Attachment D - PC Summary - GPA-EST-2-22-7.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
September 1, 2022  
ITEM NO: 8 
DISTRICT NO.: 7  
SUBJECT:  
Application #: 
GPA-EST-2-22-7 (Companion Case Z-42-22-7) 
Location: 
Southeast corner of 107th Avenue and Buckeye Road 
From: 
Commerce / Business Park and Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre 
To: 
Residential 15+ dwelling units per acre 
Acreage:
13.51 
Proposal: 
Minor General Plan Amendment to allow multifamily residential 
Applicant: 
Jonathan Schwerd, RK Design & Professional Services, LLC 
Owner: 
Kelly Mahoney, Hillpointe, LLC 
Representative: 
Jonathan Schwerd, RK Design & Professional Services, LLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Estrella 8/16/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 6-1. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Estrella Village Planning Committee 
recommendation.  
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Perez made a MOTION to approve GPA-EST-2-22-7, per the 
Estrella Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Perez 
 
Second: Gaynor 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Busching and Simon 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The subject site is appropriate for residential uses at the proposed densities and
provides new housing opportunities in this part of the city. Furthermore, the
development has adequate street access and provides various opportunities for
recreation to future residents.
2.
As stipulated, the companion rezoning case Z-42-22-7 requires the site to incorporate
enhanced standards for open space, bicycle parking and landscaping to be compatible
with the adjacent residential uses.
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3. 
The proposed land use designation is appropriate for the site as it proposes access to 
an arterial street, Buckeye Road. 
 
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