Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-79-23-4.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
June 6, 2024 
ITEM NO: 17 
DISTRICT NO.: 4
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-79-23-4 (Wonderview at Highland PUD)
Location: 
Southwest corner of 14th Place and Highland Avenue 
From:
R1-6
To:
PUD
Acreage:
2.49
Proposal: 
PUD (Planned Unit Development) to allow a mixed-use development with 
office, commercial, and multifamily residential 
Applicant:
Venue Projects
Owner: 
Wonderview Partners, LLC 
Representative: 
Bill Allison, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Camelback East 2/6/2024 Information only. 
Camelback East 5/7/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 17-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Camelback East Village Planning 
Committee recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Vice-Chairperson Busching made a MOTION to approve Z-79-23-4, per the 
Camelback East Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Busching 
 
Second: Boyd 
 
Vote: 8-0 
Absent: Mangum 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal is compatible with the existing land use pattern in the area, providing new
housing supply with a mix of uses and opportunities for small businesses.
2.
The proposal contains enhanced standards that will result in a more walkable, shaded
and pedestrian-friendly environment such as increased shade which will help to reduce
the urban heat island effect.
3.
The proposal will provide additional employment options and housing opportunities
within the neighborhood.
ATTACHMENT D

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
An updated Development Narrative for the Wonderview at Highland PUD reflecting the 
changes approved through this request shall be submitted to the Planning Department 
within 30 days of City Council approval of this request. The updated Development 
Narrative shall be consistent with Development Narrative date stamped April 17, 2024, 
as modified by the following stipulations: 
 
 
 
a. Front Cover, add “City Council adopted: [Insert Adoption date].” 
 
 
 
 
b. Page 11, Landscape Standards Table: Move the Pedestrian Walkways row to the 
Development Standards table, after the open space requirement. 
 
 
 
 
c. Page 23: Revise the legal description to correct the scrivener’s error with the size of 
the property. 
 
 
2. 
A minimum 25 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the west side of 14th Place, 
adjacent to the development. 
 
 
3. 
A minimum 25 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the north side of 
Meadowbrook Avenue, adjacent to the development. 
 
 
4. 
All existing electrical utilities within the public right-of-way shall be undergrounded, 
adjacent to the development. The developer shall coordinate with the affected utility 
companies for their review and permitting. 
 
 
5. 
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. 
 
 
6. 
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. 
 
 
7. 
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. 
 
 
8. 
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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