Attachment B - Staff Report - Z-79-21-7.pdf

Staff Report Z-79-21-7 
March 7, 2022 
Estrella Village Planning Committee 
Meeting Date: 
March 15, 2022 
Planning Commission Hearing Date: 
April 7, 2022 
Request From: 
C-3 (General Commercial) (4.99 acres)
and R-3 (Multifamily Residence District)
(14.89 acres)
Request To: 
A-1 (Light Industrial District) (19.88
acres)
Proposed Use: 
Light Industrial 
Location: 
Southeast corner of 27th Avenue and 
Buckeye Road 
Owner: 
Murphy School District No. 21 
Applicant: 
Merit Partners 
Representative: 
Jason Morris, Withey Morris, PLC 
Staff Recommendation: 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
General Plan Conformity 
General Plan Land Use Map Designation 
Current: Commercial and Public/Quasi-
Public 
Proposed (GPA-EST-2-21-7): Industrial 
Street Map Classification 
27th Avenue 
Arterial Street 33-foot east half street
Buckeye 
Road 
Arterial Street 
Width varies from 33-
foot to  
53-foot south half street
Attachment B

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CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS CORE 
VALUE; CLEAN NEIGHBORHOODS; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Facilitate the 
acquisition of vacant, underutilized and blighted parcels for appropriate 
redevelopment, compatible with the adjacent neighborhood character and 
adopted area plans. 
 
The subject site is an underutilized property, containing only vacant structures 
formerly used as educational facilities. The proposed redevelopment will allow two 
new light industrial buildings on the site which will be compatible with the adjacent 
neighborhood character and adopted area plans. 
STENGTHEN OUR LOCAL ECONOMY CORE VALUE; MANUFACTURING/ 
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Support the expansion of 
industrial zoning in targeted industrial areas. 
 
The proposal will expand industrial zoning to the subject site, which is at an 
appropriate location for industrial development. This will provide job generating uses 
that strengthen Phoenix’s industrial sector and add to a diverse set of employment 
opportunities. 
CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES CORE VALUE; COMPLETE STREETS; 
DESIGN PRINCIPLE: In order to balance a more sustainable transportation 
system, development should be designed to include increased amenities for 
transit, pedestrian and bicyclists such as shade, water, seating, bus shelters, 
wider sidewalks, bike racks, pedestrian scale lighting and way-finding. 
 
Located at the junction of two arterial streets, the proposal, as stipulated, will provide 
elements for transit, pedestrians, and bicyclists in order to promote walking and 
alternative transportation. These elements include shaded detached sidewalks along 
public streets, bicycle parking located on site, dedication and construction of a bus 
stop pad along northbound 27th Avenue, retention of the existing bus stop pad along 
eastbound Buckeye Road, and a prominent pedestrian walkway linking the building 
with the public sidewalks. 
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. 
 
The proposal, as stipulated, will be required to provide shade along the adjacent 
public sidewalks and amenity areas. This will help to encourage walking and to 
mitigate the urban heat island effect by covering hard surfaces, thus cooling the 
micro-climate around the project vicinity.

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Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning 
 
Land Use 
Zoning 
On Site 
Garcia Elementary School 
(unused buildings) 
C-3 and R-3 
North (across Buckeye Road) Auto parts store 
C-3 and A-2 
South 
Construction equipment 
supply 
A-2 
East 
Auto salvage yard 
A-1 
West (across 27th Avenue) 
Gas station, offices, truck 
parking, fire station and 
vacant 
C-3 and A-1 
 
A-1 (Light Industrial District) 
Standards 
Requirements 
Met or Not Met 
Minimum Building 
Setbacks 
 
 
Front (Buckeye Road) 
25 feet 
73 feet (Met) 
Sides (East and west 
property lines) 
West: 25 feet 
 
East: 0 feet 
West: 90 feet (Met) 
 
East: 78 feet (Met) 
Rear (South property 
line) 
0 feet 
 
60 feet (Met) 
Applicable Plans, Overlays, and Initiatives 
 
Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping Program: See Background Item No. 6. 
 
Estrella Village Plan: See Background Item No. 7. 
 
Tree and Shade Master Plan: See Background Item No. 8. 
 
Complete Streets Guidelines: See Background Item No. 9. 
 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan: See Background Item No. 10. 
 
Zero Waste PHX: See Background Item No. 11.

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Minimum Landscaped 
Setbacks 
 
 
Front (Buckeye Road) 
 
8 times the lot frontage, 
measured in square feet 
20 feet (Met) 
Sides (East and west 
property lines) 
West: 8 times the lot frontage, 
measured in square feet 
 
East: None required 
West: 20 feet (Met) 
 
 
East: None (Met) 
Rear (South property 
line) 
 
None required 
None (Met) 
Maximum Lot 
Coverage 
No maximum 
32 percent (Met) 
Maximum Building 
Height 
56 feet, up to 80 feet with use 
permit 
47 feet (Met) 
Minimum Parking 
1 parking space per 300 
square feet of office and 1 
parking space per 1.5 
warehouse or production 
workers. 
 
300 parking spaces required 
437 parking spaces (Met) 
 
Background/Issues/Analysis 
 
SUBJECT SITE 
1. 
This request is to rezone 19.88 acres located at the southeast corner of 27th 
Avenue and Buckeye Road from C-3 (General Commercial District) and R-3 
(Multifamily Residence District) to A-1 (Light Industrial District) for a new light 
industrial development. The site contains unused former educational facilities. 
 
In 1959, the site was annexed into the City of Phoenix from unincorporated 
Maricopa County and zoned C-3 and R-3. In 2001, the site was subdivided as 
part of the Garcia Elementary Subdivision. The site was formerly used by the 
Murphy School District No. 21 as an elementary school, until it closed in 2018. 
The site has remained unused since then.

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SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING 
2. 
The surrounding area 
contains a mix of 
commercial and industrial 
zoning districts, including 
C-3 (General Commercial 
District), A-1 (Light 
Industrial District), and A-2 
(Industrial District). 
Surrounding land uses are 
discussed in background 
item 3 below. 
 
 
Zoning Aerial Map, Source: Planning and Development 
Department 
 
 
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP DESIGNATIONS 
3. 
The General Plan Land Use Map designation for the subject site is Commercial 
(approximately 4.99 acres) in the northern portion and Public/Quasi-Public 
(approximately 14.89 acres) in the southern portion. A concurrent minor General 
Plan Land Use Map amendment case, GPA-EST-2-21-7 proposes to change 
the land use map designation to Industrial. North of the site, across Buckeye 
Road is designated Commercial and contains commercial uses. East of the site 
is designated Industrial and contains an auto salvage yard. South of the site is 
designated Industrial and contains a construction equipment supply company. 
West of the site, across 27th Avenue, is designated Commercial, Industrial, and 
Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre. These properties include a vacant 
lot, a truck trailer storage lot, a general contractor’s yard, and a union office. 
 
The requested A-1 zoning is consistent with the proposed General Plan Land 
Use Map designation requested per GPA-EST-2-21-7 and compatible with 
existing and future envisioned land uses in the area.

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        General Plan Land Use Map, Source: Planning and Development Department 
 
PROPOSAL 
4. 
Site Plan 
 
The applicant is proposing two new light industrial buildings, totaling 
approximately 253,000 square feet. Building A will be approximately 188,000 
square feet in area with a height of 43 feet. Building B will be approximately 
65,000 square feet in area with a height of 47 feet. The conceptual site plan 
indicates vehicular access points located along 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road 
with parking areas located in the front of the buildings and truck loading areas 
behind the buildings, and a 20-foot landscaped setback along both street 
frontages. 
 
Staff is recommending general conformance to this site plan, per Stipulation No. 
1, to ensure that the site develops as proposed. The proposed buildings are 
oriented toward the street frontages, and truck parking and loading areas are 
located in the rear of the buildings, screened from the public street. Lastly, the 
large setback from Buckeye Road is appropriate and consistent with the Estrella 
Village Character Plan. 
 
Staff recommends 400 square feet of employee resting area that incorporates 
seating and shade to allow site employees a place outdoors during their 
workday. This area would be shaded a minimum of 75 percent using minimum 
two-inch caliper large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees and/or architectural 
shade. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 6.

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Conceptual Colored Site Plan, Source: Butler Design Group 
 
5. 
 
 
Elevations 
The conceptual building elevations depict architectural features that include 
variation in colors and window sizes, particularly emphasizing the corners of 
each building, in addition to four-sided architecture. Staff is recommending 
general conformance to these building elevations per Stipulation No. 1. 
 
 
 
Conceptual Building A Elevation, Source: Butler Design Group 
 
Conceptual Building B Elevation, Source: Butler Design Group

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STUDIES AND POLICIES 
6. 
Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping Program 
The Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscape Program was adopted in 1999 
and provides a landscape palette for arterial streets within the Estrella Village to 
help establish the community’s character. In addition, the plan identifies specific 
guidance for village parkways and gateway intersections in the community. 
 
As a site fronting on two arterial streets, the subject site falls under the 
guidelines for arterial streets. The plan contains guidelines for the amount of 
landscaping and a tree and plant list for trees under power lines, trees not under 
power lines, large shrubs, small shrubs/groundcover, and accent along arterial 
streets. Staff recommends Stipulation No. 2 pertaining to landscaped setbacks 
along 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road in order to maintain consistency with the 
Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping Program. Additionally, Stipulation 
Nos. 8 and 9 require that the landscaped strip between the sidewalk and back 
of the curb comply with these standards. 
 
7. 
Estrella Village Plan 
The Estrella Village Plan was adopted in 1999 and outlines a vision for 
improving the village through five main goals that include: orderly growth, an 
identifiable village core, strong residential neighborhoods, variety of homes and 
jobs, and consistent streetscapes and trail linkages. The proposed land use 
map in the Estrella Village Plan identifies the subject site with the same land 
use designations, Commercial and Public/Quasi-Public, as the General Plan.

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Estrella Village Plan Land Use Map, Source: Planning and Development Department 
 
Goal 5 of the Estrella Village Plan, “Urban Design”, Objective D “Street 
Appearance” recommends that commercial and industrial properties along 
major streets and adjoining residential neighborhoods should be well 
landscaped with open storage and activity screened from view. To meet this 
objective, staff is recommending landscaped setback standards, a landscaped 
corner accent area, distinct architectural features for perimeter walls, and 
landscaped areas between the sidewalk and the back of the curb (Stipulation 
Nos. 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9). 
 
 
8. 
Tree and Shade Master Plan 
The Tree and Shade Master Plan encourages treating the urban forest as 
infrastructure to ensure the trees are an integral part of the City’s planning and 
development process. Sidewalks on the street frontages should be detached 
from the curbs to allow trees to be planted on both sides of the sidewalk to 
provide thermal comfort for pedestrians and to reduce the urban heat island 
effect. Staff is recommending several stipulations designed to provide trees and 
enhance shade within the development as follows: 
 
• Two-inch caliper trees planted in uncovered parking lots to provide 25 
percent shade at maturity (Stipulation No. 4);

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• Two-inch caliper trees and/or architectural shade at an employee node to 
provide 75 percent shade (Stipulation No. 6); 
 
• Detached sidewalks along 27th Avenue, shaded to a minimum of 75 
percent with minimum two-inch caliper trees (Stipulation No. 8); and 
 
• Detached sidewalks along Buckeye Road, shaded to a minimum of 50 
percent with minimum two-inch caliper trees (Stipulation No. 9). 
 
 
9. 
Complete Streets Guidelines 
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 provide a safe pedestrian 
environment along Buckeye Road and 27th Avenue, staff is recommending 
detached sidewalks shaded with trees on both sides, as well as enhanced 
pavement treatment for the on-site pedestrian walkways that cross vehicular 
drive aisles (Stipulation Nos. 5, 8, 9). Additionally, staff recommends Stipulation 
No. 10 to provide bicycle parking and further promote alternative modes of 
transportation at this location. 
 
 
10. 
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 bicycle parking spaces, 
installed per the requirements in the city’s Walkable Urban (WU) Code. This is 
addressed in Stipulation No. 10. 
 
 
11. 
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 proposed conceptual site 
plan and application materials do not indicate whether recycled waste pickup 
will be incorporated.

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COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY 
12. 
From the time the case was filed to the time the staff report was written, no 
community correspondence has been received on this case. 
 
 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMENTS 
13. 
The Public Transit Department provided comments pertaining to the bus stop 
pads on adjacent streets and pedestrian pathways within the site. The existing 
bus stop pad along Buckeye Road in front of the subject site should be retained 
and compliant with City of Phoenix standards. Similarly, the developer should 
dedicate right-of-way and construct a bus stop pad along 27th Avenue in front of 
the subject site in compliance with City of Phoenix standards. Finally, the 
pedestrian walkways, connecting the building entrances and the public 
sidewalk, should be enhanced with distinct features from the surrounding 
parking areas and drive aisles. These comments are addressed in Stipulation 
Nos. 5, 11, and 12. 
 
 
14. 
The Street Transportation Department noted that a 50-foot right-of-way 
dedication is required, consistent with D-Section designation on the Street 
Classification Map, for both Buckeye Road and 27th Avenue, a five-foot-wide 
detached sidewalk is required along both Buckeye Road and 27th Avenue, 
access along Buckeye Road shall be in compliance with roadway line of sight 
guidelines, the developer shall submit a Traffic Impact Analysis prior to 
preliminary approval of plans, and that the streets be constructed with all 
required improvements and comply with current ADA standards. These 
comments are address in Stipulation Nos. 13 through 17. 
 
 
15. 
The Aviation Department requires that the property owner record a Notice to 
Prospective Purchasers of Proximity to Airport in order to disclose the 
existence, and operational characteristics of City of Phoenix Sky Harbor 
International Airport (PHX) to future owners or tenants of the property. 
Furthermore, that Form 7460-1 be filed for the development and that the 
development receive a “No Hazard Determination” from the FAA, if required. 
These are addressed in Stipulation Nos. 18 and 19. 
 
 
16. 
The Water Services Department commented that the property has existing 
water and sewer mains that can potentially serve the development. In addition, 
the Water Services Department commented that capacity is a dynamic condition 
that can change over time due to a variety of factors. 
 
17. 
The Floodplain Management division of the Public Works Department did not 
have any comments on this case.

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OTHER 
18. 
The site has not been identified as being archeologically sensitive. However, in 
the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, all 
ground disturbing activities must cease within a 33-foot radius 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. 20. 
 
 
19. 
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. 21. 
 
 
20. 
Development and use of the site is subject to all applicable codes and 
ordinances. Zoning approval does not negate other ordinance requirements 
such as obtaining a use permit to conduct the proposed outdoor use in this 
zoning district. Other formal actions such as, but not limited to, zoning 
adjustments and abandonments, may be required. 
 
Findings 
 
1. 
The requested A-1 zoning district would allow uses such as warehousing, 
manufacturing, and processing, which are consistent in character with the land 
uses in the surrounding area. 
 
 
2. 
The subject site is appropriate for industrial use at the corner of two arterial 
streets and in close proximity to a freeway, serving as major transportation 
routes. 
 
 
3. 
The development, as stipulated, will improve connectivity in the immediate vicinity 
of the subject site and incorporate design and landscaping features that enhance 
the location, consistent with the Estrella Village Plan and Estrella Village Arterial 
Street Landscaping Program. 
 
 
Stipulations 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan and building 
elevations date stamped December 21, 2021, as modified by the following 
stipulations, and as approved by the Planning and Development Department.

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2. 
The required landscape setbacks along 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road shall be 
planted with minimum 50% 2-inch caliper and 50% 3-inch caliper size trees, five 
5-gallon shrubs per tree, and conform with the Estrella Village Arterial Street 
Landscaping Program landscape palette and landscaping standards for arterial 
streets in the Estrella Village, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the 
Planning and Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent 
with a pedestrian environment. 
 
 
3. 
A minimum 500-square-foot landscaped accent area shall be provided at/near the 
southeast corner of 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road. The landscaped accent 
area shall provide a visually unique character with drought-tolerant plant materials 
providing seasonal interest and 75 percent live cover, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch 
caliper drought-tolerant shade trees. Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout 
the parking area and achieve 25 percent shade at maturity, as approved by 
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. 
One outdoor employee resting area of no less than 400 square feet or two 200-
square foot areas shall be provided on site. Each required pedestrian area shall 
include a minimum of two pedestrian seating benches, constructed of quality and 
durable materials, and shaded to a minimum of 75 percent using minimum 2-inch 
caliper large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees and/or architectural shade, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
All perimeter walls visible from street right-of-way shall include material and/or 
textural differences, such as stucco and/or split face block with a decorative 
element, such as tile or stamped designs, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
8. 
The sidewalk along 27th Avenue shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width and 
detached with a minimum 11-foot 6-inch wide landscape strip located between 
the sidewalk and back of curb and planted to the following standards, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.

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a. Minimum 2-inch caliper drought-tolerant shade trees that provide shade to a 
minimum 75 percent at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
b. Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 75 percent live coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
c. The landscape palette and planting standards, unless otherwise provided 
herein, shall conform with the Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping 
Program requirements for arterial streets. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
9. 
The sidewalk along Buckeye Road shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width and 
detached with a minimum 13-foot wide landscape strip located between the 
sidewalk and back of curb and planted to the following standards, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. Minimum 2-inch caliper drought-tolerant shade trees that provide shade to a 
minimum 50 percent at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
b. Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve 50 percent live coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
c. The landscape palette and planting standards, unless otherwise provided 
herein, shall conform with the Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping 
Program requirements for arterial streets. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
10. A minimum of 25 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U 
and/or artistic racks dispersed throughout the site and installed per the 
requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
11. The development shall retain the existing right-of-way, bus bay, and bus stop pad 
along eastbound Buckeye Road east of 27th Avenue. The bus bay shall be 
compliant with City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1256. The attached bus stop pad 
shall be compliant with City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1261 with a minimum 
depth of 10 feet.

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12. The developer shall dedicate right-of-way and construct one bus stop pad along 
northbound 27th Avenue north of the Pima Street alignment. The bus stop pad 
shall be constructed according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1260 with a 
minimum depth of 10 feet. The bus stop pad shall be spaced from the south entry 
intersection according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1258. 
 
 
13. The developer shall dedicate minimum 50 feet of right-of-way and construct the 
east side of 27th Avenue, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
14. The developer shall dedicate minimum 50 feet of right-of-way and construct the 
south side of Buckeye Road, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
15. Access along Buckeye Road shall be in compliance with the AASHTO guidelines 
for roadway line of sight, as approved by the Street Transportation Department. 
 
 
16. The developer shall submit a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIS) 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 TIS shall include site access review in 
compliance with spacing requirements established in the Street Planning and 
Design Guidelines. The developer shall be responsible for constructing and 
funding all off-site improvements as recommended by the approved TIS. 
 
 
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. The developer shall provide a No Hazard Determination for the proposed 
development from the FAA pursuant to the FAA’s Form-7460 obstruction analysis 
review process, prior to construction permit approval, as per plans approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
19. The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to future owners or 
tenants of the property. The form and content of such documents shall be 
according to the templates and instructions provided which have been reviewed 
and approved by the City Attorney.

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20. In the event archeological 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 Archeologist, and allow time for the 
Archeology Office to properly assess the materials. 
 
 
21. 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 
Anthony Grande 
March 7, 2022 
 
Team Leader 
Joshua Bednarek 
 
Exhibits 
Sketch Map 
Aerial Map 
Conceptual Site Plan date stamped December 21, 2021 (1 page) 
Conceptual Landscape Plans date stamped December 21, 2021 (2 pages) 
Conceptual Building Elevations date stamped December 21, 2021 (4 pages)

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mapservices@phoenix.gov
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BROADWAY RD
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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-79-21
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
19.88 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
*   Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
C-3, R-3
A-1
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
72, 216
N/A
*   UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
87, 259
N/A
Merit Partners
DATE:
12/30/2021
REVISION DATES:
AERIAL PHOTO &
QUARTER SEC. NO.
QS 8-23
ZONING MAP
F-7
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FROM: C-3 ( 4.99 a.c.)
R-3 ( 14.89 a.c.)
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A-1 ( 19.88 a.c.)
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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-79-21
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
19.88 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
*   Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
C-3, R-3
A-1
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
72, 216
N/A
*   UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
87, 259
N/A
Merit Partners
DATE:
12/30/2021
REVISION DATES:
AERIAL PHOTO &
QUARTER SEC. NO.
QS 8-23
ZONING MAP
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FROM: C-3 ( 4.99 a.c.)
R-3 ( 14.89 a.c.)
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