6204_ZON21-13_Bickman_Industrial_9.2_PC

Bickman Industrial 
ZON21-13
Planning Commission – September 2, 2021
Edward Vigil
Senior Planning Project Manager

Request
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Rezone approximately 75.6 acres from RR-45 
to PAD (Planned Area Development). 
Applicant: Benjamin Tate, Withey Morris PLC

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NWC 
Corner  
Glendale 
Avenue & 
Reems 
Road
CITY 
HALL
SITE
Vicinity Map

General Plan-
Envision Glendale 2040
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Bickman 
Industrial
Land Use:
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Luke Compatible 
Land Use Area
Glendale Ave
Reems Road

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Aerial Map

Luke Air Force Base Contours
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Development Standards
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Proposed Land Uses: M-1, M-2 & B.P. 
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Coverage:  100%
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Building Height: 55 feet.
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Max FAR: .40
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Billboards not allowed.
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Parking is 1/2000.

Site Plan
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Elevations
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Public Involvement
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• Notification Letters mailed to property 
owners on May 28.
• Site posted August 9. 
• Request advertised on August 12. 
• Hearing notices mailed August 13.
No comments received.

Findings
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•The proposed Rezoning is consistent with 
the policies and objectives of the Zoning 
Ordinance.
•The proposal will be compatible with the 
Luke Compatible Land Uses.
•Contributes to the balancing of new jobs 
in relation to housing.

Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of ZON21-13, 
subject to the following:
1. Development shall be in conformance with the 
Bickman Industrial PAD Narrative dated July 20, 
2021.

Recommendation
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2. The developer shall provide a 55-foot right of 
way dedication on Reems Road with 
improvements. The improvements shall 
include, but not limited to, roadway widening, 
curb, gutter, detached sidewalk, street lighting, 
signing pavement markings, and landscaping.

Recommendation
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3. The developer shall provide right of way 
dedication of 55 feet for Glendale Avenue.  
The improvements shall include, but not 
limited to, roadway widening, curb, gutter, 
detached sidewalk, street lighting, signing 
pavement markings, and landscaping.

Recommendation
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4. The developer shall provide a 40-foot right of 
way dedication for Alsup Avenue. The 
applicant/developer shall coordinate with 
Maricopa County regarding the roadway 
improvements for Alsup Avenue as well as the 
access (location, number, type, etc.) onto 
Alsup Avenue.
5. The developer shall provide onsite retention 
for the 100-year, 2-hour storm event for the 
site and adjacent roadways.

Recommendation
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6. The developer shall place overhead powerlines 
on Alsup Avenue underground.  
7. All proposed access points on Reems Road 
shall align with the approved access points to 
the proposed Cubes development on the east 
side of Reems Road.

Recommendation
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8. All truck access points on Reems Road and on 
Glendale Avenue shall have a 150’ right turn 
deceleration lane and a 100’ taper.  The need 
for turn lanes at all other driveways will be 
determined by the Traffic Study. 
9. A right turn lane shall be required on south-
bound Reems Road in advance of the Glendale 
Avenue intersection (intersection of two 
arterials).

Recommendation
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10. Adaman Irrigation has land rights in the future 
right-of-way of Reems Road. The developer will 
be required to work with Adaman Irrigation to 
relocate facilities and the associated land rights 
in order to complete the required roadway 
improvements and make the associated right-
of-way dedications.

Bickman Industrial 
ZON21-13
Planning Commission – September 2, 2021
Edward Vigil
Senior Planning Project Manager