Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-13-22-8.pdf

ITEM NO: 14 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-13-22-8
Location: 
Approximately 150 feet west of the northwest corner of 9th Street and 
Portland Street 
From: 
R-4 RI HP
To: 
WU Code T4:2 EG HP 
Acreage:
1.36 
Proposal:
Multifamily residential 
Applicant: 
RS Architecture, LLC, Rodney Sherrard 
Owner: 
RS4, LLC, Robert Severino 
Representative: 
RS Architecture, LLC, Rodney Sherrard 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Central City 8/8/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 11-1. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Central City Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Boyd made a MOTION to approve Z-13-22-8, per the Central 
Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Boyd 
 
Second: Gaynor 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Busching and Simon 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal will provide infill development and new multifamily housing that is
consistent with the Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan vision for this portion of the
neighborhood.
2.
The proposal provides a new multifamily housing option to contribute to the mix of
housing types in the area and will help alleviate the housing shortage in Phoenix.
3.
As stipulated, the proposal provides enhanced pedestrian, bicycle, and shade
amenities consistent with the Eastlake-Garfield TOD Policy Plan, Comprehensive
ATTACHMENT D
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
September 1, 2022

Bicycle Master Plan, Tree and Shade Master Plan and the Complete Streets Guiding 
Principles. 
 
Stipulations: 
 
1. 
A minimum setback of 20 feet shall be required along the Portland Street frontage. 
 
 
2. 
Existing trees located within the setback along the Portland Street frontage, shall be 
preserved in place, as approved, or modified by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
3. 
The maximum building height shall be 21 feet. 
 
 
4. 
A minimum of 3 amenities shall be provided within the required common open space, 
such as, but not limited to swimming pools, tot lots, barbecue and picnic areas, game 
courts, jogging/parcours, or lawn/turf, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
5. 
Bicycle parking pursuant to Section 1307.H.6 of the Zoning Ordinance shall be 
provided for the total units on the site. In addition, the development shall provide and 
maintain the following bicycle infrastructure as described below and as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a.  
Guest bicycle parking for multifamily residential use shall be provided at a 
minimum of 0.05 spaces per unit with a maximum of 50 spaces near entrances 
of buildings and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided on the site. The station 
shall include but not limited to: standard repair tools affixed to the station; a tire 
gauge and pump; and a bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and wheels to 
spin freely while making adjustments to the bike, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
The developer shall maintain the existing width of the historic landscape area within 
the right-of-way and replenish the landscaping per the landscape standards of Section 
1309 of the Zoning Ordinance, 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. 
 
 
7. 
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. 
 
 
8. 
The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to future owners or tenants of 
the property. 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. 
 
 
9. 
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. 
 
 
10. 
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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