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Final Citizen Participation Plan For DESERT RIVER 2 7302 North 99"" Avenue (NWC of 99" Avenue & Desert River Boulevard) 65.58 Acres Glendale, AZ Case #GPA20-07 and ZON20-12 Prepared by: Empire Residential Communities Fund Iv, LLC 6617 N. Scottsdale Road, #101 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 July 13, 2020 Desert River 2 CPP July 2020 1. Proposed Project The Desert River property is located at the north of the northwest corner of 99"" Avenue and Desert River Boulevard. The existing land use per the general plan for the 65.58 acres is Business Park and the existing zoning is Desert River Planned Area Development (PAD). We are requesting a minor general plan amendment to Multi-Use to allow the mix of commercial, office, retail and multi-family and a rezone to Desert River 2 Planned Area Development to update the permitted uses, conceptual architecture, landscape design and signage package. We will not provide a specific bubble plan as was done originally with defined parcel shapes, size and location controlling the allowed use, however a very conceptual site plan has been included to allow more mixed use flow and demand with flexibility based on market demand to shape and size the parcels as needed. ERCIV will not be the end user, therefore preliminary engineering and design review will not be included in this request as we will defer to the end user to define their own site plans. The result of this rezone will provide a 65.58 acre multi-use center which will allow for a high- quality development for various potential uses to include multi-family, office buildings, hotel, medical, and retail. 2. Public Notification Technique Planning determined that a neighborhood meeting was the most appropriate public notification technique for this project. A copy of the notification letter is included in the CP Plan. The meeting was held via Go To Webinar on June 30, 2020. 3. Notification The notification area map and a list of property owners are attached in this report. All property owners in the notification area were notified. Additionally, all interested parties, homeowners’ associations as well as those listed on the Additional Notification list were notified. As required, labels for each list have been included in this submittal. 4. Interested Parties This development will greatly improve the surrounding area by completing a large vacant parcel that has been underdeveloped for a significant period of time due to market changes. The property is currently vacant land. It is bound by Dignity Health and Credit Union West to the south; vacant land owned by the City of Glendale to the north; 99° Avenue and Loop 101 to the east; and New River Channel to the west. 5. Potential Concerns of Interested Parties We do not foresee concerns from the neighborhood, interested parties and homeowner's associations in the area due to the fact that the allowed use would be similar to the originally approved PAD and the updated architecture and sign designs will be more desirable in this market. In addition, there has been no development here for such a lengthy time frame and an upscale multi-use center will add value to the neighborhood. There were no concerns raised at the meeting. See meeting notes attached referencing the attendees and discussions. 6. Communication with Citizens Individuals are free to call or e-mail Empire Residential Communities at any time during the application process for comments or questions. 7. Public Notification of Changes If there are any major changes, a notification letter will be mailed for a second neighborhood meeting. Desert River 2 CPP July 2020 8. Coordination Communication on any updates and citizen participation results will be communicated to the project planner via e-mail or phone messages. 9. Schedule Preliminary CPP submitted to Project Planner for Review May 11, 2020 Plan Implemented June 12, 2020 Hold Neighborhood Meeting June 30, 2020 Citizen Participation Plan Report Submitted July 13, 2020 Desert River 2 CPP July 2020 Notification Letter \ IN EMPIRE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES FUND IV, LLC June 12, 2020 Subject: Desert River 2 Proposed Minor GPA and Rezone Project Location: NWC of 99*" Avenue and Desert River Boulevard Dear Neighbor: This letter is to inform you that Empire Residential Communities Fund lv, LLC is applying for rezoning of the property located at the northwest corner of 99** Avenue and Desert River Boulevard. This rezoning request will provide a unique development that enhances the City of Glendale and provides an upscale mixed-use center. The project is in the Yucca Council District. Our firm’s request will revise the zoning of the property to allow for a high-quality commercial center development for various potential uses to include multi-family, office buildings, hotel, medical and retail. We request a minor general plan amendment to Multi-Use to allow the mix of commercial, office, retail and multi-family and a rezone to Desert River 2 Planned Area Development to update the permitted uses, conceptual architecture, landscape design and signage package. We will not provide a specific bubble plan as was done originally with defined parcel shapes, size and location controlling the allowed use, however a very conceptual site plan has been included to allow more mixed use flow and demand with flexibility based on market demand to shape and size the parcels as needed. We will provide backbone infrastructure for 99°" Avenue and Desert River Boulevard loop road and water and sewer connections. ERCIV will not be the end user, therefore preliminary engineering and design review will not be included in this request as we will defer to the end user to define their own site plans. | have included a site plan with this letter for your review. A virtual neighborhood meeting will be held via Go To Webinar. Please register for Desert River 2 Neighborhood Meeting on June 30, 2020 at 5:00 PM PDT at link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7602784663949997582 Brought to you by GoToWebinar® - Webinars Made Easy® The meeting will start at 5:00 pm. Comments and questions will be accepted at this time. If you are unable to join us for the meeting, please write, email, or call me at the contact information below. You may also contact Edward Vigil with the City of Glendale at (623) 930-3071 or evigil@glendaleaz.com. Sincerely, The Empire Group Shelby JM Duplessis, PE, LEED AP Vice President of Land Development 480.546.7906 shelby@theempiregrouplic.com 6617 North Scottsdale Road Suite 101 Scottsdale, Arizona 85250 480-546-7900 bo | ae “AINROO WaOORIVHN WNOZIY TWVONATO seryimtanting nee sayunxtuno:y fo dose) v 1dO —_ NW1d LNAWdO1SAAG *4 LISIHXA a ~— | 2 YSAIM LHASIG a aald Wa \ | ANO $350etNd TwNLdzONOO HOS $1 ONY JNO S3SOdUNd NOILVO Idd¥-BHd HO SI SIH ‘BLON coving +06) ATIRWLIN (ovina +08) YIN OKO WISH TE1OH ‘3O1OTIVIBY7ELOH Ovi8s ovens 3 z et 1 (ovina 08) AWS ; TWAIN f BOOTH BLO now oe aus Desert River 2 CPP July 2020 Property Owner List with Parcel Number and Parcel Map Attached INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ry, = Planning NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION LETTER AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING . . GPA20-07 and ZON20-12 Case No. (if available) . Desert River 2 Project Name: i, Micheal Woal(” certify that | am the authorized applicant / representative to the City of Glendale for the above application, and do hereby affirm that notice as required for the case noted above has been completed in accordance with the Citizen Participation Process in the City of Glendale’s Zoning Ordinance, and a copy of the fetter and mailing labels has also been submitted. Applicant/Representative Signature: Mid b & 28, STATE OF ARIZONA Ss. COUNTY OF MARICOPA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged befor this‘ day of June 20 20 Notary Public My Commission Expires: arch 1S, 2024 CYNTHIA LEE THIMMESCH Notary Public, State of Arizona Maricopa County Commission # 678860 My Commission Expires March 15, 2024 7 einen Desert River 2 CPP July 2020 NOTIFICATION AREA NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION AREA NAME OF REQUEST: DESERT RIVER 2 PAD TO PAD LOCATION: North of the northwest corner of 99" Avenue and Desert River Boulevard REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a minor general plan amendment to Multi- Use to allow the mix of commercial, office, retail and multi-family and a rezone to Desert River 2 Planned Area Development to update the permitted uses, conceptual architecture, landscape design and signage package on approximately 66 acres. ZONING DISTRICT: PAD (Planned Area COUNCIL DISTRICT: Yucca Development) FORMAL APPLICATION SUBMITTED: No. Desert River 2 CPP Additional Notification List: City of Glendale Mayor's Office Mayor Weiers 5850 W. Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 Glendale City Council Office Council Member Clark 5850 W. Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 Ed Vigil, Planner Planning 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Suite 212 Glendale, AZ 85301 Diana Figueroa, Senior Secretary Planning 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Suite 212 Glendale, AZ 85301 July 2020 Desert River 2 CPP July 2020 INTERESTED PARTIES NOTIFICATION LIST FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT - CITY WIDE & YUCCA ATTACHED INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Desert River 2 CPP July 2020 MEETING NOTES AND ATTENDANCE SHEET IS EMPIRE FUND I, LLC Desert River 2 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WEBINAR — June 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm Present at Webinar: Shelby Duplessis — The Empire Group Tracy Grewe — The Empire Group Edward Vigil- City of Glendale Planning Joyce Clark — Council Member Kimberly Jordan — Westmarc (meeting host) No Property Owners, Interested Party and/or homeowners association representatives attended. 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