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Staff Report Z-62-22-8
February 3, 2023
Camelback East Village Planning
Committee Meeting Date:
February 7, 2023
Planning Commission Hearing Date:
March 2, 2023
Request From:
R1-6 (Single-Family Residence District)
(0.86 acres)
Request To:
R-3 (Multifamily Residence District)
(0.86 acres)
Proposed Use:
Multifamily residential
Location:
Approximately 200 feet east of the northeast
corner of 42nd Street and Edgemont Avenue
Owner:
4211 Thomas, LLC
Applicant:
Sean J. Doyle
Representative:
Mark Tomecak
Staff Recommendation:
Approval, subject to stipulations
General Plan Conformity
General Plan Land Use
Map Designation
Mixed Use, Village Core
Street Map
Classification
Edgemont
Avenue
Local Street
25-foot north half street
CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES CORE VALUE; OPPORTUNITY SITES; LAND
USE PRINCIPLE: Support reasonable levels of increased intensity, respectful of
local conditions and surrounding neighborhoods.
The proposal will allow for multifamily residences that are compatible in scale with the
surrounding neighborhood. As stipulated, a landscape area along the east property line
will provide a buffer to the adjacent residences which is respectful of local conditions.
ATTACHMENT B

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CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS CORE
VALUE; CERTAINTY & CHARACTER; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Protect residential
areas from concentrations of incompatible land uses that could change their
character or destabilize land values.

The request will allow for multifamily residences, which is compatible with the
surrounding townhomes and zoning district to the west of the site, in addition to the
single-family residences to the east and south.

BUILD THE SUSTAINABLE DESERT CITY CORE VALUE; TREES AND SHADE;
DESIGN PRINCIPLE: Integrate trees and shade into the design of new
development and redevelopment projects throughout Phoenix.

As stipulated, the landscape planting standard along the eastern perimeter of the site
and the detached sidewalk will provide thermal comfort and shade for residents and
provide a buffer to the surrounding land uses.

Applicable Plans, Overlays, and Initiatives
44th Street Corridor Specific Plan – See Background Item No. 5.

Housing Phoenix Plan – See Background Item No. 6.

Tree and Shade Master Plan – See Background Item No. 7.

Complete Streets Guiding Principles – See Background Item No. 8.

Zero Waste PHX – See Background Item No. 9.

Surrounding Land Uses/Zoning

Land Use
Zoning
On Site
Single-family residence
R1-6
North
Automobile parts retail
C-2
South (across
Edgemont
Avenue)
Single-family residences
R1-6
East
Single-family residences
PAD-10
West
Condominiums
R-3

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R-3 – Multifamily Residence District
(Planned Residential Development Option)
Standards
Requirements
Provisions on the
Proposed Site Plan
Gross Acreage
-
0.86 acres
Maximum Number of Units
13; 15 with bonus
8 (Met)
Maximum Dwelling Unit
Density
(units/gross acre)
15.23; 17.40 with bonus
9.30 (Met)

Maximum Lot Coverage
45%
28% (Met)
Maximum Building Height
2 stories, 30 feet for first
150 feet; 1 foot in 5 feet
increase to 48 feet high, 4-
story maximum

2 stories, 30 feet (Met, per
Stipulation No. 3)
Minimum Building Setbacks

Adjacent to a public street:
20 feet
Front (Edgemont Avenue):
20 feet (Met)

Adjacent to property line: 15
feet
North: 15 feet (Met)
East: 15 feet (Met)
West: 15 feet (Met)
Minimum Landscape
Setbacks
Adjacent to a public street:
20 feet
Front (Edgemont Avenue):
20 feet (Met)

Interior property lines: 5 feet North: 5 feet (Met)
East: 5 feet (Met)
West: 5 feet (Met)
Minimum Open Space
5%
7% (Met)
Minimum Parking
Requirements

8 two-bedroom units
16 spaces

12 reserved spaces
4 unreserved spaces

1.5 spaces per 1 and 2-
bedroom unit and
additional unreserved
parking at a rate of 0.5
spaces per 1 and 2-
bedroom unit
21 spaces (Met)

16 reserved (two-car
garage)
5 unreserved

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*Variance or site plan modification required
Background/Issues/Analysis

SUBJECT SITE
1.
This request is to rezone 0.86-acres
located approximately 200 feet east of
the northeast corner of 42nd Street and
Edgemont Avenue from R1-6 (Single-
Family Residence District) to R-3
(Multifamily Residence District) to allow
multifamily residential.
2.
The subject site is designated as Mixed
Use on the General Plan Land Use Map
and is within a Village Core. The request
for multifamily residential is consistent
with the Mixed Use designation. The
designation to the north and east is also
Mixed Use. The designation to the south
and west is Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling
unit per acre.
EXISTING CONDITIONS & SURROUNDING ZONING
3.
The subject site currently contains a single-family residence. To the north of the
subject site is an automobile parts retail store, zoned C-2 (Intermediate
Commercial). To the west are condominiums zoned R-3. To the east are single-
family residences zoned PAD-10 (Planned Area Development) and to the south are
single-family residences zoned R1-6.
PROPOSAL
Zoning Sketch Map, Source: City of Phoenix Planning
and Development Department
General Plan Land Use Map, Source: City of Phoenix
Planning and Development Department

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4.
The conceptual site plan, attached as an exhibit, depicts eight two-bedroom units
with private yards, with an open space area located towards the rear of the site.
Access is proposed from one driveway on Edgemont Avenue. Units will contain
two-car garages. Additional surface parking spaces are located towards the rear of
the site. To improve pedestrian safety and increase shade coverage along the
sidewalk, a detached sidewalk will also be provided along Edgemont Avenue with
minimum 3-inch caliper trees planted within the landscape strip between back of
curb and sidewalk, per Stipulation No. 6. Staff recommends general conformance to
the site plan to ensure the site develops as proposed. This is addressed in
Stipulation No. 1.
The proposed building elevations, attached as an exhibit, depict two-story facades
that are 28 feet in height. Staff recommends Stipulation No. 2 to ensure that
building elevations contain a variety of exterior materials and Stipulation No. 3 to
limit the maximum height to 30 feet to ensure compatibility with the surrounding
built environment.
To screen the units from the adjacent single-family residences to the east, staff
recommends Stipulation No. 4 which requires minimum 2-inch caliper trees planted
along the east property line.
In coordination with the surrounding residents and to address concerns regarding
traffic and parking congestion, the applicant has agreed to apply for the On-Street
Parking Zone program in order to install no parking signs along Edgemont Avenue
from 42nd Street to 43rd Street. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 5.
PLANS, OVERLAYS, AND INITIATIVES

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5.
44th Street Corridor Specific Plan
Completed in 1991, the 44th Street
Corridor Specific Plan established a
framework to provide compatibility of new
development along 44th Street from
McDonald Drive to Sky Harbor
International Airport. The Land Use Plan
(Figure 5.2) shows a MU1 (Mixed Use I)
designation for the subject site. The MU1
designation calls for single-family
residential, multifamily residential (15+
dwelling units per acre), public/quasi-
public and hotel uses. The requested
zoning designation is consistent with the
MU1 designation.

6.
Housing Phoenix Plan
In June 2020, the Phoenix City Council approved the Housing Phoenix Plan. This
Plan contains policy initiatives for the development and preservation of housing with
a vision of creating a stronger and more vibrant Phoenix through increased housing
options for residents at all income levels and family sizes. Phoenix’s rapid
population growth and housing underproduction has led to a need for over 163,000
new housing units. Current shortages of housing supply relative to demand are a
primary reason why housing costs are increasing. The proposed development
supports the Plan’s goal of preserving or creating 50,000 housing units by 2030 by
allowing for the development of housing units on the subject site.
7.
Tree and Shade Master Plan
The Tree and Shade Master Plan has a goal of treating the urban forest as
infrastructure to ensure that trees are an integral part of the city’s planning and
development process. By investing in trees and the urban forest, the city can
reduce its carbon footprint, decrease energy costs, reduce storm water runoff,
increase biodiversity, address the urban heat island effect, clean the air, and
increase property values. In addition, trees can help to create walkable streets and
vibrant pedestrian places. Staff recommends the planting of large evergreen shade
trees within the landscape setback along the east property line and large shade
trees within the landscape area between the back of curb and sidewalk. These are
addressed in Stipulation No. 4 and 6.
44th Street Corridor Specific Plan, Source: City of
Phoenix Planning and Development Department

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8.
Complete Streets Guiding Principles
In 2014, the City of Phoenix City Council adopted the Complete Streets Guiding
Principles. The principles are intended to promote improvements that provide an
accessible, safe, connected transportation system to include all modes, such as
bicycles, pedestrians, transit, and vehicles. Staff recommends Stipulation No. 6,
which requires a five-foot-wide detached sidewalk be constructed along the north
side of Edgemont Avenue.
9.
Zero Waste PHX
The City of Phoenix is committed to its waste diversion efforts and has set a goal to
become a zero-waste city, as part of the city’s overall 2050 Environmental
Sustainability Goals. One of the ways Phoenix can achieve this is to improve and
Section 716 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance expand its recycling and other waste
diversion programs. Section 716 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance establishes
standards to encourage the provision of recycling containers for multifamily,
commercial and mixed-use developments meeting certain criteria. The applicant’s
materials indicated that each unit will have recycling receptacles.
COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY
10.
At the time this staff report was written, one letter of support has been received. In
addition, nine letters of opposition have been received. Concerns listed include
privacy, safety, density, traffic and congestion on Edgemont Avenue.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMENTS
11.
Water Services Department
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department has noted the property has
existing water and sewer mains that are serving or can serve this development.
12.
Fire Department
The City of Phoenix Fire Department has noted that the site and/or buildings shall
comply with the Phoenix Fire Code. Further, the Department commented that the
site will require a water supply for fire flow and the quantity and design of fire
hydrants is required to comply with the Phoenix Fire Code.
13.
Street Transportation Department
The Street Transportation has requested that street improvements be constructed
with all required elements and to ADA requirements. This is addressed in
Stipulation No. 7.
OTHER
14.
The site has not been identified as being archaeologically sensitive. However, in the
event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, all ground
disturbing activities must cease within 33-feet of the discovery and the City of
Phoenix Archaeology Office must be notified immediately and allowed time to
properly assess the materials. This is addressed in Stipulation 8.

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Findings

1.
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map
designation of Mixed Use.
2.
The proposal will allow for additional housing options within the Camelback East
Village Core.
3.
As stipulated, the proposal will provide increased shade along the perimeters of the
site and help reduce the urban heat island effect.

Stipulations

1.
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan date
stamped February 3, 2023, as modified by the following stipulations and
approved by the Planning and Development Department.

2.
All elevations shall include a minimum of two exterior accent materials, as
approved the Planning and Development Department. Examples include, but
are not limited to, materials such as brick, stone, colored textured concrete or
stucco.

3.
The maximum building height shall be 30 feet.

4.
The landscape setback along the east property line shall be planted with
minimum 2-inch caliper large evergreen trees planted 20 feet on center or in
equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning and Development
Department.

5.
Prior to preliminary site plan approval, the developer shall all apply for the On-
Street Parking Zones program in order to install no parking signs along
Edgemont Avenue between 42nd Street and 43rd Street.
15.
Staff has not received a completed form for the Waiver of Claims for Diminution in
Value of Property under Proposition 207 (A.R.S. 12-1131 et seq.), as required by
the rezoning application process. Therefore, a stipulation has been added to require
the form be completed and submitted prior to preliminary site plan approval. This is
addressed in Stipulation No. 9.
16.
Development and use of the site is subject to all applicable codes and ordinances.
Zoning approval does not negate other ordinance requirements. Other formal
actions such as, but not limited to, zoning adjustments and abandonments, may be
required.

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6.
The developer shall construct a minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk and
minimum 5-foot-wide landscape strip located between the back of curb and
sidewalk along the north side of Edgemont Avenue, as approved by the
Planning and Development Department. The landscape strip shall be planted
as follows:

a. Minimum 3-inch caliper large canopy, single-trunk, shade trees placed a
minimum of 25 feet on center or in equivalent groupings to provide a
minimum of 75% shade on adjacent sidewalks.

b. Drought tolerant shrubs and vegetative groundcovers with a maximum
mature height of 24 inches to provide a minimum of 75% live coverage at
maturity.

7.
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.

8.
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.

9.
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.

Writer
Sarah Stockham
February 3, 2023

Team Leader
Racelle Escolar

Exhibits
Sketch map
Aerial map
Site plan date stamped February 3, 2023
Elevations date stamped September 14, 2022

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Correspondence (11 pages)

Z-57-16
Z-24-17
Z-317-84
Z-147-02*
*
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R1-6
R-3
C-2
PAD-10
R1-6
M-R
C-2
PAD-15
P-1
C-1
PUD
P-2
P-2
R1-6
C-1
42ND ST
WINDSOR AVE
EDGEMONT AVE
THOMAS RD
7TH ST
24TH ST
40TH ST
32ND ST
16TH ST
BETHANY HOME RD
NORTHERN AVE
GLENDALE AVE
CAMELBACK RD
INDIAN SCHOOL RD
THOMAS RD
MC DOWELL RD
VAN BUREN ST
WASHINGTON ST
48TH ST
56TH ST
64TH ST
SR 51
CAMELBACK EAST VILLAGE
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8
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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-62-22
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
0.86 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
* Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
R1-6
R-3
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
4
12
* UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
5
15
Bill Lally / Greg Loper
DATE:
10/20/2022
REVISION DATES:
AERIAL PHOTO &
QUARTER SEC. NO.
QS 14-37
ZONING MAP
G-10
REQUESTED CHANGE:
FROM: R1-6 ( 0.86 a.c.)
TO:
R-3 ( 0.86 a.c.)
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From:
Alexandra Goe
To:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Thoughts re: zoning case Z-62-22
Date:
Monday, October 10, 2022 9:54:17 PM
Hi Sarah,
I am a resident in Edgemont Estates and have reviewed the proposal for rezoning the empty lot
in our area.
Please let me know if I should share this message with anyone else and/or write to the City of
Phoenix Planning and Development Department. I want to make sure that my concerns are
added to the case file.
While I appreciate wanting to add additional housing to the area, I do not support rezoning this
lot to R-3.
As a resident of this area, I would love to see this commercially zoned space used to support
small local businesses. Adding local businesses to the community helps strengthen the local
economy and add vibrancy, as well as pride, to the neighborhood. Adding 10 townhomes here
will not benefit the community or add value to the neighborhood.
If the lot is not used for commercial use, I believe it should remain zoned for R1-6. This will
help maintain privacy and safety for the existing neighbors.
Thank you for your time and assistance,
Alexandra

From:
Claude degracia
To:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
zoning Z-62-22
Date:
Monday, October 10, 2022 5:46:02 PM
TO SARAH STOCKHAM
CAMELBACK EAST VILLAGE PLANER
RE: REZONING CASE NUMBER Z-62-22
REQUEST TO CHANGE FROM C-2 AND R1-6 TO R-3
PHONE 602-261-8701
ATT. SARAH
AS PER CONVERSATION 7 OCT 2022 REGUARDING Z-62-22.
THE R1-6 ZONEING WAS ASSIGNED FOR A PUROPSE. A TEN
UNIT COMPLEX
IS TO MANY FOR THAT LOT. TEN UNITS EQUALS 20 AUTOS. AT
TIMES THERE MAY BE AUTOS PARKED ON EDGEMONT AVE., JUST
SOUTH OF THESE 10 UNITS.
THIS WILL CAUSE A LOT COJESTION AND DIFFICULTY FOR
RESIDENTS SOUTH OF THIS PROPRETY TO BACK OUT OF THEIR
DRIVEWAYS.
THE PROPOSED UNITS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL
TAKE AWAY PRIVACY FOR EDGEMONT RESIDENTS AJECENT TO
SAID PROPERTY.
I OBJECT TO THE ZONING CHANGE IN CASE NUMBER Z-62-22

Thank you
Claude A. deGracia carjdeg2@yahoo.com 602-956-7528
Ronna J. deGracia

From:
Laurie C
To:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Property 4221 E Thomas
Date:
Monday, October 10, 2022 11:50:39 AM
Hi Sarah,
My name is Laurie Cummings and I am a resident at 2826 N 43rd Street. I am writing you in regards to the property
development on Edgemont. I cannot attend the Zoom meeting so I am writing you in this matter. I am against this
build for several reasons. We were told that this would be single family homes which isn’t a problem. The problem I
have is that building two-story multi units brings more traffic, people, privacy issues, and view of our beautiful
scenic mountains. We are surrounded by tall buildings all around and this is not acceptable in a neighborhood of
homes. This two-story housing unit will invade privacy to our own residential area by over looking into our
backyards. On a daily basis we have multiple cars driving down our roads ( privately owned) therefore a multi-unit
would bring more vehicle congestion, parking problems and pedestrian traffic. Our area is private property and will
bring more traffic to our green areas for people walking dogs, etc.. Building a multi-property will bring renters,
lower property values and more crime to our neighborhood. Please take every measure to vote against this build and
bring back neighborhoods for our children to play in and enjoy our beautiful area and state. Your help is greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Laurie Cummings
2826 N 43rd Street 85008
Phoenix, Az
Sent from my iPad

From:
DIANN IVERSON
To:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Rezoning request Z-62-22
Date:
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 3:29:11 PM
TO: Sarah Stockham, Camelback East Village Planner
RE: Rezoning Case Number Z-62-22
Request to change from C-2 and R1-6 to R-3
Sarah, This memo relates to a conversation you had with Claude DeGracia on October 7, 2022
regarding Z-62-22.
The R-1-6 zoning was assigned for a purpose. A ten-unit complex is too many for that lot. Ten
units allows for 20 automobiles and that does not include visitor parking.
Ten units will cause a lot of congestion and difficulty for residents south of this property to
back out of their driveways. The addition of town units at 42nd Street and Edgemont Avenue
have caused unnecessary traffic coming into Edgemont Estates and use of our common areas
for dog walkers.
In addition, the proposed two-level units on the east side of this property will take away
privacy for Edgemont Estates residents adjacent to said property.
As a homeowner in Edgemont Estates, I object to the zoning change in case number Z-62-22.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
DiAnn Iverson
2815 N 42nd Way
Phoenix, AZ 85008
dsiverson29@gmail.com

From:
Ellen Hemauer
To:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Application Z-62-22 (4221 E. Thomas Road)
Date:
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 9:50:39 AM
Importance:
High
Good morning Sarah,
I would like to lend my voice in complete and utter opposition of the application to rezoning
the property at 4221 East Thomas from C-2 and R1-6 to R-3. That is way too many homes on
that lot and if you multiply 10 units with 2 vehicles (minimum) at least, there will be way too
many cars that will clog the one-way street on Edgemont. The residents east of this location
will be impeded in exiting Edgemont and the residents to the north of this lot will loose their
privacy. I know this will negatively impact the single story residences already there and have
been for years.
I strongly oppose and object to the Zoning Request for Application #Z-62-22.
Ellen Hemauer and James Archibald
2828 North 42nd Way, 85008
602-256-3189
ellen.hemauer@phoenix.gov

From:
Ellen Welch
To:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Case #Z-62-22
Date:
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 8:39:59 AM
To:Sarah Stockham
Camelback East Village Planner
Re: rezoning case #Z-62-22
Attn: Sarah
Regarding the R1-6 zoning assigned for a proposed 10-unit complex: as a homeowner in Edgemont Estates, I feel
that 10 units is far too many for that small lot. The number of cars would cause considerable congestion in this small
area. In addition, the proposed units would greatly affect the privacy for Edgemont residents adjacent.
I object to the zoning change in case #Z-62-22. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Ellen Welch
Ellena.welch@gmail.com
Sent from my iPhone

From:
Bill Sperry
To:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Zoning request change
Date:
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 4:49:24 PM
Sarah this is to tell you that I object to the request to change the zoning on this project over on Edgemont it will lead
to too much car congestion and the lot cannot accommodate that many houses on that small lot it will destroy our
neighborhood which is very park like too many houses too many cars too much traffic congestion and we would
lose our privacy in our neighborhood so I object to the changing of the zoning to our three that’s not gonna work
thank you Bill spirit PS if you wanna call me of course we’ve talked 602-955-5626 at my address is 4239 E.
Edgemont Ave. in Phoenix 85008 thank you
Sent from my iPhone

From:
Joann Forte
To:
gl@tblaw.com; Sarah Stockham; Edgemont Estates; Sharon Schmieder; Elizabeth Sugges
Subject:
rezoning request case number Z-62-22L
Date:
Monday, October 17, 2022 2:56:45 PM
As President of Edgemont Estates Homeowners Association I speak for all seventeen (17)
homeowners of our association.
We are very opposed to the rezoning of the properties specified in this application.
Our serious concerns are the proposed number of units (10), the type of unit (town-homes) the
height of the units (2 story at 30"), the inadequate number of parking spaces for ten 2-bedroom
townhomes (only 15), only proposed five (5) parking spaces for guests, and the too-narrow
set-back on the east side of the property which is behind four of our homes.
We are very concerned of the additional noise factor, the increase in traffic to Edgemont Ave.
which is a cul-de-sac and potentially a large increase in vehicles driving past our homes and
using the cul-de-sac to turn around.The proposed parking is not enough and there will be a
substantial increase in street parking in front of our homes.
Edgemont Estates HOA is NOT supporting this rezoning request.
Respectfully submitted,
Joann Forte Smithbaker
President, Edgemont Estates HOA

From:
Jim Borst
To:
gl@tblaw.com
Cc:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
Zoning Case Z-62-22
Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 2:39:39 PM
Hi Greg,
I’m unable to attend tonight’s property owner meeting regarding the zoning change for 126-02-
046B, but I wanted to provide my support for this change. As a resident of more than 20 years
at 4133 E. Edgemont Avenue, I very much support the development plans for that property. The
similar development that occurred on the parcel just to the west of this (Edgemont 12) was a
positive change to the neighborhood and I had also supported that.
Thank you,
Jim Borst
602-628-3040

From:
Crystal DeVelis
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Subject:
Z-62-22-8, 42nd St and Edgemont
Date:
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:54:34 PM
Please note my objection to this zoning change. The density increase in this neighborhood on
the east side of 42nd St. has already degraded the neighborhood. To add contiguous areas of
such density will materially affect the existing residents in a negative way. Property values
will decrease, the city will ultimately lose tax revenue. The existing zoning plan is quite
sufficient. There are no extenuating circumstances. This area and the proposed PAD areas
around it are not in the best interest of the neighborhood or the City.
-- Crystal DeVelis
4351 E. Whitton Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85018