Attachment C - VPC Summary - Z-86-25-7.pdf

City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-86-25-7
Date of VPC Meeting 
October 21, 2025 
Request From: 
RE-43 
Request To: 
A-1
Proposed Use: 
Truck and semi-truck parking; and residential
Location 
Approximately 1,100 feet south of the southeast corner 
of 69th Avenue and Van Buren Street 
VPC Recommendation 
Approval, per the staff recommendation 
VPC Vote 
5-0
VPC DISCUSSION:
Committee Member Markus Ceniceros entered during this item, bringing quorum to five 
members (four needed for a quorum).  
No members of the public registered to speak on this item. 
Staff Presentation: 
Nayeli Sanchez Luna, staff, presented an overview of Z-86-25-7. Mrs. Sanchez Luna 
discussed the location of the site, the requested zoning designation, and the 
surrounding land uses. Mrs. Sanchez Luna provided an overview of the proposed 
development and noted that numerous requests have been filed within the last year. 
Mrs. Sanchez Luna concluded the presentation by summarizing the staff findings, 
providing the staff recommendation and proposed stipulations. 
Applicant Presentation: 
Vice Chair Lisa Perez requested the applicant presentation to be skipped since they 
have reviewed this area numerous times. Chair Parris Wallace agreed.  
Questions from the Committee: 
Vice Chair Perez voiced her support for this rezoning case and for bringing the area up 
to code.  
ATTACHMENT C

Estrella Village Planning Committee 
Meeting Summary 
Z-86-25-7 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Chair Wallace voiced her confusion on how the area has been transitioning to 
industrial.  
Romona Burris voiced her confusion regarding industrial uses in residential 
neighborhoods. Ms. Burris noted that she was unaware that this area was transitioning 
into industrial and that there was heavy commercial traffic on the street. Ms. Burris 
voiced concerns regarding homelessness and empty warehouses in the area. Ms. 
Burris voiced her confusion and concerns regarding the transition to industrial uses in 
this area. Chair Wallace voiced her agreement.  
Vice Chair Perez stated that this entire area had been identified as a Major 
Employment Center for the Estrella Village. Vice Chair Perez added that she reviewed 
planning policy prior to purchasing her home in west Estrella and was aware of the 
industrial and commercial traffic and uses. Vice Chair Perez noted that this rezoning 
request was not adding something new to the area but rather bringing it up to code. 
Vice Chair Perez stated that numerous residentially zoned properties in this area have 
been operating as industrial for years.  
Ms. Burris noted the hundreds of individuals who did not grow up in City of Phoenix 
and moved here from other countries or states. Ms. Burris added that the majority of 
people do not have the education to review planning documents before buying a 
property. Vice Chair Perez stated that she didn’t know anything either, but that her 
interest is what led her to educating herself. Ms. Burris noted that there are people who 
do not know how to read and that there had to be a way to get all this information out to 
people in the area so that they can get involved.  
Shaine Alleman, representing the applicant with Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., understood 
Committee Member Burris’ concerns and noted that this area has been primarily a 
mixture of industrial and residential uses since the time of annexation. Mr. Alleman 
summarized numerous improvements to the site done through stipulations such as 
landscape setbacks, enhanced planting standards and height restrictions.  
Ms. Burris apologized and added that she was not trying to sound argumentative. 
Vice Chair Perez noted that another area with very similar uses was on 28th Avenue 
and Lincoln Street. Vice Chair Perez added that they heard a similar rezoning case to 
bring the area up to code.  
Public Comments: 
None. 
Applicant Response: 
None. 
Committee Discussion: 
None.

Estrella Village Planning Committee 
Meeting Summary 
Z-86-25-7 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Motion: 
Vice Chair Lisa Perez motioned to recommend approval of Z-86-25-7, per the staff 
recommendation. Romona Burris seconded the motion.  
Vote: 
5-0, Motion to recommend approval of Z-86-25-7, per the staff recommendation passed 
with Committee Members Burris, Ceniceros, Morris, Perez, and Wallace in favor. 
Staff comments regarding VPC Recommendation: 
None.