Attachment C - PC Summary - Desert Ridge Specific Plan Development Parcel 5.A Parcel G.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
April 3, 2025 
ITEM NO: 6
DISTRICT NO.: 2 
SUBJECT: 
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a proposal for 
buildings in excess of four stories in Parcel G at the northwest corner of 
56th Street and the Loop 101 Freeway, within Development Parcel 5.A of 
the Desert Ridge Specific Plan and the Areas C and D General Plan.
Location:
Northwest corner of 56th Street and the Loop 101 Freeway
Acreage:
Approximately 20 acres
Proposal:
Review of proposed plans for buildings in excess of four stories per 
Chapter 4, Section E.2.a.2. of the Desert Ridge Specific Plan
Applicant:
Benjamin Tate, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC
Owner: 
ZT 56TH STREET AT 101 NW FAS OWNER, LLC 
Representative: 
Benjamin Tate, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Desert View 4/1/2025 Affirmation with no comment. Vote: 12-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Confirmed that the proposed plans are consistent with 
and meet the intentions of the Desert Ridge Specific Plan and the Areas C and D General Plan. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Vice-Chairperson Boyd made a MOTION to confirm that the proposed plans are 
consistent with and meet the intentions of the Desert Ridge Specific Plan and the Areas C and 
D General Plan. 
Maker: Vice-Chairperson Boyd 
Second: Jaramillo 
Vote: 8-0 
Absent: Read   
Opposition Present: No 
Findings: 
The proposed plans meet the provisions in the Desert Ridge Specific Plan found in Chapter 4, 
Section E.2.a.2. 
1.
The Desert Ridge Specific Plan will still regulate F.A.R., setbacks, pedestrian
circulation and vehicular circulation within the area, which will regulate the intensity of
proposed development.
2.
The intent behind the provision listed in Chapter 4, Section E.2.a.2 is that appropriate
massing and step backs are provided. The applicant is providing a building height
exhibit that illustrates step backs from public rights-of-way.
ATTACHMENT C

3.
Development Parcel 5.A is the Desert View Village Primary Core where high-density 
and high-intensity development is envisioned and encouraged. The proposed height is 
appropriate given the location.
 
4.
The proposal is consistent with goal 1 and Goal 3 of the Peripheral Areas C and D 
General Plan by concentrating higher-intensity development within the designated 
Village Core and therefore focusing infrastructure investments to achieve maximum 
benefit.
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