The Phoenix City Council approved a modification to the rezoning stipulations for 356 W. Broadway Road, located at the northeast corner of 6th Avenue and Broadway Road. The amendment specifically removes Stipulation 6, which required the undergrounding and relocation of existing irrigation facilities. The request was initially reviewed by the South Mountain Village Planning Committee, which recommended denial as filed but approval with modifications by a vote of 11-3. The Planning Hearing Officer subsequently took the case under advisement and later recommended denial as filed with a modification. This reconsideration and final approval ensure that the property owner is not required to relocate irrigation facilities, potentially reducing development costs for this affordable housing project.
This decision facilitates the development of affordable housing by removing costly infrastructure requirements. The modification helps streamline the construction process while supporting low-income housing initiatives in Phoenix.