Attachment G - Opposition - Z-14-20-2.pdf

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David O Simmons
From:
Larry Lazarus <llazarus@lslawaz.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:24 PM
To:
Ami Mikhail
Cc:
David O Simmons; 'tedakiba@cox.net'; ybakiba@gmail.com; Michelle Green
Subject:
RE: Case #2-14-20-2 concerns
Dear Ami, 
Thank you for your letter expressing your concerns related to this project.  We are at very early stages of the zoning 
process and we are meeting with stakeholders and neighbors to try to gain input before and even after the application is 
submitted.  We will be looking at such issues as height, privacy, glare, traffic and noise amelioration.  There will be 
several opportunities to have public input as we go through the process.  There will be at least one neighborhood 
meeting, two Village Planning Committee meetings, a Planning Commission hearing and a Phoenix City Council 
hearing.  Additionally, we would be happy to talk to you individually.  My office number is (602) 340‐0900.  You may 
contact me or my senior land planner, Michelle Green.   
I look forward to meeting you.  Stay healthy. 
Sincerely, 
Larry 
602-340-0900 
Larry S. Lazarus 
From: Ami Mikhail <amikhail19@gmail.com>  
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 6:23 PM 
To: Larry Lazarus <llazarus@lslawaz.com>; david.simmons@phoenix.gov 
Subject: Case #2‐14‐20‐2 conerns 
Dear David, 
   I am one of the residents in Desert Paradise Estates in Scottsdale with concerns over a project that is scheduled to be 
developed just outside of my quiet and safe neighborhood in the near future.  I am concerned and disappointed to know 
that the heights of the proposed buildings will exceed 70' which has historically been agreed upon not to do.  Since this 
new height is being proposed and considered, this will distort the neighborhood and set a precedent for further 
buildings to be built above this height in the future.  The proposed height of these buildings poses a major concern when 
being so close to homes lived in by families, such as myself.  Not only would our privacy be invaded upon, but I would 
imagine the glare from the windows would shine into our homes and that there will be an increase in the ground noise 
and foot/car traffic as a result of such a large building structure.  I for one, like many homeowners, would prefer not 
having increased traffic and noise in their neighborhood, especially for the safety of my young children.  Being from a 
large city with tall buildings is the reason I moved to Scottsdale where I could raise my family in a neighborhood setting 
without these buildings looking down upon the privacy of my backyard.   
   With all of this being said, I think that despite our current virtual world, we should have an in‐person community 
meeting so that all of the neighbors in the area can be aware, informed and have the chance to convey their thoughts on 
the matter on the rezoning of this case.  It has been previously conveyed to Mr. Lazarus and Mr. Akiba that the City 
honor this request as well.   
Attachment G

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  I appreciate your time and opportunity to leave my comments on this PUD application in the early stages of the 
case.  I  hope that we can come to an agreement in the near future regarding my concerns on this project and how it will 
impact me and my family and our safety.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me should you have any questions.   
 
Sincerely,  
 
Ami

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David O Simmons
From:
Christina Noyes <cnbemail@gmail.com>
Sent:
Friday, October 23, 2020 9:14 AM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Kierland Sky Rezoning case on Kierland Bld.
Follow Up Flag:
Follow up
Flag Status:
Flagged
I am in the neighborhood of this area, directly south.  I am against the zoning change in terms of density and height.   
 
The building on Maryland at 88 feet is way too tall as is the other building at 84 feet. Both will provide too much office 
space and increase traffic, sewage, and change the character of the area.   
 
I find the 56 ft an acceptable accommodation for the use of the space and would support a one story increase from that 
for the building now at 84 and 88 feet. There needs to be a stair step down towards the community.   
 
I am extremely skeptical of the "perspective view" contained in the application but my opposition is not based on any 
view issues. 
 
The sewer connections were just revised and increased for the new hotel at the Westin.  The additional people will lead 
to further changes and disruption.  
 
Finally, we bought our house in reliance upon the zoning and the density. The continual zoning changes south of 
Greenway are changing the character of the site from residential/office to urban.   
 
Christina Noyes  
Brian Flaherty  
14238 N 70th Place  
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 
cnbemail@gmail.com

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David O Simmons
From:
Debra Furlong <debra_furlong@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Friday, October 23, 2020 9:33 PM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Rezoning near Kierland & Marilyn roads
PLEASE no more high rises buildings!! 
 
PLEASE help us to keep our neighborhoods as neighborhoods. 
 
We do NOT want or need foreign investors to continue to ruin our quality of life for the sake of the almighty dollar. 
 
FFS, STOP THIS!!! 
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David O Simmons
From:
Mike DeMoss <mdemoss7@cox.net>
Sent:
Friday, October 23, 2020 8:49 PM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Rezoning Kierland and Marilyn Rooads
This involves case Z-14-20-2 
 
We currently live on the corner of 68th St and Acoma and are against rezoning this property to 88’ as it is already 
approved at 80’ 
We are concerned that it will block sun/light/air and overshadow nearby buildings while reflecting heat into the 
surrounding area. 
Thank you for your consideraration, 
Mike and Karen DeMoss 
homeowners

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David O Simmons
From:
kgstutzman@gmail.com
Sent:
Friday, October 23, 2020 10:41 PM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
RE: More high rise buildings in North Phx/Scottsdale
Dear Mr. Simmons, 
    I’m writing to object to any further approval or increase of these high rise buildings in the North Phoenix and 
Scottsdale areas.  I am a fourth generation Arizonan, I purchased my home in this area in 1999 and since that time I have 
witnessed a continuing decline in the neighborhood.  We are seeing an over population and abundance of high rise 
apartment-home building along and around Scottsdale road.  We’re starting to look like all the other over-urbanized big 
cities like New York, LA, Chicago. This is NOT what Arizona is about, we are about open spaces and open views.  These 
buildings take away from the scenic beauty of the area.  If people want to live on top of each let them go to LA, NY or 
Chicago!! 
 
  My water pressure is so much worse than before these buildings were built.  Crime is up in the area, traffic and 
pollution from the traffic is so much worse.  These buildings are heat islands, did anyone consider this?  How about the 
terrible glare off of all the glass on the majority of these buildings?  People said that all this building will benefit the area, 
well it hasn’t, it’s cheapened the area.  How many high rise buildings do we really need on Scottsdale road, I mean it’s 
ridiculous.  If I had wanted to live near a sprawling, urban, downtown type area, I would’ve moved to central Phoenix.  I 
didn’t think by moving to this upscale North Phoenix/Scottsdale neighborhood that I would have to worry about this 
happening here.  The city council by approving all these buildings and high rises is helping to ruin these neighborhoods 
close by. 
 
I sincerely hope the city counsel and the city planners will do a better job at limiting the sheer numbers, sizes and 
heights of these buildings, they are an eyesore to our area.  This is NOT Arizona. 
 
Thank you, 
 
Kerry and Gary Stutzman

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David O Simmons
From:
David Frei <scdlfreis@outlook.com>
Sent:
Saturday, October 24, 2020 9:52 AM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Rezoning
 
Have you ever considered what we will do for water if all of these high rise condos are allowed to continue to be 
erected? 
I for one am very concerned about our water supply being depleted if these multi-unit buildings are permitted to keep 
going up. 
Every unit has two or three bathrooms—each probably flushed three to six times per day. 
In 1970, the population of Phoenix was 405,000 & we had water restrictions then. 
It is now over 4,000,000---what will we do for water? 
PLEASE put a stop to these High Rise units!!!! 
David Frei 
scdlfreis@gmail.com 
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David O Simmons
From:
Dorothy & Fred's IPad <bestfriend2@cox.net>
Sent:
Saturday, October 24, 2020 10:18 AM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Reasoning
Mr. Simmons, 
 
I OPPOSE further rezoning, specifically at this time case # z-14-20-2 
 
Dorothy Milici 
kindness, gratitude, courage!

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David O Simmons
From:
Robert Miller <robert.bryan.miller@gmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, October 24, 2020 9:51 AM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Rezoning
I have lived in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area my entire life of 60 years. I am appalled at the rezoning that has occurred 
during this time, adversely affecting the quality of life in our communities. I am writing you this time with reference to 
the rezoning being considered at Kierland and Marilyn. I implore you to reject ANY further rezoning in this area and 
particularly increasing of building height levels. Buildings in this area are already taller than should be permitted. Citizens 
in our surrounding communities do not want to see our quality of life continually eroded to benefit aggressive 
developers and we are paying attention to how you decide this issue. Please stop further rezoning. 
 
Sent from my iPhone

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David O Simmons
From:
Jennifer Stern <jenniferstern9@hotmail.com>
Sent:
Saturday, October 24, 2020 1:50 PM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
case z-14-20-2
Hi Mr Simmons, 
The Phoenix Paradise Village Planning Committee is having a meeting on November 2 at 6:00 pm regarding the rezoning of land Near 
Kierland and Marilyn Roads.  it is case Z-14-20-2.  There will be a possible vote on acceptance of a plan allowing buildings up to 88' 
high on this property.  
I think this is an unwarranted rezoning and would like to dispute this.  
Thank you for your consideration 
Jen Stern 
 
 
Sent from my iPhone

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David O Simmons
From:
Margaret Wilson <margwils@cox.net>
Sent:
Sunday, October 25, 2020 9:52 AM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
2-14-20-2 Re-zoning
This is a request to please vote AGAINST  the 2 – 14- 20 -2 rezoning request for the property at 
Kierland and Marilyn. There are already far too many high rise apartments in that area, and the 
additional strain on the community for the utilities and with congestion is unacceptable. 
A definite “NO” is mandatory. 
Thank you  
Margaret Wilson 
 
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David O Simmons
From:
Karen Botten <browneyesaz@cox.net>
Sent:
Monday, October 26, 2020 11:10 AM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Rezoning  Z-14-20-2
Dear Mr. Simmons, 
 
Please vote against the rezoning of Z-14-20-2 along with any developer asking for rezoning in City of Scottsdale. Many 
developers are funded by debt from foreign nation- - China, etc. 
Please keep the height no higher than what’s approved for now.  
 
We don’t want to lose the beauty of our city and become another California.  It’s in your hands so hoping you maintain 
the height as is.  I’ve lived here since 1986 and have already seen how the height has grown.  Please stop it! 
 
Thanking you in advance for your attention to this Matter.  
 
Karen Botten 
 
 
 
 
 
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David O Simmons
From:
Steven Perlmutter <steveperl@cox.net>
Sent:
Monday, October 26, 2020 5:17 PM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Case Z-14-20-2
Dear Mr. Simmons, 
 
I am writing to express my opposition to the Case Z-14-20-2 rezoning plan.  The rezoning is 
both unwarranted and deleterious. 
 
Present zoning allows building up to 80 feet, which is more than adequate for this or any other 
structure.  Going beyond this height will just encourage builders and planners to keep pushing 
the limits.  Not that this property is not on Scottsdale Road; it is a few blocks from my home, 
and I use Kierland Boulevard five or six days a week.  The traffic will be impossible, and there 
are no practical solutions.  A few speed bumps are not going to do it. 
 
This oversize building will overshadow nearby buildings, blocking light, air circulation, and morning 
sun.  Notwithstanding the planned landscaping, these giant buildings will still create a huge heat sink, 
just the opposite of what we need as we face the existentialist threat of climate change. 
 
Are these buildings going to benefit Arizonans?  I do not think so.  This should not be part of the plan 
for our area.  
 
Thank you for your time. 
 
Yours sincerely,  
 
Steven B. Perlmutter, M.D.

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David O Simmons
From:
Christine Blunt <cab2046@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:38 PM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
rezoning
Please do NOT allow the 88 foot height on  a new building near Kierland.  There is already an 80 foot height 
allowed.  The develop goes NOT need another 8 feet. 
 
Christine Blunt 
6721 E Redfield Rd

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David O Simmons
From:
Diane Janovsky <dj4fff@gmail.com>
Sent:
Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:51 PM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Resident Input on Rezoning Case Z-14-20-2
Dear Mr. Simmons, 
I am unable to attend the Phoenix Paradise Village Planning Committee meeting on 11/2 so I wanted to express my 
opinion to you in advance regarding the request to rezone and allow an 88 foot building at the corner of Kierland Blvd 
and Marilyn Rd.  
 
I am adamantly opposed to allowing this change for the same reason that I also actively opposed the request by DMB 
Partners to rezone the La Maison property on Scottsdale Rd and north of Kierland Blvd in 2018. 
 
The Kierland area is a high-value gem and we need to stay vigilant to keep it this way. The current zoning provides 
reasonable limits on height and there is no reason other than greed to allow for changes. Those of us who live in this 
area do not want it transformed into a mini-downtown Phoenix. Once an exception is made, it will open the door to 
more and more exceptions.  
 
I have lived in this neighborhood since 1990, before Greenway even extended to Scottsdale Road. The development of 
Kierland has been successful because it has largely remained true to its original vision. We need to maintain the 
character of this community and continue with the existing limits on the height of buildings.   
 
To echo the call to action from two years ago, I say "No High Rise in Our Skies". 
 
Thank you, 
 
Diane Janovsky 
16449 N. 59th Place 
Scottsdale, AZ  85254 
602-708-2063

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David O Simmons
From:
KEN PEREZ <mkperez@cox.net>
Sent:
Friday, October 30, 2020 9:24 AM
To:
David O Simmons
Subject:
Rezoning of property at Kierland and Marilyn roads
Dear Sir 
I would like to view my concerns with the proposal to rezone this area to a greater density area and endanger the 
residential footprint of this area.  As I am sure you are aware there has been an aggressive move to erect many large 
structures in this area.We have purchased our homes many years ago because this was the type of environment we 
chose to live in 
The change in this zoning will change the makeup of the area with the addition of excessive tall structures, but addition 
to this undesirable change, this will undoubtedly create a traffic issue for  the current residential homes. 
There already is a unsafe traffic situation on Acoma Dr, as the current office personnel use it as a cut through to avoid 
the established use of the road that leads directly to the light at Greenway. A great majority of these totally disregard 
the posted speed limit and are unimpeded by the single speed hump that is made ineffective due to the fact that that 
hump has a low area in the middle, and they realized that if they straddle this they don't have to slow down.  This road is 
only a couple blocks from an grade school and is used by many people for biking, walking, dog walking and just other 
forms of exercise. Adding more traffic flow will only compound this already concerning issue. Please take these concerns 
under advisement.  Thank you

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David O Simmons
From:
Joseph Griffith <joegriffith@cox.net>
Sent:
Monday, November 2, 2020 9:35 AM
To:
David O Simmons
Cc:
MichelleἮ💯💞💎🍾🎂🦀👸Griffith
Subject:
Z-14-20-2 - Kierland Blvd/Marilyn
David, 
 
In reference to the above rezoning request.  We live in the nearby neighborhood of Kierland and are very concerned 
about the increased traffic that will result from this project.  Please advise the Planning Committee that we are against 
this request and would like them to vote NO. 
 
Thank You, 
 
Joe and Michelle Griffith 
6510 E Spring Rd 
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 
 
602-820-7751

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David O Simmons
From:
Jim Combs <jcsolar1982@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 1:42 PM
To:
David O Simmons; Nayna Patel
Subject:
Re: Would like to speak
David, 
 
I was very disappointed with the meeting last night on the issue of the building on Kierland/Marilyn (Z-14-20-2) . 
 
To begin with it took over two hours to get to our item which was way too long considering the Honor Health item was 
only in the preliminary stage.   
 
I was also struck by the seeming chummy relationship with you as a staff member, members of the comittee, and Wayne 
of the Kierland Alliance to Mr. Lazarus.  He does seem like a nice man but he is representing owners that stand to make 
a huge profit on this development and we of the Kierland residential neighborhood risk losing home values and quality 
of life.  It seemed to me that Wayne, who does not live in our neighborhood, was able to be the deciding factor in having 
the committee pass this judgement without regard to my neighborhood.  I really resent his influence in a matter that 
doesn't directly affect him and that he was not even listed on the list of speakers.  (Was it a last minute inclusion to 
support the passage?) 
 
Although Mr Lazarus claimed he contacted some extraordinary number of HOA's it seems impossible that none 
responded.  I'm not accusing him of lying but I do think that the correspondence he may have had with the HOA's might 
have been such that they weren't even aware of what was being sent to them; like junk mail.  Why not have return 
receipt mail to prove someone looked at it or why not send mailings directly to the residents in the area?  
 
What was particularly striking to me was that the points that Dr. Rockawitz and other speakers  brought up about the 
Honor Emergency building were so similar to the concerns of our neighborhood especially as it pertained to traffic.  If 
you ever have time or interest take a drive down Acoma and 66th Street to Kierland Blvd. and notice the bicycle paths 
with children, the joggers, walkers in the morning and afternoon.  It is like a park with the golf course on the one side 
and the homes on the other side.  Then imagine triple the car traffic and people trying to park in the street in the 
neighborhood because there is not enough parking space as required.   
 
The committee members expressed that the existing building was 20 years old as if that it was ready to fall down.  They 
also thought that it was a good opportunity to add revenue with new business, which I am not sure is of their concern, 
but none commented on the impact to the neighborhood for both quality of life and property values.  Nor did they 
comment on pedestrian safety.  I sincerely got the feeling that the die was cast before the meeting and it was not 
properly considered. 
 
David, could you please send me a copy of the minutes of the meeting as soon as you can.  Also, could you pass along 
these comments to the committee and to the participants of the meeting on Thursday.  I truly think that this decision 
should be delayed until there is further consideration by those affected. 
 
Respectfully, 
Jim Combs 6409 E Gelding 
 
On Mon, Nov 2, 2020 at 1:59 PM David O Simmons <david.simmons@phoenix.gov> wrote: 
Jim,

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I have added your name to the list of registered speakers. Please register as an attendee through the link found on the 
attached agenda.  
  
David Simmons, MA 
Planner II* Village Planner 
200 West Washington Street 
3rd Floor 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
602-262-4072 
david.simmons@phoenix.gov 
 
  
From: Jim Combs <jcsolar1982@gmail.com>  
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 1:26 PM 
To: David O Simmons <david.simmons@phoenix.gov>; Nayna Patel <naynap1957@gmail.com> 
Subject: Re: Would like to speak 
  
David, 
  
The Item number you mentioned is Z-14-20-2 regarding the zoning change for the property at Kierland and Marilyn.  I 
would like to speak against it being on the edge of our residential community.   
  
Thanks for your help. 
  
Respectfully,

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Jim Combs 
  
On Mon, Nov 2, 2020 at 11:28 AM David O Simmons <david.simmons@phoenix.gov> wrote: 
The agenda it attached for your review. The attendee link is on the agenda. If you wish to speak, identify the agenda 
item number and email me a request.  
  
David Simmons, MA 
Planner II* Village Planner 
200 West Washington Street 
3rd Floor 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
602-262-4072 
david.simmons@phoenix.gov 
 
  
From: Nayna Patel <naynap1957@gmail.com>  
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 7:25 AM 
To: David O Simmons <david.simmons@phoenix.gov>; Jim Combs <jcsolar1982@gmail.com>; Nayna Patel 
<naynap1957@gmail.com> 
Subject: Re: Would like to speak 
  
David - please send us the link to the meeting.  There is no 'clickable link' in the email or the 
pdf. 
  
Thanks.

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On Sat, Oct 31, 2020 at 10:58 AM Nayna Patel <naynap1957@gmail.com> wrote: 
Hello David, 
  
I would like to speak at this committee Meeting. 
  
Thanks, 
Jim Combs 
  
  
 
 
  
--  
Nayna