Extracted text (via pymupdf)
14174 characters
To: City of Phoenix Planning Commission Date: March 5, 2020 From: Samantha Keating Principal Planner Subject: ITEM NO. 2 (Z-51-19-4) – NORTHEAST CORNER OF 7TH STREET AND THOMAS ROAD This memo is to address a request by the applicant to add additional design guidelines to the Phoenix Country Club Residences PUD (Z-51-19-4). The memo also addresses a revised stipulation by the Street Transportation Department regarding driveway access to Thomas Road and an additional stipulation for an executed Proposition 207 waiver. The Encanto Village Planning Committee recommended denial of the request on February 3, 2020. Since the Village Planning Committee meeting, the applicant has done additional outreach regarding concerns raised over the proposed architectural design. The applicant has proposed modified design standards to address these concerns. The changes include representative architectural styles, brick and concrete masonry unit materials, and solar shading elements. These changes are reflected in Stipulation No. 1.R - 1.W. Stipulation No. 2 currently requires access off Thomas Road to be restricted to right in/right out movements. The Street Transportation Department has provided revised stipulation language to potentially allow alternative access movements pursuant to further engineering analysis, as approved by the Street Transportation Department. Stipulation No. 10 adds a requirement for an executed Proposition 207 waiver of claims form since the applicant has not yet submitted one. Staff recommends approval, subject to the revised stipulations below: 1. An updated Development Narrative for the Phoenix Country Club Residences PUD reflecting the changes approved through this request shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department within 30 days of City Council approval of this request. The updated Development Narrative shall be consistent with the Development Narrative date stamped January 28, 2020, as modified by the following stipulations: a. Front Cover: Revise the submittal date information on the bottom to add the following: City Council adopted: [Add adoption date]. b. Page 8, Development Standards Table, Minimum Building Setbacks: Modify verbiage for setback encroachments to read “Where ground level retail Attachment E Z-51-19-4 Backup Memo March 5, 2020 Page 2 of 7 uses are present, setbacks may be decreased up to 12 feet for outdoor seating, patio dining and outdoor commercial sales when utilizing patio, storefront, gallery, arcade or forecourt frontage types by securing a use permit.” c. Page 8, Development Standards Table, Minimum Landscape Setbacks: Add “Where ground level commercial uses are present, setbacks may be decreased up to 12 feet for outdoor seating, patio dining and outdoor retail sales when utilizing patio, storefront, gallery, arcade or forecourt frontage types by securing a use permit.” d. Page 9, Development Standards Table, Shade: Update provision to include minimum of 75 percent shade on both public sidewalks and pedestrian walkways. e. Page 9, Development Standards Table, Building Entrances: Add “A minimum of two building entrances shall be provided, one on 7th Street and one on Thomas Road” at the beginning of this subsection. f. Page 9, Development Standards Table, Building Entrances: Update code section reference for pedestrian residences to Section 1305.B.3.a. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. g. Page 9, Development Standards Table, Building Entrances: Update commercial frontage guidelines to read “In the event ground floor retail or commercial uses are proposed on either Thomas Road or 7th Street frontages, the length of the commercial frontage shall comply with the Patio, Storefront, Gallery, Arcade of Forecourt frontage type standards in Table 1305.1 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance except for encroachment dimensions and wall standards which shall be governed by the setback and wall/fence provisions contained within the PUD.” h. Page 9, Development Standards Table: Add a subsection for Streetscape Amenities as follows: Streetscape Amenities The streetscape landscape setback areas adjacent to 7th Street and Thomas Road shall provide at least one public art element and one seating area per street. i. Page 9, Development Standards Table: Add a subsection for Surface Parking Lot Standards as follows: Surface Parking Lot Any surface parking lot area shall be located beyond the landscape setback area. Surface parking Z-51-19-4 Backup Memo March 5, 2020 Page 3 of 7 areas, not behind a building, shall not exceed 25 percent of any street frontage. j. Page 9, Landscape: Remove reference to conformance with Section 701.D.4. k. Page 10, Landscape Standards Table, Surface Parking Lot: Update second paragraph to read “Shade coverage shall be a minimum of 25 percent coverage overall.” l. Page 10, Landscape Standards Table, Adjacent to Buildings: Update subsection to read “Landscape areas within 5 feet of the building along 7th Street and Thomas Road frontages shall be provided with foundation plantings containing 75 percent living vegetation ground cover.” m. Page 10, Fences/Walls, Parking Screening Wall: Update subsection to read “Vehicles shall be screened by a minimum 3-foot-tall visual screen for all parking areas visible from a public street. Any fencing in excess of 3 feet shall be open fencing up to a maximum of 6 feet in height.” n. Page 10, Fences/Walls, Perimeter Wall: Update subsection to read “Except for parking screen walls and/or commercial frontage standard requirements, no fences or walls shall be placed between the streets (7th Street, Thomas Road) and any building.” o. Page 11, Design Guidelines, 2nd paragraph: Update last sentence to read “The following list details the Project’s design features which will ensure the Project adds value to the surrounding residences, businesses, and individuals passing through the well-traveled intersection.” p. Pages 11 and 12, Design Guidelines: Reorder the general design guidelines section into the following categories and associated provisions: Streetscape and Site Access Rebuild and widen existing 7th Street and Thomas Road sidewalks to 6-foot width, detached from the curb, where not in conflict with underground or above ground utilities, along the limits of proposed development. Maintain all existing interior drives off Thomas Road and 7th Street that connect to PCC and private neighborhood streets. Landscape Z-51-19-4 Backup Memo March 5, 2020 Page 4 of 7 Create generous landscaping along Thomas Road and 7th Street with continuous double row of Live Oak, or similar species theme tree to shade both sides of the sidewalk. Alternate massings of low-water use, flowering shrubs and succulents along streets that create strong identify and visual interest. Integrate planters into the building’s parking structure for cascading plants down the face of the garage. Enhance hardscape, outdoor seating and any water feature and specimen planting along drop off and front door to the building. Maintain and enhance the existing palm-tree-lined drive between the PCC and the new residences. Maintain all landscaping by private association. Surface Parking Lot Design Implement new design for the PCC surface parking lot that includes better circulation, egress, and abundant evergreen shade trees. Install bio swales which help drain surface water into parking lot planter islands, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. Screen guest parking spaces for residences with dense vegetation and wall screening consistent with Fence/Wall Development Standards. Building Amenities Provide rooftop amenity deck on parking garage for building residents, with pool area, gardens and activity areas that look out over city and mountain views. Provide private dog park for resident use, taking responsibility off surrounding streets and existing residential. Any fencing or screen walls for the dog park shall follow the Fence/Wall development standards and accent adjacent building materials to appear as an integrated part of the larger building design. q. Page 12, Design Guidelines, Building Façade: Add the following guidelines to this section: Provide street-level parking garage building façade, landscape, and hardscape to create a safer, more pleasant and livelier streetscape for passing pedestrian traffic. The corner of the building at 7th Street and Thomas Road shall be designed with distinctive massing, angled or rounded building corners or additional building articulation that emphasizes the corner and promotes activity. This area can include project identity signage and/or public art. Z-51-19-4 Backup Memo March 5, 2020 Page 5 of 7 R. PAGE 11, DESIGN GUIDELINES: ADD THE FOLLOWING AS A SUBSECTION TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES: BUILDING ARCHITECTURE THE RESIDENTIAL TOWER AND PODIUM DESIGN SHALL UTILIZE A SINGLE, COHESIVE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE THAT IS CONTEXTUALLY APPROPRIATE FOR THE AREA IN FORM AND MATERIALITY. APPROPRIATE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES INCLUDE NEOCLASSICAL, MID-CENTURY MODERN, MODERN, ART DECO, AND SPANISH REVIVAL. REPRESENTATIVE IMAGERY OF ACCEPTABLE ARCHITECTURE IS DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT 7. INAPPROPRIATE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES INCLUDE CONTEMPORARY, HIGH-TECH, AND POSTMODERN AS DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT 8. S. PAGES 12 AND 13, DESIGN GUIDELINES: REMOVE IMAGES ON THESE PAGES. T. ADD THE “ACCEPTABLE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES REPRESENTATIVE IMAGERY” AND THE “UNACCEPTABLE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES REPRESENTATIVE IMAGERY” DATE STAMPED MARCH 5, 2020 AS EXHIBITS 7 AND 8. U. PAGE 12, DESIGN GUIDELINES, GLAZING: REVISE THE LAST BULLET POINT TO READ “SHADE ELEMENTS AND GLAZING SCREENING BEYOND FRITTING SHALL BE DONE UTILIZING METAL LOUVERS OR SHADE ELEMENTS. SHADE FOR GLAZING SCREENING BEYOND FRITTING SHALL BE DONE UTILIZING METAL LOUVERS OR PASSIVE SOLAR SHADING ELEMENTS.” V. PAGE 13, DESIGN GUIDELINES, BUILDING ENVELOPE CLADDING MATERIALS: REVISE BULLET POINT THREE TO READ “COLORS ON METAL PANELS SHALL BE INTEGRAL TO THE PANEL OR A FINISH THAT WILL RESIST WEATHERING AND/OR FADING. PAINTED FINISH NATURAL METALS MAY ALSO BE USED SIMILAR TO COPPER, ZINC, STAINLESS STEEL OR NATURAL ALUMINUM. THE USE OF HIGHLY REFLECTIVE METAL PANELS IS NOT ALLOWED.” W. PAGE 13, DESIGN GUIDELINES, BUILDING ENVELOPE CLADDING MATERIALS: ADD AN ADDITIONAL BULLET POINT THAT READS “BRICK/CMU – BRICK/CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS ARE ALLOWED.” Z-51-19-4 Backup Memo March 5, 2020 Page 6 of 7 2. The existing driveway to Thomas Road shall be reconstructed to a P-1243 standards driveway to restrict access to right-in/right-out movements only, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. AN ALTERNATIVE DRIVEWAY DESIGN OR ACCESS MOVEMENTS MAY BE PERMITTED SUBJECT TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. 3. The developer shall remove the gate at the existing driveway to Thomas Road or provide a turnaround consistent with the City of Phoenix’s Gate Access Control Policy, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 4. The developer shall remove any unused driveways, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 5. The developer shall construct all streets within and adjacent to the development 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. 6. The developer shall dedicate right-of-way and construct a bus bay (City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1256) and bus pad with a minimum depth of 14 feet (City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1261) along northbound 7th Street, north of Thomas Road. The bus stop pad and bay shall be placed from the intersection of 7th Street and Thomas Road according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1258, as approved by the Public Transit Department. 7. The property owner shall record a Notice to Prospective Purchasers of Proximity to Airport in order to disclose the existence, and operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to future owners or tenants of the property. The form and content of such documents shall be according to the templates and instructions provided which have been viewed and approved by the City Attorney. 8. The developer shall provide documentation to the City prior to construction permit approval that Form 7460-1 has been filed for the development and that the development received a “No Hazard Determination” from the FAA. If temporary equipment used during construction exceeds the height of the permanent structure a separate Form 7460-1 shall be submitted to the FAA and a “No Hazard Determination” obtained prior to the construction start date. 9. 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. Z-51-19-4 Backup Memo March 5, 2020 Page 7 of 7 10. PRIOR TO PRELIMINARY 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. Exhibit A: Acceptable and Unacceptable Architectural Styles Representative Imagery (Date Stamped March 5, 2020) 12 Acceptable Architectural Styles Representative Imagery 13 Unacceptable Architectural Styles Representative Imagery