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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3
rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-23-23-7
Date of VPC Meeting 
August 14, 2023 
Request From 
S-1 (Approved C-2 or CP/GCP) (22.03 acres) and S-1
(0.34 acres)
Request To 
C-2 HGT/WVR DNS/WVR (22.37 acres)
Proposed Use 
Commercial and multifamily residential
Location 
Approximately 70 feet north of the northwest corner of
59th Avenue and Elliot Road
VPC Recommendation 
Approval, per the staff recommendation (Addendum A) 
with modifications and an additional stipulation 
VPC Vote:  
7-0 
VPC DISCUSSION: 
Four members of the public registered to speak on these items. 
Staff Presentation:  
Nayeli Sanchez Luna, staff, presented an overview of Z-23-23-7. Mrs. Sanchez Luna 
discussed the location of the site, the requested zoning designation, the surrounding 
land uses, and current General Plan Land Use Map designation. Mrs. Sanchez Luna 
provided an overview of the proposed development including the site plan and 
elevations. Mrs. Sanchez Luna concluded the presentation by summarizing the staff 
findings, providing the staff recommendation and proposed stipulations.  
Applicant Presentation: 
Manjula M. Vaz, representing the applicant with Gammage and Burnham, provided an 
overview of the proposed case. Ms. Vaz provided an overview of Vintage Partners, 
and Liv Communities. Ms. Vaz summarized the rezoning request and noted that both 
uses complied with the General Plan Land Use Map designation and compatible with 
surrounding land uses. Ms. Vaz displayed the site plans for the commercial portion 
and the multifamily portion of the site and noted the enhanced architectural elements. 
Ms. Vaz concluded the presentation by summarizing the staff recommendation and 
requesting the modification of three Street Transportation Department stipulations.  
Questions from the committee: 
Mixen Rubio-Raffin asked if the proposed site plan depicted a 55-foot easement or a 
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Laveen Village Planning Committee 
Meeting Summary 
Z-23-23-7 
August 14, 2023 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
75-foot easement. Ms. Vaz noted that the proposed site plan depicted a 55-foot-wide 
easement. Ms. Rubio-Raffin asked for the width of the sidewalks and if it would be a 
meandering sidewalk.  
 
Carlos Ortega asked for the number of proposed units. Ms. Vaz noted that the site 
plan depicted 362 units. Mr. Ortega stated that the number of bicycle parking was not 
sufficient for the multifamily. Mr. Ortega asked if the proposal would have a total of six 
bicycle parking spaces or six bicycle stations. Mr. Ortega stated that there should be 
more commercial. Mr. Ortega added that the commercial uses would serve the 
multifamily development and not the village. Mr. Ortega asked for the proposed height. 
Ms. Vaz noted that the proposed height is three stories. Mr. Ortega noted that he had 
concerns with the proposed height and suggested a stepback provision.  
 
Jennifer Rouse asked for the number of parking spaces. Ms. Vaz provided the 
number of parking spaces for the multifamily and noted that the commercial portion of 
the site did not have a definite number of parking spaces. Ms. Rouse noted that she 
had concerns with the number of proposed parking, asked about the lighting, and 
agreed with Committee Member Ortega’s comments regarding height.  
 
Patrick Nasser-Taylor asked if the commercial walkways would connect to the south 
part of the commercial area along Elliot Road. Mr. Nasser-Taylor asked for the 
reasoning behind the increase in density and height. Mr. Nasser-Taylor noted that the 
new subdivision would not have scenic views and asked about the notification and 
neighborhood meetings. Mr. Nasser-Taylor asked if the development could apply for 
the 50 percent parking reduction if Text Amendment Z-TA-8-23-Y is adopted.  
 
Vice Chair Stephanie Hurd noted that the proposal was compatible with the 
surrounding land uses including the Loop 202. Vice Chair Hurd noted that she was 
confident that the future commercial development would be adequate for the Village. 
Vice Chair Hurd asked if there would a proposed sound wall. Ms. Vaz confirmed. Vice 
Chair Hurd noted that the community had voiced a desire for a trail along the freeway 
and more bicycle stations for residents and the community.  
 
Chair Linda Abegg thanked the applicant for having slides that confirmed the 
characteristics that the Village wants regarding development. Chair Abegg noted that 
she supported mixed use and was supportive of the development. Chair Abegg asked 
regarding the type of amenities and if the reduction to a 55-foot right-of-way would 
prevent a right turn. Ms. Vaz stated that a right turn lane would be achievable with a 
55-foot right-of-way.  
 
Jon Hanna, with Triac Design, noted that the proposed detached sidewalks would be 
6 feet wide and contain a 10-foot landscape strip between the sidewalk and curb. Mr. 
Hanna noted that the development proposes 30 bicycle parking spaces in six corrals 
but that they were willing to provide more bicycle parking. Mr. Hanna added that 
residents would keep their bicycles in their unit or balcony.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Ms. Vaz noted that the 50 percent reduction would only apply to areas of the Walkable 
Urban Code and the Downtown Code. Ms. Sanchez Luna, staff noted that the 50 
percent reduction would apply to affordable housing development. Ms. Vaz noted that 
the multifamily development would not be affordable housing. Vice Chair Hurd asked 
if the parking would be modified. Ms. Vaz stated that parking would not be reduced. 
Mr. Nasser-Taylor noted that there were concerns with parking areas being converted 
to additional buildings.  
 
Chair Abegg asked if the 12 percent common space included hardscape. Ms. Vaz 
confirmed. Ms. Sanchez Luna, staff, noted that it would not include buildings. Ms. Vaz 
confirmed.  
 
Mr. Ortega asked if the splash pad was the only amenity for children. Mr. Hanna 
noted that there was a playground on site. Mr. Ortega voiced his concerns of 
apartment units not having east access to amenities for children.   
 
Dawn Cartier, with the applicant’s team, noted that the right turn lane could be built 
with a 55-foot right-of-way. Ms. Cartier stated that the existing roads have dead ends 
and lead to the Loop 202. Ms. Cartier added that having right turn lanes discourage 
pedestrians from crossing the street. Ms. Cartier noted that the traffic study didn’t 
warrant a right turn lane. Ms. Sanchez Luna noted that the Streets Transportation 
Department did not support the requested changes to the stipulations. Ms. Sanchez 
Luna noted that the reduction of the right-of-way would not guarantee a right-turn lane, 
median breaks are utilized for future traffic lights, and safety, and utilities are expected 
to be relocated. Ms. Sanchez Luna reiterated that the Streets Transportation 
Department doesn’t support the proposed changes.  
 
Mr. Nasser-Taylor asked if there would be two lanes and if Streets is requesting a 
right-turn lane. Ms. Cartier confirmed. Ms. Cartier noted that the concern would the 
55-foot right-of-way but that the applicant would move the sidewalk to an additional 
easement to ensure the right-turn lane. Ms. Vaz noted that they hosted a 
neighborhood meeting and contacted anyone who had questions. Mr. Nasser-Taylor 
noted that he was not contacted and that he had concerns with the proposal. Ms. Vaz 
noted that the proximity to the Loop 202 made it compatible.  
 
Walter Crutchfield, with the applicant’s team, noted that this location would be ideal 
for multifamily because it would be next to the Loop 202 freeway. Mr. Crutchfield noted 
that they wanted to provide mixed use and concluded that a horizonal approach would 
best. Mr. Crutchfield noted that they are working on making the commercial portion an 
entertainment center. Mr. Crutchfield noted that the multifamily development would 
increase the population and attract more business and services.  
 
Ms. Raffin-Rubio asked what the rental rates would be for the multifamily 
development. Ms. Vaz noted that the multifamily development is at market rate. Ms. 
Raffin-Rubio asked for the market rate. Beath Heath, with the applicant’s team, 
stated that rental rates have not been established. Ms. Heath noted that the rental

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
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rates would range from $1,400 to $2,200 a month. Ms. Raffin-Rubio asked if the 
studio apartment included a room. Vice Chair Hurd stated that a separate bedroom is 
not provided.  
 
Chair Abegg asked if the applicant could provide two stories along 59th Avenue. Ms. 
Heath noted that they have done that in the past but noted that there would be a large 
setback including the street and landscape setbacks. Chair Abegg asked what the 
setback would be and stated that the multifamily on Dobbins Road is three-stories in 
height. Rob Lane, with the applicant’s team, noted that the setback would be 21 feet 
in addition to the landscaping.  
 
Mr. Crutchfield noted that the majority of residents would serve individuals looking for 
a house.  
 
Mr. Ortega asked if there would be a donation to Laveen schools. Ms. Vaz stated that 
the applicant would donate a portion to the Laveen District. Mr. Ortega noted that 
some community members have stated that a payment has been made. Chair Abegg 
noted that the committee could not stipulate to a donation.  
 
Public Comment:  
 
Phil Hertel asked for confirmation if the landscaping was going to be 25% 2-inch and 
25% 3-inch caliper trees. Ms. Sanchez Luna, staff stated that the landscaping would 
be 25% 2-inch and 75% 3-inch caliper size trees. Mr. Hertel stated that the 
commercial development needed a landscape plan and that he opposes the density 
and height waiver. Mr. Hertel agreed that a stipulation could not be added regarding a 
school donation. Mr. Hertel added that the project was conceptual and that details 
should be provided.  
 
Jon Kimoto noted that he was supportive of the proposal. Mr. Kimoto noted that the 
increase in hardscape has resulted in high temperatures and requested twice as much 
landscaping. Mr. Kimoto requested a soften asphalt to reduce the temperature. Mr. 
Kimoto noted that the commercial component needed more defined stipulations and 
that the building elevations needed more detail. Mr. Kimoto requested more parking 
stalls and parking landscaping.  
 
Jim La Salvia asked for a clarification on the acreage because there were different 
values in the application, site plan, and Maricopa County. Mr. Salvia also asked why it 
stated that they were exempt from taxes.  
 
Jack Purvis asked for the projected number of residents and if 59th Avenue would be 
a four-lane road. Dawn Cartier confirmed. Mr. Purvis asked if the dog park would be 
private or public. Ms. Vaz stated that it would be private. Mr. Purvis asked if the 
proposal would include billboards. Chair Abegg noted that they are not requesting a 
zoning designation that allows billboards. Mr. Purvis asked if the proposal would have 
noise mitigating walls. Mr. Purvis noted that there has been issues with homelessness

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
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and he supported multifamily development rather than commercial. Mr. Purvis also 
asked if a truck stop would be proposed. Chair Abegg noted that would be on the Gila 
Foothills PUD but not this site. Vice Chair Hurd asked if Mr. Purvis was in favor or 
opposed to the proposal. Mr. Purvis noted that he was in favor of the multifamily 
development.  
 
Chair Abegg noted that on slides 15 and 16 of the PowerPoint listed all the 
architectural elements that Laveen always requested. Chair Abegg asked if the 
applicant would be willing to add these statements as part of Stipulation No. 2 
regarding general conformance to the proposed elevations. Ms. Vaz noted that the 
supported the modification.  
 
Applicant Response:  
 
Ms. Vaz stated that the city has the gross acreage that is why the acreage is different 
from the Maricopa County’s website. Ms. Vaz noted that they are expected to have 
about 500 residents. 
 
Committee Discussion:  
 
Vice Chair Hurd asked if the applicant would consider having two stories along 59th 
Avenue. Ms. Vaz stated that that would cause issues with the proposed density. Chair 
Abegg asked if 50 percent of the buildings along 59th Avenue could be two-stories. 
Mr. Ortega stated that he approved of the two-story limitation on 59th Avenue. Ms. 
Raffin-Rubio stated that she didn’t oppose the two stories, but a configuration could 
allow for open space along 59th Avenue and a larger building setback. Ms. Vaz stated 
that they were open to discussion and if they could allow for some flexibility.  
 
Vice Chair Hurd asked for the proposed height of the self-storage warehouse across 
the street. Mr. Ortega noted that it was almost two stories. Mrs. Sanchez Luna, staff, 
displayed the zoning map and demonstrated where the self-storage warehouse would 
be located. Mr. Nasser-Taylor noted that everything north of the primary entrance 
could be two-stories.  
 
Mr. Nasser-Taylor stated that 59th Avenue would act as a main entrance to the 
single-family multifamily project across the street and any development on the east 
portion of the site. Mr. Nasser-Taylor stated that he wanted to ensure a right-turn lane 
with the applicant’s modifications. Chair Abegg confirmed.  
 
Chair Abegg asked staff if they could do a stepback provision that before a certain 
amount of feet the height would have to be two stories. Ms. Sanchez Luna, staff, 
confirmed. Mr. Nasser-Taylor stated that he would prefer the buildings that are 
adjacent to 59th Avenue and north of the primary entrance. Chair Abegg agreed.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Motion:  
 
Patrick Nasser-Taylor motioned to recommend approval of Z-23-23-7 per the staff 
recommendation (Addendum A) with the modifications to Stipulation Nos. 2, 23, 27, 28 
regarding general conformance to the elevations and street improvements and the 
following additional stipulation:  
 
• Any buildings north of the primary entrance as shown on the conceptual 
site plan submitted by the applicant shall be limited to two stories or 30 
feet.  
 
Jennifer Rouse seconded the motion.  
 
Vote:  
7-0, Motion passed with Committee Members Barraza, Nasser-Taylor, Ortega, Rouse, 
Raffin-Rubio, Hurd, and Abegg in favor.  
 
Recommended Stipulations:  
 
Multifamily Development 
 
 
1.  
Residential development shall comply with the maximum density requirement 
of the R-3A PRD development standards. 
 
 
2.  
The multifamily development shall be in general conformance with the 
elevations date stamped April 21, 2023, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. WITH SPECIFIC REGARD TO THE FOLLOWING:  
 
• PITCHED OR HIPPED ROOFS  
 
• TREE PLANTING AND OPEN SPACE EXCEEDING CITY 
STANDARDS  
 
• ALL ELEVATIONS CONTAIN AT LEAST THREE OF THE 
FOLLOWING ARCHITECTURAL EMBELLISHMENTS AND 
DETAILING: TEXTURAL CHANGES, PILASTERS, OFFSETS, 
RECESSES, VARIATION IN WINDOW SIZE AND LOCATION, 
AND ROOF OVERHANGS  
 
• ELEVATIONS CONTAIN MATERIAL AND TEXTURAL 
DIFFERENCES, SUCH AS STUCCO AND/OR SPLIT FACE 
BLOCK WITH A DECORATIVE ELEMENT, SUCH AS TILE, 
TILE INSETS OR STAMPED DESIGNS  
 
• ELEVATIONS INCORPORATE A MINIMUM OF THREE OF 
THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: NATIVE STONE, BURNT 
ADOBE, TEXTURED BRICK, WOOD (WHEN SHADED BY 
OVERHANDS OR DEEP RECESSES), SLUMP BLOCK, TILE 
(MATTE FINISH) STUCCO AND EXPOSED AGGREGATE 
CONCRETE 
 
• WELL CONNECTED ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE PEDESTRIAN

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
NETWORK/ACCESS 
 
• PERIMETER-FACING BUILDING FACADES WITHIN 
PERIMETER DESIGN CORRIDOR (AREA OF SITE WITHIN 100 
FEET OF 59TH AVENUE FRONTAGE) LIMITED TO 75% 
STUCCO COVERAGE  
 
• PRIMARY BUILDING COLORS LIMIT REFLECTIVITY  
 
• BUILDING TRIM AND ACCENT AREAS FEATURE 
DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND COLORS  
 
• BUILDING MASSING REDUCED THROUGH VARIATION IN 
ROOFLINE AND FORM, INCLUSION OF PROTECTED AND 
RECESSED ENTRANCES, USE OF FOCAL POINTS AND 
VERTICAL ACCENTS, USE OF PRONOUNCED WALL PLANE 
OFFSETS AND PROJECTIONS, AND PROVISION OF 
WINDOWS FACING STREET AND PEDESTRIAN AREA  
 
• BUILDING FACADES GREATER THAN 60 FEET IN LENGTH 
PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF TWO OF THE FOLLOWING AT 
APPROPRIATE INTERVALS: TEXTURE AND MATERIAL 
CHANGES, OFFSETS, REVEALS, ARCHWAYS OR 
PROJECTING RIBS, WALL PLANE PROJECTIONS OR 
RECESSES, VARIATION IN WINDOW SYSTEMS, VERTICAL 
LANDSCAPE FEATURE, AND PUBLIC ART.  
 
 
3.  
ANY BUILDINGS NORTH OF THE PRIMARY ENTRANCE AS SHOWN ON 
THE CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT SHALL 
BE LIMITED TO TWO STORIES OR 30 FEET. 
 
 
3.  
4.  
Prior to final site plan approval, the developer shall include with the building 
plans submitted for Phoenix Building Construction Code compliance review 
certification by a registered Professional Engineer or registered Professional 
Architect in the State of Arizona demonstrating the average indoor noise levels 
of the residential units shall not exceed a decibel day night-level (DNL) of 45 
decibels, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4.  
5.  
A minimum of six amenities shall be provided, which may include but is not 
limited to barbeques, ramadas, and pools, and the amenities shall be 
distributed throughout the site, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
5. 
6.  
The entry drives shall incorporate enhanced landscaping on both sides, 
planted with a variety of at least three plant materials, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6.  
7. 
A minimum of 12% percent of the gross site area shall be retained as common 
area, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7.  
Perimeter fencing or walls within 50 feet of a public street shall be a minimum

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
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8. 
of 50% open view fencing, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
8.  
9. 
Required multifamily landscape setbacks shall be planted with minimum 25% 
2-inch caliper and 75% 3-inch caliper large canopy drought-tolerant trees, 20 
feet on center or in equivalent groupings, with one 5-gallon shrub per tree, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
9. 
10.  
The development shall incorporate bicycle infrastructure as described below 
and as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. 
A minimum of 30 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided on the 
multifamily development through inverted U and/or artistic racks 
dispersed throughout the site or in a secured room and installed per the 
requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. 
 
 
 
 
b.  
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided on the 
multifamily development. The station shall include but not limited to: 
standard repair tools affixed to the station; a tire gauge and pump; and 
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 
standard electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities. 
 
 
Commercial Development  
 
 
10. 
11.   
Commercial development shall be limited to a maximum building height of 35 
feet. 
 
 
11.  
12.  
The building size and layout of the commercial development portion shall be in 
general conformance with the site plan date stamped June 22, 2023, as 
modified or approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
12. 
13.   
Conceptual commercial building elevations shall be reviewed and approved by 
the Planning Hearing Officer (PHO) through the public hearing process for 
stipulation modification prior to preliminary site plan approval.  This PHO 
review is a legislative review for the conceptual building elevations only. 
Specific development standards and requirements may be determined by the 
Planning Hearing Officer and the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
13.  
14.  
The sidewalks along Elliot Road shall be detached with a minimum landscaped 
strip located between the back of curb and sidewalk and planted to the 
following standards, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
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a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant 
shade 
trees to provide a minimum 75% shade. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought-tolerant shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers to 
achieve a minimum of 75% live 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. 
 
 
14. 
15.   
A minimum of six bicycle parking spaces shall be provided on the commercial 
development through Inverted U and/or artistic racks located near the building 
entrances and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix 
Zoning Ordinance, and as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department.  
 
 
Overall Development 
 
 
15.  
16. 
A perimeter wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided along the Loop 
202 freeway. 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 design, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
16.  
17. 
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 contrast parking and drive aisle surfaces, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
17. 
18.  
At least one pedestrian pathway shall be provided to connect the proposed 
multifamily development to the proposed commercial development, as 
generally depicted on the site plan dated June 20, 2023, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
18. 
19.  
A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs, shall be a milkweed or other native 
nectar species, and shall be planted in groups of three or more, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
19.  
20. 
All uncovered surface parking lot area shall be landscaped with minimum 2-
inch caliper size large canopy drought tolerant shade trees. Landscaping shall 
be dispersed throughout the parking area and achieve 25% shade at maturity, 
as approved by Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 20.  
21. 
A minimum 6-foot-wide detached sidewalk and a minimum 10-foot-wide 
landscape strip between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be provided along 
the west side of 59th Avenue, planted to the following standards, as approved

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
by the Planning and Development Department 
 
 
 
 
a. 
Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant 
shade 
trees to provide a minimum 75% shade. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought-tolerant shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers to 
achieve a minimum of 75% live 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. 
 
 
21. 
22. 
A minimum of 10% of the required parking spaces shall include EV Capable 
infrastructure. 
 
 
22. 
23.  
Right-of-way shall be dedicated and two bus stop pads shall be constructed, 
one westbound on Elliot Road and the other on southbound 59th Avenue. The 
bus stop pad shall be constructed according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail 
P1260 with a minimum depth of 10 feet. The bus stop pad on Elliot Road shall 
be spaced from 59th Avenue according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail 
P1258, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
23. 
24. 
A minimum 70-foot flared intersection tapering to a minimum 55-foot right-
of-way for the west half of 59th Avenue shall be dedicated, adjacent to the 
development. The improvements shall be consistent with the arterial CM cross 
section including the 59th Avenue median and a minimum 6 feet wide 
detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 10 feet wide landscape strip 
located between the back of curb and sidewalk.  
 
 
24. 
25. 
A 20-foot right-of-way radius at the northwest corner of 59th Avenue and Elliot 
Road shall be dedicated. 
 
 
25. 
26. 
The developer shall deposit 25% of the cost of the future traffic signal in an 
escrow account to the Street Transportation Department, prior to final site plan 
approval. 
 
 
26. 
27. 
Roadway improvements along Elliot Road shall comply with the Tierra 
Montana Master Street Plan, or as approved by the Street Transportation 
Department. 
 
 
27. 
28. 
Prior to the final site plan approval of the subject site, median openings in the 
59th Avenue right-of-way shall align with full access drives located on the east 
side of 59th Avenue that have received approval, AS APPROVED BY THE 
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
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28. 
29. 
Existing SRP facilities along Elliot Road are to be relocated outside of City 
right-of-way. Contact SRP to identify existing land rights and establish 
appropriate process to relocate facility. Relocations that require additional 
dedications or land transfer require completion prior to obtaining plat and/or 
civil plan review approval, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND 
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
29. 
30. 
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. 
 
 
30. 
31. 
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. 
 
 
31. 
32. 
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. 
 
Staff comments regarding VPC Recommendation:  
 
Staff recommends clarifying the language for Stipulation No. 2 regarding general   
conformance and Stipulation No. 3 regarding building height along 59th Avenue.  
The Streets Transportation Department has indicated that they are not supportive of 
the proposed changes to Stipulation Nos. 23, 27, and 28.