Attachment G - PC Summaries - GPA-CC-SM-1-26-7-8.pdf

ATTACHMENT G
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
AUGUST 6, 2026
ITEM NO: 4
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: GPA-CC-SM-1-26-7-8 (Companion Case GPA-CC-SM-2-26-7-8)
Request: Major General Plan Amendment for the Rio Salado District Policy Plan
(RIO PHX)
Location: The area generally bounded by Interstate 17 to the north, 32nd Street
to the east, Broadway Road to the south, and 19th Avenue to the west
Acreage: Approximately 4,364
Proposal: Rio Salado District Policy Plan (RIO PHX)
Applicant: City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Owner: Various
Representative: City of Phoenix, Planning and Development Department
ACTIONS:
Staff Recommendation: Continuance to a future Planning Commission Hearing, without fee.
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation:
Central City 5/11/2026 Information only.
South Mountain 5/12/2026 Information only.
Central City 7/13/2026 Approval. Vote: 9-0.
South Mountain 7/14/2026 Approval, with direction for modifications. Vote: 10-4.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
6/18/2026 Public hearing held.
8/6/2026 Continued to the October 1, 2026 Planning Commission Hearing, without fee, and
remanded back to the South Mountain Village Planning Committee for reconsideration.
Motion Discussion: N/A
Motion details: Commissioner Odegard-Begay made a MOTION to continue GPA-CC-SM-1-26-
7-8, to the October 1, 2026 Planning Commission Hearing, without fee, and to remand the item
back to the South Mountain Village Planning Committee for reconsideration.
Maker: Odegard-Begay
Second: Jaramillo
Vote: 8-0
Absent: Matthews
Opposition Present: No
Findings: The item was continued and remanded back to the South Mountain Village Planning
Committee for reconsideration, as requested by staff.
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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
October 1, 2026
ITEM NO: 2
DISTRICT NOS.: 7 and 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: GPA-CC-SM-1-26-7-8 (Companion Case GPA-CC-SM-2-26-7-8)
(Continued from August 6, 2026)
Request: Major General Plan Amendment for the Rio Salado District Policy Plan (RIO
PHX)
Location: The area generally bounded by Interstate 17 to the north, 32nd Street to the
east, Broadway Road to the south, and 19th Avenue to the west
Acreage: Approximately 4,364
Proposal: Rio Salado District Policy Plan (RIO PHX).
For additional details see: http://www.phoenix.gov/pdd/riophx
Applicant: City of Phoenix, Planning Commission
Owner: Various
Representative: City of Phoenix, Planning and Development Department
ACTIONS:
Staff Recommendation: Approval.
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation:
Central City 5/11/2026 Information only.
South Mountain 5/12/2026 Information only.
Central City 7/13/2026 Approval. Vote: 9-0.
South Mountain 7/14/2026 Approval, with direction for modifications. Vote: 10-4.
South Mountain 9/8/2026 Approval, per the Addendum A Staff Report, and a modification.
Vote: 11-1.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
6/18/2026 Public hearing held.
8/6/2026 Continued to the October 1, 2026 Planning Commission Hearing, without fee, and
remanded back to the South Mountain Village Planning Committee for reconsideration.
10/1/2026 Approval, per the Staff Memo dated September 29, 2026.
Motion Discussion: N/A
Motion details: Commissioner James made a MOTION to approve GPA-CC-SM-1-26-7-8, per
the Staff Memo dated September 29, 2026.
Maker: James
Second: Soronson
Vote: 8-0
Absent: Hu
Opposition Present: No
Findings:
1. The plan reflects a comprehensive, multi-year collaboration among the city, local
residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to guide the transformation of the

area surrounding the Rio Salado. It establishes a clear and community-supported vision
for a more connected, walkable, and vibrant corridor.
2. The plan advances key objectives—including supporting local residents and small
businesses, celebrating cultural identity, preserving natural habitat, and promoting
long-term public health—ensuring that future development enhances the quality of life for
both current and future residents of the Rio Salado corridor.
This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact
Saneeya Mir at 602-686-6461, saneeya.mir@phoenix.gov, TTY: Use 7-1-1.