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Rezoning from R-O to C-1 Approved for Office and Coffee Shop Project at 39th Avenue and Cactus Road

  • When: 2025/07/02
  • Address: 3919 W. Cactus Road, Phoenix, Arizona
  • City: Phoenix
  • State: AZ
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Commercial
  • Property Type: Retail
  • Size (SF): 5000 SF
  • Size (AC): 1.19 AC
  • New Zoning: C-1
  • New Zoning Description: Neighborhood Retail
  • Previous Zoning: R-O
  • Previous Zoning Description: Residential Office -- Restricted Commercial

The Phoenix City Council approved the rezoning of a 1.19-acre parcel at 3919 W. Cactus Road from Residential Office (R-O) to Neighborhood Retail (C-1) on July 2, 2025. This decision facilitates the development of a 5,000 square foot commercial project, which includes a 2,000 square foot coffee shop with a drive-through and a 3,000 square foot office building. The site is located approximately 40 feet south of the southwest corner of 39th Avenue and Cactus Road. The Village Planning Committee initially recommended denial, citing concerns about increased traffic and potential issues with unhoused individuals. The Planning Commission, after multiple continuances, recommended approval with additional stipulations. Key conditions of approval include requirements for ample bicycle parking (4 spaces per building plus a repair station), ensuring 5% of parking spaces are EV Ready, and the construction of decorative, shaded pedestrian walkways designed to achieve a minimum of 75% shade. Further stipulations mandate the dedication of 50 feet of right-of-way along Cactus Road, the provision of 6-foot-wide detached sidewalks, and the undergrounding of all existing electrical utilities. The project must also comply with ADA accessibility standards, utilize drought-tolerant landscaping, shade 25% of parking areas, and implement green infrastructure for stormwater management. To address community concerns, the project includes site lighting, video surveillance, an 'authority to arrest' agreement for the property owner, and 'no trespassing' signs. The drive-through operation is restricted to one lane and limited to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Source

Applicant - 3k1 Consulting Services, L.L.C.


Michael Scarbrough

Ownership - Odden Properties, L.L.C.


Paul Johnson

Architect - Edward B. Sawyer Jr. AIA


Edward B. Sawyer Jr.

City Representative - David Cisiewski