or equivalent signage) that is visible to prospective renters or purchasers which 
discloses the existence and operational characteristics of active mining operations 
and the North Gateway Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Facility, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
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