Attachment E - PC Summary - Z-28-22-8.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
September 1, 2022 
ITEM NO: 17 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-28-22-8
Location: 
Northwest corner of 23rd Avenue and Baseline Road 
From:
S-1
To:
R1-8 
Acreage:
12.85 
Proposal:
Single-family residential 
Applicant: 
Lou Turner, Hillstone Homes 
Owner: 
Seibert Revocable Living Survivor's Trst 
Representative: 
David Maguire, Land Solutions, Inc. 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
South Mountain 7/12/2022 Continued to August 9, 2022. Vote: 11-0.  
South Mountain 8/9/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation with additional stipulations. 
Vote: 7-4.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff memo dated September 1, 
2022. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Vice Chair Mangum made a MOTION to approve Z-28-22-8, per the staff memo 
dated September 1, 2022. 
Maker: Vice Chair Mangum 
 
Second: McCabe 
Vote: 6-1 (Perez) 
Absent: Busching and Simon 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The requested R1-8 zoning district is consistent with existing zoning and development
patterns in the general area.
2.
As stipulated, the proposed development is generally consistent with design policies
and the intent of the Rio Montaña Area Plan.
3.
This proposed development is appropriately located along an arterial street where
various transportation options exist.
ATTACHMENT E

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall not exceed a maximum of 55 lots. 
 
 
2. 
A minimum of 10% of the gross site area, exclusive of required landscape setbacks, 
shall be provided as open space, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
3. 
A minimum landscape setback of 20 feet shall be provided along 23rd and 24th 
Avenues. The landscape setback may be reduced to 17 feet for up to 50% of this 
frontage for the purpose of staggering setbacks for the perimeter theme wall, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
A minimum landscape setback of 50 feet shall be provided along Baseline Road. The 
landscape setback may be reduced to 47 feet for up to 50% of this frontage for the 
purpose of staggering the perimeter theme wall and screening utility boxes, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5. 
All required landscape setbacks shall be planted with minimum 75-percent 2-inch 
caliper and 25-percent 3-inch caliper large canopy drought-tolerant trees, planted 25 
feet on center or in equivalent groupings, with five 5-gallon shrubs per tree, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
A minimum of one milkweed shrub, or other native nectar species, shall be planted for 
every required tree in addition to the required shrubs, and shall be planted in groups of 
three or more, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
A minimum of 75 percent of the standard building elevations provided shall include a 
covered front porch in the front yard with a minimum of 60 square feet in area and a 
minimum depth of 6 feet. No porch shall terminate within the plane of a door or 
window, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
8. 
Fences and walls shall be in general conformance with the wall plan and wall details 
(wall elevations) date stamped April 1, 2022, as modified by the following stipulations, 
and approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
 
a. 
Partial view fencing, which may include solid columns up to 24 inches in width, 
shall be utilized where walls are proposed around open space areas, the partial 
view fencing shall be a maximum 3-foot solid wall and 3-foot view fencing. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Perimeter walls bounding the rear or side yard property lines of residential lots 
along 23rd Avenue, 24th Avenue, and Baseline Road shall include minimum 
three-foot offsets, and material and textural differences, such as stucco, and/or 
split face or slump block or a decorative element, such as tile or stamped 
designs, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
The wall layout depicted in the wall details (wall elevations) plan shall be 
modified where necessary to accommodate site layout changes that avoid 
conflicts with the Zoning Ordinance or City Code requirements. 
 
 
9. 
Project entry/exit drives along 23rd and 24th Avenues shall incorporate decorative

pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or similar alternative material, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
Project entry/exit drives along 23rd and 24th Avenues shall incorporate enhanced 
landscaping on both sides planted with a variety of at least three plant materials, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. Each landscaped area shall 
be a minimum of 250-square feet. 
 
 
11. 
A tot lot with shade equipment shall be provided in the central/primary open space 
amenity area, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. 
The following shall be provided in each open space amenity area, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department: Modify 
 
 
 
a. 
One picnic area with a barbeque grill, shade ramada, and a picnic table; 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Two benches or seating features; and 
 
 
 
 
c. 
A minimum of 6 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through inverted 
U, and/or artistic racks. The racks shall be shaded by a tree or structure and 
installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning 
Ordinance. Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs 
in Appendix K or the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
13. 
All sidewalks along 23rd Avenue and 24th Avenue shall be a minimum of 5 feet in 
width and detached with a minimum 5-foot wide landscape strip located between the 
sidewalk and back of curb and planted to the following standards, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees 
planted to provide a minimum of 75% shade, at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 75% live coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment for installing the required plants. 
 
 
14. 
All sidewalks along Baseline Road shall be a minimum of 6 feet in width and detached 
with a minimum 11-foot-wide landscape strip located between the sidewalk and back of 
curb and planted to the following standards, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
  
 
a. 
Minimum 75% 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant shade 
trees, and minimum 25% 3-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-
tolerant shade trees. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 75% live coverage at maturity.

Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment for installing the required plants. 
 
 
15. 
All sidewalks within the development shall be detached with a minimum 5-foot wide 
landscaped strip located between the sidewalk and back of curb and shall include 
minimum 2-inch caliper single trunk shade trees planted at a rate of one tree per lot. 
 
 
 
a. 
Where adjacent to open space areas, trees shall be planted a minimum of 20 
feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 75% live coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian 
environment for installing the required plants. 
 
 
16. 
The developer shall dedicate a multi-use trail easement (MUTE) along the north side of 
Baseline Road and construct a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-use trail (MUT) within the 
easement in accordance with the MAG supplemental detail, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. The developer shall work with the Site 
Planning section on an alternate design for this requirement through the technical 
appeal process. 
 
 
17. 
The developer shall dedicate a minimum of 30 feet of right-of-way and construct the 
west side of 23rd Avenue, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
18. 
The developer shall dedicate 25 feet of right-of-way for the east side of 24th Avenue, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
19. 
The existing irrigation facilities along 23rd Avenue are to be undergrounded and 
relocated outside of City right-of-way. Contact SRP to identify existing land rights and 
establish the appropriate process to relocate the facility. Relocations that require 
additional dedications or land transfer require completion prior to obtaining plat and or 
civil plan review approval. 
 
 
20. 
The developer shall connect to 23rd Drive or dedicate a 50-foot radius cul-de-sac and 
construct a 45-foot turning radius on site at the termination of 23rd Drive, as modified 
and approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
21. 
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. 
 
 
22. 
The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) 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.

23. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archaeology Office, the applicant shall 
conduct Phase I data testing and submit an archaeological survey report of the 
development area for review and approval by the City Archaeologist prior to 
clearing and grubbing, landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
 
 
24. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from the 
Phase I data testing, the City Archaeologist, in consultation with a qualified 
archaeologist, determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the 
applicant shall conduct Phase II archaeological data recovery excavations 
 
 
25. 
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. 
 
 
26. 
Prior to preliminary site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 
Waiver of Claims forms. 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. 
 
 
27. 
BUILDING ELEVATIONS SHALL BE PRESENTED FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT 
TO THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FINAL 
SITE PLAN APPROVAL. 
 
 
28. 
THE DEVELOPER SHALL SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICE/S 
ON 23RD AVENUE. 
THE DEVELOPER SHALL WORK WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE STREET 
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE TRAFFIC MITIGATION ON 23RD 
AVENUE, PRIOR TO FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL, AS MODIFIED AND 
APPROVED BY THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
 
This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact  
Les Scott at 602-261-8980, leslie.scott@phoenix.gov or TTY: Use 7-1-1.