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ADDENDUM A 
Staff Report Z-68-22-6 
January 20, 2023 
Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning 
Committee Meeting Date: 
Planning Commission Hearing Date: 
Request From: 
Request To: 
Proposed Use: 
Location: 
Owner: 
Applicant: 
Representative:  
Staff Recommendation: 
December 19, 2022 
January 23, 2023  
January 5, 2023  
February 2, 2023 
CP/GCP (Commerce Park District, 
General Commerce Park Option) 
(14.33 acres) 
C-2 HGT/WVR DNS/WVR
(Intermediate Commercial, Height 
Waiver, Density Waiver) (14.33 acres) 
Multifamily residential with a height and 
density waiver 
Approximately 1,500 feet south of the 
southeast corner of 50th Street and 
Ray Road 
P8 Phoenix Foothills, LLC 
Dennis M. Newcombe, Gammage & 
Burnham, PLC 
Manjula M. Vaz, Gammage & Burnham, 
PLC 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
The purpose of this addendum is to modify the stipulation language for Stipulation 
No. 18.d regarding flood control management, at the request of the applicant. The 
subject site is located within Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) called Zone A, on 
panel 2705M of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated June 26, 2020. The 
request is to include a Letter of Map Change (LOMC) instead of a Conditional Letter 
of Map Revision (CLOMR). This request was reviewed and approved by the 
Floodplain Management Section of the Street Transportation Department. In addition, 
since the staff report was published on December 19, 2022, staff has received one 
letter in support which is included as an attachment.  
Staff recommends approver per the modified stipulation in bold font below. 
1.
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date
Attachment C

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stamped September 21, 2022, as modified by the following and as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a.  
Building elevations adjacent and oriented to public streets shall contain 
a minimum of 25% brick, masonry, stone, or another exterior accent 
material that exhibits quality and durability.  
 
 
 
 
b.  
All ground floor units adjacent to 50th Street shall have individual 
porches or patios oriented to the street.  
 
 
2.  
The development shall be limited to a maximum of 417 dwelling units.  
 
 
3. 
A minimum of six amenities shall be provided and distributed throughout the site 
which may include but are not limited to pools, dog parks, barbeques, ramadas, 
and tot lots with shade equipment as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
4.  
A minimum of 8% of the gross project area shall be retained as common open 
space, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
5. 
A minimum 34,000-square foot open space area shall be centrally located within 
the development.  
 
 
6. 
Prior to final site plan approval, the developer shall include with the building 
plans submitted for Phoenix Building Construction Code compliance review 
certification by a registered Professional Engineer or registered Professional 
Architect in the State of Arizona demonstrating the average indoor noise levels 
of the residential units shall not exceed a decibel day night-level (DNL) of 45 
decibels, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7.  
A perimeter wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided along the I-10 
freeway. This wall shall include material and textural differences, such as stucco 
and/or split face block with a decorative element, such as tile or stamped design, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
8.  
All required landscape setbacks shall be planted with minimum 25% 2-inch 
caliper and minimum 75% 3-inch caliper, drought tolerant trees, planted 20 feet 
on center or in equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.  
  
 
9. 
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.  
 
 
10. All uncovered surface parking spaces shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch

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caliper large canopy drought tolerant shade trees. Landscaping shall be 
dispersed throughout the uncovered surface parking spaces, to achieve a 
minimum 25% shade at maturity, as approved by Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
11. Pedestrian pathways shall be provided to connect building entrances, public 
sidewalks, and community amenities, using the most direct route for 
pedestrians, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. Where pedestrian pathways 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.  
 
 
13. A minimum of 20 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U 
and/or artistic racks located near open space areas 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.  
 
 
14. The developer shall maintain the existing detached sidewalk landscape area 
located between the back of curb and sidewalk along 50th Street and replenish it 
to the following standards, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.  
 
 
 
 
a. 
Drought tolerant shrubs and vegetative groundcovers maintained to a 
maximum height of 24 inches to provide a minimum of 75% live 
coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
15. The developer shall submit a Traffic Impact Analysis for this development. The 
TIA shall include a pedestrian crossing demand and circulation analysis along 
50th Street. The developer shall be required to fund and construct pedestrian 
crossing if required by the approved TIA. No preliminary approval of plans shall 
be granted until the study has been reviewed and approved by the city. 
 
 
16. The developer shall provide secured bicycle parking for residents as required by 
Chapter 13, Section 1307 H of the Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
17. The developer shall construct all streets within and adjacent to the development

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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. This parcel is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) called Zone A, on panel 
2705M 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.  
Elevation Certification (FEMA Form 086-0-33) based on construction 
plans must be received and approved by Floodplain Management prior 
to issuance of Grading & Drainage permit. In Zone A, a base flood 
elevation determination letter (sample letter is provided by Floodplain 
Management upon request) and exhibit will also be required prior to 
issuance of Grading & Drainage permit.   
 
 
 
 
*d. 
The developers shall provide a FEMA approved CLOMR-F or CLOMR 
CLOMC or LOMC prior to issuance of a Grading and Drainage permit. 
CLOMR-F and CLOMR CLOMC or LOMC also requires the following 
compliance with Section 7 & 9 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) 
 
 
19. 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. 
 
 
20.  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. 
 
Exhibits 
Community Correspondence (1 page)

2390 E. CAMELBACK RD., STE 305 | PHOENIX, AZ 85016 |  TEL 602.957.8300  |  FAX 602.957.2806  |  WWW.VIAWESTGROUP.COM 
December 28, 2022 
Gammage & Burnham 
40 North Central Avenue 
20th Floor 
Phoenix, AZ 85004 
Attention: Manjula M.Vaz 
RE: 50/Ray redevelopment 
Dear Manjula, 
We want to express our support for the rezoning and redevelopment of the 50/Ray project at 14601 South 50th 
Street in Phoenix.  We are in favor of the new zoning to allow multifamily housing and the development of the 
new community on the site. 
Please keep me updated and if you have any questions please contact me. 
Sincerely, 
Brad Dales 
Asset Manager 
VWP Realty as managing agent for 
Foothill CC, LLC