Attachment F - PC Summary - Z-TA-7-19-8.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
August 5, 2021 
ITEM NO: 7 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-TA-7-19-8
Location: 
Approximately 160 feet south of the southeast corner of 3rd Street and 
McDowell Road 
Acreage:
2.10
Proposal: 
Amend Section 1202 (Regulating Maps) of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance 
to replace the Downtown Code maps to amend density provisions and 
buffer alleys in an area generally bounded by 3rd Street to 5th Street, and 
Willetta Street to McDowell Road and amend Section 1220 (Townsend 
Park) to allow for a height bonus. 
Applicant: 
Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. 
Owner: 
JAG Development, et al. 
Representative: 
Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation:  Approval, as shown in the recommended text In Exhibit A of the Staff 
Report. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Central City 7/12/2021 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 10-1. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Central City Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Howard made a MOTION to approve Z-TA-7-19-8, per the 
Central City Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Howard 
 
Second: Johnson 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Gorraiz and Magnum 
Opposition Present: No  
Findings:  
The proposal maintains the transitional nature of the Townsend Park Character Area, situated 
between the Downtown Gateway, McDowell Corridor and East Evergreen Character Areas. 
Additional density and option for more height is warranted given the proposed development’s 
proximity to the McDowell Road and Central Avenue light rail station. The proposal is in line with 
the adopted Major Urban Center place type of the TOD Strategic Policy Framework and the 
policies of the Downtown Phoenix Plan. The sustainability bonus option maintains the existing 
height transition in the Townsend Park Character Area and offers community benefits in 
Attachment F

exchange for the option for additional height. The buffer alley removal is consistent with the 
existing uses and character of the area. 
 
Proposed Language: 
 
Amend Chapter 12, Section 1202 (Regulating Maps) by removing the old maps, and inserting 
new maps as follows: 
 
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D.  
The density for any parcel in the Downtown Area shall not exceed the following unless a 
density bonus is allowed by the Character Area and approved by the Planning and 
Development Department staff or an appeal is approved by the Design Review Committee 
(DRC) pursuant to Section 1223 requirements:

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F.  
This map designates Buffer Alleys for which abutting properties must conform to the 
standards and guidelines outlined in Sections 1207.O and P:

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Amend Chapter 12, Section 1220 (Townsend Park) to read as follows:

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B. 
Development Standards 
 
1. 
Maximum Height 
 
 
a. 
Main building: Governed by the height map, Section 1202.C. 
 
 
 
(1) 
Height bonus: None. MAXIMUM 30% INCREASE. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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