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Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
PHO-1-24--Z-8-21-8 
Date of VPC Meeting 
June 11, 2024 
Date of Planning 
Hearing Officer Hearing 
June 12, 2024 
Request 
1) Deletion of Stipulation No. 7 regarding entryways
2) Modification of Stipulation No. 10 regarding
decorative wall design
3) Deletion of Stipulation No. 11.b regarding the
inclusion of a clubhouse
4) Modification of Stipulation No. 12 regarding
minimum percent of shade in the open space areas
5) Modification of Stipulation No. 13 regarding
minimum percent of shade for pedestrian paths
6) Deletion of Stipulation No. 14.a regarding direct
connection to 36th Street
7) Deletion of Stipulation No. 15 regarding public open
space
8) Modification of Stipulation No. 17 regarding the
location of bicycle parking
9) Modification of Stipulation No. 20 regarding the cul-
de-sac termination at 36th Street
Location 
Approximately 910 feet north of the northwest corner of 
36th Street and Southern Avenue 
VPC Recommendation 
Approval with modifications and additional stipulations 
VPC Vote 
11-1-2
VPC DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS: 
No members of the public registered to speak on this item. 
ATTACHMENT B

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STAFF PRESENTATION 
 
John Roanhorse, staff, provided an introduction and overview of the proposal, 
identifying the size, location, zoning, adjacent streets, and General Plan Land Use Map 
designation. Mr. Roanhorse discussed the PHO (Planning Hearing Officer) process, 
history of the site and displayed the proposed site plan, landscape plan and approved 
and proposed stipulations. Mr. Roanhorse stated the applicants request includes the 
deletion of four stipulations and the modification of five stipulations. 
 
APPLICANT PRESENTATION 
 
Taylor Earl, representing the applicant with Earl & Curley, PC, stated they are 
requesting to modify some of the approved stipulations to allow development at the 
proposed site. Mr. Earl provided a review of the site noting the initial proposal, the 
zoning changes and the current proposal stating that the development team looked at 
the stipulations very closely to minimize any adverse impacts for the new proposed 
development. Mr. Earl stated that the request is to modify the stipulations that would 
allow them to proceed with a more responsive residential product type for the location. 
Mr. Earl displayed the site plan and stated the proposal is designed for single family 
attached development for ownership although the zoning does allow multifamily 
development. Mr. Earl provided the background of the site, the location, and the 
adjacent uses. Mr. Earl stated the proposal will develop 192 townhomes on the existing 
18-acre site with access from 36th Street. Mr. Earl said that many of the proposed 
residential projects that come to the committee are for rental units and this one is 
intended for ownership opportunity. Mr. Earl stated that the developer successfully 
constructed a similar community near 24th Street and Northern Avenue. Mr. Earl 
discussed the core stipulations that will remain part of the design which include the 
placement of balconies, setbacks, building height, and a connection to the west. Mr. 
Earl stated that there are stipulations regarding building elevations and an enhanced 
primary entrance, a request for perimeter wall design, and certain amenities which will 
be changed. Mr. Earl discussed the proposed amenities and noted their intent is to have 
functional and accessible features that promotes open space. Mr. Earl stated that the 
open space has active recreation areas with shade, which is also an asset for residents. 
Mr. Earl stated there will be a dog park, benches, a basketball court, pool and other 
functional active amenities. Mr. Earl displayed the proposed shaded areas and reviewed 
each of the stipulations noting what changes are being requested. Mr. Earl provided the 
rationale for each of the proposed stipulation changes regarding entries and access to 
the residential units. Mr. Earl stated that he consulted with the Community Action Officer 
who provided feedback on the configuration of the residential units adjacent to Esteban 
Park. Mr. Earl also consulted with Mr. Joe Diaz with the Parks Department regarding 
current and future park features. Mr. Earl stated that there will be some improvements 
to the park in the future which will include a community center. Mr. Earl said that they 
would consider a connection to the park from the proposed development. Mr. Earl 
stated that the requirement for view fencing would remain, and this would allow a more 
interactive connected community. Mr. Earl discussed the perimeter wall and anticipated

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that they would offer more options. Mr. Earl stated that they are requesting the removal 
of the clubhouse which may be an unnecessary expense for the residents. Mr. Earl 
stated that with the removal of the clubhouse there would be alternative options. Mr. 
Earl displayed the triangular open space and discussed changing the percentage of 
shade and the location and availability of bicycle parking. Mr. Earl discussed the traffic 
calming measures and changes to the cul-de-sac. Mr. Earl stated their request is to 
make adjustment to the technical aspect of the cul-de-sac design. Mr. Earl thanked the 
committee and concluded his presentation.   
 
QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE 
 
Committee Member Gene Holmerud stated that Esteban Park is one of the few parks 
that allows recreational drones and has this been considered for the proposed 
residential development. Mr. Earl responded that he was not aware of the allowance for 
drones. 
 
Committee Member Brooks asked what the size of the proposed backyards would be. 
Mr. Earl responded that there would be a patio, and the backyards would range from 
180 to 280 square feet. Committee Member Brooks asked about the shade study and 
when was the research done and if the percentage provided will be suitable for the 
future. Mr. Earl responded that the study was done recently, and the amount of shade 
meets the current coverage requirements.       
 
Committee Member Tamala Daniels asked about the reduction of shade trees and the 
location of open space. Mr. Earl responded that if amenities like the basketball court 
was reduced or removed additional trees could be added, and if the pool was reduced 
then more trees could be added, and the objective is to have useable recreational 
areas. Mr. Earl stated they are seeking to have useable open space that has shade 
coverage where possible. 
 
Committee Member Emma Viera commented that trees are not the only option for 
shade and having shade coverage in amenity areas could be achieved and would be 
very beneficial. Mr. Earl stated that the playground will have a shade sail and the pool 
area could have a shade structure. Mr. Earl stated that the amount of shade coverage is 
a balance and long-term maintenance cost for residents would be a consideration and 
maintaining usable open space. Committee Member Emma Viera commented that 
shade coverage is a public health concern and an appropriate response to heat and 
climate change and is important for communities and there a various coverage 
opportunities. 
 
Chair Marchuk asked staff for stipulation language that addresses shade coverage. 
Committee Member Emma Viera responded that the language should not be changed, 
and the shade could be varying methods of coverage. Chair Marchuk asked if it would be 
agreeable to maintain the shade coverage at 50 percent but include inorganic materials.

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Mr. Earl responded with a suggestion of changing the coverage to 35 percent and would 
include structural shade, which may add to the cost for residents.  
 
Committee Member Mark Beehler asked what was the origin of the 50 percent shade 
coverage. Committee Member Tamala Daniels responded that the shade coverage is a 
city requirement and they have pursued more shade coverage to increase up to 25 
percent in other communities. Committee Member Tamala Daniels referenced a 
development at 24th Street and Southern Avenue that has extensive shade coverage 
and the proposed reduction is significant. Mr. Earl stated they are asking for a reduction 
which is reasonable. Committee Member Tamala Daniels said that more shade promotes 
walkable communities, and it is a policy goal. Mr. Earl responded that he agrees with 
walkable communities, and they are seeking a suitable alternative.     
 
Committee Member Tremikus Muhammad commented that shade is important, but 
air quality, temperature and water quality are also important factors to address when 
reducing the number of trees. Committee Member Tremikus Muhammad stated that air 
quality should be considered to improve the quality of life for the community.   
 
Committee Member Fatima Muhammad Roque asked if the clubhouse is removed 
will there be bathroom facilities around the pool. Mr. Earl responded that bathroom 
facilities will be provided which is a county requirement. Committee Member Fatima 
Muhammad Roque commented that a residential development with 192 units needs a 
community gathering space as an opportunity to socialize in a cooled area. Committee 
Member Fatima Muhammad Roque asked about Stipulation No. 15 regarding the 
deletion of benches, community garden, nature wall, fountain, and landscaped areas. 
Committee Member Fatima Muhammad Roque stated there is a goal to promote access 
to healthy fresh foods and access to walkable spaces, shade, safe places, and it is 
important for homeowners to have access to gardens, shade and safe areas and these 
features should be retained in the proposed development. Committee Member Fatima 
Muhammad Roque stated that reducing blacktop, creating more playground features, 
and expanding the greenbelt should be added as well as having access to the adjacent 
park. Mr. Earl responded that the stipulations is for access to public space outside the 
community in the prior plan, and the removal of the stipulation will change the 
requirement so residents will not have to maintain the open space adjacent to the public 
park. Mr. Earl stated that residents would have a backyard, a perimeter wall then open 
space that they would be required to maintain, police and enforce and with the new 
model there is access to the park and there would still be open space within the 
development. Mr. Earl stated removing the clubhouse would reduce costs for the 
neighborhood residents and other amenities would remain. Mr. Earl stated that the 
adjacent public park will have community spaces that would be available to community 
residents and the proposal provides a balance for potential homeowners which is the 
target population.       
 
Chair Marchuk asked Committee Member Fatima Muhammad Roque if there was a 
recommendation on the stipulation language. Committee Member Fatima Muhammad

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Roque stated the proposed language should reflect that the project should work for the 
community and the stipulations should not change. Chair Marchuk responded to the 
committee that the language for the stipulation should be adjusted to reflect Committee 
Member Fatima Muhammad Roque’s position. Chair Marchuk stated that Stipulation 
No. 11.b the clubhouse will remain, Stipulation No. 15.a, would remain, 15.c would 
remain, and 15.d would remain. 
 
Committee Member Edward Aldama stated he appreciates the committee’s 
discussion, and recognizes that community, city, and state initiatives response to the 
concerns that have been noted. Committee Member Edward Aldama expressed that 
some of the features in the proposal require the developer to include them and then 
become the responsibility of the residents. Committee Member Edward Aldama said 
that some community gardens and other features that were intended to be beneficial 
are not successful. Committee Member Edward Aldama stated that the city and county 
do provide spaces for community gardens. Committee Member Edward Aldama stated 
that the committee is supportive of features that improve neighborhoods and maintain 
unique characteristics and that additions or changes should not impose constraints on 
the residents and neighborhoods. 
 
Chair Marchuk asked if there was a preference to strike the stipulation language or if 
there were suggestions. Committee Member Edward Aldama responded that shade is 
important and observed that there is a balance to be achieved between what the 
applicant is requesting and intent of the committee for the proposed development.   
 
Committee Member Tamala Daniels stated that in the original proposal, the triangular 
area was intended as part of the multifamily development and was part of an exterior 
open space and will now be adjusted for only the internal residents use. Mr. Earl 
responded that the intent of the request is not to delete the community garden and other 
amenities but to change the open space, so it is not for public access. Committee 
Member Tamala Daniels stated that with previous residential developments that have 
been reviewed there was consistent interest in having community gardens and more 
trees but in some cases the garden space was not fully utilized. Committee Member 
Tamala Daniels stated there is access to garden spaces in the area, and in the proposal 
the residential units will have backyards and the community garden is not always 
practical in a subdivision. 
 
Chair Marchuk asked if there was a recommendation regarding the stipulation 
language. Committee Member Tamala Daniels responded that the garden space may 
not be fully utilized and may be better suited for the proposal as open space.   
 
Committee Member Emma Viera commented that this discussion is beneficial and 
asked the committee to consider how things have been done in the review process and 
there is an opportunity to have developers respond to the unique conditions of the 
community. Committee Member Emma Viera stated that with the Village review process

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they make positive changes for South Phoenix. Committee Member Emma Viera stated 
that community gardens are a good idea and have many benefits. 
 
Committee Member Mark Beehler asked about the request to change the open space 
shading from 50 to 25 percent and asked if the front yards have trees, will there be 
space for trees and landscaping with the multiplex units and will there be tree lined 
street. Committee Member Tamala Daniels commented that it is common for single 
family homes to have a landscaped front yard. Mr. Earl responded that some of the 
smaller spaces cannot accommodate trees due to the placement of utilities but there will 
be trees placed at the end of the blocks. Committee Member Mark Beehler asked if 
trees would be placed along the multiplex units, and it does not appear that there will be 
tree-lined streets. Mr. Earl responded they are still considering development options in 
design and displayed the landscape plan to show that overall shade will still be provided 
with the reduction request for the open space areas, and shade will be adjusted for cost 
and maintenance factors that have to be considered in the development. 
 
Committee Member George Brooks stated that adjusting the stipulations is a 
challenge and that innovative changes can be made but the process and rules limit 
flexibility.    
 
Committee Member Petra Falcon stated she is supportive of Committee Member 
Emma Viera’s comments and agrees there needs to be innovative solutions and there 
are many plans developed such as the TOD Policy Plan which have been approved and 
noted that there is a short time for committee review. Chair Marchuk responded that 
the committees input is important and will be a consideration for the PHO. 
 
Committee Member Marcia Busching stated that a possible motion to move forward 
would be to delete Stipulation No. 7 as requested, Stipulation No. 10 to add suggested 
language, delete Stipulation No. 11.b, maintain Stipulation No. 12 and modify it by 
including inorganic materials, Stipulation No. 14.a could be deleted, Stipulation No. 15 
could be deleted, Stipulation No. 20 could be modified as requested to provide 
pedestrian access to the park, and add a stipulation that the elevations come back to 
the committee for review and approval. 
 
Committee Member Fatima Muhammad Roque stated that an additional stipulation 
be included to address pavement treatment to reduce heat. Committee Member 
Marcia Busching asked where the pavement treatment would be preferred. Committee 
Member Fatima Muhammad Roque responded on the driveways. Committee Member 
Marcia Busching stated that adding this stipulation is suitable, but the cool pavement is 
under development. Committee Member Emma Viera stated the cool pavement has 
been successfully implemented in various locations. 
 
Committee Member Tamala Daniels stated that in gated communities the streets are 
private, and the residents will have to maintain them with HOA fees, and this increases 
residential fees and may not be practical for the targeted population.

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Committee Member Emma Viera stated that cool pavement is more durable and 
extends the pavement surface, regular pavement typically last ten years and cool 
pavement last longer and over the long term it reduces this cost. 
 
Committee Member Kassandra Alvarez stated cool pavement can be expensive but 
over time the cost will be reduced and with technology and availability costs will be 
adjusted and allow wider use.      
 
Committee Member Tamala Daniels stated that development should not be cost 
prohibitive for potential residents and additional features can be costly and the 
committee needs to be mindful of adjusting the requirements for development. 
 
Committee Member Kay Shepard stated with the clubhouse it is an added cost and 
may not be fully used by all residents and development funds maybe better invested in 
the other amenities including increasing the size of the swimming pool. 
 
Committee Member Gene Holmerud stated with the discussion on the clubhouse that 
it should be up to the developer to determine if the cost is suitable. 
 
Committee Member Kassandra Alvarez asked about the motion and if the clubhouse 
would be deleted. Chair Marchuk responded that the clubhouse would be deleted as 
discussed by the committee.  
 
Chair Marchuk stated that he agreed with Committee Member Kay Shepard on the 
possibility of adjusting the pool size if the clubhouse is excluded. 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT 
 
None. 
 
APPLICANT RESPONSE 
 
None. 
 
FLOOR/PUBLIC DISCUSSION CLOSED: MOTION, DISCUSSION, AND VOTE 
 
Committee Member Marcia Busching made a motion to recommend approval of PHO-
1-24--Z-8-21-8 as follows:  
 
 
 
a. Stipulation No. 7 regard the facing of individual units on 36th Street and Esteban 
Park, be deleted.  
 
 
 
 
b. Stipulation No. 10 be modified to add column and pillar accent for perimeter walls. 
 
 
 
 
c. Stipulation No. 11.b regarding the clubhouse, be deleted.

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d. Stipulation No. 12 regarding the 50 percent of shade coverage would remain and 
include the use of inorganic material for shade coverage to achieve shade 
coverage.  
 
 
 
 
e. Stipulation No. 13 would remain with no changes.  
 
 
 
 
f.  Stipulation No. 14.a regarding direct connection to the sidewalk along 36th Street 
for each individual unit be deleted. 
 
 
 
 
g. Stipulation No. 15 regarding the public open space at the northern tip of the 
project area be deleted. 
 
 
 
 
h. Stipulation No. 17 regarding placement of bicycle parking to be modified to 
include amenity area. 
 
 
 
 
i. Stipulation No. 20 regarding the cul-du-sac and the language provided by the 
applicant be adopted and included as a modification.  
 
 
 
 
j. Stipulation No. 27 be added regarding pedestrian access to Esteban Park, to be 
included to provide access from the proposed development.   
 
 
 
 
k. Stipulation No. 28 be added regarding returning to the Village for review and 
comment of the elevations. 
 
 
 
 
l. Stipulation No. 29 be added regarding the cool pavement be added.   
 
Ms. Stockham asked for concurrence on the proposed language regarding Stipulation 
No. 14a. stating that a minimum of one pedestrian access point will be provided along 
the northwest perimeter of the site; Stipulation No. 29 be adjusted to state the property 
owner shall investigate cool pavement or alternative material that reduces surface 
temperature for driveways as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
MOTION 
Committee Member Marcia Busching made a motion to recommend approval of 
PHO-1-24--Z-8-21-8 with modifications and additional stipulations. Committee Member 
Shepard seconded the motion.  
 
VOTE 
11-1-2, motion to recommend approval of PHO-1-24—Z-8-21-8 per the staff 
recommendation with modifications and additional stipulations passed with Committee 
Members Aldama, Alverez, Beehler, Brooks, Busching T. Daniels, Falcon, Holmerud, 
Shepard, Viera, and Greathouse in favor, T. Muhammad opposed and, F Muhammad 
Roque Chair and Marchuk abstained.

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Chair Marchuk commented on the location of the storage facility at Esteban Park and 
noted the use would be consistent with A-1 zoning, Light Industrial and this is 
inappropriate next to a residential use and the Parks Department needs to be petitioned 
to relocate the use because an A-1 use should not be next to a residential use.  
 
Chair Marchuk explained that he abstained from the vote because there was no tie to 
break. 
 
 
 
VPC RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS: 
 
 
 
1.  Building elevations shall be developed to the following standards, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
 
a.  Building elevations shall contain multiple colors, exterior accent materials 
and textural changes that exhibit quality and durability such as brick, stone, 
colored textured concrete, or stucco, to provide a decorative and aesthetic 
treatment, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
b. Building elevations adjacent and oriented to public streets and the public 
park, shall contain a minimum of 25 percent brick, masonry, stone, or 
another exterior accent material that exhibits quality and durability. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c. 
All building elevations shall contain architectural embellishments and 
detailing such as textural changes, pilasters, offsets, recesses, variation in 
window size and location, pitched roofs and/or overhang canopies, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
 
2. 
Building height shall be limited to two stories and 30 feet. 
 
 
 
 
 
3. 
There shall be no balconies on the upper floors of residential dwellings adjacent 
or oriented toward single-family residential homes not part of this development. 
 
 
 
 
 
4. 
The required landscape setbacks shall be planted to the following standards, as 
described below and as approved or modified by the Planning and Development 
Department: 
 
 
 
 
 
5. 
The development shall be limited to a maximum density of 192 dwelling units. 
 
 
 
 
6. 
The development shall provide a primary and secondary vehicular access to the 
site along 36th Street. The secondary access point may serve as vehicular 
ingress and egress, or limited to vehicular egress and emergency access only, 
as approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department.

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7. 
Individual dwelling units adjacent to 36th Street and Esteban Park shall provide 
an entryway that is either elevated, depressed or includes a feature such as a 
low wall not exceeding 40 inches in height to accentuate the primary entrance, 
plus oriented towards the public street or public park, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
8. 
The primary entrance to the development from 36th Street shall include the 
following elements, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
a.  Pedestrian pathways connecting the interior of the development to the 
public sidewalks along both sides of the vehicular entryway into the 
development. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
b. The pedestrian pathways shall be detached from the primary vehicular 
entryway with a minimum 5-foot-wide landscaped accent area provided on 
both sides of the entryway in the development. The landscape accent areas 
shall provide a visually unique character with drought-tolerant plant 
materials providing seasonal interest and 75 percent live cover. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c.  A median island of no less than 5 feet in which shall be located centrally 
within the vehicular entryway into the development and accented by a 
minimum of three drought-tolerant trees, and drought-tolerant ornamental, 
flowering shrubs to provide a minimum 75 percent live cover. Twenty five 
percent of the required live cover may be ground cover plants. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
d. The driveway surface shall be constructed of decorative pavers, stamped or 
colored concrete, or another material, other than those used to pave the 
parking surfaces, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
 
 
9.  Perimeter walls adjacent to the public park shall be limited to open view fencing 
or a combination of maximum three feet of solid masonry topped by open view 
fencing, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
10. All perimeter walls visible from a public street shall include material and textural 
differences, such as stucco and/or split face block with a decorative element, 
such as COLUMNS, COLOR ACCENTS, tile or stamped designs, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
11. The development shall include the following amenities and elements at a 
minimum, distributed between the open space area(s) throughout the site, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
a. Swimming pool.

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b. Clubhouse. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Two picnic areas, each with one barbecue grill, shade ramada and a picnic 
table. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
d. Five benches distributed throughout the development, including one bench 
located within close proximity to 36th Street. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
e. Turf area(s) of no less than a combined 1,000 square feet. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
f. 
Community garden area(s) of no less than a combined 1,000 square feet 
that will each include a garden tool library, irrigation, and one bench or 
seating feature. 
 
 
 
 
 
12. Open space areas shall have a minimum 50 25 50 percent shade USING 
ARCHITECTURAL SHADE AND/OR SHADE TREES AT FULL MATURITY, 
including amenity and seating areas, and a minimum of 50 percent live 
vegetative cover (shrubs, grasses, or groundcover plants), as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
13. Pedestrian paths shall be shaded to a minimum of 75 50 75 percent using 
architectural shade and/or shade trees at full maturity, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
14. The developer shall provide a system of pedestrian thoroughfares, as described 
below and as approved or modified by the Planning and Development 
Department: 
 
 
 
 
 
a. Direct connection to the sidewalk along 36th Street for individual dwelling 
units adjacent to this street. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
b. The developer shall provide a minimum of two pedestrian paths connecting 
to the sidewalk along 36th Street, exclusive of pedestrian connections along 
vehicular entryways. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Illuminated by pedestrian scale lighting per Section 1304(H)5 for a pathway 
connecting 36th Street along the primary entrance, passing through a 
central amenity area, and terminating at the west property line. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
d. Where pedestrian paths and vehicular crossings exist, the pathway shall be 
constructed of decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or other 
pavement treatments that visually contrasts parking and drive aisle 
surfaces. Vehicular crossings shall be kept to a minimum.

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e. Connections to/between: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) All residential dwellings. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2) All amenity facilities and active open space areas. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3) The sidewalk along 36th Street. 
 
 
 
 
15. The development shall provide a minimum 1,000 square foot publicly accessible 
pedestrian seating node and amenity area along the most northern portion of 
the development adjacent to the western edge of 36th Street (future cul-de-sac 
portion) to include the following elements at a minimum, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department: 
 
 
 
 
 
a. Two benches or seating features. 
 
 
 
 
b. Bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) provided and maintained in an area of 
high visibility and separated from vehicular maneuvering areas, where 
applicable. The repair station shall include standard repair tools affixed to 
the station; a tire gauge and pump affixed to the base of the station or the 
ground; and a bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and wheels to spin 
freely while making adjustments to the bike 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c. 
Amenity area that includes either/or combination of a community garden, art 
feature, nature walk, natural features such as boulders or fountains, or 
other uniquely identifying features. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
d. A landscape accent area, exclusive of perimeter landscaping and right-of-
way, planted and maintained with at least three plant materials including a 
series of annuals that will each maintain a constant bloom throughout the 
year. 
 
 
 
 
 
16. The public sidewalk along 36th Street shall be detached with a minimum five-
foot wide landscaped strip located between the sidewalk and back of curb and 
planted to the following standards, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
a. Minimum 3-inch caliper large canopy, single-trunk, shade trees planted a 
minimum of 25 feet on center or in equivalent groupings to provide shade to 
a minimum 75 percent of the sidewalk. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
b. Drought tolerant vegetation designed to grow to a maximum mature height 
of 24 inches and achieve 75 percent live coverage.

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17. A minimum of four bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U 
and/or artistic racks located near each vehicular point of ingress or egress THE 
AMENITIES AREA and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs 
in Appendix K or the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. 
 
 
 
 
18. The developer shall provide traffic calming measures at all vehicular points of 
ingress/egress to slow vehicles departing the development and crossing the 
public sidewalks, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
19. The developer shall dedicate a minimum of 5 feet of right-of-way for a total 30-
foot half-street right-of-way, and construct the west half of 36th Street, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
 
20. The developer shall complete the 50 45-foot radius cul-de-sac termination 
at 36th Street, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
DEDICATE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCT A CUL-DE-SAC AT THE 
NORTHERN TERMINATION OF 36TH STREET, AS APPROVED BY THE 
STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
 
 
21. Existing irrigation facilities along 36th Street are to be undergrounded and/or 
relocated outside of City right-of-way. Contact SRP to identify existing land 
rights and establish appropriate process to relocate facility. Relocations that 
require additional dedications or land transfer require completion prior to 
obtaining plat and/or civil plan review approval. 
 
 
 
 
22. The developer shall construct all streets within and adjacent to the development 
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. 
 
 
 
 
23. The developer shall record a Notice of Prospective Purchasers of Proximity to 
Airport in order to disclose the existence and operational characteristics of the 
property. 
 
 
 
 
24. The developer shall grant and record an avigation easement to the City of 
Phoenix for the site, per the content and form prescribed by the City Attorney 
prior to final site plan approval. 
 
 
 
 
25. In the event archeological materials are encountered droning construction, the 
developer shall immediately cease all ground-disturbing activities within a 33-
foot radius of the discover, notify the City Archeologist, and allow time for the 
Archeology Office to properly assess the materials

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26. Prior to preliminary 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. 
 
 
 
 
27. A MINIMUM OF ONE DIRECT PEDESTRIAN ACCESSWAY TO ESTEBAN 
PARK SHALL BE PROVIDED ALONG THE NORTHWEST PERIMETER OF 
THE SITE, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
 
 
28. BUILDING ELEVATIONS SHALL BE PRESENTED FOR REVIEW AND 
COMMENT TO THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE 
PRIOR TO FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL.   
 
 
 
 
29. THE PROPERTY OWNER SHALL INVESTIGATE USING COOL PAVEMENT 
OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL TO REDUCE SURFACE 
TEMPERATURES ON ALL INTERNAL PRIVATE STREETS, AS APPROVED 
BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE 
STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. 
 
STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION: 
 
None.