Attachment E - Planning Commission Summary.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2025-12-03)

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
September 4, 2025 
ITEM NO: 2 
DISTRICT NO.: Citywide 
SUBJECT: 
Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendation regarding 
adoption of the Historic Preservation Plan update (PreserveHistoricPHX 
2025). 
Applicant: 
City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission 
Representative: 
Helena Ruter, City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, with the changes outlined in the Staff Report. 
Historic Preservation Commission: 7/14/2025 Approval, per the staff recommendation. 
Vote: 8-0. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Ahwatukee Foothills 6/23/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 10-0. 
Alhambra 7/22/2025 No quorum. 
Camelback East 6/3/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 17-0. 
Central City 6/9/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 8-0. 
Deer Valley 6/17/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 10-0. 
Desert View 6/3/2025 Approval. Vote: 12-0. 
Encanto 6/2/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 14-0. 
Estrella 6/17/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 5-0. 
Laveen 6/9/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 10-0. 
Maryvale 6/11/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 13-0. 
North Gateway 6/12/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 9-0. 
North Mountain 6/18/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 9-0. 
Paradise Valley 6/2/2025 Approval. Vote: 14-0. 
Rio Vista 6/10/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 5-0. 
South Mountain 7/8/2025 Approval, with direction. Vote: 14-0. 
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff recommendation. 
Motion Discussion: Vice-Chairperson Boyd was supportive of the plan, however he raised 
concerns about some of the proposed changes outlined in the staff report. He was concerned 
about how middle housing is portrayed as a negative impact and the reference to affordability of 
historic properties. 
Motion details: Vice-Chairperson Boyd made a MOTION to approve the PreserveHistoricPHX 
2025 update, per the staff recommendation. 
Maker: Vice-Chairperson Boyd 
Second: James 
Vote: 6-0 
Absent: Odegard-Begay, Matthews 
Opposition Present: Yes 
Attachment E

Findings: PreserveHistoricPHX2025 provides the opportunity to assess the achievements 
made, new challenges as well as new opportunities to advance historic preservation in Phoenix. 
 
This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact 
Saneeya Mir at 602-686-6461, saneeya.mir@phoenix.gov, TTY: Use 7-1-1.