Attachment C - VPC Summary - Z-50-23-4.pdf

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-50-23-4
Date of VPC Meeting 
November 6, 2023 
Request From 
R1-6 and R-5 
Request To 
WU T4:3 MT  
Proposal 
Townhomes  
Location 
Northeast corner of 3rd Street and Cheery Lynn Road 
VPC Recommendation 
Denial 
VPC Vote 
7-4
VPC DISCUSSION: 
One member of the public registered in opposition, wishing to speak. 
STAFF PRESENTATION: 
John Roanhorse, staff provided an overview of the proposal including the history, 
context, location, size, applicable policy areas, existing and the proposed zoning and 
General Plan designation and the surrounding land uses. Mr. Roanhorse displayed the 
site plan, building elevations, conceptual plans and anticipated streetscape 
improvements. Mr. Roanhorse presented the staff analysis and findings. Mr. Roanhorse 
noted that staff recommended approval of the proposal with stipulations. 
APPLICANT PRESENTATION: 
Kristjan Sigurdsson with K&I Homes, LLC introduced himself and provided 
background information on the multifamily development. Mr. Sigurdsson discussed the 
rezoning request noting the existing location and context of the area. Mr. Sigurdsson 
noted the existing residences and streetscape characteristics of the area and provided 
details on the proposals design, square footage and architectural style. Mr. Sigurdsson 
displayed conceptual drawings to show existing building colors, landscaping, driveways, 
and garage parking from various views. Mr. Sigurdsson stated the development would 
include three buildings each with five units at with a height of two stories. Mr. 
Sigurdsson said that each unit would have a two-car garage and guest parking would 
be accommodated on the street. Mr. Sigurdsson stated that the buildings have a 
farmhouse with a midcentury influence and draws on some features from the 
surrounding buildings. Mr. Sigurdsson stated that open space would be provided in a 
landscaped courtyard area off Cherry Lynn Road which will also be an entry feature to 
two of the buildings.    
ATTACHMENT C

Encanto Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-50-23-4 
November 6, 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: 
 
Committee Member George asked about the price point for the residential units. Mr. 
Sigurdsson responded that the units would be rental units and would not be for sale.   
 
Committee Member Jewett asked about existing homes on the proposed development 
site and if the applicant was aware of the residential price point. Mr. Sigurdsson 
responded that he was not certain but could consider the land value for the location and 
the homes were older and deteriorating.  
 
Committee Member Jewett asked about bicycle parking in the development and noted 
there are individual unit patios. Mr. Sigurdsson responded that each unit does have a 
garage to store bicycles and there will be guest bicycle parking on 3rd Street and near 
the entry on Cherry Lynn Road which is more than is required. Mr. Sigurdsson stated 
that development will also include electric vehicle available parking in the garages as 
stipulated. Committee Member Jewett asked if the development would include recycling 
service for the residents. Mr. Sigurdsson responded that recycling service will be 
available, and pickup will be provided from the alley.  
 
Committee Member Perez asked the applicant how they will respond to the 
stipulations and how the site will be accessed and where curb cuts will be made. Mr. 
Sigurdsson responded that there are curb cuts for every lot along 3rd Street which will 
be reduced to two. Committee Member Perez asked about access from the alley along 
the north side of the property. Mr. Sigurdsson responded there will be a wall along the 
alley which will be paved as part of the development which will allow automobile access 
from the alley to 3rd Street. Committee Member Perez asked about stormwater 
management and if there will be underground retention on the site. Mr. Sigurdsson 
responded that the site would accommodate first flush requirements and a 20-foot-wide 
retention is included on the east side of the development. Mr. Sigurdsson stated that the 
retention area will include shade coverage which is stipulated and addressed each of 
the stipulations. Committee Member Perez asked about the utility connections for the 
existing single-family residences. Mr. Sigurdsson responded that each existing home 
has utility access from the street.              
 
Committee Member Schiller asked about the proposal’s unit price and what the 
anticipated rental rates may be. Mr. Sigurdsson responded that this is not known 
considering how long construction may take and possible market changes. Committee 
Member Schiller asked if the proposal was a fully gated community. Mr. Sigurdsson 
responded that there are gates for access to the two buildings from the street and alley 
and there are security concerns in the neighborhood. 
 
Acting Chair Kleinman noted that the development would be available as rental units 
and was that a consideration in determining the density. Mr. Sigurdsson responded 
that the intent was to build townhomes with garaged parking and the proposed design 
was the most responsive for the area.

Encanto Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-50-23-4 
November 6, 2023 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
 
Committee Member Schiller asked if the units were three bedrooms and if a family 
had more than two cars where would they be expected to park. Mr. Sigurdsson 
responded that it is unlikely that rental residents would have more than two cars.   
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS: 
 
Dale Barr introduced himself and noted he has been a resident of Midtown for 30 years. 
Mr. Barr stated that he has seen various townhomes developed in the area with 
increased street parking that is not being counted and it is assumed that residents will 
park in their dedicated spaces. Mr. Barr stated this is typically not what happens and 
residents park on the street and new developments should include driveways. Mr. Barr 
said that a new townhouse in the area was constructed with garages and the residents 
do park on the street. Mr. Sigurdsson responded that each unit has garage parking for 
residents. Acting Chair Kleinman stated that with developments that include garages 
they are frequently used for storage and residents end up parking on the street and 
asked if they were considering how parking would be accommodated. Mr. Sigurdsson 
responded the residents will park in their designated garages which are about 500 
square feet that can accommodate storage and parking.      
      
APPLICANT RESPONSE: 
 
Mr. Sigurdsson stated he had no additional comments in response to the public 
comments. 
 
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION:  
 
Committee Member Perez respectfully stated that she was concerned with the 
applicants’ response to the public’s concern about who lives in the community, and 
which may not be responsive to future residents. Committee Member Perez asked the 
applicant how much experience they have because there is some concern with the 
aesthetics of the development, and it does not fit into the neighborhood and does not 
accommodate the housing group and the proposal will not do much for the local 
community. Mr. Sigurdsson expressed an apology for any unintended information and 
stated his experience with a development on 12th Street and Highland Avenue, a 34-
unit development and several multifamily projects in other parts of the city and in 
Tempe, Scottsdale, and Gilbert. Committee Member Perez asked about the aesthetic of 
the development and how they came up with the design for the area. Mr. Sigurdsson 
stated the development did respond to the area and design can be a matter of opinion 
and the area does have various architectural styles. Committee Member Perez asked if 
the applicant conducted any outreach to the community. Mr. Sigurdsson responded that 
they did conduct an outreach meeting but only one person attended who was in favor of 
the proposal. Committee Member Perez asked if any variances would be required for 
the design. Mr. Sigurdsson responded that no variances would be required.

Encanto Village Planning Committee Meeting Summary 
Z-50-23-4 
November 6, 2023 
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City of Phoenix • Planning & Development Department 
200 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor • Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611 • (602) 262-6882 
Committee Member Procaccini asked if the developer owns the existing single-family 
homes where the new units will be developed and do the current tenants have leases. 
Mr. Kristopher Rigsby, the project owner and developer, responded that the residents 
are on a month-to-month basis. Committee Member Procaccini noted that with the 
housing shortage is there a schedule for moving forward. Mr. Rigsby responded that 
with all the drawings and requirements activity would not begin until late 2024. Mr. 
Sigurdsson stated that residents would not be forced to move, and they are aware of 
the proposed development.      
 
Acting Chair Kleinman asked if the Committee was ready to proceed with a motion on 
the proposed case and no other questions were stated.  
 
Motion  
 
Committee Member Jayson Matthews motioned to recommend denial of Z-50-23-4 
stating there were two issues: first, that the development is intended to be a rental 
property not owner-occupied property which is a concern, and second, parking will 
impact the local neighborhood. Committee Member G. G. George seconded the 
motion.    
 
Vote 
 
7-4; motion to recommend denial of Z-50-23-4 passes with Committee Members 
Doescher, George, Jewett, Matthews, Perez, Schiller, and Montaño Searles in favor; 
with Committee Members Cardenas, Procaccini, Tedhams and Kleinman opposed. 
 
STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING VPC RECOMMENDATIONS: 
 
None.