Attachment E - PC Summary - Z-SP-6-21-7.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2022-04-06)

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ITEM NO: 5 
DISTRICT NO.: 7 
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-SP-6-21-7
Location: 
Southeast corner of the Loop 202 Freeway and Southern Avenue 
From:
S-1 (Approved C-2)
To:
C-2 SP
Acreage:
3.29 
Proposal: 
Self-service storage warehouse and underlying commercial uses. 
Applicant: 
Alan Beaudoin, Norris Design 
Owner: 
REXCO S202, LLC 
Representative: 
Alan Beaudoin, Norris Design 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Laveen 2/14/2022 Approval, per the staff recommendation, with modifications. Vote: 5-4. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Addendum A Staff Report, with an 
additional stipulation.   
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Perez made a MOTION to approve Z-SP-6-21-7, per the 
Addendum A Staff Report, with the additional stipulation as read into the record. 
 
Maker: Perez 
 
Second: Gaynor 
 
Vote: 7-0 
 
Absent: Gorraiz 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposed Special Permit for self-service storage is appropriately located on an
arterial street and is adjacent to the Loop 202 freeway.
2.
The proposed commercial development, as stipulated, is compatible with the surrounding
land uses and will provide a service to nearby residents.
3.
The proposed development is consistent with the scale and character of developments
approved or existing in the surrounding area while also promoting a mix of services.
Attachment E
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
March 3, 2022

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
The development shall be in general conformance with the building elevations date 
stamped January 24, 2022, with specific regard to the following, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. BUILDING ELEVATIONS SHALL BE 
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING HEARING OFFICER THROUGH 
THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS FOR STIPULATION MODIFICATION PRIOR TO 
PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL, WITH SPECIFIC REGARD TO THE 
FOLLOWING BUILDING ELEMENTS. THIS IS A LEGISLATIVE REVIEW FOR 
CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND 
REQUIREMENTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE PLANNING HEARING OFFICER 
AND THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 
THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE 
BUILDING ELEVATIONS DATE STAMPED MARCH 1, 2022, WITH SPECIFIC 
REGARD TO THE FOLLOWING, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND 
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 
 
a. 
The north elevation OF BUILDING A, AND EAST ELEVATIONS OF 
BUILDINGS B AND C, AS DEPICTED ON THE SITE PLAN DATE STAMPED 
JANUARY 24, 2022, shall incorporate windows along the front façade. 
 
B. 
THE NORTHWEST CORNER NORTH ELEVATION OF BUILDING A, AS 
DEPICTED ON THE SITE PLAN DATE STAMPED JANUARY 24, 2022, 
SHALL INCORPORATE A DECORATIVE SILO. 
 
 
b. C. All building elevations shall contain architectural embellishments and detailing 
such as textural changes, pilasters, offsets, recesses, variation in window size 
and location, and/or overhang canopies. 
THE NORTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS OF BUILDING C SHALL 
INCORPORATE DECORATIVE ELEMENTS SUCH AS PITCHED ROOFS 
CONSISTENT WITH THE ELEVATIONS OF BUILDINGS A AND B. 
 
 
c. D.  A minimum of three distinct building materials shall be utilized on all building 
elevations. 
 
2. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas for employees and customers shall be 
landscaped with minimum 2-inch caliper size large canopy 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. 
 
3. 
Pedestrian walkways connecting the building to adjacent public sidewalks shall be 
shaded to a minimum of 75 percent using large canopy drought tolerant shade trees at 
maturity and/or architectural shade. 
 
4. 
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 with parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. Vehicular crossings shall be kept to a minimum. 
 
5. 
A minimum of four bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U and/or 
artistic racks located near the building entrance of each enclosed commercial building 
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. 
6.
The developer shall dedicate a 30-foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE) along
the south side of Southern Avenue and construct a minimum 10-foot wide multi-use
trail (MUT) within the easement, in accordance with the MAG supplemental detail
indicated in Section 429 and as approved by the Planning and Development
Department. Where conflicts or restrictions exist, the developer shall work with the Site
Planning section on an alternate design through the technical appeal process.
7.
The developer shall dedicate minimum 55 feet of right-of-way and construct/permit the
south side of Southern Avenue as required by MCDOT and the Street Transportation
Department.
8.
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.
9.
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archeology 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 Archeologist prior to clearing and grubbing,
landscape salvage, and/or grading approval.
10.
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from Phase I data
testing, the City Archeologist, in consultation with a qualified archeologist, determines
such data recovery excavations are necessary, the applicant shall conduct Phase II
archeological data recovery excavations.
11.
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.
12.
PRIOR TO PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL, THE LANDOWNER SHALL
EXECUTE A PROPOSITION 207 WAIVER OF CLAIMS IN A FORM APPROVED BY
THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. 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  
Les Scott at 602-376-3981, Les.scott@phoenix.gov or TTY: Use 7-1-1.