Item 63 - Additional Information Memo.pdf

To:
Mario Paniagua
Deputy City Manager
Date:
November 24, 2020
From:
Alan Stephenson
Planning and Development Director
Subject:
ITEM  ON THE DECEMBER 2, 2020 FORMAL AGENDA – PUBLIC
HEARING / ORDINANCE ADOPTION OF Z-1-20-7 (G-) – SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF 107TH AVENUE AND SOUTHERN AVENUE 
Item , Rezoning Application Z-1-20-7, is a request to rezone 65.75 acres at the
southeast corner of 107th Avenue and SOUTHERN Avenue from S-1 (Ranch or Farm
Residence District) and RE-43 (One-Family Residence District) to R1-10 (Single-Family
Residence District) to allow a single-family residential subdivision. The request is a 
companion case to GPA-EST-1-20-7, a request to amend the General Plan Land Use 
Map from Residential 1 to 2 dwelling units per acre and Park/Open Space-Public to
Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre.
On October 20, 2020, the Estrella Village Planning Committee heard the request and 
recommended approval by a vote of 7-0. 
On November 5, 2020 the Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-1 
with a modification to Stipulation No. 1, approving a density of 279 residential lots, and a
modification to Stipulation No. 20, adding the words “and mining” to require disclosure to
purchasers regarding the existence and operational characteristics of agricultural and
mining uses in the area.
Based on further analysis of the site layout, the applicant has requested a modification to 
Stipulation No. 17 in order to accommodate varying lot depths and to provide flexibility to 
the trail layout along the south. This modification is shown in bold below.  
Staff is supportive of the requested change and recommends approval, per the revised 
stipulations below.
RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS:
1.
The development shall not exceed a density of 3.5 dwelling units per acre 279
RESIDENTIAL LOTS.
2.
All lots along the northern perimeter of the development shall not exceed one
story and 20 feet in height.
3.
All lots within 100 feet of the northern property line shall be a minimum of 65 feet
wide.
4.
There shall be a minimum of 20 percent common open space provided,
exclusive of required landscape setbacks, as approved by the Planning and
Development Department.

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5.
A minimum of two active open space areas of 800 square feet minimum each
shall be developed throughout the site and each shall include all of the following
amenities at a minimum, as approved by the Planning and Development
Department:
x
Tot lot;
x
Game court;
x
Picnic area that includes a shade ramada, bench and barbeque grill; and
x
One bench located in a shaded area.
6.
Subdivision walls shall be constructed to the following standards, as approved
by the Planning and Development Department.
a.
A six-foot high perimeter wall shall be constructed that includes material
and textural differences, such as stucco and/or split face block with a
decorative element, such as tile or stamped designs.
b.
Where view fencing is required, a combination of solid masonry wall not
exceeding 4 feet in height, and wrought iron view fencing or similar material
can be utilized.
7.
Landscape areas adjacent to Southern Avenue shall contain decorative ranch
rail fencing with accent columns under 3 feet in height, as approved by the
Planning and Development Department.
8.
A landscaped gateway entry feature shall be provided on the southeast corner
of 107th Avenue and Southern Avenue that includes an average 75 foot by 75
foot landscape entryway that connects to adjacent trail(s) and sidewalks, and
adheres to the landscape palette for gateway entry features in the Estrella
Village Arterial Street Landscaping Program. A minimum of two plant materials
to provide seasonal interest shall be planted in an enhanced landscape area a
minimum of 300 square feet in size. The gateway entry feature shall be in
general conformance with the Entry Detail and Plan Exhibit date stamped
September 18, 2020. The gateway entry feature shall utilize accents, colors and
materials consistent with the adjacent subdivision, as approved by the Planning
and Development Department.
9.
All sidewalks along 107th Avenue and Southern Avenue shall be detached with
a minimum five-foot-wide landscaped area located between the sidewalk and
the back of curb and planted to the following standards, as modified or waived
by the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and as
approved by the Planning and Development Department and MCDOT. Where
utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and
Development Department on alternative design solutions consistent with a
pedestrian environment.
a.
The plantings and landscape palette along arterial streets shall adhere to
the Estrella Village Arterial Street Landscaping Program.
10.
All interior sidewalks shall be detached with a minimum five-foot-wide
landscaped area located between the sidewalk and the back of curb, that
includes minimum 2-inch caliper size shade trees planted a minimum of 25 feet
on center or in equivalent groupings. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer
shall work with the Planning and Development Department on alternative design
solutions consistent with a pedestrian environment.

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11.
A minimum landscape setback of 30 feet shall be provided along Southern
Avenue and 15 feet along 107th Avenue.
12.
All required landscape setbacks shall include a minimum of 25 percent 1-inch
caliper, 50 percent 2-inch caliper and 25 percent 3-inch caliper single trunk trees
planted 20 feet on center, or in equivalent groupings, as approved by the
Planning and Development Department and developed to the following
standards. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the
Planning and Development Department on alternative design solutions
consistent with a pedestrian environment.
a.
Two rows of trees, a minimum of 2-inch caliper size, shall be planted along
Southern Avenue and shall be placed within close proximity to the bus stop
pad and public sidewalk, planted a minimum of 20 feet on center or in
equivalent groupings to provide the maximum shade possible;
b.
Minimum 2-inch caliper size trees shall be planted within close proximity to
public sidewalk along 107th Avenue, planted a minimum of 20 feet on
center or in equivalent groups to provide the maximum shade possible;
c.
Three-inch caliper trees shall be planted in a manner that screens the
development from adjacent existing homes to the maximum extent
possible;
d.
Trees shall be arranged to provide a minimum of 75 percent shade to trails
within landscape setbacks at maturity;
e.
Unless otherwise stated, the plantings and landscape palette along
perimeter streets shall adhere to the Estrella Village Arterial Street
Landscaping Program.
13.
Large canopy drought tolerant shade trees shall be provided in interior
landscape areas, open space areas and along trails and paths in order to
achieve a minimum 50 percent shade at maturity, 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.
14.
The developer shall provide a system of pedestrian thoroughfares developed to
the following standards via the most direct route, as approved by the Planning
and Development Department and MCDOT for elements in the right-of-way.
a.
Connections to/between the below identified locations using minimum 5-
foot wide paved paths:
x
Open space amenity areas, including those containing active
recreational amenities;
x
Closest sidewalk(s);
x
Pedestrian pathways and trails;
x
Bus stop pad.
b.
A minimum of one connection from the north perimeter to the south
perimeter, and east perimeter to the west perimeter of the development
using minimum 5-foot wide pathways. This connection shall avoid

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overlapping with internal sidewalks as much as possible.
c.
A minimum of three pedestrian paths a minimum 5-feet in width from the
southernmost trail to the closest public sidewalk to the north shall be
provided. These connections shall be distributed throughout the
development.
d.
Connection from the intersection of 107th Avenue and Southern Avenue to
the nearest sidewalks internally within the development. This connection
may overlap with a portion of a trail along Southern Avenue.
e.
Vehicular crossings shall be kept to a minimum.
15.
The developer shall dedicate a 30-foot wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE)
along the west side of the 103rd Avenue alignment and construct a 10-foot wide
multi-use trail (MUT) within the easement as indicated in Section 429 of the City
of Phoenix MAG Supplement and as required by the Parks Department Master
Trails Plan, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
16.
The developer shall dedicate a minimum 20-foot-wide multi-use trail easement
(MUTE), along the south side of Southern Avenue and construct a 10-foot wide
multi-use trail (MUT) within the easement as indicated in Section 429 of the City
of Phoenix MAG Supplement or as modified and approved by the Planning and
Development Department.
17.
The developer shall dedicate a 20 foot-wide multi-use trail easement (MUTE),
along the southern property line and a portion of the western property line south
of Nancy Lane. The width of the MUTE can be reduced where conflicts exist
with the location of lots or utilities, but shall at no point be less than 10 15 feet in
width. The developer shall construct a 10-foot wide multi-use TRAIL trial (MUT)
within the easement as indicated in Section 429 of the City of Phoenix MAG
Supplement or as modified by the Planning and Development Department. The
following standards shall also be included as approved by the Planning and
Development Department.
a.
A connection between the MUTE and MUT shall be provided to the
property along the southwest corner of the site, APN: 101-46-001S, as
approved by the Planning and Development Department.
b.
A minimum of two benches shall be located within proximity to the multi-
use trail along the south property line, located in a shaded area.
c.
Where access or utility conflicts exist for dedicating or constructing the
MUTE or MUT along the western property line south of Nancy Lane, an
additional pedestrian path shall be provided from the multi-use trail along
the south to the closest sidewalk to the north. In addition, if these conflicts
exist, a seating node containing a minimum of one bench in a shaded area
and way finding signage shall be located on the western most end of the
trail along the southern property line.
18.
The conceptual site plan shall be administratively approved by the Planning
Hearing Officer prior to preliminary site plan approval with specific regard to the
inclusion of the below elements. This review is for conceptual purposes only.
Specific development standards and requirements will be determined by the

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Planning and Development Department.
a.
Pedestrian paths connecting the northern perimeter to the southern
perimeter, and eastern perimeter to the western perimeter of the
development.
b.
A system of pedestrian connections to/between open space amenity areas,
closest sidewalks, and multi-use trail connections via the most direct route
to reduce pedestrian walking distances.
c.
A minimum of three pedestrian paths connecting the southernmost trail to
the closest sidewalk to the north, within the development.
d.
Distribution of open space areas and amenities throughout the
development, including the location of an amenity area that is centrally
located and another within proximity to the Salt River.
19.
The conceptual elevations shall be administratively approved by the Planning
Hearing Officer prior to preliminary site plan approval with specific regard to the
inclusion of the below elements. This review is for conceptual purposes only.
Specific development standards and requirements will be determined by the
Planning and Development Department.
a.
Variety of building elevations that contain features consistent with the
agrarian and rural character of the area, including but not limited to:
1)
Durable, permanent, and high-quality materials such as native stone,
burnt adobe, textured brick, wood (when shaded by overhangs or
deep recesses), slump block, ceramic tile (matte finish), stucco,
exposed aggregate concrete.
2)
Natural and subdued desert colors and tones.
3)
Trim and accent colors that complement the main building colors.
20.
Prior to final site plan approval, the property owner shall record documents that
disclose to purchasers of property within the development the existence and
operational characteristics of agricultural AND MINING uses. The form and
content of such documents shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney.
21.
There shall be dedication of right-of-way and construction of one bus bay along
eastbound Southern Avenue east of 107th Avenue. The bus bay and attached
bus stop pad shall be compliant with City of Phoenix Standard Details P1256
and P1261 with a minimum bus stop pad depth of 10 feet. The bus bay shall be
spaced from the intersection of Southern Avenue and 107th Avenue according
to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1258 as approved by MCDOT and the
Public Transit Department.
22.
107th Avenue is a Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)
controlled roadway classified as a minor arterial by MCDOT. Right-of-way shall
be dedicated consistent with MCDOT’s Major Streets and Routes Plan.