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ADDENDUM A 
Staff Report Z-2-21-4 
July 20, 2021 
Estrella Village Planning 
Committee Meeting Date 
July 20, 2021 
Planning Commission Hearing Date August 5, 2021 
Request From: 
R1-6 (6.98 acres) and R-5 (2.41 acres) 
Request To: 
C-2 (3.72 acres) and R-4A (5.67 acres) 
Proposed Use 
Multifamily and commercial uses including a 
convenience store with fuel station 
Location 
Southeast corner of 35th Avenue and 
Interstate 10 
Owner 
Eplex Realty, LLC 
Applicant 
QuikTrip Corportation 
Representative 
Huellmantel & Affiliates, Charles Huellmantel 
Staff Recommendation 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
On July 14, 2021, the applicant submitted a revised site plan for Lot 1, the proposed 
convenience store site, removing a pedestrian pathway segment northeast of the 
proposed convenience store building that connects Lots 1 and 3, the proposed 
multifamily zoned portion of the site. The applicant proposes to maintain a centralized 
pedestrian connection between 34th Avenue and 35th Avenue via a centralized 
pedestrian pathway as depicted on the revised conceptual site plan for Lot 1, date 
stamped July 14, 2021 and the overall site plan date stamped June 30, 2021. 
Due to a change in the conceptual site plan for Lot 1 as described previously, the 
following stipulation is recommended to be modified: 
x Stipulation No. 17 regarding the conceptual site plan for Lot 1 date stamped July 
14, 2021; 
Staff recommends approval per the modified stipulations in bold font below: 
Attachment C

Addendum A Staff Report Z-2-21-4 
July 20, 2021 
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R-4A ZONED AREA 
 
 
1. 
For the R-4A portion of the site, the maximum building height and density shall 
not exceed 30 feet and 98 dwelling units. If the following conditions are met, 
the maximum height and density shall be 40 feet and 200 dwelling units. The 
conditions must be met prior to or in conjunction with the Final Site Plan 
Review. 
 
 
 
a. 
A minimum of 75 percent of the housing units are dedicated for long-
term affordability, as approved by the Phoenix Housing Department. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
The applicant shall submit a copy of the draft Declaration of 
Affirmative Land use and Restrictive Covenants agreement (LURA), 
for review and approval by the Phoenix Housing Department. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
The applicant shall submit a copy of the Proforma, for review and 
approval by the Phoenix Housing Department. 
 
 
2. 
Prior to the issuance of building permits for the R-4A portion of the site, the 
applicant shall submit a copy of the Recorded Declaration of Affirmative Land 
use and Restrictive Covenants agreement (LURA), as approved by the State 
Housing Department, if conditions listed in Stipulation No.1 for additional height 
and density are pursued. 
 
 
3. 
An average building setback of 40 feet, minimum 20 feet for up to 25 percent of 
the frontage, shall be provided along 34th Avenue. 
 
 
4. 
A minimum 20-foot building setback shall be provided along the north property 
line of the residentially zoned portion of the site. 
 
 
5. 
Residential building elevations shall be developed to the following standards, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
a. 
Building elevations shall contain multiple colors, exterior accent 
materials and textural changes that exhibit quality and durability such 
as brick, stone, colored textured concrete, stucco, painted steel or 
other materials to provide a decorative and aesthetic treatment, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Building elevations adjacent and oriented to a public park or street, 
shall contain a minimum of 25 percent brick, masonry, stone or 
another exterior accent material that exhibits quality and durability.

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c. 
All building elevations shall contain architectural embellishments and 
detailing such as textural changes, pilasters, offsets, pop-outs, 
recesses, variation in window size and location, pitched roofs and/or 
overhang canopies, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department 
 
 
 
 
d. 
Balconies and windows shall be provided for residential units adjacent 
to a public park. 
 
 
6. 
There shall be no balconies on the upper floors of residential buildings located 
within 60 feet of the front property line which are oriented toward single-family 
residential homes not part of this development, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
An average landscape setback of 10 feet, minimum 5 feet for up to 50 percent 
of the property line, shall be provided along the north property line. 
 
 
8. 
The required landscape setbacks for the residentially zoned portion of the site 
shall be planted with minimum 50-percent 2-inch caliper and 50-percent 3-inch 
caliper large canopy drought-tolerant evergreen trees, 20 feet on center or in 
equivalent groupings, and five 5-gallon shrubs per tree, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
9. 
A central amenity and open space area shall be provided within close proximity 
to the primary vehicular entrance into the development. The following 
amenities shall be provided at a minimum and may be dispersed throughout 
the development, as approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
a. 
Tot lot; 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Clubhouse or community room; 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Two picnic areas each with a barbeque grill, shade ramada and a 
picnic table; and 
 
 
 
 
d. 
Two benches or seating features. 
 
 
10. Vehicular entryways to the residential portion of the development along 34th 
Avenue shall include the following elements, as approved or modified by the 
Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
a. 
Pedestrian pathways connecting the interior of the development to the 
public sidewalks on one side of the vehicular driveway at minimum. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
The pedestrian pathways shall be lined with landscape areas on both 
sides and planted with drought-tolerant plant materials providing 
seasonal interest and 75 percent live cover.

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c. 
A mix of ornamental shrubs and flower beds that will maintain a 
constant bloom throughout the year and 75 percent live cover, shall 
be provided along the entryway. 
 
 
 
 
d. 
The driveway surface shall be constructed of decorative pavers, 
stamped or colored concrete, or another material, other than those 
used to pave the parking surfaces, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
11. A perimeter wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided along the 
Interstate 10 freeway within the residentially zoned portion of the site. This wall 
shall include material and textural differences, such as stucco and/or split face 
block with a decorative element, such as tile or stamped designs, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. Except where required by the Zoning Ordinance, perimeter walls adjacent to a 
public street or public park shall be limited to open view wrought iron fencing or 
a combination of 2-foot solid masonry topped by wrought iron open view 
fencing, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
13. The indoor noise levels of residential units shall not exceed a decibel day 
night-level (DNL) of 45 decibels and that along with the building plans 
submitted for Phoenix Building Construction Code compliance review to the 
Planning and Development Department there shall be a sealed and signed 
analysis by an engineer licensed in Arizona with a proficiency in residential 
sound mitigation or noise control. The engineer shall note in the analysis that 
the building design is capable of achieving the required Noise Level Reduction. 
 
 
14. A minimum five-foot-wide sidewalk along 34th Avenue shall be detached with a 
minimum five-foot-wide landscape strip located between the sidewalk and back 
of curb and shall include minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy 
drought-tolerant shade trees planted a minimum of 20 feet on center or in 
equivalent groupings between the sidewalk and back of curb, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
15. The developer shall dedicate minimum 25-feet of right-of-way and construct 
the west side of 34th Avenue for the full limits of the project, as approved or 
modified by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
16. If the portion of 34th Avenue north of Moreland Street is not approved to be 
abandoned through a separate process, the developer shall provide a 50-foot 
radius cul-de-sac termination at 34th Avenue, north of Moreland Avenue, as 
approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department.

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C-2 ZONED AREA 
 
 
17. The development shall be in general conformance with the conceptual site plan 
date stamped June 30, 2021 JULY 14, 2021 and building elevations date 
stamped May 16, 2021 for the C-2 portion of the site, except as described 
below and as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
18. The conceptual site plan and elevations for Lot 2, as depicted in the site plan 
for the overall site date stamped June 30, 2021, shall be administratively 
reviewed by the Planning Hearing Officer prior to preliminary site plan approval 
with specific regard to the inclusion of the below elements. This review is for 
conceptual purposes only. Specific development standards and requirements 
will be determined by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
Location and orientation of buildings and trash receptables in 
relation to the residentially zoned property to the east. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Accessible pedestrian pathways that connect building entrances, 
public sidewalks, and the pedestrian pathway connecting the 
commercially zoned property to the residentially zoned property to 
the east using the most direct route for pedestrians. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Pedestrian connection between adjacent commercial parcels. 
 
 
 
 
d. 
All elevations of the building/s shall contain architectural 
embellishments and detailing, such as: textural changes, pilasters, 
offsets, recesses, variation in window size or location, overhang 
canopies, or similar features. 
 
 
19. A minimum 20-foot wide landscape setback shall be provided along the east 
side of the site where adjacent to a residential zoning district. This landscape 
setback shall be planted with a minimum 2-inch caliper large canopy evergreen 
trees, 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
20. The development shall conform with the Estrella Village Arterial Street 
Landscaping Program landscape palette and landscaping standards along 
arterial streets in the Estrella Village, except as otherwise noted herein, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
21. A landscaped gateway entry feature shall be provided on the southeast corner 
of 35th Avenue and Interstate 10 as described below and as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
a. 
An average 75-foot by 75-foot landscape entryway that adheres to the 
landscape palette for gateway entry features in the Estrella Village 
Arterial Street Landscaping Program.

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b. 
A minimum 300-square foot landscaped accent area shall be 
provided. The landscaped accent area shall provide a visually unique 
character with drought-tolerant plant materials providing seasonal 
interest and 75 percent live cover. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
The gateway entry feature shall utilize accents, colors and materials 
consistent with the theme of the commercial uses on the same site, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
22. The bus stop pad along 35th Avenue shall be shaded to a minimum of 50 
percent using shade trees at full maturity, as approved or modified by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
23. Public Transit Department shall retain right-of-way and bus stop pads on 
northbound 35th Avenue, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
24. All sidewalks along 35th Avenue 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 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 to provide shade to a minimum 75 percent at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation designed to grow to a maximum 
mature height of 24 inches and achieve 75 percent live coverage. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
The landscape palette and planting standards, unless otherwise 
provided herein, shall conform with the Estrella Village Arterial 
Street Landscaping Program requirements for arterial streets. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
25. The developer shall dedicate minimum 50-feet of right-of-way and construct 
the east half of 35th Avenue for the full limits of the project, per Cross Section 
D standards identified on the City of Phoenix Street Classification Map, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
26. Driveway access control to the site will be permitted as approved by the Traffic 
Impact Study submitted to the Street Transportation Department by providing a 
sealed Traffic Impact Study analyzing access control and proposed mitigation 
for conflicting turning movements along 35th Avenue.

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27. The site shall provide recorded cross-access agreements between lots one 
and two as depicted on the conceptual site plan date stamped June 30, 2021, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
28. Prior to preliminary site plan approval, the developer shall work with the Office 
of Pedestrian Safety in the Street Transportation Department to evaluate a 
HAWK crossing at the southern boundary of the site within 35th Avenue. The 
developer shall be responsible for funding any identified improvements 
including the HAWK crossing, as determined by the Street Transportation 
Department, but generally to be located between Moreland Street and Portland 
Street. 
 
 
R-4A AND C-2 ZONED AREAS 
 
 
29. All perimeter walls visible from street right-of-way and adjacent to the public 
park shall include material and textural differences, such as stucco and/or split 
face block with a decorative element, such as tile or stamped designs or other 
alternatives if full view fencing is proposed, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
30. All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-
inch caliper large canopy 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. 
 
 
31. Pedestrian walkways connecting the commercial sites and residentially zoned 
property to the east, public sidewalks, and walkways within the residentially 
zoned portion of the site shall be shaded to a minimum of 75 percent using 
shade trees at maturity and/or architectural shade, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
32. A system of pedestrian thoroughfares shall be provided as described below 
and as approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
a. 
The developer shall provide a minimum of one centralized 
pedestrian pathway connecting the public sidewalk along 35th 
Avenue passing through Lot 1 to the public sidewalk along 34th 
Avenue passing through Lot 3, as depicted in the site plan for the 
overall site date stamped June 30, 2021. Each phase of the project 
will construct the portion of the pedestrian path along their 
development. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Illuminated pedestrian scale lighting per Section 1304.H.5 for the 
centralized pedestrian pathway.

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c. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway 
shall be constructed of decorative pavers, stamped or colored 
concrete, or other pavement treatments that visually contrasts 
parking and drive aisle surfaces. Vehicular crossings shall be kept 
to a minimum. 
 
 
 
 
d. 
Connections to/between via the most direct route: 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
All building entrances; 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2) 
Active open space areas; 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3) 
Adjacent public sidewalks; and 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4) 
Bus stop along 35th Avenue. 
 
 
33. The development shall incorporate bicycle infrastructure as described below 
and as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
“Secure/Covered Facilities” bicycle parking shall be provided at a 
rate of 0.25 spaces per dwelling unit on the residential portion of 
the site, up to a maximum of 20 spaces, as defined in Appendix K 
of the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
A minimum of four bicycle parking spaces shall be provided 
through Inverted U and/or artistic racks located near the building 
entrance of each enclosed commercial and residential building and 
installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix 
Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix 
Preferred Designs in Appendix K of the Comprehensive Bicycle 
Master Plan. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
One bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and 
maintained in the residentially zoned portion of the site within a 
central amenity area or along a centralized pedestrian pathway. 
The bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided in an 
area of high visibility and separated from vehicular maneuvering 
areas, where applicable. The repair station shall include: standard 
repair tools affixed to the station; a tire gauge and pump affixed to 
the base of the station or the ground; and a bicycle repair stand 
which allows pedals and wheels to spin freely while making 
adjustments to the bike.

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34. 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. 
 
 
35. A Red Border Letter shall be processed for this development, as determined by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
36. The developer shall record a Notice of Prospective Purchasers of Proximity to 
Airport in order to disclose the existence and operational characteristics of 
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to future owners or tenants of 
the property. 
 
 
37. The developer shall grant and record an avigation easement to the City of 
Phoenix for the site, per the content and form prescribed by the City Attorney 
prior to final site plan approval. 
 
 
38. If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archeology 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 Archeologist prior to 
clearing and grubbing, landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
 
 
39. If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from Phase 
I data testing, the City Archeologist, in consultation with a qualified 
archeologist, determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the 
applicant shall conduct Phase II archeological data recovery excavations. 
 
 
40. In the event archeological 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 Archeologist, and allow time for the 
Archeology Office to properly assess the materials. 
 
Writer 
Enrique Bojórquez Gaxiola 
July 20, 2021 
 
Team Leader 
Samantha Keating 
 
Exhibits 
Conceptual Site Plan for Lot 1 date stamped July 14, 2021

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