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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA July 21, 2021, held in the City Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago Street. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL CHAIRMAN HEUMANN called the study session to order at 5:48 p.m. The following Commissioners answered Roll Call: Chairman Rick Heumann Vice Chairman David Rose Commissioner George Kimble Commissioner Matt Eberle Commissioner Michael Flanders Absent: Also, present: Mr. Kevin Mayo, Planning Administrator Mr. David de la Torre, Planning Manager Mr. Thomas Allen, Assistant City Attorney Ms. Lauren Schumann, Senior City Planner Ms. Kristine Gay, Senior City Planner Mr. Ben Cereceres, City Planner Mr. Zachary Werdean, City Planner Mr. Harley Mehlhorn, Junior Planner Mr. Ben Bravenec, Planning Intern Ms. Julie San Miguel, Clerk 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Pledge of Allegiance led by COMMISSIONER EBERLE. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Study Session Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Approved b. Regular Meeting Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Approved c. Meeting Minutes of Design Review Committee held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Approved Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 2 MOVED BY VICE CHAIRMAN ROSE, second by COMMISSIONER KIMBALL to approve the Minutes of the Design Review Committee held on June 16, 2021, and the Minutes of the Study Session and Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. Chairman Rick Heumann - In Favor Commissioner George Kimble - In Favor Vice Chair David Rose - In Favor Commissioner Michael Flanders- In Favor Commissioner Matt Eberle- In Favor 4. AGENDA ITEMS: CHAIRMAN HEUMANN informed the audience before the Regular Meeting, Commission and Staff met in open Study Session to discuss items on the Agenda, items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, and i are on consent. *a. PLH21-0030/PLH21-0015/PLT21-0011 OLD STONE RANCH PHASE 4 Approved With Added Stipulations Request Area Plan Amendment to the Brooks Ranch Area Plan by adding Single-Family Medium Density (0-6 du/ac), Rezoning from Agricultural District (AG-1) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for single-family residential, Preliminary Development Plan for subdivision layout and housing product, and preliminary plat approval for a single-family subdivision on approximately 8 acres located west of the northwest corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay roads. Background e Subject site is approximately 8 net acres; annexed in 2019 ¢ Subject site is located adjacent to Old Stone Ranch master planned community which includes 585 single-family lots, a school, a park with trails throughout the subdivisions, and landscaped entries with water features within 234 gross acres, 2003 e¢ Southeast Chandler Area Plan (SECAP) approved and adopted, encouraging maximizing density at 3.5 du/ac; 1999 e Brooks Ranch Area Plan approved and adopted, encouraging development of farms to single-family residential; 2000 e Old Stone Ranch contains three residential subdivisions with typical lots sizes ranging from 7,200 to 10,000 square feet and a mix of one- and two-story single-family homes e The aggregate overall density for the existing three phases of Old Stone Ranch is 2.5 du/ac ¢ The proposal! would change the aggregate overall density for Old Stone Ranch to 2.69 du/ac Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 3 Surrounding Land Use Data North | Avian Meadows- 200 single- South | Chandler Heights Road family lots East | Assisted living memory care West | Old Stone Ranch- Phase 3- 176 single- facility family lots General Plan and Area Plan Designations Existing Proposed General Plan Neighborhoods No Change Southeast Chandler Area Traditional Suburban Character | No Change Plan (SECAP) Brooks Ranch Area Plan Rural Residential (O- 1.5 du/ac) Single-family Medium _ Density (0-6 du/ac) Proposed Development Single family subdivision # of Lots 44 single family lots Density Aggregate density (including Old Stone Ranch Phases 1-3 and the proposed development): 2.69 dwelling units per acre Isolated density: 5.47 dwelling units per acre Building Setbacks (min.) Front -20 ft. to garage from back of sidewalk, 4 ft. to livable Sides - 4 ft. & 1 ft. Rear - 5 ft., lots along north property line rear yard shall be 10 ft. Minimum Lot Size 55x 81’ (4,455 sq. ft.) Lot Coverage (max.) 70 percent Building Height (max.) All homes one-story; 22 ft. Architecture Theme Spanish Number of Elevations 12 House Size 2,220 - 3,495 square feet Number of Floor Plans 3 Parking Spaces Each lot provides a two-vehicle garage with driveways for two vehicles On-street parking provided on one side of street; approximately 40 on-street guest parking spaces Subdivision is not gated Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 4 Review and Recommendation Planning staff has reviewed the request finding consistency with the General Plan and the intent of the SECAP. Planning staff supports the request citing the property is considered an infill property since all adjacent properties have developed. The General Plan allows medium-density residential (3.5-12) to be considered as a transitional land use on infill parcels when located adjacent to an arterial street. New Village Homes has met with the Old Stone Ranch Homeowner's Association (HOA) to incorporate the proposed development into the HOA as Phase 4 of Old Stone Ranch. In return, the proposed development will provide monument signage for the existing Old Stone Ranch community and continue the theme of the existing subdivision through landscaping and varying fences along Chandler Heights Road. Aggregate density can be considered if the proposed development is a part of a larger master planned development; through aggregate density, the proposal may be considered if designed appropriately and compatible with surrounding lots. Although the proposed lots are smaller, all of the homes are one-story and expand the diversity of housing in the area. Lots along the north property line have increased rear yard setback to further ensure compatibility with existing homes to the north. The development provides substantial landscape setbacks along the north side of Chandler Heights Road and at the entrance on the west side, thus creating a compatible development design that completes the southern entrance to Old Stone Ranch. Since the site is within the SECAP, design elements are required in order to achieve a density greater than 2.5 du/ac. The request is for a density of 5.47 du/ac with overall proposed aggregate density of Old Stone Ranch totaling 2.69 du/ac. When the SECAP was adopted the design requirements provided options, such as common area lakes that were intended for larger residential developments. The proposed development will include a common pool with ramada seating area and a dog park for residents meeting the intent of the SECAP. Due to the infill nature of the site, the Residential Development Standards (RDS) for subdivision layout are not applicable. However, the RDS guidelines remain applicable to the architectural design of the homes. The proposed single family residential subdivision meets the intent of development standards, residential design guidelines, and the SECAP. Planning staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Old Stone Ranch Phase 4 single-family subdivision subject to conditions. Public/Neighborhood Outreach e This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code. e A virtual neighborhood meeting was held on May 12, 2021. The applicant's team, Planning staff, and approximately three neighbors attended the virtual meeting. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 5 Questions were asked about the home builder, other subdivisions they built, and general timelines for the project were asked. One Avian Meadow’s resident whom abuts the subject site had concerns about the proposed rear yard setback adjacent to their property. e As of the writing of this memo, Planning staff has been contacted by two residents stating single-family is the most appropriate at this site and would oppose any type of multi-family or attached condos. Planning staff is unaware of any opposition to the request. Recommended Actions Area Plan Amendment Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Area Plan Amendment to the Brooks Ranch Area Plan by adding Single- Family Medium Density (0-6 du/ac) as shown on the Area Plan Amendment Exhibit. Rezoning Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of Rezoning from AG-1 to PAD for single-family residential, subject to the following conditions: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Development Booklet, entitled “Old Stone Ranch Phase 4” and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH21-0015, modified by such conditions included at the time the Booklet was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified or supplemented by the Chandler City Council. 2. Completion of the construction of all required off-site street improvements including but not limited to paving, landscaping, curb, gutter and sidewalks, median improvements and street lighting to achieve conformance with City codes, standard details, and design manuals. 3. The developer shall be required to install landscaping in the arterial street median(s) adjoining this project. In the event that the landscaping already exists within such median(s) the developer shall be required to upgrade such landscaping to meet current City Standards. 4. Right-of-way dedications to achieve full half-widths, including turn lanes and deceleration lanes, per the standards of the Chandler Transportation Plan. 5. Minimum setbacks shall be as follows: Front yard setback 20 ft. to garage from back of sidewalk, 4 ft. to livable Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 6 Side yard setbacks 4 ft. & 1 ft. Rear yard setbacks 5 ft., lots along north property line rear yard shall be 10 ft. 6. Maximum lot coverage shall be seventy (70) percent. 7. The landscaping in all open-spaces shall be maintained by the property owner or property owners' association, and shall be maintained at a level consistent with or better than at the time of planting. 8. The landscaping in all rights-of-way shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner or property owners' association. 9. The covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC & R's) to be filed and recorded with the subdivision shall mandate the installation of front yard landscaping within 180 days from the date of occupancy with the homeowners’ association responsible for monitoring and enforcement of this requirement. Preliminary Development Plan Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, subject to the following conditions: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Development Booklet, entitled “Old Stone Ranch Phase 4” and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH21-0015, modified by such conditions included at the time the Booklet was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified or supplemented by the Chandler City Council. . All lots shall be constructed with single-story homes only. . The site shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner. 4. Landscaping plans (including for open spaces, rights-of-way, and street medians) and perimeter walls shall be approved by the Planning Administrator. 5, Sign packages, including free-standing signs as well as wall-mounted signs, shall be designed in coordination with landscape plans, planting materials, storm water retention requirements, and utility pedestals, so as not to create problems with sign visibility or prompt the removal of required landscape materials. 6. The same elevation shall not be built side-by-side or directly across the street from one another. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 7 7. Preliminary Development Plan approval does not constitute Final Development Plan approval; compliance with the details required by all applicable codes and conditions of the City of Chandler and this Preliminary Development Plan shall apply. Note: Stipulations #8 through #11 were added on the Addendum Memo presented to Planning and Zoning Commission this date. 8. The applicant shall replace all Chilean Mesquite trees with a different tree from the low-water-use plant list. 9. The applicant shall work with staff to provide another primary base color for the housing product. 10. The applicant shall work with staff to provide more stone/brick veneer on front elevations. 11. Fifty percent of the trees planted along the arterial streets shall be a minimum of 36- inch box and 12-feet in height at the time of planting. Note: Stipulation #12 was added as a result of the Planning and Zoning’s discussion during the Study Session. 12. The applicant shall work with staff to provide enhanced side elevations. Preliminary Plat Upon finding consistency with the General Plan and the approved rezoning, Planning staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to the following condition: 1. Approval by the City Engineer and Planning Administrator with regard to the details of all submittals required by code or condition. Proposed Motions Area Plan Amendment Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of PLH21-0030 Old Stone Ranch Phase 4, amending the Brook Ranch Plan by adding Single-Family Medium Density (0-6 du/ac) as shown on the Area Plan Amendment Exhibit. Rezoning Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of PLH21-0015 Old Stone Ranch Phase 4, rezoning from AG-1 to PAD for single family residential, subject to conditions as recommended by Planning staff. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 8 Preliminary Development Plan Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Preliminary Development Plan, PLH21-0015 Old Stone Ranch Phase 4, subject to conditions as recommended by Planning staff. Preliminary Plat Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Preliminary Plat, PLT21- 0011 Old Stone Ranch Phase 4, subject to a condition as recommended by Planning staff. An Addendum Memo was presented to the Commission adding Preliminary Development Plan Stipulations #8 through #11 and a result of the Planning and Zoning’s discussion during the Study Session Stipulation #12 was added. CHAIRMAN HEUMANN requested staff present the additional stipulation added as a result of the Planning and Zoning’s discussion during the Study Session. DAVID DE LA TORRE, PLANNING MANAGER presented the additional Stipulation reflected under #12 of the Preliminary Development Plan. *b. PLH20-0059 PRICE & QUEEN CREEK CAMPUS Approved With Modified Stipulations Request Rezoning from Agricultural District (AG-1) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for office, manufacturing, and ancillary commercial uses, with a Mid-Rise Overlay, and Preliminary Development Plan for conceptual site layout and building architecture on approximately 37 acres located at the northeast corner of Price and Queen Creek roads. Background e Site is currently zoned and used for agricultural land uses e 37-acre site Surrounding Land Use Data North | Continuum South | Downtown Ocotillo residential, lodging, and commercial East | Lodging and agricultural West | Wells Fargo General Plan and Area Plan Designations Plan Recommended Land Use Proposed Amendment Growth Area 4: General Plan South Price Road Corridor, and No Change Employment Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 9 Proposal Employment Campus Proposed Primary Land Uses Approximately 585,000 square feet of: High technology; Semi-Conductor; Biomedical; Biotechnology; Bioscience; Pharmaceuticals; Nanotechnology related land uses Telecommunications; Aerospace; Renewable and cogeneration energy. Educational facilities Research laboratories High-technology-related assembly of finished products Advanced Business Services Non-offensive manufacturing, and/or Office, high-tech and non-high-tech related. Proposed Ancillary Land Uses Approximately 11,400 square feet of: Retail Service Proposed to be located only in the northwest portion of the site Conceptual Building Design Minimum building height of 40 feet Maximum height of 150 feet Unique application of concrete, glazing, architectural panels, natural stone, hiqh-quality composite materials, and/or tile Unique concrete finishes and forms Variety of window dimensions and fenestration A common design theme will be used across all buildings Conceptual Site Design Large landscaped setbacks along Price & Queen Creek roads Two main drive aisles provide primary onsite circulation Four primary Class-A office-style buildings centered on the site and oriented around the main drive aisles create a campus One single-story commercial building located near the northwest corner of the site Two parking structures on the north Surface parking is screened along main drive-aisles via landscaping Drive aisles are enhanced with unique paving, sculptures, and street landscaping. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 10 Outdoor amenity spaces for employees and guests will be coordinated with each building Area reserved for electric vehicle parking, ride share pick- up/drop-off, bike parking, and direct pedestrian connections Conceptual Landscaping Date Palms proposed at the main entrance on Price Road and Queen Creek Road Enhanced landscaped perimeter (as measured from back of sidewalk): Price Road: +/- 70’ - 100° Queen Creek Road: +/- 23’ - 40’ Ellis Road: +/- 20 Mockingbird Road: +/- 20’ Artistic corner campus identification signage and blue glass proposed as alternative to water feature Review and Recommendation Staff finds the proposed rezoning, mid-rise overlay, and preliminary development plan, to align with the goals of the 2016 General Plan. The 2016 General Plan identifies the site as being located within Growth Area 4, the South Price Road Corridor where the following guidance is provided: e Preserve high-value employment reputation e Maintain and expand the campus environment e Develop the corridor with mid-rise developments e Use acommon design theme e Preserve corridor aesthetics e Accommodate multiple modes of transportation e Provide flexibility for remnant parcels To maintain flexibility while attracting potential tenant(s), the applicant has included very conceptual renderings and exhibits to establish the required level of quality and design. Upon identifying the tenant and respective building needs, the applicant will submit for an Administrative Design Review for site and building design. Staff will review the administrative submittal for consistency with the renderings, conceptual imagery, narrative, stipulations, and City Code. Staff is confident that the conceptual Development Booklet and stipulations will result in a high-quality campus development commensurate with existing Price Road sites. Public/Neighborhood Outreach e This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Land Use and Zoning Code. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 11 To comply with CDC social distancing guidelines, the applicant hosted digital neighborhood meetings via Zoom on January 27", and January 28", 2021. Minor questions and discontentment for any change to the site was initially received from one resident. After the applicant shared the General Plan's guidance for the South Price Road Corridor, the resident had no further concerns. Residents had concerns regarding the building height, the land uses and associated traffic concerns. As of writing this memo, Planning staff has not received further opposition from residents regarding the proposal. Recommended Actions Note: The Planning and Zoning Commission was presented with an Addendum Memo as Staff proposed a revised set of Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) Stipulations, the revisions address the following: Rezoning Stipulation #8 Stipulated the minimum building height of 45 feet. Rezoning Stipulations #11 & 12 Moved landscaping stipulations from PDP to rezoning. PDP Stipulation #7 Corrected the referenced landscaped corner Rezoning Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the rezoning from Agricultural District (AG-1) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for office, manufacturing, and ancillary commercial, with a Mid-Rise Overlay, subject to the following conditions: 1. Primary land uses shall be limited to knowledge-intensive uses including but not limited to: a. Manufacturing, research and development, and/or office for high technology, biomedical, biotechnology, bioscience, pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, telecommunications, aerospace, renewable and/or cogeneration energy, and other industries involved in emerging technologies except no use shall be permitted which is likely to be detrimental to the health and safety of the surrounding area or the general community; b. Higher education facilities such as universities and professional institutes of learning; Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 12 c. Assembly of finished products or subassemblies, so long as the primary use of the property is technology related and not basic processing and compounding of raw materials or food products; d. Supporting advanced business services or office uses such as financial services, information technology, software design, professional design or engineering firms, accounting, or human resources; and e. Other uses determined by the Zoning Administrator to be similar to the aforementioned knowledge-intensive uses. 2. Notwithstanding any provision of the Development Booklet or of any other conditions of the Rezoning, no data center use of any type, unless ancillary and secondary to a primary use, shall be a use permitted for the property that is the subject of this Rezoning. 3. Call centers, warehousing, storage, distribution, and other similar land uses that do not employ a workforce composed of a substantial number of predominantly highly skilled workers engaging in knowledge-intensive employment shall not be permitted as a primary use on the subject site. 4. Commercial land uses including retail, restaurant, and personal services shall be permitted as an ancillary land use and shall not occupy more than a total of 12,000 square feet on the 37-acre site. 5. The stand-alone commercial building shall not be constructed first. 6. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the conceptual plans included in the Development Booklet, entitled, “Price & Queen Creek Campus” and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH20-0059, modified by such conditions included at the time the Booklet was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified, or supplemented by Chandler City Council. 7. Building heights shall not exceed 150 (one hundred and fifty) feet in height as measured to the top of parapet of the building fagade. 8. Building heights shall not be less than 45 (forty-five) feet, except for the proposed parking structures and “Incidental Service Retail Pad,” which shall not be required to adhere to this minimum building height. 9, Completion of the construction of all required off-site street improvements including but not limited to paving, landscaping, curb, gutter and sidewalks, median Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 13 improvements and street lighting, to achieve conformance with City codes, standard details, and design manuals. 10. Right-of-way dedications to achieve full half-widths, including turn lanes and deceleration lanes, per the standards of the Chandler Transportation Plan. 11. The landscaping and all other improvements in all open-spaces shall be maintained ‘py the property owner or property owners' association and shall be maintained at a level consistent with or better than at the time of planting. 12. The landscaping in all rights-of-way shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner or property owners’ association. Note: Stipulation #13 and #14 were revised as result of the Planning and Zoning’s discussion during the study session. 13. As part of the Administrative Design Review process, where staff determines that the proposed site improvements do not achieve a high-quality campus design commensurate with existing similar developments within the Price Road Corridor the request may be reverted to Council for approval of a revised Preliminary Development Plan. 14. As part of the Administrative Design Review process, where staff determines that the proposed building design does not achieve a high-quality architectural design commensurate with existing similar developments within the Price Road Corridor the request may be reverted to Council for approval of a revised Preliminary Development Plan. Preliminary Development Plan Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, subject to the following conditions: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the conceptual plans included in the Development Booklet, entitled, “Price & Queen Creek Campus” and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH20-0059, modified by such conditions included at the time the Booklet was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified, or supplemented by Chandler City Council. 2. Landscaping plans (including for open spaces, rights-of-way, and street medians) and perimeter walls shall be approved by the Planning Administrator. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 14 3. Fifty percent of the trees planted along the arterial streets shall be a minimum of 36-inch box and 12-feet in height at the time of planting. As shown in the conceptual exhibits a landscaped setback no less than approximately 100 feet in depth on average shall be provided along Price Road. To ensure adequate plantings are provided, the quantity of trees and plants typically required by the City Code to be provided in this landscaped setback shall be multiplied respective to the depth of the landscape setback that is ultimately provided. The northeast corner of the site shall be designed and landscaped such that all four corners of the intersection of Mockingbird Drive and Ellis Road have a coordinated appearance. Signage shall be designed in coordination with landscape plans, planting materials, storm water basins, site contours, utility pedestals, and other site appurtenances or features so as not to create problems with sign visibility or prompt the removal of required or proposed landscaping. Building signage shall be architecturally coordinated with the respective fagade. All signs shall comply with Chapter 39, Sign Code, of the Chandler City Code. All mechanical equipment shall be fully screened on all sides. Said screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building. Preliminary Development Plan approval does not constitute Final Development Plan approval; compliance with the details required by all applicable codes and conditions of the City of Chandler and this Preliminary Development Plan shall apply. Proposed Motions Rezoning Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of PLH20-0059 Price & Queen Creek Campus, rezoning from AG-1 to PAD for office, manufacturing, and ancillary commercial and Mid-Rise Overlay for building heights up to 150 feet. as recommended by Planning staff. Preliminary Development Plan Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Preliminary Development Plan, PLH20-0059 Price & Queen Creek Campus subject to conditions as recommended by Planning staff. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 15 The Planning and Zoning Commission was presented with an Addendum Memo as Staff proposed a revised set of Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) Stipulations and as result of the Planning and Zoning’s discussion during the Study Session, Rezoning Stipulations #13 and #14 were revised and two exhibits were removed by the Applicant. CHAIRMAN HEUMANN requested staff present the Stipulations modified as a result of the Planning and Zoning’s discussion during the Study Session. KRISTINE GAY, SENIOR CITY PLANNER, presented revised Rezoning Stipulations reflected under #13 and #14. She further stated 2 images were removed from the exhibits by the Applicant. CHAIRMAN HEUMANN asked if the wording in the Stipulation needed to read “Commission and Council” in order to go back through Planning and Zoning Commission. KRISTINE GAY, SENIOR CITY PLANNER stated the Zoning Administrator confirmed that part of being reverted back to Council includes going before Planning and Zoning Commission first. CHAIRMAN HEUMANN stated as long as the Assistant City Attorney agrees that it does not specifically need the words “Commission and Council” to come back through Planning and Zoning Commission. *c, PLH20-0072/PLT21-0016 CHANDLER AIRPARK TECHNOLOGY CENTER Approved Request Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) approval for site layout and building architecture for flex industrial buildings with office. The approximate 26.2-acre subject site is located at the southwest corner of Gilbert Road and Insight Way. Update This item was continued from the June 2, 2021, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for a Design Review Committee (DRC) meeting, which occurred on June 16, 2021. The applicant updated the front elevations for the DRC meeting. Commissioners had concerns citing additional work needed to occur to further break-up the large planes. Since that meeting, the applicant has made the following revisions: ¢ Increased the size of trees proposed along the street to thirty-six (36) inch boxes e Added dates palms at the street entries e Incorporated additional material of metal including a metal pop-out, awnings, and panels e Increased glazing and transparency with introduction of more storefront facing Gilbert Road e Added more “Human scale” and pedestrian friendly design amenities including landscape planters, shade canopies and seating areas Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 16 Added richer material/ color palette that complements the design and accentuate the architectural language New materials include added paint colors, metal canopies, translucent metal mesh panels and warm natural stone planters for landscape Highlighted the building mass with more pronounced push and pull setbacks along the eastern facade to break the long mass and introduce a more appropriate architectural scale Added reveals and form-liner panels at previous blank areas per the city’s comment about breaking the monotonous facade, creating elevations with more movement and animation Updated the southern elevation to complement the eastern elevation redesign and create a more 3-dimensional architecture while driving up Gilbert Rd. Background Approximately 26.2 acres Subject site zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) for light industrial (I-1 uses), office, and showroom within the 80-acre Chandler Airport Business Park (CABP) Phase 2 in 2006 Separate PDP’s are required for properties located along Gilbert Road Project consist of two phases consisting of flex buildings allowing for a mix of light industrial uses and office Phase 1, the south portion, will consist of two flex industrial buildings Phase 2 will consist of either two additional flex industrial buildings or an office building with consistent architectural design; Phase 2 will be reviewed administratively by staff Surrounding Land Use Data North | Insight Way then Watermark | South | Rockefeller- Chandler Crossroads development (retail & office) (flex industrial & commercial) East Gilbert Road West | Insight (office) Proposed Development Phase 1 Building Square Footage 220,718 total square feet Building A (west) 126,049 square feet Building B (east) 94,319 square feet Building Height Maximum 45 feet; Provided 43 feet Number of Dock Doors Building A- 28 doors (6 at grade & 23 dock) Building B- 29 dock doors (4 at grade & 25 dock) Parking Spaces Required 252 spaces Parking Spaces Provided 305 spaces; allowing for approximately 20% office Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 17 Review and Recommendation The two proposed flex industrial buildings allow for a mix of uses including manufacturing, research and development, and office. Generally ancillary uses such as office and retail showroom are limited to occupy ten percent of a building within industrial development unless noted; the proposal requests up to 20 percent office and/or retail showroom accordingly to comply with available parking. The request was reviewed for compliance with the design standards established within the CABP guidelines including landscaping and signage. The alignment of the two buildings internalize the dock doors and screening of the rear facades. An eight (8) foot wall will be provided between buildings to further screen the rear courts. The development doubled the amount of landscaping and building setback required along Gilbert Road to further buffer from Gilbert Road and residential east of Gilbert Road. A mix of material including glazed glass, metal panels, awnings, steel columns, and form liners are used to enhance the tilt-up walls. The color scheme of earth tones is proposed to be consistent with the CABP guidelines established in 2006. Under Phase 1, all landscaping will be installed along all property lines and at the intersection of Gilbert Road and Insight Way a center identification sign will be constructed. Phase 2 will consist of either two additional flex industrial buildings or an office building depending on market demand and will be reviewed administratively by staff for consistency with the approved architectural design. Staff finds the proposal to be consistent with the goals of the General Plan, CAAP, and CABP thus recommending Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Public/Neighborhood Outreach e This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code. e¢ To comply with CDC social distancing guidelines, the applicant hosted a digital neighborhood meeting on May 4, 2021. The applicant's team, city staff, and five (5) households attended the virtual meeting. General questions about construction timelines and traffic patterns were asked from residents. No opposition was expressed. e As of the writing of this memo, Planning staff is not aware of any concerns or opposition to the request. Recommended Actions Preliminary Development Plan Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, subject to the following conditions: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Development Booklet, entitled “Chandler Airpark Technology Center” and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH20-0072, modified by such conditions Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 18 included at the time the Booklet was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified or supplemented by the Chandler City Council. Compliance with original conditions adopted by the City Council as Ordinance No. 3814 in case DVRO6-0038 Chandler Airport Business Park Phase 2, except as modified by condition herein. The landscaping shall be maintained at a level consistent with or better than at the time of planting. Sign packages, including free-standing signs as well as wall-mounted signs, shall be designed in coordination with landscape plans, planting materials, storm water retention requirements, and utility pedestals, so as not to create problems with sign visibility or prompt the removal of required landscape materials. Preliminary Development Plan approval does not constitute Final Development Plan approval; compliance with the details required by all applicable codes and conditions of the City of Chandler and this Preliminary Development Plan shall apply. Phase 2 will be reviewed administratively by staff for consistency with the approved architectural design. Landscaping improvements along the perimeter of the property and the center identification sign to be installed during the first phase of development. All mechanical equipment, including HVAC, utility meters, etc. shall be screened from view by material(s) that are architecturally integrated and consistent with the proposed buildings Preliminary Plat Upon finding consistency with the General Plan and the approved rezoning, Planning staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to the following condition: 1. Approval by the City Engineer and Planning Administrator with regard to the details of all submittals required by code or condition. Proposed Motions Preliminary Development Plan Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Preliminary Development Plan PLH20-0072 Chandler Airpark Technology Center, for site layout and Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 19 building architecture for flex industrial buildings with office, subject to conditions as recommended by Planning staff. *d. PLH20-0069 CHANDLER CORPORATE CENTER LOTS 8 & 10 Approved Request Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) approval for site layout and building architecture for one flex industrial building with office on approximately 6.05 acres. The subject property is located north of the northwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and McClintock Drive. Update This item was continued from the June 2, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for a Design Review Committee (DRC), which was held on June 16, 2021. Revisions to the site layout were completed by the applicant to address the Design Review Committee's guidance and include the following: 1. Increased the size of trees along the east side of the property. 2. Enhanced the overall architecture of the building with metal accents, additional formline scoring, and enhanced entry feature.... 3. Added an outdoor pedestrian seating area for employee's 4, ‘In response to comments regarding the color, the applicant provided a comparison of the proposed color palette with the approved business park color palette to show that the proposal matches the surrounding developments Background e Approximately 6.05 acres e Subject site zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) for industrial, office and warehouse (general); approved in 1988 e The original PDP was approved in 2000 and modified in 2005 which required a minimum of three smaller buildings on the subject site; proposal seeks to combine all three into one larger building Surrounding Land Use Data North | Across Galveston Street: Existing | South Existing building zoned (PAD) for building zoned (PAD) for Industrial, office, and warehouse Industrial, office and warehouse (limited). (limited) East Across McClintock Drive: Existing | West Across Juniper Drive: Existing Single-Family lots Zoned SF8.5 building zoned (PAD) for industrial, (Single-Family District) office, and warehouse (general) Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 2, 2021 - Page 20 Proposed Development Building Square Footage 86,263 Square-feet Building Height Maximum 45 feet; Provided 38 feet Number of Dock Doors 22 at grade doors 2 dock doors Parking Spaces Required 112 spaces Parking Spaces Provided 189 spaces; allowing for approximately 20,000 square-feet of office Review and Recommendation The proposed flex industrial building allows for a mix of uses including industrial, office and general warehousing. The proposal requests up to 20,000 square-feet of office accordingly to comply with available parking. The proposed industrial shell building will be approximately 86,263 square-feet. The building will be constructed of tilt-up concrete with building design, colors and materials having a cohesive palette that maintains consistency throughout both the site and building elevations while complimenting the surrounding area. Four-sided architecture is prevalent throughout the elevations with some varied parapet heights, and colors to reduce continuous wall lengths. Staff finds the proposal to be consistent with the goals of the General Plan, thus recommending Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. Public/Neighborhood Outreach e This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code. e Aneighborhood meeting was held on May 3, 2021, One neighbor was in attendance and had general questions regarding on-site retention. e As of the writing of this memo, Planning staff is not aware of any concerns or opposition to the request. Recommended Action Preliminary Development Plan Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, subject to the following conditions: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Development Booklet, entitled “Chandler Corporate Center Lots 8 & 10” and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH20-0069, modified by such conditions