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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-87-D-03-2
Date of VPC Meeting 
April 1, 2025 
Request From 
S-1 (Approved CP/BP PCD), S-1 (Approved R-3A
PCD), and S-1
Request To 
PUD PCD 
Proposal 
Major Amendment to the Paradise Ridge PCD to allow 
multifamily and single-family attached residential 
Location 
Northeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard 
VPC Recommendation 
Approval, per the staff recommendation, with 
modifications 
VPC Vote 
12-0
VPC DISCUSSION:
Agenda Item 5 (GPA-DSTV-1-24-2) and Agenda Item 6 (Z-87-D-03-2) are companion 
cases and were heard concurrently. 
No members of the public registered to speak on this item. 
Staff Presentation: 
Adrian Zambrano, staff, provided an overview of General Plan Amendment Case No. 
GPA-DSTV-1-24-2, including the location of the request, surrounding land uses and 
General Plan Land Use Map designations, and the proposed General Plan Land Use 
Map designation. Mr. Zambrano shared the staff findings and stated that staff 
recommends approval. Mr. Zambrano then provided an overview of Rezoning Case No. 
Z-87-D-03-2, including the location of the request and surrounding zoning and land
uses. Mr. Zambrano shared background information on the site regarding the Paradise
Ridge PCD (Planned Community District) and the Desert Ridge/Kierland Major
Employment Center. Mr. Zambrano discussed the proposal, including the land use,
development standards, landscape standards, fence and wall standards, lighting
standards, and design guidelines, and displayed the site plan and renderings. Mr.
Zambrano stated that the request had not received any community correspondence. Mr.
Zambrano shared the staff findings and stated that staff recommends approval subject
to stipulations. Mr. Zambrano shared the recommended stipulations and the public
hearing schedule. Mr. Zambrano displayed modified language for Stipulation No. 8,
ATTACHMENT C

Desert View Village Planning Committee 
Meeting Summary 
Z-87-D-03-2 – Recommendation 
Page 2 of 7 
 
 
City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
noting that staff recently received the updated stipulation language from the Floodplain 
Management section, and there was not enough time to publish an addendum to the 
staff report. Mr. Zambrano recommended that if the committee voted to recommend 
approval on this item, that their recommendation include the modified language for 
Stipulation No. 8. 
 
Applicant Presentation: 
Nick Wood, representative with Snell & Wilmer, LLP, introduced himself and the 
development team, and displayed other projects that the developer has built in Phoenix 
and Scottsdale. Mr. Wood discussed the surrounding context of the site. Mr. Wood 
stated that the existing wash on the site appeared small, but it would not be small 
anymore once Rawhide Wash was built. Mr. Wood stated that the wash corridor would 
be 90 feet wide. Mr. Wood stated that the Committee had previously asked when this 
project was last presented to the Committee if the trails along the wash could be 
extended to the north under the freeway. Mr. Wood stated that they looked into it and 
found that the culvert under the freeway was not tall enough for trails to pass through. 
Mr. Wood displayed the existing and proposed General Plan Land Use Map designation 
and zoning. Mr. Wood displayed and discussed the conceptual site plan and landscape 
plan, noting that due to the size of the wash, two bridges would need to be constructed. 
Mr. Wood discussed the improvements of Mayo Boulevard, proposed ingress and 
egress to and from the site, and the circulation plan. Mr. Wood emphasized that the 
main entrance to the site would be from 66th Street, noting that this was the reason the 
main signage would be at that corner. Mr. Wood stated that the site would be split up 
into four quadrants. Mr. Wood discussed the proposed development standards. Mr. 
Wood noted that there would be an enhanced corner feature at the corner of 66th Street 
and Mayo Boulevard, and that there would be a building stepdown along Mayo 
Boulevard for Parcel D (Phase 5). Mr. Wood shared the renderings, noting the 
enhanced landscaping, Mayo Boulevard improvements, and that the wash would be 
preserved in an undisturbed, natural state. Mr. Wood stated that they are in agreeance 
with the stipulations and would continue working with staff on the sign at the corner of 
66th Street and Mayo Boulevard.  
 
Questions from Committee: 
Committee Member Michelle Santoro asked if there was a reason that the General 
Plan Amendment included commercial, but the Planned Unit Development (PUD) did 
not. Committee Member Santoro noted that when this project was last presented to the 
Committee, a hotel was included, which was removed. Mr. Wood responded that the 
hotel and commercial uses were removed from the PUD since the property at the 
southeast corner of Mayo Boulevard and 64th Street would have a hotel and 
commercial uses. Committee Member Santoro stated that the maximum lot coverage 
requested of 75 percent was much higher than 50 percent lot coverage, which is typical 
of the R-3 and R-3A zoning districts. Committee Member Santoro asked what the 
current site plan showed for lot coverage. Mr. Wood responded that it was a conceptual 
site plan that was likely under 75 percent lot coverage, but 75 percent allowed some 
flexibility. Committee Member Santoro stated that the proposed development standard 
for open space was five percent, which is the standard for multifamily residential 
development. Committee Member Santoro asked what the site plan showed for open

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
space calculations, noting that more than five percent open space should be codified. 
Mr. Wood responded that the site plan was over five percent of open space. Committee 
Member Santoro commended the right-in right-out along 64th Street, noting that it would 
help to reduce traffic congestion at the 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard intersection. 
Committee Member Santoro expressed concerns with traffic congestion along Mayo 
Boulevard as the roadway transitions to one lane west of 64th Street. Committee 
Member Santoro asked if there was timing for the expansion of Mayo Boulevard west of 
64th Street. Mr. Wood responded that they have spent a lot of time with the Street 
Transportation Department since the beginning of this application, which resulted in 
three entries into the site to address the traffic volume in the area. 
 
Committee Member Rick Nowell expressed concerns with landscaping not being 
replaced when it dies or is taken out by storms. Committee Member Nowell asked if a 
stipulation could be added to ensure that the landscaping would be maintained and 
replaced in accordance with the PUD landscape standards for the life of the project. Mr. 
Wood responded that it would be difficult for staff to enforce this kind of stipulation. Mr. 
Wood stated that high-end multifamily residential developers do a good job of taking 
care of their landscaping because of their residents. Committee Member Nowell asked if 
there would be a bicycle lane along Mayo Boulevard. Mr. Wood responded affirmatively.  
 
Committee Member Jill Bunnell asked if there was an existing traffic signal at the 
intersection of 66th Street and Mayo Boulevard. Mr. Wood responded affirmatively.  
 
Committee Member Gary Kirkilas asked if the Committee should entertain a motion to 
add stipulations related to water conservation, or if the applicant would be willing to be 
committed to doing them. Mr. Wood responded that the developer had gave his word to 
commit to water conservation measures.  
 
Vice Chair Louis Lagrave stated that he liked the project. Vice Chair Lagrave echoed 
concerns with traffic congestion as Mayo Boulevard transitions to one lane west of 64th 
Street. Mr. Wood responded that the hope was that many of the residents would work 
at the Mayo Clinic Hospital or close by. Mr. Wood stated that the traffic engineers would 
know much more about the traffic volume and traffic flow. Mr. Wood added that the 
proposed density was much less than many other multifamily residential projects they 
have worked on. 
 
Committee Member Bunnell recommended that the trails along the wash cross 
underneath Mayo Boulevard for pedestrians to easily access the south side of Mayo 
Boulevard, where the Mayo Clinic Hospital is located. Committee Member Bunnell 
stated that the community needs to be walkable and there should be separation of 
pedestrians from the major streets whenever possible.  
 
Chair Steven Bowser asked when 64th Street to the south would be constructed and 
who would be responsible for its construction. Mr. Wood responded that 64th Street 
was under construction and the City of Phoenix would be constructing the west half of 
64th Street south of Mayo Boulevard. Mr. Wood added that the adjacent developments 
along the east side of 64th Street, south of Mayo Boulevard, would be constructing the

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Z-87-D-03-2 – Recommendation 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
east half of 64th Street. Mr. Wood clarified that 64th Street would be constructed before 
this development was fully built out, since it would be constructed in phases. Chair 
Bowser asked if the City of Phoenix would construct 64th Street to Bell Road. Mr. Wood 
stated that it would be done in phases, first extending to Reach 11. Chair Bowser asked 
if the ultimate plan would be to extend 64th Street to Bell Road. Mr. Wood responded 
affirmatively.  
 
Committee Member Mark Warren asked if a culvert was planned to be installed under 
Mayo Boulevard for the wash. Mr. Wood responded affirmatively.  
 
Public Comments: 
None. 
 
Applicant Response: 
None. 
 
MOTION – Z-87-D-03-2:  
Committee Member Mark Warren made a motion to recommend approval of Z-87-D-
03-2, per the staff recommendation, with modifications to Stipulation No. 8. Vice Chair 
Louis Lagrave seconded the motion. 
 
VOTE – Z-87-D-03-2:  
12-0; the motion to recommend approval of Z-87-D-03-2 per the staff recommendation 
with modifications passed with Committee Members Barto, Birchby, Bunnell, Carlucci, 
Israel, Kirkilas, Nowell, Reynolds, Santoro, Warren, Lagrave and Bowser in favor. 
 
VPC APPROVED STIPULATIONS: 
 
1. 
An updated Development Narrative for the 64th & Mayo PUD reflecting the 
changes approved through this request shall be submitted to the Planning and 
Development Department within 30 days of City Council approval of this request. 
The updated Development Narrative shall be consistent with the Development 
Narrative date stamped March 13, 2025, as modified by the following stipulations: 
a. Front cover: Revise the submittal date information to add the following: City 
Council adopted: [Add adoption date]. 
 
b. Page 22, Section F. Signs: Remove all language, except the first two 
sentences. 
2. 
A minimum 70 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated and constructed for the north 
half of Mayo Boulevard, per the approved Master Street Plan. 
3. 
A minimum 70 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated and constructed for the east 
half of 64th Street, per the approved Master Street Plan.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
4. 
A minimum 40 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated and constructed for the west 
half of 66th Street, per the approved Master Street Plan. 
5. 
Construction, funding, and phasing of all off-site mitigation improvements shall 
comply with the approved Master Street Plan and Master Phasing Plan for 64th 
Street and Mayo Boulevard. 
6. 
Replace unused driveways with sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Also, replace any 
broken or out-of-grade curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps on all streets and 
upgrade all off-site improvements to be in compliance with current ADA guidelines 
7. 
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. 
8. 
The site is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), called a 
SPECIFICALLY IN Zone AO, AS SHOWN on pPanel 1315L of the Flood 
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), revised ON February 8, 2024 OCTOBER 16, 2013. 
TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, The following 
requirements shall apply, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department AND THE FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT SECTION OF THE 
OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER, THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST 
BE MET: 
a.  
The Architect/Engineer is required to show CLEARLY DELINEATE the 
floodplain boundary limits on the Grading and Drainage pPlan. THE PLAN 
MUST ALSO DEMONSTRATE and ensure that POTENTIAL impacts to the 
proposed facilities have been PROPERLY considered, following IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 
Regulations (44 CFR Paragraph 60.3) AND THE. This includes, but is not 
limited to, provisions OUTLINED in the latest MOST CURRENT versions of 
the Floodplain Ordinance of the Phoenix City Code. 
b. 
A copy of the PRELIMINARY Grading and Drainage Plan needs to MUST be 
submitted to the Floodplain Management sSection of the Office of the City 
Engineer for review and approval of TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH 
Ffloodplain-RELATED requirements BEFORE APPLYING FOR GRADING & 
DRAINAGE AND BUILDING PERMITS. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT 
MUST APPROVE THE FINAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLANS PRIOR 
TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING & DRAINAGE PERMITS.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
c. 
FEMA approved CLOMR-F or CLOMR is required prior to issuance of a 
Grading and Drainage permit. PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR GRADING & 
DRAINAGE AND BUILDING PERMITS, AN ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 
(FEMA FORM 086-0-33), BASED ON THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS, 
MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY FLOODPLAIN 
MANAGEMENT. 
D. 
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION, THE 
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET: 
I. 
AN ELEVATION CERTIFICATE, BASED ON THE BUILDING UNDER 
CONSTRUCTION, MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY 
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT. 
II. 
95% COMPACTION TEST RESULTS FOR THE BUILDING PADS 
MUST BE PROVIDED. 
E. 
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, AN 
ELEVATION CERTIFICATE BASED ON THE FINISHED CONSTRUCTION, 
DEMONSTRATING THE STRUCTURE’S COMPLIANCE, MUST BE 
SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT.  
9. 
The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SDL) 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. 
10. 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 
11. 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 
12. 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. 
13. Prior to final site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 
waiver of claims form. The waiver shall be recorded with the Maricopa County 
Recorder's Office and delivered to the City to be included in the rezoning 
application file for record.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
PCD Stipulations 
14. Master Plan documents shall be submitted for portions of the Planned Community 
District as development occurs, per the applicable development agreement. 
15. Right-of-way and improvements shall be determined by the final Traffic Impact 
Study and a Master Street Plan – Development Agreement between the city, 
Arizona State Land Department, and the City of Scottsdale. Additional right-of-way 
and/or easements not specifically identified such as bus bays, turn lanes, 
landscape/sidewalk easements, slope and construction easements, etc., may be 
required as determined by the Master Street Plan, or when individual development 
plans are submitted to the Planning and Development Department for approval. 
16. Detailed requirements for potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water onsite 
and offsite infrastructure needed to service this project and infrastructure phasing 
schedules shall be determined at the time of review and approval of the PCD 
potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water master plans. Off site 
infrastructure requirements shall be a function of the amount of major master plan 
water and sewer lines constructed by other development in the area prior to 
initiation of this project. 
 
STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION: 
 
Staff has no comments.

City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
 
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-87-D-03-2 
INFORMATION ONLY 
 
 
 
 
Date of VPC Meeting 
September 10, 2024 
Request From 
S-1 (Approved CP/BP PCD), S-1 (Approved R-3A 
PCD), and S-1 
Request To 
PUD PCD 
Proposal 
Major Amendment to the Paradise Ridge PCD to allow 
multifamily and single-family attached residential 
Location 
Northeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard 
 
 
VPC DISCUSSION: 
 
Item No. 3 (GPA-DSTV-1-24-2) and Item No. 4 (Z-87-D-03-2) are companion cases and 
were heard together. 
 
No members of the public registered to speak on this item. 
 
APPLICANT PRESENTATION 
Nick Wood, representing the applicant with Snell & Wilmer, LLP, provided a 
presentation describing previous projects by the developer, the surrounding context of 
the proposed site, the proposed development, and the details of the proposed PUD. 
 
QUESTIONS FROM COMMITTEE 
Committee Member Bunnell asked about trail connections with the wash on site. Mr. 
Wood stated that more information could be provided about the culvert under the 
freeway at the next meeting. 
 
Committee Member Kirkilas asked about maintaining the wash in a natural state. Mr. 
Wood stated the channelized wash would be in a natural state. 
 
Committee Member Santoro asked if the 90-foot height limit is proposed for the entire 
site. Mr. Wood noted that the height limit allows flexibility in the future, although nothing 
shown on their current plans is that tall. Ms. Santoro asked about issues caused by 
narrower right-of-way on Mayo Boulevard west of 64th Street. Mr. Wood provided a 
description of the proposed condition and noted that the Street Transportation 
Department will require certain improvements to handle the traffic as new development

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
is added to the area. Dawn Cartier with CivTech provided additional context to 
demonstrate that this development will not create traffic congestion. 
 
Vice Chair Lagrave asked if there is a traffic signal at 66th Street. Mr. Wood replied 
that there is, and it would remain. 
 
Committee Member Carlucci asked how many units would need to be added to start 
to create a traffic problem. Ms. Cartier replied that the analysis is done based on the 
proposal. Mr. Carlucci asked if the 1,200-unit limit was to avoid traffic impacts. Ms. 
Cartier replied that the site could probably handle more units. 
 
Committee Member Kirkilas asked about the trails shown on the map and any 
setbacks from the trails. Mr. Wood clarified that the adjacent trails are not part of Reach 
11 but link to it to the south. Noel Griemsmann with Snell & Wilmer, LLC noted that the 
trails would be 10-foot-wide paths along the sidewalk. 
 
Committee Member Younger asked if there was consideration for reducing the height 
because of the neighbors across the street. Mr. Griemsmann described the height step 
down requirements proposed in the PUD. Mr. Wood stated that the distance from the 
nearest house is about a football field in length and that the height may not be 90 feet 
depending on the final design. 
 
Committee Member Nowell asked about the material for the trails. Kevin Ransil with 
JLB Partners stated that the trails would be compacted gravel.  
 
Committee Member Carlucci asked for the rationale for limiting the development to 
1,200 units and if it’s a missed opportunity. Mr. Ransil stated that the density is based 
on the R-3A density and meets the needs of the developer. 
 
Committee Member Nowell asked about the height represented in the renderings. Mr. 
Wood replied that it was 70 feet. 
 
Committee Member Kollar asked about the review of the TIA (Traffic Impact Analysis) 
by the Street Transportation Department. Mr. Wood stated that the City bases their 
stipulations on the review of the TIA. 
 
Committee Member Bunnell asked about parking, citing parking issues at a nearby 
development in Scottsdale. Mr. Wood provided a description of parking provided for 
each proposed building. 
 
Committee Member Younger asked about charging stations. Mr. Wood replied that 
they would be provided. 
 
Chair Bowser asked about the future connection on 64th Street to Bell Road. Mr. 
Wood replied that it was included in the Mayo Clinic development agreement. Chair 
Bowser stated that there could be opportunities with the water reclamation plant.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Committee Member Kirkilas stated a concern about light pollution and suggested full 
cutoff light fixtures. 
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS 
 
None. 
 
STAFF COMMENTS: 
 
Staff has no comments.