PowerPoint Presentation

Kebede Residences
GPA22-12 & ZON22-26 
Planning Commission Hearing – October 24, 2024
Joseline Castaneda
Planner

Request
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1) Minor General Plan Amendment from OFC (Office) to 
MHDR 8 (Medium-High Density Residential: 5.0 to 
8.0 d/u per acre)
2) Rezone from C-O (Commercial Office) to R1-6 PRD 
(Single Residence Planned Residential Development) 
Applicant/ Owner: Million Kebede / RENAISSANCE G C 
LLC

Vicinity Map
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CITY 
HALL
SITE
Northwest 
Corner of 
43rd Avenue 
and 
Orangewood 
Avenue

General Plan / Zoning Maps
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General Plan Proposal:
MHDR 8
Zoning Proposal:
R1-6 PRD

Aerial Map
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Street View
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Street View
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Project Details
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• Vacant site - 1.48 acres
• Single Family Development – 7 lots 
• Two-story homes 
• Recreation area – park, playground, picnic area

Standards Table 
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R1-6
Proposed (R1-6 PRD)
Minimum Net Lot Area
6,000 square feet
7,650 square feet
Minimum Lot Width
60 feet
60 feet
Minimum Lot Depth
100 feet
127.5 feet
Minimum Front Setback
15 feet to living area,
20 feet to garage or carport
20 feet to living area, 
25 feet to garage or carport
Minimum Rear Setback
20 feet
30 feet
Minimum Side Setback
5 feet & 10 feet, minimum 15 feet 
separation between buildings on 
adjacent lots
5 feet & 10 feet, minimum 15 feet 
separation between buildings on 
adjacent lots
Minimum Street Yard Setback
10 feet 
10 feet
Maximum Building Height
30 feet, limit two-story maximum
30 feet, limit two-story maximum
Maximum % Lot Coverage
40%
40%

Site Plan
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Conceptual Elevations
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Public Involvement 
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• 1st Letters sent February 4, 2022
• Neighborhood Meeting: February 16, 2022
• 2nd Letters sent August 16, 2024
• Notices mailed: June 03, 2024
• Published in Arizona Republic: October 2, 2024 
• Property posted on-site: October 4, 2024
No comments.

Findings & Analysis – General Plan 
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Amendments to the General Plan of the City of Glendale 
shall be approved only if
• The amendment is consistent with the General Plan; 
and
• The proposed amendment furthers the general welfare 
of the citizens of Glendale.
• The proposed change will be compatible with other 
land uses, existing or planned, in the vicinity.

Findings & Analysis – Rezone & PRD 
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• Encourage imaginative and innovative planning of 
residential neighborhoods by providing greater 
flexibility in design. 
• Encourage variation in lot size, lot width, building 
setback, building orientation, and house product 
design within neighborhoods.

Findings & Analysis 
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• Establish residential neighborhoods which have a 
distinct character and convey a sense of place. 
• Proposal will be compatible with other existing and 
planned development in the area.

Findings & Analysis
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• The proposal meets or exceeds the City's 
Subdivision Design Expectations
• The proposal will result in a quality living 
environment and accommodate desired lifestyles.

Recommendation
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Move to recommend approval of GPA22-12, as written.
Move to recommend approval of ZON22-26, subject to 
the following stipulation:
Development shall be in substantial conformance with 
the Orangewood Meadows - II PRD Narrative, dated 
August 20, 2024, and site plan dated June 05, 2024.

Kebede Residences
GPA22-12 & ZON22-26 
Planning Commission Hearing – October 24, 2024
Joseline Castaneda
Planner