Attachment D - PC Summary - Z-60-23-2.pdf
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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION January 4, 2024 ITEM NO: 13 DISTRICT NO.: 2 SUBJECT: Application #: Z-60-23-2 Location: Approximately 375 feet east of the southeast corner of 25th Place and Rose Garden Lane From: PUD To: A-1 Acreage: 5.02 Proposal: Warehousing and office building Applicant: Carlos Elias, LGE Design/Build Owner: Horses Help Inc. Representative: Stephen Anderson, Gammage and Burnham, PLC ACTIONS: Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: Paradise Valley 12/4/2023 No quorum. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff recommendation. Motion Discussion: N/A Motion details: Commissioner Gorraiz made a MOTION to approve Z-60-23-2, per the staff recommendation. Maker: Gorraiz Second: Jaramillo Vote: 5-2 (Busching and Perez) Absent: Mangum Opposition Present: Yes Findings: 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map designation. 2. The proposal is compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning. 3. As stipulated, the landscaping and planting standards are above the minimum required standards and will lessen the proposal’s impact. 4. As stipulated, the proposal supports efforts from various plans and initiatives, including the Tree and Shade Master Plan, the Complete Streets Guiding Principles, the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan, the Transportation Electrification Action Plan, and the Phoenix Climate Action Plan. ATTACHMENT D Stipulations: 1. The development shall be in general conformance with the site plan date stamped September 8, 2023, as modified by the following stipulations, and as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 2. The development shall be in general conformance with the elevations date stamped November 15, 2023, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 3. The landscape setback along the north side of the property, adjacent to Rose Garden Lane, shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, large canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees, planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, and drought-tolerant shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers to achieve a minimum of 75% live coverage, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 4. A minimum 5-foot-wide landscape strip shall be provided along the north, west, and south sides of the building, and shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, large canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees, planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings, and drought-tolerant shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers to achieve a minimum of 75% live coverage, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 5. All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch caliper, large canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees. Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout the parking area and achieve 25% shade, as approved by Planning and Development Department. 6. All pedestrian pathways, including sidewalks, shall be shaded by a structure, landscaping, or a combination of the two to provide a minimum of 75% shade, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 7. Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall be constructed of decorative pavers, stamped, or colored concrete, or other pavement treatments that visually contrasts parking and drive aisle surfaces, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 8. Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided per the requirements of Section 1307.H of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance through Inverted U and/or artistic racks located near the office and installed per the requirements of Section 1307.H. of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. Artistic racks shall adhere to the City of Phoenix Preferred Designs in Appendix K of the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. 9. A minimum of 10% of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include standard electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 10. A minimum of 5% of the required parking spaces shall include Electric Vehicle (EV) Installed Infrastructure, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 11. A minimum of two green infrastructure (GI) techniques for stormwater management shall be implemented per the Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Details for Alternative Stormwater Management, as approved or modified by the Planning and Development Department. 12. One outdoor employee resting area of no less than 400 square feet, or two 200-square foot areas shall be provided on site. Each required pedestrian area shall include a minimum of two pedestrian seating benches, constructed of quality and durable materials, and shaded to a minimum of 75% using minimum 2-inch caliper large canopy drought-tolerant shade trees and/or architectural shade, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 13. A minimum 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 8-foot-wide landscape strip located between the back of curb and sidewalk shall be constructed on the south side of Rose Garden Lane, adjacent to the development, planted to the following standards and as approved by the Planning and Development Department. a. Minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large canopy, drought-tolerant, shade trees, planted 20 feet on center or in equivalent groupings. b. Drought-tolerant shrubs, accents, and vegetative groundcovers with a maximum mature height of two feet to achieve a minimum of 75% live coverage. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on an alternative design solution consistent with a pedestrian environment. 14. All existing overhead utilities within the public right-of-way shall be undergrounded, adjacent to the development. The developer shall coordinate with all affected utility companies for their review and permitting. 15. All streets within and adjacent to the development shall be constructed 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. 16. 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. 17. Prior to preliminary site plan approval, the landowner shall execute a Proposition 207 waiver of claims form. The waiver shall be recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office and delivered to the City to be included in the rezoning application file for record. This publication can be made available in alternate format upon request. Please contact Teleia Galaviz at 602-291-2559, teleia.galaviz@phoenix.gov TTY: Use 7-1-1.