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ITEM 4 |
Planning & Zoning Commission Memorandum Development Services Memo No. PZ22-005
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Date: |
January 19, 2022 |
To: |
Planning and Zoning Commission |
Thru: |
Kevin Mayo, Planning Administrator David de la Torre, Planning Manager |
From: |
Lauren Schumann, Planning Senior Program Manager |
Subject: |
PLH21-0058/ PLT21-0054 Germann & Hamilton Industrial Park |
Request: |
Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for site layout and building architecture for three flex industrial buildings Preliminary Plat approval |
Location: |
Northeast corner of Germann Road and Hamilton Street |
Applicant: |
Charles Huellmantel; Huellmantel Affiliates |
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Proposed Motion: |
Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Preliminary Development Plan PLH21-0058 Germann & Hamilton Industrial Park for site layout and building architecture for three flex industrial buildings on approximately 16.3 acres, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning staff. Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Preliminary Plat PLT21-0054 Germann & Hamilton Industrial Park, subject to the condition as recommended by Planning staff. |
Background Data: |
- Approximately 16.3 acres
- Subject site zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) for light industrial (I-1) uses in 2001, case included parcel to east zoned for self-storage facility
- Separate PDP required for subject site
- Project consist of three flex industrial buildings allowing for a mix of light industrial uses and ancillary offices
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Surrounding Land Use Data: |
North |
Future Armstrong Way; then unincorporated agricultural |
South |
Germann Road then City of Chandler's Tumbleweed Park |
East |
Self storage facility and City of Chandler facility |
West |
Unincorporated waste transfer facility |
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Proposed Business Operations (for Use Permit) or Proposed Development (for PDP) |
Building Square Footage |
301,994 total square feet
Building A: 75,256 square feet
Building B: 108,596 square feet
Building C: 118,142 square feet
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Building Height |
Maximum Building Height 45 Feet; provided heights range from 45-42 feet |
Number of Dock Doors |
Approximately 28 doors per building (4 at grade and 23 dock); 81 total |
Parking Spaces Required |
343 spaces |
Parking Spaces Provided |
353 spaces; allowing for approximately 20% office |
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Review and Recommendation: |
The three proposed flex industrial buildings allow for a mix of uses including manufacturing, research and development, and office. Generally ancillary uses such as office and retail showroom are limited to occupy ten percent of a building within industrial development unless noted; the proposal requests up to 20 percent office and/or retail showroom accordingly to comply with available parking. The request was reviewed for compliance with the design standards established within the Chandler Airpark Area Plan (CAAP), which was recently updated and approved by the City Council in October 2021. A mix of materials are proposed including metal canopies with wood-like soffits, metal accents using perforated panels or blades, variety of window shapes, and mix of colors were used to enhance the proposed architecture. All rears of buildings are internalized to the site to screen all dock doors from view of adjacent streets. A shaded outdoor seating area is provided for each building with landscaping and on-site pedestrian pathways connecting all buildings. In short, the proposed development complies with CAAP's design guidelines that aim for higher level of design and quality materials in industrial developments. The development of this property will enhance the area by completing Armstrong Way from Hamilton Street east to McQueen Road. The landscaping, walls, entrances, and building elevations adjacent to future streets were thoroughly reviewed to align with goals from the CAAP. Hamilton Street is envisioned to be a collector street to reduce truck traffic along McQueen Road. A center identification sign will be located at the intersection of Germann Road and Hamilton Street with date palms. Planning staff has reviewed the request and supports the proposal citing consistency with the General Plan and Chandler Airpark Area Plan, thus recommending Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval subject to conditions. Airport Commission Conflict Evaluation Airport Commission meeting January 12, 2022 Move to find no conflict with existing or planned airport uses. In Favor: 7 Opposed 0 |
Public / Neighborhood Notification |
- This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code.
- A neighborhood notice was sent in lieu of a neighborhood meeting due to lack of adjacent residential properties.
- As of the writing of this memo, Planning staff is not aware of any concerns or opposition to the request.
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Recommended Conditions of Approval |
Preliminary Development Plan Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, subject to the following conditions:
- Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Development Booklet, entitled “Germann & Hamilton Industrial Park” and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH21-0058, modified by such conditions included at the time the Booklet was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified or supplemented by the Chandler City Council.
- Compliance with original conditions adopted by the City Council as Ordinance No. 3229 in case DVR00-0028 Germann Commerce Center, except as modified by condition herein.
- The landscaping shall be maintained at a level consistent with or better than at the time of planting.
- Sign packages, including free-standing signs as well as wall-mounted signs, shall be designed in coordination with landscape plans, planting materials, storm water retention requirements, and utility pedestals, so as not to create problems with sign visibility or prompt the removal of required landscape materials.
- Signage shall follow all applicable criteria of the City of Chandler Sign Code, unless noted within the Development Booklet.
- Fifty percent of the trees planted along the arterial streets shall be a minimum of 36-inch box and 12-feet in height at the time of planting.
- All mechanical equipment, including HVAC, utility meters, etc. shall be screened from view by material(s) that are architecturally integrated and consistent with the proposed buildings.
- Preliminary Development Plan approval does not constitute Final Development Plan approval; compliance with the details required by all applicable codes and conditions of the City of Chandler and this Preliminary Development Plan shall apply.
- A minimum of one electric vehicle charging station shall be provided at each building.
Preliminary Plat Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to the following condition:
- Approval by the City Engineer and Planning Administrator with regard to the details of all submittals required by code or condition.
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