DRC_STAFF REPORT_PRANGERRESIDENCE_041426.DOCX

PL250087 – PRANGER RESIDENCE 
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April 14, 2026
STAFF REPORT
PRANGER RESIDENCE (PL250087)
PROJECT DATA: 
Project Address
1517 South Beck Avenue
Property Owner(s) Current / 
Future
Pranger Family Trust
Applicant
Thomas Pranger
Zoning District 
(current/proposed)
R1-6 (Single-Family Residential)
Gross Site Area
0.19 acres
Number of Units
1 unit
Total Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Total Building Area
2,067 s.f. 
Engineered Shade Height
15’ (15’ maximum allowed)
Lot Coverage
24% (45% maximum allowed)
Engineered Shade
525 s.f.
Engineered Shade Setbacks
5’ front, 55’ north side, 17’ south street side, 70’ rear (5’, 9’, 9’, 9’ 
min. required)
Vehicle Parking
2 spaces (in driveway) (2 min. required)
COMMENTS:
This site is located on the northeast corner of Beck Avenue and 16th Street and is located within the 
R1-6, Single-Family Residential zoning district. A detached engineered shade structure was 
constructed over the required driveway without receiving a Use Permit or Building Permit. As a result, 
Code Compliance issued a code violation (CE248237) on December 9, 2024. A Building Permit 
(BP251037) was issued with conditions to modify the structure to meet the Zoning and Development 
Code requirements or obtain a Use Permit to allow a detached engineered shade structure in the 
street side yard setback. This request includes a Use Permit to allow a 525 square foot detached 
engineered shade structure within the street side yard setback.
Previous Building Permits were issued for modifications and additions to the home for a total of five 
bedrooms and one required parking space in the rear and one within the driveway to meet the Zoning 
and Development Code requirement for two parking spaces outside of the front and street side yard 
setbacks. Plans submitted with this request indicate that no improved paved surface upon which 
parking would be permitted exists in the rear yard. As a result, this request also includes a Use Permit 
to allow one required parking space in the street side yard setback to meet the Zoning and 
Development Code that requires two parking spaces.
Existing uses on the site include a single-family residence.
The applicant is requesting the Development Review Commission take action on:
ZUP260023 Use Permit to allow a detached engineered shade structure within the street side yard 
setback 
ZUP260031 Use Permit to allow one (1) required parking space within the street side yard setback
PUBLIC INPUT
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Neighborhood meeting not required.

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PROJECT ANALYSIS
USE PERMIT
The proposed use requires two Use Permits, one to allow a detached engineered shade structure 
within the street side yard and one to allow one required parking space in the street side yard setback.
Section 6-308 E Approval criteria for Use Permit (in italics): 
1.
Any significant increase in vehicular or pedestrian traffic. The required driveway can accommodate 
four vehicles with an additional two that that can be accommodated in the right of way along Beck 
Avenue without encumbering neighboring properties. A detached engineered shade structure will 
not create additional demand for parking.
2.
Nuisance arising from the emission of odor, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat or glare at a 
level exceeding that of ambient conditions. The property is remaining a single-family use and is not 
expected to create a nuisance. The proposed engineered shade structure is intended to provide 
shade and reduce the temperature of the concrete underneath.
3.
Contribution to the deterioration of the neighborhood or to the downgrading of property values, the 
proposed use is not in conflict with the goals objectives or policies for rehabilitation, redevelopment 
or conservation as set forth in the city’s adopted plans or General Plan. Parking in the street side 
yard setback does not conflict with the City’s stated goals or policies. The detached engineered 
shade structure supports the City’s policy to increase shade city-wide and supports the General 
Plan’s strategy to increase shade canopy city-wide.
4.
Compatibility with existing surrounding structures and uses. The majority of homes in the area 
contain open-attached carports for vehicular parking. White the proposed shade structure does not 
match the existing home, the appearance and location of the shade canopy do not detract from the 
overall aesthetic of this property or adjacent properties.
5.
Adequate control of disruptive behavior both inside and outside the premises which may create a 
nuisance to the surrounding area or general public. The property is remaining a single-family use. 
The addition of a detached engineered shade structure and parking in the street side yard setback 
are not expected to create disruptive behavior.
The manner of conduct and the building for the proposed use will not be detrimental to persons 
residing or working in the vicinity, to adjacent property, to the neighborhood, or to the public welfare in 
general, and that the use will be in full conformity to any conditions, requirements or standards 
prescribed therefore by this code. 
Based on the information provided and the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the 
requested Use Permits. This request meets the required criteria and will conform to the conditions.
USE PERMIT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: (Non-standard conditions are identified in bold)
EACH NUMBERED ITEM IS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL.  THE DECISION-MAKING BODY MAY MODIFY, DELETE OR 
ADD TO THESE CONDITIONS.  
1.
The Use Permits are valid only after a Building Permit has been obtained, the required inspections 
have been completed and a Final Inspection has been passed. As part of the Building Permit 
process, on-site storm water retention may be required to be verified or accomplished on this Site. 
2.
The Use Permits are valid for the plans as submitted within this application. Any additions or 
modifications may be submitted for review during the building plan check process.
3.
Parking in the street side yard setback shall be located on the designated driveway only and not 
encroach in the public right-of-way.

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4.
Parking shall not exceed 35% of the property frontage; the remainder of the front yard shall be 
used for landscape and not parked upon.
CODE/ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS:
THE BULLETED ITEMS REFER TO EXISTING CODE OR ORDINANCES THAT PLANNING STAFF OBSERVES ARE 
PERTINENT TO THIS CASE.  THE BULLET ITEMS ARE INCLUDED TO ALERT THE DESIGN TEAM AND ASSIST IN 
OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT AND ARE NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST.
This approval for the Use Permit review did not include a comprehensive evaluation of the site for 
code compliance; the scope of approval is for the Use Permit only. The property owner should be 
aware of all city codes and zoning ordinances applicable to the property including maintenance and 
conformance with the codes. Below is a partial list of references provided to advise the owner of 
pertinent code requirements; this is not an exhaustive list. 
TEMPE CITY CODE: Specific requirements of the Tempe City Code are not listed but apply to any 
application. 
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE: Specific requirements of the Zoning and Development Code 
(ZDC) are not listed as conditions of approval but apply to any application. To avoid unnecessary 
review time and reduce the potential for multiple plan check submittals, become familiar with the ZDC.
BUILDING & FIRE CODES: Any modifications to the buildings involving mechanical, electrical, 
plumbing or structural tenant improvements that would require a building permit must obtain required 
permits.
ENGINEERING CODES: Any site modifications affecting utilities, retention or engineering code 
requirements must obtain required permits.
USE PERMIT:
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The Use Permit approval shall be void if the use is not commenced or if an application for a 
building permit has not been submitted, whichever is applicable, within twelve (12) months after 
the Use Permit is granted or within the time stipulated by the decision-making body.
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Section 6-902.B. The decision-making body, upon finding that the applicant has not taken 
corrective actions to resolve issues related to the permit/approval and that a continuation of the 
permit/approval is not in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare, can revoke 
the permit/approval after providing written notice of its intentions to the holder of the permit.

Any intensification or expansion of use shall require a new Use Permit.

All required Federal, State, County, and Municipal permits, licenses, and clearances shall be 
obtained, or the Use Permit is void.
BASIS OF BUILDING HEIGHT: Measure height of buildings from top of curb at a point adjacent to the 
center of the front property line.
DUST CONTROL: Any operation capable of generating dust, include, but not limited to, land clearing, 
earth moving, excavating, construction, demolition and other similar operations, that disturbs 0.10 
acres (4,356 square feet) or more shall require a dust control permit from the Maricopa County Air 
Quality Department (MCAQD).  Contact MCAQD at http://www.maricopa.gov/aq/. 
HISTORY & FACTS:
1962
Single-family residence constructed. 
December 30, 1985
Building Permit for enclosure of carport per property record card.

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May 6, 1986
Final on Building Permit for bedroom addition per property record card. 
September 25, 2020 Final on BP191845 for modifications to the existing enclosed carport. Two (2) 
parking spaces required with one shown in the driveway and one in the rear 
yard to meet code requirements.
November 6, 2024
Final on BP232194 to add a master bedroom to the rear of the home for a total 
of five (5) bedrooms. Two (2) parking spaces required with one shown in the 
driveway and one in the rear yard to meet code requirements.
December 9, 2024
Code Compliance issued an initial correction notice (CE248237) for an 
unpermitted accessory building.
March 3, 2025
Applicant of record submitted documents for a Use Permit (PL250087).
August 29, 2025 
Code Compliance issued a final correction notice (CE248237) for an 
unpermitted accessory building.
December 5, 2025
Building Permits were issued for construction of the detached engineered shade 
canopy, with conditions to modify the structure to meet the Zoning and 
Development Code requirements or obtain a Use Permit to allow a detached 
engineered shade structure in the street side yard setback.
February 26, 2026
Applicant of record paid required fees for Use Permit application (PL250087).
March 2, 2026
Use Permit Application (PL250087) deemed administratively complete and 
assigned for review.
April 14, 2026
Development Review Commission scheduled to hear this request.
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE REFERENCE:
Section 6-308, Use Permit