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Staff Report: Z-61-22-7 
December 30, 2022 
Central City Village Planning 
Committee Hearing Date: 
January 9, 2023 
Planning Commission Hearing Date: 
February 2, 2023 
Request From: 
C-3 CMOD (General Commercial, Capitol
Mall Overlay District) (1.37 acres),
P-1 (Passenger Automobile Parking,
Limited) (0.19 acres), and
R-5 RI (Multifamily Residence District,
Residential Infill District) (1.68 acres) 
Request To: 
WU Code T5:5 CMOD (Walkable Urban 
Code, Transect 5:5 District, Capitol Mall 
Overlay District) (1.37 acres) and 
WU Code T5:5 (Walkable Urban Code, 
Transect 5:5 District) (1.87 acres) 
Proposed Use: 
Multifamily residential 
Location: 
Southeast corner of 9th Avenue and 
Fillmore Street 
Owner: 
Mercy Hill Development, LLC 
Applicant: 
Trumont Group Arizona 
Representative 
Alan Beaudoin, Norris Design 
Staff Recommendation: 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
General Plan Conformity 
General Plan Land Use Map Designation 
Commercial 
Street Map Classification 
Fillmore Street 
Collector 
Street 
22-foot south half street
9th Avenue 
Local 
Street 
30-foot east half street
Taylor Street 
Local 
Street 
38-foot north half street
ATTACHMENT B

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General Plan Conformity 
CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES CORE VALUE; TRANSIT ORIENTED 
DEVELOPMENT; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Encourage high-density housing and 
high intensity employment uses to locate adjacent or close to transit stations 
per adopted transit district plans. 
 
The site is located within the Capitol Extension Transit Oriented Development (TOD) 
area and within half-mile of the planned light rail station at 7th Avenue and 
Washington Street / Jefferson Street. The proposed multifamily development is 
appropriate at this location given the site’s proximity to high-capacity transit, the 
downtown area, and location within a TOD area. 
 
CREATE AN EVEN MORE VIBRANT DOWNTOWN CORE VALUE; 
SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS; DESIGN PRINCIPLES: Encourage new 
development to maintain the existing streetscape patterns to preserve the 
character of the area; Encourage the development of height transition and 
design standards that support new development while enhancing the integrity 
and livability of established neighborhoods. 
 
The subject site directly abuts Downtown Code zoning and consists of the majority of 
a block immediately west of downtown. The establishment of the Walkable Urban 
(WU) Code on the site will allow for new housing adjacent to downtown with design 
standards and a transition in height that enhance the integrity and livability of the 
neighborhood. 
 
BUILD THE SUSTAINABLE DESERT CITY CORE VALUE; TREES AND SHADE; 
DESIGN PRINCIPLE: Integrate trees and shade into the design of new 
development and redevelopment projects throughout Phoenix. 
 
As stipulated, the proposed development will provide shaded detached sidewalks on 
all three street frontages, which will reduce the urban heat island effect while also 
improving thermal comfort to site users and the surrounding neighborhood. 
 
 
Applicable Plans, Overlays and Initiatives 
Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework – See Background 
Item No. 3. 
 
Capitol Mall Overlay District – See Background Item No. 7. 
 
Housing Phoenix Plan – See Background Item No. 8.  
 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan – See Background Item No. 9. 
 
Complete Streets Guiding Principles – See Background Item No. 10. 
 
Tree and Shade Master Plan – See Background Item No. 11.

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Applicable Plans, Overlays and Initiatives 
Zero Waste PHX – See Background Item No. 12. 
 
Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning 
 
Land Use 
Zoning 
On Site 
Church 
R-5 RI, C-3 CMOD, P-1  
North (across Fillmore 
Street) 
Single-family and 
multifamily residential, 
and parking 
R-5 RI, R-5 RI (Approved 
R-3), P-1, P-1 (Approved 
R-3) 
Southeast 
Multifamily residential 
C-3 CMOD 
South (across Taylor 
Street) 
Warehouse 
C-3 CMOD ACOD 
East 
Commercial retail 
DTC-Commercial Corridor 
West (across 9th Avenue) 
Single-family and 
multifamily residential, 
and parking 
R-5 RI, P-1 
 
 
Walkable Urban Code 
T5:5 
*variance required or 
design alternative 
Standards 
Requirements 
Provisions on the 
Proposed Site Plan 
Gross Acreage 
N/A 
3.24 
Total Number of Units 
No maximum 
122 
Density 
No maximum 
37.65 dwelling units 
per acre 
Building Height 
 56-foot maximum 
50 feet (Met) 
Min. Parking – Per Section 
702 
• 10% reduction when 
greater than 1,320 feet 
from a light rail stop 
202 spaces 
 
202 spaces (Met) 
Bicycle Parking – Per 
Section 1307.H.6.d 
• Minimum 0.25 per 
residential unit, with a 
maximum of 50 required 
spaces 
50 spaces 
 
Not specified

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Walkable Urban Code 
T5:5 
*variance required or 
design alternative 
Standards 
Requirements 
Provisions on the 
Proposed Site Plan 
Main Building Setbacks 
Fillmore Street (Primary 
Frontage) 
12-foot maximum 
Main Building: 10 feet 
(Met) 
 
Carriage Units: 9 feet 
(Met) 
9th Avenue (Secondary 
Frontage)  
10-foot maximum 
10 feet (Met) 
Taylor Street (Secondary 
Frontage) 
10-foot maximum 
10 feet (Met) 
Side/Rear (East/South) 
0-foot minimum 
Not specified 
Parking Setbacks 
Fillmore Street (Primary 
Frontage) 
30-foot minimum or behind 
building 
Behind building (Met) 
9th Avenue (Secondary 
Frontage)  
20-foot minimum, 10-foot 
landscape setback from street 
right-of-way 
Behind building (Met) 
Taylor Street (Secondary 
Frontage) 
20-foot minimum, 10-foot 
landscape setback from street 
right-of-way 
20-foot setback, 20-
foot landscape 
setback (Met)  
Side/Rear (East/South) 
0-foot minimum 
Not specified 
Lot Requirements 
Lot Coverage 
80 percent maximum 
38 percent (Met) 
Primary Building Frontage 
(Fillmore Street) 
70 percent minimum  
85 percent (Met) 
Secondary Building 
Frontage (9th Avenue) 
50 percent minimum 
90 percent (Met) 
Secondary Building 
Frontage (Taylor Street) 
50 percent minimum 
56 percent (Met) 
Open Space 
5 percent minimum 
5.5 percent (Met) 
Frontage Types Allowed 
Primary and Secondary 
Building Frontages 
All frontages or alternative 
frontages per Section 
1305.B.1.c 
Fillmore Street: 
Arcade (Met) 
 
9th Avenue and 
Taylor Street: 
Storefront (Met)

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Background/Issues/Analysis 
 
SUBJECT SITE 
1. This request is to rezone a 3.24-acre site located at the southeast corner of 9th 
Avenue and Fillmore Street from C-3 CMOD (General Commercial, Capitol Mall 
Overlay District), P-1 (Passenger Automobile Parking, Limited), and R-5 RI 
(Multifamily Residence District, Residential Infill District) to WU Code T5:5 
(Walkable Urban Code, Transect 5:5) and WU Code T5:5 CMOD (Walkable 
Urban Code, Transect 5:5, Capitol Mall Overlay District) to allow multifamily 
residential use. The subject site is located directly west of downtown and 
developed with the Mercy Hill Church and accessory surface parking. 
  
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP DESIGNATIONS 
 2. The subject site and properties to the north and south are designated as 
Commercial on the General Plan Land Use Map. West of the subject site, across 
9th Avenue, is designated as Residential 10 to 15 dwelling units per acre. 
Abutting the subject site to the east is designated as Mixed Use. 
 
The proposed zoning district, WU Code T5:5, allows multifamily residential uses, 
as well as a range of commercial uses. Therefore, the proposal is consistent with 
the General Plan Land Use Map designation of Commercial. 
 
 General Plan Land Use Map, Source: Planning and Development Department

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3.  Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework 
 The Transit Oriented Development 
Strategic Policy Framework is part of 
the city’s General Plan which identified 
planning typologies to describe urban 
environments. The subject site is within 
half-mile of the planned light rail station 
at 7th Avenue and Washington Street / 
Jefferson Street. The identified 
environment for the station is Medium 
Urban Center. Medium Urban Center is 
a place type characterized by medium 
intensity with building heights typically 
from three to six stories with incentive 
heights of up to 10 stories. Land uses 
may include destination retail and 
entertainment, mid-rise living, and low-
rise office employment. The proposed 
four-story residential development is 
consistent with the Medium Urban 
Center placetype, given the distance 
from the station and the neighborhood 
context. 
 
 
TOD Strategic Policy Framework 
Placetypes, Source: Planning and 
Development Department 
 
  
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND SURROUNDING ZONING 
4. The subject site is currently developed 
with the Mercy Hill Church, which 
contains several buildings, and 
accessory surface parking with a mix of 
zoning, including C-3, R-5 RI, and P-1. 
The surrounding area contains a mix of 
uses, including warehouses and 
multifamily residential within a C-3 
district to the south, residential uses 
within R-5 RI zoning to the west and 
north, and commercial retail within the 
Downtown Code to the east. 
 
 
Zoning Aerial Map, Source: Planning and 
Development Department 
 
PROPOSAL 
5. The proposed T5:5 District is described as a medium-high-intensity mixed-use 
fabric characterized by a broad mix of buildings that integrate retail, offices, live-
work, and residential units. As shown on the conceptual site plan attached as an 
exhibit, the proposal is to redevelop the property into a new four-story multifamily

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residential building with a total of 122 dwelling units. The development will be 
designed with frontages near the streets to create a pedestrian-friendly 
environment with surface parking located in the rear of the site. Vehicular access 
will be through driveways on Fillmore Street and Taylor Street. In order to 
guarantee access to the sidewalk for residents, Stipulation No. 2 requires the 
building to provide a minimum of one common entry for each street frontage.  
  
6. Section 1304.C of the Zoning Ordinance requires that all sides of a building 
exhibit design continuity and multiple exterior accent materials. The provided 
conceptual elevations attached as an exhibit show multiple exterior accent 
colors, materials, and design continuity throughout all sides of the building. 
Additionally, the conceptual building elevations demonstrate retention of 
architectural features of the existing church on the subject site, including a 
ground floor brick arcade with arches along Fillmore Street and several tower 
features. Therefore, staff recommends Stipulation No. 1 to require inclusion of 
these features in the new development, creating an enhanced design with an 
architectural connection to the past. 
  
AREA PLANS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS, AND INITIATIVES 
7. Capitol Mall Overlay District 
The southern portion of the subject site is within the Capitol Mall Overlay District. 
The Capitol Mall Overlay District acknowledges the varied uses of the area 
including governmental offices, industrial and commercial businesses, and 
historic residences. The purpose of this district is to prevent a concentration of 
certain uses which can restrict businesses and residences from functioning 
normally and contributes to the deterioration of the business and living 
environment, the downgrading of property values, and the diminishment of 
health, safety and general welfare conditions in the area. 
 
 
Capitol Mall Overlay District Map, Source: Planning and Development Department

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8. Housing Phoenix Plan  
In June 2020, the Phoenix City Council approved the Housing Phoenix Plan. 
This Plan contains policy initiatives for the development and preservation of 
housing with a vision of creating a stronger and more vibrant Phoenix through 
increased housing options for residents at all income levels and family sizes. 
Phoenix’s rapid population growth and housing underproduction has led to a 
need for over 163,000 new housing units. Current shortages of housing supply 
relative to demand are a primary reason why housing costs are increasing. The 
proposed development supports the Plan’s goal of preserving or creating 50,000 
housing units by 2030 by contributing to a variety housing types that will address 
the supply shortage. 
  
9. Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan 
The City of Phoenix adopted the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan in 2014 to 
guide the development of its Bikeway System and supportive infrastructure. The 
Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan supports options for both short- and long-
term bicycle parking as a means of promoting bicyclist traffic to a variety of 
destinations. Per Section 1307.H of the Zoning Ordinance and as stipulated, the 
development will provide bicycle parking for residents and guests, in addition to 
providing a bicycle repair station, encouraging the use of biking as an alternative 
mode of transportation. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 3. 
  
10. Complete Streets Guiding Principles 
In 2014, the City of Phoenix City Council adopted the Complete Streets Guiding 
Principles. The principles are intended to promote improvements that provide an 
accessible, safe, connected transportation system to include all modes, such as 
bicycles, pedestrians, transit, and vehicles. The proposal includes shaded, 
detached sidewalks which will increase the thermal comfort for those walking to 
and from nearby transit and those patronizing local businesses, as addressed in 
Stipulation Nos. 4 and 5. The proposal also includes bicycle parking and a repair 
station, as required in Stipulation No. 3.  
  
11.  Tree and Shade Master Plan 
The Tree and Shade Master Plan encourages treating the urban forest as 
infrastructure to ensure the trees are an integral part of the City’s planning and 
development process. Sidewalks on the street frontages should be detached 
from the curbs to allow trees to be planted on both sides of the sidewalk to 
provide thermal comfort for pedestrians and to reduce the urban heat island 
effect. The Walkable Urban Code requires detached sidewalks along street 
frontages and a 75 percent minimum shade requirement for public sidewalks and 
internal pedestrian pathways. The proposal will maintain the existing detached 
sidewalks along 9th Avenue and Taylor Street, replenishing the landscaping 
behind the back of curb, and a new detached sidewalk along Fillmore Street. 
These are addressed in Stipulation Nos. 4 and 5.

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12. Zero Waste PHX 
The City of Phoenix is committed to its waste diversion efforts and has set a goal 
to become a zero-waste city, as part of the city’s overall 2050 Environmental 
Sustainability Goals. One of the ways Phoenix can achieve this is to improve and 
expand its recycling and other waste diversion programs. Section 716 of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance establishes standards to encourage the provision of 
recycling containers for multifamily, commercial and mixed-use developments 
meeting certain criteria. The proposed development will incorporate recycling 
containers within the community. 
  
COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY 
13. At the time this staff report was written, staff has received two letters in 
opposition to this request. Concerns include a desire for preservation of the 
existing structure and negative impacts of the proposed development on the 
historic character of the surrounding area. 
 
 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMENTS 
14. The Street Transportation Department commented that the developer shall 
maintain and replenish the existing landscape area within the right-of-way along 
9th Avenue and Taylor Street, that the developer shall construct a detached 
sidewalk along Fillmore Street, that the developer shall submit a traffic impact 
analysis, and that the developer shall construct all required street improvements 
within and adjacent to the development, including complying with ADA 
standards. These are addressed in Stipulation Nos. 4 through 7.  
 
 
15. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department has noted the property has 
existing water and sewer mains that can potentially serve the proposed 
development, however water capacity is a dynamic condition that can change 
over time due to a variety of factors. 
  
16. The Public Transit Department commented that the development should provide 
direct access to the sidewalk through common entries to ensure pedestrian-
oriented access for residents of the building. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 
2. 
  
17. The Aviation Department commented that the property owner shall record a 
Notice to Prospective Purchasers of Proximity to Airport in order to disclose the 
existence, and operational characteristics of City of Phoenix Sky Harbor 
International Airport (PHX) to future owners or tenants of the property. This is 
addressed in Stipulation No. 8. 
  
18.  The Fire Department commented that there were no anticipated issues with the 
case, but that the buildings shall comply with the Phoenix Fire Code.

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19. The Historic Preservation Office commented that the existing structure is subject 
to a 30-day demolition review because it is a historic-age building. At the time 
this staff report was written, the developer filed a demolition permit, which was 
reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission on October 17, 2022. The 
Commission declined to hold a vote regarding initiation of historic designation for 
the property. 
  
OTHER 
20. The site has not been identified as being archaeologically sensitive. However, in 
the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, all 
ground disturbing activities must cease within 33-feet of the discovery and the 
City of Phoenix Archaeology Office must be notified immediately and allowed 
time to properly assess the materials. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 9. 
  
21. Staff has not received a completed form for the Waiver of Claims for Diminution 
in Value of Property under Proposition 207 (A.R.S. 12-1131 et seq.), as required 
by the rezoning application process. Therefore, a stipulation has been added to 
require the form be completed and submitted prior to preliminary site plan 
approval. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 10. 
  
22. Development and use of the site is subject to all applicable codes and 
ordinances. Zoning approval does not negate other ordinance requirements. 
Zoning adjustments, abandonments or other formal actions may also be 
required. 
 
Findings 
 
1. 
The proposal is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation and 
with the Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework vision for this 
area. 
  
2. 
The proposal provides a new multifamily housing option to contribute to the mix 
of housing types in the area and will help alleviate the housing shortage in 
Phoenix. 
  
3. 
As stipulated, the proposal will enhance connectivity in the immediate vicinity by 
providing pedestrian, bicycle, and shade amenities consistent with the TOD 
Strategic Policy Framework and other policy plans. 
 
Stipulations 
 
1. 
A ground floor brick arcade with arches along Fillmore Street and tower 
features along Fillmore and Taylor streets shall be provided, as depicted on 
the building elevations date stamped December 15, 2022 and as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department.

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2. 
A minimum of one common entry shall be provided for each street frontage, 
except for buildings where every unit has private entry directly to the street, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
3. 
The development shall incorporate bicycle infrastructure as described below 
and as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. All required bicycle parking for multifamily use, per Section 1307.H.6.d of 
the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, shall be secured parking. 
 
 
 
 
b.  Guest bicycle parking for multifamily residential use shall be provided at a 
minimum of 0.05 spaces per unit with a maximum of 50 spaces near 
entrances of buildings and installed per the requirements of Section 
1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. 
 
 
 
 
c. A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided on the site. The 
station shall include but not limited to: standard repair tools affixed to the 
station; a tire gauge and pump; and a bicycle repair stand which allows 
pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments to the bike, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
The developer shall maintain the existing width of the historic landscape area 
within the right-of-way along 9th Avenue and Taylor Street, and replenish the 
landscaping per the landscape standards of Section 1309 of the Zoning 
Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
5. 
The developer shall construct a minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk and a 
minimum 8-foot-wide landscape area between the back of curb and sidewalk 
along Fillmore Street with landscaping consistent with the landscape 
standards of Section 1309 of the Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment. 
 
 
6. 
The developer shall submit a Traffic Impact Analysis for this development. No 
preliminary approval of plans shall be granted until the study has been 
reviewed and approved by the city.

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7. 
The developer shall construct all streets within and adjacent to the 
development with paving, curb, gutter, sidewalks, 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. 
 
 
8. 
The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to future owners or 
tenants of the property. The form and content of such documents shall be 
according to the templates and instructions provided which have been 
reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. 
 
 
9. 
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. 
 
 
10. 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. 
 
Writer 
Anthony Grande 
December 30, 2022 
 
Team Leader 
Racelle Escolar 
 
 
Exhibits  
Sketch Map 
Aerial Map 
Conceptual Site Plan Date Stamped December 15, 2022 
Conceptual Elevations Date Stamped December 15, 2022 (2 pages) 
Community Correspondence (11 pages)

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District
Arts Culture
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JEFFERSON ST
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16TH ST
24TH ST
32ND ST
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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-61-22
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
3.24 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
*   Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
C-3 CMOD, P-1, R-5 RI
WU T5:5 CMOD, WU T5:5
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
20, N/A, 73
No Maximum, No Maximum
*   UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
24, N/A, 87
N/A, N/A
Trumont Group Arizona
DATE:
9/8/2022
REVISION DATES:
AERIAL PHOTO &
QUARTER SEC. NO.
QS 11-26
ZONING MAP
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REQUESTED CHANGE:
FROM: C-3 CMOD ( 1.37 a.c.)
P-1 ( 0.19 a.c.)
R-5 RI ( 1.68 a.c.)
TO:
WU T5:5 CMOD ( 1.37 a.c.)
WU T5:5 ( 1.87 a.c.)
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P-1
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Commercial 1
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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
I
APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-61-22
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
3.24 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
*   Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
C-3 CMOD, P-1, R-5 RI
WU T5:5 CMOD, WU T5:5
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
20, N/A, 73
No Maximum, No Maximum
*   UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
24, N/A, 87
N/A, N/A
Trumont Group Arizona
DATE:
9/8/2022
REVISION DATES:
AERIAL PHOTO &
QUARTER SEC. NO.
QS 11-26
ZONING MAP
F-8
REQUESTED CHANGE:
FROM: C-3 CMOD ( 1.37 a.c.)
P-1 ( 0.19 a.c.)
R-5 RI ( 1.68 a.c.)
TO:
WU T5:5 CMOD ( 1.37 a.c.)
WU T5:5 ( 1.87 a.c.)
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10/26/2022
TAYLOR STREET
(FACING NORTH)
BUILDING FRONTAGE REQUIRED: 50%  (WU T5:5)
BUILDING FRONTAGE PROVIDED: 56%
CARRIAGE UNITS FRONT FILLMORE. 
NO FRONTAGE ALONG TAYLOR.
50’
182’
FILLMORE STREET 
(FACING SOUTH)
BUILDING FRONTAGE REQUIRED: 70% (WU T5:5)
BUILDING FRONTAGE PROVIDED: 85%
158’
270’
30’
30’
 50’
BRICK ARCADE

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10/26/2022
PRIMARY STRUCTURE REAR
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BUILDING REAR IS INTERNAL TO SITE. 
NO FRONTAGE.
9TH AVENUE
(FACING EAST)
BUILDING FRONTAGE REQUIRED: 50% (WUT5:5)
BUILDING FRONTAGE PROVIDED: 90%
242’
50’
50’

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SEC 9TH AVE & FILLMORE STREET | CONCEPTUAL ELEVATIONS
10/26/2022
TAYLOR STREET
(FACING NORTH)
BUILDING FRONTAGE REQUIRED: 50%  (WU T5:5)
BUILDING FRONTAGE PROVIDED: 56%
CARRIAGE UNITS FRONT FILLMORE. 
NO FRONTAGE ALONG TAYLOR.
50’
182’
FILLMORE STREET 
(FACING SOUTH)
BUILDING FRONTAGE REQUIRED: 70% (WU T5:5)
BUILDING FRONTAGE PROVIDED: 85%
158’
270’
30’
30’
 50’
BRICK ARCADE

SEC 9TH AVE & FILLMORE STREET | CONCEPTUAL ELEVATIONS
10/26/2022
PRIMARY STRUCTURE REAR
(FACING WEST)
BUILDING REAR IS INTERNAL TO SITE. 
NO FRONTAGE.
9TH AVENUE
(FACING EAST)
BUILDING FRONTAGE REQUIRED: 50% (WUT5:5)
BUILDING FRONTAGE PROVIDED: 90%
242’
50’
50’

From:
beatrice moore
To:
PDD Long Range Planning
Cc:
beatrice moore
Subject:
Fwd: MercyHill Church Development, 745 W. Fillmore Street
Date:
Saturday, November 12, 2022 1:28:44 PM
Attachments:
MercyHill Letter to Planning 111222.pdf
Mercyhill Church Site Concept.pdf
Mercyhill Church Site Norris Design Elevations.pdf
All -
Since Anthony Grande will be out of the office until December 4th, could you please make sure the attached e-mail and contents is included in his file on the Trumont Group MercyHill
redevelopment project, which I was told could possibly be on the December CCVPC agenda. Thank you.
Beatrice Moore
Begin forwarded message:
From: beatrice moore <muppetsrealmom@gmail.com>
Subject: MercyHill Church Development, 745 W. Fillmore Street
Date: November 12, 2022 at 1:15:20 PM MST
To: Yassamin Ansari <council.district.7@phoenix.gov>
Cc: Kate Gallego <mayor.gallego@phoenix.gov>, Aaron T Kane <aaron.kane@phoenix.gov>, Laura Pastor <council.district.4@phoenix.gov>, Deborah Stark
<council.district.3@phoenix.gov>, Ann O'Brien <council.district.1@phoenix.gov>, Carlos Garcia <council.district.8@phoenix.gov>, Betty Guardado <council.district.5@phoenix.gov>,
Jim Waring <council.district.2@phoenix.gov>, Sal DiCiccio <council.district.6@phoenix.gov>, Helana Ruter <helana.ruter@phoenix.gov>, Ashley Harder
<ashley@harderdevelopment.com>, Anthony M Grande <anthony.grande@phoenix.gov>, shane Essert <shane@trumontgroup.com>, Nancy Hill <itstheheat@gmail.com>, "g.g.
george" <gggfabgal@outlook.com>, James McPherson <jmcphersoniii@gmail.com>, Roger Brevoort <roger@trurealty.com>, Ryan Boyd <raboyd2@asu.edu>, bob graham
<rgraham@motleydesigngroup.com>
Dear Councilwoman Ansari -
Please find attached a letter from Grand Avenue Arts and Preservation regarding this proposed development in our neighborhood. 
I have also attached some photos of the interior of the 1946 church sanctuary; the 1946 red brick colonnades; and the 1956 red brick bell tower. Also, included are the most current plans
we have from Trumont Group for their project. 
And here is a link to a Fox New 10 interview regarding preservation of a portion of the original church buildings that was taped on 11/08/22 (the segment starts at the 13:45
mark: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1141314 [fox10phoenix.com]).
Thank you in advance for your time in reviewing the attachments.
Best Regards,
Beatrice Moore, Director
Grand Avenue Arts & Preservation
602.391.4016
muppetsrealmom@gmail.com

Beatrice Moore, Director
Grand Avenue Arts & Preservation
602.391.4016
muppetsrealmom@gmail.com

From:
gggfabgal@outlook.com
To:
Sarah Stockham
Cc:
Geno Koman
Subject:
Fw: Request
Date:
Monday, November 14, 2022 3:48:46 PM
Attachments:
MercyHill Church property.doc
Hi Sarah,
Here is the letter I wish to have distributed to the Central City Village Planning Committee.
Thank you,
GGG
I sent the attached to Councilwoman Ansari and the planners for the MercyHill Church, and
have been asked by the Grand Avenue group to send it to you and the members of the Central
City Planning Committee.
Would greatly appreciate it if you will ensure that the members of Central City Village Planning
Committee receive it prior to the meeting where they will consider the subject of MercyHill
Church.  
I am a member of Encanto Village Planning Committee, so understand the responsibility they
face in making a decision on this property.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
G.G. George

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Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition
HISTORIC FRANKLIN SCHOOL  
  
October 27, 2022
Via Email
RE: MercyHill Church property
Dear Councilwoman Ansari,
Grand Avenue and its environs have always been part of the idea that created Phoenix.  
The most cohesive part of its’ history is the portion from Five Points (Van Buren/7th
Avenue/and Grand) to Six Points (McDowell/19th Avenue/and Grand).
Prior to Grand being paved in 1888, it was called Lower Fort McDowell-Wickenburg 
Wagon Road. As I noted in my book, “The Arizona State Fair”, the neighborhood known 
today as the F.Q. Story Historic District was mapped in 1867- 68, and bounded on the 
west by the Lower Fort McDowell-Wickenburg Wagon Road.  By 1889, the Grand 
Avenue streetcar line extended to Six Points.  
The Story Historic District is adjacent to Fairview Place Historic District and Encanto-
Palmcroft Historic District, both of which are adjacent to the Del Norte Place Historic 
District.  Grand Avenue is also adjacent to Roosevelt, Oakland and Woodland Historic 
Districts. Anything that disturbs the historic setting of Grand Avenue has repercussions, 
like earthquake aftershocks, to affect the adjacent historic districts.  All of these 
elements are part of the undivided whole of Phoenix history.
The MercyHill Church was designed by Lescher & Mahoney as part of Phoenix’s post 
World War ll history in 1946.  The façade is remarkably similar to the pre-war Clubhouse 
at Encanto Park designed by the same firm.  As I wrote in another book, “Phoenix’s 
Greater Encanto-Palmcroft Neighborhood”, beneath a picture of the Encanto Park

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Clubhouse, “Completed in 1937 by the architectural firm of Lescher & Mahoney, it has a 
Spanish tile roof and an arched arcade.”  MercyHill Church has these same features.  
Encanto Park has been listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the 10 best parks in the U.S. 
 
The Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition (PHNC) is composed of people who live 
throughout the historic neighborhoods within the city.  We come together because we 
value the history of Phoenix, and we seek to share our love of our city’s historic 
neighborhoods to preserve not only the buildings, but also help stabilize and build 
strong communities.   
 
We are concerned about the damaging impact of this proposed project on the existing 
neighborhoods and the larger Grand Avenue community.  While the MercyHill Church 
may not be technically historical, it is certainly historically significant due to the original 
church design by Lescher & Mahoney.   
 
The Coalition is requesting that the church façade, the sanctuary, and the arched arcade 
be incorporated into the forthcoming development. These features could be blended 
into a signature design that could become a selling point for the redevelopment, and tie 
this development into the earlier history of Phoenix.   
 
We also request from the developer an agreement with the Grand Avenue Arts & 
Preservation (GAP), Grand Avenue Members Association (GAMA), and the Coalition 
stipulating these conditions prior to any demolition.   
 
Thank you for your time and attention to this information. 
 
G.G. George, President 
Encanto Citizens Association & 
Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition 
1102 W. Palm Lane 
602-252-3151