Attachment C - VPC Summary - Z-57-23-7.pdf
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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-57-23-7 Date of VPC Meeting December 12, 2023 Request From R-5 SPVTABDO and C-3 SPVTABDO Request To WU Code T5:2 SPVTABDO Proposal Automobile parts and supplies retail Location Approximately 520 feet south of the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Tamarisk Avenue VPC Recommendation Approval, per the staff recommendation, with an additional stipulation VPC Vote 11-0 VPC DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDED STIPULATIONS: STAFF PRESENTATION Samuel Rogers, staff, presented the request, the location of the subject site, the surrounding context, the General Plan Land Use Map designation, the policy plans in the area, the site plan, proposed elevations, the staff recommendation, the staff findings, and concluded by presenting the proposed stipulations. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Ed Bull, representing the applicant with Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., presented the site location, the proposal, the site plan, the renderings, the benefits to the area, alignment with city policy plans, the neighborhood outreach, the development team, and next steps. QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE Committee Member Marcia Busching stated that she was glad the development team made the development work under the Walkable Urban Code and stated that she is supportive of the project. Committee Member Trent Marchuk stated that he is interested in seeing the landscape plan and asked what percentage of the subject site is proposed to be landscaped. Mr. Bull explained that there is not a full landscape plan and stated that there will be more than 50 new trees. Chair Daniels asked about the required number of trees per the zoning ordinance. Mr. Rogers explained that the Walkable Urban Code has requirements for sidewalk shade and parking lot shade and stated that he would ATTACHMENT C South Mountain Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-57-23-7 Page 2 of 5 need to check to see what types of plants are allowed to be planted. Mr. Bull explained that the development, as stipulated, is required to provide one tree per every eight parking spaces. Mr. Rogers described the guidelines in the Walkable Urban Code regarding approved tree species. Chair Daniels stated that there had been concerns in the previous meeting about mesquite trees. Committee Member Greg Brownell explained that mesquite tree canopies can get to heavy for their roots and fall over. Mr. Rogers explained that the requested Walkable Urban Code transect does not allow mesquite trees. Committee Member Marchuk asked if there is a fence plan and where walls are proposed. Mr. Bull stated that he is not sure if the walls will need to be enhanced and described the landscape and lighting requirements along the existing wall. Chair Daniels asked if there is an existing fence and asked if a new fence would be built. Mr. Bull stated that there is a fence along the west property line. Chair Daniels asked who owns the fence and asked about the required landscaping along the fence. Mr. Bull stated that he would guess the fence is owned by the mobile home park, stated that if the fence is not an adequate height or in adequate condition it will need to be dealt with, and explained that the project is stipulated to provide an enhanced landscape area along the fence that includes Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) planting standards. Committee Member Gene Holmerud asked about the legal status of a fence that is on a property line. Chair Daniels explained the various types of fencing agreements between property owners. Mr. Bull explained that types of fences he has seen are either on neighboring parcels, on the subject site parcel, or on the property line with a common wall agreement. Committee Member Marchuk stated that there are not fences on the south and east property lines and asked if those areas are planned to stay open. Mr. Bull stated that the development team is not planning on putting a wall in those locations and stated that not providing a wall will provide better visibility and lighting. Committee Member Marchuk asked if the development team would accept a stipulation requiring that an additional wall cannot be built along the southern perimeter. Mr. Bull confirmed that he would accept a stipulation requiring that an additional wall cannot be built along the southern perimeter. FLOOR/PUBLIC DISCUSSION CLOSED: MOTION, DISCUSSION, AND VOTE MOTION Committee Member Kay Shepard made a motion to recommend approval of Z-57-23- 7 per staff recommendation with an additional stipulation to require that there be no fencing along the south perimeter of the property. Committee Member Greg Brownell seconded the motion. VOTE 11-0, motion to recommend approval of Z-57-23-7 per staff recommendation with an additional stipulation passed with Committee Members Aldama, Brooks, Brownell, South Mountain Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-57-23-7 Page 3 of 5 Busching, Holmerud, Jackson, Marchuk, Muhammad, Shepard, Greathouse, and T. Daniels in favor. STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATION AND STIPULATIONS: 1. 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. 2. A minimum of one pedestrian pathway shall be provided to connect the building entrance and public sidewalk using the most direct route for pedestrians and shall be shaded by a structure, minimum 2-inch caliper trees, or a combination thereof, to achieve 75% shade as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 3. 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. 4. A minimum five-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided along the west side of the site and shall be planted to the following standards, 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 equivalent groupings. b. Native cacti or similar plants to achieve a minimum of 75% live coverage. Where fire lane conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the Planning and Development Department on an alternative design solution. 5. A minimum four-foot-wide landscape setback shall be provided on the north portion of the site and shall be planted with native cacti or similar plants, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 6. Site lighting shall be provided at building entrances/exits, parking areas, and refuse areas, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 7. A minimum of 10% of the required parking spaces shall be EV installed. South Mountain Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-57-23-7 Page 4 of 5 8. A minimum of two of the required bicycle parking spaces shall include standard electrical receptacles for electric bicycle charging capabilities, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 9. A publicly accessible bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and maintained on site near a primary site entrance. The bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided in an area of high visibility and separated from vehicular maneuvering areas, where applicable. The repair station shall include, but not be limited to: a. Standard repair tools affixed to the station; b. A tire gauge and pump affixed to the based of the station or the ground; c. A bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments to the bike. 10. Bicycle parking spaces shall be shaded by a structure, landscaping, or a combination thereof to provide a minimum of 75% shade, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 11. All uncovered surface parking lot areas shall be landscaped with drought tolerant shade trees with one tree provided for every eight vehicular parking spaces, as approved by Planning and Development Department. 12. The existing northernmost access point on Central Avenue shall be removed, if the site is completely redeveloped in the future, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 13. A minimum of 55 feet of right-of-way shall be dedicated for the west half of Central Avenue, adjacent to the development. 14. A minimum 10-foot-wide landscape strip located between the back of curb and sidewalk and minimum 6-foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 15. All existing electrical utilities within the public right-of-way shall be undergrounded, adjacent to the development. The developer shall coordinate with the affected utility companies for their review and permitting. 16. 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. South Mountain Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary Z-57-23-7 Page 5 of 5 17. If determined necessary by the Phoenix Archaeology Office, the applicant shall conduct Phase I data testing and submit an archaeological survey report of the development area for review and approval by the City Archaeologist prior to clearing and grubbing, landscape salvage, and/or grading approval. 18. If Phase I data testing is required, and if, upon review of the results from the Phase I data testing, the City Archaeologist, in consultation with a qualified archaeologist, determines such data recovery excavations are necessary, the applicant shall conduct Phase II archaeological data recovery excavations. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. THERE SHALL BE NO FENCING ALONG THE SOUTH PERIMETER OF THE PROPERTY, AS APPROVED BE THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. Staff has no comments.