DRC_STAFF REPORT_GONZALES-SANTIN RESIDENCE_060926.DOCX

PL240462 – GONZALES-SANTIN RESIDENCE 
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June 9, 2026
STAFF REPORT
GONZALES-SANTIN RESIDENCE (PL240462)
PROJECT DATA: 
Project Address
1010 West 12th Street
Property Owner(s) Current / 
Future
Edwin and Patricia Santin
Applicant
Edwin Gonzalez-Santin
Zoning District 
(current/proposed)
R1-6, Single-Family Residential
Gross / Net Site Area
.17 acres
Total Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Total Building Area
1,356 s.f. 
Detached Structure Height
10’ (15’ maximum allowed) 
Lot Coverage
18% (45% maximum allowed) 
Engineered Shade
506 s.f.
Detached Structure Setbacks
5’ front, 47’ west side, 7’6’’ east side (5, 5, min.)
Vehicle Parking
2 spaces (1 min. required)
COMMENTS:
This site is Lot 250 of the Parkway Manor Unit 4 subdivision, in the Downtown Tempe / Rio Salado 
/ASU/ NW Neighborhoods Character Area, positioned on the north side of 12th Street, west of Hardy 
Drive, within the interior of the neighborhood. The subject property is zoned R1-6, Single-Family 
Residential zoning district and is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, with a two-car carport 
constructed in 1963. The proposal is to allow a detached engineered shade structure 10 feet high and 
506 square feet in area in the front yard setback over the required driveway. The two required parking 
spaces will remain under the two-car carport and the detached engineered structure will provide shade 
to two guest parking spaces located in the front yard setback. 
The detached engineered shade structure will consist of four 6x6 wood post supports with a concrete 
base and footing, and a flat wood framed roof and single membrane roofing system. All the exposed 
wood and proposed finishes will be stained to match the existing eave fascia and surrounding 
architectural style and materials. 
The plan provided reflects the detached engineered shade structure’s front posts are located five feet 
from the front property line and the side support posts are located seven feet and six inches feet from 
the side (east) property line. The proposed structure will not extend past nor obstruct the public right-
of-way or adjacent properties. The shade structure meets the required setbacks for a detached 
engineered shade structure per section 3-401.C.2.c of the Tempe Zoning and Development Code.
Upon approval of the current planning request, the applicant will be required to submit a new building 
permit application to ensure compliance with building code.
Existing uses on the site include: a single-family residence.
The applicant is requesting the Development Review Commission take action on 
ZUP250032
Use Permit to allow a detached engineered shade structure 
PUBLIC INPUT

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Neighborhood meeting was not required
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To date, staff has not received any public comment
USE PERMIT 
The proposed use requires a Use Permit to allow a detached engineered shade structure within the 
R1-6 zoning. The Use Permit allows detached engineered shade structures in the front yard limited to 
the area over the required driveway
Section 6-308 E Approval criteria for Use Permit (in italics): 
1.
Any significant increase in vehicular or pedestrian traffic. No additions to the residence are 
proposed. The structure will not negatively impact any vehicular and pedestrian traffic as the 
structure will be built to provide shade to parking on the driveway. 
2.
Nuisance arising from the emission of odor, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat or glare at a 
level exceeding that of ambient conditions. Allowing the detached engineered shade structure on 
the property will reduce heat level over the driveway and will not cause any abovementioned 
nuisances.
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. The 
proposed structure has the potential to increase the value of the property by providing shade to 
guests. The structure also supports the City’s initiatives to reduce the urban heat island effect by 
expanding shade canopy. 
4.
Compatibility with existing surrounding structures and uses; there is a residence on 12th Street with 
an attached carport that extends over the driveway. The structure will be constructed to match the 
existing eave fascia and surrounding architectural style and materials
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 intended use is to provide shade for 
human comfort and 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 Permit. 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 Permit is 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 Permit is valid for the plans as submitted within this application. Any additions or 
modifications may be submitted for review during the building plan check process.
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.

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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.
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Any intensification or expansion of use shall require a new Use Permit.
HISTORY & FACTS:
April 9, 1958 
The property annexed into the City of Tempe
December 9, 1963
Single-Family Residence was constructed.
June 9, 2026
The Development Review Commission is scheduled to hear the request for a 
Use Permit to allow a detached engineered shade structure in the front yard of a 
R1-6 single-family residence.
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE REFERENCE:
Section 3-401, Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures
Section 6-308, Use Permit