Attachement A - Draft Ordinance - Z-22-23-4.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2023-10-04)

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ATTACHMENT A 
 
THIS IS A DRAFT COPY ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE FINAL, 
ADOPTED ORDINANCE 
 
 
 
 
 
ORDINANCE G- 
 
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP 
ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 601 OF THE CITY OF 
PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING 
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE PARCEL DESCRIBED 
HEREIN (CASE Z-22-23-4) FROM R-3 (MULTIFAMILY 
RESIDENCE DISTRICT) TO C-2 (INTERMEDIATE 
COMMERCIAL) AND P-1 (PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE 
PARKING, LIMITED). 
 
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX, as 
follows: 
SECTION 1. The zoning of an 0.68 acre property located at the southwest 
corner of 8th Street and Minnezona Avenue in a portion of Section 21, Township 2 
North, Range 3 East, as described more specifically in Exhibit “A,” is hereby changed 
from “R-3” (Multifamily Residence District) to 0.27-acres of “C-2” (Intermediate 
Commercial) and 0.41-acres of “P-1” (Passenger Automobile Parking, Limited).   
SECTION 2. The Planning and Development Director is instructed to 
modify the Zoning Map of the City of Phoenix to reflect this use district classification 
change as shown in Exhibit “B.”

SECTION 3. Due to the site’s specific physical conditions and the use 
district applied for by the applicant, this rezoning is subject to the following stipulations, 
violation of which shall be treated in the same manner as a violation of the City of 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance: 
Overall Site  
 
 
1. 
A minimum of 10% of the required parking spaces shall be EV ready. 
 
 
2. 
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, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
3. 
Pedestrian walkways shall be shaded by a structure, landscaping at maturity, or 
a combination of the two to achieve a minimum of 75% shade, measured at 
summer solstice at noon as shown on a shading study, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 6-foot-wide 
landscape strip located between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be 
constructed along the south side of Minnezona Avenue, 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 planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant shrubs, accents and vegetative groundcovers to achieve 
a minimum of 75% live vegetative ground coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
5. 
All streets within and adjacent to the development shall be constructed 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. 
 
 
6. 
Landscape areas adjacent to the Grand Canal pathway shall be planted to the 
following standards and maintained with a watering system, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
a.  
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant shade 
trees planted 20-feet on center or in equivalent groupings.

b.  
Drought tolerant shrubs, accents and vegetative groundcovers to achieve 
a minimum of 75% live vegetative ground coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
7. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archaeology 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 Archaeologist prior to 
clearing and grubbing, landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
 
 
8. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from the 
Phase I data testing, the City Archaeologist, in consultation with a qualified 
archaeologist, determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the 
applicant shall conduct Phase II archaeological data recovery excavations. 
 
 
9. 
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. 
 
 
10. 
This parcel is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) called Zone A, on panel 
1740L of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated October 16, 2013. The 
following requirements shall apply, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department: 
 
 
 
 
a. 
The Architect/Engineer is required to show the floodplain boundary limits 
on the Grading and Drainage plan and ensure that impacts to the 
proposed facilities have been considered, following the National Flood 
Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulations (44 CFR Paragraph 60.3). This 
includes, but not limited to provisions in the latest versions of the 
Floodplain Ordinance of the Phoenix City Code. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
A copy of the Grading and Drainage Plan shall be submitted to the 
Floodplain Management section of Public Works Department for review 
and approval of Floodplain requirements. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
The developer shall provide a FEMA approved CLOMR-F or CLOMR 
prior to issuance of a Grading and Drainage permit or provide floodplain 
mitigation measures such as, but not limited to, floodproofing all 
structures (permanent or non-permanent) to an elevation of one foot 
above the base flood elevation and use flood resistant materials, as 
approved by the Floodplain Management section of the Office of the City 
Engineer.

11. 
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. 
 
 
C-2 Zoned Area (General Commercial District) 
 
 
12. 
An 8-foot-wide shaded pedestrian pathway shall be constructed of decorative 
material such as brick, pavers or alternative material with access to the Grand 
Canal Trail shall be provided, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department.    
 
 
13. 
Bicycle infrastructure shall be installed as described below and as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
a. 
Secured bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of four spaces and 
shall be installed as per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance.as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.   
 
 
 
 
b. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and maintained 
on site within an amenity area or near a primary site entrance. 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, but not be limited to: 
 
 
 
 
 
i. 
Standard repair tools affixed to the station. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ii. 
A tire gauge and pump affixed to the base of the station or the 
ground. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iii. 
A bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and wheels to spin 
freely while making adjustments to the bike. 
 
 
 
 
c.  
A minimum of 10% of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include 
120-volt receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities. 
 
 
 
P-1 Zone Area (Passenger Automobile Parking, Limited) 
 
 
14. 
A minimum 5-foot wide detached sidewalk, separated by a minimum 6-foot wide 
landscape strip located between the back of curb and sidewalk, shall be 
provided along 8th Street connecting the existing sidewalk from Minnezona 
Avenue to the Grand Canal trail, 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 planted 20-feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
15. 
A minimum 10-foot wide landscape setback shall be provided along the north 
and east property lines, 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 planted 20-feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant shrubs, accents and vegetative groundcovers to achieve 
a minimum of 75% live vegetative ground coverage at maturity. 
 
 
16. 
A minimum 5, average 10-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided from 
the south property line. 
 
 
17. 
A minimum 10% of surface parking lot area, exclusive of perimeter landscape 
setbacks, shall be landscaped and planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, large 
canopy, drought-tolerant shade trees, dispersed throughout the parking area to 
achieve a minimum of 25% shade at maturity, measured at summer solstice at 
noon as shown on a shading study, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
18. 
Right-of-way shall be dedicated for the west-half of 8th Street for a half-radius 
45-foot radius cul-de-sac dedication at its southern termination. 
 
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or 
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the 
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity 
of the remaining portions hereof.  
PASSED by the Council of the City of Phoenix this 4th day of October, 
2023.  
 
 
 
 
________________________________ 
 
 
 
       MAYOR  
 
 
ATTEST:

_________________________  
Denise Archibald, City Clerk 
 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
Julie M. Kriegh, City Attorney 
 
 
By: 
_________________________  
_________________________ 
 
 
REVIEWED BY:  
 
 
_________________________  
Jeffrey Barton, City Manager 
 
 
 
Exhibits: 
A – Legal Description (2 Pages) 
B – Ordinance Location Map (1 Page)

EXHIBIT A 
 
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR Z-22-23-4 – C-2 ZONING AREA 
 
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO BE ZONED C2 SITUATE IN THE 
CITY OF PHOENIX, COUNTY OF MARICOPA, STATE OF ARIZONA DESCRIBED A 
FOLLOWS: 
PARCEL 1 
THE WESTERLY 59.00 FEET OF LOTS 1, 3 AND 5, BLOCK 5 OF THE MINNEZONA 
AMENDED, A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE S1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF 
SECTION 21, T. 2 N., R. 3 E., GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, LYING 
NORTH OF THE GRAND CANAL, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA AS FILED FOR 
RECORD IN BOOK 17 OF MAPS AT PAGE 18. 
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF LOT ONE GRANTED TO THE SALT 
RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION, AN ARIZONA CORPORATION, BY 
DEED RECORDED MARCH 12, 1928. 
PARCEL 2 
THAT PORTION OF THE ABANDONED ALLEY OF BLOCK 5 BEING THE 
WESTERLY 8 FEET ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINES OF LOTS 1, 3 AND 5, BLOCK 
5 OF SAID MINNEZONA AMENDED MAP MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS 
FOLLOWS: 
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5, BLOCK 5 OF SAID 
MINNEZONA AMENDED: 
THENCE, SOUTH 0˚ 01’ 12” WEST, TO THE NORTH LINE OF THAT LAND 
GRANTED TO THE SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION A 
DISTANCE OF 100.31 FEET; 
 
THENCE, NORTH 84˚ 21’ 30” WEST, NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE 
OF SAID LAND GRANTED TO THE SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS 
ASSOCIATION A DISTANCE OF 8.03 FEET; 
 
THENCE, PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS 1, 2 AND 5, 
BLOCK 5, NORTH 0˚ 01’ 12” EAST, TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY 
LINE OF MINNEZONA AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 99.56 FEET; 
 
THENCE, ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MINNEZONA AVENUE 
NORTH 89˚ 54’ 10” EAST A DISTANCE OF 8.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF 
BEGINNING.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR Z-22-23-4 – P-1 ZONING AREA 
 
BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO BE ZONED P1 SITUATE IN THE 
CITY OF PHOENIX, COUNTY OF MARICOPA, STATE OF ARIZONA DESCRIBED A 
FOLLOWS: 
PARCEL 1 
A PORTION OF LOTS 1, 3 AND 5, BLOCK 5 OF THE MINNEZONA AMENDED, A 
SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE S1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SECTION 21, 
T. 2 N., R. 3 E., GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, LYING NORTH OF 
THE GRAND CANAL, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA AS FILED FOR RECORD IN 
BOOK 17 OF MAPS AT PAGE 18. 
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WESTERLY 59 FEET OF LOTS 1, 3 AND 5. 
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF LOT ONE GRANTED TO THE 
SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION, AN ARIZONA 
CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED MARCH 12, 1928