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PLEASE RESPOND ELECTRONICALLY TO TERESA GARCIA 2ND FLOOR, 602-262-7399
To: 
Date: June 13, 2024
From: 
Departments Concerned 
Joshua Bednarek
Planning & Development Department Director 
Subject: P.H.O. APPLICATION NO. PHO-1-24--Z-104-23-8 – Notice of Pending
Actions  by the Planning Hearing Officer 
1.
Your attention is called to the fact that the Planning Hearing Officer will
consider the following case at a public hearing on July 17, 2024.
2.
Information about this case is available for review at the Zoning Counter in
the Planning and Development Department on the 2nd Floor of Phoenix City
Hall, telephone 602-262-7131, Option 6.
3.
Staff, please indicate your comments and respond electronically to
pdd.pho@phoenix.gov or you may provide hard copies at the Zoning Counter
in the Planning and Development Department on the second floor of Phoenix
City Hall by June 20, 2024.
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ATTACHMENT D

200 W. Washington St., 2nd Floor, Phoenix, AZ  85003 ● 602-626-7131 
 
 
APPLICATION FOR PLANNING HEARING OFFICER ACTION 
APPLICATION NO: PHO-1-24--Z-104-23-8 
Council District: 8 
 
Request For: Stipulation Modification 
Reason for Request: Modification to Stipulation 34 regarding conceptional elevation review. 
 
Contact Information 
 
 
 
 
 
Name 
Relationship  
Type 
Address 
Phone 
Fax 
Email 
Ryan Larsen-
Porchlight Homes 
Applicant 
2915 East Baseline 
Road, Suite 118, 
Gilbert AZ 85234 
602-206-6211 
  
rlarsen@porchlighthomes.com 
Yvonne and 
Miguel Montiel; 
All Other 
Property, LLC. 
Owner 
809 North Ridgeview 
Drive, Phoenix AZ 
85253 
  
  
  
Ryan Larsen-
Porchlight Homes 
Representative 
2519 East Baseline 
Road, Suite 118, 
Gilbert AZ 85234 
  
  
  
 
Property Location: Northeast corner of 36th Street and Beverly Road 
Acreage: 18.52 
 
Geographic Information 
 
 
Zoning Map 
APN 
Quarter Section 
D10 
301-20-007C 
Q01-36 
D10 
301-20-010J 
Q01-36 
D10 
301-20-010G 
Q01-36 
D10 
301-20-049B 
Q01-36 
D10 
301-20-050 
Q01-36 
D10 
301-20-221 
Q01-36 
D10 
301-20-222 
Q01-36 
D10 
301-20-223 
Q01-36 
D10 
301-23-004C 
Q01-35 
D10 
301-23-003F 
Q01-36 
D10 
301-20-001 
Q01-36 
 
Village: 
South Mountain 
 
An applicant may receive a clarification from the city of its interpretation or application of a statute, ordinance, code or authorized 
substantive policy statement. To request clarification or to obtain further information on the application process and applicable 
review time frames, please call 602-262-7131 (option 6), email zoning@phoenix.gov or visit our website at 
https://www.phoenix.gov/pdd/licensing-time-frames 
 
A Filing Fee had been paid to the City Treasurer to cover the cost of processing this application. The fee will be retained to cover 
the cost whether or not the request is granted 
 
 
I declare that all information submitted is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that any error in 
my application may be cause for changing its normal scheduling.

City of Phoenix 
Planning & Development Department 
 
 
 
 
Page 2 of 2 
 
 
 
Signature: ____________________________________________________     DATE: ___________________ 
 
Fee Information 
 
 
 
Fee 
Fee Waived 
Fee Date 
Purpose 
$1,080.00 
$0.00 
05/31/24 
PHO (1-2 stipulations)

May 30, 2024 
Byron Easton 
Planning Hearing Officer 
Phoenix Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 2nd Floor 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
Re: 
PHO Elevation Review - Case No. Z-104-23-8 – Northeast corner of 36th Street and Beverly Road, Phoenix 
Dear Mr. Easton: 
Porchlight Homes, the “Applicant” is submitting this request for a housing development located at the northeast corner 
of 36th Street and Beverly Road in Phoenix. The subject site is approximately 18 gross acres and comprises APNs 
301-20-001, 301-20-007C, 301-20-010G, 301-20-010J, 301-20-049Bm 301-20-050, 301-20-221, 301-20-222, 301-
20-223, 301-23-004C, and 301-23-003F (the “Property”). See aerial map at Tab 1. 
More specifically, the PHO request is the review of elevations, as required by one of their stipulations associated with 
zoning case no. Z-104-23-8 that rezoned the site to R1-6 BAOD (Single-family Residence District, Baseline Area 
Overlay District) to allow a single-family subdivision. This zoning case was approved by the Phoenix City Council on 
April 3, 2024 per Ordinance G-7243, a copy of which is attached at Tab 2. 
PROPOSAL 
The conceptual site plan provided identifies 61 single-family residential lots. See Conceptual Site Plan, Tab 3. The 
Property is accessed via 36th Street. Emergency access is provided on the north side of the Property via a public 
street stub in the existing subdivision. Approximately 3.9 acres of the Property is devoted to common area open 
space, which is nearly five times the amount required in the R1-6 District. Open space areas with turf are provided 
throughout the community and a centrally located ramada and play structure are provided to foster community 
engagement. Each residence will include a two-car garage and provided parking complies with Section 702 of the 
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. 
In addition, the Applicant is proposing a set of elevations for their single-family homes that are in line with the Baseline 
Area Overlay District and Single-Family Design Review Guidelines, as detailed below. See Elevations, Tab 4. 
Porchlight Homes has prepared this submittal in accordance with the Single-Family Residential Housing Design 
Review Development Guidelines and will demonstrate how this project can meet the Standard Approach or Alternative 
Approach requirements. Herewith please find a narrative justification when the Alternative Approach is selected and 
demonstration of compliance for the Standard Approach. Please note that the house width for this project is 45’ so 
requirements for > 40’to 50’ shall apply. 
2915 E Baseline Road, Suite 118 
Gilbert, Arizona 85234 
Office - (480) 813-1324 
lpowell@porchlighthomes.com

May 30, 2024 
Page 2 
The elevations include the following elements: 
I.  SUBDIVISION DESIGN (Alternative Approach) 
(1) Vary building’s relationship to the street. 
(a) The curvilinear shape of the Highline Canal creates asymmetry in the lot layout and allows for no more 
than 9 contiguous lots in a row.  The presence of a 30’+ hill in the center of the community also creates a 
visually appealing and unstructured feel to the subdivision breaking up the potential monotony of rows of 
unvaried lots. All homes will be setback 20’ from the street and min of 26’ to front a garage face. All plans 
have been designed with an articulated front façade to create an appealable street scene and a varied 
building relationship with the street. Each home will have a forward-facing garage that is set back a minimum 
of 8’ from the front façade or porch of the home to create an enhanced staggering effect across the project. 
Creating a 5ft stagger for one lot in each block would adversely impact the house plan. 
(b) Streets will be provided as per the Preliminary Site Plan 
(2) Vary the driveway orientation or location for 25% of the lots in each subdivision. 
(d) Pavers will be offered as an alternative driveway surface in lieu of concrete driveways. 
(3) Vary the relationship between buildings. 
(g) Relationships between buildings will be varied by providing a combined side yard of 10 feet for all lots on 
each block face, per the submitted Plot Plans. 
(4) Vary street orientation. 
(i) Street orientation is designed as short length that minimizes the impact of sequential garages, per the 
Preliminary Site Plan. 
II. HOUSING DESIGN (Standard Approach)
(a) Three (3) different elevation designs will be provided for each plan; this will yield nine (9) distinctive 
elevations designs provided within the community. They include Santa Barbara Contemporary, Modern 
Desert Prairie and Mid-Century Modern.  
(b) Nine (9) distinct color schemes will be provided which include three schemes per elevation. 
(c) Three (3) distinctive roof tiles colors will be provided as per the color scheme exhibits provided within this 
submittal.  
(d) Exterior accent materials consisting of thin brick, cultured stone and contemporary ledge stone provided 
as standard materials per elevation. 
(e) A sand finish stucco texture will be offered within the community. No additional texture is required. 
(f) Front yard landscaping will be provided with 2-24” box trees 25’ apart to provide shade to the sidewalk per 
the Baseline Area Overlay District

May 30, 2024 
Page 3 
 
 
 
(g) Three standard plans will be offered with each having three elevations to choose from. 
 
(h) Each standard plan will have three distinctive elevations that offer specific exterior detailing. 
• Santa Barbara Contemporary – this elevation will include several arched windows, window overhang 
affixed with metal rods for a contemporary look, modern front door with a pop of color, sand stucco 
finish and a “S” profile rood tile.  
• Modern Desert Prairie – this elevation will include low pitched hip roofs, extended eaves, 
contemporary ledgestone, modern window overhangs, decorative pop outs, covered front porches 
and a low-profile flat roof tile with straight edge. 
• Mid-Century Modern – this elevation will include angled and flat rooflines, stone veneer, modern 
color blocking and a low-profile flat roof tile with tapered edge. 
 
III. GARAGE TREATMENT (Standard Approach) 
 
(a) The house width will be forty-five feet (45’) and each home will have a forward-facing standard two car 
garage door measuring sixteen feet (16’). In addition, 10% of the community will have a side entry garage 
per the Baseline Area Overlay requirements. 
 
(b) All plans have the garage positioned eight feet (8’) or less behind the front plane of a covered porch with 
the exception of our side entry garage required by the Baseline Area Overlay. 
 
(d) Three (3) distinctive garage door designs with raised and flat panels and windows will be provided as per 
the standard plan elevations.  
 
(e) Plan 3 includes a 3-car garage however the third is a side entry garage required by the Baseline Area 
Overlay requirements. 
 
(f) Requirement met. Only one plan has a three-car garage and it is a side entry garage per the Baseline 
Area Overlay requirement. 
 
 
IV.COMMUNITY SAFETY (Standard Approach) 
 
(a) All elevations shall provide front entrances which are visible from the street or adjacent open space. 
 
(b) Architectural features such as a front porch and street facing front door clearly delineates the front entry 
of the home. 
 
PHO ELEVATION REVIEW 
To allow the proposed redevelopment of the Property, the Owner requests the PHO Elevation Review by the Planning 
Hearing Officer process, including review by the South Mountain Village Planning Committee, as noted in stipulation 
#34 per Z-104-23-8, which notes: 
34. The conceptual elevations for future development (new homes) shall be reviewed and approved, with 
specific regard to the Single-Family Design Review Guidelines, by the Planning Hearing Officer through the 
public hearing process, including review by the South Mountain Village Planning Committee, for stipulation 
modification prior to preliminary site plan approval. This is a legislative review for conceptual purposes only.

May 30, 2024 
Page 4 
Specific development standards and requirements will be determined by the Planning Hearing Officer, and 
the Planning and Development Department. 
Therefore, we are requesting this application to satisfy this stipulation above, and to continue development of the 
single-family residential subdivision.  
CONCLUSION 
In order to continue with the development of this subdivision, the elevation review via the PHO process is required. 
We look forward to presenting the proposed elevations for review. 
Very truly yours, 
Porchlight Homes 
Attachments

TAB 1

S/SEC Baseline Rd and 36th St, Phoenix 
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Aerial Map
Baseline Rd

Tab 2

Tab 3

Tab 4

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THE PRESERVE AT THE HIGHLINE 
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 
5/30/2024 
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Planning Commission Hearing 
APPROVED – March 7, 2024 
Page 102 of 116 
 
REZONING CASES 
 
11. 
Application #: 
Z-104-23-8                                       
From: 
R1-6 BAOD (Approved R1-10 BAOD), S-1 BAOD 
(Approved R1-10 BAOD), and S-1 BAOD 
To: 
R1-6 BAOD 
Acreage: 
18.52  
Location: 
Northeast corner of 36th Street and Beverly Road 
Proposal: 
Single-family residential  
Applicant: 
Adam Baugh, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
Owner: 
Miguel and Yvonne Montiel Family Trust; All 
Other Property, LLP; and DK Square 
Investments, LLC  
Representative: 
Adam Baugh, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC  
Ms. Racelle Escolar stated that Item No. 11 is Z-104-23-8 a request to rezone 
18.52 acres at northeast corner of 36th Street and Beverly Road from various 
residential districts to R1-6 (Single-Family Residence District) in the Baseline 
Area Overlay District to allow single-family residential. 
The South Mountain Village Planning Committee recommended approval, per the 
staff recommendation, with modifications and additional stipulations by a 13 to 0 
vote (with one abstention). 
Staff has no concerns on the proposed modifications for Stipulation Nos. 8 and 
12 and added Stipulation No. 33 which was renumbered to 32. 
Staff does have concerns and proposed modifications for several of the 
stipulations. These have been addressed in a memo released yesterday, posted 
online, and received in the Commissioners’ packets. She would not go through all
the stipulations in detail. They are all outlined in the memo. 
Staff recommends approval, per the staff memo dated March 6, 2024. 
Chairman Gaynor called on the applicant and gave him two minutes to speak. 
Mr. Adam Baugh stated that this case has received unanimous approval by the 
Village Planning Committee and staff. This is not a question of whether it is 
compatible. The property is R1-6 and there is land around the R1-6. The 
proposal is an infill subdivision. It is only 61 lots. It is made up of three different 
owners. It is less dense than what the General Plan is, and it is the very kind of 
thing you would expect to see in this area. He wanted to go over some quick 
stipulation changes. They are in support of the memo recommended by staff, as 
was amended. Trent Marchuk, the Village Planning Committee Chair sent an 
email tonight with some suggested changes. Mr. Baugh is supportive of those

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APPROVED – March 7, 2024 
Page 103 of 116 
 
suggested changes. He is most interested in the following stipulations. He stated 
that they could ignore Stipulation No. 27, as it was corrected in the memo tonight. 
Regarding Stipulation No. 31, it was added at the Village to perform a traffic 
impact study to analyze the flow of traffic along Baseline Road and 36th Street. 
The applicant is in total support of the necessity of doing that. One of his 
concerns is he suspects Baseline Road and the volume that is on there today 
already triggers the warrants. Being a small 61-lot subdivision but having to cover 
the expense of a full traffic signal is in his opinion an undue burden for such a 
small infill neighborhood. It will probably drive up the costs beyond what they are 
trying to accommodate for this area. He simply proposed a minor change that 
says, rather than be responsible for all, that they be responsible towards a 
proportionate share of the funding. The second stipulation change he hoped the 
Planning Commission would entertain, is No. 33. There is a request, not from 
staff, or the Staff Report, or the applicant or any neighbor, but at the Village, one 
of the Village members asked that they could add a pedestrian crossing over the 
canal. There is a suggestion that was added afterwards, stating that they also 
maintain it, not just install it. There are 10 pedestrian crossings between the 
applicant and going east. There are another five pedestrian crossings going west 
of the property. He does not think that any of those are maintained by anybody 
else but the City or SRP. So, they might be one of the only ones being asked to 
take on this burden. He reminded them that they are a small 61-home 
subdivision. He respectfully requested that they would not be obligated to 
maintain it after installation. They do not mind installing it, but it is a public benefit 
that they do not need. He thought that the City would do that. SRP does not grant 
the applicant the obligation to do that. 
Chairman Gaynor asked Mr. Baugh if he was going to cover all the stipulations.  
Mr. Baugh responded that he only needed to change two of the stipulations. 
Chairman Gaynor asked Mr. Baugh to cover Stipulation No. 37. 
Mr. Baugh stated that Stipulation No. 37 was already addressed in the Staff 
Report. 
Chairman Gaynor asked if there were any questions for Mr. Baugh. 
Commissioner Gorraiz asked for Mr. Baugh to talk a little more about the request 
for the pedestrian bridge and the number and proximity of the other pedestrian 
bridges already in the area. 
   
Mr. Baugh displayed an exhibit showing the current bridge. It is about 240 feet 
from their property corner. At the Village, they requested he add another bridge, 
which he displayed to the left of the current bridge, at the end of the 36th Street 
cul-de-sac. Those two bridges are approximately 1,400 feet from each other (a 
quarter mile). He does not have an exhibit for the next one. There is another

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APPROVED – March 7, 2024 
Page 104 of 116 
 
bridge about 2,000 feet away, to the west. There are about three pedestrian 
bridge crossings within a half mile of this property. There are 14 in total, between 
Central Avenue and I-10. 
Commissioner Gorraiz stated that in the past when the Commission talked about 
having pedestrian anything, it involves the federal government and SRP. He 
asked if this is something that can be put in a stipulation. 
Ms. Escolar responded that this stipulation was added by the Village Planning 
Committee. Staff is not very supportive of it, but they are accommodating the 
Village request. As part of the stipulation, it does require approval by SRP. They 
would have to work with them to get that approved through them. 
Commissioner Gorraiz stated that they have always made people increase the 
size of the roadway, but had they ever asked them to be responsible for the 
maintenance of that roadway, or of anything the Planning Commission requires 
them to do. 
Ms. Escolar responded that she contacted SRP to ask about the maintenance 
and how it is typically handled. What they typically do is they do not maintain 
these pedestrian crossings. They will have a license agreement with the City to 
maintain it. With this scenario, if this were to be approved by SRP, the City would 
also eventually want the HOA to take over the maintenance. That is something 
that the City would have to work out with the developer. 
Mr. Matthews read the memo which stated, a good faith effort to engage with 
SRP. It seems like an unenforceable stipulation, being that the developer could 
just ask SRP, and that would be a good faith effort. He asked, if the applicant 
wants to respond; and if he has any qualms with that stipulation just being 
stricken legally, as part of the recommendation. He asked if it would torpedo key 
support for the community. 
Mr. Baugh stated that they are fine with it stricken. The only neighbor who spoke 
about it, spoke against it. He stated that the applicant wants to be 
accommodating, but it is not a desire that they voted. The limitation they have is 
trying to fulfil something that is not on their property and is outside of their control. 
Chairman Gaynor thought it seems like a hardship. He asked Mr. Baugh to share 
again how far the other bridge would be. 
Mr. Baugh responded that the right side, east of them is an existing bridge. The 
new one is on the other end of the site. There is another one about 2,000 feet 
away, further west. 
Chairman Gaynor stated that he would support striking that. He asked to have 
the stipulations shown again.

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APPROVED – March 7, 2024 
Page 105 of 116 
 
Ms. Escolar pointed out Stipulation No. 37. Staff does have it struck out. She 
stated, “and walls” is struck out. 
Chairman Gaynor stated that he is fine with, “PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF 
FUNDING.” He called on Mr. Trent Marchuk to come up and speak in favor. 
Mr. Baugh stated that Mr. Marchuk left earlier, around 7:00 p.m., but he wanted 
Mr. Baugh to say that he put his comments in email to Ms. Escolar. 
Ms. Escolar stated that Mr. Marchuk did send an email just after 5:00 p.m. today, 
asking for some additional updates to the stipulations. She passed around the 
stipulations to the Commission members and stated that staff does not have 
concerns with any of the requested updates, except the last one with the 
approval part in Stipulation No. 35, because it deviates from the standard 
Planning Hearing Officer (PHO) process. 
Chairman Gaynor asked who sent this document. He would read it, however, he 
did not like receiving things at 5:00 p.m., on the day of the hearing. 
Ms. Escolar stated that Mr. Marchuk asked that Stipulation No. 30, which has 
been updated as Stipulation No. 29, in the memo, “AND 50”, be added, in 
reference to the lot number. That would be lots 28 through 39, and 50. Staff has 
no concerns with that. 
Mr. Baugh offered to explain for the Chairman. 
Chairman Gaynor asked Ms. Escolar to continue reading. 
Ms. Escolar stated that the next request was related to Stipulation No. 34, which 
has been updated to Stipulation No. 33. This is related to the pedestrian bridge. It 
adds, “The developer shall undertake reasonable efforts to work with SRP (Salt 
River Project) to FUND AND install…”, (adding the “fund and” part). Lastly, 
Stipulation No. 37, which has been updated to Stipulation No. 35 is asking for the 
planning hearing officer hearing process include review “AND APPROVAL” by 
the South Mountain Village. 
Ms. Escolar stated that typically the standard stipulation for PHO just includes 
review by the Village, and not approval. It is really semantics because they are a 
recommending body. 
Chairman Gaynor asked if Mr. Baugh was comfortable with these changes. 
Mr. Baugh stated that he was okay.

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APPROVED – March 7, 2024 
Page 106 of 116 
 
Acting Vice-Chairman Boyd stated that he was not comfortable putting on new 
stipulations that came in at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing that he has not 
had the chance to review. He is already on the verge of being a no, from his 
comfortability with the number of stipulations that are going on a small 
subdivision and residential areas. This is getting to be a bit ridiculous, the amount 
we are going through. He thought that the proponent may be better suited 
bringing these up to Council where they can very easily add them on if they are 
well-suited at that time.  
Commissioner Matthews asked if the Chair was entertaining a motion at this 
time. 
Chairman Gaynor asked him to proceed. 
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve Z-104-23-8, per the staff 
memo dated March 6, 2024 with the corollary that Stipulation No. 33 in that staff 
memo be stricken entirely. 
Acting Vice-Chairman Boyd asked about Stipulation No. 31. 
Commissioner Hu asked to make a comment. 
Commissioner Matthews apologized and stated that he would reword his motion. 
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve Z-104-23-8, per the 
staff memo dated March 6, 2024 with the noted revisions in Stipulation No. 
31, regarding “ITS PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF”, with Stipulation No. 33 
completely stricken, and with “and walls” stricken in Stipulation No. 37. 
Commissioner Gorraiz SECONDED the motion. 
Ms. Escolar asked for confirmation. She asked Commissioner Matthews if he 
asked for the deletion of Stipulation No. 33 or just the update to strike out “and 
maintain”. 
Commissioner Matthews stated, regarding Stipulation No.33, the motion was to 
strike the entirety of Stipulation No. 33. 
Ms. Escolar asked, him to confirm his motion for Stipulation No. 37. 
Commissioner Matthews responded, just striking the “and walls”. 
Ms. Escolar stated that is already reflected in the memos. She stated the motion 
should be fine.

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Commissioner Hu commented on Stipulation No. 33, on the memo. Although she 
agreed that this is not an enforceable stipulation or a challenging one, as a 
resident of South Mountain, often when they walk around the canal having this 
pedestrian bridge and having good faith of working with a developer and the 
community desire to create more walkability and access around a nice multi-use 
trail, is something very desirable. She hoped that the developer would, in good 
faith, continue to work with the neighborhood and provide amenities to this area. 
Commissioner Matthew shared a quick comment to clarify his reasoning for 
striking Stipulation No. 33. Typically, they try to tie infrastructure improvements 
like this to the impact that the developer is having. He does not see that 
connection here necessitating, similar to the traffic light, that the developer would 
cause such pedestrian traffic to necessitate a bridge at this location. 
There being no further discussion, Chairman Gaynor called for a vote and the 
MOTION Passed 8-0 (Busching absent). 
 
Stipulations:  
 
1. 
Tracts “C”, “H”, “I”, and “G”, as generally depicted on the site plan date stamped 
January 17, 2024, shall be reserved for open space, as modified by the 
following stipulations and approved by the Planning and Development 
Department.  
 
 
2. 
The undisturbed hillside area (above 10% per the approved Slope Analysis) 
shall remain undisturbed and be dedicated with a preservation easement 
except for Lot 27 and development of private accessways as generally depicted 
on the site plan date stamped January 17, 2024, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
 
3. 
The existing home on Lot 27 shall remain and any improvements to this lot 
shall be reviewed and approved through a Hillside/Grading and Drainage Plan 
by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
A physical feature (such as retaining wall, rock wall, etc.) shall be provided 
along the west and south portions of Tract "J", as generally depicted on the site 
plan date stamped January 17, 2024, to protect the undisturbed hillside area, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5. 
A minimum of three distinct exterior accent materials for each required 
standard plan within the subdivision shall be provided, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
If fencing is proposed along the perimeter of the site, the fencing shall be a 
minimum of 75% view fencing, except on Lots 1, 50, 51. 52, and 53 as depicted 
on the site plan date stamped January 17, 2024, as approved by the Planning

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and Development Department. Any perimeter fencing requirement adjacent to 
the Highline Canal is subject to review and approval of SRP.  
 
 
7. 
All landscape setbacks shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper large 
canopy drought-tolerant trees, 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, with 
five 5-gallon shrubs per tree, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
8.  
A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs, shall be a milkweed or other native 
nectar species, and shall be planted in groups of three or more AND 
MAINTAINED, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
9. 
The sidewalk along 36th Street shall be a minimum of five feet in width and 
detached with a minimum five-foot wide landscape 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 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, drought-tolerant 
shade trees planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. 
Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve a minimum of 75 percent live 
coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment for installing the required plants. 
 
 
10. 
Prior to preliminary plat approval, documentation shall be provided that 
demonstrates participation in the Environmental Protection Agency’s 
WaterSense certification program, or an equivalent program, as approved by 
the Planning and Development and Water Services departments.  
 
 
11. 
A WaterSense inspection report from a third-party verifier shall be submitted 
that demonstrates successful participation in the Environmental Protection 
Agency’s WaterSense certification program, or an equivalent program, prior to 
certificate of occupancy, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
12. 
IN ADDITION TO THE Only landscape materials listed in the Baseline Area 
Master Plan Plant List CERCIDIUM HYBRID (DESERT MUSEUM PALO 
VERDE), QUERCUS VIRGINIANA (LIVE OAK), AND PISTACIA X 'RED-PUSH 
(RED PUSH PISTACHE), MAY BE PERMITTED AS APPROVED BY 
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND shall be utilized 
throughout the subdivision including the front, side, and rear yards of individual 
residential lots. This restriction shall be included in the Covenants, Conditions, 
and Restrictions for the subdivision.

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13. 
Landscaping in common areas shall be maintained by permanent and 
automatic/water efficient WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers (Smart 
Controller) to minimize maintenance and irrigation water consumption for all on 
and offsite landscape irrigation. 
 
 
14. 
Pressure regulating sprinkler heads and drip lines shall be utilized in any turf 
areas to reduce water waste. 
 
 
15. 
Natural turf shall only be utilized on individual single-family lots (behind the 
front yard); required retention areas (bottom of basin), and functional turf areas 
within common areas, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
16. 
A minimum of two green infrastructure (GI) techniques for stormwater 
management shall be implemented per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green 
Infrastructure and Low-Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater 
Management, as approved or modified by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
17.  
Swimming pools on individual single-family lots shall be limited to 600 square 
feet in size. 
 
 
18.  
A public connection to the existing 36th Way stub street shall be provided or 
the existing 36th Way right-of-way shall be terminated per the City of Phoenix 
termination standards, as required by the Street Transportation Department. 
 
 
19.  
An enhanced connection shall be provided on the southern site boundary to 
allow for direct pedestrian access to the adjacent Highline Canal. The 
developer shall construct an 8-foot-wide shaded pedestrian pathway consisting 
of decorative material such as brick, pavers or alternative material providing at 
the entryway, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
20.  
A sidewalk easement shall be dedicated over a clearly defined pedestrian 
pathway(s) providing a public connection through the site from the existing 36th 
Way access point on the northern site boundary to the Highline Canal and the 
adjacent wash/trail system, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
21. 
Replace unused driveways with sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Also, replace any 
broken or out-of-grade curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps on all streets and 
upgrade all off-site improvements to be in compliance with current ADA 
guidelines. 
 
 
22. 
All streets within and adjacent to the development shall be constructed with 
paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, streetlights, median islands,

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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 property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to future owners or 
tenants of the property.  The form and content of such documents shall be 
according to the templates and instructions provided which have been reviewed 
and approved by the City Attorney. 
 
 
24. 
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. 
 
 
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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. 
 
 
26. 
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. 
 
 
27. 
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. 
 
 
28. 
BENCH SEATING SHALL BE PROVIDED NEAR THE WESTERN 
PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION, LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 39 AND 50, AS 
DEPICTED ON THE SITE PLAN DATE STAMPED JANUARY 17, 2024, AND 
AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
29. 
A SIDEWALK SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED ALONG OPEN SPACE TRACT D. 
 
 
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29. 
AT LEAST 50% OF THE RESIDENTIAL HOMES ABUTTING THE CANAL 
(LOTS 28 THROUGH 39, AS DEPICTED ON THE SITE PLAN DATE 
STAMPED JANUARY 17, 2024) SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF ONE STORY OR 
15 FEET IN HEIGHT, AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND 
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
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30. 
THE APPLICANT DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF 
UNDERTAKING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO WORK WITH THE ADJACENT 
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TO THE NORTH, TO CLOSE OFF THE

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FORMER ACCESS DRIVE EAST OF THE GROVES AT BASELINE 
SUBDIVISION BY INSTALLING A SOLID 4-FOOT TALL BLOCK WALL WITH 
A 2-FOOT VIEW FENCE ATOP, AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE 
PROPERTY SITE AND AT THE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE ALONG BASELINE 
ROAD, WITH A LOCKED ACCESS GATE ON THE SOUTH END FOR 
MAINTENANCE AS NEEDED. 
 
 
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31. 
THE APPLICANT SHALL SUBMIT A TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY TO THE 
PHOENIX STREETS AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO 
DETERMINE THE SCOPE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED AT 36th 
STREET AND BASELINE ROAD. 
 
A TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA) SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY 
FOR THIS DEVELOPMENT. NO PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS 
SHALL BE GRANTED UNTIL THE ANALYSIS IS REVIEWED AND 
APPROVED BY THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. THE TIA 
SHALL INCLUDE SIGNAL WARRANT ANALYSIS FOR 36TH STREET AND 
BASELINE ROAD. IF THE APPROVED TIA DETERMINES THAT A SIGNAL 
IS WARRANTED AND IS APPROVED BY THE STREET TRANSPORTATION 
DEPARTMENT FOR INSTALLATION, THE DEVELOPER SHALL BE 
RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE FUNDING AND 
CONSTRUCTION OF ALL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ANALYSIS. 
 
 
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32. 
THE SUBDIVISION SHALL HAVE NO MORE THAN 61 LOTS. 
 
 
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33. 
EITHER THE DEVELOPER SHALL UNDERTAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS 
TO WORK WITH SRP TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A PUBLIC 
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE SHALL BE INSTALLED ACROSS THE HIGHLINE 
CANAL AT THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK NEAR 36TH STREET, SUBJECT TO 
APPROVAL BY SRP AND THE CITY OF PHOENIX, OR $50,000 SHALL BE 
DEPOSITED WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX TO SUPPORT THE CITY’S 
CANAL BANK GUIDELINES ENCOURAGING PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN 
BRIDGES ACROSS THE CANAL.  
 
 
35. 
 
ANY GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN SHALL CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF 
A POTENTIAL BREACH OF THE HIGHLINE CANAL. 
 
 
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34. 
33. 
OUTSIDE HOUSE LIGHT BRIGHTNESS SHALL NOT EXCEED 3,000 
LUMENS PER FIXTURE.  
 
ON-SITE LIGHTING WITHIN OPEN SPACE AREAS SHALL BE 
ACCOMPLISHED WITH LOW LEVEL, UNIFORM LIGHTING FIXTURES 
DISPERSED THOROUGHOUT THE SITE WITH A LUMEN RATING OF 3,000 
OR LESS.

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35. 
34. 
THE CONCEPTUAL ELEVATIONS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT (NEW 
HOMES) SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED, WITH SPECIFIC 
REGARD TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES, BY THE 
PLANNING HEARING OFFICER THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEARING 
PROCESS, INCLUDING REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE SOUTH 
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE, FOR STIPULATION 
MODIFICATION PRIOR TO PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL. THIS IS 
A LEGISLATIVE REVIEW FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES ONLY. SPECIFIC 
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS WILL BE 
DETERMINED BY THE PLANNING HEARING OFFICER, THE PLANNING 
AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, AND THE GUIDELINES OF SINGLE-
FAMILY DESIGN REVIEW. 
 
 
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36. 
35. 
ANY INVASIVE PLANTS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED BE REMOVED BY THE 
DEVELOPER AND ANY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. 
 
 
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37. 
36. 
NATIVE MATERIALS, OR SIMILAR MATERIALS, SHALL BE USED FOR ALL 
EXTERIOR PERIMETER WALL COLUMNS AND WALLS, AS APPROVED BY 
THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 
 
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4) 
Z-104-23-8: Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendation regarding a request to 
rezone 18.52 acres located at the northeast corner of 36th Street and Beverly Road from 
R1-6 BAOD (Approved R1-10 BAOD) (Single-Family Residence District, Baseline Area 
Overlay District, Approved Single-Family Residence District, Baseline Area Overlay District), 
S-1 BAOD (Approved R1-10 BAOD) (Ranch or Farm Residence, Baseline Area Overlay 
District, Approved Single-Family Residence District, Baseline Area Overlay District), and S-1 
BAOD (Ranch or Farm Residence, Baseline Area Overlay District) to R1-6 BAOD (Single-
Family Residence District, Baseline Area Overlay District) to allow single-family residential. 
 
 
 
Committee Member Darlene Jackson joined the meeting during this item bringing quorum to 
14 members.  
 
STAFF PRESENTATION 
 
Samuel Rogers, staff, presented the request, the location of the subject site, the 
surrounding context, the General Plan Land Use Map designation, the policy plans in the 
area, the site plan, proposed elevations, the staff recommendation, the staff findings, and 
concluded by presenting the proposed stipulations.  
 
Committee Member George Brooks asked about the number of shrubs that would be 
required to be milkweed or other native nectar species and asked about maintenance. Mr. 
Rogers explained that a minimum of ten percent of the required shrubs would be required to 
be milkweed or other native nectar species and stated that the landscape ordinance 
requires that landscape plans be enforced. Committee Member Greg Brownell asked 
about the enforcement of the landscape ordinance. Mr. Rogers explained that the landscape 
ordinance enforcement is complaint driven. Committee Member Brooks explained that he 
disliked that enforcement of the landscape ordinance is complaint driven.  
 
Committee Member Lee Coleman asked for clarification on what a WaterSense inspection 
entails. Mr. Rogers explained Stipulation No. 11. Committee Member Coleman stated that 
single-family residential homes do not require a Certificate of Occupancy. Committee 
Member Tamala Daniels explained that a Certificate of Occupancy is required for single-
family homes.  
 
Committee Member Brownell asked that Stipulation No. 8 be updated to require the 
maintenance of the required milkweed or other native nectar species shrubs. Mr. Rogers 
stated that when writing stipulations there should be a comfort level of compliance by 
preliminary approval.  
 
Committee Member Gene Holmerud asked about people covering up view fencing. Mr. 
Rogers explained that several lots had been excluded from the view fencing requirement 
top avoid privacy concerns.

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Committee Member Viera asked how the plan is related to Climate Action Plan and heat 
mitigation goals. Mr. Rogers explained the water consumption, shading, and pedestrian 
accessibility stipulations.  
 
Committee Member Brownell asked if there could be stipulation regarding the elimination 
of invasive species.  
 
APPLICANT PRESENTATION 
 
Adam Baugh, representing the applicant with Withey Morris Baugh, PLC., presented the 
development team, the subject site, the General Plan Land Use Map designation, the 
surrounding zoning, the proposal, alignment with City of Phoenix policy plans and 
requirements, the project amenities, proposed elevations, neighborhood outreach, and 
project benefits.   
 
QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE 
 
Committee Member Brownell asked to stipulate that walls shall be made of the same 
materials as South Mountain. Mr. Baugh asked about the type of stone, explained that the 
development is proposing a block wall, and stated that the stone could be incorporated into 
the wall columns, monument signs, and retaining wall.  
 
Committee Member Brooks asked about the maintenance and number of the required 
milkweed or other native nectar species shrubs. Mr. Baugh suggested updated language 
for Stipulation No. 8 to require maintenance of the shrubs. Mr. Rogers explained that a 
minimum of ten percent of the required shrubs would be required to be milkweed or other 
native nectar species and stated five shrubs are required per tree.  
 
Committee Member Kay Shepard asked why the project is proposing R1-6 rather than R1-
10. Mr. Baugh explained that the proposal is for R1-6 because the proposed lot sizes. 
Chair Trent Marchuk asked if the project would different if it was R1-10 versus R1-6 and 
asked if the applicant would be willing to consider R1-10. Mr. Baugh explained that he would 
have to do an analysis before committing to changing to R1-10 and stated he is willing to do 
the analysis.  
 
Committee Member Holmerud asked about a 1950s Lincoln Continental that was on the 
site. Mr. Baugh stated it had been removed.  
 
Committee Member Busching stated that she would like to discuss the additional 
stipulations that had discussed with the applicant. Mr. Baugh summarized the additional 
stipulations.  
 
Committee Member Busching stated that the development should be limited to 61 lots and 
explained the need for a public pedestrian bridge across the Highline Canal. Mr. Baugh 
stated that the canal is managed by SRP.

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Vice Chair Arthur Greathouse III asked about the proposed square footage and price 
range of the homes. Ryan Larsen, with Porchlight Homes, described the proposed square 
footage of the homes and explained the homes cost between $560,000 and the low 
$600,000s. Vice Chair Greathouse asked about studies on the surrounding area. Mr. 
Larsen confirmed that a market analysis had been completed.  
 
Committee Member Brooks asked where the flood water will go once it leaves the 
property. Jeff Giles, with Clouse Engineering, explained City of Phoenix requirements and 
explained the water flow. Committee Member Brooks asked how many cubic feet of water is 
a 100 year flood. Mr. Giles stated that it is somewhere in the range of 400 CFS. Committee 
Member Brownell stated that there had been issues on another development with flooding 
and asked if Baseline Road has the stormwater capacity to take on all the water if the 
Highline Canal overflows. Mr. Giles explained that preliminary grading and drainage had 
been done, but the full engineering of the site had not been completed. Committee Member 
Brownell asked if any water is planned to be retained on individual lots. Mr. Giles explained 
water is proposed to be retained in retention basins. Chair Marchuk asked about any 
proposed stipulations. Committee Member Brooks explained his main concerns regarding 
flooding. Chair Marchuk stated that the drainage plan could be required to focus on Baseline 
Road.  
 
Committee Member Fatima Muhammad Roque asked about the grading and drainage of 
Lot 27. Mr. Baugh explained that Lot 27 would not be altered. Mr. Giles explained that 
water will flow from Lot 27 to the north.  
 
Committee Member T. Daniels explained that homes had been built on 24th Street 
adjacent to Highline Canal needed a flood wall and asked if a flood wall was proposed. Mr. 
Giles explained that the need for a flood wall will be determined during the site planning 
process. Committee Member Busching suggested some potential language for a 
stipulation regarding the Grading and Drainage report.  
 
Chair Marchuk asked about Stipulation No. 8. Mr. Baugh explained that 36th Way would 
be closed and the stipulation allows for flexibility in the placement of the gate. Mr. Rogers 
explained the requirements to terminate public streets 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT 
 
Mark Wright explained he lives adjacent to the development, stated he met with the 
applicant team, thanked the applicant team for working with the community, stated he is in 
favor of the project, stated he has lived in the area for 20 years, stated there had been 
problems with the vacant property, explained his concerns about the stipulation requiring a 
public bench, stated concerns over the enforcement of what time construction is allowed to 
occur, and explained that a light will be needed on Baseline Road.

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Russel Varone stated that the closure of the driveway that had been historically used to 
access Lot 27 will a problem and asked about pedestrian access at the 36th Way gate. Mr. 
Baugh stated there would be pedestrian access at the 36th Way gate. Committee Member 
Busching stated that the HOA of Mr. Varone’s subdivision should give the accessway to the 
adjacent homeowners. Committee Member Coleman asked about easements over the 
accessway. Mr. Baugh explained that the HOA owns the land and there is an existing 
access easement.  
 
Robert Dotterer explained that he had spoken to six of his neighbors, stated they are 
opposed to developments that will diminish their property values, and stated that if the 
development diminishes property values the homeowners should be compensated. 
Committee Member Coleman asked if the list of addresses Mr. Dotterer has supplied all 
opposed the development. Mr. Dotterer explained that the list contains the homeowners in 
his subdivision. Committee Member Darlene Jackson asked how much property values 
would be diminished. Mr. Dotterer explained the cost of his home versus homes on 
Baseline. Committee Member Busching stated that mountain views are not guaranteed 
and asked if the applicant how many homes would have their mountain views affected. Mr. 
Baugh explained how the development team had considered preserving views of the 
mountain. Mr. Dotterer stated that the home had not gone up in value since he purchased, 
but the home value had doubled since the original construction.  
 
Vice Chair Greathouse asked if the property could appreciate in value due to the new 
development. Committee Member T. Daniels stated that Mr. Dotterer’s opinion is flawed, 
echoed Committee Member Busching’s statement that mountain views are not guaranteed, 
stated when homebuyers pay premiums, explained she can see the mountain from her 
property further north and with two-story homes in the subdivision, and stated that the home 
price would appreciate due to the new development.  
 
Mr. Dotterer asked if any restrictions on height could be placed on the homes adjacent to 
the Grove subdivision. Mr. Larsen explained that he does not want to dictate what homes 
are built. Chair Marchuk stated that he would advocate for lower homes along the Grove 
subdivision if there was not a larger landscape buffer proposed adjacent to the Grove 
subdivision. 
  
Committee Member T. Daniels asked about the proposed elevations. Mr. Baugh 
explained that there are three elevations for each proposed floor plan.  
 
FLOOR/PUBLIC DISCUSSION CLOSED: MOTION, DISCUSSION, AND VOTE 
 
Committee Member Busching summarized the stipulations that should be modified and 
added.  
 
Committee Member T. Daniels stated concerns with applicants not presenting the 
proposed elevations when the proposals come in front of the committee. Chair Marchuk

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stated that a previous case had been required to come back to committee for review of the 
elevations. Mr. Rogers provided some possible stipulation language.  
 
Chair Marchuk asked about a possible stipulation regarding requiring the materials of 
South Mountain in the walls. Mr. Brownell explained that he would like the materials 
stipulation on the columns of the walls.  
 
MOTION 
Committee Member Marcia Busching made a motion to recommend approval of Z-104-
23-8 per the staff recommendation with modifications and additional stipulations. 
Committee Member Greg Brownell seconded the motion.  
 
VOTE 
13-0-1, motion to recommend approval of Z-104-23-8 per staff recommendation with 
modifications and additional stipulations passed with Committee Members Aldama, Brooks, 
Brownell, Busching, Coleman, F. Daniels, T. Daniels, Holmerud, Jackson, Muhammad, 
Shepard, Viera, and Greathouse in favor and Marchuk abstained.  
 
Stipulations listed for clarity:  
 
1. 
Tracts “C”, “H”, “I”, and “G”, as generally depicted on the site plan date stamped 
January 17, 2024, shall be reserved for open space, as modified by the following 
stipulations and approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
 
2. 
The undisturbed hillside area (above 10% per the approved Slope Analysis) shall 
remain undisturbed and be dedicated with a preservation easement except for Lot 27 
and development of private accessways as generally depicted on the site plan date 
stamped January 17, 2024, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
3. 
The existing home on Lot 27 shall remain and any improvements to this lot shall be 
reviewed and approved through a Hillside/Grading and Drainage Plan by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
A physical feature (such as retaining wall, rock wall, etc.) shall be provided along the 
west and south portions of Tract "J", as generally depicted on the site plan date 
stamped January 17, 2024, to protect the undisturbed hillside area, as approved by 
the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
5. 
A minimum of three distinct exterior accent materials for each required standard plan 
within the subdivision shall be provided, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
If fencing is proposed along the perimeter of the site, the fencing shall be a minimum 
of 75% view fencing, except on Lots 1, 50, 51. 52, and 53 as depicted on the site 
plan date stamped January 17, 2024, as approved by the Planning and Development

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Department. Any perimeter fencing requirement adjacent to the Highline Canal is 
subject to review and approval of SRP.  
 
 
7. 
All landscape setbacks shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper large canopy 
drought-tolerant trees, 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, with five 5-gallon 
shrubs per tree, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
8.  
A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs, shall be a milkweed or other native nectar 
species, and shall be planted in groups of three or more AND MAINTAINED, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
9. 
The sidewalk along 36th Street shall be a minimum of five feet in width and detached 
with a minimum five-foot wide landscape 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 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, drought-tolerant shade trees 
planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. 
 
 
 
 
b. Drought tolerant vegetation to achieve a minimum of 75 percent live coverage at 
maturity. 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a 
pedestrian environment for installing the required plants. 
 
 
10. Prior to preliminary plat approval, documentation shall be provided that demonstrates 
participation in the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense certification 
program, or an equivalent program, as approved by the Planning and Development 
and Water Services departments.  
 
 
11. A WaterSense inspection report from a third-party verifier shall be submitted that 
demonstrates successful participation in the Environmental Protection Agency’s 
WaterSense certification program, or an equivalent program, prior to certificate of 
occupancy, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
12. IN ADDITION TO THE Only landscape materials listed in the Baseline Area Master 
Plan Plant List CERCIDIUM HYBRID (DESERT MUSEUM PALO VERDE), 
QUERCUS VIRGINIANA (LIVE OAK), AND PISTACIA X 'RED-PUSH (RED PUSH 
PISTACHE), MAY BE PERMITTED AS APPROVED BY PLANNING AND 
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND shall be utilized throughout the subdivision 
including the front, side, and rear yards of individual residential lots. This restriction 
shall be included in the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for the subdivision.

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13. Landscaping in common areas shall be maintained by permanent and 
automatic/water efficient WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers (Smart Controller) 
to minimize maintenance and irrigation water consumption for all on and offsite 
landscape irrigation. 
 
 
14. Pressure regulating sprinkler heads and drip lines shall be utilized in any turf areas to 
reduce water waste. 
 
 
15. Natural turf shall only be utilized on individual single-family lots (behind the front 
yard); required retention areas (bottom of basin), and functional turf areas within 
common areas, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
16. A minimum of two green infrastructure (GI) techniques for stormwater management 
shall be implemented per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure and Low-
Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater Management, as approved 
or modified by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
17.  Swimming pools on individual single-family lots shall be limited to 600 square feet in 
size. 
 
 
18.  A public connection to the existing 36th Way stub street shall be provided or the 
existing 36th Way right-of-way shall be terminated per the City of Phoenix 
termination standards, as required by the Street Transportation Department. 
 
 
19.  An enhanced connection shall be provided on the southern site boundary to allow for 
direct pedestrian access to the adjacent Highline Canal. The developer shall 
construct an 8-foot-wide shaded pedestrian pathway consisting of decorative 
material such as brick, pavers or alternative material providing at the entryway, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
20.  A sidewalk easement shall be dedicated over a clearly defined pedestrian 
pathway(s) providing a public connection through the site from the existing 36th Way 
access point on the northern site boundary to the Highline Canal and the adjacent 
wash/trail system, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
21. Replace unused driveways with sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Also, replace any broken 
or out-of-grade curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps on all streets and upgrade all off-
site improvements to be in compliance with current ADA guidelines. 
 
 
22. 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

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23. The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to future owners or tenants 
of the property.  The form and content of such documents shall be according to the 
templates and instructions provided which have been reviewed and approved by the 
City Attorney. 
 
 
24. 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. 
 
 
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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. 
 
 
26. 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. 
 
 
27. 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. 
 
 
28. BENCH SEATING SHALL BE PROVIDED NEAR THE WESTERN PEDESTRIAN 
CONNECTION, LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 39 AND 50 ON THE SITE PLAN 
DATE STAMPED JANUARY 17, 2024. 
 
 
29. A SIDEWALK SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED ALONG OPEN SPACE TRACT D 
 
 
30. AT LEAST FIFTY PERCENT OF THE RESIDENTIAL HOMES ABUTTING THE 
CANAL SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF ONE STORY OR FIFTEEN FEET IN HEIGHT. 
 
 
31. THE APPLICANT SHALL CLOSE OFF THE FORMER ACCESS DRIVE EAST OF 
THE GROVES AT BASELINE SUBDIVISION BY INSTALLING A SOLID 4’ TALL 
BLOCK WALL WITH A 2’ VIEW FENCE ATOP, AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER 
OF THE PROPERTY AND AT THE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE ALONG BASELINE 
ROAD, WITH A LOCKED ACCESS GATE ON THE SOUTH END FOR 
MAINTENANCE AS NEEDED. 
 
 
32. THE APPLICANT SHALL SUBMIT A TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY TO THE 
PHOENIX STREETS AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE

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THE SCOPE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED AT 36th STREET AND 
BASELINE ROAD. 
 
 
33. THE SUBDIVISION SHALL HAVE NO MORE THAN 61 LOTS 
 
 
34. EITHER A PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE SHALL BE INSTALLED ACROSS THE 
HIGHLINE CANAL AT THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK NEAR 36TH STREET, SUBJECT 
TO APPROVAL BY SRP, OR $50,000 SHALL BE DEPOSITED WITH THE CITY 
OF PHOENIX TO SUPPORT THE CITY’S CANAL BANK GUIDELINES 
ENCOURAGING PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES ACROSS THE CANAL.  
 
 
35. ANY GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN SHALL CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF A 
POTENTIAL BREACH OF THE HIGHLINE CANAL. 
 
 
36. OUTSIDE HOUSE LIGHT BRIGHTNESS SHALL NOT EXCEED 3,000 LUMENS 
PER FIXTURE.  
 
 
37. THE CONCEPTUAL ELEVATIONS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE 
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING HEARING OFFICER 
THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS, INCLUDING REVIEW AND 
APPROVAL BY THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE, 
FOR STIPULATION MODIFICATION PRIOR TO PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN 
APPROVAL. THIS IS A LEGISLATIVE REVIEW FOR CONCEPTUAL PURPOSES 
ONLY. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS WILL BE 
DETERMINED BY THE PLANNING HEARING OFFICER, THE PLANNING AND 
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, AND THE GUIDELINES OF SINGLE-FAMILY 
DESIGN REVIEW. 
 
 
38. ANY INVASIVE PLANTS SHALL BE REMOVED BY THE DEVELOPER AND ANY 
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION.  
 
 
39. NATIVE MATERIALS SHALL BE USED FOR ALL COLUMNS AND WALL.  
 
 
5) 
INFORMATION ONLY: Presentation and discussion regarding a proposed expansion of the 
Phoenix Central Business District boundaries. 
 
 
 
Xandon Keating, with the Community and Economic Development, provided a presentation 
regarding the proposed expansion of the Phoenix Central Business District (CBD) 
boundaries. Mr. Keating provided the background of the CBD, how CBDs are used, the 
redevelopment Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) tool, an overview of 
Redevelopment Areas, the CBD expansion timeline, and the proposed CBD expansion area.  
 
Committee Member Greg Brownell asked for confirmation that it is not possible to have a 
GPLET for one year. Mr. Keating confirmed Committee Member Brownell’s statement 
regarding the GPLET duration.