Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-11-23-6.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
June 1, 2023 
ITEM NO: 10 
DISTRICT NO.: 6
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-11-23-6
Location: 
Approximately 1,070 feet west of the southwest corner of 55th Street and 
Van Buren Street 
From:
C-3 and A-1
To:
R-5
Acreage:
5.69 
Proposal:
Multifamily residential 
Applicant: 
Wendy Riddell, Berry Riddell, LLC 
Owner: 
Clear Sky Capital Van Buren, LP, et al. 
Representative: 
Wendy Riddell, Berry Riddell, LLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Camelback East 5/2/2023 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 17-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Camelback East Village Planning 
Committee recommendation with a deleted stipulation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Busching made a MOTION to approve Z-11-23-6, per the 
Camelback East Village Planning Committee recommendation with the deletion of Stipulation 
No. 1.  
 
Maker: Busching 
 
Second: Perez 
 
Vote: 8-0 
Absent: Howard 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation of
Residential 15+ dwelling units per acre.
2.
The proposal, as stipulated, will promote a strong pedestrian environment along Van
Buren Street with shaded and detached sidewalks that will convey residents safely and
comfortably toward bus access, local parks, golf courses and other amenities in the
area.
3.
The proposal will create additional housing options in line with the Housing Phoenix
Plan’s goal of preserving or creating 50,000 housing units by 2030.
ATTACHMENT D

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan and 
elevations date stamped February 15, 2023 as modified by the following 
stipulations and approved by the Planning and Development Department.   
 
21. 
Bicycle infrastructure shall be provided as described below, located near entrances of 
buildings, and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the Phoenix Zoning 
Ordinance. Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through inverted U and/or artistic 
racks. Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs in Appendix K 
of the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
a. 
Secured bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of 0.25 spaces per dwelling 
unit, up to a maximum of 50 spaces. 
 
 
b. 
Guest bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum of 0.05 spaces per dwelling 
unit, up to a maximum of 50 required spaces. 
 
 
c.  
120-volt receptacle shall be installed for a minimum of 10% of the required 
secured bicycle parking spaces for electric bicycle charging capabilities. 
 
 
d. 
A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and maintained on site 
within an amenity area or near a primary site entrance. The bicycle repair station 
(“fix it station”) shall be provided in an area of high visibility and separated from 
vehicular maneuvering areas, where applicable. The repair station shall include, 
but not be limited to: 
 
 
 
 
i. 
Standard repair tools affixed to the station; 
 
 
 
 
ii. 
A tire gauge and pump affixed to the base of the station or the ground; 
 
 
 
 
iii. 
A bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and wheels to spin freely while 
making adjustments to the bike. 
 
32. 
A minimum 10% of the required parking spaces shall provide EV installed infrastructure, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
43. 
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. 
 
54. 
Right-of-way shall be dedicated, and a bus stop pad shall be constructed along 
eastbound Van Buren Street. The bus stop pad shall be constructed according to City of 
Phoenix Standard Detail P1260 with a minimum depth of 10 feet and shall be spaced 
from an intersection according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1258.  The bus stop 
pad shall be shaded a minimum of 75% by a combination of structural shade and/or 
vegetative cover, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
65. 
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% shade at maturity, as approved by Planning and Development 
Department.

76. 
Right-of-way totaling 65-feet shall be dedicated for the south half of Van Buren Street, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
87. 
A minimum 6-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 10-foot-wide 
landscape strip located between the back of curb and sidewalk along the south side of 
Van Buren Street, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
98. 
The existing median in Van Buren Street shall be extended to the eastern parcel line of 
the subject parcel and a 40-foot P-1243-5 right-in/right-out/left-in only driveway shall be 
provided per the approved Traffic Impact Analysis and as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.  
 
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9. 
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 City. All improvements shall comply 
with all ADA accessibility standards. 
 
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10. 
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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11. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archaeology Office, the applicant shall conduct 
Phase I data testing and submit an archaeological survey report of the development 
area for review and approval by the City Archaeologist prior to clearing and grubbing, 
landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
 
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12. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from the Phase I 
data testing, the City Archaeologist, in consultation with a qualified archaeologist, 
determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the applicant shall conduct 
Phase II archaeological data recovery excavations. 
 
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13. 
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. 
 
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14. 
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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