Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-114-23-7.pdf

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
June 6, 2024 
ITEM NO: 14 
DISTRICT NO.: 7
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-114-23-7 (Companion Case Z-SP-9-23-7)
Location: 
Southeast corner of 95th Avenue and Broadway Road 
From:
S-1
To:
C-2
Acreage:
9.90
Proposal:
Commercial uses
Applicant: 
Benjamin Tate, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
Owner: 
Doug Schreiber, Desert West Storage, LLC 
Representative: 
Benjamin Tate, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Estrella 5/24/2024 Approval, per the staff recommendation. Vote: 8-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the Estrella Village Planning Committee 
recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve Z-114-23-7, per the 
Estrella Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
 
Maker: Matthews 
 
Second: Boyd 
 
Vote: 8-0 
Absent: Mangum 
 
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal will develop vacant property and provide additional employment options
and commercial services within close proximity to future residences and the SR 30.
2.
The proposal, as stipulated, will incorporate design and landscaping features that
enhance the location, consistent with the Estrella Village Plan.
3.
As stipulated, the proposal supports efforts from various plans and initiatives, including
enhanced shading and landscape standards, electric vehicle capabilities, and
numerous water conservation initiatives including low water usage/drought tolerant
vegetation and green infrastructure techniques.
ATTACHMENT D

Stipulations: 
 
1. 
All building elevations shall contain architectural embellishments and detailing such as 
textural changes, pilasters, offsets, recesses, variation in window size and location, 
and/or overhang canopies, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
2. 
Conceptual site plan and elevations for the future commercial pad as shown on the site 
plan date stamped March 4, 2024, shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning 
Hearing Officer through the public hearing process for stipulation modification prior to 
preliminary site plan approval.  This is a legislative review for conceptual purposes only. 
Specific development standards and requirements may be determined by the Planning 
Hearing Officer and the Planning and Development Department. 
 
3. 
The development shall conform with the Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping 
Program landscape palette and landscaping standards along arterial streets in the 
Estrella Village, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
4. 
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. 
 
5. 
A minimum of 25% of the surface parking areas shall be shaded, as approved by the 
Planning and Development Department. Shade may be achieved by structures or by 
minimum 2-inch caliper, drought tolerant, shade trees, or a combination thereof.  
 
6. 
A minimum of two bicycle parking spaces per non-storage building shall be provided 
through Inverted U and/or artistic racks located near the front entrance of the building 
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. 
 
7. 
A minimum of 10% of the required parking spaces shall be EV Ready and a minimum 
of 5% shall be EV Capable. 
 
8. 
Only landscape materials listed in the Phoenix Active Management Area Low-
Water/Drought-Tolerant Plant List shall be utilized within the development, as approved 
or modified by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
9. 
Landscaping shall be maintained by permanent and automatic/water efficient 
WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers (or similar smart controllers) to minimize 
maintenance and irrigation water consumption for all on and offsite landscape irrigation.  
 
10. 
Pressure regulating sprinkler heads and drip lines shall be utilized in any turf areas to 
reduce water waste.  
 
11. 
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.  
 
12. 
Prior to final site plan approval, documentation shall be provided that demonstrates a 
commitment to participate in the City of Phoenix Businesses Water Efficiency Program

for a minimum of 10 years, or as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department.  
 
13. 
A minimum 55 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the south side of Broadway 
Road, adjacent to the development. 
 
14. 
Improvements to the south half of Broadway Road shall be constructed per the Sunset 
Farms Master Street Plan consisting of a 14-foot raised center median and a minimum 
6-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 10-foot-wide landscape area, 
adjacent to the development. 
 
15. 
A minimum 30 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the east side of 95th Avenue, 
per the Sunset Farms Master Street Plan. 
 
16. 
A minimum 32-foot wide Multi-Use Trail Easement (MUTE) shall be dedicated adjacent 
to the western property line. Construction of the Multi-Use Trail shall comply with the 
Estrella Multi-Purpose Trail Plan. 
 
17. 
Improvements to the east side of the 95th Avenue right-of-way shall be constructed per 
the Collector cross-section and consist of a minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk 
separated by a minimum 5-foot-wide landscape area, per the Sunset Farms Master 
Street Plan. 
 
18. 
A Self-Service Storage Warehouse use shall deposit 50% of the cost of a HAWK 
pedestrian crossing at the intersection of 95th Avenue and Broadway Road in an 
escrow account to the Street Transportation Department, prior to final site plan 
approval. Should the parcel develop under any other C-2 permitted use, the 
development shall fully fund and construct the HAWK pedestrian crossing at the 
intersection of 95th Street and Broadway Road, as approved by the Street 
Transportation Department. The HAWK placement within the intersection to be as 
determined by the Street Transportation Department. 
 
19. 
An enhanced pedestrian connection shall be provided on the western site boundary, 
adjacent to the trail, to allow for direct pedestrian access through the site to the trail 
system.   
 
20. 
The developer shall submit a Traffic Impact Study for this development. No preliminary 
approval of plans shall be granted until the study has been reviewed and approved by 
the City. 
 
21. 
All existing electrical utility poles within the public right-of-way shall be relocated and 
undergrounded, per the Sunset Farms Master Street Plan. The developer shall 
coordinate with the affected utility companies for their review and permitting. 
 
22. 
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. 
 
23. 
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.

24. 
A bus stop pad shall be constructed on eastbound Broadway Road, located from 95th 
Avenue according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1258. The pad shall be designed 
according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1260 with a depth of 10 feet. 
 
25. 
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. 
 
26. 
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. 
 
27. 
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. 
 
28. 
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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