PAD Narrative

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2023-06-27)

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101 & Northern Ave 
(Thompson Thrift Storage) 
Planned Area Development Narrative 
 
 
APPROXIMATELY .75 ACRES LOCATED AT THE 
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 99TH AVENUE AND 
NORTHERN AVENUE 
 
Case Nos.: 
ZON21-18 
GPA21-06 
Final Submittal 
October 20, 2021 
Case No.: 
ZON22-04 
PAD 
Amendment 
Final Submittal 
August 10, 2022 
Case No.: 
ZON23-02 
2nd PAD 
Amendment – 
Final Submittal 
April 20, 2023

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PRINCIPALS AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM 
 
 
P r o pe r t y O w ne rs 
 
TTRG Glendale 101 Northern AZ LLC 
CC Development LP Series III LLC 
Developer 
Thompson Thrift Retail Group 
Andrew Call 
2398 East Camelback Road, Suite 210 
Phoenix, AZ 85016 
(623) 523-3943 
acall@thompsonthrift.com 
 
 
 
Le g al Re p r e se n ta t iv e: 
B er r y Ri d d e ll LL C 
Wendy Ri ddell  
6750 East Camel back Road, Suite 100 
Scottsdal e, Arizona 85 251 
(480) 682-3902 
wr@berryri ddell. com 
 
 
A rc h it e ct : 
SPS+ Architects, LLP 
Cain Garcia 
8681 East Via de Negocio 
Scottsdale, Ari zona 85258 
(480) 991-0800 
cain.g@spsplusarchitects.com 
 
 
Civil Engineer and 
Landscape Architect: 
Rick Engineering Company 
Chris Patton 
22415 North 16th Street 
Phoeni x, Ari zona 85024 
(602) 908-2016 
cpatton@rickengineering. com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
Introducti on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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 Zoning Case History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Proposal/Deviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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EXHIBITS 
 
APPENDICES 
 
 
A. Aerial Parcel Map  
A. PAD ZON21-18  
B. PAD ZON22-04

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INTRODUCTION 
 
This application proposes to amend development standards for approximately .75 acres (APN: 
142-56-057) located within the +/-14-acre commercial portion of the approved 101 & 
Northern Planned Area Developments (ZON21-18 and ZON22-04) at the southeast corner of 
99th Avenue and Northern Avenue (“Site” or “Property”) (“Thompson Thrift – Parcel 8” or 
“PAD Amendment”), as shown on Exhibit A: Aerial Parcel Map.  
 
The existing approved PADs (ZON21-18 and ZON22-04) depicted the site broken up into 9 
parcels to permit a mixed-use development integrating multi-family residential uses with 
commercial activities, such as retail, restaurant, office, service, hotel, and other similar uses. 
Parcels 1-8 were designated for commercial, and Parcel 9 was designated for multi-family 
development. Today, we are requesting to modify development standards for Parcel 8, an 
approximately .75-acre site. Parcels 1-7 and 9, the remainder of the commercial and multi-
family portions of the approved PADs, are not being amended as part of this PAD Amendment 
and will continue to be governed by ZON21-18 (Appendix A) and ZON22-04 (Appendix B).  
 
ZONING CASE HISTORY 
 
On November 9, 2021, the Glendale City Council approved a rezoning from C-2 (General 
Commercial) to PAD (ZON21-18) for the larger +/-24-acre site which included the commercial 
and multifamily properties. A concurrent Minor General Plan Amendment from Business Park 
to Regional Mixed-Use was also approved on the 24-acre site (GPA21-06). Case ZON21-18 
approved deviations to the C-2 development standards as it related to permitted uses, commercial 
parking, commercial landscape setbacks, multi-family building height, multi-family parking, 
multi-family landscape setbacks, and multi-family open space standards. 
 
On August 23, 2022, the Glendale City Council approved a PAD Amendment to the +/-24 -acre 
site (ZON22-04) to modify the permitted uses, commercial parking and building height 
standards, as well as the density and landscape standards for the multi-family. 
 
Today, both ZON21-18 and ZON22-04 regulate the larger +/-24-acre site that includes both the 
commercial and multi-family developments. The intent of this proposed PAD Amendment is to 
modify the development standards only for Parcel 8 of the larger site. If approved by Glendale 
City Council, the proposed Thompson Thrift Storage PAD Amendment would regulate the +/-
.75-acre storage development for lot coverage and all other standards would be regulated by 
ZON21-08 and ZON22-04 would regulate the multi-family development.  
 
PROPOSAL & DEVIATIONS 
 
The intent of this PAD Amendment is to modify the development standards for Parcel 8. Parcel 
8 is proposed to be utilized by a self-storage facility. The self-storage use requires the following 
modifications to the City of Glendale development standards.

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Deviations: 
• Remove the requirement for a maximum Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) 
• Add a maximum lot coverage percentage of 60% 
 
CONCLUSION 
 
The proposed PAD Amendment will allow for a high-quality, unique development that achieves 
the goals and objectives of the City of Glendale. Further, it will provide the flexibility needed to 
create a unique project that will complement the surrounding area and be an asset to the 
community. This high-quality development accomplishes the objectives of the PAD zoning by 
bringing a much needed commercial use to the area and adds to the quality growth seen in the 
surrounding area and throughout the City of Glendale.

EXHIBIT A 
AERIAL PARCEL MAP

Maricopa County GIO, Maricopa County Assessor's Office
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4/20/2023  8:30:13 PM
Aerial Parcel Map

APPENDIX A 
PAD ZON21-18

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101 & Northern Ave 
Planned Area Development Narrative 
 
 
 
APPROXIMATELY 24.21 GROSS ACRES LOCATED AT 
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 99TH AVENUE AND 
NORTHERN AVENUE 
 
 
 
 
 
1st Submittal 
June 18, 2021 
2nd Submittal 
August 18, 2021 
3rd Submittal 
September 21, 2021 
Final Submittal 
October 20, 2021 
Case No.: 
ZON21-18 
GPA21-06 
APPROVED

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PRINCIPALS AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM 
 
 
P r o pe r t y O w ne r 
Old Scottsville, L L C 
Developer 
Thompson Thrift Retail Group 
Andrew Call 
2398 East Camelback Road, Suite 210 
Phoenix, AZ 85016 
(623) 523-3943 
acall@thompsonthrift.com 
 
 
 
Le g al Re p r e se n ta t iv e: 
B er r y Ri d d e ll LL C 
Wendy Ri ddell  
6750 East Camel back Road, Suite 100 
Scottsdal e, Arizona 85 251 
(480) 682-3902 
wr@berryri ddell. com 
 
 
A rc h it e ct : 
SPS+ Architects, LLP 
Cain Garcia 
8681 East Via de Negocio 
Scottsdale, Ari zona 85258 
(480) 991-0800 
cain.g@spsplusarchitects.com 
 
 
Civil Engineer and 
Landscape Architect: 
Rick Engineering Company 
Chris Patton 
22415 North 16th Street 
Phoeni x, Ari zona 85024 
(602) 908-2016 
cpatton@rickengineering. com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 
Introducti on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Site and Surrounding Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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General Pl an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Proposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Permitted Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Multi-Family Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Commercial Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Devel opment Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Si gnage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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CONCEPTUAL EXHIBITS 
 
Aerial Parcel Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
A 
Conceptual Site Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
B 
Conceptual Landscape Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
C 
Conceptual Elevations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
D

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INTRODUCTION 
 
This application proposes to annex and rezone the site from C-2 (Maricopa County) to Planned 
Area Development (PAD) for approximately 24.21 gross acres (20.83 net acres) located at the 
southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Northern Avenue (“Site” or “Property”) (see Exhibit A: 
Aerial Parcel Map). This application proposes a mixed-use development integrating multi-
family residential uses with commercial activities, such as retail, restaurant, office, service, 
and other similar uses. Minor General Plan Amendment and Design Review applications will 
be processed in conjunction with the rezoning application. 
 
SITE AND SURROUNDING CONTEXT 
 
The Site is currently used for agricultural purposes and is currently located in Maricopa 
County’s jurisdiction. The Site is zoned C-2 (Intermediate Commercial) in the County but is 
located within the City of Glendale’s planning area. The Site is designated as Business Park 
on the City of Glendale’s General Plan. The Property is located adjacent to the Loop 101 
Freeway and Northern Avenue interchange in an area of the City experiencing growth and 
development interest. To the north, across Northern Avenue, is the Park West commercial 
center and the Vue Park West apartments located in the City of Peoria and zoned PAD 
(Planned Area Development) and designated as Mixed Use Main Street on the City of Peoria’s 
General Plan. To the east, across the Loop 101 Freeway, is agricultural land and the Desert 
Diamond Casino located in Maricopa County’s jurisdiction, zoned RU-43 (Rural Zoning 
District – One Acre Per Dwelling Unit) and designated as CCC (Corporate Commerce Center) 
on the City of Glendale’s General Plan. To the west, across 99th Avenue, is undeveloped land 
owned by the City of Glendale and zoned BP (Business Park) and designated as BP (Business 
Park) on the City of Glendale’s General Plan. To the south, is undeveloped land, a portion of 
which is zoned RU-43 (Rural Zoning District – One Acre Per Dwelling Unit) in Maricopa 
County’s jurisdiction while the other portion is zoned PAD (Planned Area Development) in 
the City of Glendale. Both are designated as BP (Business Park) on the City of Glendale’s 
General Plan. 
 
GENERAL PLAN 
In addition to the annexation and rezoning, a Minor General Plan Amendment (GPA) is being 
requested for the Site. The intent is to amend the Site’s existing General Plan designation from 
BP (Business Park) to RMU (Regional Mixed-Use). This designation will allow for the proposed 
multi-family and commercial development which is consistent with the development north and 
east of the Site. Further, the Minor GPA request is supported by the following goals and policies 
of the General Plan:

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Land Use Element LU-1: Development is guided by sound growth management. 
Response: There is sufficient infrastructure for 99th Avenue and Northern Avenue surrounding 
the Site. Compatible land uses have been developed north and east of the Site; therefore, the 
rezoning and Minor GPA request to allow the proposed commercial and multi-family uses are 
consistent and complementary to the surrounding area.  
 
Land Use Element Goal LU-3: Mixed-use projects 
provide urban clusters with housing, retail, restaurants and integrated transit 
facilities in Glendale; the City should support and facilitate the creation of mixed use 
projects that locate housing, employment, retail, entertainment and services in 
condensed areas to support walkability and reduce vehicle trips; the City shall 
encourage a variety and mix of uses, including both vertical and horizontal mixed-use 
where appropriate.  
Response: The proposed rezoning and Minor GPA will locate multi-family housing near an area 
with existing and planned commercial, employment and other complementary uses which further 
supports the City’s plan for diverse and well-connected horizontal mixed-use developments. 
 
Housing Element HE-2: Glendale has a wide variety of housing types, styles and options. 
Response: The rezoning and Minor GPA request will bring needed commercial service to the 
area and add to the diverse housing mix. Further, the Site will be in close proximity to existing 
and future employment opportunities in the area. 
 
Housing Element HE-5: Glendale has diverse, safe, resource-efficient and high-quality 
housing options that blend with and enhance its image. 
Response: Approval of the rezoning and Minor GPA request will show support and 
encouragement of housing developments with high-quality amenities, sustainable design, and 
superior open spaces and architectural materials. 
 
Economic Development Element ED-2.1: The City shall examine zoning and develop a 
strategy to encourage appropriate zoning for areas that would be well‐suited for future 
development.   
Response: The proposed PAD zoning will allow for a mixed-use development with both 
commercial and multi-family residential uses. This development will bring revenue for the City, 
jobs, and additional housing options. Further, the PAD will encourage growth on a site located 
along arterial streets and adjacent to the Loop 101 Freeway where growth is expected. 
 
PROPOSAL 
 
The intent of the PAD zoning is to accommodate a mix of land uses within a site and to provide 
flexibility regarding development standards in order to create a unique project that will 
complement the surrounding area and be an asset to the community. The proposed PAD will 
create a high-quality, unique development that accomplishes the objectives of the PAD zoning. 
This project will add to the excitement of growing Glendale, Arizona. The Site is conveniently

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located adjacent to the Interstate Loop 101 providing ease of access to the surrounding Phoenix 
Metropolitan Area. 
The Site is broken up into nine (9) “parcels”. Parcel 9 contains multi-family land uses while the 
remaining parcels are commercial in nature. Parcels 1-8 are intended to hold uses including: 
retail, restaurants, drive-through restaurants, a convenience store, tire shop, self-storage facility, 
and car wash (see Exhibit B: Conceptual Site Plan).  
PERMITTED USES 
 
The following are permitted uses for the proposed development: 
• C-2 (General Commercial) permitted uses as set forth in the City’s Zoning Code. 
• C-2 uses subject to conditions as set forth in the City’s Zoning Code. 
• C-2 uses subject to Condition Use Permit as set forth in the City’s Zoning Code. 
• C-2 accessory uses as set forth in the City’s Zoning Code. 
• R-4 (Multiple Residence) permitted uses as set forth in the City’s Zoning Code. 
• R-4 uses subject to conditions as set forth in the City’s Zoning Code. 
• R-4 uses subject to Condition Use Permit as set forth in the City’s Zoning Code. 
• R-4 accessory uses as set forth in the City’s Zoning Code. 
• Minor Auto Repair Shops 
• Self-Storage Facilities – No truck and trailer parking (indoor and air conditioned)  
• Billboards and Digital Billboards (only one is permitted per City of Glendale’s Sign 
Code) 
 
MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 
 
The multi-family portion of the development is approximately ten (10) acres in size and is located 
on the southern half of the Site on Parcel 9. This multi-family development will be a traditional 
gated apartment complex consisting of high-quality structures and landscape design, pedestrian 
connectivity, and a highly amenitized central area. The development will consist of three (3) 
buildings totaling 234 well-appointed market rate units to include 23 studios (9.8%), 99 one-
bedrooms (42.3%), 92 two-bedrooms (39.3%), and 20 three-bedrooms (8.5%) totaling 260,000 
RSF of buildable area. Along with the residential buildings, the project will feature 334 parking 
spaces which may include detached garages, covered spaces, and uncovered surface parking.  
The development will include state of the art amenity areas with an oversized luxury pool and 
sundeck with grilling stations, a fire pit, and a lounge area. There will also be an indoor/outdoor 
Cabana along with a full kitchen, bar, group dining, and lounge space with direct access to the 
pool. The fitness center will feature high-end equipment programming with indoor/outdoor 
access to the pool and courtyard. Additionally, there will be a premium community dog park with 
ample seating and socializing space for residents and a well-lit pickle ball court. Parcel 9 is 
providing approximately 38% open space (3.43 net acres) (see Exhibit C: Conceptual 
All of the uses listed within the
Permitted Uses are permitted
uses and do not require any
additional applications.

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Landscape Plan). 
Parcel 9 can be accessed from 99th Avenue with three points of access, a centralized, gated main 
entrance that allows ingress and egress, as well as one egress at the south end of the parcel and 
emergency access at the north end of the parcel.  
This development will satisfy the growing demand for modern housing in the rapidly expanding 
Phoenix West Valley. The proposed building architecture and open space areas will provide a 
distinct, upscale living environment for the residents of this community. Additionally, the use of 
various materials including masonry, stucco, and fiber cement, and both horizontal and vertical 
plane movement, will create visual interest. The architectural elements will provide a strong 
identity for the development and add to the diverse housing types in this growing area of the city 
(see Exhibit D: Conceptual Elevations). 
 
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
The commercial portion of the development is approximately 11 acres in size and is located on 
the northern half of the Site on Parcels 1-8. The commercial portion of the site has street frontage 
and vehicular access along both 99th Avenue and Northern Avenue, with two access points on 
99th Avenue and one along Northern Avenue. The southern access on 99th Avenue provides full 
access, while the northern access on 99th Avenue is limited to right-in and right-out. The Northern 
Avenue entrance is a full access point. 
The project architectural design theme will feature local and native-inspired materials and colors, 
adhering to the surrounding areas design. Each tenant will have the flexibility to incorporate their 
corporate branding colors and design while integrating the centers guidelines (see Exhibit D: 
Conceptual Elevations).  
The landscape plan will be used for buffering key areas, giving shade and safety for pedestrians. 
Native plants will be a focus that allow the plants and trees to thrive and conserve water usage. 
The commercial portion of the site, Parcels 1-8, are providing approximately 22% open space 
(2.74 net acres) (see Exhibit C: Conceptual Landscape Plan). 
 
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 
 
The commercial portion of the Site will comply with the C-2 development standards, while the 
multi-family portion of the Site will comply with the R-4 development standards for building 
setbacks, fencing, screening, and landscape setbacks. All lighting shall be dark sky compliant. 
Additionally, all other standards will meet the City of Glendale’s codes and ordinances except 
for the development standard deviations noted in the following sections. 
 
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARD DEVIATIONS 
 
Parking: 
• Requesting the self-storage parking ratio be 1:869 SF. A ratio of 1:600 SF is required.

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• Requesting a parking space size of 9’x18’. 10’x20’ is required.   
 
Landscape: 
• Requesting a minimum landscape buffer of 10’ adjacent to residential. Minimum 15’ 
landscape buffer is required adjacent to residential. 
 
MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STANDARD DEVIATIONS 
 
Building Height: 
• Requesting an increase in maximum height to 60’. Maximum height of 30’ is required. 
Form 7460-1 will be submitted to the FAA for review and approval. 
Parking: 
• Requesting the guest parking ratio be 1:5 units. A ratio of 1:3 units is required. 
Landscape: 
• Requesting a minimum open space percentage of 38%. Minimum 50% is required. 
• Requesting a minimum of one (1) tree and two (2) shrubs for every other dwelling unit 
in multiple-family residential developments. Minimum one (1) tree and two (2) shrubs 
are required for each dwelling unit in multiple-family residential developments. 
Private Open Space: 
• An average of 60 square feet of private, covered open space will be provided for the 176 
units that have balconies. 100 square feet of private, covered open space is required for 
each unit. 
 
INFRASTRUCTURE 
 
CIRCULATION 
 
The intersection at 98th Avenue will become a full-movement intersection with a traffic signal 
modification at the intersection. This intersection will access the commercial site. There are two 
ingress/egress locations to the commercial site from 99th Avenue and one ingress/egress to the 
multi-family site with one egress only on 99th Avenue. 
Internal access roads and drives within the commercial and multi-family sites will be designed 
in accordance with City of Glendale and emergency access guidelines and design criteria. 
 
STREET IMPROVEMENTS 
 
Northern Ave, which is under the City or Peoria’s jurisdiction, is planned to be widened by 
adding one east bound lane along the frontage of the site to the on-ramp for southbound SR-
101. The improvements for Northern Avenue will be made in accordance to City of Peoria 
design criteria for the roadway. The improvements will be coordinated with the City of Peoria

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and City of Glendale with oversite and review performed by MCDOT and ADOT due to the 
proximity of SR-101 and the future expansion to Northern Avenue as part of the future 
interchange improvements along Northern Avenue and SR-101 interchange.  
 
99th Avenue, currently within the County of Maricopa jurisdiction, is planned to be annexed 
into the City of Glendale as part of the development for this project. Half street improvements 
and widening adjacent to the commercial and multi-family sites will be made to 99th Avenue 
for the City of Glendale in accordance with the design criteria for an arterial road set forth by 
the City. The planned ½ street R/W is 55-feet. 
 
Additionally, a traffic signal modification is required to be made at Northern Avenue and 99th 
Avenue to accommodate the widening of 99th Avenue and lane modifications at the intersection. 
The City of Peoria controls the signals along Northern Avenue; therefore, all design will be 
performed in accordance with City of Peoria design criteria. 
 
SEWER & WATER 
 
Sewer for both the commercial and multi-family sites will be taken to 99th Avenue and outfall 
into the existing 42” Sub-Regional Operating Group (SROG) line. This sewer line operation is 
a partnership between Phoenix and Glendale among others. Connections to water for both the 
commercial and multi-family sites will be in 99th Avenue and Northern Ave. There are existing 
City of Glendale water lines in both Northern Avenue and 99th Avenue. 
 
GRADING & DRAINAGE 
 
Grading and Drainage for the commercial and residential sites will be designed in accordance 
with the City of Glendale design criteria. Each commercial parcel will be responsible for their 
respective retention requirement at the time those parcels are developed. The option to possibly 
utilize the ADOT drainage channel to the south of the development will be explored as an option 
for site drainage. This option will be coordinated with ADOT and the City of Glendale. 
 
FIRE & EMERGENCY ACCESS 
 
Ingress/egress to and from the commercial and residential sites, as well as the internal access 
roads and drives within the commercial and multi-family sites will be designed in accordance 
with the City’s design criteria and coordinated with the City of Glendale’s Fire Department and 
engineering. 
 
ADOT REQUIREMENTS 
 
Coordination with ADOT is ongoing with the proposed improvements to Northern Avenue and 
the future widening. An ingress point off of a proposed SR-101 frontage road to access the 
commercial site at the southeast corner of the commercial site, is currently being coordinated 
with ADOT. The requirements needed to achieve this access are to be determined between 
ADOT, the City of Glendale and the developer.

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SIGNAGE 
 
A 14’ x 48’ digital billboard is proposed on the Site. The digital billboard will provide greater 
freeway visibility for the property and the associated businesses, along with identifying the City 
of Glendale along the Loop 101 Freeway. The digital face can be utilized by the City on an as 
needed basis for local messaging and by Maricopa County for Emergency Action Messaging 
such as Amber Alerts or severe weather warnings.  
The digital billboard also provides the property with additional income opportunities without 
utilizing traditional square footage and gives local businesses in Glendale the opportunity to 
utilize the digital face to advertise along the Loop 101 Freeway, driving more traffic towards 
their establishment. 
Only one billboard or digital billboard will be permitted per the City of Glendale’s sign code. 
Additional information can be found in the attached Comprehensive Sign Package (Appendix 
A).  
 
CONCLUSION 
 
The proposed PAD and Minor GPA will allow for a high-quality, unique mixed-use development 
that achieves the goals and objectives of the City of Glendale. This is accomplished by bringing 
much need housing options and commercial services to the area. The development is compatible 
and complementary to the existing and planned land uses in the surrounding area. This proposed 
development will only add to the quality growth seen in the surrounding area and throughout the 
City of Glendale. Please note that a Design Review application will be processed concurrently.

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APPENDIX A: COMPREHENSIVE SIGN 
PACKAGE

APPENDIX B 
PAD ZON22-04

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101 & Northern Ave 
(Thompson Thrift) 
Planned Area Development Narrative 
 
 
 
APPROXIMATELY 24.21 GROSS ACRES LOCATED AT 
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 99TH AVENUE AND 
NORTHERN AVENUE 
 
Case No.: 
ZON21-18 
GPA21-06 
Final Submittal 
October 20, 2021 
Case No.: 
ZON22-04 
PAD 
Amendment 
Final Submittal 
August 10, 2022

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PRINCIPALS AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM 
 
 
P r o pe r t y O w ne r 
Old Scottsville, L L C 
Developer 
Thompson Thrift Retail Group 
Andrew Call 
2398 East Camelback Road, Suite 210 
Phoenix, AZ 85016 
(623) 523-3943 
acall@thompsonthrift.com 
 
 
 
Le g al Re p r e se n ta t iv e: 
B er r y Ri d d e ll LL C 
Wendy Ri ddell  
6750 East Camel back Road, Suite 100 
Scottsdal e, Arizona 85 251 
(480) 682-3902 
wr@berryri ddell. com 
 
 
A rc h it e ct : 
SPS+ Architects, LLP 
Cain Garcia 
8681 East Via de Negocio 
Scottsdale, Ari zona 85258 
(480) 991-0800 
cain.g@spsplusarchitects.com 
 
 
Civil Engineer and 
Landscape Architect: 
Rick Engineering Company 
Chris Patton 
22415 North 16th Street 
Phoeni x, Ari zona 85024 
(602) 908-2016 
cpatton@rickengineering. com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 
Introducti on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
4 
Proposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
4 
Amended Permitted Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
4 
Multi-Family Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
5 
Commercial Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
5 
Devel opment Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
6 
Si gnage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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INTRODUCTION 
 
This application proposes to amend the existing 101 & Northern Planned Area Development 
(Thompson Thrift) (PAD) for approximately 24.21 gross acres (20.83 net acres) located at the 
southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Northern Avenue (“Site” or “Property”). The existing 
approved PAD permits a mixed-use development integrating multi-family residential uses 
with commercial activities, such as retail, restaurant, office, service, hotel, and other similar 
uses. Today, we are requesting to amend the approved PAD to modify the development 
standards. 
 
PROPOSAL 
 
The intent of the PAD amendment is to modify parking, building height, and landscape standards. 
These deviations will accommodate the height needed for a proposed hotel use on the Site and 
will accommodate the parking needs for a self-storage use. Additionally, the amendment will 
address landscaping for the multi-family portion of the PAD. This proposed PAD amendment 
will provide the flexibility needed to create a unique project that will complement the surrounding 
area and be an asset to the community. The proposed PAD will create a high-quality, unique 
development that accomplishes the objectives of the PAD zoning. This project will add to the 
excitement of growing Glendale, Arizona. The Site is conveniently located adjacent to the 
Interstate Loop 101 providing ease of access to the surrounding Phoenix Metropolitan Area. 
The Site is broken up into nine (9) “parcels”. Parcel 9 contains multi-family land uses while the 
remaining parcels are commercial in nature. Parcels 1-8 are intended to hold uses including: 
retail, restaurants, drive-through restaurants, a convenience store, self-storage facility, hotel, car 
wash, or similar uses.  
 
AMENDED PERMITTED USES 
 
Permitted uses for the proposed amendment shall comply with the uses as noted in the original 
PAD (ZON21-18). The following are amended permitted uses for the proposed development: 
• Hotels & Motels – no additional public hearings required 
• Convenience Uses as defined in the zoning ordinance – no additional public hearings 
required 
The following uses are prohibited: 
• Single-Family Residential  
• Boarding Houses

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MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 
 
The multi-family portion of the development is approximately ten (10) acres in size and is located 
on the southern half of the Site on Parcel 9. This multi-family development will be a traditional 
gated apartment complex consisting of high-quality structures and landscape design, pedestrian 
connectivity, and a highly amenitized central area. The development will consist of three (3) 
buildings totaling 234 well-appointed market rate units to include 23 studios (9.8%), 99 one-
bedrooms (42.3%), 92 two-bedrooms (39.3%), and 20 three-bedrooms (8.5%) totaling 260,000 
RSF of buildable area. Along with the residential buildings, the project will feature 334 parking 
spaces which may include detached garages, covered spaces, and uncovered surface parking.  
The development will include state of the art amenity areas with an oversized luxury pool and 
sundeck with grilling stations, a fire pit, and a lounge area. There will also be an indoor/outdoor 
Cabana along with a full kitchen, bar, group dining, and lounge space with direct access to the 
pool. The fitness center will feature high-end equipment programming with indoor/outdoor 
access to the pool and courtyard. Additionally, there will be a premium community dog park with 
ample seating and socializing space for residents and a well-lit pickle ball court. Parcel 9 is 
providing approximately 38% open space (3.43 net acres). 
Parcel 9 can be accessed from 99th Avenue with three points of access, a centralized, gated main 
entrance that allows ingress and egress, as well as one egress at the south end of the parcel and 
emergency access at the north end of the parcel.  
This development will satisfy the growing demand for modern housing in the rapidly expanding 
Phoenix West Valley. The proposed building architecture and open space areas will provide a 
distinct, upscale living environment for the residents of this community. Additionally, the use of 
various materials including masonry, stucco, and fiber cement, and both horizontal and vertical 
plane movement, will create visual interest. The architectural elements will provide a strong 
identity for the development and add to the diverse housing types in this growing area of the city. 
 
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
The commercial portion of the development is approximately 11 acres in size and is located on 
the northern half of the Site on Parcels 1-8. The commercial portion of the site has street frontage 
and vehicular access along both 99th Avenue and Northern Avenue, with two access points on 
99th Avenue and one along Northern Avenue. The southern access on 99th Avenue provides full 
access, while the northern access on 99th Avenue is limited to right-in and right-out. The Northern 
Avenue entrance is a full access point. 
The project architectural design theme will feature local and native-inspired materials and colors, 
adhering to the surrounding areas design. Each tenant will have the flexibility to incorporate their 
corporate branding colors and design while integrating the centers guidelines.  
The landscape plan will be used for buffering key areas, giving shade and safety for pedestrians. 
Native plants will be a focus that allow the plants and trees to thrive and conserve water usage. 
The commercial portion of the site, Parcels 1-8, are providing approximately 22% open space 
(2.74 net acres).

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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 
 
Development standards and deviations for the proposed amendment shall comply with the 
standards as noted in the original PAD (ZON21-18), except as modified by this amendment. 
 
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARD DEVIATIONS 
 
Parking: 
• Requesting 27 parking spaces for the self-storage use.  
 
Building Height: 
• Requesting an increase in maximum height to 60’. Maximum height of 30’ is required. 
Form 7460-1 will be submitted to the FAA for review and approval. 
 
MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STANDARD DEVIATIONS 
 
Density: 
• Requesting a maximum gross density of 25 du/ac. Maximum 20 du/ac is required. 
Landscape: 
• Requesting a minimum landscape buffer of 10’ adjacent to commercial and 99th 
Avenue. Minimum 20’ landscape buffer required. 
 
INFRASTRUCTURE 
 
Infrastructure for the proposed amendment shall comply with the standards as noted in the 
original PAD (ZON21-18). 
 
SIGNAGE 
 
Signage for the proposed amendment shall comply with the standards as noted in the original 
PAD (ZON21-18).  
 
CONCLUSION 
 
The proposed PAD amendment will allow for a high-quality, unique mixed-use development that 
achieves the goals and objectives of the City of Glendale. This is accomplished by bringing much 
need housing options and commercial services to the area. The development is compatible and 
complementary to the existing and planned land uses in the surrounding area. This proposed 
development will only add to the quality growth seen in the surrounding area and throughout the 
City of Glendale.