Attachment F - Opposition - Z-90-22-4.pdf

From:
Monica Davison
To:
Elias Valencia
Subject:
Case Z-90-22
Date:
Thursday, March 2, 2023 2:37:39 PM
CASA TOMAS HOA
2929 N. Casa Tomas Ct.| Phoenix, AZ. 85016
March 3, 2023
City of Phoenix
Planning & Zoning Development Dept.
200 W. Washington St., 2nd floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Re: Case #Z-90-22
Hello,
My name is Monica Davison and I am a homeowner in the Casa Tomas community
located adjacent to the proposed Brinshore development project and within the Avalon
Neighborhood
Association. I am writing to ask that the rezoning for this project be denied. I share the
concerns of my
neighborhood regarding:
●The safety and traffic congestion that a multi-family dwelling will have on my community. I
currently have difficulty entering and exiting my neighborhood due to the congestion of traffic
entering and exiting the Phoenix Children's Hospital (PCH) emergency entrance,
Starbucks,
18th St., and Terros Health. These entrances/exits are all located within feet of each other.
●The proposed project is located in a cul-de-sac where there will be NO through traffic. It
will all
have to enter and exit onto Thomas and only yards from the light at PCH. The City cannot
possibly allow more traffic to exacerbate the congestion that now exists on that very small
stretch of Thomas.
●Impact on our neighbors at the Rose Court Senior Living facility, which is an open campus.
Many of our neighbors there are in wheelchairs/disabled and enjoy going to and from the
facility. Rezoning these lots to multi-family isn't conducive to their safety, especially
given the
influx of new cars coming in and out of the 1-way entrance/exit.
●Rezoning threatens the existing neighborhood environment impacted residents at Casa
Tomas
chose to live next to.
●The size of the proposed development (4 stories) will negatively impact the 31 homes within
the Casa Tomas community. There are no other adjacent developments of this size in any
2  direction of our community. We have small outdoor spaces, and a building of this
magnitude
would erode that privacy. Additionally, the proposed building location will cast a shadow over
the community pool, impacting our ability to enjoy it throughout the day.
ATTACHMENT F

I implore you to deny this proposed project for the safety of myself and others in my
community.
Sincerely,
Monica Davison

From:
PDD Long Range Planning
To:
Nick Klimek
Subject:
FW: 7-90-22
Date:
Thursday, March 2, 2023 4:27:55 PM
 
 
Thank you,
 
Sarah Stockham
Planner III
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: 602-261-8701
sarah.stockham@phoenix.gov
 
From: jimodonnel jimodonnell <jimodonnell@cox.net> 
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 4:21 PM
To: PDD Long Range Planning <pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov>
Subject: 7-90-22
 
To Whom it may Concern,
I live on the next street over from this proposed project on Casa Tomas Court.  I have lived
here since November of 2007 and have been a Phoenix Resident for 28 years.  Traffic on this
area of Thomas Road has gotten progressively worse since Phoenx Children's Hospital put
their Emergency Department Entrance in front of our street entrance and Starbuck's built the
coffee shop. Terros has plenty of traffic in and out of Thomas Rd. also.  This area cannot
sustain a 60 unit residence next door on a cul  de sac.
Thank you,
James W. O'Donnell
2938 N Casa Tomas Court
Phoenix, AZ 85016

NIC*Lr HgyNINCK
?*921 N*rth Cq:su Tomfis Ct. I Phaenix, Arizano 85016
Morch 3, 2S23
City of Fhcenix
Plonning & Zoning Devetopm*nt Dept
2G0 U/. Wcshingtan St., Znd Flcor
Phcenix, Arizona 850il3
Re: Csse #Z*?0-2?
Hellc,
My nome is Nicole Heyninck ond I om o homeowner in the Coso lomos community locoted
odjocent to the proposed Brinshore development project qnd within the Avolon
Neighborhood Associotion. I om writing to osk thot the rezoning for this project be denied. I
shore the concerns of my neighborhood regording:
o The sofety ond troffic congestion thot o multi-fomily dwelling will hove on my
communiiy. I currently hove difficulty entering ond exlting my neighborhood due to
the congestion of troffic entering ond exiting the Phoenix Children's Hospitol (PCH)
emergency entronce, Storbucks, l Sth St., ond Terros Heqlth. These entronces/exits ore
oll locoted within feet of eoch other.
c The proposed project is locoted in o cul-de-soc where there will be NO through troffic.
It will oll hove to enter qnd exit onto Thomos ond only yords from the light of PCH. The
City connot possibly ollow more troffic fo exocerbote the congestion thot now exists
on thot very smoll stretch of Thomos.
o lmpoct on our neighbors of the Rose Court Senior Living focility, which is on open
compus. Mony of our neighbors there ore in wheelchoirs/disobled ond enjoy going to
ond from the focility. Rezoning these lots to multi-fomily lsn't conducive to their sofety,
especiolly given the influx of new cors coming in ond out of the 1-woy entrqnce/exit.
o Rezoning threotens the existing neighborhood environment impocted residents ot
Cosc Tomos chose to live next to.
o The size of the proposed development {4 stories) will negotively impoct the 31 homes
within the Coso Tomqs community. There ore no other odjocent developments of this
size in ony direction of our community. We hove smoll outdoor spoces, qnd o building
of this mognitude would erode thot privocy. Additionolly, the proposed building
locotion will cost o shodow over the cornmunity pool, impocting our obility to enjoy it
throughout the doy.
I implore you to deny this proposed project for the sofety of myself ond ofhers in my
community.
Sinc
Nicole Heyninck

From:
PDD Long Range Planning
To:
Nick Klimek
Subject:
FW: Z-90-22-4
Date:
Monday, March 6, 2023 8:52:58 AM
Thank you,
Sarah Stockham
Planner III
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: 602-261-8701
sarah.stockham@phoenix.gov
-----Original Message-----
From: SLATE MILONECK <slatebyphone@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2023 6:18 PM
To: PDD Long Range Planning <pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Z-90-22-4
I am a concerned resident of the Avalon neighborhood. I  concerned that the current project to re zone the culdesac
off of Thomas rd is going to create issues.
While I think the interests of the development plan are noble and needed, I, like others, am concerned for two main
reasons.
Issue one: traffic!
Ever since Starbucks entered the neighborhood it has created traffic issues. There are too many vehicles trying to
crisscross for left turns along Thomas road which leads to several accidents monthly if not weekly. Adding a multi
family residence up this culdesac is NOT going to help curb this traffic congestion and if anything is going to add to
difficulties for us neighbors and any new residents or staff the project may add onto.
Issue two: proposed height.
The development is going to interfere with our view of the horizon and the features we try to enjoy. Meaningless to
you I’m sure. Nonethe less this will obscure the view we’ve come to know for the last twenty years here.
Number three: I can’t help but think that with all “good intentions”, this development will come to change over the
years and not be all that was promised. And being the skeptic that I am, and usually accurately so, this project will
eventually, in years probably decline in upkeep and leave the neighborhood tainted with issues that can’t be
foreseen.
Please reconsider the plans for this project at this location. Consider a more open section of property, perhaps down
around McDowell road?
Thanks, Slate

From:
PDD Long Range Planning
To:
Nick Klimek
Subject:
FW: Public Comment: Rezoning Case Z-90-22-4
Date:
Monday, March 6, 2023 8:53:05 AM
 
 
Thank you,
 
Sarah Stockham
Planner III
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: 602-261-8701
sarah.stockham@phoenix.gov
 
From: Taylor Shell <90.taylor.michael@gmail.com> 
Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2023 8:12 PM
To: PDD Long Range Planning <pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Public Comment: Rezoning Case Z-90-22-4
 
Hello, my name is Taylor Shell and I am a property owner in the 1800 block of E.
Pinchot Ave. 
 
First and foremost, I wholeheartedly support the mission of Save the Family, and
believe the work of their organization would be an excellent fit for our community. I
also support the much needed addition of affordable housing in a centrally located
area of Phoenix. 
 
However, I have numerous reservations about the proposal, and thus cannot support
it at this time.
 
I am concerned about a potential bait and switch regarding the intended use of the
property. To my knowledge the proposed use is not guaranteed to be solely for the
use of Save the Family, and no commitment has been made as to how long this site
is dedicated to the sole use of Save The Family. The last thing the community wants
is for this rezoning to be green lit, and another use such as a drug rehab facility
occupies the development.
 
The rezoning proposal would allow for structures of up to 4 stories, which absolutely
does not fit in with the character of the community and surrounding land uses. The
area bound by Thomas Road, 16th Street, Osborn Road, and State Route 51 is
primarily 1 and 2 story structures. The three exceptions to this are:
The 3 story Life Storage facility at 16th St. and Flower
The 3-story office building on Osborn Road just west of 18th St.
And the 4-story office building at 16th Street and Flower.

The aforementioned structures are directly on 16th street or Osborn road, both major
thoroughfares. The site of the rezoning proposal is not on Thomas but rather tucked
in at the end of a culdesac on 18th Place.
 
A four-story building surrounded by 1 and 2 story land uses is not a cohesive fit with
this community and would create unwanted, visual and privacy impact. This project
would be far more amenable to the community if the developer were to limit the
development to 2 stories. Perhaps the parking could be situated below grade to
maximize use of the lots and allow for a sufficient number of units without being
detrimental to the surrounding residential properties.
 
My other reservation is regarding traffic impacts. Thomas Road from 16th Street to
SR51 is a hostile environment for both pedestrians and vehicles. The addition of
vehicle traffic would only exacerbate the numerous points of conflict between
Children’s, Abrazo, Starbucks, the Villa de Tomas community, and 18th street. We
cannot add more traffic to this stretch of Thomas without modifying the flow of
vehicular movements, which in itself may be an insurmountable task.
 
While Phoenix certainly needs more affordable housing in tandem with high-quality
resources, this project as it stands currently does not receive my support, and I urge
that this rezoning proposal be denied.
 
Thank you,
Taylor Shell

From:
Caitlin Tuffin Gaspar
To:
Elias Valencia
Subject:
Case Number: Z-90-22
Date:
Monday, March 6, 2023 9:29:41 AM
Good morning Elias,
I am a resident of 1701 E Catalina Dr and I’m writing to express concerns with the rezoning of
case Z-90-22.
Rezoning of this area will create significant traffic safety issues. This area is at the end of a cul
de sac. There is a Starbucks on the corner and it is across from the Phoenix Children’s hospital
emergency entrance. The Starbucks generates significant traffic and there is no traffic light at
the corner. The Starbucks is a  busy business and many cars are coming in going in the
morning hours. If this rezoning is to go through, new tenants and delivery traffic will only
have one way of egress which is next to the very busy Starbucks and across from the Phoenix
Children’s emergency entrance. Often in the morning I see cars lined up around Starbucks and
others waiting to turn into the Hospitals emergency entrance. It is already an incredibly busy
area and allowing for this rezoning will only increase traffic safety concerns.
I have heard concerns from neighbors that this rezoning  will limit emergency access for the
abutting businesses and homes.
Additionally I am concerned that the builders method of rezoning may not be transparent
because once it is rezoned the builder could change the scope so long as it fits within the new
zoning requirements.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Gaspar

From:
PDD Long Range Planning
To:
Nick Klimek
Subject:
FW: Re zoning of 18 th place
Date:
Monday, March 6, 2023 1:05:54 PM
Thank you,
Sarah Stockham
Planner III
City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: 602-261-8701
sarah.stockham@phoenix.gov
-----Original Message-----
From: Spyros Scocos <azspyros@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 12:51 PM
To: PDD Long Range Planning <pdd.longrange@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Re zoning of 18 th place
As I am not available to attend or speak, as a home owner on Pinchot Ave I am against doing this project, we have
enough issues with some rental units degrading the neighborhood as well as depreciating the value of our homes, I
feel there are better areas that need re zoning that this project would fit into.
Sent from my iPhone

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Subject:
FW: Rezoning Case Z-90-22-4
From: Cheney, Kirk <Kirk.Cheney@pennantservices.com>  
Sent: March 13, 2023 10:14 AM 
To: PDD Zoning <zoning@phoenix.gov> 
Subject: Rezoning Case Z‐90‐22‐4 
Hello, 
I represent Rose Court Senior Living (2935 N. 18th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85016) in connection with rezoning case Z‐90‐22‐4.  
Rose Court disagrees with the Encanto Village Planning Committee’s decision to recommend rezoning. Rose Court 
requests time at the April 13, 2023 Planning Commission Hearing to present its objections to the proposed project. 
Please include me in any communications or notices relating to the April 13 meeting.  
Thank you, 
Kirk Cheney 
kcheney@pennantservices.com