Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-22-21-8.pdf
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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. Attachment D 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. This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact Angie Holdsworth at (602) 495-5622, TTY use 7-1-1.