Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-SP-2-21-5.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
August 5, 2021 
ITEM NO: 6 
DISTRICT NO.: 5
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-SP-2-21-5 (Companion Case Z-21-21-5)
Location: 
Approximately 600 feet west of the northwest corner of 91st Avenue and 
Indian School Road 
From: 
PSC (Pending C-2) 
To:
C-2 SP
Acreage:
4.99
Proposal: 
Self-service and RV storage facility, and all underlying C-2 commercial 
uses. 
Applicant: 
Neil Feaser, RKAA Architects, Inc. 
Owner: 
Prime Storage West Phoenix Land, LLC 
Representative: 
Thomas J. Richardson, EVP Construction 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation:  Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Maryvale 7/14/2021 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 7-1-1 (Abstained). 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Maryvale Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Howard made a MOTION to approve Z-SP-2-21-5, per the 
Maryvale Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Howard 
 
Second: Perez 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Gorraiz and Magnum 
Opposition Present: No  
Findings: 
1.
The proposal will redevelop an underutilized property and provide storage options for
businesses and residents in the area.
2.
This proposal expands an existing business to the west and provides for additional
employment options in the Maryvale village.
3.
The stipulated planting standards are above the required minimum standards and will
make the proposal a compatible addition to the neighboring area.
Attachment D

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan date stamped 
April 19, 2021, as modified by the following stipulations and approved by the Planning 
and Development Department.   
 
 
2. 
All elevations of the buildings shall contain architectural embellishments and detailing 
such as textural changes, pilasters, offsets, recesses, variation in window size and 
location, and/or overhang canopies, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
3. 
The sidewalk along Indian School Road shall be detached with a landscape strip 
located between the sidewalk and back of curb following the most recent Cross 
Section of the Street Classification Map and shall include minimum 2-inch caliper 
shade trees planted a minimum of 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings along 
both sides of the sidewalk, 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. 
 
 
4. 
Perimeter walls adjacent to Indian School Road shall include material and textural 
differences, such as stucco and/or split face block with a decorative element, such as 
tile or stamped designs, and be compatible with the existing wall adjacent to Indian 
School Road on the property to the west, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.  
 
 
5. 
The north landscape setback shall be planted with minimum 3-inch caliper trees 
planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
A minimum of four inverted-U bicycle spaces for guests or employees shall be 
provided on site and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the Zoning 
Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
The developer shall dedicate 55 feet of right-of-way for the north side of Indian 
School Road, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
8. 
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. 
 
 
9. 
Clearly defined, accessible pedestrian pathways shall be provided to connect building 
entrances, bus stop pads, and public sidewalks, using the most direct route for 
pedestrians, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
Where pedestrian pathways cross drive aisles, they shall be constructed of decorative 
pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or other pavement treatments that visually 
contrast with the adjacent parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department.

11. 
Trees shall be placed to provide 75 percent shade coverage on all pedestrian 
pathways and sidewalks at full maturity. Shade structures may be used to meet the 
shade requirement in places where trees are unable to be located, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. 
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. 
 
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