Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-35-25-7.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
AUGUST 7, 2025 
ITEM NO: 8 
DISTRICT NO.: 7
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-35-25-7
Location: 
Approximately 554 feet south of the southeast corner of 69th Avenue and 
Van Buren Street 
From:
RE-43
To:
A-1
Acreage:
2.13
Proposal: 
Truck and semi-trailer parking, and rental parking 
Applicant: 
Shaine Alleman, Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. 
Owner: 
Encino Pallets, LLC (Lauro Navarro) 
Representative: 
Shaine Alleman, Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Estrella 7/15/2025 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 4-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Estrella Village Planning Committee 
recommendation, with direction. 
Motion Discussion:  
Commissioner Read made a MOTION to approve Z-35-25-7, per the Estrella Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. Commissioner Matthews seconded the MOTION. 
Chairperson Busching requested an AMENDMENT to the motion to include direction for the 
applicant to meet with the neighborhood opposition prior to the scheduled City Council meeting.  
Commissioner Read and Commissioner Matthews agreed to the amendment. 
Motion details: Commissioner Read made a MOTION to approve Z-35-25-7, per the Estrella 
Village Planning Committee recommendation, with direction for the applicant to meet with the 
opposition prior to the City Council meeting. 
 
Maker: Read 
 
Second: Matthews 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Vice-Chairperson Boyd, Jaramillo  
Opposition Present: Yes 
Findings: 
1.
As stipulated, the proposal will include development standards such as enhanced
landscaping buffers to the north and east, and reduced height to mitigate impacts to the
surrounding residential properties and school site.
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2. 
As stipulated, the redevelopment of the subject site would support efforts from various 
plans and initiatives including the Shade Phoenix Plan, Transportation Electrification 
Action Plan, Phoenix Climate Action Plan, and the Southwest Phoenix Employment 
Center.  
 
 
3. 
The requested A-1 zoning district would allow uses such as warehousing, 
manufacturing, and processing, which are consistent with the surrounding land 
use transition.  
 
Stipulations: 
 
1. 
Upon complete redevelopment or development that increases the cumulative floor area 
of the building by more than 15% from that depicted on the site plan date stamped June 
16, 2025, the following shall apply: 
 
 
 
 
a. 
The site plan and elevations shall be presented for review and comment to the 
Estrella Village Planning Committee prior to preliminary site plan approval.   
 
 
 
 
b. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided along the north 
perimeter, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
c. 
One outdoor employee resting area of no less than 300 square feet shall be 
provided on site. The pedestrian area shall include a minimum of one pedestrian 
seating bench or a table with benches, constructed of quality and durable 
materials, and shaded to a minimum of 75% using minimum 2-inch caliper, large 
canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees and/or architectural shade, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
 
 
d. 
A minimum of 25% of uncovered employee and customer surface parking lot 
areas shall be shaded, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. Shade may be achieved by structures or by minimum 2-inch 
caliper, drought tolerant, shade trees, or a combination thereof. 
 
 
 
 
e. 
A minimum of two green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) elements for 
stormwater management shall be implemented, as approved or modified by the 
Planning and Development and/or Street Transportation departments. This 
includes but is not limited to stormwater harvesting basins, bioswales, 
permeable pavement, etc., per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure 
and Low Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater Management.   
 
 
 
 
f. 
A minimum of 10% of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include 
standard electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities. 
 
 
 
 
g. 
A minimum of 5% of the required parking shall be EV Installed. 
 
 
 
 
h.  
Any wet-cooling systems shall be designed and installed per the standards in 
the latest version of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC). 
 
 
2. 
The maximum building height shall be 40 feet. 
 
 
3. 
Bicycle parking shall be provided, consistent with Section 1307.H of the Phoenix Zoning 
Ordinance. 
 
 
4. 
A minimum 5-foot wide landscape setback shall be provided along the east perimeter, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department.

5. 
Landscape areas shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, large canopy, drought-
tolerant, shade trees planted 25 feet on center, or in equivalent groupings, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the 
developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on alternative 
design solutions consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
 
6. 
Pressure regulating sprinkler heads and drip lines shall be utilized in any turf areas to 
reduce water waste. 
 
 
7. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall incorporate 
decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, striping or other pavement treatments 
that visually contrast parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
8. 
A minimum 30-foot right-of-way shall be dedicated and constructed on the east side of 
69th Avenue. Construction shall include a minimum 5-foot-wide sidewalk on the east 
side of 69th Avenue, adjacent to the development. 
 
 
9. 
All mitigation improvements shall be constructed and/or funded as identified in the 
accepted Traffic Impact Analysis dated November 22, 2024.  
 
 
10. 
Replace unused driveways with sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Also, replace any broken or 
out-of-grade curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps on all streets and upgrade all off-
site improvements to be in compliance with current ADA guidelines. 
 
 
11. 
All streets within and adjacent to the development shall be constructed with paving, 
curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, streetlights, median islands, landscaping and other 
incidentals, as per plans approved by the Planning and Development Department. All 
improvements shall comply with all ADA accessibility standards. 
 
 
12. 
If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archaeology Office, the applicant shall conduct 
Phase I data testing and submit an archaeological survey report of the development 
area for review and approval by the City Archaeologist prior to clearing and grubbing, 
landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 
 
 
13. 
If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from the Phase I 
data testing, the City Archaeologist, in consultation with a qualified archaeologist, 
determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the applicant shall conduct 
Phase II archaeological data recovery excavations. 
 
 
14. 
In the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, the 
developer shall immediately cease all ground-disturbing activities within a 33-foot radius 
of the discovery, notify the City Archaeologist, and allow time for the Archaeology Office 
to properly assess the materials. 
 
 
15.  
Prior to final site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 waiver of 
claims form. The waiver shall be recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder's Office 
and delivered to the City to be included in the rezoning application file for record. 
 
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