Attachment D - PC Memo - Z-62-19-4.pdf

To:
City of Phoenix Planning Commission
Date:
September 29, 2020
From:
Nick Klimek
Planner II* Village
Subject:
BACK UP TO ITEM 9 (Z-62-19-4) – APPROXIMATELY 135 FEET SOUTH OF 
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 17TH AVENUE AND DENTON LANE 
This memo is to provide an updated site plan for Rezoning Case No. Z-62-19-4 based on 
concerns raised through the public hearing process regarding the proposed height of the 
buildings along 17th Avenue relative to the shallow setbacks from the street right-of-way. 
On August 25, 2020, the Alhambra Village Planning Committee recommended approval of
Z-62-19-4 by a 10-4 vote.  During this meeting, concerns were expressed regarding height 
and street setbacks.
Following the Alhambra Village Planning Committee meeting, the applicant held an
additional virtual neighborhood meeting on September 22nd to provide a revised site plan 
in response to concerns. The meeting on September 22nd was attended by 4 members of 
the public.
On September 22, 2020, the applicant submitted a revised site plan in response to 
neighborhood and committee comments to staff. The revised site plan depicts a 15-foot 
building setback from the 17th Avenue right-of-way to allow additional space for 
landscaping.
Staff is supportive of the changes to the site plan which will advance the intent of the 
Walkable Urban Code by promoting vegetative streetscapes and shaded sidewalks. The 
staff recommendation has not changed, and the proposed increased setback is aligned 
with the intent of Stipulation No. 1 which focuses on promoting trees between the sidewalk 
and building fronts. 
EXHIBITS
Site Plan date stamped September 21, 2020 (5 pages)
Attachment D