Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-13-23-7.pdf
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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION June 1, 2023 ITEM NO: 6 DISTRICT NO.: 7 SUBJECT: Application #: Z-13-23-7 (Companion Case GPA-EST-1-23-7) Location: Southwest corner of 51st Avenue and Broadway Road From: S-1 and R-2 To: CP/GCP and A-1 Acreage: 26.08 Proposal: Office, fabrication, and vehicle maintenance Applicant: Fisher Sand and Gravel Owner: FPE51, LLC Representative: Adam Baugh, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC ACTIONS: Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: Estrella 5/16/2023 No Quorum. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff recommendation. Motion Discussion: N/A Motion details: Commissioner Perez made a MOTION to approve Z-13-23-7, per the staff recommendation. Maker: Perez Second: Mangum Vote: 8-0 Absent: Howard Opposition Present: No Findings: 1. The proposal will develop a vacant property and as stipulated, will be compatible with the surrounding land uses. 2. The stipulated landscape and building elevation standards are above the required minimum Zoning Ordinance standards and will make the proposal a compatible addition to the neighboring area. 3. As stipulated, the proposed development will promote the vision of various policy plans including the Tree and Shade Master Plan, Estrella Village Area Plan and Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping Program. ATTACHMENT D Stipulations: 1. The office building as depicted on the site plan date stamped April 25, 2023, shall be in general conformance with the office building elevations date stamped April 3, 2023, with specific regard to the architectural feature on the north and south façade, glass and color pallet as modified by the following stipulations and approved by the Planning and Development Department. 2. The proposed building sizes and locations shall generally conform to the site plan date stamped April 25, 2023, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 3. The development shall conform with the Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping Program landscape pallet and landscaping standards along arterial streets in the Estrella Village, except as otherwise noted herein, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 4. A 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated along the west side of 51st Avenue and a minimum 10-foot-wide multi-use trail (MUT) shall be constructed within the easement in accordance with the MAG supplement detail and as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 5. A minimum 30-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided along the north and east perimeter of the site. 6. The required landscape setbacks along 51st Avenue and Broadway Road shall be planted with minimum 50% 2-inch caliper and 50% 3-inch caliper size trees, and five 5- gallon shrubs per tree, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. Where utility conflict exists, the developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a pedestrian environment. 7. A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs, shall be a milkweed or other native nectar species, and shall be planted in groups of three or more, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 8. All uncovered employee and customer surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch caliper large canopy drought tolerant shade trees. Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout the employee and customer parking area and achieve a minimum 25% shade at maturity, as approved by Planning and Development Department. 9. 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 contrast parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 10. One outdoor employee resting or recreation 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, a table, and constructed of quality and durable materials, and shaded to a minimum of 50 percent using minimum 2-inch caliper large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees and/or architectural shade, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 11. A minimum of 12 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U and/or artistic racks installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance and or within a secure bicycle storage room, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 12. The existing detached sidewalk landscape area located between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be maintained along 51st Avenue and planted to the following standards, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. a. Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees to provide a minimum 75% shade. b. Drought tolerant vegetation maintained no higher than 24 inches to provide a minimum of 75% live coverage at maturity. Where utilities conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a pedestrian environment. 13. The existing streetscape along 51st Avenue shall be replenished with appropriate water drip system, as approved by Planning and Development. 14. A minimum of 10% of the required employee and customer parking shall include EV capable infrastructure. 15. A minimum of two green infrastructure (GI) techniques for stormwater management shall be implemented per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater Management, as approved, or modified by the Planning and Development Department. 16. The developer shall re-dedicate existing right-of-way easement, dedicated by MCR 87- 372362, along Broadway Road as fee title to the City of Phoenix. 17. A minimum 6-foot-wide detached sidewalk and a minimum 10-foot-wide landscape strip between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be provided along the south side of Broadway Road, planted to the following standards as approved by the Planning and Development Department. a. Minimum 2-inch caliper single-trunk large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees to provide a minimum 75% shade. b. Drought tolerant vegetation maintained no higher than 24 inches to provide a minimum of 75% live coverage at maturity. Where utilities conflicts arise, the developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a pedestrian environment. 18. A minimum 8-foot-wide detached shared use path (sidewalk) separated by a minimum 8-foot-wide landscape strip between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be provided along the north side of Broadway Road, connecting the existing shared use path (sidewalk) to the subject site’s western property line for the small portion of the subject site along the north side of Broadway Road, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 19. A 14-foot-wide median island shall be constructed and landscaped in Broadway Road from 51st Avenue to the 53rd Avenue. A full access median opening shall be provided at 52nd Avenue. All other access points to be median restricted or as approved by the Street Transportation Department. Coordinate median island and openings design with the Street Transportation Department. 20. 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. 21. This parcel is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) called Zone AE, on panel 2705L of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated June 26, 2020. The following requirements shall apply, as approved by the Planning and Development Department: a. The Architect/Engineer is required to show the floodplain boundary limits on the Grading and Drainage plan and ensure that impacts to the proposed facilities have been considered, following the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulations (44 CFR Paragraph 60.3). This includes, but not limited to provisions in the latest versions of the Floodplain Ordinance of the Phoenix City Code. b. A copy of the Grading and Drainage Plan needs to be submitted to the Floodplain Management section of Street Transportation Department for review and approval of Floodplain requirements. c. The developer shall provide a FEMA approved CLOMR-F or CLOMR prior to issuance of a Grading and Drainage permit. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact Angie Holdsworth at (602) 329-5065, TTY use 7-1-1.