The City Council approved an exception to zoning stipulations for Phoenix Airport Center, LLC. The development includes two industrial buildings totaling 357,721 square feet and requires constructing public open spaces near 12th and Elwood streets. Improvements in the public space include landscaping, pedestrian paths, seating, and structural shade, with a public access easement maintained by the developer. The City indemnifies the developer for claims related to City negligence on the public access easement but holds the developer responsible for routine maintenance.
This decision facilitates industrial development while incorporating public open spaces, balancing economic growth and community access.