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City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2021-10-07)

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Conditional Use Permit Application 
 
NEC of 83rd Avenue and Glendale Road 
 
CUP 21-03 
 
 
 
 
Prepared by: 
 
Withey Morris, PLC 
2525 East Arizona Biltmore Circle 
Suite A-212 
Phoenix, AZ  85016 
 
Submittal: September 2021
09/14/2021
83rd Glendale Convenience
CUP21-03

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Conditional Use Permit Narrative 
 
Case Number: CUP 21-03 
 
 
 
 
I. 
INTRODUCTION 
 
On behalf of DeRito Partners, we submit this request for the development of a 
new retail gas station store located at the northeast corner of 83rd Avenue and Glendale 
Avenue (the “Property”), as shown on the Vicinity and Aerial Maps attached as Exhibit 
1 and 2.  This application requests the following:  
 
1. Conditional Use Permit to allow a retail convenience store and gas station. 
Section 5.754. 
 
II. 
Background History 
 
The site has historically operated as a gas station since its original construction 
in the early 1980’s according to county historical photos. Overtime, the building has 
been abandoned and the site is fenced off. It has become blight and an attractive 
nuisance with graffiti and vandalism as the pictures show at Tab 3.

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The gas station predates the single-family residential that was constructed to the 
north in the mid 1990’s. In addition, two billboards were constructed on the Property 
around the mid 1980’s and they will remain on site as-is.   
 
DeRito Partners proposes to redevelop the site with a new gas station.  The 
proposed development will reinvigorate a blighted vacant lot and resume a use that has 
been on this site for years.  
 
III.  General Plan & Zoning 
 
The General Plan designation on the Property is General Commercial (GC). The 
Property is currently zoned Commercial (C-2), which allows a convenience use, subject 
to a conditional use permit. See General Plan map at Exhibit 4 and zoning map at 
Exhibit 5.  
 
The zoning surrounding the property is NSC (Neighborhood Shopping Center) to 
the south, C-2 (Commercial) to the west, and R1-7 (Urban Residential – Single 
Residence) to the north and east. 
 
IV. Development Proposal 
 
The development proposes a new gas station and convenience store building 
(approx. 4,088 sf) located towards the middle of the site in a similar location as the 
existing structure on the site. In addition, the gas station canopy/fuel pumps are located 
south of the building toward Glendale Avenue. Access to the site is off 83rd Avenue and 
Glendale Avenue. However, due to the older engineering and design standards, the 
current driveway locations will be shifted to meet current code standards.  The business 
will operate 24/7. See site plan at Exhibit 6.

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V. CUP REQUEST 
 
The proposed use is a convenience store and as defined by the Glendale Zoning 
Ordinance Section 5.754, it requires a conditional use permit.  
 
As mentioned above a gas station and convenience store has been on this 
property since the early 1980s before it was abandoned and boarded up some years 
ago.  The developer proposes to redevelop the site with a new gas station and 
convenience store. Given the passage of time, a CUP is required since this code 
provision did not exist when the original store was built. 
 
This application meets all the required findings: 
1. That the proposed use is consistent with the policies, objectives, and land use map 
of the Glendale General Plan and the purpose of the zone district in which the site is 
located; 
Response: This proposed use is consistent with the commercial designation of the 
general plan and the property’s underlying C-2 zoning designation. 
2. That the proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the health, safety or 
general welfare of persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the 
proposed use, or have an adverse effect on the property, adjacent properties, the 
surrounding neighborhood or the city when consideration is given to the character and 
size of the use and hours of operation; 
Response: The CUP will have no detrimental impact on the adjacent property or 
properties in the area.  The new development brings life to a blighted lot and resumes 
the same convenience store use that previously operated at this location for years. 
3. That the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the intended 
use and that all requirements for the zone district, including but not limited to: 
setbacks, walls, landscaping and buffer yards are met; 
Response: The property complies with the development standards for the C-2 district. 
4. That the proposed site has adequate access to public streets and highways to carry 
the type and quantity of traffic which may be generated by the subject use, and that 
on-site circulation is adequate to permit driveways, parking, and loading requirements 
in a manner which is safe and efficient; 
Response: The use is located at a major arterial intersection and precisely the area 
intended for this type of use.  The driveways are being relocated to comply with 
Glendale’s new development standards and the circulation and parking are per code.

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5. That adequate conditions or stipulations have been incorporated into the approval 
of the conditional use permit to insure that any anticipated detrimental effects can be 
mitigated. 
Response: The prior use was a gas station and the new development since renews 
that use in a more beneficial way.  No new stipulations are needed or expected to 
recommence the historical use. 
VI. Summary 
 
The CUP for a convenience use is appropriate for this Property and merits 
approval based on the codified findings.  The use will not be a detriment to the area. 
The new development brings life to a blighted lot and resumes a use that previously 
operated at this location for years. By granting this request, the intent and purpose of 
the ordinance is preserved.  We respectfully request your approval of this application.

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Vicinity Map
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TAB 2

Aerial Map
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Site Photos

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FFE
0' - 0"
T.O. LOW
PARAPET
22' - 8"
T.O. HIGH
PARAPET
23' - 4 1/4"
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2
2
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FC-2
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MT-1
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MT-1
8' - 0"
5' - 11 1/16"
12
FFE
0' - 0"
B.O. LOW CANOPY
8' - 6"
B.O. HIGH CANOPY
10' - 0"
T.O. LOW
PARAPET
22' - 8"
T.O. HIGH
PARAPET
23' - 4 1/4"
1
2
FC-2
MT-1
MT-1
MT-1
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FC-1
MT-3
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FC-2
MT-1
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FC-1
S1
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FC-1
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MT-1
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MT-1
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MT-4
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11
5' - 0"
3' - 8 7/16"
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8
S1
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FFE
0' - 0"
B.O. LOW CANOPY
8' - 6"
T.O. LOW
PARAPET
22' - 8"
T.O. HIGH
PARAPET
23' - 4 1/4"
1
2
2
2
2
MT-1
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FC-1
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FC-2
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FC-2
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MT-1
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MT-2
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MT-1
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MT-1
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MT-2
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MT-2
8
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P-1
5' - 0"
3' - 8 7/16"
12
FFE
0' - 0"
B.O. LOW CANOPY
8' - 6"
B.O. HIGH CANOPY
10' - 0"
T.O. HIGH
PARAPET
23' - 4 1/4"
MT-1
MT-1
S1
S1
MT-4
MT-3
S1
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FC-1
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MT-1
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S1
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S1
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8' - 0"
5' - 11 1/16"
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1/8" = 1'-0"
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THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE AND THE PROPERTY OF ARCHICON DESIGNERS AND SHALL REMAIN THEIR PROPERTY.  THE USE OF THIS DRAWING SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO THE ORIGINAL SITE FOR WHICH IT WAS PREPARED AND PUBLICATION THEREOF IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO SUCH.
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07/13/2021
Architecture & Interiors, L.C.
ARCHICON
5055 E. WASHINGTON STREET
SUITE 200
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85034
(602) 222-4266
FAX (602) 279-4305
www.ARCHICON.COM
SR20-0221
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CEDAR COLORED FIBER CEMENT PANELS
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GREY COLORED FIBER CEMENT PANELS
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MEDIUM BRONZE COLORED FIBER CEMENT SOFFIT CEILING
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PRE-FINISHED MTL COPING AND COMPRESSION EDGE. PAINTED MEDIUM BRONZE
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ENDURING BRONZE COLORED ALUMINUM STOREFRONT AND SUPPORT COLUMNS
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EXTERIOR DOOR. PAINTED ENDURING BRONZE
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NON-ILLUMINATED WELCOME SIGN - SEE SIGN RESOURCE DOCUMENT
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NON-ILLUMINATED THREE STRIPE BAND - SEE SIGNAGE RESOURCE DOCUMENT
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EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGNAGE - SEE SIGN RESOURCE DOCUMENT
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