Attachment A - Staff Report - Z-36-A-19-6.pdf

Staff Report Z-36-A-19-6 
(44 Camelback PUD Amendment A) 
September 28, 2020 
General Plan Conformity 
General Plan Land Use Map 
Designation 
Commercial and Residential 2 to 3.5 dwelling 
units per acre 
Street Map 
Classification 
44th Street 
Major Arterial 
50-foot west half street 
Camelback Road 
Arterial 
40 to 55-foot north half street 
Medlock Drive 
Local 
25-foot east half street 
CONNECT PEOPLE AND PLACES CORE VALUE; OPPORTUNITY SITES; LAND USE 
PRINCIPLE: Support reasonable levels of increased intensity, respectful of local 
conditions and surrounding neighborhoods. 
The PUD amendment proposes to add 75 multifamily residential units within Land Use 
Area E, which will support the growth of the city’s housing stock while still being respectful 
of the surrounding neighborhood due to the centralized location of these units on the site. 
Further, the amendment includes additional design provisions for the south elevations of 
buildings facing Camelback Road within Land Use Area H, which will ensure that new 
development is compatible with and enhances the streetscape. 
Camelback East Village Planning 
Committee Meeting Date 
October 6, 2020 
Planning Commission Hearing Date November 5, 2020 
Proposed Use 
Planned Unit Development to allow commercial, 
multifamily and single-family residential 
development 
Location 
Northwest corner of 44th Street and Camelback 
Road 
Acreage 
17.72 acres 
Owner 
Camel Square, LLC and Sun Legacy Property 
Applicant/Representative 
Ed Bull, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. 
Staff Recommendation 
Approval, subject to stipulations 
Attachment A

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STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL ECONOMY CORE VALUE; EMPLOYERS (JOB 
CREATION); LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Support General Plan Land Use Map and 
zoning changes that will facilitate the location of employment generating uses in 
each of the designated employment centers 
 
The subject site is located within an identified Employment Corridor with nearby access to 
an executive and professional workforce. The proposal will generate jobs, subject to the 
development of new office buildings. The additional multifamily residential that this 
amendment proposes will provide housing for this workforce and provide an opportunity 
for employees to live, work, and play in this area. 
CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS CORE VALUE; 
DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS; LAND USE PRINCIPLE: Communities should consist 
of a mix of land uses to provide housing, shopping, dining and recreational options 
for residents. 
 
The proposed PUD amendment will add multifamily residential uses to the project, which 
will diversify the list of permitted uses on the site and add to the housing stock in the 
Camelback East Village, thus also addressing a city-side housing shortage. 
 
Area Plans, Overlay Districts, and Initiatives 
Camelback Corridor Major Employment Center – See Background Item No. 4. 
 
44th Street Corridor Specific Plan – See Background Item No. 7. 
 
Tree and Shade Master Plan – See Background Item No. 8. 
 
Complete Streets Guiding Principles – See Background Item No. 9. 
 
Reimagine Phoenix – See Background Item No. 10. 
 
Housing Phoenix Plan – See Background Item No. 11.

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Background/Issues/Analysis 
 
SUBJECT SITE 
1. 
The 44 Camelback PUD was 
approved by the Phoenix City 
Council on November 20, 
2019 for an approximately 
17.72-acre mixed-use 
development located on the 
northwest corner of 44th 
Street and Camelback Road. 
This request is to amend the 
approved PUD to allow 
multifamily residential uses in 
an additional portion of the 
development, increase the 
permitted density for a portion 
of the development, and to 
include conceptual elevations 
for the south side of the 
development within Land Use 
Area H. 
 2. 
The General Plan Land 
Use Map designation for 
the majority of the 
subject site is 
Commercial and a small 
portion in the southwest 
corner of the site is 
designated as 
Residential 2 to 3.5 
dwelling units per acre. 
The area within which 
the proposed multifamily 
residential uses will be 
permitted falls entirely 
within the Commercial 
designation and is 
consistent with this 
designation. 
  
 
 
 
Source: City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department 
Source: City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department

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CAMELBACK CORRIDOR MAJOR EMPLOYMENT CENTER 
3. 
The subject site falls 
within the boundaries 
of the Camelback 
Corridor Employment 
Center identified by 
City of Phoenix. The 
Camelback Biltmore 
profile provided by the 
Community and 
Economic 
Development 
Department states that 
the Biltmore area 
hosts a dynamic mix 
of premier office, high-
end retail and hotel 
developments that 
serve as the focal 
point for business and entertainment activity. In addition, the area has access to a 
large executive and professional workforce. The proposal for a mixed-use 
development, which includes a hotel and Class A office space will support and add 
to the nearby professional workforce. The additional multifamily residential that this 
amendment proposes will provide housing for this workforce and provide an 
opportunity for employees to live, work, and play in this area. 
 
 
4. 
The proposed PUD 
amendment is limited to 
Land Use Areas D, E and H, 
which are approximately 1 
and 2.7 acres in size, 
respectively, and are located 
in the center and the 
southeast corner of the 
overall development.  
 
 
 
Overall Proposed Land Use Area (LUA) Site Plan 
Source: SmithGroup 
Source: City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department

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PROPOSAL 
5.
The proposal was developed utilizing the PUD zoning designation.  The Planned 
Unit Development (PUD) is intended to create a built environment that is superior to 
that produced by conventional zoning districts and design guidelines. Using a 
collaborative and comprehensive approach, an applicant authors and proposes 
standards and guidelines that are tailored to the context of a site on a case by case 
basis. Where the PUD Development Narrative is silent on a requirement, the 
applicable Zoning Ordinance provisions will be applied.
6.
Below is a summary of the proposed amended standards for the subject site as 
described in the attached PUD Development Narrative date stamped September 
25, 2020.  The majority of the development standards from the original PUD will 
remain, with additional provisions to account for the proposed multifamily residential 
uses.
a. Permitted Land Uses
The PUD limits the permitted land uses within specified Land Use Areas (LUAs). 
The identified uses permitted within each LUA are identified in the land use matrix. 
This request proposes the addition of multifamily residential uses within LUA E, 
which are limited to a maximum of 75 dwelling units. The proposed amendment 
also includes a note that occupancy of multifamily residential units may not be short 
term and must be a minimum of 6 months. This was added in response to 
community input and cannot be legally enforced by the City of Phoenix.
b. Development Standards
Building Height
The PUD proposes maximum building heights within each LUA. This amendment 
proposes additional restrictions to the building height in LUA E from 56 feet 
maximum to the following:
LUA E: 56 feet maximum; use of the rooftop is prohibited and is limited to 
mechanical equipment, elevator bulkheads, service stairs and the like as provided 
in Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Section 701.B. Unless prohibited by the building 
code, rooftop mechanical screening shall be a maximum of four feet above 
maximum building height and shall be setback a minimum of four feet from the 
perimeter of the building roof. The proposed provision for an additional four feet in 
height for mechanical equipment is consistent with the standards in the Phoenix 
Zoning Ordinance.
Additionally, amenities for the multifamily units in LUA E are permitted to encroach 
into the adjacent LUA D for no more than 25,000 square feet. Balconies of the 
multifamily units may project into LUA D for a maximum of six feet.

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Density 
This PUD amendment proposes 75 dwelling units within LUA E, where previously 
none were permitted. The approved PUD also permits 20 multifamily dwelling units 
within LUA F, which must be integrated with the hotel use. 
Amenities 
The proposed amendment includes examples of amenities that shall be provided 
for any multifamily development within the PUD, including indoor/outdoor resident 
lounge space, fitness center, yoga lawn, among others. These amenities shall be a 
minimum of 10,000 square feet and a maximum of 25,000 square feet or both 
indoor and outdoor spaces, provided in both LUA D and E. 
Parking 
The PUD amendment will conform with existing Zoning Ordinance parking 
standards of Section 702 for multifamily residential uses, except that additional 
guest parking spaces will not be required.  
c. Design Guidelines
The proposed PUD amendment includes additional design standards for the south
elevations of Building H, within LUA H. This elevation shall be in general
conformance to the exhibit, “Building H Character Perspective/Rendering,” and
shall incorporate a minimum of the following features: minimum two feet of
horizontal and/or vertical architectural articulation, and a blend of architecturally
appropriate building materials such as glass, metal, stone, brick, or composite.
AREA PLANS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS, AND INITIATIVES 
7.
44th Street Corridor Specific Plan
The property is located within the boundaries of the 44th Street Corridor Specific
Plan which was adopted in 1991. The Specific Plan is a non-regulatory policy
document for approximately one quarter mile on each side of the 44th Street
corridor extending from just north of Camelback Road, south to the Phoenix Sky
Harbor Airport. The plan is vague about recommended future land uses for the
corridor, stating, “In general, the land uses reflect existing conditions and previously
approved development projects.” The plan designates this site as Office. The PUD,
in turn, offers a mixed-use development that includes office uses. The addition of
multifamily residential uses will not impact the possibility of office development on
this site.
8.
Tree and Shade Master Plan
The Tree and Shade Master Plan has a goal of treating the urban forest as
infrastructure to ensure that trees are an integral part of the city’s planning and
development process. The PUD includes enhanced landscape planting standards
along 44th Street and Camelback Road. Trees help to reduce the urban heat island
effect and will provide thermal comfort for residents and guests.

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9.
Complete Streets Guiding Principles
In 2014, the Phoenix City Council adopted the Complete Streets Guiding Principles.
The principles are intended to promote improvements that provide an accessible,
safe, connected transportation system to include all modes, such as bicycles,
pedestrians, transit, and vehicles. The PUD includes enhanced landscape planting
standards along both street frontages and minimum 75 percent shade along public
sidewalks.
10.
Reimagine Phoenix
As part of the Reimagine Phoenix Initiative, the City of Phoenix is committed to
increasing the waste diversion rate to 40 percent by 2020 and to better manage
its solid waste resources. Section 716 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance
establishes standards to encourage the provision of recycling containers for
multifamily, commercial and mixed-use developments meeting certain criteria.
The PUD includes provisions to provide recycling services on site.
11.
Housing Phoenix Plan
In June 2020, the Phoenix City Council approved the Housing Phoenix Plan. This
Plan contains policy initiatives for the development and preservation of housing
with a vision of creating a stronger and more vibrant Phoenix through increased
housing options for residents at all income levels and family sizes. Phoenix’s rapid
population growth and housing underproduction has led to a need for over 163,000
new housing units. Current shortages of housing supply relative to demand are a
primary reason why housing costs are increasing. The proposed amendment to the
PUD supports the Plan’s goal of preserving or creating 50,000 housing units by
2030 by contributing to a variety housing types that will address the supply
shortage at a more rapid pace while using vacant land in a more sustainable
fashion by providing opportunities for high density residential development.
COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY 
12.
At the time this staff report was written, staff has not received any letters regarding
the proposed amendment to the PUD.
MISCELLANEOUS 
13.
The site has not been identified as being archaeologically sensitive. However, in
the event archaeological materials are encountered during construction, all ground
disturbing activities must cease within 33-feet of the discovery and the City of
Phoenix Archaeology Office must be notified immediately and allowed time to
properly assess the materials. This is addressed in Stipulation No. 8.
14.
Development and use of the site is subject to all applicable codes and ordinances.
Zoning approval does not negate other ordinance requirements. Other formal
actions such as, but not limited to, zoning adjustments and abandonments, may be
required.

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15.
Stipulations from the original approved case that are still applicable to this
amendment shall remain. These are Stipulations 2 through 10.
Findings 
1.
The proposed amendment will provide additional housing options for the area and
help to reduce the housing shortage in the city.
2.
The proposal will not affect any of the land use or development standards of Land
Use Areas outside of LUAs D, E and H.
3.
The proposal will diversify the list of permitted land uses within the development.
Stipulations 
1.
An updated Development Narrative for the 44 Camelback 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 September 25, 2020, as modified by the following 
stipulations:
a. Front cover: Revise the submittal date information on the bottom to add the 
following: Major Amendment City Council Adopted: November 18, 2020.
b. Page 21, Footnote No. 12: Add language that explains that the City cannot 
enforce the prohibition of vacation rentals in multifamily residential 
development.
2.
There shall be no access to 42nd Place and 43rd Place and the developer shall 
record a 1-foot non-vehicular access easement along all parcel lines adjacent to 
single-family zoning district or local street, except for an approximately 30-foot wide 
gated vehicular access and an approximately 6-foot wide gated pedestrian access 
located approximately 40 feet north of Camelback Road that shall be allowed 
between the subject property and the Medlock Drive alignment within Arcadia Villa 
2, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
3.
Development shall be responsible for the improvements and maintenance of the 
median islands on Camelback Road between 42nd Street and 44th Street.
4.
A sidewalk easement shall be dedicated including the full width of all sidewalks 
along Camelback Road and 44th Street, as approved by the Planning and 
Development Department.

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5.
Right-of-way totaling 55 feet shall be dedicated for the north half of Camelback
Road, as approved by the Planning and Development Department.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
The developer shall dedicate right-of-way and construct a bus bay and bus stop
pad along westbound Camelback Road west of 44th Street. The bus bay shall be
constructed according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1256 and the bus stop
pad shall be constructed according to City of Phoenix Standard Detail P1261 with a
minimum depth of 10 feet. The bus bay and pad shall be spaced from the
intersection of 44th Street and Camelback Road according to City of Phoenix
Standard Detail P1258, as modified and approved by the Public Transit, Street
Transportation and Planning and Development departments.
10.
Prior to preliminary site plan approval, the developer shall submit a signal warrant
analysis to the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department for a location on
44th Street approximately 600 feet north of Camelback Road, as part of the Traffic
Impact Study. As determined by the Street Transportation Department, if the
proposed traffic signal is permitted, all associated costs for design and construction
will be the responsibility of the developer.
Writer 
Sofia Mastikhina 
September 28, 2020 
Team Leader 
Samantha Keating 
Exhibits  
Sketch Map 
Aerial 
44 Camelback PUD date stamped September 25, 2020

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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6
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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-36-A-19
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
17.72 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
*   Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
PUD Sub-Zone 1, PUD Sub-Zone 2,
PUD Sub-Zone 3, PUD Sub-Zone 4
PUD Sub-Zone 1, PUD Sub-Zone 2,
PUD Sub-Zone 3, PUD Sub-Zone 4
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
N/A, N/A, N/A, 20
N/A, N/A, N/A, 20
*   UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A
N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A
Ed Bull, Burch & Cracchiola, P.A.
DATE:
9/09/2020
REVISION DATES:
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PUD ( 2.69 a.c.) Sub-Zone 3
PUD ( 5.94 a.c.) Sub-Zone 4
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PUD ( 6.37 a.c.) Sub-Zone 1
PUD ( 2.72 a.c.) Sub-Zone 2
PUD ( 2.69 a.c.) Sub-Zone 3
PUD ( 5.94 a.c.) Sub-Zone 4
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Camelback
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Maricopa County Assessor's Office
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INDIAN SCHOOL RD
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56TH ST
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CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6
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APPLICANT'S NAME:
APPLICATION NO.
Z-36-A-19
GROSS AREA INCLUDING 1/2 STREET
AND ALLEY DEDICATION IS APPROX.
17.72 Acres
MULTIPLES PERMITTED
*
Maximum Units Allowed with P.R.D. Bonus
PUD Sub-Zone 1, PUD Sub-Zone 2,
PUD Sub-Zone 3, PUD Sub-Zone 4
PUD Sub-Zone 1, PUD Sub-Zone 2,
PUD Sub-Zone 3, PUD Sub-Zone 4
CONVENTIONAL OPTION
N/A, N/A, N/A, 20
N/A, N/A, N/A, 20
*
UNITS P.R.D. OPTION
N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A
N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A
Ed Bull, Burch & Cracchiola, P.A.
DATE:
9/09/2020
REVISION DATES:
AERIAL PHOTO &
QUARTER SEC. NO.
QS 19-37
ZONING MAP
H-10
REQUESTED CHANGE:
FROM:
PUD ( 6.37 a.c.) Sub-Zone 1
PUD ( 2.72 a.c.) Sub-Zone 2
PUD ( 2.69 a.c.) Sub-Zone 3
PUD ( 5.94 a.c.) Sub-Zone 4
TO:
PUD ( 6.37 a.c.) Sub-Zone 1
PUD ( 2.72 a.c.) Sub-Zone 2
PUD ( 2.69 a.c.) Sub-Zone 3
PUD ( 5.94 a.c.) Sub-Zone 4
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