Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-22-21-8.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2021-09-08)

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
August 5, 2021 
ITEM NO: 12 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-22-21-8
Location: 
Approximately 375 feet east of the northeast corner of 59th Avenue and 
Elliot Road 
From: 
S-1, S-1 (Approved C-1 PCD), and S-1 (Approved R1-8 PCD)
To:
R-3
Acreage:
5.26
Proposal:
Multifamily residential development
Applicant:
Isola Elliot, LLC
Owner: 
AMED Partners, LLC 
Representative: 
Benjamin Tate, Withey Morris, PLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Laveen 7/12/2021 Approval, per the staff recommendation with a modification and additional 
stipulations. Vote: 6-3. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Laveen Village Planning Committee 
recommendation, with an additional stipulation as read into the record, a modified stipulation, 
and a deleted stipulation.  
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Howard made a MOTION to approve Z-22-21-8, per the Laveen 
Village Planning committee recommendation, with the additional stipulation as read into the 
record and a modification to Stipulation No 23. to replace “directly adjacent” with “in close 
proximity”, and the deletion of Stipulation No. 24. 
 
Maker: Howard 
 
Second: Gorraiz 
 
Vote: 8-0 
Absent: Magnum 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposed development is appropriate at this location given its proximity to the new
Loop 202 Freeway and will create a buffer between lower density residential uses to
the east, and higher density commercial and commerce park uses to the west.
2.
The proposal will provide a high quality multifamily residential development which will
help alleviate the housing shortage in Phoenix and provide residents with an alternative
housing option in the form of single-family-for-rent units.
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3. 
As stipulated, the proposal is consistent with the policies and guidelines outlined in the 
Laveen Southwest Growth Study. 
 
Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan and elevations 
date stamped April 19, 2021, as modified by the following stipulations and approved by 
the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
2. 
The front elevations shall consist of a minimum 10 percent non-stucco accent   
 material. 
 
 
3. 
The maximum building height shall be 30 22 feet. 
 
 
4. 
All sidewalks adjacent to public rights-of-way shall be detached with a minimum 10-
foot-wide continuous landscape area located between the sidewalk and back of curb; 
and shall include 3-inch minimum caliper, large canopy single-trunk shade trees, 25 
feet on center or in equivalent groupings; and minimum five-gallon shrubs with a 
maximum mature height of 2 feet providing 75 percent live cover, 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. 
 
 
5. 
A minimum 30-foot landscape setback shall be required adjacent to Elliott Road and 
shall include large canopy shade trees 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings 
between the sidewalk and proposed site development as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. Twenty-five percent of the trees shall be minimum four-inch 
caliper and 75 percent of the trees shall be minimum three-inch caliper. Five, five-gallon 
shrubs per tree, and additional shrubs or live groundcover, shall provide minimum 75 
percent live cover at mature size 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. 
 
 
6. 
The developer shall provide a minimum of 25 percent open space, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
Public and private open space areas shall provide a minimum 50 percent shade and a 
minimum of 50 percent live vegetative cover (shrubs, grasses, or groundcover plants). 
 
 
8. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with a minimum 2-inch 
caliper drought-tolerant shade trees. Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout the 
parking area and achieve 25 percent shade at maturity, as approved by Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
9. 
A pedestrian connection shall be provided between the site and the C-1 portion to the 
west of the site, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
Decorative rail or similar fencing elements shall be provided along Elliott Road, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.

11. 
The developer shall dedicate a 30-foot wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) along 
Elliott Road 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.  
 
 
12. 
The multi-use trail along Elliott Road shall be shaded to a minimum of 50 percent using 
shade trees at full maturity, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
13. 
A minimum of 10 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U and/or 
artistic racks (in adherence to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs in Appendix K of 
the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan) or “Outdoor/Covered Facilities” for guests 
located near entrances or amenity areas and installed per the requirements of Section 
1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
14. 
The developer shall provide for a 55-foot half street right-of-way dedication for the east 
side of 59th Avenue from the northern project boundary, extending to Elliot Road. This 
shall include 37 feet of paving for the east half of 59th Avenue, as approved by the 
Planning and De elopement Department. 
 
 
15. 
The developer shall provide for a 55-foot half street right-of-way dedication on the north 
side of Elliot Road from 59th Avenue to the existing residential development to the east. 
This shall include 37 feet of paving for the north half of Elliot Road and additional 
improvements, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
16. 
The developer shall dedicate and provide all right-of-way improvements during the first 
phase of the project. 
 
 
17. 
The developer shall provide conduit and junction boxes at the northeast corner of 59th 
Avenue and Elliot Road for future traffic signal equipment. The plan is to be submitted 
to the Street Transportation Department for review and approval.  
 
 
18. 
The applicant shall submit a TIA with an associated Signal Warrant Analysis for the 
intersection of 59th Avenue and Elliott Road. Development will be responsible for the 
installation of the traffic signal or an in-lieu contribution as defined within the approved 
traffic warrant analysis. No preliminary approval of plans shall be granted until the study 
is reviewed and approved by the Street Transportation Department. 
 
 
19. 
Existing irrigation facilities along 59th Avenue and Elliot Road are to be undergrounded 
and/or relocated outside of City right-of-way. Contact SRP to identify existing land rights 
and establish 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 underground existing overhead electrical utilities within the public 
right-of-way that are impacted or need to be relocated as part of this project. Developer 
shall coordinate review and permitting with the affected utility companies.

21. 
The developer shall construct all streets within and adjacent to the development with 
paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, streetlights, landscaping and other 
incidentals, as per plans approved by the Planning and Development Department. All 
improvements shall comply with the current ADA Guidelines. 
 
 
22. 
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. 
 
 
23. 
THE DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 24 GUEST PARKING SPACES 
DIRECTLY ADJACENT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CLUBHOUSE AMENITY 
AREA. 
 
 
24. 
THERE SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF 25 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 
 
 
24. 
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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