Attachment C - VPC Summary - Z-86-22-8.pdf
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-86-22-8 Date of VPC Meeting March 13, 2023 Request From A-1 TOD-2 (1.59 acres) and R-4 TOD-2 (0.80 acres) Request To WU Code T5:5 GW (1.59 acres) and WU Code T4:3 GW (0.80 acres) Proposed Use Multifamily residential Location Approximately 250 feet east of the northeast corner of 25th Street and Washington Street VPC Recommendation Approval, per the staff recommendation VPC Vote 13-0 VPC DISCUSSION: No members of the public registered to speak on this item. Ms. Sarah Stockham, staff, provided an overview of the request including the location of the request, existing and proposed zoning districts and surrounding land uses. Ms. Stockham displayed the site plan and elevations for the multifamily project and shared the proposal has received one letter of opposition to date. Ms. Stockham shared the staff findings and hearing schedule and stated that staff recommends approval subject to stipulations. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Taylor Earl, representing the applicant with Earl & Curley, provided an overview of the proposed rezoning request. Mr. Earl summarized the surrounding land uses noting the commercial uses and light rail along Washington Street and residential uses along Adams Street. Mr. Earl summarized the proposed transect districts and added that the proposed development would have a maximum height of 40 feet. Mr. Earl added that the proposal would include affordable housing and accept housing assistance. Mr. Earl noted that high density housing is appropriate adjacent to the light rail. Mr. Earl displayed the site plan noting the building frontages, building configuration, and open space. Mr. Earl displayed the building elevation and noted the variation in materials, and enhanced building facades. Mr. Earl concluded the presentation by summarizing the Walkable Urban Code and stated that the proposal would match the transect districts found in the Gateway TOD Policy Plan. ATTACHMENT C Central City Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-86-22-8 March 13, 2023 Page 2 City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE Eva Olivas asked for clarification on site access. Mr. Earl stated that an access point would be located on Washington Street and another on Adams Street. Mr. Earl added that the majority of the traffic would occur on Washington Street. Ms. Olivas asked if a traffic study was conducted for the proposal. Mr. Earl stated that a traffic study was not required. Ms. Olivas asked when the percent of affordable units would be finalized and if the developer was required to maintain that percentage. Mr. Earl stated that a zoning district does not exist that requires affordable housing. Mr. Earl confirmed that the affordable housing is not stipulated but that it would be finalized when the development is completed. Brandon Hampton, the property owner, stated that he had and extensive background in affordable housing and that he was committed to providing affordable units. Ms. Olivas asked for the projected rental rates. Mr. Hampton stated that the current rate would be approximately $1,000- $1,400 depending on unit type. Mr. Hampton stated that the rate could fluctuate depending on the date of completion. Ms. Olivas voiced her support for attainable rental rates and her discomfort at the owner not committing to a set number of affordable units. Darlene Martinez asked if guest parking would be available and asked for clarification on the parking configuration. Mr. Earl stated that the proposal will have surface parking and that the proposal accounted for guest and resident parking. Ms. Martinez asked if there was a residential use bisecting the north portion of the proposed development. Mr. Earl confirmed that a residential property was located along the north portion of the property. Mr. Earl added that they had tried to obtain the property, but the property owner declined to sell. Mr. Earl noted that landscaping would be provided around the property. Ms. Martinez voiced her support regarding Ms. Olivas comments on affordable housing. Cyndy Gaughan requested the bicycle parking be centralized to add an extra level of protection. Ms. Gaughan asked for more information regarding rental assistance to adults leaving foster care and veterans. Mr. Hampton stated that veterans have access to HUD-VASH vouchers for housing assistance. Mr. Hampton added that emergency vouchers are available as well and that he has worked closely with Section 8. Mr. Hampton stated that their program also assisted aged out youth to become an independent adult by providing housing and services. Ms. Gaughan asked if there were ties to the organizations regarding seniors and veterans. Mr. Hampton stated that they have ties with HUD-VASH and that they work with non-profits that serve seniors. Chair Nicholas Gonzales asked if there were any additional concerns from the property owner bisecting the north portion of the site. Mr. Earl stated that the property owner had not expressed any concerns. Chair Gonzales asked what percentage the developer would commit to affordable housing and vouchers. Chair Gonzales added that the information would be helpful to understand the unit break up. Mr. Earl stated that the percentage could fluctuate for several reasons, thus a percentage could not be Central City Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-86-22-8 March 13, 2023 Page 3 City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 provided. Mr. Earl noted that Mr. Hampton has an extensive background in affordable housing programs and is committed to providing affordable housing to the community. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. APPLICANT RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT None. FLOOR/PUBLIC DISCUSSION CLOSED: COMMITTEE DISCUSSION Eva Olivas commented that she hoped the applicant will be a good neighbor to the site along Adams Street that is surrounded by the subject property. MOTION Jeff Sherman made a motion to recommend approval of Z-86-22-8 per the staff recommendation. Rachel Frazier Johnson seconded the motion. VOTE 13-0, Motion to recommend approval of Z-86-22-8 per the staff recommendation passed, with Committee Members Burns, Gaughan, Greenman, R. Johnson, Lockhart, Martinez, Nervis, Olivas, Rainey, Sherman, Sonoskey, Uss, and Gonzalez in favor. STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION: None.