Tolleson PAD Zoning Narrative

City of Tolleson — City Council (2026-03-24)

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PAD Narrative 
The Waverly 
 
1st Submittal: January 22, 2026 
2nd/Final Submittal: March 12, 2026 
 
Prepared for: 
DOMINIUM 
Mark Lambing 
9000 East Pima Center Parkway, Suite 350 
Scottsdale, AZ 85258 
 
 
Prepared by: 
Berry Riddell LLC 
Wendy Riddell, Esq. 
Elyse DiMartino, Planner 
6750 East Camelback Road, Suite 100 
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

REQUEST 
 
The purpose of this request is to rezone an approximate 12.68-gross-acre (12.68 net acres) site 
located east of the southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Wolverine Way (the “Site”) from I-1 
(Light Industrial) to PAD (Planned Area Development) zoning. The Site located within the El 
Districto (Business District) of the 2024 General Plan. The intent of the applicant is to rezone this 
land to accommodate a multifamily development. The Site consists of a portion of APNs 101-04-
009 and 101-04-973B, as shown in the context aerial below, and is currently undeveloped. 
 
 Context Aerial  
 
 
  
SURROUNDING CONTEXT 
 
The Site is currently vacant, undeveloped land with no significant natural features or major 
changes in grade. Historically, the site was used for agricultural purposes which ceased in 2019. 
The Site is currently zoned I-1 (Light Industrial) and is within the El Districto (Business District) of 
the 2024 General Plan.

To the north of the Site is Tolleson Union High School District Office, a city park, multi-family 
residential (zoned C-2), and commercial land uses (zoned C-2). To the south is Harrison Street 
with vacant industrially zoned land beyond. The land to the east was recently rezoned to C-2 as 
well but is currently undeveloped.  
 
DEVELOPMENT PLAN 
 
Proposed is a 323-dwelling unit multi-family residential community on 12.68-gross-acres (12.68 
net acres) of undeveloped land (25.48 dwelling units per gross acre). The development plan 
includes a mix of two-, three-, and four-
bedroom apartments distributed across 
five buildings with a proposed building 
height of 48 feet (4-stories). However, due 
to parapets and materials used to screen 
rooftop equipment, elevator overruns, 
and stair towers that provide rooftop 
access, the proposed maximum height is 
57 feet. The proposed development is 
compatible and supportive of the existing 
and proposed surrounding land uses. 
 
The site layout is organized to include a 
central 
amenity 
core 
featuring 
a 
clubhouse with fitness center, swimming 
pool, and dedicated play areas. The 
internal circulation is supported by well-
defined roadways with the primary 
ingress/egress along Wolverine Way and 
a secondary access point along Harrison 
Street, both of which have gated entries. 
A total of 594 parking spaces are 
provided, which includes 26 accessible 
parking spaces.  
 
The architectural character will include 
simple, contemporary design features and 
elements. Architectural embellishments 
and details will include textural changes, 
offsets, recesses, variations in window 
sizes and locations, the use of multiple 
colors, Further, a rhythm and pattern of windows and other features define the position of each 
floor through horizontal expression lines and balconies.

The development incorporates open space and landscaping throughout, including buffers along 
the property lines to ease the transition between land uses. Further, 10.9% (approximately 
59,988 square feet) of the Site’s acreage is dedicated for usable open space. Drought tolerant 
landscaping will be provided to improve water conservation on the Site. 
 
PERMITTED USES 
 
The intent is to develop the site with multi-family residential uses. The permitted uses in the 
PAD are limited to Section 12-4-21, the multi-family zoning district in the Tolleson Zoning Code. 
Planning staff may issue interpretations for land uses analogous to those listed in Section 12-4-
21. Any use not permitted by this PAD is prohibited. 
 
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 
 
The proposed development standards are based upon the multi-family zoning district, R-2, of 
the Tolleson Zoning Code with modifications where appropriate to accommodate the existing 
building. Development standards not noted in this PAD will comply with the Tolleson Zoning 
Code. The following development standards are proposed for the Site.  
 
Proposed Development Standards 
Max Density 
26 du/ gross acre 
Max Height 
4-Stories or 57 feet, inclusive of parapets and materials 
used to screen roof top equipment, elevator overruns, 
and stair towers that provide rooftop access 
Max Lot Coverage 
40% 
Minimum Building Setbacks 
-Front 
- Sides  
- Rear 
 
10 feet 
10 feet 
20 feet

Minimum Open Space 
7% 
 
CONCLUSION 
 
The purpose of this request is to seek a rezoning for 12.68 gross acres located east of the 
southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Wolverine Way. Rezoning the Site to Planned Area 
Development (PAD) with flexible development standards would allow the development of a 323-
unit multi-family residential community at this location.