Title
Modification of Stipulation Request for Ratification of July 16, 2025, Planning Hearing Officer Action - PHO-10-25--Z-287-85-8 - Southwest Corner of Hohokam Expressway (48th Street) and University Drive - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to approve the Planning Hearing Officer's recommendation without further hearing by the City Council on matters heard by the Planning Hearing Officer on July 16, 2025. This ratification requires formal action only.
Report
Summary
Application: PHO-10-25--Z-287-85-8
Existing Zoning: C-2 M-R
Acreage: 2.54
Owner: Lalita Investments, LLC and Soleil Conference Center LLC
Applicant/Representative: Gerald Kessler
Proposal:
1. Request to modify Stipulation 1 regarding general conformance to the site plan date stamped July 6, 2007.
2. Request to modify Stipulation 7 regarding general conformance to the elevations date stamped July 6, 2007.
VPC Action: The South Mountain Village Committee heard this request on July 8, 2025 and recommended approval by a vote of 14-0.
PHO Action: The Planning Hearing Officer recommended approval with modifications and additional stipulations.
Location
Southwest corner of Hohokam Expressway (48th Street) and University Drive.
Council District: 8
Parcel Address: N/A
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Planning and Development Department.