Attachment E - PC Summary - Z-3-E-10-5.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
April 7, 2022 
ITEM NO: 9 
DISTRICT NO.: 5
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-3-E-10-5 (Grand Canyon University PUD)
Location: 
Multiple locations generally bounded by Interstate 17 Freeway to 35th 
Avenue, and Missouri Avenue to Camelback Road (including lots south of 
Camelback Road) 
From: 
R1-6, R-3 and PUD 
To:
PUD
Acreage:
302.86
Proposal: 
Major Amendment to the Grand Canyon University Planned Unit 
Development to include additional land area. 
Applicant: 
Taylor Earl, Earl & Curley P.C. 
Owner: 
Grand Canyon University, et al. 
Representative: 
Taylor Earl, Earl & Curley P.C. 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Alhambra 3/22/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation with a modified stipulation.  
Vote: 15-1. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Addendum A Staff Report. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner McCabe made a MOTION to approve Z-3-E-10-5, per the 
Addendum A Staff Report. 
 
Maker: McCabe 
 
Second: Gaynor 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Johnson 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal would consolidate and redevelop several smaller parcels into one larger
development.
2.
Through the use of landscape and building setbacks, the proposal will be appropriately
buffered from the surrounding single-family residential development.
3.
The proposed expansion of Grand Canyon University would create additional
educational opportunities for area residents.
ATTACHMENT E

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
An updated Development Narrative for the Grand Canyon University PUD 
reflecting the changes approved through this request shall be submitted to the 
Planning Department within 30 days of City Council approval of this request. The 
updated Development Narrative shall be consistent with Development Narrative 
date stamped January 18, 2022 MARCH 17, 2022 as modified by the following 
stipulations. 
 
a. 
Front Cover: Add “City Council adopted: [Insert Adoption date]” below 
“Hearing Draft: January 18, 2022 MARCH 17, 2022 
 
 
b. 
FRONT COVER: REPLACE THE UNDERSCORE LINE FOLLOWING 
“PUD ZONING CASE NO. WITH “Z-3-E-10-5 (MAJOR AMENDMENT E) 
 
 
c. 
THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPMENT NARRATIVE AND EXHIBITS: 
UPDATE ALL MAPS, CONCEPTUAL PLANS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS 
TO DEPICT ALL PROPERTIES CONTAINED IN THE REZONING 
REQUEST. 
 
2. 
The applicant shall submit a Traffic Impact Study/Statement to the City for this 
development. No preliminary approval of plans shall be granted until the study is 
reviewed and approved by the City. The Development will be responsible for all 
associated dedications and improvement funding as stipulated within the approved 
study. 
 
3. 
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. 
 
4. 
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. 
 
5. 
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. 
 
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