Attachment E - PC Summary - Z-55-23-8.pdf

City of Phoenix — Formal (2024-02-07)

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REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 
January 4, 2024 
ITEM NO: 14 
DISTRICT NO.: 8
SUBJECT:
Application #: 
Z-55-23-8 (Continued from December 7, 2023)
Location: 
Approximately 1,170 feet west of the southwest corner of 35th Glen and 
Dobbins Road 
From:
R1-10
To:
R-2
Acreage:
7.18
Proposal:
Multifamily residential
Applicant: 
Brennan Ray, Burch and Cracchiolo, PA 
Owner: 
RG LIV Laveen, LLC (c/o Mark Singerman) 
Representative: 
Brennan Ray, Burch and Cracchiolo, PA 
ACTIONS: 
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations. 
Village Planning Committee (VPC) Recommendation: 
Laveen 11/13/2023 Continued. Vote: 7-1.  
Laveen 12/11/2023 Approval, per the staff recommendation with a modification and additional 
stipulations. Vote: 5-2.  
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the staff memo dated January 2, 2024.  
Motion Discussion: N/A 
Motion details: Commissioner Perez made a MOTION to approve Z-55-23-8, per the staff memo 
dated January 2, 2024. 
 
Maker: Perez 
 
Second: Gorraiz 
 
Vote: 7-0 
Absent: Mangum 
Opposition Present: Yes  
Findings: 
1.
The proposal will develop vacant property and provide a high quality multifamily
residential development and help alleviate the housing shortage in Phoenix.
2.
The proposal contains enhanced standards that will result in a more walkable, shaded
and pedestrian-friendly environment. The proposal will provide increased shade which
will help to reduce the urban heat island effect.
3.
As stipulated, the proposed development will include development and design
standards, such as landscaping and open space to mitigate impacts to the surrounding
properties.
ATTACHMENT E

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 
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. 
 
 
15. 
GENERAL CONFORMANCE TO THE PROPOSED STRIPING PLAN PROVIDED TO 
THE COMMITTEE ON DECEMBER 11, 2023, AS APPROVED BY THE STREET 
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. 
 
 
16. 
15. 
THE SPEED LIMIT INSIDE THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED 15 MILES 
PER HOUR. 
 
 
14.  
17. 
16. 
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. 
17. 
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. 
18. 
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. 
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. 
 
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