Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-8-24-7.pdf

REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
March 7, 2024 
ITEM NO: 10 
DISTRICT NO.: 7
SUBJECT:  
Application #: 
Z-8-24-7 (Companion Case GPA-EST-2-24-7)
Location: 
Approximately 1,170 feet north of the northwest corner of 67th Avenue 
and Lower Buckeye Road 
From: 
 RE-35 and R1-8 
To:
 CP/GCP
Acreage:
112.32
Proposal: 
Flex commerce park general commerce park buildings 
Applicant: 
Stephanie Watney, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
Owner: 
Brett Hopper, Property Reserve Arizona, LLC 
Representative: 
Jason Morris, Withey Morris Baugh, PLC 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Estrella 2/20/2024 Denial. Vote: 7-1. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Mangum made a MOTION to approve Z-8-24-7, per the staff 
recommendation. 
            Maker: Mangum 
            Second: Hu 
            Vote: 6-2 (Jaramillo, Perez) 
            Absent: Busching         
            Opposition Present: Yes 
Findings: 
1.
The proposal is compatible with the proposed General Plan Land Use Map designation
and will provide employment opportunities within the Estrella Village.
2.
The proposal contains enhanced standards that will result in a more walkable,
shaded and pedestrian-friendly environment. The proposal will provide increased shade
which will help to reduce the urban heat island effect.
3.
As stipulated, the proposed development will include development and design
standards, such as enhanced streetscapes, landscape buffer and planting standards, to
mitigate impacts to the surrounding properties.
ATTACHMENT D

Stipulations: 
  
1.  
The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date stamped 
January 8, 2024, as modified by the following stipulations and approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
2. 
One outdoor employee resting area of no less than 400 square feet, or two 200-square 
foot areas shall be provided on site. Each required pedestrian area shall include a 
minimum of two pedestrian seating benches, 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.   
 
3. 
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. 
 
4. 
Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided per the requirements of Section 1307.H of 
the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance through inverted U and/or artistic racks located near the 
office and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the Phoenix Zoning 
Ordinance. Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs in 
Appendix K of the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. 
 
5. 
A minimum 100-foot landscape setback shall be provided along the south perimeter of 
the site. 
 
6. 
Landscape areas and surface retention areas shall be planted with minimum 2-inch 
caliper, large canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees planted 25 feet on center or in 
equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
7. 
A minimum of 10% of the required shrubs, shall be a milkweed or other native nectar 
species, and shall be planted in groups of three or more, as approved by the Planning 
and Development Department. 
 
8. 
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. 
 
9. 
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 
 
10. 
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. 
 
11. 
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.

12. 
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. 
 
13. 
The development shall conform with the Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping 
Program landscape palette and landscaping standards along arterial streets in the 
Estrella Village, except as otherwise noted herein, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department. 
 
14. 
A minimum of 10% of the required parking spaces shall be EV Installed. 
 
15. 
A bus stop pad shall be constructed on southbound 67th Avenue, located from 
Durango Street according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1258. The bus stop pad 
shall be designed according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1260 with a depth of 
10 feet, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.  
 
16. 
A minimum 55-feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the west half of 67th Avenue, 
adjacent to the development.     
 
17. 
Improvements to 67th Avenue shall be consistent with the Arterial CM cross-section, 
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. The landscape strip shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, single 
trunk, drought-tolerant, shade trees to provide a minimum of 75% shade, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the 
developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on alternative 
design solutions consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
18. 
A minimum 60-feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the full width of Durango 
Street, adjacent to the development. The right-of-way shall align with the existing 
Durango Street connections on the eastern and western boundaries of the site.   
 
19. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 5-foot-wide 
landscape area shall be constructed on both sides of Durango Street, adjacent to the 
development. The landscape strip shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, single 
trunk, drought-tolerant, shade trees to provide a minimum of 75% shade, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the 
developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on alternative 
design solutions consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
20. 
A minimum 30-feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the east half of 71st Avenue, 
adjacent to the development. 
 
21. 
A minimum 1-foot Vehicular Non-Access Easement shall be dedicated along the 
western property line (adjacent to 71st Avenue), south of the existing Durango Street 
alignment. 
 
22. 
A minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 5-foot-wide 
landscape area shall be constructed on the east side of 71st Avenue, adjacent to the 
development. The landscape strip shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, single 
trunk, drought-tolerant, shade trees to provide a minimum of 75% shade, as approved 
by the Planning and Development Department. Where utility conflicts exist, the

developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on alternative 
design solutions consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
23. 
A traffic signal shall be installed at 67th Avenue and Durango Street.  The developer 
shall fund 100% of the cost and install the traffic signal at the intersection, as approved 
by the Street Transportation Department. 
 
24. 
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. 
 
25. 
Existing SRP facilities along all public streets are to be relocated outside of city right-
of-way, unless otherwise approved by the Street Transportation Department. Contact 
SRP to identify existing land rights and establish the appropriate process to relocate 
the facility. 
 
26. 
Replace unused driveways with sidewalk and 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. 
 
27. 
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. 
 
28. 
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. 
 
29.  
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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