Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-21-24-1.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
June 6, 2024 
ITEM NO: 16 
DISTRICT NO.: 1
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-21-24-1
Location: 
Northeast corner of 24th Avenue and Lone Cactus Drive 
From:
R-5 DVAO
To: 
A-1 DVAO
Acreage:
1.85
Proposal: 
Material and equipment storage 
Applicant: 
Francisco Soto Revueltas, Soto Design Studio, LLC 
Owner: 
Deer Valley Enterprises, LLC c/o Joseph Kern 
Representative: 
Kay Shepard 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Deer Valley 5/21/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 9-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Deer Valley Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve Z-21-24-1, per the Deer 
Valley Village Planning Committee recommendation.  
 
Maker: Matthews 
 
Second: Read  
 
Vote: 8-0 
Absent: Mangum 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation of
Industrial.
2.
The proposal will provide employment uses along the I-17 Black Canyon Freeway
corridor and in the Deer Valley Major Employment Center.
3.
The proposed zoning is consistent with the goals and policies of the Deer Valley Airport
Overlay and will provide additional employment opportunities in the village.
Stipulations: 
1.
The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan date stamped
January 31, 2024, and as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
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2. 
The maximum building height shall be 30 feet.  
 
 
3. 
Required 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. 
 
 
4. 
All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch 
caliper, large canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees. Landscaping shall be dispersed 
throughout the parking area and achieve 25% shade at maturity, as approved by 
Planning and Development Department.    
 
 
5. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall be constructed of 
decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, or other pavement treatments that 
visually contrasts parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
An outdoor employee resting area of no less than 120-square feet shall be provided on 
site. The required pedestrian area shall include a pedestrian seating bench, constructed 
of quality and durable materials, and shaded to a minimum of 75% using minimum 2-
inch caliper large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees and/or architectural shade, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
A minimum of 10% of the required parking spaces shall include Electric Vehicle (EV) 
Capable infrastructure, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
8. 
A minimum of four bicycle parking spaces shall be provided through Inverted U and/or 
artistic racks located near the front office 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 of the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. 
 
 
9. 
A minimum of one of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include standard 
electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide sidewalk shall be constructed on the east side of 24th Avenue, 
adjacent to the development. 
 
 
11. 
A minimum 6-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 8-foot-wide 
landscape strip located between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be constructed on 
the north side of Lone Cactus Drive, adjacent to the development, planted to the 
following standards and maintained with a watering system, 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 shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers with a maximum 
mature height of two feet to achieve a minimum of 75% live coverage at maturity. 
 
 
 
 
Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and 
Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a pedestrian 
environment.

12. 
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. 
 
 
13. 
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. 
 
 
14. 
Only landscape materials listed in the Phoenix Active Management Area Low Water-
Use/Drought-Tolerant Plant List shall be utilized internal to the site, as approved or 
modified by the Planning and Development Department 
 
 
15. 
Landscaping shall be maintained by permanent and automatic/water efficient 
WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers (or similar smart controller) to minimize 
maintenance and irrigation water consumption for all on and offsite landscape irrigation. 
 
 
16. 
Pressure regulating sprinkler heads and drip lines shall be utilized in any turf areas to 
reduce water waste. 
 
 
17. 
A minimum of one green infrastructure (GI) technique 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. 
 
 
18. 
Prior to final site plan approval, documentation shall be provided that demonstrates a 
commitment to participate in the City of Phoenix Business Water Efficiency Program for 
a minimum of 10 years, or as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
19. 
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. 
 
 
20. 
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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