Title
Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption - Rezoning Application Z-91-25-6 (Arcadia Motor Club PUD) - Approximately 320 Feet West of the Southwest Corner of 54th Street and Thomas Road (Ordinance G-7473) - District 6
Description
Request to hold a public hearing and amend the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance, Section 601, the Zoning Map of the City of Phoenix, by adopting Rezoning Application Z-91-25-6 and rezone the site from R-5 (Multifamily Residence District - Restricted Commercial) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) to allow a self-service storage facility and R-5 uses.
Report
Summary
Current Zoning: R-5
Proposed Zoning: PUD
Acreage: 1.45
Proposal: Self-service storage facility and R-5 uses
Owner: 5301 East Thomas Rd LLC
Applicant: GO Industrial, LLC
Representative: Mike Maerowitz, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to stipulations.
VPC Information Only: The Camelback East Village Planning Committee heard this item on September 9, 2025, for information only.
VPC Action: The Camelback East Village Planning Committee heard this item on November 4, 2025, and recommended approval, per the staff recommendation, by a vote of 17-1.
PC Action: The Planning Commission heard this item on December 4, 2025, and recommended approval, per the Camelback East Village Planning Committee recommendation, by a vote of 5-4.
The Planning Commission recommendation was appealed by a community member. A public hearing is required for this item.
Location
Approximately 320 feet west of the southwest corner of 54th Street and Thomas Road
Council District: 6
Parcel Address: 5303 E. Thomas Road
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Planning and Development Department.