Presentation

AMBERLIN ARROWHEAD 
GPA21-07 and ZON21-19
Planning Commission – December 2, 2021
Alex Lerma 
Planning Project Manager

Request
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1) Minor General Plan Amendment from PC 
(Planned Commercial) to HDR-30 (High Density 
Residential 20-30 du/ac); and 
2) Zone change from PAD (Planned Area 
Development) to PAD (Planned Area Development).
Applicant:  Brian Greathouse on behalf of Burch & 
Cracchiolo, PA, representing Nirvana at Empire 
Residential Communities Fund, III LLC

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CITY 
HALL
SITE
Vicinity Map
Located at the 
northwest corner of 
51st Avenue and Bell 
Road.

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General Plan

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Zoning Map

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Aerial

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Conceptual Site Plan

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Conceptual Landscape Plan

Conceptual Building Elevations
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Conceptual Building Elevations
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Conceptual Building Elevations
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Building Renderings
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Public Involvement
• Notice mailed April 27 and September 14.
• Virtual neighborhood meeting held on May 12 
and September 29.  
• Request advertised in The Arizona Republic on 
November 10.
• Hearing notices mailed on November 13. 
• Property posted on-site November 16.

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• The proposed amendment is consistent with 
several of the Goals and Policies depicted 
within the Envision Glendale 2040 including 
development by sound growth 
management, tying the project to existing 
and future transportation systems and 
encouraging housing in close proximities to 
designated employment areas.
Finding & Analysis

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• The proposed project meets the intent of 
the PAD zoning district by providing a mix of 
high-density, multi-family and commercial 
uses.
• The project proposes 204 dwelling units of 
(27.4 du/ac) multi-family on a 7.44-acre lot. 
Finding & Analysis

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Finding & Analysis 
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The project will include approximately 128 
one-bedroom units and 76 two-bedroom 
units in a 4-story building. 
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The project will provide a minimum of 25% 
open space with various amenities located 
throughout the site including a dog park, a 
pool area, a yoga lawn, club house, and 
lounge areas.

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• The applicant has provided extensive design 
initiatives of the buildings, site layout, 
building setbacks, and landscape to ensure 
compatibility with the single-family homes to 
the north of the site, and through such 
design, provide a more effective buffer 
between both residential uses.
Finding & Analysis

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• The on-site traffic is adequately planned to 
permit safe and efficient circulation. 
• The Transportation Department has reviewed 
the project’s Traffic Impact Statement (TIS) 
and have approved the findings. 
Finding & Analysis

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• There are adequate school facilities for the 
proposed project. 
• All applicable city departments have reviewed 
the application and recommended approval 
of the application. Stipulations have been 
added to ensure quality development. 
Finding & Analysis

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Should the Planning Commission motion to 
recommend approval of GPA21-07, it should be 
as written.
Should the Planning Commission motion to 
recommend approval of ZON21-19, it should be 
subject to the following stipulations:
Recommendation

Continued:
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1.Development shall be in substantial conformance
to
the
PAD
Booklet
entitled
“Amberlin
Arrowhead,” date stamped October 8, 2021.

Continued:
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2. The developer will be required to coordinate 
with the City of Phoenix on the roadway R/W 
requirements, roadway typical section 
requirements (lighting, sidewalk, bike lanes, 
bus bays, etc.) and roadway access location 
and type along 51st Avenue.

AMBERLIN ARROWHEAD 
GPA21-07 and ZON21-19
Planning Commission – December 2, 2021
Alex Lerma 
Planning Project Manager