Attachment F - Opposition - Z-31-23-3.pdf

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From:
Stephen Nolan
To:
Matteo Moric
Subject:
Fw: Agenda for Special Racing Commission meeting, Tues. Dec 5th, 2023 @ 2:30
Date:
Monday, December 4, 2023 2:56:19 PM
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Stephen Nolan <nolanhorseracing@yahoo.com>
To: Council District 3 PCC <council.district.3@phoenix.gov>; Debra Stark <debstarkaz@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023 at 02:54:46 PM MST
Subject: Agenda for Special Racing Commission meeting, Tues. Dec 5th, 2023 @ 2:30
Link to Agenda
https://gaming.az.gov/file/4434/download?token=UsTxiVZ7 [gaming.az.gov]
ATTACHMENT F

From:
Stephen Nolan
To:
Rudy Casillas; Ana Armenta; Council District 3 PCC; Debra Stark; Matteo Moric; Jackie Johnson; Caitlin Caputo;
Brian Duncan
Subject:
Consideration for additional item to be placed on AZ Racing Commission Special Meeting agenda, (companion to
any request for race dates).
Date:
Monday, December 4, 2023 7:37:05 AM
Good morning,
In an attempt to be completely transparent,I respectfully request an addition item be placed on any
agenda of a "Special Commission Meeting". I believe discussion is warranted concerning the permittee's
attempt to rezone a parcel of land that falls inside the fenced portion of the property that falls under the
jurisdiction of the Arizona Department of Racing, a division of the Arizona Department of Gaming and the
ARIZONA RACING COMMISSION. I am concerned that there is misinformation, as it relates to the
application for dates and the affect that the rezoning could have on Arizona's Agricultural Entertainment
Industries of Horse Racing and Breeding. 
Many have said that the rezoning of the property would have no affect on racing. And I find that statement
very troublesome and not completely the whole story, thus this request for more transparency.
As mentioned above, the parcel of land trying to be rezoned falls in that part of the property that is
required to run a race meet. Therefore, it falls under the regulatory authority of the Racing Commission
leading me to request clarification as to whether the permittee has the "unfettered personal property
rights" to request rezoning without Commission approval.
It was clear that the Arizona Legislature in a recent legislation (2019, SB1144, resulted in Arizona
Revised Statute Title #5, Chapter #1 5-117) has clarified that the Permittee does not have "unfettered
authority" when it comes to regulations that fall under the regulatory umbrella of the Arizona Racing
Commission. This request is a companion to any request for dates. The industries need to know the facts
and an Attorney General review of the legal authority of the Arizona Racing Commission as it relates to
the attempt to rezone the regulated parcel of property required to run a race meet. This is a very unusual
situation that has not come to the attention of regulators as other portions of the property, that had been
rezoned, had not come before the Arizona Racing Commission as those portions of property they were
not in jeopardy of redevelopment. And is that redevelopment in the best interest of Breeding and Racing
in Arizona. 
Director Casillas, I copied you a communication dated November 20th, 2023, to many more authorities,
voicing my concerns as it relates to the rezoning planned and the potential damage it could do to the
Racing and Breeding Industries in Arizona. I urge caution, and I do not understand the urgency in
rezoning if in fact there is a planned race meet through early May.
Sincerely,
Stephen H. Nolan

From:
Stephen Nolan
To:
Council District 3 PCC; Debra Stark; Matteo Moric; Jackie Johnson; Caitlin Caputo; Rudy Casillas; Brian Duncan
Subject:
Turf Paradise Property rezoning applications Z-31-23-3 (companion GPA-DV-1-23-3)
Date:
Monday, November 20, 2023 9:29:39 PM
Attachments:
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Good morning,
The reason for this communication is to inform City of Phoenix District #3 and Councilwoman Stark and
Staff of some information as it relates to the application(s) mentioned above.
I wish to voice my concern as it is related to the August 3rd, 2023, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STAFF
ANALYSIS (REVISED) recommending the approval of application #GPA-DV-23-1-3, (and as it relates to
application #Z-31-23-3) as much has changed since the August 3rd, revision. It appears, that the original
application(s) submitted by applicant James Watson of CT Investors, is not the same application(s) that is trying to
move forward now. For instance, referring to the June 5th, 2023 letter sent out included a conceptual site plan
showing data centers with the thought that the perimeter of the Turf Paradise property would be more
AESTHETICALLY pleasurable to our community. That plan is no longer in play and the information disseminated
prior to the August 3rd revised analysis is not the same information that currently exists at the Turf Paradise
property. The entire property is in total disarray and in deplorable condition. The application(s) are now in Simms
name, therefore, I respectfully request another review and analysis by staff addressing all the changes that have
been made prior to these applications moving forward.
THERE IS AN EXTREME NEED FOR TOTAL TRANSPARENCY AS IT IS THE CURRENT OWNER (SIMMS),
HAS 'SINGLE HANDEDLY" ALLOWED THE TURF PARADISE PROPERTY AND ARIZONA'S AGRICULTURAL
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES OF HORSE RACING AND BREEDING (APPROX $100mil ECONOMIC
IMPACT TO THE STATE OF ARIZONA) TO SIGNIFICANTLY DECLINE. THE CURRENT OWNER (SIMMS) HAS
SUCKED MOST OF THE LIFE OUT OF THE VEGETATION ON THE PROPERTY BY FAILING TO WATER THE
PLANTS AND DO NORNAL LANDSCAPING UPDATES AND HAS CONTINUALLY  (FOR 2 DECADES) FAILED
TO DO ANY UPDATES TO INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS (APPROXIMATELY 60
STRUCTURES).  IN ADDITION, THE CURRENT OWNER (SIMMS) HAS AND CURRENTLY CONTINUES TO
FAIL TO FULFILL HIS LEGAL OBLIGATION TO HOLD A RACE MEET (FROM THE FALL OF 2023 THROUGH
SPRING OF 2024) AS REQUIRED BY A 3 YEAR PERMIT GRANTED TO TURF PARADISE (SIMMS) BY THE
ARIZONA RACING COMMISSION AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AZ DEPARTMENT OF RACING, A
DIVISION OF THE AZ DEPARTMENT OF GAMING, WHICH DOES NOT EXPIRE UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2024.
There are are many moving parts when dealing with the application and the applicant (Simms) and the
requested rezoning of the Turf Paradise property. 
One such concern is the fact there are litigation(s) that involve the property in question that were initiated
in 2010 and involves a "land swap". (referencing Maricopa County Superior Court Case CV2010-022308
which has been Stayed pending the resolution of Maricopa County Superior Case #2016-000505 which I
believe is in the Court of Appeals). Because of the litigations, it is speculative to know if the property could
close on a purchase agreement pending the final adjudication of such cases. Because of this uncertainty,
I urge caution, as if the rezoning is allowed, and a sale is then tied up due to these outstanding litigations,
then the Turf Paradise property could potentially sit empty until such time the litigations are finally
adjudicated (as there is no end in sight). This attempted rezoning will replace the current status of
"Special Use Permit, Horse Racing".
According to a letter dated June 5th, 2023, sent by Attorneys, Beus Gilbert McGroder, this rezoning if
allowed "will become effective upon the ceasing of horse racing operations and the redevelopment of the
property or portions thereof"... It is now known that the ceasing of horse racing operations terminates on
December 31st, 2023. And if the smallest part of the property is redeveloped the whole property is
rezoned. I hope you understand the concern this raises, as this community watched the property on the
west side of !9th avenue (across from the Turf Paradise property) sit empty for near 2 decades as that
property was tied up in litigation.

There are many other concerns, too many to address at this time. I wish to remind you that many people
showed up to speak on these applications at the Deer Valley Village Committee Meeting last Thursday
evening Nov. 16th, 2023 and were turned away as the meeting had no quorum. That was through no fault
of the community members wishing their voices be heard. And in the spirit of the Arizona Open Meeting
Laws, I feel that these applications should follow the process as originally set, (requiring an updated
review and analysis by staff as it now relates to Jerry Simms, the new applicant) and being heard by the
Deer Valley Village Committee, then to the City of Phoenix Planning Commission, and then to the City of
Phoenix City Council. To follow this procedure, it would allow for the proper time for more information to
become available to those empowered to make the best decision for our community.
There is said to be another purchase contract concerning this property and very little due diligence has
been done and it seems skeptical that it will be able to make it to the finish line in the near future. A
project of this magnitude which will be disruptive to our community for years, needs a proper review and
analysis and as Jerry Simms states that this decision will have an impact on about 5000 jobs in our
community. He stated this at the Racing Commission Meeting on October 12th, 2023 and has it published
on the Turf Paradise website. (See attached)
 
Thank you for your attention to this matter as many in this community ask for more transparency and
simply just want to be heard on this matter. I look forward to you response.

From:
Stephen Nolan
To:
Matteo Moric; Debra Stark
Subject:
Turf Paradise Property rezoning cases.
Date:
Friday, October 20, 2023 12:58:05 PM
I want to give you a quick update. 
I have filed the following public records request with the planning and development department:
Public Records Request 
R005336-102023 [cityofphoenixaz.govqa.us]
I would greatly appreciate a copy of the new application filed for Zoning Case No. #Z-31-23-3. In addition,
there is an accompanying Application to Amend the General Plan, application #GPA-DV-1-23-3, also on file
with Planning and Development. Could I get an update (and copy) of the status is of application #GPA-DV-1-
23-3? Thank YOU for your attention to this matter!
Status : Waiting for Clarification
Mr. Moric, Could you help me understand the process to move forward, such as a new notice being sent out? Or is
this item automatically put on next months agenda and when is next months meeting(s) (as there is confusion to
the dates that are publicly posted on the corner of 19th Ave and Tierra Buena)? Or is this meeting rescheduled
prior to the next months agenda?
I wish to voice my concern as it is related to the August 3rd, 2023, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STAFF
ANALYSIS (REVISED) recommending the approval of application #GPA-DV-23-1-3, (and as it relates to
application #Z-31-23-3) as much has changed since the August 3rd, revision. 
It appears, that the original application(s) submitted by applicant James Watson of CT Investors, is not the same
application(s) that is trying to move forward now. For instance, referring to the June 5th, 2023 letter sent out
included a conceptual site plan showing data centers and the thought that the perimeter of the Turf Paradise
property would be more AESTHETICALLY pleasurable to our community. That plan is no longer in play and the
information disseminated prior to the August 3rd revised analysis is not the same information that currently exists
at the Turf Paradise property. The entire property is in total disarray and in deplorable condition. And if the
application(s) are reverting back to the current owner (SIMMS);
THEN THERE IS AN EXTREME NEED FOR TOTAL TRANSPARENCY AS IT IS THE CURRENT OWNER
(SIMMS), THAT HAS 'SINGLE HANDEDLY" ALLOWED THE TURF PARADISE PROPERTY AND ARIZONA'S
AGRICULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES OF HORSE RACING AND BREEDING (APPROX $100mil
AZ ECONOMIC IMPACT) TO SIGNIFICANTLY DECLINE. THE CURRENT OWNER (SIMMS) HAS SUCKED
MOST OF THE LIFE OUT OF THE VEGETATION ON THE PROPERTY BY FAILING TO WATER THE PLANTS
AND DO NORNAL LANDSCAPING UPDATES AND HAS CONTINUED (FOR 2 DECADES) FAILED TO DO ANY
UPDATES TO INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS (APPROXIMATELY 60
STRUCTURES).  IN ADDITION, THE CURRENT OWNER (SIMMS) HAS AND CURRENTLY CONTINUES TO
FAIL TO FULFILL HIS LEGAL OBLIGATION TO HOLD A RACE MEET (FROM THE FALL OF 2023 THROUGH
SPRING OF 2024) AS REQUIRED BY A 3 YEAR PERMIT GRANTED TO TURF PARADISE (SIMMS) BY THE
ARIZONA RACING COMMISSION AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AZ DEPARTMENT OF RACING, A
DIVISION OF THE AZ DEPARTMENT OF GAMING, WHICH DOES NOT EXPIRE UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2024.
I respectfully request another review and analysis addressing all the changes that have been made prior to these
applications moving forward. This request is to require the appropriate transparency expected, following the
guidelines of the "Open Meeting Laws".
 
Please forward this communication to the Deer Valley Village Planning Committee Members and City of
Phoenix Planning Commission Members and all other interested parties.
Sincerely,
Stephen H Nolan
1120 W. Le Marche Ave 
Phoenix Az, 85023

From:
Matteo Moric
To:
Stephen Nolan
Cc:
Sarah Stockham
Subject:
RE: Turf Paradise property cases
Date:
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 8:27:00 PM
Attachments:
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Hello Stephen,
 
Thank you for your input. I will forward your email to the Deer Valley Village Planning Committee.
 
For your information:
The applicant on a rezoning application can change. They just need to let the City of Phoenix
Planning and Development Department know the contact information for the new applicant
and sign an updated application form, which they have completed.
Approved zoning means the zoning was approved but not vested with a final site plan.
And I can not speculate on why the owners many years ago did not include the subject
approximate 28 acres into their earlier request.
 
Thank you,
 
 
Matteo Moric
Planner II* Village
City of Phoenix
Planning and Development Department
Long Range Planning Division
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
matteo.moric@phoenix.gov
(602) 261-8235
 
 
Mission: Planning, Development and Preservation for a Better Phoenix
 
 
From: Stephen Nolan <nolanhorseracing@yahoo.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 8:42 AM
To: Matteo Moric <matteo.moric@phoenix.gov>
Subject: Turf Paradise property cases
 
Please forward to Deer Valley Planning Committee Members and all appropriate.

I will update you concerning the two dates that have come and gone as to the reason these cases were
continued from the August 10th Planning Committee Meeting.
First, the due diligence deadline (of September 15th) passed and the rezoning applicant, James Watson
of CT Investors, has walked away from the project to purchase Turf Paradise. 
Secondly, the Arizona Racing Commission had a meeting on September 28th, at which time, current Turf
Paradise owner, Jerry Simms spoke (min 38:00-40:12), (715th Arizona Racing Commission Meeting
[youtube.com]) in support of the Racing Industry remaining at Turf Paradise and that is why he chose the
new prospective buyer.
 
[youtube.com]
715th Arizona Racing Commission Meeting
 
The above leads me to request further information as it pertains to item #4 scheduled on the agenda of
the Oct. 12th, Deer Valley Village Planning Committee Meeting.
Applications, GPA-DV-1-23-3, and Z-31-23 were submitted by James Watson of CT Investors, and paid
for by such on May 19th, 2023.
Now knowing (through numerous media sources and Mr. Simms statements) that Mr. James Watson of
CT Investors have walked away from this purchase project.
1) ARE THESE APPLICATIONS TRANSFERRABLE TO ANOTHER ENTITY?
 
In the June 28th, "Outreach Meeting", it was stated that the current zoning of the Turf Paradise property
was done in approximately 2002, and was "approved" as is, but was never "finalized" by the City of
Phoenix.
2) CAN I GET AN EXPLANATION TO THIS PROCESS OF "APPROVAL BUT NEVER FINALIZED"?
(Many things have changed to the immediate surrounding of the Turf Paradise property that were not
here in 2002, including Walmart and Sam's Club which have had a major impact to the traffic in our
community. If in fact that this technical matter is a concern, I would greatly appreciate it investigated and
a response if these cases move forward). 
Additionally, at that same "Outreach Meeting" a question remains unanswered? 
3) When this 2002 rezoning occurred to some of the Turf Paradise property, why was this particular 28
acre parcel left out of that rezoning at that time? (this is very peculiar as it is in the middle of the property
and a major part of the current land necessary for racing).
 
As I stated at the Aug 10th Planning Committee Meeting, there are many moving parts (that i believe
relevant to this process) when it comes to Turf Paradise and Owner Jerry Simms. Litigations that extend
over 13 years and one in particular that involves the State Department of Racing and the Arizona Racing
Commission that has made it to the State Supreme Court. 
 
I wish to submit the following two photos. The first is a visual of some of the the impact that Arizona
Racing (mostly at Turf Paradise) has on the entire Arizona community. Second picture is what Turf
Paradise (on it's website) states the need for the 5000 jobs it saves.
 
There is a regularly scheduled Racing Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday morning at 10:00am.

There is not an agenda out at this time. I will forward it accordingly including a link to join with a zoom call.
 
Thank You,
Stephen H. Nolan
1120 W. Le Marche Ave
Phoenix, Az 85023

From:
Matteo Moric
To:
Stephen Nolan
Cc:
gfreeman@mpbreality.net; debstarkaz@gmail.com
Subject:
GPA-DV-1-23-3 and Z-31-23-3 (Approximately 500 feet east of the northeast corner of 19th Avenue and Tierra
Buena Lane
Date:
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5:47:00 PM
Attachments:
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Good afternoon Mr. Nolan,
 
Thank you for your interest in these cases.
 
The Planning Commission agenda items you are speaking of related to the Turf Paradise site (GPA-
DV-1-23-3 and Z-31-23-3) are being continued.
 
On August 10, the Deer Valley Village Planning Committee made a recommendation of approval of
the General Plan Amendment, and recommended a continuance of the Rezoning Case to the
October VPC meeting. The VPC meeting is planned to be on October 12, 2023 at the Deer Valley
Community Center.
 
If you have any correspondence of support or opposition please feel free to forward those onto me.
 
 
Thank you,
 
 
Matteo Moric
Planner II* Village
City of Phoenix
Planning and Development Department
Long Range Planning Division
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
matteo.moric@phoenix.gov
(602) 261-8235
 
 
Mission: Planning, Development and Preservation for a Better Phoenix
 
 
From: Stephen Nolan <nolanhorseracing@yahoo.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:58 PM
To: Matteo Moric <matteo.moric@phoenix.gov>; gfreeman@mpbreality.net;
debstarkaz@gmail.com

Subject: Re: This is Greg Freeman from the Turf Paradise meeting last night
 
Good afternoon,
I want to thank you for being available to answer some questions as I am not familiar with the rezoning
process.
 
Concerning the agenda items #4 and #5 scheduled for the City of Phoenix Planning Commission Hearing
at 6:00 pm, September 7th, 2023.
 
I respectfully request clarification as I had left the August 10th, Deer Valley Village Planning Committee
meeting thinking that at least one if not both agenda items #4 &5 above were to be tabled until the
October meeting. The reason cited was to allow 2 important dates to occur in September. The Next
Racing Commission Meeting, now rescheduled for September 28th from a date of September 14th. And
the September due diligence deadline for the rezoning applicants, Mr. Watson to move forward with the
purchase of the property wishing to be rezoned. I feel there are numerous issues that remain
unanswered, and it is premature to move forward without gathering all possible information to be able to
make the best decision for the community.
Many factual and legal reasons can be provided in support of the continuation of these agenda items to
another date in order to allow for these meetings and deadlines to pass. A tremendous amount of
information will be gathered  from the results of due diligence deadline and Racing Commission meeting.
Therefore, I respectfully request that the agenda items #4 & #5 be tabled to another date.
Sincerely, 
 
Stephen H Nolan
1120 w Le Marche ave, Phoenix Az 85023
On Friday, July 7, 2023 at 10:03:10 AM MST, Greg Freeman <gfreeman@mpbrealty.net> wrote:
 
 
Thank you for the email, Stephen.
 
I just got back in town from a trip to see my wife’s family over the holiday, so pardon my delayed
response. I would love for us to meet so I can get some insight into the history of the property and hear a
bit more about things on the horse racing side.  We can meet together or with other interested parties that
you see fit to include.
 
In this next week, I have availability to meet in the evening between 6pm and 8pm on Monday, Tuesday
or Wednesday. Let me know if one of those days and or times work for you.
 
[mpbrealty.net]
Greg Freeman
PROPERTY MANAGER
gfreeman@mpbrealty.net | mpbrealty.net [mpbrealty.net]
O 602.280.1010 EXT 108     F 602.234.3880
1450 EAST INDIAN SCHOOL RD, SUITE 104 [MPBREALTY.NET]
PHOENIX, AZ 85014 [MPBREALTY.NET]

From: Stephen Nolan <nolanhorseracing@yahoo.com> 
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2023 7:09 AM
To: Greg Freeman <gfreeman@mpbrealty.net>; Debra Stark <debstarkaz@gmail.com>; Leroy
Gessmann <wlgessmann@gmail.com>; Berdette ATBA <atba@att.net>; Ivy Kushner <iv4k@aol.com>
Subject: Re: This is Greg Freeman from the Turf Paradise meeting last night
 
Thank You for your response. I am willing and available to meet with you at your convenience.
My concerns are for my neighborhood, where I have resided since the mid 1980's.
I wish to gather information concerning the past rezoning of the Turf Paradise property in order to
understand why the 28 acre parcel was not included in the previous rezoning as part of this acreage is in
the middle of the property.
In the past 23 years (the period when Jerry Simms has owned the property), I have witnessed the
deterioration of this property. Many attempts to request regulators to hold Jerry Simms accountable for it's
upkeep have fallen upon deaf ears. He was able to accomplish this through his manipulation of the
Racing Commission which is the focus of litigation, that currently exist.I will bring these attempts to your
attention when we meet.
In conclusion, it is my belief that this property needs to be restored to the condition in which it was when
he purchased the property, (approximately) 1999-2000. The damage that the presence of Jerry Simms
has brought to my community, our neighborhood, the Arizona Agricultural Entertainment Businesses of
Horse Racing and Breeding, and all of Arizona are extremely visible.He has been a terrible business
neighbor to all of Arizona.
Again, Thank You for your response, and I await your reply.
 
 
On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 12:20:15 PM MST, Greg Freeman <gfreeman@mpbrealty.net> wrote:
 
 
Stephen,
 
This is Greg Freeman, we met at the Turf Paradise meeting last night.
I apologize for not having a business card with me, but my contact information is attached. Let me know if
you have any questions or would like to set a time to meet.
 
Thank you!
 
[mpbrealty.net]
Greg Freeman
PROPERTY MANAGER
gfreeman@mpbrealty.net | mpbrealty.net [mpbrealty.net]
O 602.280.1010 EXT 108     F 602.234.3880
1450 EAST INDIAN SCHOOL RD, SUITE 104 [MPBREALTY.NET]
PHOENIX, AZ 85014 [MPBREALTY.NET]

March 6, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Phoenix Planning Commission
Phoenix Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 2nd Floor 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
racelle.escolar@phoenix.gov 
Re:
Z-31-23 
Dear Chairman Gaynor and Planning Commission Members:: 
This firm represents Bruin Corporation regarding its property at 1656 West Tierra Buena Lane, Phoenix, which is the 
largest parcel south and east of the property addressed in rezoning case Z-31-23.  The case is coming to the Planning 
Commission on March 7, 2024 without benefit of a Deer Valley Village Planning Committee recommendation. 
We have watched with interest as the case has progressed and communicated with the applicant’s counsel regarding 
Bruin’s concerns with the project.  We are pleased to say we worked with the applicant’s counsel and agreed to the 
enclosed proposed stipulations for the case.  We understand the applicant is also in agreement. 
Bruin seeks definitive mitigation of potential impacts from the overall commerce park project contemplated on the 
rezoning site and the bulk of the Turf Paradise property.  Without a development plan for Turf Paradise that is more 
than highly conceptual, Bruin believes the added protections included in the attached proposal are necessary for the 
rezoning parcel, which is contiguous to Bruin’s property. 
Thank you for your consideration. 
Very truly yours, 
 
WITHEY MORRIS BAUGH P.L.C. 
By 
 
Jason Barclay Morris 
Enclosure 
cc: 
pdd.planningcomm@phoenix.gov 
 
 
Paul Gilbert (pgilbert@gilbertblilie.com)

March 6, 2024
PHOENIX REZONING APPLICATION Z-31-23 – PROPOSED STIPULATIONS 
1. 
General conformance to the site plan date stamped _____________, 2024 as it applies to the 28 acre parcel 
that is the subject of Z-31-23. 
2. 
A minimum 20-foot landscaped setback shall be provided along perimeter lot lines not adjacent to a street.  
This standard shall not apply if the adjacent property is zoned C-1, C-2, C-3, A-1, A-2, Commerce Park. 
3. 
The 20-foot landscaped setback along perimeter lot lines, when required, shall include: 
a. Min. 2-inch caliper trees (50%) and min. 3-inch caliper trees (50%) planted 20-feet on center or in 
equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning & Development Department. 
b. Min. five (5) 5-gallon shrubs per tree. 
4. 
Outdoor storage shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from a residential zoning district. 
5. 
Parking lot area(s) shall be landscaped per the standards of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance §624.E.4.e, the C-
3/General Commercial Zoning District. 
6. 
The average noise level, measured at the property line, shall not exceed 55 dB (ldn) when measured on an 
“A weighted” sound level meter and according to the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency. 
7. 
Noise-generating equipment, e.g. but not limited to air chillers and generators, shall be located a minimum 
of 300 feet from a residential district or shall be shielded by a building or sound mitigation wall to achieve the 
required noise level. 
8. 
Parking lot and security lighting shall not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet including lamp, pole, and base 
within 200 feet of a residential district. (Slightly revised from S507 Tab A.II.A.8.3.) 
9. 
All on-site lighting shall be shielded to prevent direct visibility of the light source from adjacent property. 
10. 
Lighting shall be shielded with cut-off fixtures and deflectors to direct light downward and limit on-site lighting 
levels to a maximum of one (1) foot candle at the property line. 
11. 
Signage shall be subject to approval of a comprehensive sign plan per Phoenix Zoning Ordinance §705.F.2.

Boundary of 
Rezoning Case 
144' Setback Line - 
Required Minimum 
Setback for 56' Tall 
Building.
20' Setback Line - 
Required Minimum 
Landscape Setback along 
Perimeter 
(30' along Tierra Buena)

March 7, 2024 
 
 
PHOENIX REZONING APPLICATION Z-31-23 – PROPOSED STIPULATIONS 
1. 
General conformance to the site plan date stamped _____________, 2024 as it applies to the 28 acre parcel 
that is the subject of Z-31-23. 
2. 
A minimum 20-foot landscaped setback shall be provided along perimeter lot lines not adjacent to a street.  
This standard shall not apply if the adjacent property is zoned C-1, C-2, C-3, A-1, A-2, Commerce Park.  
Required landscape setbacks shall planted with minimum 2-inch caliper  (50%) and min. 3-inch caliper trees 
(50%) 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 & Development Department. 
3. 
Outdoor storage areas shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet from a residential zoning district. 
4. 
Parking lot area(s) shall be landscaped per the standards of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance §624.E.4.e, the C-
3/General Commercial Zoning District. 
5. 
Noise-generating equipment, e.g. but not limited to air chillers and generators, shall be located a minimum 
of 300 feet from a residential district or shall be shielded by a building or sound mitigation wall to achieve the 
required noise level. 
6. 
Parking lot and security lighting shall not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet including lamp, pole, and base 
within 200 feet of a residential district.  
7. 
All on-site lighting shall be shielded to prevent direct visibility of the light source from adjacent property. 
8. 
Lighting shall be shielded with cut-off fixtures and deflectors to direct light downward and limit on-site lighting 
levels to a maximum of one (1) foot candle at the property line. 
9. 
Signage shall be subject to approval of a comprehensive sign plan per Phoenix Zoning Ordinance §705.E.2.