PAD Narrative

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2023-08-22)

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RESIDENCES at 
WESTGATE 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Narrative 
A Design Review request  
on approximately 2.47 gross acres 
located east of the northeast corner of Glendale Avenue &  
87th Avenue alignment 
 
Case number: DR22-95 
Submitted: December 15, 2022 
Revised April 17, 2023 
 
 
 
City Glendale Planning 
Approved April 18, 2023

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Principals and Development Team 
 
Property Owner: 
Glendale Farms, LLC 
6901 E. 1st Avenue 
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 
Contact:  David Free 
E-mail:  dfree003@gmail.com 
P: (602) 799-7711 
 
 
 
Attorney/Applicant: 
Earl & Curley, P.C. 
3101 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1000 
Phoenix, AZ  85012 
Attorney: Taylor C. Earl 
Principal Planner:  Ricardo Toris 
E-mail:  tearl@earlcurley.com 
E-mail:  rtoris@earlcurley.com  
P: (602) 265-0094 
F: (602) 265-2195 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Architect: 
Tomecak Design 
4368 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 201 
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 
Contact:  Mark Tomecak, R.A. 
E-mail:  mark@tomecakdesign.com 
P: (602) 619-7751 
F: (480) 718-8387 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engineer:  
Jacobs Wallace 
2045 S. Vineyard, Suite 101 
Mesa, AZ 85210  
Contact:  Chuck Jacobs 
E-mail:  jacobs@jacobswallace.com 
P: (602) 757-5964

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Table of Contents 
 
 
 
Page 
A. 
Executive Summary…………………………..………………….……..… 5 
B. 
Site, Location and Context………………………...…….……..…...…… 6 
C. 
Design Review Request……………………..……………..………….… 
8 
D. 
Development Standards as part of the PAD Rezoning Request….… 
12 
E. 
Design Guidelines ………………...…………...………..………..…...… 
13 
F. 
Landscape Concept…………………………….………..……………….. 15 
G. 
Signage ………………………………………..………….…….…………. 16 
H. 
Phasing Plan...……………………………..……...…………….………... 17 
I. 
Conclusion……………………………………………………...…………. 
17

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List of Exhibits 
Exhibit  
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1 
Vicinity Aerial…………………..…………………… ………………...…… 18 
2 
Aerial and Zoning Map……….…………………………………….....…… 19 
3 
Conceptual Development Plan……….……………………...…..………. 
20 
4 
Conceptual Site Plan…………….…………………………………........... 21 
5 
Conceptual Representation of Community Pool Area…………………. 
22 
6 
Conceptual Representation of Community Entrance Area……………. 
23 
7 
Conceptual Representation of Community Entrance Area……………. 
24 
8 
Conceptual Renderings Representation of Elevations…………………. 25 
9 
Conceptual Representation of Amenities for Residential Community... 26 
10 
Conceptual Representation of Tot Lot for Residential Community.......  27

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A.  
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
 
On behalf of our client, Glendale Farms LLC, we are pleased to submit this Design 
Review request for an approximate 2.47 gross acre (2.26 net) infill subject site located 
east of the northeast corner of Glendale Avenue and 87th Avenue alignment (see below 
Vicinity Map). The overall property consists of a single parcel and is identified in 
Maricopa County Assessor’s database as APN: 142-28-005P. The project is proposed 
as a multifamily residential community featuring 37 luxury townhomes for rent. However, 
this project may be converted to a condominium plat for sale of the units in the future. 
The preliminary name for the project is “Residences at Westgate.” Scottsdale-based 
developer Glendale Farms is proposing a community that will appeal to higher-income 
earners looking for a luxury residential experience with modern design, enhanced 
interiors, and highly usable common amenities that is near Glendale’s Entertainment 
District.  
 
 
Vicinty Map 
 
This subject site is a single property that has been zoned A-1 (Agricultural) for decades 
and developed with a single house with multiple accessory structures. Records show 
that the house was built in 1960. The property is rectangular in shape with 
approximately 165’ of frontage on Glendale Avenue and is generally bounded by 
Glendale Avenue on the south, a residential home on the west, an existing irrigation 
canal on the north and an existing church on the east.    
 
The proposed building architecture and open space areas will provide a distinct, 
upscale living environment for the residents of this community. The design, use of 
various materials and architectural focal points will emphasize the project’s unique 
theme. All of the architectural elements will tie together to provide a strong identity for

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the site that complements the surrounding properties and creates an inviting 
atmosphere for both residents and guests.  This well-conceived infill concept offers to 
add to the diverse housing types in this growth area of Glendale. 
 
We are concurrently filing two separate applications with this Design Review case: (1) a 
Minor General Plan Amendment (“GPA”) to change the existing MDR 3.5 (Medium 
Density Residential: 2.5 to 3.5 du/ac) land use designation to HDR 20 (High Density 
Residential: 12 to 20 du/ac); and (2) Rezoning from A-1 to PAD to allow the 
development of this parcel as a multifamily residential community.   
 
There has been a dramatic shift in development and City priorities in the surrounding 
area. The area has evolved from mostly suburban neighborhoods with corresponding 
suburban style retail centers and employers to a dynamic area featuring several 
professional sports and entertainment venues and the regional commercial and 
employment uses along the Loop 101 Freeway, including VAI Resort, State Farm 
Stadium, Desert Diamond Arena, Desert Diamond Casino, the spring training ballpark 
for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox teams, near 107th Avenue and 
Camelback, and the major retail/entertainment venues in Westgate Center.  
 
This property is located about a half mile from 91st Avenue. It makes sense for higher 
density apartment projects to be in the immediate vicinity surrounding the Entertainment 
District. The subject site falls outside of that immediate vicinity. Instead, the site is within 
the next ring, at .5 mile. Within that ring, proper planning would call for a product of the 
type we are proposing, which is not well represented in Glendale. This townhouse 
community will offer a luxury housing alternative to the apartment projects near the 
freeway but will still provide the needed density to take full advantage of and provide 
financial support to the Entertainment District. And because this type of community is 
not one the City has in great supply, the proposal will also provide a valuable housing 
alternative for the City.  
  
 
B.  
SITE, LOCATION and CONTEXT 
 
1. Site, Location and Acreage 
 
The subject site consists of approximately 2.47 gross acres and fronts Glendale 
Avenue. The subject property is a rectangular shaped developed site currently in 
residential use. This property is long and narrow, with only approximately 165’ of 
width from west to east along Glendale Avenue and is approximately 596’ deep from 
north to south. We refer to parcels of this shape as ‘bowling alleys.’ The property is 
currently developed with a single-family residential home near the south end of the 
property and includes several accessory buildings near the north end of the 
property. An existing block wall separates this Property from the adjacent uses to the 
north, west and east. The home and accessory structure will be removed as part of 
the proposed development.

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The property is generally bounded by Glendale Avenue along the south; the existing 
Central Christian Church along the east; an existing residential home on the west; 
and a park/open space/retention area that is part of the Garden Grove subdivision 
on the north.  
 
2. Topography and Natural Features 
 
The existing property topography is relatively flat with a slight slope from the 
northeast to southwest and with no natural features. The property has small 
irrigation ditch and dirt road within and along the north side of the overall property 
that are currently serving the current farming operations in the area. This irrigation 
ditch and farm road are located within a separate easement and therefore will not be 
removed or affected. 
 
3. Surrounding Context 
 
The site enjoys excellent regional access due to its strategic location being 
approximately 1.3 miles east of the Loop 101 Freeway. Freeway interchanges 
already exist at Glendale Avenue, Cardinals Way/Bethany Home Road, and 
Camelback Road with an HOV interchange at Loop 101 and Maryland Avenue. The 
property also enjoys close proximity to the Westgate Entertainment Center, nearby 
Tanger Outlet Mall, shopping, offices, Desert Diamond Arena, Desert Diamond 
Casino, major sports venues (Camelback Ranch and State Farm Stadium), 
numerous restaurants and the future VAI Resort.  The property is situated in an 
area of the City which includes a wide spectrum of complementary uses, including 
entertainment and both multi-family and single-family residential uses.  
 
The Land Uses, General Plan Land Use designations, and existing Zoning for the 
subject site and properties surrounding the subject site are as follows: 
 
 
Surrounding Land Uses, General Plan and Zoning 
 
Land Use 
General Plan 
Zoning 
On site 
A residential home and 
accessory structures. 
MDR 3.5 (Medium Density 
Residential 2.5 – 3.5 du/ac) 
A-1 (Agricultural) 
North 
Single family residential MDR 3.5 (Medium Density 
Residential 2.5 – 3.5 du/ac) 
R1-7 PRD (Single 
Residence, Planned 
Residential 
Development) 
South 
Glendale Avenue. 
Beyond Glendale 
Avenue, Single family 
residential. 
MDR 5 (Medium Density 
Residential 3.5 – 5.0 du/ac) 
R1-7 PRD (Single 
Residence, Planned 
Residential 
Development) 
East 
Church 
MDR 3.5 (Medium Density 
Residential 2.5 – 3.5 du/ac) 
R1-10 (Single 
Residence) 
West 
Single family residential MDR 3.5 (Medium Density 
Residential 2.5 – 3.5 du/ac) 
A-1 (Agricultural)

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C. 
DESIGN REVIEW REQUEST 
 
The companion PAD request provides a mechanism for quality projects to be developed 
on this challenging parcel. This Residences at Westgate community will incorporate 
attractive architecture, innovative sign design, and upgraded community amenities all 
within a challenging infill parcel. It will serve as a transition project that is a hybrid 
between traditional multifamily projects and traditional single-family detached 
communities. It will implement the City’s vision for new residential development along 
the Glendale Avenue corridor. As stated previously, the proposed density is important in 
this location, given the site's convenient access to the Loop 101 and the Westgate 
entertainment area.  
 
This formal request seeks Design Review approval to allow the development of a 
proposed multifamily residential community featuring 37 luxury townhomes that is in line 
with the companion General Plan Amendment and PAD rezoning applications.  
 
The proposed community caters to renters who are looking for a hybrid living situation 
between traditional multifamily and traditional single-family communities. Traditional 
Multifamily projects feature higher density, larger project footprints, communal parking, 
neighbors sometimes above and below, and no private open space. This project 
provides a multifamily residential community with only 37 units. This project may be 
converted to a condominium plat for sale of the units in the future. Each resident will 
have private parking adjacent to the townhome. There will be no neighbors living above 
or below, and each house will have its own private open space.  
 
Traditional single-family communities are also much larger in size, feature front yards 
and larger backyards to develop and maintain, and generally have community amenities 
geared toward kids and families. This community will be a small intimate community 
where neighbors will become very accustomed to each other—providing better security 
and a greater sense of community. The rear yards will be sized for those looking for an 
outdoor space that still allows for low maintenance. And the amenities will feature highly 
usable amenities.  
 
The proposed site plan layout shows a single access point to/from Glendale Avenue. 
The physical design of the residential development is dictated by the property’s size, 
shape, and location. The proposed layout is designed with an emphasis on the 
simplicity of a single drive design that will serve buildings on both sides of the drive 
aisle. The single drive and the gated design help create that feeling of a small, exclusive 
enclave community. The first units are setback a minimum of 32’ from the new proposed 
Glendale Avenue right-of-way line to allow for a significant open space/landscape buffer 
area that acts as the project’s main focal point and create a sense of arrival into the 
community. It also provides a generous landscaped frontage along Glendale Avenue.

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Each townhome will include its own one- or two-car garage directly adjacent to the unit 
and its own private, fenced-in outdoor rear yard space.  
 
There are two types of lots and three Building Types for this community. The first lot 
type is for those who prefer to have a driveway long enough for a car (or two cars in the 
case of the two-car garage units). They may desire this to have more use of the garage 
space (for things like a home gym/storage) or because they need to park an extra car 
on the driveway. This lot type has a 10’ rear yard, which is smaller than the other lots in 
the community yet sufficiently sized to accommodate a well-appointed outdoor living 
area. This PAD modifies the perimeter setback from 20’ to 10’ for these units. This 
reduced building setback is only on the east side next to the church, where a greater 
setback is not needed.  
 
 
 
The second lot type shifts most of the front yard area to the rear yard and provides a 20’ 
rear yard. These units are located on the west side of the overall property and do not 
include a full-size driveway but still include the same garage space.  
 
These two lot options create a dynamic streetscape and diversity of lot layout for 
residences to choose from.  
 
There are also three types of buildings. The first building type is Building Type A which 
consists of four attached 2-story units. Each unit within this building cluster includes a 
2-car garage. Each of these units includes 3 bedrooms. The second building type is 
Building Type B which consists of five 2-story attached units. Building Type B includes 
single and double car garage units. Building Type B includes three 1-car garage units 
and two 2-car garage units. The single car garage units have 2 bedrooms, and the 2 car 
garage units have 3 bedrooms. Building Type C is similar to Building Type B except the

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single car garage units have 1 bedroom and a den versus the single car garage units in 
Building Type B which has 2-bedroom units. Access to each individual unit is from the 
main private drive aisle. Each of the 37 two-story units include individual private rear 
yards. Each of the building clusters are separated by a minimum 10’ open space area. 
 
Ample parking is provided for the overall site.  As mentioned, each unit in the buildings 
along the east side all have a garage and driveway to allow for personal and/or 
individual guest parking.  The 2 car garage units provide two garage spaces and 2 
driveway parking spaces, and the 1 car garage units provides one garage space and 1 
driveway parking space. Their guests may park in their driveway when visiting. On the 
west-side buildings, each unit also has garage parking space for their personal use.  
The overall project proposes 37 units and provides 98 spaces of which 9 are specifically 
designated as common guest spaces. This is sufficient parking for tenants and guests.  
   
Consistent with the high-end living experience being created, each unit will have a 
private garage, a private backyard, and a balcony. In addition to each home’s private 
outdoor yard space, the project will also include community amenities. The amenities 
will include a nicely landscaped community entrance, sport court, children play station 
area, dog park, pool, and BBQ area with gathering space with seating, and a centralized 
common open space. A pedestrian pathway is provided along the west side of the drive 
aisle that goes from north to south and connects to Glendale Avenue sidewalk.  The 
pedestrian pathway also provides connections to the internal amenity areas. 
 
 
 
Representation of dog park 
 
 
Representation of pool area

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Representation of sport court 
 
This PAD also modifies the parking space dimensions. The community will provide 
sufficient parking spaces for owners and guests. This slight reduction allows for more 
open space %. The City’s standard for parking spaces is 10’ x 20’. We seek to reduce 
the width from 10’ to 9’ and the length from 20’ to 18’. Our office conducted a parking 
dimension analysis of 13 jurisdictions and found only one jurisdiction still has 10’ x 20’ 
parking dimensions (City of Glendale).  All the other jurisdictions surveyed allowed 
either 9’ or 8’-6” wide parking spaces and allowed 18’ to 19’ parking space depths. 
When consideration is given to the odd shaped parcel, the need to provide sufficient 
parking for tenants and guests, and the many jurisdictions that use 9’ by 18’ parking 
space dimension, the requested parking size is justified. 
 
This private multifamily residential community includes a gated entry flanked by large 
landscape tracts on each side of the main drive to create a sense of arrival and 
community identity. The large landscaped open space areas include trees and other 
landscaping to create an attractive entry drive. The Plan identifies an 8’ high decorative 
theme wall, tapering down to 6’ high, being placed approximately 38’ north of Glendale 
Avenue property line. The entry gate will be electronically controlled through a weighted 
sensor in the drive aisle and automatically open when a vehicle approaches.  The City’s 
Street Transportation Department shall review and approve the gate access control 
design and gate opening mechanism. The entrance is designed to allow vehicles to turn 
around and return to Glendale Avenue if they cannot gain entry.

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D.  
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS as part of the PAD Rezoning Request 
 
The purpose and intent of the Development Standards is to define the development 
standards of this townhome residential community that will provide compatibility with the 
surrounding environment and opportunities for a high-quality project through common 
and compatible standards.  
 
Development Standards Table 
 
R-3 Development 
Standards 
Proposed PAD 
Development 
Standards 
Minimum Net Lot Area 
6,000 
6,000 
Minimum Width 
60 
60 
Minimum Depth 
94 
94 
Minimum Perimeter Setback – 
North and East 
20 (2) 
10 (4) 
Minimum Perimeter Setback – 
West 
20 (2) 
20 (4) 
Minimum Perimeter Setback - 
South 
20 (2) 
25 (4) 
Maximum Density Gross Acre 
16 
16 
Minimum Open Space % 
30 
30 (3) 
Maximum Structure Height 
30 (1) 
30 (1) 
Maximum % Lot Coverage 
50% 
50% 
Parking spaces size 
10’ x 20’ 
9’ x 18’ 
Maximum Number of Units 
 
37 
 
(1) 
Two story maximum for principal buildings, refer to Section 7.300 for 
accessory buildings. 
(2) 
Setbacks increase 1 foot to 1 foot ratio for buildings over 20’. 
(3) 
Open Space is defined as: An area that is intended to provide light and 
air and is designed for either environmental, scenic, or recreational 
purposes. Open space includes, but is not limited to private rear yards, 
lawns, decorative planting, walkways, active and passive recreation 
areas, playgrounds, fountains, swimming pools, perimeter landscaping, 
plazas, and rooftop amenities. 
(4) 
Bay windows, roof overhangs, and entertainment centers may project 2’ 
into the side or rear yards for a horizontal distance not to exceed 10’, 
except where contiguous to a driveway. 
 
The private open space requirement for individual units in R-3 multifamily district is a 
minimum of 125 square feet. The minimum private open space requirement is being 
exceeded for each unit by providing individual private rear back yards for each unit. The 
minimum private yard is 160 square feet in area. It should be noted that in addition to 
the individual private rear yards the community also provides a larger common open 
space area with enhanced amenities. Each of the proposed 2 car units will also include 
2 private balcony spaces with a minimum of 60 square feet in the back balcony and 80

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square feet in the front balcony. This amount of private patio space is adequate space 
for outdoor furniture, without becoming large enough to encourage unsightly resident 
storage. Furthermore, this community is proposing a minimum of 30% private/public 
open space. This amount of open space is beneficial to the community as a whole and 
supports more resident interaction in the amenity areas. 
  
E. 
DESIGN GUIDELINES 
 
Careful consideration has been taken into the design and layout of Residences at 
Westgate residential parcel to ensure compatibility with the adjacent residential 
communities. Residences at Westgate offers future residents an intimate sense of 
community and opportunities to interact together as neighbors, via thoughtful 
community design, and home orientation to the central amenity.  
 
The attached “Conceptual Representations” are illustrations of how the multifamily 
residential and site plan may be developed. It is anticipated that the project will be 
developed in a single phase and subject to the City’s normal Design Review process.  
 
All buildings shall be designed with 4-sided architecture and share common 
architectural elements. The design team has kept consistent with the goal of creating a 
unique residential community that uses various materials, colors, and architectural 
features to break up the building massing.  
 
Residences at Westgate is designed as a community with landscaped open space 
areas and amenities to provide residents with an appealing, active environment to play, 
relax, and socialize with each other. The layout and design of Residences at Westgate 
creates an attractive development that faces all lots on this property inward onto the 
property’s internal loop street and open space.  
 
Building Design 
All multi-family residential buildings will conform to the City of 
Glendale’s Residential Development and Design Manual, except 
as modified by this PAD. 
 
 
The attached “Conceptual Representation…” examples are 
representations intended to illustrate and establish a level of quality 
which will be the benchmark against Design Review. While the 
applicant may submit elevations, which differ in some ways from 
the representations shown in this PAD submittal, the intent of the 
submittal exhibits is to establish a level of foundational quality.  
 
Materials 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Approved exterior wall materials include the following list, unless 
otherwise expanded with approved by the Planning Division: 
• Common clay brick 
• Granite 
• Marble, or other natural stone 
• Tile cladding

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Materials (cont.) 
• Concrete masonry unit (provided that surfaces are integrally 
colored, painted, stained, or have attractive exposed 
aggregate which must be approved as to color and texture) 
• Architectural metal 
• Stucco or plaster (synthetic systems simulating stucco or 
plaster are permitted)  
• Concrete, pre-cast or poured in place 
• Glass 
• Metal panels and/or trim 
• Metal and composite panels 
• Metals (polished and rusted) 
• Perforated metals and meshes 
• Stucco 
• Exposed finished structural steel 
• Stone 
• Masonry 
Green-Screen or Green walls including trellises to reduce 
excessive radiant heat in pedestrian areas. 
 
Any pitched roof structure shall use concrete tiles or “pre-finished” 
metal roofing or other acceptable material as approved by Planning 
Division. Flat roofs shall be non-reflective material (minimum SRI of 
78 for non-occupiable roof patios). 
 
 
Amenities  
This development will provide the following: 
• A garage shall be provided for each unit 
• Front porch and/or balcony shall be provided for each unit 
• Each unit shall include a private rear yard 
• Child tot lot area 
• Pool 
• Sport Court 
• Seating area for gathering 
• Barbeque 
• Ramada  
• Dog Park  
• Grassed Activity Area with Seating  
Other form of amenity may be used instead of any one of the 
above as administratively approved by the Planning Division. 
 
Paving 
Materials 
Design 
Pedestrian crossing area shall have a different color, texture or 
material to define these areas with one of the following methods: 
• Stamped concrete or asphalt 
• Interlocking concrete pavers 
• Stained concrete 
• Integral colored concrete.

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• Or other acceptable method as approved by the Planning 
Division. 
• All materials within the Pedestrian crossing shall meet ADA 
requirements and may not create a significant noise issue 
with vehicle traffic. 
 
Walls/Fences 
Thematic wall and/or fence shall be utilized along Glendale Avenue 
to provide a cohesive project as approved by the Planning Division. 
Up to 8’ tall wall is permitted. Approved wall materials include the 
following list, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Division: 
• Metals, wrought iron, view fencing, steel tube (polished and 
rusted). 
• Perforated metals and meshes. 
• Architectural masonry products as CMU, integral color CMU, 
textured CMU. 
• Architectural masonry bricks and veneers. 
• Architectural metal works, stand alone or integrated into 
masonry walls. 
• Stucco or synthetic applied to all exposed surfaces of 
masonry CMU. 
• 
Poured in place concrete works. 
 
Lighting Design 
All lighting shall comply with Section 26.5 Outdoor Lighting 
Controls of the City of Glendale’s Municipal Code.  
 
All exterior lighting on the site is to be shielded from view of the 
light source off-site to the extent feasible. Parking lot fixtures and 
wall lights shall not exceed 25’ in height.  
 
Main Project 
Entry Point 
Main project entry point shall be created to convey the identity of 
the development. The main project entry point shall be designed as 
part of the overall development and shall be part of the Design 
Review application when submitted to the City for review and 
approval. 
 
 
F. 
LANDSCAPE CONCEPT 
 
The landscape plan uses plants that are low water use and consistent with the 
proposed architectural character of the homes. Drought resistant plants and trees will 
be the predominant materials used in the overall landscape design for entry areas and 
streetscape using colorful accent materials incorporated in open space areas and other 
featured spaces. Some turf will be used in landscape tracts to also create an oasis feel 
in certain featured locations. Streetscape standards along Glendale Avenue are 
designed as an integral part of the project’s landscape theme and include plant

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materials compatible with the City’s Street Landscape Program and Landscape 
Ordinance.  
 
An 8’ high decorative theme wall tapering down to 6’ high will be located along Glendale 
Avenue frontage.  
 
Landscaping along Glendale Avenue frontage and Site Entrance. 
The entry into the site shall be clearly identified as the project’s entry point with the use 
of landscape materials in conjunction with community signage.  This may include 
increased plant massing, themed plant species as well as site walls consistent with the 
project. This may include native trees, with shrub accent and groundcover plantings, 
landscaped mounds, site walls and signage. A minimum 25 feet landscape setback 
shall be provided along Glendale Avenue, drive aisle/driveway, sidewalks, and/or 
turnaround may encroach into the landscape setback. 
 
Our design intent for the Residences at Westgate is to create a formal landscape design 
to follow the design ques predominant in the residential structures. We have chosen 
regionally appropriate plant material to create strong visual appearance using bold 
textures and contrasting colors. Desert museum palo verde trees have been used along 
the Glendale Avenue street frontage because of the artistic branch structure.  
 
Internal Landscape 
Chinese elm trees have been selected internal to the site because of the high canopy 
that allows for ease of movement around the drives and walkways.  Shrubs and ground 
cover have been carefully selected to create interest and year-round color.  High-use 
open spaces include small pockets of turf while lesser-use open space areas have open 
granite areas with interesting vegetation to ensure there is a sense of openness about 
the community. 
 
Perimeter Landscape Setback 
A minimum of a 5-feet-wide landscape setback shall be provided along the north 
property line. A minimum 10 feet wide landscape setback shall be provided along the 
west and east perimeter sides, except if a rear yard or amenity area is proposed. 
 
Hardscape 
A mixture of different hardscape and paving materials shall be integrated into the site to 
emphasize key focus areas.  These areas may include major vehicular entrances, 
pedestrian crossings, and/or pedestrian plazas.  Architecturally themed signage, screen 
walls and decorative elements will be selected to integrate with the overall character of 
the development.   
 
 
G. 
SIGNS 
 
All signage shall comply with the City’s Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.100-7.110.

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H. 
PHASING PLAN 
 
The intent is to develop this community in one phase. Forecasting the pace is 
challenging because it depends upon market conditions. However, all needed off-site 
and on-site improvements will be constructed as approved by the City. These 
infrastructure improvements will provide proper access to streets, pedestrian routes, 
water, and sewer connections into the City system, on-site storm water retention, and 
perimeter streetscape improvements adjacent to the parcel.    
 
 
I. 
CONCLUSION 
 
The intent of the overall proposal is to provide a residential development that 
complements the area while upholding the planning principles and supporting the 
economic goals and objectives of the City of Glendale and nearby Westgate 
entertainment and shopping core. The infill site will be transformed into an attractive, 
high-quality residential development that will enhance the streetscape appearance with 
attractive new architectural designs, open space areas, amenities, and lush landscaping 
features along Glendale Avenue.  
 
The overall project will attract residents looking for an enhanced level of living with 
on-site amenities. These new residents and their guests will become customers and 
patrons of all the nearby shopping, restaurants, and entertainment venues.  
 
We believe this community will be warmly embraced at this location and will be a benefit 
for Glendale. The subject parcel is long and narrow and would be difficult for many 
developers. The concern for such parcels is finding a developer and community type 
that can be successful within those site parameters and maintain the level of quality the 
City wants, especially in the shadow of Westgate. The proposed community can 
navigate those challenges very well and will deliver a quality product to the City.  
 
 
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Vicinity Aerial

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Aerial and Zoning Map

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Conceptual Development Plan

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Conceptual Site Plan

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Conceptual Representation of Community Pool Area

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Conceptual Representation of Community Entrance Area

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Conceptual Representation of Community Entrance Area

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Conceptual Rendering Representation of Elevations

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Conceptual Representation of Amenities for Residential Community

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Conceptual Representation of Tot Lot equipment for Residential Community

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Conceptual Representation of Tot Lot equipment for Residential Community