Planning Commission

Thursday, November 5, 2020 · 6:00 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix Planning Commission reviewed several rezoning and development proposals that could add new housing and commercial spaces across different parts of the city. Key discussions included potential residential developments in areas like 107th Avenue and Southern Avenue, and amendments to existing planned unit developments.

Key Decisions

  • Residential Development at 107th Avenue and Southern Avenue Recommended for Approval
  • Alwun House PUD Amendment for Mobile Vending and Agricultural Uses Recommended for Approval
  • Kierland Area Planned Unit Developments for Office and Residential Spaces Recommended for Approval
  • Human Services Campus Special Permit Expansion Recommended for Approval
  • 2021 Planning Commission Leadership Discussed

Agenda

  1. Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Planning Commission, and to the general public, that the Planning Commission will hold a meeting open to the public.
  2. 20-2747 OPTIONS TO ACCESS THIS MEETING Call-in to listen to the live meeting: Dial (602) 666-0783, enter meeting access code 126 646 9109 #, and press # again when prompted for attendee ID. Observe the live meeting virtually. Register for the event at: https://cityofphoenixpdd.webex.com/cityofphoenixpdd/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec52f50f85388472c4c423adf5294df9e Submit a comment on an agenda item: - Send your comments to: pdd.planningcomm@phoenix.gov - By: 6:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020. - Indicate: Item number and Case number (Staff will make every effort to accommodate requests to speak submitted beyond the 48-hour period. Due to the added demands of facilitating the virtual environment for the public, applicants and other staff members, we cannot consider any request less than six business hours before the start of the meeting.) Register to Speak on an agenda item: Register to speak at: https://cityofphoenixpdd.webex.com/cityofphoenixpdd/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec52f50f85388472c4c423adf5294df9e - By: 6:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020 If speaking by phone only, please call (602) 534-2864 or email pdd.planningcomm@phoenix.gov by 6:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020.
    Information Only
  3. CALL TO ORDER
  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  5. 1 For Approval or Correction of the Planning Commission hearing minutes of September 3, 2020.
    Minutes
  6. 2 For Approval or Correction of the Planning Commission hearing minutes of October 1, 2020.
    Minutes
  7. CONTINUANCES AND WITHDRAWALS
  8. 3 Application #: Z-TA-7-20 Proposal: Amend Chapter 7, Section 705.2.G.4. to update criteria for digital conversions of nonconforming off-premise signs. Applicant: City of Phoenix, Planning Commission Representative: City of Phoenix, Planning Development Department
    Zoning Continuances and Withdrawals
  9. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS AND COMPANION REZONING CASES
  10. 5 Application #: GPA-EST-1-20-7 (Companion Case Z-1-20-7) Location: Southeast corner of 107th Avenue and Southern Avenue Acreage: 69.33 Proposal: Map Amendment to Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre From: Residential 1 to 2 dwelling units per acre and Parks/Open Space - Public To: Residential 3.5 to 5 dwelling units per acre Owner: Empire Residential Communities Fund IV, LLC Applicant: Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. Representative: Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.
    Zoning GPA and Companion Rezoning Cases
  11. 6 Application #: Z-1-20-7 (Companion Case GPA-EST-1-20-7) Location: Southeast corner of 107th Avenue and Southern Avenue Acreage: 65.75 Proposal: Single-family residential Existing Zoning/From: S-1 and RE-43 Proposed Zoning/To: R1-10 Owner: Empire Residential Communities Fund IV, LLC Applicant: Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. Representative: Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.
    Zoning GPA and Companion Rezoning Cases
  12. REZONING CASES
  13. 7 Application #: Z-27-A-11-8 (Alwun House PUD) Location: Northeast corner of 12th Street and Roosevelt Street Acreage: 1.01 Proposal: Major Amendment to the Alwun House Planned Unit Development to allow mobile vending, agricultural uses, and retail sales. Existing Zoning: PUD and PUD HP ACOD Proposed Zoning: PUD and PUD HP ACOD Owner: Alwun House Foundation Applicant: Alwun House Foundation Representative: Michael Maerowitz, Gammage & Burnham, PLC
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
  14. 8 Application #: Z-8-19-8 (MCP Holdings/ELS PUD) Location: Approximately 550 feet east of the southeast corner of 32nd Street and Southern Avenue Acreage: 14.81 Proposal: Planned Unit Development to allow a landscaping contractor facility and nursery. Existing Zoning: S-1 BAOD Proposed Zoning: PUD BAOD Owner: MCP Holdings, LC Applicant: Gilmore Planning and Landscape Architecture Representative: Jack Gilmore, Gilmore Planning and Landscape Architecture
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
  15. 9 Application #: Z-36-A-19-6 (44 Camelback PUD) Location: Northwest corner of 44th Street and Camelback Road Acreage: 17.72 Proposal: Planned Unit Development Major Amendment to allow multifamily residential in LUA E and updates to associated development standards, and add a supplement to the design guidelines for LUA H. Existing Zoning: PUD Proposed Zoning: PUD Owner: Camel Square, LLC and Suns Legacy Properties, LLC Applicant: Ed Bull, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. Representative: Ed Bull, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
  16. 10 Application #: Z-6-20-2 (Optima 15615 PUD) Location: Approximately 750 feet north of the northeast corner of 71st Street and Kierland Boulevard Acreage: 1.51 Proposal: Planned Unit Development to allow multifamily residential and commercial. Existing Zoning: C-2 PCD Proposed Zoning: PUD Owner: Phoenix 71st Street, LLC Applicant: Optima Representative: Nick Wood, Esq., Snell & Wilmer, LLP
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
  17. 11 Application #: Z-14-20-2 (Kierland Sky PUD) Location: Southeast corner of Kierland Boulevard and Marilyn Road Acreage: 7.80 Proposal: Planned Unit Development to allow office with minor commercial uses. Existing Zoning: CP/GCP PCD Proposed Zoning: PUD Owner: Kierland Sky, LLC., Ted Akiba Applicant: Larry Lazarus, Lazarus and Silvyn P.C. Representative: Larry Lazarus, Lazarus and Silvyn P.C.
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
  18. 12 Application #: Z-42-20-2 Location: Northeast and southeast corners of Black Canyon Highway and the Dynamite Boulevard alignment Acreage: 11.01 Proposal: Multifamily Residential Existing Zoning: S-1 Proposed Zoning: R-3A Owner: Fortress RV Storage, LLC Applicant: DHI Communities Representative: Nick Wood, Esq., Snell & Wilmer, LLP
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
  19. 13 Application #: Z-SP-2-19-7 Location: Southeast corner of 13th Avenue and Madison Street Acreage: 14.53 Proposal: Modify the Special Permit area of the Human Services Campus to include Andre House and to allow for an increase in the maximum number of beds. The Special Permit is to allow homeless shelter, charitable dining hall, and food service uses. Existing Zoning: C-3 HP-L CMOD, A-1 HP-L CMOD, A-1 SP CMOD, and A-1 CMOD Proposed Zoning: A-1 SP CMOD Owner: Human Services Campus Inc., et al Applicant: Andy Jochums, Beus Gilbert, PLLC Representative: Paul Gilbert, Beus Gilbert, PLLC
    Zoning Ordinance & Public Hearing
  20. OTHER BUSINESS
  21. 14 Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the 2021 Planning Commission Schedule.
    Discussion and Possible Action
  22. 15 Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the election of the 2021 Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
    Discussion and Possible Action
  23. 16 Presentation, discussion and possible initiation of General Plan Amendments for a Mixed Use (Industrial / Commerce/Business Park) land use map designation on approximately 325 acres at the southeast corner of 19th Avenue and Alameda Road, and approximately 131 acres at approximately 1,320 feet south of the southeast corner of 7th Street and Happy Valley Road.
    Discussion and Possible Action
  24. 17 Presentation, discussion and possible initiation of rezoning cases for Planned Unit Development zoning on approximately 325 acres at the southeast corner of 19th Avenue and Alameda Road, and approximately 131 acres at approximately 1,320 feet south of the southeast corner of 7th Street and Happy Valley Road.
    Discussion and Possible Action
  25. 18 COMMISSION MEMBER REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION, FOLLOW-UP ON FUTURE ITEMS, AS WELL AS COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA.
    Information Only
  26. NEXT STEPS/FUTURE MEETINGS
  27. 20-2812 If appealed, the City Council public hearing for Z-36-A-19-6 will be held on November 18, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. If not appealed, the ordinance/resolution adoption will be on November 18, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Both will either be held virtually or in the City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street. The City Council public hearing for GPA-EST-1-20-7 and Z-1-20-7 will be held on December 2, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. either virtually or in the City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street. For other cases if appealed, the City Council public hearing will be held on December 2, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. For cases not appealed, the ordinance/resolution adoption will be on December 2, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Both will either be held virtually or in the City Council Chambers, 200 West Jefferson Street. To confirm meeting locations above and to participate, see the City Council Meetings website at: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/publicmeetings/city-council-meetings.
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  28. ADJOURN