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ITEM 9 |
City Council Memorandum Development Services Memo No. 22-029
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Date: |
May 23, 2022 |
To: |
Mayor and Council |
Thru: |
Joshua H. Wright, City Manager Andy Bass, Deputy City Manager Derek D. Horn, Development Services Director |
From: |
Harley Mehlhorn, Planner |
Subject: |
PLH21-0097 House for the Moore Family Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 5017 |
Request: |
Rezoning from Multifamily Residential District (MF-2) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for Single-Family Residential |
Location: |
South of the southwest corner of California and Chicago streets |
Applicant: |
Brian Moore, AIA |
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Proposed Motion: |
Move City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5017 approving PLH21-0097 House for the Moore Family, Rezoning from Multifamily Residential District (MF-2) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for Single-Family Residential, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission. |
Background Data: |
- Approximately 0.16-acre parcel
- Parcel is currently vacant, zoned MF-2
- Part of original Chandler Townsite Block 1 Plat
- Although the entire block is zoned MF-2 for multi-family residential, it is developed as single-family residential.
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Surrounding Land Use Data: |
North |
MF-2, used for Single Family |
South |
MF-2, used for Single Family |
East |
California Street, then MF-2, used for Single Family |
West |
Alley, then a vacant MF-2 parcel |
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General Plan and Area Plan Designations: |
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Existing |
Proposed |
General Plan |
Neighborhoods |
No change |
South Arizona Avenue Corridor Area Plan (SAZACAP) |
Low Density Residential with a Future Growth Area Designation |
No Change |
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Proposed Development |
Lot Size |
7,131 Sq. Ft. |
Livable Area |
2,300 Sq. Ft. |
Livable Area Setbacks |
Front: 16' North Side: 10' South Side: 5' Rear: 20' |
Porch Canopy Setbacks |
Front: 6' 11" North side: 3' South Side: 5' Rear: 20' |
Maximum Lot Coverage |
55% |
Height |
Single story 23' top of ridge 17' midpoint of slope |
Site Access |
Vehicular access through alley Pedestrian access off California Street |
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Review and Recommendation |
The MF-2 zoning district permits a single-family home to be developed with Council approval of a Use Permit. Instead of applying for a Use Permit, the applicant is requesting to rezone to PAD, which allows the applicant to request reduced setbacks. Under a Use Permit, a front setback of 25 feet would have been required. Since this setback accommodates the depth of a parking space, it typically results in a garage-prominent site design which can conflict with the pedestrian-oriented goals of the South Arizona Avenue Corridor Area Plan (SAZACAP). By requesting to rezone, the applicant is able to propose a 16-foot setback to livable space and a 6' 11" setback to the covered porch element. This feature helps provide a safer and more comfortable sidewalk by accommodating a direct pedestrian connection to the home, orienting the articulated building façade to the street, and shifting the massing of the building towards the frontage. These elements align with the goals of SAZACAP's future growth area for a more urban feel that activates the frontage implicitly, while still being cognizant of scale to be compatible with surrounding land uses. Further, the proposed site layout and building design are consistent with the surrounding neighborhood in quality and scale even while utilizing differing materials. The proposed home is single-story and features vehicular access off of the alley and pedestrian access off of California Street. Staff finds the proposal to be consistent with the goals of the General Plan and SAZACAP and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval. |
Public / Neighborhood Notification |
- This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code.
- A neighborhood meeting sign was posted on the site and on social media via NextDoor.
- A neighborhood meeting was held on March 16, 2022, at which two neighbors attended and had general questions regarding the proposal, both attendees were neutral as to the status of the project.
- As of the writing of this memo, Planning staff is not aware of any opposition to this request.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Vote Report |
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of April 20, 2022 Motion to recommend approval: In Favor: 5 Absent: 1 (Chair Heumann) |
Recommended Conditions of Approval |
Ordinance No. 5017 was introduced and tentatively adopted on May 12, 2022 Planning staff find the request is in compliance with the General Plan and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approve Rezoning from MF-2 to PAD for single-family residential, subject to the following conditions:
- Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the conceptual exhibits, entitled "Conceptual Exhibits" kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH21-0097, modified by such conditions included at the time the rezoning was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified or supplemented by Chandler City Council.
- The homebuilder/lot developer shall provide a written disclosure statement, for the signature of any potential buyer, acknowledging that the property is located adjacent to or nearby the “Entertainment District” which may contain land uses that create adverse noise and other externalities. The “Purchase Contracts” and the property deed shall include a disclosure statement outlining that the site is adjacent to the Entertainment District. The responsibility for notice rests with the homebuilder/lot developer, and shall not be construed as an absolute guarantee by the City of Chandler for receiving such notice.
- Developer shall provide all required right-of-way dedications and/or easements as determined by the Development Services Director at the time of construction plan review.
- Developer shall complete construction of all required off-site street improvements including but not limited to paving, landscaping, curb, gutter and sidewalks, median improvements and street lighting to achieve conformance with City codes, standard details, and design manuals.
- Landscaping in all rights-of-way shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner. Additionally, hardscape improvements located behind the sidewalk and within the right-of-way shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner.
- Minimum setbacks shall be as provided below:
Setback |
Distance |
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16' to front facade/livable space 6' 11" to covered porch overhang |
North Side |
10' to livable space 3' to covered porch overhang |
South Side |
5' |
Rear |
20' |
- Maximum lot coverage shall be 55%
- Maximum building height shall be 25 feet
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