Narrative

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2023-12-14)

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Kathleen D. Rieger, VP 
Steve A. Nosal, VP
Neil A. Feaser, AIA, VP
 
PROJECT NARRATIVE 
 
STARBUCKS                                                     Date: 07/31/2023                                                                         
51ST AVE & GLENDALE      
 
     
                                                                                    
SWC OF W. Glendale Ave., and N. 51st Ave.                                          
Glendale, AZ 85301 
 
The proposed site is located at the SWC of 51st Ave and W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ.   The 
APN of the parcel is 146-06-054E & the case number is CUP23-01.  Existing zoning C-2 
(Commercial) to remain C-2.  The site is presently occupied as extra parking spaces of an 
existing shopping plaza.   
 
This proposed project’s goal is to develop the site for a new drive-thru only coffee shop.  The 
square footage will be approximately 1,302 SF.  The drive thru lane shall accommodate 11 cars 
in the que. In addition to the drive thru window, there will also be a walk-up window for 
customers.  The overall elevations have been designed to match surrounding buildings finishes 
and styles, specifically capturing the ‘brick’ facade of the adjacent fire station and sugar beet 
factory for main body portions of our elevations.  
 
The site allows for connections from the building to the existing sidewalk along Glendale 
Avenue.  Screen walls have been added as necessary around the drive-thru.  External 
downspouts have been relocated to be interior only.   Trash enclosure elevations have been 
provided.  And after serious consideration regarding the flow of the site we have elected to 
keep the orientation of the building as-is.  If the building was rotated, we would have to 
TO 
FROM 
City of Glendale Planning & Development Department  
5850 W. Glendale Ave, Suite 212  
Glendale, AZ 85301 
RKAA Architects, Inc.  
Jamie Angulo 
2233 E Thomas Rd.  
Phoenix, AZ 85016 
(602) 955 – 3900 
jangulo@rkaa.com 
RE 
Conditional Use Permit (Convenience) Submittal  
CURRENT APN # 146-06-054E 
 
#CUP23-01
Received
[18 OCT 2023]
PLANNING DIVISION

remove a major portion of the adjacent tenants parking as well as cut off the full flow of the 
existing parking layout.  This layout allows the customer to exit the drive-thru onto the existing 
internal drive-way within the parking lot without impeding any cars on the adjacent properties.  
 
The overall site area .46 acres.  The site is surrounded by Chevron gas station at east, various 
commercial buildings at south and west sides.  The drive-thru lane vehicular traffic shall all be 
accessed from internal drive aisle of the property and thus not contributing to traffic congestion 
on Glendale Avenue or 51st Avenue.  The typical hours for the proposed building use are Mon-Sat 
4:30am-7:30pm with Sunday closing at 6:30pm. 
 
With the site being located in an existing retail center and being zoned C-2, the proposed 
building fits into the overall objectives of the City of Glendale and will have a positive impact on 
the neighboring businesses. The proposed building will fit well into the existing retail center and 
not have any detriment to nearby neighborhoods as the increase in traffic it brings will have an 
overall positive benefit to the adjacent businesses and will not affect traffic by the nearby 
residential areas. There will be absolutely no detriment to the health, safety, or general welfare 
to the people residing or working in the nearby areas as the proposed building use will be a 
coffee shop placed into an existing retail center. The proposed site is an individually separated 
parcel within an existing parking lot for the retail center.  Through purposeful design the building 
and drive-thru will be able to fit all required elements including the building placement, 
adequate parking, screen walls, landscaping and setbacks as we have demonstrated on our site 
plan.  The location shall have two main points of entry onto the site, one on East side and one on 
the West.  The site offers a 2-way driveway which allows inlet and exit of the site back onto 
Glendale Avenue which allows for adequate flow to and from the site.  We do not believe there 
will be any detrimental effects on the area with our proposed building, but the design and 
location of the building has been carefully thought out to mitigate any possible detrimental 
effects and adapts to the surrounding area.  
 
New restaurant’s use is consistent with the intent of the overall area.  We look forward to 
working with City of Glendale planning Department in order to acquire the city’s approval.  
 
Best regards, 
Jamie Angulo 
RKAA Architects, Inc

GLENDALE AVE
PREVIEW BD.
W/ BOLLARD
SINGLE ORDER
POINT W
BOLLARD
5
4' SCREEN WALL
EXISTING
PARKING
25'-5"
12'-0"
5'-5"
23'-10"
40'-0"
ROW
EXISTING
PARKING
EXISTING
PARKING
EXISTING
D/W
EXISTING
PARKING
10'-0"
20'-0"
11'-0"
5'-0"
PROPOSED 4'-0"
SCREEN WALL
EXISTING
SIGN
15'-0"
PROPOSED TRASH
ENCLOSURE- MIN
CONSTRUCTION
BASED OFF C.O.G.
G934
EXISTING
D/W
EXISTING
D/W
PROPOSED 4'-0"
SCREEN WALL
DRIVEWAY "RIGHT
TURN" ONLY
STRIPING AND PARTIAL
CURBING REMOVED FOR
NEW 2-WAY DRIVEWAY
27'-0"
24'-0"
11'-1"
15'-0"
7'-6"
5'-0"
6'-2"
12'-0"
R=20'
R=33'
12'-0"
1300 SF
5'-6"
3'-0"
CLEARANCE
BAR W/
BOLLARD
16'-0"
10'-0"
11'-4"
54'-0"
L/S
REMOVABLE TRAFFIC
DELINEATORS WITH
ANCHORED BASE IN
ASPHALT
1'-0"
4"
4"
4"
24"
4"
4"
4"
24"
5'-0"
CONCRETE
FOOTING
LANDSCAPE
4'-0"
PAINTED
CMU
CMU CAP
DATE:10-09-2023 (PRELIMINARY)
NORTH
SCALE:
SITE PLAN
1/16" = 1'-0"
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51ST AND GLENDALE PAD
RKAA# 21358.00
SP-2
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ARCHITECTS, INC.  ALL
RIGHT S RESE RVE D.
THIS DRAWING IS AN
I N S T R U M E N T O F
SERV ICE. IT IS THE
PROPERTY OF RKAA
ARCHITECTS, INC. AND
M A Y N O T B E
DUPLICATED, USED OR
DISCLOSED WITHOUT
WRITTEN PERMISSION
OF THE ARCHITECT.
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PROJECT DIRECTORY
146-06-054E
C-2
0.46 ACRES (20,212 S.F.)
RESTAURANT
PARCEL NUMBER:
EXISTING ZONING:
SITE AREA:
PROPOSED USE:
SITE AREA
RESTAURANT BUILDING AREA:
PARKING REQUIRED:
PAD B: RESTAURANT 1/100
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED:
TOTAL PARKING PROVIDED:
SITE DATA
ARCHITECT:
  RKAA ARCHITECTS, INC.
  2233 EAST THOMAS ROAD
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA  85016
  CONTACT:  NEIL FEASER
  PHONE: (602) 955-3900
  FAX:  (602) 955-0496
  E-MAIL:  nfeaser@rkaa.com
1,298 S.F.
14 SPACES
16 SPACES
site
NORTH
SCALE:
VICINITY MAP
N.T.S.
N 43RD AVE
N 51ST AVE
W GLENDALE AVE
W NORTHERN AVE
BETHANY HOME RD
N 59TH AVE
GRAND AVE
SCALE:
4' SCREEN WALL
N.T.S.
Received
[18 OCT 2023]
PLANNING DIVISION