Title
Amend City Code - Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Downtown Code Warehouse Height and Density Text Amendment - Z-TA-3-16 (Ordinance G-6286)
Description
Request to hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment for the following item and to consider adopting the Downtown, Aviation, Economy and Innovation Subcommittee recommendation along with the related Ordinance.
Report
Summary
The intent of this amendment to the Downtown Code is to address the need to allow for greater height and density in the Warehouse Character Area as well as addressing setback/stepback requirements. The request will increase the height designation for the parcels from 35 and 40 feet to 80 feet (140 feet with bonus), and allow for unlimited density from the current 14.5 and 29 dwelling units per acre.
Application: Z-TA-3-16
Request: Downtown Code Warehouse Height and Density Text Amendment
Proposal: Amend Chapter 12, Section 1202 (Regulating Maps) to allow for greater height and density in the Warehouse Character Area as well as addressing setback and stepback requirements. The request will increase the height designation for the parcels from 35 and 40 feet to 80 feet (140 feet with bonus), and allow for unlimited density from the current 14.5 and 29 dwelling units per acre.
Applicant: City of Phoenix Planning Commission
Representative: City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department
Staff: Approval
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Central City Village Planning Committee reviewed this request on Dec. 12, 2016 and recommended approval by a vote of 12-3-1 (One member declared a conflict). The Planning Commission heard this case on Jan. 5, 2017 and recommended approval as recommended by the Central City Village Planning Committee. The Downtown, Aviation, Economy and Innovation Subcommittee heard this request on Feb. 22, 2017 and recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
Location
District 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Planning and Development Department.