Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-61-22-7.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
March 2, 2023 
ITEM NO: 14 
DISTRICT NO.: 7
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-61-22-7
Location: 
Southeast corner of 9th Avenue and Fillmore Street 
From: 
C-3 CMOD, P-1, and R-5 RI
To: 
WU Code T5:5 CMOD and WU Code T5:5 
Acreage:
3.24
Proposal:
Multifamily residential
Applicant: 
Trumont Group Arizona, LLC 
Owner: 
Mercy Hill Development, LLC 
Representative: 
Alan Beaudoin, Norris Design 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Central City 1/9/2023 Continued to February 13, 2023. Vote: 12-3-1.  
Central City 2/13/2023 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 8-6.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Central City Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Mangum made a MOTION to approve Z-61-22-7, per the Central 
City Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Mangum 
 
Second: Gorraiz 
Vote: 6-1-1 (Perez) (Howard conflict) 
Absent: Simon  
 
Opposition Present: Yes 
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.
ATTACHMENT D

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. 
 
 
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. 
 
 
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. 
 
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