PowerPoint Presentation

Envision Encore PAD
GPA24-02 & ZON24-02
Planning Commission Hearing – March 27, 2025
Alex Lerma
Senior Planner

Request
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1. Minor General Plan Amendment from BP (Business Park) to 
EMU (Entertainment Mix Use).
2. Rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to PAD (Planned Area 
Development). 
Applicant/ Owner: 
City of Glendale/Porter Fields LLC

Vicinity Map
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CITY 
HALL
SUBJECT 
PROPERTY
Located south 
of the 
southwest 
corner of 99th 
Avenue and 
Ballpark 
Boulevard

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General Plan / Zoning
General Plan Proposal:
HDR 20
Zoning Proposal:
PAD

Aerial Map
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Public Involvement 
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• Notice mailed March 28, 2024.  
• Virtual neighborhood meeting held April 10, 2024.
• Second notification letter mailed January 7, 2025.
• Hearing notices mailed on February 28, 2025. 
• Advertised in The Arizona Republic on March 5, 2025.   
• Property posted on-site March 7, 2025.

Findings & Analysis
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• The project site plan demonstrates effective use of land, 
circulation and site arrangement.
• The PAD allows high density residential development as a mix-
use component. 
 
• The proposed development is an innovative and appropriate 
use for the site.

Findings & Analysis
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• The projects provides for a process which relates to urban 
design and scale of the project to the unique characteristics 
of the site. 
• Adequate utilities exist in the area. 
• Proposal is consistent with General Plan goals & policies.

Recommendation
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The Planning Commission should recommend approval of 
GPA24-02, as written.
The Planning Commission should recommend approval of 
ZON24-02, subject to the following stipulations:
1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with 
the Envision Encore PAD narrative, date stamped March 
14, 2025.

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Continued:
2. Dedication of right-of-way and half street improvements 
including sidewalks and landscaped area within the right-of-
way, will be determined through the design review process.
3. All development shall buy into the lift station that will serve 
the area between the New River and 99th Avenue. The fee 
shall be in accordance with the agreement on file with the 
City of Glendale.

Envision Encore PAD
GPA24-02 & ZON24-02
Planning Commission Hearing – March 27, 2025
Alex Lerma
Senior Planner