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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3
rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-55-23-8
Date of VPC Meeting 
November 13, 2023 
Request From 
R1-10  
Request To 
R-2
Proposal 
Multifamily residential
Location 
Approximately 1,170 feet west of the southwest corner of 
35th Glen and Dobbins Road 
VPC Recommendation 
Continued 
VPC Vote  
7-1
VPC DISCUSSION:
Five members of the public registered to speak on this item. Two members of the 
public donated their time.    
Staff Presentation: 
Nayeli Sanchez Luna, staff, presented an overview of Z-55-23-8. 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 including the site plan and elevations. Mrs. Sanchez Luna concluded the 
presentation by summarizing the staff findings, providing the staff recommendation 
and proposed stipulations.  
Applicant Presentation: 
Brennan Ray, representing the applicant with Burch and Cracchiolo, provided an 
overview of the proposed case. Mr. Ray provided a history of the subject site noting 
the surrounding multifamily zoning. Mr. Ray added that the applicant has worked with 
the surrounding neighborhoods and the LCRD regarding the site plan. Mr. Ray noted 
the enhanced vehicular entrance along Dobbins Road and landscaping in the retention 
area. Mr. Ray added that the improvements on Dobbins Road align with the scenic 
corridor plan. Mr. Ray noted the proposed height, building setbacks, access via 
Dobbins Road and stated that the overall project would include the property to the 
south. Mr. Ray finished the presentation by summarizing the traffic concerns and 
proposed solutions.  
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Laveen Village Planning Committee 
Meeting Summary 
Z-55-23-8 
November 13, 2023 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Questions From the Committee: 
 
Patrick Nasser-Taylor noted that he had concerns with the proposed entrance as 
shown on the presentation. Mr. Nasser-Taylor asked for the dimensions of the 
entrance to ensure traffic safety.  
 
Rebecca Perrera asked staff regarding the General Plan Land Use Map designation 
of single family and the surrounding multifamily zoning. Ms. Perrera asked if the traffic 
analysis was updated to reflect subject site and the property to the south. Mrs. 
Sanchez Luna stated that the General Plan Land Use Map designation is Residential 
2 to 3.5 dwelling units per acre. Mrs. Sanchez Luna added that a General Plan 
Amendment is not required because the property is less than ten acres and R-2 falls 
under Traditional Lots as found in the General Plan.  
 
Mixen Rubio-Raffin asked for the proposed rental rates. Ms. Rubio-Raffin asked how 
the bike lane would be affected if a right turn lane is added for the development.  
 
Mr. Nasser-Taylor asked if the development would include the property to the south.  
 
Mr. Ray stated that the renderings were not to scale. Mr. Ray added that the primary 
entrance was widened based on comments received by the community and the LCRD. 
Mr. Ray added that the size of the subject site restricts widening the entrance further. 
Mr. Ray confirmed that the overall project would include the property to the south that 
is zoned R-3.   
 
Ms. Perrera asked for more information regarding the traffic study and time gap for 
vehicles. Dawn Cartier, with the applicant’s team, stated that the traffic study 
analyzed trip generation for both inbound and outbound of the site. Chair Linda 
Abegg asked if the traffic study included the property to the south. Ms. Cartier 
confirmed.  
 
Mr. Ray stated that the rental rates are based off the market rate and will range 
between $1,600 and $3,000.  
 
Ms. Rubio-Raffin stated that during the presentation the applicant emphasized that 
residents are choosing to rent rather than buy a house. Ms. Rubio-Raffin asked how 
the current rental rates would help alleviate the housing crisis. Mr. Ray noted that the 
housing crisis affects the entire City. Mr. Ray added that the majority of people who 
rent are professional single individuals or people looking to downsize. Mr. Ray stated 
that he will provide more information regarding the bicycle lane at a later date but that 
there is a stipulation requiring bicycle amenities.  
 
Chair Abegg asked if the striping plan showed the bicycle lane. Mr. Ray stated that 
the striping plan doesn’t identify a bike lane, but that there are about 12 feet that are 
undedicated.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Francisco Barraza stated that he did not have any questions.  
 
JoAnne Jensen asked for the garage and parking space dimensions. Ms. Jensen 
added that 10% shading for uncovered parking was not sufficient. Ms. Jensen stated 
that the proposed elevations do not depict a lot of windows which would result in 
minimal natural light. Ms. Jensen added that the elevations are very linear, and that 
traffic will be a major issue, particularly getting into the proposed development.  
 
Carlos Ortega stated that the applicant focused on traffic to divert attention from the 
south property. Mr. Ortega added that the north and south property development 
would lead to traffic congestion and safety concerns. Mr. Ortega asked how many 
units are proposed south of the subject site. Mr. Ray stated that approximately 144 
units are proposed. Mr. Ray stated that the intent of the proposal is to include the 
north and south properties and that rezoning was required on the north property. 
Chair Abegg added that the traffic study included both the north and south property.  
 
Mr. Ray stated that the parking spaces are the standard size required by the Zoning 
Ordinance. Mr. Ray added that the majority of the parking spaces are covered and 
that there would not be enough space to shade uncovered parking at 100%. Ms. 
Jensen requested the exact dimension of the parking spaces. Mr. Ray stated 18 feet 
by 9 feet. Ms. Jensen asked for the garage dimensions. Mr. Ray added that he 
currently did not have the dimensions. Ms. Jensen added that the subject site would 
have enough space for improvements if the density was lowered. Mr. Ray reiterated 
the allowable units under the current zoning designation. Ms. Jensen noted that just 
because someone can do something doesn’t mean they should. Mr. Ray added that 
the current zoning would allow over 200 units.  
 
Vice Chair Stephanie Hurd had concerns regarding left turn lanes on Dobbins Road 
due to the speed limit of 45 miles per hour. Vice Chair Hurd noted that she was tired of 
developers utilizing the housing crisis to propose mediocre multifamily development. 
Vice Chair Hurd stated that the committee needed to be strategic in its decisions and 
asked if the garages would be EV Capable. Mr. Ray noted that his team was willing to 
continue working with the Street Transportation Department to achieve a left turn lane. 
Mr. Ray added that he supported adding a stipulation that would ensure that the 
applicant and Street Transportation Department continue to work together.  
 
Vice Chair Hurd asked if the accent materials included the metal on doors and 
windows. Chair Abegg asked for clarification on the third accent material. Chair 
Abegg added that she has been working with the Street Transportation Department to 
create a stipulation that would ensure that the applicant and the Street Transportation 
Department work together to achieve a left turn lane.  
 
Mr. Ray noted that the garages are 22 feet in length and that the garages are EV 
Capable. Mr. Ray added that there would not be a top and bottom unit, the two-story 
buildings would each be one unit. Mr. Ray stated that the accent materials include 
metal, wood, and concrete and that the elevations were designed to reflect modern

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
architecture.  
 
Chair Abegg asked if the applicant was willing to add a stipulation that would call out 
the specific accent materials and increase facades to include 25% of an accent 
material. Mr. Ray agreed. Chair Abegg asked if the applicant was willing to modify 
the landscape stipulation to read a minimum of two-inch caliper trees. Mrs. Sanchez 
Luna clarified that the stipulation already requires a minimum of two-inch caliper trees. 
Chair Abegg asked if the shaded percentage could be increased for uncovered 
parking. Mr. Ray noted that each unit will have one covered parking space.  
 
Ms. Rubio-Raffin asked where the bicycle fix-it station would be located. Mr. Ray 
noted that it would be located south of the clubhouse, near the pool. Ms. Rubio-Raffin 
asked if a water fountain would be provided. Mr. Ray noted that he did not have that 
information. Ms. Rubio-Raffin asked if the fix-it station would serve the people of the 
development or the public. Mr. Ray stated that it would serve both the public and the 
individuals living in the development.  
 
Public Comment:  
 
Phil Hertel stated that the LCRD was opposed to aspects of the rezoning case and 
that some members did not support the proposal at all. Mr. Hertel stated that the 
proposal did not offer an adequate transition between the multifamily developments to 
the west and the large lot residents to the east. Mr. Hertel asked staff for the date of 
the traffic study and the analysis conducted. Mrs. Sanchez Luna stated that the 
Street Transportation Department analyzes the traffic study and that she was not 
involved in the process. Mr. Hertel stated that the City was not taking traffic safety into 
consideration. Mr. Hertel added that even if the south property is not part of the 
discussion, it will add to the traffic problem. Mr. Hertel urged the case be continued so 
that the applicant can address the traffic safety concerns. Mr. Hertel asked who would 
be building the apartments. Mr. Ray stated that it would be Rockefeller. Mr. Hertel 
reiterated that the case should be continued.  
 
Dan Penton stated that the proposal would put a strain on the only elementary school 
in the area due to the increase in families. Mr. Penton stated that the case should not 
move forward until an adequate traffic study was reviewed and approved by the Street 
Transportation Department. Mr. Penton agreed with Phil Hertel’s comments and stated 
that the proposed density was a problem. Mr. Penton urged the committee to continue 
the case and that the current proposal doesn’t address traffic safety concerns.  
 
Amanda McBride stated that she lived on Dobbins Road and if there was an 
accident, then she would be unable to leave her residence. Ms. McBride added that 
four-way stops are inefficient and dangerous. Ms. McBride supported adding a left-turn 
lane to access the site but stated that she was hesitant that the applicant would 
provide one. Ms. McBride reiterated the traffic and safety concerns on Dobbins Road. 
Ms. McBride stated that the proposal would also add to the number of students and 
suggested converting the proposal to an age restricted development.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
 
Charity Tovar stated that with the surrounding developments will add to the traffic 
congestion issue in the area. Ms. Tovar recommended not approving any additional 
development until all of Dobbins Road is improved, not just the south half. Ms. Tovar 
added that the traffic study should be updated to include all the new developments in 
the area. Ms. Tovar concluded the presentation by requesting the density to be 
reduced.  
 
Claudine Reischneider stated that the committee had to double check the height of 
the development. Ms. Reischneider stated that the ground could have been elevated, 
so even if the proposal is for two-stories, the development could look like a three-story 
development. Ms. Reischneider added that there have been a lot of accidents on 
Dobbins Road and that the case needed to be continued to address the traffic safety 
concerns. Ms. Reischneider noted that if 800 individuals live in the proposed 
development, that would be about 800 additional vehicles on Dobbins Road. Ms. 
Reischneider concluded her comment by stating that the traffic issues needed to be 
addressed.  
 
Chair Abegg read a public comment submitted by Margaret Shalley. Chair Abegg 
stated that Ms. Shalley had concerns with only one access to the site and suggested 
adding a secondary access on the south side where the canal was located. Chair 
Abegg added that Ms. Shalley also had concerns with traffic safety and congestion on 
Dobbins Road.  
 
Mr. Ortega voiced his opposition to the proposal. Chair Abegg advocated working 
with the applicant to find a solution. Mr. Ortega noted his concerns regarding traffic 
safety and congestion. Chair Abegg added that there are no projections for a traffic 
signal on 35th Avenue and Dobbins Road.  
 
Applicant Response:  
 
Mr. Ray stated that the Zoning Ordinance requires 5% of uncovered parking to be 
shaded, as a result, they were doubling the shading by providing 10%. Mr. Ray added 
that he supported working with the Street Transportation Department to achieve a right 
turn lane and a left turn lane into the site.  
 
Ms. Cartier stated that the traffic study had been completed and was submitted to the 
City for review. Ms. Cartier added that the traffic study utilized suburban rates and 
growth rates to analyze the impact on traffic congestion. Ms. Cartier agreed that 
Dobbins Road had issues with traffic safety but reassured that the development would 
not increase the traffic congestion in the area. Ms. Cartier added that the gap times 
portion of the study was not required but that the applicant conducted it to ensure that 
traffic congestion would not be an issue. Ms. Cartier noted that the study is unbiased 
and that there would be a six second gap to allow for people to enter the development.  
 
Mr. Ray added that a detailed traffic study was not required for this development.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
 
Committee Discussion:  
 
Ms. Rubio-Raffin noted that there were issues with left-turn lanes on 35th Avenue 
and 40th Avenue.  
 
Vice Chair Hurd voiced her concerns and stated that the development should not be 
approved without addressing the concerns.  
 
Chair Abegg noted that the Street Transportation Department had ordinances that 
identified where right-turn lanes and left-turns lanes are required.  
 
Motion:  
Carlos Ortega motioned to continue Z-55-23-8 to a future meeting. Vice Chair 
Stephanie Hurd seconded the motion.  
 
Mr. Ortega stated that the applicant had to address the traffic issues and safety issues 
before the case moves forward. Mr. Ortega added that the applicant must work with 
the Street Transportation Department to address the traffic concerns including a right-
turn lane and a left-turn lane.  
 
Chair Abegg asked the committee if anyone had any additional comments. Chair 
Abegg added that stipulations could be added to ensure that the applicant works with 
the Street Transportation Department to achieve a left-turn lane.  
 
Ms. Perrera asked for a clarification regarding the proposed density and the allowable 
density. Mr. Ray provided an explanation.  
 
Ms. Jensen asked if a substitute motion could be made to recommend denial. Chair 
Abegg confirmed.  
 
Ms. Rubio-Raffin stated that traffic congestion is still an issue and asked if the 
development could have access via the south property. Mr. Ray noted that a canal 
was located on the south property, thus not allowing access off the canal.   
 
Substitute Motion:  
Francisco Barraza made a substitute motion to recommend approval for Z-55-23-8 
per the staff recommendation with a modification to Stipulation No. 2 regarding the 
accent materials for the elevations and the following additional stipulations:  
• The applicant shall work with the Street Transportation Department to create a  
circulation plan that includes a right-turn pocket and left-turn lane for the Dobbins 
Road driveway.  
• A Traffic Impact Analysis shall be submitted for this development and associated 
background traffic from adjacent developments to the west and south. No 
preliminary approval of plans shall be granted until the analysis has been 
reviewed and approved by the City of Phoenix. The TIA shall include right-run

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
pocket and left-turn lane warrant analysis for the Dobbins Road driveway.  
Rebecca Perrera second the motion.  
 
Ms. Rubio-Raffin requested a friendly amendment to the substitute motion to add the 
following additional stipulations:  
• Bicycle parking shall be shaded at 100%.  
• A water fountain shall be constructed near the bicycle parking area.  
Mr. Barraza and Ms. Perrera agreed.  
 
Substitute Motion Vote:  
3-5, motion to recommend approval of Z-55-23-8 per the staff recommendation with 
modifications and four additional stipulations did not pass with Committee Members 
Barraza, Rubio-Raffin, and Abegg in favor and Committee Members Jensen, Nasser-
Taylor, Ortega, Perrera, and Hurd in opposition.  
 
Vote:  
7-1, motion to continue Z-55-23-8 to a future meeting passed with Committee 
Members Barraza, Jensen, Nasser-Taylor, Ortega, Rubio-Raffin, Hurd, and Abegg in 
favor and Committee Member Perrera in opposition.  
 
Staff comments regarding VPC Recommendation:  
 
None.

City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3
rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
 
Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-55-23-8 
 
 
Date of VPC Meeting 
December 11, 2023 
Request From 
R1-10  
Request To 
R-2 
Proposal 
Multifamily residential 
Location 
Approximately 1,170 feet west of the southwest corner of 
35th Glen and Dobbins Road 
VPC Recommendation 
Approval with a modification and additional stipulations 
VPC Vote  
5-2 
 
VPC DISCUSSION: 
 
One member of the public registered to speak on this item.  
 
Staff Presentation:  
 
Chair Linda Abegg requested to skip the staff presentation.  
 
Applicant Presentation:  
 
Ed Bull, representing the applicant with Burch and Cracchiolo, provided an overview 
of the proposed case. Mr. Bull stated that the applicant has worked with the 
surrounding neighborhood and the LCRD regarding the site plan. Mr. Bull displayed 
the proposed striping plan for Dobbins Road and stated that it would help alleviate 
traffic safety issues. Mr. Bull noted the enhanced entry and the traffic calming 
measures provided. Mr. Bull added that the applicant has worked with the Street 
Transportation Department and provided a new stipulation that would address 
concerns regarding turning left into the site from Dobbins Road. Mr. Bull concluded the 
presentation by reiterating the effort to address traffic safety concerns.  
 
Questions From the Committee: 
 
JoAnne Jensen stated that the applicant did not address the concerns regarding 
density, shading, and parking lengths. Mr. Bull stated that that the proposed 
combined density was less than what was allowed. Ms. Jensen asked where they 
found the extra 0.5% of open space shown on their new presentation. Lisa Nelson, 
with the applicant’s team, stated that they discussed the definition of open space with 
the Site Planning Department and were able to conclude that the open space

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
calculations were 12.5%.  
 
Carlos Ortega asked if the south parcel will also have enhanced building elevations. 
Mr. Ortega noted that the applicant only focused on the north portion of the project. 
Mr. Ortega voiced concerns with the subject site having one access via Dobbins Road. 
Mr. Bull stated that the canal south of the subject site prevented any additional 
entrances to the proposal. Mr. Ortega voiced concerns regarding the length of the 
parking spaces. Mr. Ortega noted that Laveen prefers 22-foot-long spaces to 
accommodate larger vehicles. Ms. Nelson stated that the proposed multifamily 
development does not have driveways but rather are carriage style where the garage 
is located on the first floor. Ms. Nelson added that all parking spaces meet City Code. 
Mr. Ortega asked for all parking spaces to be increased to 22 feet. Mr. Ortega noted 
that he had concerns with traffic safety within the development and concern for the 
future tenants.  
 
Rebecca Perrera asked what the immediate solution would be for traffic concerns on 
Dobbins Road. Mr. Bull stated that the proposed stripping plan will be the solution and 
will be in effect in the next two years. Mr. Bull noted that Dawn Cartier, the traffic 
engineer, has been working with the Street Transportation Department to ensure a 
solution for Dobbins Road. Mr. Bull noted that a solution cannot be provided before the 
proposal is built but that City Council is committed to finding a permanent solution.  
 
Vice Chair Stephanie Hurd stated that street safety is a primary concern and was 
hopeful that the applicant kept working with the City to find a permanent solution. Mr. 
Bull stated that the additional units will support the need for development and support 
creating a left turn lane into the site. Vice Chair Hurd asked if the applicant would 
agree to an additional traffic calming stipulation such as a speed limit within the 
development. Mr. Bull agreed and stated that the development would have a speed 
limit of 15 miles per hour.  
 
Chair Abegg stated that she appreciated the updates provided by the applicant and 
voiced her support for the additional stipulation addressing street safety on Dobbins 
Road. Chair Abegg proposed an additional stipulation that would ensure that 25% of 
the elevations have an accent material, specifically calling out metal, wood, and 
concrete. Chair Abegg stated that last month the committee added a stipulation to 
ensure bicycle parking to be shaded at 100% and that a water fountain be provided. 
Chair Abegg requested an additional stipulation that would ensure general 
conformance to the striping plan presented to the committee. Mr. Bull asked that the 
stipulation language include the input of the Street Transportation Department. Chair 
Abegg suggested alternative language.   
 
Public Comment:  
 
Phil Hertel stated that he opposed the proposed density and that there should be a 
higher shading percentage. Mr. Hertel noted that the LCRD requested a roundabout at 
the entrance but that the applicant had no response to the request. Mr. Hertel noted

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
that the proposed striping plan stipulation should include language that would require it 
to be approved before preliminary site plan approval. Mr. Hertel added that the 
committee is supposed to represent the community and should choose the best 
solution.  
 
Applicant Response:  
 
Mr. Bull stated that the internal drive aisle will have traffic calming measures such as 
speedbumps and will be limited to 15 miles per hour. Mr. Bull added that other forms 
of traffic calming measures were not feasible due to the size of the driveway. Mr. Bull 
added that the proposed shading already exceeded the required by the Zoning 
Ordinance. Mr. Bull noted that the additional stipulation will require the traffic study to 
have a left turn analysis into the site.  
 
Committee Discussion:  
 
Mr. Ortega voiced his support for a roundabout at the entrance of the site. Ms. 
Perrera asked if the traffic calming measures could be stipulated. Nayeli Sanchez 
Luna, staff, stated that there is a stipulation requiring general conformance to the site 
plan and that the site plan depicts traffic calming measures shown in the presentation.  
 
Chair Abegg asked if the applicant was willing to have 22-foot-long parking spaces. 
Mr. Bull noted that the parking spaces already meet City Code and that the site was 
limited. Mr. Ortega and Ms. Jensen voiced their support for 22-foot-long parking 
spaces.  
 
Vice Chair Hurd voiced that she would like to add a stipulation regarding the speed 
limit within the proposal.  
 
Motion:  
Patrick Nasser-Taylor motioned to recommend approval for Z-55-23-8 per the staff 
recommendation with a modification to Stipulation No. 2 regarding the accent 
materials for the elevations and the following additional stipulations:  
• The developer shall submit a Traffic Analysis to the City for this development. 
The TIA shall include turn lane analysis in conformance with the Street Planning  
and Design Guidelines to determine feasibility. No preliminary approval of plans  
shall be granted until the Study has been approved by the Street Transportation  
Department and the left-hand turn issue is resolved.  
• General conformance to the proposed striping plan presented to the committee 
on December 11, 2023 as approved by the Street Transportation Department.  
• The speed limit inside the development shall not exceed 15 miles per hour. 
• Bicycle parking shall be shaded at 100%.  
Francisco Barraza seconded the motion.  
 
Mr. Ortega stated that his vote will be based on the community’s concerns.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Vote:  
5-2, motion to recommend approval of Z-55-23-8 with a modification and additional 
stipulations passed with Committee Members Barraza, Jensen, Nasser-Taylor, Hurd, 
and Abegg in favor and Committee Members Ortega and Perrera in opposition.  
 
Recommended Stipulations:  
 
1.  
The development layout shall be in general conformance with the site plan date 
stamped October 25, 2023, as modified by the following stipulations and 
approved by the Planning and Development Department.    
 
 
2. 
All A MINIMUM OF 25% OF THE building elevations visible from public rights-
of-way or the main private drive shall contain a minimum of three different 
exterior accent materials THAT INCLUDES METAL, WOOD, AND CONCRETE, 
as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
3. 
All required landscape setbacks shall be planted with minimum 2-inch caliper 
large canopy, drought tolerant trees, planted 25 feet on center or in equivalent 
groupings, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
4. 
Landscape areas and surface retention areas shall be planted with minimum 2-
inch caliper, large canopy, drought-tolerant shade trees planted 25 feet on center 
or in equivalent groupings, as approved by the Planning and Development 
Department. 
 
 
5. 
The entry driveway surface shall incorporate decorative pavers, stamped or 
colored concrete, or another material, other than those used to pave the parking 
surfaces, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
6. 
A perimeter wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided along the eastern 
portion of the site, as approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
7. 
A minimum of 10% of the gross site area shall be retained as common open 
space. 
 
 
8. 
Where pedestrian walkways cross a vehicular path, the pathway shall 
incorporate decorative pavers, stamped or colored concrete, striping or other 
pavement treatments that visually contrast parking and drive aisle surfaces, as 
approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
9. 
All uncovered surface parking lot area shall be landscaped with minimum 2-inch 
caliper, single trunk, large canopy, drought tolerant, shade trees. Landscaping 
shall be dispersed throughout the parking area and achieve 10% shade, as 
approved by Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
10. 
The development shall incorporate bicycle infrastructure as described below and

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
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approved by the Planning and Development Department. 
 
 
 
a. The developer shall provide secured bicycle parking per Section 1307 of 
the Zoning Ordinance. 
 
  
 
b. Guest bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum rate of 0.05 spaces 
per unit, up to a maximum of 50 spaces. Parking spaces shall be provided 
through Inverted U and/or artistic racks located near the community 
center and/or clubhouse and open space areas 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. 
 
  
 
c. A bicycle repair station (“fix it station”) shall be provided and maintained 
on site within an amenity area or 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 standard repair tools 
affixed to the station, a tire gauge and pump affixed to the base of the 
station or the ground, and a bicycle repair stand which allows pedals and 
wheels to spin freely while making adjustments to the bike. 
 
  
 
D. BICYCLE PARKING SHALL BE SHADED AT 100%.  
 
 
11. 
A minimum of 5% of the required parking spaces shall be EV Capable. 
 
 
12. 
A 5-foot-wide detached sidewalk separated by a minimum 8-foot landscape strip 
shall be constructed along the south side of Dobbins Road, adjacent to the 
development and planted with minimum 2-inch caliper, single-trunk, large 
canopy, drought-tolerant shade trees planted 25 feet on center or in equivalent 
groupings. Where utility conflicts exist, the developer shall work with the 
Planning and Development Department on an alternative design solution 
consistent with a pedestrian environment. 
 
 
13. 
All existing overhead power lines along Dobbins Road shall be undergrounded. 
The developer shall coordinate with the affected power company for design and 
approval.    
 
 
14. 
THE DEVELOPER SHALL SUBMIT A TRAFFIC ANALYSIS TO THE CITY 
FOR THIS DEVELOPMENT. THE TIA SHALL INCLUDE TURN LANE 
ANALYSIS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE STREET PLANNING AND 
DESIGN GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY. NO PRELIMINARY 
APPROVAL OF PLANS SHALL BE GRANTED UNTIL THE STUDY HAS 
BEEN APPROVED BY THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT 
AND THE LEFT-HAND TURN ISSUE IS RESOLVED.

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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona  85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
15. 
GENERAL CONFORMANCE TO THE PROPOSED STRIPING PLAN 
PROVIDED TO THE COMMITTEE ON DECEMBER 11, 2023, AS APPROVED 
BY THE STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
16. 
THE SPEED LIMIT INSIDE THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED 15 
MILES PER HOUR. 
 
 
14.  
17. 
The developer shall construct all streets 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.   
 
 
15. 
18. 
Prior to final site plan approval, the property owner shall record documents that 
disclose to purchasers of property or tenants within the development(s) the 
existence and operational characteristics of nearby existing ranchettes and 
animal privilege private properties that may cause adverse noise, odors, dust, 
and other externalities. The form and content of such documents shall be 
reviewed and approved by the City prior to recordation. This disclosure shall also 
be provided in the leasing documents in a section titled “nuisances”. 
 
 
16. 
19. 
The property owner shall record documents that disclose the existence, and 
operational characteristics of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to future owners or 
tenants of the property. The form and content of such documents shall be 
according to the templates and instructions provided which have been reviewed 
and approved by the City Attorney. 
 
 
17. 
20. 
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. 
 
Staff comments regarding VPC Recommendation:  
 
The Street Transportation Department does not support the Laveen Village Planning 
Committee’s recommendation to add Stipulation No. 15 because the stipulated striping 
plan has not been reviewed or approved by the Department.