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Staff Report: Z-SP-2-23-2 
May 26, 2023 
North Gateway Village Planning 
Committee Meeting Date: 
June 8, 2023 
Planning Commission Hearing Date: 
August 3, 2023 
Request From: 
C-2 M-R NBCOD (Intermediate Commercial,
Mid-Rise District, North Black Canyon Overlay
District) (1.86 acres)
Request To: 
C-2 SP NBCOD (Intermediate Commercial,
Special Permit, North Black Canyon Overlay
District) (1.86 acres)
Proposal: 
Self-service storage warehouse, and all other 
underlying uses 
Location: 
Approximately 375 feet south of the southwest 
corner of North Valley Parkway and Sonoran 
Desert Drive 
Owner: 
LDR-Sonoran Parkway, LLC 
Applicant/Representative: 
Beus Gilbert McGroder, LLC 
Staff Recommendation: 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
General Plan Conformity 
General Plan Land Use Designation 
Mixed-Use (Commercial / Residential 5 to 
10 dwelling units per acre) and Village 
Core 
Street Map Classification 
North Valley 
Parkway 
Major Arterial 
70-foot west half street
CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES & NEIGHBORHOODS CORE VALUE; 
CERTAINTY & CHARACTER;  LAND USE PRINCIPLE: New development and 
expansion or redevelopment of existing development in or near residential areas 
should be compatible with existing uses and consistent with adopted plans. 
The proposal includes a building height similar to adjacent single-family residences and 
as stipulated, will include larger building and landscape setbacks to enhance 
compatibility. As stipulated, building colors and the landscape palette will be consistent 
with adopted plans. 
ATTACHMENT B

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CONNECT PEOPLE & PLACES CORE VALUE; BICYCLES; DESIGN PRINCIPLE: 
Development should include convenient bicycle parking. 
As stipulated, the proposal will provide secured bicycle parking near the rental office. 
This bicycle parking will provide employees and guests with an alternative mode of 
transportation to the site.  
 
BUILD THE SUSTAINABLE DESERT CITY; TREES AND SHADE; DESIGN 
PRINCIPLE: Integrate trees and shade into the design of new development and 
redevelopment projects throughout Phoenix.  
 
The proposal, as stipulated, will provide a detached sidewalk along North Valley 
Parkway separated by a landscape strip planted with shade trees. Additionally, all 
walkways, including sidewalks, will be shaded to a minimum of 75 percent.  
 
 
Applicable Plan, Overlays, and Initiatives 
North Gateway Village Core Plan – See Background Item No. 8. 
 
North Black Canyon Corridor Plan – See Background Item No. 9. 
 
North Black Canyon Overlay District – See Background Item No. 10. 
 
Tree and Shade Master Plan – See Background Item No. 11. 
 
Complete Streets Guiding Principles – See Background Item No. 12. 
 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan – See Background Item No. 13. 
 
Zero Waste PHX – See Background Item No. 14. 
 
Transportation Electrification Action Plan – See Background Item No. 15. 
 
 
Surrounding Land Uses/Zoning 
 
Land Use 
Zoning 
On Site 
Vacant 
C-2 M-R NBCOD 
North 
Vacant 
C-2 M-R NBCOD 
East (across North 
Valley Parkway) 
Vacant (proposed multifamily 
residential) 
C-2 HGT/WVR 
DNS/WVR NBCOD 
South 
Single-family residential 
R-3A NBCOD 
West 
Single-family residential 
R-3A NBCOD

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*Variance or site plan modification required 
C-2 SP NBCOD – Intermediate Commercial (Core Area), Special Permit, North 
Black Canyon Overlay District Development Standards 
 
Standards 
 
Requirements 
Proposed 
Gross Acreage 
- 
1.86 acres 
Maximum Lot 
Coverage 
50% 
41% (Met) 
Maximum Building 
Height 
4 stories and 56 feet 
3 stories and 
32 feet 8 
inches (Met) 
Minimum Building Setbacks 
Adjacent to Street 
(East – North 
Valley Parkway) 
25 feet 
107 feet 
(Met) 
Not Adjacent to 
Street, Adjacent to 
R-3A zoning 
30 feet 
South: 30 
feet (Met) 
West: 30 
feet (Met) 
Not Adjacent to 
Street, Adjacent to 
C-2 zoning 
0 feet 
North: 10 
feet (Met) 
Minimum Landscape Setbacks 
Streetscape 
(East – North 
Valley Parkway) 
Where any parking space is established between 
the front property line and the principal building or 
structure, landscaping is required as follows: 
a) A total landscaped area not less than 8 
feet times the lot frontage, measured in 
square feet, between property line abutting 
public right-of-way and the principal 
building or structure; and 
b) Of this total area, a landscaped strip not 
less than 5 feet in depth, located between 
front property line and parking area 
30 feet (Met) 
Property Lines Not 
Adjacent to a 
Street 
10 feet 
South: 30 
feet (Met) 
West: 30 
feet (Met) 
Property Lines 
Adjacent to C-2 
0 feet 
North: 10 
feet (Met) 
Minimum Parking 
21 spaces required 
1 space per 35 storage units 
26 spaces 
(Met)

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Background/Issues/Analysis 
SUBJECT SITE 
1. 
This request is to rezone 1.86 acres located approximately 375 feet south of the 
southwest corner of North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive from C-2 
M-R NBCOD (Intermediate Commercial, Mid-Rise District, North Black Canyon 
Overlay District) to C-2 SP NBCOD (Intermediate Commercial, Special Permit, 
North Black Canyon Overlay District) for a self-service storage warehouse, and 
all other underlying uses permitted in the C-2 zoning district. 
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION 
2. 
The General Plan Land Use Map designation for the subject site is Mixed-Use 
(Commercial / Residential 5 to 10 dwelling units per acre). The proposal is 
consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation.  
The proposal is compatible with General Plan Land Use Map designations 
surrounding the site. To the north, south and west of the subject site are also 
designated as Mixed-Use (Commercial / Residential 5 to 10 dwelling units per 
acre). To the east, across North Valley Parkway, is designated as Commercial. 
 
General Plan Land Use Map 
Source: Planning and Development Department 
SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING 
3. 
The subject site is vacant and is currently zoned C-2 M-R NBCOD (Intermediate 
Commercial, Mid-Rise District, North Black Canyon Overlay District). The request 
for C-2 SP NBCOD (Intermediate Commercial, Special Permit, North Black

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Canyon Overlay District) will permit the proposed self-service storage warehouse 
and will remove the existing Mid-Rise District zoning.  
To the north of the subject site is vacant land, zoned C-2 M-R NBCOD. To the 
east, across North Valley Parkway, is vacant land proposed for a multifamily 
residential development, zoned C-2 HGT/WVR DNS/WVR NBCOD (Intermediate 
Commercial, Height Waiver, Density Waiver, North Black Canyon Overlay 
District). To the south and to the west is single-family residential, zoned R-3A 
NBCOD (Multifamily Residence District, North Black Canyon Overlay District).  
 
Zoning Sketch Map 
Source: Planning and Development Department 
PROPOSAL 
4. 
Site Plan 
The site plan, attached as an exhibit, proposes a new 109,768 square-foot self-
service storage warehouse, inclusive of all floor areas.  The building is proposed 
to be setback at least 30 feet from the south and west perimeter, adjacent to 
single-family residential. The existing driveway along the south and west 
perimeter of the site is proposed to be removed and replaced with landscaping. A 
surface parking area is proposed in front of the building along the east perimeter 
of the site with a total of 26 parking spaces, including 2 accessible spaces, and a 
3-foot-tall screen wall to screen the parking area. The surface parking area is 
proposed to be landscaped to a minimum of 10 percent of the surface parking 
area. A shared driveway is proposed along the northeast perimeter to connect to

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future commercial development to the north. Vehicular access is proposed along 
North Valley Parkway with the driveway along the southeast perimeter of the 
property. Loading bays are proposed in front of the building facing North Valley 
Parkway. A refuse bin is located in front of the building, next to the loading bays. 
A pedestrian walkway is proposed to connect from the public sidewalk on the 
south, connecting into the site along the south and east sides of the building, and 
connecting north to future commercial development.  
The proposed site plan meets or exceeds the minimum development standards 
required by the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, so staff recommends general 
conformance to the site plan date stamped May 18, 2023. This is addressed in 
Stipulation No. 1. 
For enhanced pedestrian safety and visibility, staff recommends that where 
pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway be constructed of 
alternative materials or other pavement treatments that visually contrasts parking 
and drive aisle surfaces. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 5. Additionally, staff 
recommends that a pedestrian connection be provided to the north to allow for a 
continuous pedestrian walkway to connect to future commercial development to 
the north. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 6. Lastly, staff recommends that a 
minimum 6-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 10-foot-wide 
landscape strip between the back of curb and sidewalk be constructed along the 
west side of North Valley Parkway. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 15. 
5. 
Landscape Plan 
The landscape plan, attached as an exhibit, proposes enhanced landscaping 
with larger caliper tree sizes along the south and west perimeter, landscaping 
within the surface parking landscape areas, and within the streetscape. Staff 
recommends the following stipulations to ensure the landscape planting 
standards on the landscape plan are provided:  
• That a minimum 30-foot-wide landscape setback be provided along the 
west and south perimeter and planted with minimum 3-inch and minimum 
4-inch caliper shade trees as depicted on the landscape plan date 
stamped May 18, 2023; 
• That a minimum 30-foot-wide landscape setback be provided along the 
east perimeter and planted with minimum 3-inch caliper shade trees 
planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings; 
• That a minimum 10-foot-wide landscape setback be provided along the 
north perimeter;  
• That the landscape setbacks be planted with drought-tolerant shrubs, 
accents and vegetative groundcovers to achieve a minimum of 75 percent 
live coverage at maturity.

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These are addressed in Stipulation Nos. 11 through 14. 
6. 
Elevations 
The building elevations, attached as an exhibit, propose a 3-story building with a 
basement, with a total height of 32 feet and 8 inches above grade. The 
elevations propose a variation of desert-tone colors and materials, masonry, 
windows, articulation, canopies, and breaking of massing. Given the enhanced 
elevations proposed, staff recommends general conformance to the elevations 
date stamped May 18, 2023, with specific regard to the design criteria mentioned 
above. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 2. 
The subject site is located in the North Gateway Village Core, which allows a 
height up to four stories and 56 feet in the C-2 zoning district. To ensure 
compatibility with the single-family residential homes to the south and west, staff 
recommends the maximum building height be limited to three stories and 33 feet, 
as proposed on the elevations. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 3. 
7. 
Special Permit 
Self-service storage facilities are allowed in the C-2 district with a Special Permit 
(Section 647.A.2.i), subject to the following conditions:  
a) All outdoor storage shall be within a closed building. Outdoor storage 
areas shall not exceed 10 percent of the gross site area. 
b) No auctions, sales, services and repair activity shall be conducted on the 
site. 
c) There shall be no storage or use of hazardous or dangerous materials on 
the premises. 
d) The site shall have direct access to an arterial street. 
e) Landscape areas adjacent to residential zones must be a minimum of ten 
feet. 
The proposal meets the above conditions by proposing solely indoor storage on 
the site, and it does not propose to store any hazardous or dangerous materials 
on the premises. Access is provided via North Valley Parkway, which is a major 
arterial street. Additionally, the south and west portion of the site adjacent to 
residential zoning will contain a 30-foot landscape setback.  
PLANS, OVERLAYS, AND INITATIVES 
8. 
North Gateway Village Core Plan 
The subject site is within the North Gateway Village Core. The Phoenix City 
Council adopted the North Gateway Village Core Plan in 2008 to provide 
guidance in creating a high density, urban environment with Skunk Creek Wash 
and Bronco Butte as major natural amenities.

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This request aligns with the plan’s principles of providing a mixture of uses, 
including commercial, in the Village Core. The North Gateway Village Core Plan 
envisioned the site as Mixed-Use, Commercial/Residential, which encourages a 
variety of community activities to co-exist in close proximity and to accommodate 
a variety of commercial, office, retail and residential uses. The rezoning request 
proposes a commercial use in close proximity to future and existing residential 
areas. 
All parcels within the North Gateway Village Core were originally rezoned to 
include a Mid-Rise District overlay to promote high-intensity development that 
furthers the vision of the Village Core. The maximum height allowed with the Mid-
Rise District overlay is 190 feet. The North Gateway Village Core Plan 
recommends restricting height further to a maximum height of 10 stories 
(approximately 120 feet). There are elements in the North Gateway PCD (Z-34-
01) that require master infrastructure plans and master street circulation plans, 
with the assumption that the parcels would operate together as a functional unit. 
The applicant is proposing to remove the Mid-Rise overlay on this property and 
will be restricting building height to a maximum of three stories and 33 feet to be 
compatible with the adjacent single-family residences. The reduced height is 
consistent with the North Gateway Village Core Plan and would reduce 
infrastructure demands from this property compared to a taller development. 
9. 
North Black Canyon Corridor Plan 
The subject site is within the North Black Canyon Corridor Plan. The Phoenix 
City Council adopted the Corridor Plan in 1999 to guide growth and development 
within the planned area. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the following 
goals from the plan: 
• Goal 2: Achieve a balance between employment and housing. 
The proposal will add to employment opportunities in the area that will 
provide a balance between employment and housing.  
 
• Goal 3: Concentrate growth within a defined corridor. 
The site is located within the North Gateway Village Core, which is 
envisioned as a high-density, mixed use urban environment and is located 
within the Infrastructure Limit Line. The proposal will add new commercial 
to the area concentrated within the Village Core. 
10. 
North Black Canyon Overlay District 
The subject site is within the North Black Canyon Overlay District (NBCOD). The 
City Council adopted the NBCOD in 2001 in order to implement the designs and 
concepts of the North Black Canyon Corridor Plan. The NBCOD ensures 
development is compatible with the desert environment by providing 
comprehensive design guidelines. To enforce the NBCOD guidelines regarding 
developing buildings with a desert color palette, staff recommends that the color 
and material palette for the building comply with the NBCOD, with specific regard

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to colors being muted and blend with, rather than contrast strongly, with the 
surrounding desert environment. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 4. 
11. 
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 is recommending robust tree planting and 
shade standards, including that all pedestrian walkways, including sidewalks, be 
shaded to a minimum of 75 percent, that minimum 3-inch caliper and minimum 4-
inch caliper shade trees be planted within the landscape setbacks, and that a 
detached sidewalk be provided and separated by a landscape strip planted with 
minimum 3-inch caliper shade trees 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
These are addressed in Stipulation Nos. 7, 11, 12 and 15. 
12. 
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. To promote safety and connectivity 
for pedestrians, staff recommends that a minimum 6-foot-wide detached sidewalk 
separated by a minimum 8-foot-wide landscape strip be provided along North 
Valley Parkway. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 15. 
13. 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan 
The City of Phoenix adopted the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan in 2014 to 
guide the development of its Bikeway System and supportive infrastructure. The 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan supports options for both short- and long-
term bicycle parking as a means of promoting bicyclist traffic to a variety of 
destinations. As stipulated, the project will provide a minimum of four bicycle 
parking spaces, installed per the requirements in the City’s Walkable Urban (WU) 
Code, located near the rental office. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 9.  
14. 
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 
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 submittal materials indicate that the 
proposal will consider the incorporation of recycling in conjunction with refuse.

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15. 
Transportation Electrification Action Plan 
In June 2022, the Phoenix City Council approved the Transportation 
Electrification Action Plan. The current market desire for the electrification of 
transportation is both a national and global phenomenon, fueled by a desire for 
better air quality, a reduction in carbon emissions, and a reduction in vehicle 
operating and maintenance costs. Businesses, governments and the public are 
signaling strong future demand for electric vehicles (EVs), and many automobile 
manufacturers have declared plans for a transition to fully electric offerings within 
the coming decade. This Plan contains policy initiatives to prepare the City for a 
future filled with more EVs, charging infrastructure and e-mobility equity, and 
outlines a roadmap for a five-step plan to prepare for the EV infrastructure needs 
of 280,000 EVs in Phoenix by 2030. One goal of the Plan to accelerate public 
adoption of electric vehicles through workplace, business, and multifamily 
charging infrastructure recommends a standard stipulation for rezoning cases to 
provide EV charging infrastructure. Staff recommends a minimum of 15 percent 
of the required parking spaces and a minimum of 50 percent of the required 
accessible parking spaces include EV Installed infrastructure. Additionally, staff 
recommends a minimum of two of the required bicycle parking spaces include 
standard electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities. This is 
addressed in Stipulation Nos. 8 and 10. 
COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY 
16. 
At the time this staff report was written, staff received three letters of support and 
26 letters of opposition. Concerns shared were compatibility with adjacent 
residential, traffic, safety, noise, height, property values, mountain and dark sky 
views, crime, and concentration of existing self-service storage warehouses.   
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMENTS 
17. 
Fire Prevention 
The Fire Prevention Division commented that they do not anticipate problems 
with the referenced case, noted that gates require permits through the Planning 
and Development Department, commented that the site will be required to test 
for an emergency responder radio system and if passed the approved test report 
needs to be submitted to Fire Prevention and if failed the system will need to be 
installed, that the site and buildings shall comply with the current Phoenix Fire 
Code (PFC), and that the water supply (gpm and psi) for the reference case is 
unknown, and that the water supply is required to meet fire flow as defined by 
Appendix B of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) with Phoenix Amendments. 
18. 
Water Services Department 
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department has noted the property has 
existing water and sewer mains that can potentially serve the proposed 
development, however, water capacity is a dynamic condition that can change 
over time due to a variety of factors.

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Findings 
 
1. 
The proposal is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation of 
Mixed-Use (Commercial / Residential 5 to 10 dwelling units per acre). 
2. 
As stipulated, the proposal is compatible with the adjacent land uses and zoning 
to the west and south. 
3. 
As stipulated, the proposal supports efforts from various plans, such as the North 
Black Canyon Overlay District, the Tree and Shade Master Plan, the Complete 
Streets Guiding Principles, the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan, and the 
Transportation Electrification Action Plan. 
19. 
Street Transportation Department 
The Street Transportation Department requested that the developer provide a 
recorded cross-access agreement between the subject site and the parcel to the 
north, that improvements adjacent to the development be consistent with the 
“Arterial A” cross section to include a minimum 10-foot-wide landscape strip 
located between the curb and sidewalk and minimum 6-foot-wide detached 
sidewalk, and that all required street improvements shall be provided with all 
required elements and meet ADA standards. These are addressed in Stipulation 
Nos. 15 through 17.  
OTHER 
20. 
The rezoning case that established the existing C-2 M-R NBCOD zoning had a 
stipulation requiring the developer to record documents that disclose to 
purchasers of the property within the development the proximity to building 
heights up to 190 feet adjacent to the site due to the height allowances of the 
Mid-Rise District. Since there will be Mid-Rise District zoning remaining to the 
north of the subject site, staff recommends this stipulation be carried over, with 
the modification that the proximity to building heights up to 190 feet will be to the 
north of the subject site. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 18. 
21. 
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 No. 19. 
22. 
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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Stipulations 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan date 
stamped May 18, 2023, as modified by the following stipulations and as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
2. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the building elevations 
date stamped May 18, 2023, with specific regard to the variety and type of 
materials, variety of colors, articulation, canopies, windows and massing, as 
modified by the following stipulations and as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
3. 
The maximum building height shall be three stories and 33 feet above grade. 
 
 
4. 
The color and material palette for buildings shall comply with the North Black 
Canyon Overlay District, with specific regard to colors being muted and blend 
with, rather than contrast strongly, with the surrounding desert environment, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5. 
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. 
 
 
6. 
The walkway adjacent to the building shall provide a connection point for a 
continuous walkway that connects to the future commercial pad to the north, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
All walkways, including sidewalks, shall be shaded by a structure, landscaping at 
maturity, or a combination of the two to provide a minimum of 75% shade, 
measured at summer solstice at noon, at maturity, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department.  
 
 
8. 
A minimum of 15% of the required parking spaces and a minimum of 50% of the 
required ADA parking spaces shall include Electric Vehicle (EV) Installed 
infrastructure, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
9. 
A minimum of four bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U 
and/or artistic racks located near the rental office 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.

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10. 
A minimum of two of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include standard 
electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
11. 
A minimum 30-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided along the west 
and south perimeter of the site and planted with minimum 3-inch caliper and 
minimum 4-inch caliper large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees, as depicted 
on the landscape plan date stamped May 18, 2023, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
12. 
A minimum 30-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided along the east 
perimeter of the site and planted with minimum 3-inch caliper large canopy 
drought-tolerant shade trees placed 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
13. 
A minimum 10-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided along the north 
perimeter of the site. 
 
 
14. 
Landscape setbacks shall be planted with drought-tolerant shrubs, accents and 
vegetative groundcovers to provide a minimum of 75% live coverage at maturity, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
15. 
A minimum 6-foot-wide detached sidewalk and a minimum 10-foot-wide 
landscape strip between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be constructed 
along the west side of North Valley Parkway, planted to the following standards 
and maintained with a watering system, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
  
 
a. Minimum 3-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 coverage at maturity.  
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
16. 
A recorded cross-access agreement between the subject site and the parcel to 
the north shall be provided prior to preliminary site plan approval, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. The agreement shall be 
reviewed and approved by the Planning and Development Department prior to 
recordation with Maricopa County.

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17. 
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.  
 
 
18. 
Prior to preliminary site plan approval, the developer shall record documents that 
disclose to purchasers of the property within the development the proximity to 
building heights up to 190 feet to the north of the subject site. The form and 
content of such documents shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to 
recordation. 
 
 
19. 
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. 
 
Writer 
Adrian Zambrano 
May 26, 2023 
 
Team Leader 
Racelle Escolar 
 
Exhibits  
Zoning Sketch Map 
Aerial Sketch Map 
Preliminary Site Plan date stamped May 18, 2023 (4 pages) 
Landscape Plan date stamped May 18, 2023 (2 pages) 
Elevations date stamped May 18, 2023 
Correspondence (38 pages)

Z-28-21
Z-34-01
Z-2-13
Z-12-11
Z-6-12
Z-6-12
Z-43-99
Z-33-22
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R-3A
C-2 HGT/WVR
PCD
R-3A
R-3
PCD
C-2 M-R
C-2 HGT/WVR
DNS/WVR
NBCOD
C-2/C-P/M-R
PCD*
Z-34-01
26TH GLN
25TH DR
BRISA DR
24TH DR
DESERT MARIGOLD DR
24TH AVE
GLORIA LN
25TH LN
WILDCAT DR
26TH DR
NORTH VALLEY PKWY
BALAO DR
SONORAN DESERT DR
27TH AVE
North Black Canyon
Corridor Plan and
Overlay District
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AM
ID PEAK PKWY
51ST AVE
19TH AVE
CAREFREE HWY
DOVE VALLEY RD
DYNAMITE RD
I-17
NORTH GATEWAY VILLAGE
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-SP-2-23
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
1.86 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
*   Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
C-2 M-R NBCOD
C-2 SP NBCOD
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
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Planning & Development
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MAY 18 2023

'LUCRETA HAMILTON' DESERT WILLOW
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BLUE PALO VERDE
PARKINSONIA FLORIDUM
  MULGA
ACACIA ANEURA
4" CALIP. 
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LANDSCAPE LEGEND
5 GALLON (21)
PINK FAIRY DUST
CALLIANDRA ERIOPHYLLA
5 GALLON (98)
BRITTLEBUSH
ENCELIA FARINOSA
5 GALLON (60)
JOJOBA
SIMMONDSIA CHIENSIS
5 GALLON (29)
CHUPAROSA
JUSTICIA CALIFORNICA
5 GALLON (36)
CREOSOTE
LARREA TRIDENTATA
5 GALLON (41)
DESERT SPOON
DASYLIRION WHEELERI
5 GALLON (21)
DESERT MILKWEED
ASCLEPIAS SUBULATA
5 GALLON (41)
STAGHORN CHOLLA
OPUNTIA VERSICOLOR
1 GALLON (73)
TURPENTINE BUSH
ERICAMERIA LARICIFOLIA
1 GALLON (59)
BURSAGE
AMROSIA DELETOIDEA
2" DEPTH IN ALL LANDSCAPE AREAS
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3" CALIPER
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- NO PLANT SUBSTITUTIONS, TYPE,SIZE OR QUANTITY DEVIATIONS FROM THE 
FROM THE CITY OF PHOENIX LANDSCAPE SECTION AT (602) 262-7811
APPROVED LANDSCAPE OR IRRIGATION PLANS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL
DATE OF PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TOTAL ACRES (OR PORTIONS) LANDSCAPED AREAS 
MAINTENANCE BY:  (  ) CITY     (  ) OWNER
ESTIMATED RIGHT-OF-WAY COST $
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT          CITY OF PHOENIX
ESTIMATED S.F. OF LANDSCAPE IN RIGHT-OF-WAY
DATE
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF TURF
24" IN HEIGHT, TREES WILL BE MAINTAINED WITH A 7' MINIMUM
TRIANGLES IF EXISTING  WILL BE MAINTAINED AT A MAXIMUM
- PLANT MATERIAL WITHIN THE CITY OF PHOENIX SIGHT DISTANCE
TOP-DRESS OF MATCHING DECOMPOSED GRANITE (MIN. 1/2" MINUS).
- ALL NEW AND DISTURBED LANDSCAPE AREAS WILL RECEIVE A 2"
- NO SLOPES ARE GREATER THAN 4:1
CLEAR CANOPY.
- THE ENTIRE SITE WILL BE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MISC. LANDSCAPE NOTES
PHOENIX STANDARDS.
- THERE IS NO OVERHEAD POWER LINES ON SITE
- NO SALVAGED PLANT MATERIAL
CANOPY OF 6'-8".
- TREES ADJACENT TO PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS SHOULD HAVE A MIN.
- USE PVC LATERALS WITH A MAXIMUM A 5' OF POLY TUBING OFF OF PVC. NO POLY LATERALS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
- PLANT QUANTITIES AND CALIPER SIZES PROVIDED ON THE APPROVED PLAN AND IN THE LEGEND ARE
REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED IN THE FIELD.
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CITY OF PHOENIX GENERAL LANDSCAPE NOTES:
THE CITY OF PHOENIX GENERAL NOTES ARE THE ONLY NOTES APPROVED ON THIS PLAN.  ADDITIONAL GENERAL NOTES
GENERATED BY THE SEALANT AND PLACED ON THE PLANS ARE NOT APPROVED AS PART OF THIS PLAN AND ARE NOTED AS
SUCH ON THE PLANS.
THE DESIGN ON THESE PLANS IS ONLY APPROVED BY THE CITY IN SCOPE AND NOT IN DETAIL.
CONSTRUCTION QUANTITIES ON THESE PLANS ARE NOT VERIFIED BY  THE CITY.  APPROVAL OF THESE PLANS ARE FOR
PERMIT PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT PREVENT THE CITY FROM REQUIRING CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN THE PLANS
CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL CONFORM TO THE LATEST APPLICABLE MARICOPA ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS (MAG) UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS AND THE LATEST CITY OF
ALL RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CITY-REQUIRED (PERIMETER, RETENTION, AND PARKING) PLANT MATERIAL SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES LOW WATER USE PLANT LIST.
FINAL BUILDING PERMIT CANNOT BE OBTAINED UNTIL BONDING AR APPROVED ASSURANCES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE
LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
NO PLANT SUBSTITUTIONS, TYPE, SIZE, OR QUANTITY, OR DEVIATIONS FROM THE APPROVED LANDSCAPE OR IRRIGATION PLANS
ARE ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CITY OF PHOENIX LANDSCAPE SECTION AT 602-262-7811.
ALL PLANT MATERIAL AND SPECIFICATIONS SHALL CONFORM TO THE ARIZONA NURSERYMAN ASSOCIATION STANDARDS.
CONTACT THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT HORTICULTURIST AT 602-262-6284 PRIOR TO THE RE-LOCATION OR
REMOVAL OF EXISTING PLANT MATERIAL IN THE A.D.O.T. R.O.W. THAT IS ON THE CITY'S SIDE OF THE SOUND WALL. OBTAIN
WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE RE-LOCATION OR REMOVAL OF ANY PLANT
MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT.
ALL EXISTING TREES AND SHRUBS IN RIGHT-OF-WAY DESIGNATED TO REMAIN BUT ARE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED WILL BE
REPLACED IN LIKE SIZE AND KIND BY THE CONTRACTOR.
THE PROPOSED IRRIGATION SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE ANY MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO TIE INTO THE EXISTING CITY OF PHOENIX
IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE PROPOSED SYSTEM.  ALL THOUGH IRRIGATION SYSTEMS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
SHALL BE MAINTAINED.  THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CAPPING AND/OR ABONDONING EXISTING IRRIGATION TO
PLAN.
PLANT MATERIALS AND PROVIDING NEW IRRIGATION TO THE EXISTING PLANT MATERIAL IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY PER THE APPROVED
WALLS ARE NOT APPROVED AS PART OF THE LANDSCAPE PLAN BUT ARE SHOWN FOR
REFERENCE ONLY.
PLANT QUANTITIES AND CALIPER SIZES PER THE ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SITE PROVIDED IN THE LEGEND ON
THE APPROVED PLANS ARE REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED IN THE FIELD.  ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THE PLAN WILL REQUIRE A REVISION
TO THE APPROVED PLAN.
NOTE: MINIMUM CALIPER SIZE IS A ZONING REQUIREMENT.  IF THE MINIMUM CALIPER CANNOT BE MET AT BOX SIZE THAT IS
WHERE SUCH ERRORS ARE SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF ANY LAW, ORDINANCE, HEALTH, SAFETY, OR
OTHER DESIGN ISSUES.
PHOENIX SUPPLEMENT TO THE MAG UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS.
CONTACT THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FORESTRY SUPERVISOR AT 602-262-6862 TO VERIFY OWNERSHIP OF ANY
PLANT MATERIAL IN THE PUBLIC R.O.W. PRIOR TO ANY PLANT RE-LOCATIONS OR REMOVALS.  OBTAIN WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE RE-LOCATION  OR REMOVAL OF ANY CITY PLANT MATERIAL OR
EQUIPMENT.
PVC PIPE LATERALS ARE REQUIRED A MAXIMUM OF FIVE FEET (5') OF POLY TUBING OFF OF THE PVC PIPE LATERAL IS
ALLOWED.  NO POLY TUBING LATERALS ARE ALLOWED.
SPECIFIED, THEN THE BOX SIZE MUST BE INCREASED TO MEET CALIPER REQUIREMENTS.
PLAN APPROVAL IS VALID FOR 180 DAYS.  PRIOR TO PLAN APPROVAL EXPIRATION ALL ASSOCIATED PERMITS SHALL BE
PURCHASED OR THE PLANS SHALL BE RESUBMITTED FOR EXTENSION OF PLAN APPROVAL.  THE EXPIRATION, EXTENSION, AND
REINSTATEMENT OF LANDSCAPE PLANS AND PERMITS SHALL FOLLOW THE SAME GUIDELINES AS THOSE INDICATED IN THE
PHOENIX BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS SECTION 105.3 FOR BUILDING PERMITS.
TREES ADJACENT TO PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM CANOPY CLEARANCE OF SIX FEET EIGHT INCHES
(6' 8") PER SECTION 507 TAB A.II.A.3.1.10 OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX ZONING ORDINANCE. 
THESE NOTES ARE NOT REVIEWED OR APPROVED BY THE CITY OF PHOENIX.
P.(602)265-0320
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
10450 N. 74th Street , Suite 120
SITE PLANNING
URBAN DESIGN
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
T.J. McQUEEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
EMAIL: timmcqueen@tjmla.net
CONSENT FROM TJMLA.
T.J. McQUEEN & ASSOC., INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
OBTAINING THE  EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION &
THEY TO  BE ASSIGNED TO ANY THIRD PARTY  WITHOUT
COPIED IN ANY FORM OR MANNER WHATSOEVER, NOR ARE
THESE PLANS ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED,  CHANGED  OR
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BLUE PALO VERDE
PARKINSONIA FLORIDUM
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ACACIA ANEURA
4" CALIP. 
NATIVE MESQUITE
LANDSCAPE LEGEND
PROSOPIS VELUTINA
4" CALIPER
3" CALIPER
3" CALIPER
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SHADE REQUIRED:
PUBLIC SIDEWALK:
SHADE PROVIDED:
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SHADE REQUIRED:
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1" = 20'-0"
RKAA# 19173.50
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ARCHITECTS, INC.  ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED.
THIS DRAWING IS AN
I N S T R U M E N T O F
SERVICE. IT IS THE
PROPERTY OF RKAA
ARCHITECTS, INC. AND
M A Y N O T B E
DUPLICATED, USED OR
DISCLOSED WITHOUT
WRITTEN PERMISSION
OF THE ARCHITECT.
©
P.(602)265-0320
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
10450 N. 74th Street , Suite 120
SITE PLANNING
URBAN DESIGN
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
T.J. McQUEEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
EMAIL: timmcqueen@tjmla.net
CONSENT FROM TJMLA.
T.J. McQUEEN & ASSOC., INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
OBTAINING THE  EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION &
THEY TO  BE ASSIGNED TO ANY THIRD PARTY  WITHOUT
COPIED IN ANY FORM OR MANNER WHATSOEVER, NOR ARE
THESE PLANS ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED,  CHANGED  OR
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CITY OF PHOENIX
Planning & Development
Department
MAY 18 2023

From:
Kelyn Younger Kebschull
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
storage facility project - SWC of North Valley Pkwy & Sonoran Desert Dr - Z-SP-2-23
Date:
Friday, March 17, 2023 1:26:50 PM
To Whom It May Concern:
We live in Sonoran Commons and would like to express our disinterest and vehement lack of
support regarding the proposed storage facility project on the NW corner of North Valley
Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive. In addition to being an eyesore, the increased amount of
traffic to the area and the comings and goings of unknown individuals at all times of the
day/night is a safety concern for our community, not to mention the construction noise and
process which will be required to build such a structure, especially one that will require
blasting to create an underground level. 
We strongly oppose this project and would like our opinion known and counted among those
who make such decisions. 
Please contact me with any questions.
Thank you, 
Kelyn Kebschull 
Sonoran Commons
602-292-7850
smelyn539@hotmail.com

From:
Krista
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Case: Z-SP-2-23
Date:
Saturday, March 18, 2023 7:18:14 AM
To whom it may concern,
We have lived in Sonoran commons since our home was built back in 2016. This is a family
friendly area, that has now become surrounded by apartments and no usable amenities for us.
Receiving yet another letter for a storage unit is an absolute disgrace and will bring down our
area in more ways than I can imagine. 
My home is situated on Desert Marigold drive, facing north. We would see this junk daily just
walking outside our front door. We are fully against the proposed 3 stories with a basement.
Not only will we see this hideous eye sore, but I don’t know one person in this community
who even needs a storage unit. Go place this mess over by the RENTED apartments, not near
the homes that are owned by residents. 
It seems very greedy and careless to even consider putting something so tall and large behind
homes. As a developer there is no way you’d get me to believe you’d be okay with this in your
backyard. And to propose it to be underground brings even more concerns. 
I’m writing to ask this request be declined. We are just sick at the thought that this is even an
idea. We want to see our area be improved, not brought down by a massive shortage facility
which takes away from the beauty of the area. 
Additionally, there are countless storage facilities off happy valley and 19th ave, etc. There is
no way we need this in the heart of north valley parkway road. Go put it somewhere industrial
and not within view of an established community. 
Krista Conkling 
(623)326-6458

From:
Ali Urbatsch
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Storage Facility North Phx
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 3:20:39 PM
To whom it may concern,
We have lived in Sonoran commons since our home was built back in 2017. This is a family friendly area, that has
now become surrounded by apartments and no usable amenities for us. Receiving yet another letter for a storage unit
is an absolute disappointment and will bring down our area in more ways than I can imagine. We would much rather
see the land used for restaurants or retail.
We are fully against the proposed 3 stories with a basement. Not only will we see this eye sore, but I don’t know one
person in this community who needs a storage unit. Not to mention there are already countless other storage
facilities in the area. Another one is not needed. 
I’m writing to ask this request be DECLINED. We want to see our area be improved, not brought down by a
massive shortage facility which takes away from the beauty of the area and landscape.
Respectfully,
Ali Urbatsch
612-251-9223

From:
Anat Schure
To:
mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com; Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Storage facility proposal
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 2:25:33 PM
Hello, 
I live in the Sonoran Commons community off of N. Valley Pkwy and Sonoran Desert Drive. 
I’m opposed to the storage facility being built behind our neighborhood. The facility will back
up to young family homes. The design of the facility does not help property values as it
doesn’t flow with the rest of the community. 
Please do not go through with the plans for a storage faculty at this corner. 
Thanks,
Anat Schure

From:
Bob Lozier
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Input re: 2-SP-2-23
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:22:09 PM
Good afternoon. I am a resident of this area and oppose the approval of a special permit for self storage at this
location. The City has a responsibility to plan for and approve commercial amenities (restaurants, professional
services, retail, offices) in locations like this one among the see of residences. Storage is a pseudo-industrial use that
belongs in heavy commercial areas or light industrial. Furthermore, no use approved for that location should be
approved at a building height above two stories/30’.
Respectfully yours,
Bob Lozier
602-527-2747
Sent from my iPhone

From:
Christina Montoya
To:
zoning.mailbox@phoenix.gov; info@dmaphx.com; mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com; Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
GROSS NEGLIGENCE of Z-SP-2-23
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:04:20 PM
Good Evening,
I am sorry to send this email right before the Neighborhood Meeting for Special Permit. This
is a meeting myself. And many others would have loved to have attended. The Gross
Negligence that has occurred regarding Special Permit Z-SP-2-23 for a Self Storage is not
acceptable. Not only did I just find out about this meeting, I am finding out about it from
someone not involved who shared the documents. Less than 8 homes received the notification,
everyone should have received it. We have all successfully expressed before we did not want
this type of facility here and this time you didn't give us the opportunity to do so. That is not
legal, it is not right. I don't have time to even write the negative effects this will have our
community as I am late for a meeting as I type this.
Semper Fi,
Christina Lee-Montoya 
Homeowners in Sonoran Commons

From:
Cindy Goldney
To:
Adrian G Zambrano; mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com
Subject:
Storage facility at Sonoran Dr. & North Valley Pkwy
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:59:22 PM
To Whom It May Concern:
I just became aware of the plans for this storage facility at Sonoran Drive and North Valley Parkway this afternoon.
I am a longtime resident in this area. Slowly but surely, we’re watching the beauty of this area disappearing and
being taken away from us. Most of us moved up to this end of town to get away from congestion and buildings. My
house looks in the direction of that facility. It will block my view of looking at the mountains to the northwest.
Please consider the long-term residents who have lived here and bought homes here for the beauty and the openness
of the area. This area has always had a rural feel to it. Please don’t allow that to change.
Please vote against the storage facility being built.
Thank you for your time and for considering my request.
~ Cynthia Goldney
Resident of Fireside at Norterra
602-505-1392
Sent from my iPad

From:
kelli simplyindemand.com
To:
mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com; Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Storage Facility proposed on NW corner across from Sonoran Desert Drive
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:50:33 PM
As a devoted member of Sonoran Commons Community. I know the majority of neighbors and
we are extremely opposed to adding a large storage facility across from our community! There
is already all the increased traffic with the additional apartments being built and the chip
factory changing everything about the future of the 303. 
As a member of our HOA board, I would have liked to be at the meeting 3/21/23, however I
am extremely under the weather and did not want to expose others.
I am a definite NO to the permit changes for such a change in our neighborhood.
~ Dr Kelli Meier
720-987-7732

From:
Gladys Oxios
To:
Adrian G Zambrano; mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com
Subject:
Proposed Special Permit for Self-Storage South of SWC of North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive, Z-SP-
2-23
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 4:21:31 PM
To whom it may concern,
We have lived in Sonoran commons community since our home was built in 2017.  
As homeowners and residents  of this community, we are writing to ask this request be
declined and are fully against the proposed 3 stories storage facility with a basement. 
This type of facility will not benefit our community at all by having a self storage that will
allow “self storage” traffic/movement 24/7 opening doors for potential criminal activity and
suspicious activity at very late hours. 
The safety of our family and household will be compromised. 
In addition, this type of facility will bring down the value of our homes and take away from
the beauty of the area.   
Lastly, there is absolutely no need to add another storage unit in our neighborhood as there are
many storage facilities already within happy valley and 19th Ave. 
Please know that our community will get together and oppose to this proposition. 
Sincerely 
Gladys Oxios /Jason Oxios 
(602)587-9257

From:
Jerry Johnson
To:
mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com; Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Proposed Storage Unit Sonoran Commons
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:48:26 PM
To whom it may concern,
We have lived in Sonoran Commons since our home was built back in 2016. This is a family friendly area, that has
now become surrounded by apartments and no usable amenities for us. Receiving yet another letter for a storage unit
is an absolute disappointment and will bring down our area in more ways than I can imagine.
It seems very greedy and careless to even consider putting something so tall and large behind homes. As a developer
there is no way you’d get me to believe you’d be okay with this in your backyard. And to propose it to be
underground brings even more concerns.
I’m writing to ask this request be declined. We want to see our area be improved, not brought down by a massive
shortage facility which takes away from the beauty of the area.
Additionally, there are countless storage facilities off happy valley and 19th ave, etc. There is no way we need this
in the heart of north valley parkway. Go put it somewhere industrial and not within view of an established
community.
Sent from my iPhone

From:
Keith Flynn
To:
Adrian G Zambrano; mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com
Subject:
Strong Objection to the Proposed Story Self-Storage Facility - South of SWC of North Valley Pkwy & Sonoran
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 4:23:04 PM
Dear Marcela & Adrian,
I am writing to express my strong objection to the proposed construction of a three-story self-
storage facility in our residential neighborhood. As a concerned resident of this area, this
development would have a significant negative impact on our community.
First and foremost, the construction of such a facility would result in an increase in traffic in
our neighborhood. Large delivery trucks and frequent customer visits would not only create
noise and pollution but also pose a potential danger to pedestrians and cyclists in the area.
Furthermore, a self-storage facility is not a suitable fit for a residential neighborhood like ours.
Such facilities typically operate around the clock and attract a high volume of traffic, which
would significantly disrupt the peaceful and quiet environment of our neighborhood.
Additionally, it may attract unwanted activity, such as loitering, vandalism, and even criminal
activity.
In addition, the construction of this self-storage facility would have a negative impact on the
aesthetic value of our community. The towering structure would be an eyesore and decrease
the value of nearby homes, as it would not blend in with the existing architecture of the
neighborhood.
Lastly, the noise and construction activity during the building process would cause disturbance
to residents, particularly those with young children or elderly who require peace and quiet for
their well-being.
I urge you to reconsider the construction of the proposed self-storage facility with a basement
in our residential neighborhood. It is not in line with the values and priorities of our
community, and it would have a negative impact on our safety, peace, and quality of life. We
do not want this type of business in our area.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Keith Flynn

From:
Kyle Conkling
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Case: Z-SP-2-23
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:57:17 AM
To whom it may concern,
 
My wife and I have lived in Sonoran commons since our home was built
back in 2016. This is a family friendly area, that has now become
surrounded by apartments and no usable amenities for us. Receiving yet
another letter for a storage unit is an absolute disgrace and will bring
down our area in more ways than I can imagine. 
 
Our home is situated on Desert Marigold drive, facing north. We would
see this unsightly building daily just walking outside our front door. We
are fully against the proposed 3 stories with a basemen, which would be
much higher than any house in our neighborhood. Not only will we see
this hideous eye sore, but I don’t know one person in this community who
even needs a storage unit. Go place this mess over by the RENTED
apartments, not near the homes that are owned by residents. 
 
It seems very greedy and careless to even consider putting something so
tall and large behind homes. As a developer there is no way you’d get me
to believe you’d be okay with this in your backyard. And to propose it to
be underground brings even more concerns. 
 
I’m writing to ask this request be declined. We are just sick at the thought
that this is even an idea. We want to see our area be improved, not
brought down by a massive shortage facility which takes away from the
beauty of the area. 
 
Additionally, there are countless storage facilities off happy valley and
19th ave, etc. There is no way we need this in the heart of north valley
parkway road. Go put it somewhere industrial and not within view of an
established community. 
Kyle Conkling
(602)635-8488

From:
Lori McGovern
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Proposed storage facility
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:16:24 PM
M. Zambrano,
I am unable to attend the upcoming meeting regarding the proposed storage facility at Sonoran Desert Drive. I very
much oppose this facility. Our community is in dire need if more useful facilities, such as restaurants and stores.
Developers are looking for fast easy ways to make money and unload real estate. They are not looking out for the
best interest of the community. There are 3 or more large storage facilities within 7 miles of Sonoran Desert Drive
for residents to use. Please do not allow these developers to do what is easy.
Thank you,
Lori McGovern
Sent from my iPhone

From:
Marissa Flynn
To:
Adrian G Zambrano; mmore-yatko@beusgilbert.com
Subject:
Re: Storage on Sonoran Desert Drive
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 3:10:48 PM
Resending because I originally misspelled an email.
>
> On Mar 21, 2023, at 3:08 PM, Marissa Flynn <marissa0717@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I am writing in opposition to the proposed storage facility on Sonoran Desert Drive. They absolutely should not be
a 3 story storage facility backing up to homes in our neighborhood. This is an absolute eyesore and will negatively
affect home values.
>
> Additionally, they plan to put a basement in would require blasting which would undoubtedly affect the
foundations of the homes that it backs up to. It is awful you would even propose this knowing that you could
damage people’s homes.
>
> While store would be needed for some, you should be building it in industrial or commercial areas, not behind
beautiful homes. You are negatively impacting the landscape of our community, home values, and safety of our
neighborhood.
>
> This is a high end area and special permits should be enhancing the value of the area, not diminishing it.
>
> Thank you,
> Marissa Flynn

From:
Megan Klein
To:
mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com; Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Storage Facility near Sonoran Commons
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 2:47:25 PM
Adrian and Marcela-
I wanted to reach out to express my concern of the proposed storage facility on North Valley
Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive, directly affecting the Sonoran Commons neighborhood. I
am a resident in the community. 
I can guarantee you, no residents in our community want the eye-sore of a storage facility
backing up to our homes. The fact that it is three-stories tall is going to completely take away
from the residential feeling of our neighborhood. We would much rather benefit from a one-
story store or restaurant in that space.
There are MORE than enough lots near the area but in a more commercialized space that
would be a better fit for a storage facility. This lot is literally feet away from one end of the
neighborhood. Not to mention- the safety issues and types of people that storage facilities
bring. I myself use a storage facility just down the road and there are homeless people there all
the time. I do not want the type of crowd that a storage facility brings near my neighborhood
where we have a lot of children who live here (myself with an almost 2 year old). No one
should be forced to raise their family in a neighborhood that is so close to an unsafe
commercial storage facility when it was not there when we moved in. 
Please don't allow this. This community does not deserve this. There is plenty of other land
available if they really feel the need to build ANOTHER storage facility. We already have so
many in the area- but if they really feel the need to do this, then they should pick another spot
that is already zoned for larger commercial residents like hotels, sports complexes, etc. There
is plenty of land just down the street. 
There is a reason this space was NOT zoned for a 3-story storage facility to begin with. 
We moved to this neighborhood to be in a safe area and a nice community. This will
completely destroy the overall feel and look of the community- lowering not only our quality
of life, but also the values of our homes. 
Please take this consideration seriously, as if you were in our same situation of getting a
request to build a giant commercial storage facility just feet away from your neighborhood. 
Thank you,
Megan Searles

From:
Melissa Duerr
To:
mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com; Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Proposed Storage Location
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:00:56 PM
To Whom It May Concern,
My family and I are opposed to the proposed storage facility on the NW corner of North 
Valley parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive. We live in the adjoining neighborhood and would 
be greatly affected negatively by this facility.
We already have ample storage facilities in the area. There is no need for another. It does not 
add any value to our neighborhood. 
Our entire neighborhood hopes that it is reconsidered. Thank you for your time.
Best,
Melissa Duerr

From:
Michael Dzezinski
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Special Permit Request Z-SP-2-23
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:24:11 PM
Good Evening,
I urge you to to deny the special permit request for the construction of a self-storage facility in the
area of the Sonoran Preserve.
The proposed construction area is surrounded by pristine desert and quite frankly, there already more
storage facilities within a 5 mile radius of this location than the area can support.  This includes the
influx of new residents in preparation for the semi-conductor manufacturing location.
Once our desert landscape is gone, it can never be recovered.
Thank you,
Michael Dzezinski
27727 N. 18th Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85085

From:
Miranda Baugh
To:
Mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com; Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Storage Facility @ Sonoran Desert Drive
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:30:22 PM
Hello,
I’m writing as a member of the Noterra community (Jomax & North Valley Pkway).
I do not wish to see another storage facility or car wash in 85085.
Sonoran desert drive and NVP is such a scenic intersection and surrounding area. They are building luxury condo’s
nearby - luxury and storage facility do not go together.
Please, please don’t allow another storage facility or car wash in our neighborhood.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Miranda Baugh
313-673-3449

From:
R94
To:
mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com
Cc:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Propose Storage Facility Neat Sonoran Desert Drive & N North Valley Pkwy
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 4:02:26 PM
To whom it may concern,
My Family and I have lived in Sonoran Commons since 2016. We chose this neighborhood
not only because of location but because of its beauty and more importantly it is family
friendly. Over the years some of that initial shine and appeal of our neighborhood has worn off
as we are surrounded by apartments, a gas satation and non usable amenities for many of us. I
became more concerned after receiving yet another letter related to a storage unit being built.
This is an immediate concern and very disappointing  and will bring down our area in more
ways than one.
I live on Desert Marigold drive just a short distance from where the proposed facilty would be
built. And if built, we would see this daily stepping outside our front door not to mention on
our walks, drives etc. My family is 100 percent against the proposed facilty. Besides being a
blemish on our community, to my knowledge none of the residents that live in our community
need a storage unit. My suggestion would be build it near the apartments or another more
commercial area and not near homes especially not near our lovely and beautiful community. 
Furthermore if the roles were reversed and this was proposed in your area, right behind your
homes, I believe you would feel the same way as myself, my family as well as many of my
neighbors feel, that this is not a good decision and will be detrimental to the area.
If my feelings and intentions are not clear from my prior verbiage, On behalf of myself, my
family and the families of this neighborhood, the proposed building of the storage facility
should be declined. The area should be improved, not brought down by actions such as this.
Please choose another area to build. 
In closing please also remember that there are countless storage facilities in this area so the
need for another one especially in the heart of my neighborhood is not necessary. Thank you
for your time and allowing me to voice my displeasure.  
Respectfully,
Peter V. Matlak & Family
Members & Residents of the Sonoran Commons Community.

From:
Sarah Rico
To:
Adrian G Zambrano; mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com
Subject:
Proposed Storage Facility Near Sonoran Commons
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 4:00:28 PM
Hello!  
We just received notification of the proposal to build a 3 story storage facility in the available
space near the Circle K off of Sonoran Desert Dr. and North Valley Parkway.  Unfortunately,
with the late notice, we are unable to attend tonight's meeting, but wanted to send you a quick
email, as this impacts us as residents in the neighborhood.  We're located on 25th Drive.  
This North PHX Gateway community is pretty special, and most of us moved into this area for
many reasons, one of which was getting a little distance between the endless sprawl of strip
malls and concrete.  While we absolutely are excited about the growth happening around us, I
don't feel like another self storage facility is in our community's best interest, nor does it add
any value for its residents.  There is certainly not a dearth of storage facilities in the
surrounding areas!
It brings a considerable amount of transient traffic to the area, with renters accessing the
facility at all times of day and night.  Storage facilities are notorious for attracting crime such
as drug use, vandalism, burglary and assault - this is not something I want to open the door to
for more of in our neighborhoods.  As one of the few ungated communities in the area, we
already deal with a decent amount of petty crime, homelessness and unwarranted transient
traffic in our neighborhood.  It's not safe for our families and not great for home values. 
Building something that attracts more of that behavior is not attractive.  
The other piece that concerns me is that it will be 1 story underground and 3 stories above
ground.  That is a giant building!  For the homes that back up to the lot, 3 stories right in your
backyard is an incredible eyesore, and building an underground level means heavy excavation
during the construction phase.  
Unfortunately it seems that quite a few of our neighbors did not receive this notice (I believe
you're required to send notice by mail to those impacted) and we just received an email this
afternoon (around 2 PM) from our HOA about the meeting.  I'm not sure what type of
feedback you've received to date, but I'd venture to guess that if it's been light, this would be
the reason! 
We urge you to please reconsider this and work to bring something to this space that benefits
the residents in this area and adds value to the community.  
Thank you for your consideration!
Sarah 
Sarah M. Rico, CMP
rico.sarah@gmail.com
C: #936.521.9364

From:
Veronica Dominguez
To:
Adrian G Zambrano; mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com
Cc:
bryan deboda
Subject:
Storage Facility on Sonoran Desert
Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:52:44 PM
To whom it may concern,
We have lived in Sonoran commons since our home was built back in 2016. This is a family friendly area, that has
now become surrounded by apartments and no usable amenities for us. Receiving yet another letter for a storage unit
is an absolute disappointment and will bring down our area in more ways than I can imagine.
My home is situated on Desert Marigold drive, backyard directly facing the open lot in which this proposal of
storage facility is wanting for it to be built. We would see this storage daily while sitting in our backyard.We are
fully against the proposed 3 stories with a basement. Not only will we see this eye sore, but I don’t know one person
in this community who even needs a storage unit. Place this storage unit over by the RENTED apartments, not near
the homes that are owned by residents.
It seems very careless to even consider putting something so tall and large behind family homes. As a developer
there is no way you’d get me to believe you’d be okay with this in your backyard. And to propose it to be
underground brings even more concerns.
I’m writing to ask this request be declined. We want to see our area be improved, not brought down by a massive
storage facility which takes away from the beauty of the area.
Additionally, there are countless storage facilities off happy valley and 19th ave, etc. There is no way we need this
in the heart of north valley parkway. Please put it somewhere industrial and not within view of an established
community in which homeless can just hide within and lights will be shining through to our Master Bedroom.
Thank you,
Veronica Dominguez & Bryan Deboda

From:
Anita Krishna Singh
To:
Adrian G Zambrano; mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com
Subject:
Opposing storage unit in the corner of Sonoran Desert drive and Northvalley
Date:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:17:53 AM
I learned there is a storage facility request to go up on the corner of Sonoran Desert drive and
North Valley parkway (by the circle K backing to those homes). 
I am local here and live in Fireside. am not in favor of this being built in the neighborhood. 
Thank you
Anita

From:
Beth McEldowney
To:
mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com
Cc:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Proposed Storage Facility
Date:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:37:30 PM
We are writing to express our opposition to the proposed storage facility at North Valley Parkway and Sonoran
Desert Drive. This facility would be right next to the Sonoran Commons community and even overlook the
neighborhood. It would be an invitation for increased crime.
We are not opposed to commercial building in this area, but a facility that by its very nature will bring an influx of
people with no ties to the community. If this was going on the northwest corner, while not ideal, would at least not
overlook homes.
Thank you.
Beth McEldowney
Laurie Brehm
2534 W Balao Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85085

From:
Tara Rupsch
To:
mmora-yatko@beusgilbert.com; Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Rezoning Z-SP-2-23
Date:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:02:08 PM
I would like it to be known that my family who resides off North Valley Parkway in the North
Gateway area, oppose the approval of yet another storage facility within the Sonoran Desert
community. The proposed storage facility being 3 stories high will be just another block building
ruining our beautiful dark sky community. Keep the storage facilities in the industrial area.
 
Tara Rupsch
Office Manager
 
Schooner Financial Associates
9917 East Bell Road Ste 110
Scottsdale,  AZ  85260
T: 480-284-6820
F: 480-284-6825 
 
Securities and Advisory services offered through Geneos Wealth Management, Inc.  Member
FINRA/SIPC
 
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To whom it may concern,                                                                   RE: case#. Z-SP-2-23 
 
I am responding to a meeƟng conducted on 3/21/2023 by representaƟves of Gary Davidson for 
a proposed indoor storage facility adjacent to my home in the Sonoran Commons subdivision.  I 
have lived in my home for more than 5 years.  I served on the HOA associaƟon for most of the 
ﬁrst 4 years.  It was then and sƟll is a mater of personal pride that I did my best for the 
community at large.   
 
With that in mind, there are 8 members of the community who are adversely impacted by a 
road running just outside our back yard wall.  This road services traﬃc for the customers of 
Circle K.  It is one of 4 roads or entry points to Circle K.  When we ﬁrst had our home built in the 
subdivision, there was very litle traﬃc on that road.  The addiƟon of hundreds of apartments to 
our area and associated traﬃc of workers for those areas that are conƟnuing to be built, have 
made a huge change to the area and nature of the road use. 
 
When Gary Davidson announced his intenƟon to develop the open ground that is surrounded 
by roads and includes the road behind our homes, I took on the self-appointed role of advocate 
for the Sonoran Commons Community and especially those 8 homeowners who are the only 
adjacent properƟes in our community that are aﬀected by what happens on that property.  I 
have a strong background in the enƟtlement process and planning and zoning law.   
 
To come up with an equitable agreement on his proposal, we had many meeƟngs in our home 
to reach a plan that allowed Gary to proﬁt from his investment and help us with an ongoing and 
ever- growing problem with the road behind our homes.  We reached out to all 8 of the 
homeowners, and they atended some iniƟal meeƟngs where we were introduced to proposed 
elevaƟons, landscape plans, and other details.  As Ɵme went on, the meeƟngs were conducted 
between Gary’s team and a few key adjacent homeowners. 
 
As the years went by the road became more than just a nightmare of noise.  It became unsafe 
for the residences along the road.  My neighbor 25 feet away from me had a reckless driver run 
right through his wall and could have killed his two small children had they been playing in their 
own yard. 
 
We explained the road problems to Gary’s team and aŌer some work on engineering, we all 
agreed on a way to sƟll serve Circle K and protect the 8 homes by rerouƟng the road.  This was 
only one area in which he was willing to allow us to help decide.  We were included in the 
landscape plan, the materials on the outside the building, colors, lighƟng, hours of service, 
parking, locaƟon of outside uƟliƟes, height of building (which was not to be higher than the 
exisƟng 2 story homes in the subdivision) and several more details. 
 
Our agreement with him was if the road was relocated and there were no impacts to the other 
homes in our subdivision, we would support his development.  His team has been great to work 
with and they have honored every detail they have agreed to do.

Since no other owner is impacted by the road, many  of them fail to understand what we are 
forced to deal with on a 24 hour a day basis.  This is not a public road with setback standards.  It 
was built simply for access to Circle K.  It is less than 9 feet from the homes on the north/south 
porƟon of the road which is 30 feet wide along their wall.  The east west road is 12 from our 
homes and is 22 feet wide.  It was never intended to handle the amount of traﬃc that exists 
now, nor was it intended to be a road for heavy trucks and a parking place for them.   
 
Some of the other impacts on us include cars racing on the road, drivers parking for extended 
periods of Ɵme all hours of the day and night with their stereos cranked up and the bass ratling 
the windows in our homes.  The garbage trucks and gravel trucks park on the road and leave 
their motors running for long periods of Ɵme while they eat in the Circle K.  The local 
motorcycle riders and large 4-wheel drive pickups seem to think that the storm water basin 
located on the proposed build site is their own private obstacle course and playground.  Many 
people stop at night and use the area for their own outdoor bathroom.  Others throw their 
garbage over our walls and into our yards.  There is another group that does not want to pay a 
fee at the local recycling center so they unload furniture, used appliances, Ɵres, and bags of 
things that I would be afraid to see what they might contain.   
 
But none of the other members of Sonoran Commons have the unfortunate experience of 
having to put up with these acƟviƟes.  The traﬃc count we did by camera showed us that the 
weekday vehicle count is an average of 369 in daylight hours and climbs to over 500 on 
weekends.  And that is an old study.  With the compleƟon of each development in the area, that 
number is rising.  One cannot sleep through the night without being awakened by loud playing 
stereo with sub woofers and screeching Ɵres.  The road is a major health hazard.  It threatens 
the safety of our children and grandchildren.  It is a public nuisance. 
 
The point that I want to share is that none of the other homeowners are exposed to what the 8 
of us are on 24 hours a day basis.  We are their buﬀer from the road and whatever happens on 
that property.  Our quality of life and health and safety are compromised while they enjoy the 
beneﬁts of our properƟes being a buﬀer for them.  They will not be impacted by whatever 
development is eventually done on that property.  Only those of us who are adjacent property 
owners are now and will be in the future impacted by what goes on with that property.  There 
could be a few homes that might be able to see the roof of the proposed building.  That would 
be the extent of any impact on them.   
 
My posiƟon is that we must be given consideraƟon for our health and safety.  Our posiƟon 
trumps anyone who just does not want the building built.  That is not a valid reason for 
opposing this development.  There are people who do not even live in our community who are 
opposing the construcƟon.  We are enƟtled to enjoy the same quality of life that the other 
members of Sonoran Commons enjoy.  We are enƟtled to have the same level of health and 
safety that the other members of Sonoran Commons enjoy.  I am Ɵred of being their buﬀer 
zone.  This development and use of Gary Davidson’s property would then become the new 
buﬀer zone.  It would aﬀord us of the same level of quality of life that the other members of our 
community already enjoy.  It is inconceivable to me that the people who are protesƟng this

development will have virtually zero negaƟve impact on them, yet they are ﬁne with us 
conƟnuing to experience all the current negaƟve impacts while acƟng as their buﬀer. 
 
This development is unusual by nature.  It is a needed service.  There are no exisƟng storage 
faciliƟes within 4 miles of this site and many of those that do exist have a waiƟng list.  There are 
several thousand more apartment units in the planning stage for this area.  They will need some 
storage faciliƟes nearby.  The development on this property has no actual negaƟve impacts on 
the at large community and it solves quality of life and health and safety issues for 8 families 
who are the only adjacent property owners.  What more could anyone ask?  This is the poster 
child for quality well done development.  It has been 4 years in the making where every detail 
has been gone over many Ɵmes by the developer and those of us who will be aﬀected by the 
development.  I urge the Planning Commission and City Council to approve this development.  I 
urge the members of both those bodies to consider health and safety, quality of life for us over 
the “I don’t want it” from people who are not going to be aﬀected by that proposed facility 
being built on that property. 
 
Co-Owners 
Dean Grissom  
Penny Kienow  
2512 W. Desert Marigold Dr. Phoenix, Az 85085

From:
Gary Ellars
To:
Adrian G Zambrano; Jim Waring
Subject:
Zoning case number which is Z-SP-2-23 ; Support Letter
Date:
Friday, March 24, 2023 10:16:59 PM
Councilman Waring, Mr. Zambrano and whom it may concern,
                                                                                                                          
I am a homeowner who directly backs to the proposed site for the storage facility project located at
the near SW corner of Sonoran Desert Drive and North Valley Parkway. I was in attendance for the
planning meeting held 3/21/2023 by Paul Gilbert and team.
I am in absolute favor of the project moving forward for a number of reasons.
We have met extensively with the homeowners that border the vacant lots and where the facility is
proposed over the last three to four years. We have had the opportunity to help with the pleasing
architectural design and landscaping and have had our suggestions applied to the project. In
addition, the removal of the road that now exists and rerouting away from the Sonoran Commons
community is part of the plan, a critical part.
I am very much in favor of the project because it will eliminate 100% the traffic now passing right
behind my home on the road that will be eliminated. This will eliminate the almost 400 vehicles per
weekday and some excess of 500 per day on the weekends. Along with this traffic is trash thrown in
my backyard, commercial trucks taking lunch breaks while parked and staring into my backyard, the
general public walking and peering over my fence, workers taking lunch breaks and leaving trash.
This project does the opposite of most other alternatives by actually reducing traffic by 100’s of
vehicles per day, and thousands per month while eliminating public pedestrians. In addition, it
reduces the noise level tremendously. If you have ever frequented a storage facility, you will notice
they are extremely quiet and unpopulated, especially once fully occupied, which all the existing ones
nearby are.
(I am the one who did the video traffic study of vehicles that travel that road now. The average per
day is 369 cars and trucks, with a weekend average with closer to 500 vehicles per day. This project
eliminates all of that traffic behind the residents’ homes and brings it to “ZERO” and eliminates the
24 hours a day noise.)
Storage facilities tend to be one of the least obtrusive types of business because there is so little
traffic, all of which is only those requiring overflow storage who typically do not regularly visit the
property. Once a storage facility is fully occupied there is very little traffic in and out of the facility.
Having said that, the ingress egress of the building is only on the east side of the building directly off
North Valley Parkway—no noise to Sonoran Commons.
Also, there are limited hours of operation which we also negotiated. Some of the residents have not
read the facts of the facility and think it is open 24 hours, that is not even close. The hours will be
9:30a.m. to 6:00p.m. M-F, 9:30a.m.-5:00pm Sat-Sun. Keyed access only 6:00a.m.-9:00p.m.
The residents backed up to the vacant lot are happy there is not going to be a retail or franchise food
business locating against their properties to have the traffic and general public close to their homes
seven days a week, along with the lighting and noise associated with that alternative. I am not
interested in retail directly behind my home and this accomplishes the goal of proving a barrier to
anything built north of this project. Another misconception I have seen mentioned on social media ids
the height of the building, it will not exceed the height of the two story homes in the neighborhood,
some are misinformed that it can be seen for blocks away. Max height is the two story in the
neighborhood.
The road transforms into a tree filled landscape area with dozens of trees and fenced off for no public
access. Construction will be normal with no blasting of any kind as assumed by some on social media
and that do not back to the property and don’t have a direct vested interest or maybe don't have all
the facts.
This project is in the best interest of the community and there are folks who don’t know the facts and
will cast a no vote without common knowledge nor directly affected by the road (please review the

project drawings for location clarity) or public intrusiveness.
In Summary:
1.       The facility closes and removes the road which has resulted in several hundreds of
vehicles within 12 feet of my backyard per month. Eliminates the trash and the public
intrusion of my back yard. The road closed is the biggest benefit to Sonoran Commons. Not
sure of any other business that will eliminate the road.
2.       The facility is not higher than a two-story house in the neighborhood. Any commercial
building of any kind will be seen, whether it’s the height of a one story home or a two story
home. Typical one-story commercial building is higher than a one-story home including its
façade.
3.       The lighting has been negotiated to be as minimal as possible as shown on the
architectural renderings. Lighting and advertisement lighting is normally much more than
this facility will be.
4.       The trees will eventually hide the majority of the building after a couple of years of
growth. Likely not offered by any other option.
5.       The hours are shorter than any alternative that would be built. Basically 9:30am-
6:00pm, not 24 hours or early and late hours like most businesses.
6.       This facility will have minimal traffic compared to virtually anything else that would be
constructed, in support of what a number of people opposing the project are wanting.
7.       The way the building is situated and the fenced areas on the west and south sides will
secure the areas, also in support of what some of the opponents are wanting.
8.       These facilities have the least amount of security risk compared to most businesses,
again in support of what some of those opposing the project are wanting. You can’t access
the building and it is very secure with key pads and cameras.
9.       I am also a realtor and see nothing but positive impacts on the homes surrounding the
project as it will create a buffer from any undesirable projects built north of this project.
Please allow the moving forward and completion of the project in support of those who are actually
impacted by the current vacant lot and heavily trafficked private road that runs behind our homes.
Please do not let a few outsiders who do not live in the neighborhood fool some uninformed residents
who do live in the neighborhood, who are actually not impacted by the new project because they are
not impacted by the current negative situation of the road and what comes with it.
Thank you for taking the time to review these facts associated with the project and my support.
Sincerely,
Gary Ellars, Resident of Sonoran Commons since 2019.
garyellars@gmail.com / 602-370-3984

From:
Sandy Teich
To:
mmora-yatka@beausgilbert.com; Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Special Permit for Self Storage South of SWC of North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive, Z-SP-2-23
Date:
Monday, March 27, 2023 10:33:51 AM
In regard to the proposed Self Storage Unit at the corner of Sonoran Commons, I
would like to express my disapproval of the project.  My concerns are the additional
traffic, the security concerns with that  additional traffic and the aesthetics in general.
Although we are not a gated community, i have always felt safe in our subdivision. 
When looking online at Nextdoor, a lot of other housing developments, including
gated, have many more issues than we do.  With the new computer chip factory
opening in the next few years, we will have a lot of new housing builds near us which
will bring in more activity that will impact that traffic and safety.  I feel that the space
would be better served to address the needs of our surrounding community at that
time. 
Thank you,
Sandy Teich
Sonoran Commons Resident
970-309-2333

From:
Luke Johnston
To:
Adrian G Zambrano
Subject:
Proposed Storage Facility on SWC of North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive
Date:
Friday, May 26, 2023 4:10:11 PM
Luke and Melanie Johnston
2525 W Balao Dr
Phoenix, AZ, 85085
Johnston.luke@gmail.com
 May 26, 2023
 
Adrian Zambrano
City of Phoenix
 
Subject: Opposition to Proposed Storage Facility on SWC of North Valley Parkway and Sonoran
Desert Drive
 
Dear Adrian,
 
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed
construction of a storage facility near our beloved neighborhood, Sonoran Commons. Having learned
about this project, I believe it is essential to voice the concerns and reservations of many residents
who share the same sentiment.
 
One of the primary issues that arise from building a storage facility in our neighborhood is the
potential impact on the visual aesthetics of the area. Sonoran Commons is renowned for its natural
beauty, cohesive architecture, and scenic walkways. The proposed facility would introduce an
industrial structure that would stand in stark contrast to the existing residential character, disrupting
the overall harmony and charm of the neighborhood. Such visual degradation would undoubtedly
reduce property values and diminish the appeal of our community.
 
Additionally, storage facilities often come with increased traffic and congestion concerns. Large
vehicles, such as moving trucks and delivery vans, frequently visit these facilities, resulting in higher
volumes of traffic on our already strained roads. This congestion not only poses safety hazards but
also exacerbates noise pollution and decreases the quality of life for residents. The increased activity
around the storage facility could disrupt the peace and tranquility that currently defines our
neighborhood.
 
Furthermore, storage facilities tend to attract a range of potential issues that can negatively impact
the community. These facilities may inadvertently invite criminal activities, such as break-ins, thefts,
or illegal occupation, which can undermine the safety and security of the area. Moreover, the
presence of a storage facility may create a perception of neglect or abandonment, encouraging
littering, graffiti, and other forms of vandalism. Such negative externalities can be detrimental to the
reputation and desirability of our neighborhood.

While I understand the need for storage facilities in certain areas, I firmly believe that the southwest
corner of North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive is not an appropriate location for such a
facility. Instead, we should focus on preserving the residential nature of our community,
safeguarding its beauty, and nurturing its sense of unity.
 
I kindly request that you carefully consider the concerns expressed in this letter and take into
account the overwhelming opposition from residents who value the unique character and
atmosphere of Sonoran Commons. We trust that you will make a well-informed decision that
prioritizes the best interests of the community.
 
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing about any developments
related to this issue.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Luke and Melanie Johnston