Thursday, May 28, 2009

Zoning Adjustment Application, Case # ZA-191-09 (Notification of Use Permit Hearing)

We represent Capstone Development, L.L.C. on behalf of Menlo Group, L.L.C. proposing a renovation of the existing medical office building located at 3008 N 3rd Street for a personal care facility. The property is presently zoned R-5 and P-1. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that we have recently filed a zoning adjustment application (ZA-191-09) for this site. This request is to allow for renovation of the existing building as a personal care facility. There will be no changes to the building footprint or height with this renovation. The present zoning allows by right medical uses, but requires in Section 618.C.3 a use permit for a personal care home.

The following links of the proposed site plan and elevations for your information can be viewed here:


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The hearing is as follows:
Zoning Adjustment Hearing
Phoenix City Hall
200 West Washington Street
Assembly Room C –
on June 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

You may attend the hearing to learn about the case and make your opinions known. Hearing information may also be found on signs posted on the site. You may also make your feelings known on this case by writing to the Planning Department at 200 West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85003 and referencing the case number. Your letter will be made part of the case file.

I would be happy to answer any questions or hear any concerns that you may have regarding this proposal. You may reach me at (602) 256-4425 or by fax at (602) 256-4475 or you may reach the City of Phoenix’s Planning Department at (602) 262-7131.

Sincerely,

GAMMAGE & BURNHAM

By
Paul E. Michaud
Land Use Planner

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Pending Liquor License (Sanctum 4343 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ)

There is a Pending Application for a Liquor License
(Series 06 - On/Off-Sale All Liquor) near us.

Sanctum at 4343 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ.

The above business recently filed an application for a liquor license in our area. State law allows anyone who resides in, owns, or leases property within a one-mile radius of this location to file written arguments in favor of or opposed to the issuance of the license.

Because this is an ownership transfer only, any arguments you make relate to the personal qualifications of the applicant. Arguments regarding the suitability of the location for a liquor license cannot be considered.

State law requires that arguments be files with the City no later than 5:00 p.m., May 22, 2009. You may mail or hand-deliver a letter or petition to the City of Phoenix, City Clerk Department, 200 West Washington Street, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003. If you prefer, you may send an e-mail stating your arguments to: mailbox.license.services@phoenix.gov. Please include an address and telephone number so that we may contact you if needed.

Please print your name and address. If your name and address are not legible, we will be unable to process your letter or petition.

IMPORTANT: If you want to appear before the State Liquor Board on this item, you must file a separate argument with the Director of the Department of Liquor no later than 15 days after the City Council votes upon this application. Please call the Arizona Liquor Department at 602.542.5141 with any questions about their procedures.

For more information about the liquor licensing process and how your neighborhood organization can get involved, please call the License Services Section, at 602.262.4638. Or, visit our website at www.phoenix.gov/LICNSVCS/index.html.

Source: City of Phoenix


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Friday, May 1, 2009

Stipulation #12 of ZA-459-08 - Brophy College Preparatory

Dear Property Owner, Resident:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the current property owner, Brophy College Preparatory (“Brophy”), has recently submitted conceptual development plans to the Development Services Department (“DSD”) regarding the proposed 10-acre sports campus facility located at the southwest corner of 7th Street and Pierson Street for Preliminary Site Plan approval. The proposed facility includes a track and field area, football field, swimming pool, weight room, practice field, and buildings to support the daily management of the campus which will be utilized by Brophy, Xavier College Preparatory and St. Francis Xavier Elementary School. The redevelopment of the site has necessitated various use permits and variances which were recently approved by the City in conjunction with the ZA-459-08 case, subject to specific stipulations.

Stipulation #12 of ZA-459-08 requires that written notification regarding the date and time of DSD meetings is sent to the surrounding property owners/residents, interested parties and neighborhood associations regarding these conceptual development plans. This letter does not require that you attend the meeting, but merely informs you that you may attend and provide input regarding these plans. In accord with Stipulation #12, the purpose of this letter is to inform you that DSD has determined that Brophy’s Preliminary Site Plan meeting will be considered on the date/time as follows:

DSD Preliminary Site Plan Meeting
Phoenix City Hall
200 W. Washington St. (3rd Floor, Room 1 West)
May 14, 2009 at 9:30am

The DSD Teamleader, Mark Sipes, is the lead contact person for this project (i.e. Project No. 08-1638) and he can be reached at (602) 534-2532 if you should have further questions/comments about the conceptual development plans and/or DSD meeting(s). Further, you may also contact the Planning Department should your questions/comments pertain to the ZA-459-08 case at (602) 262-7131 via Option#6. Lastly, you are encouraged to contact me, or a member of my Staff, Kirste Kowalsky at (602) 265-0094 for further assistance.

Sincerely,
Michael J. Curley

MJC/kk

Attachments:
Conceptual Site Plan

Source:

Kirste Kowalsky
Planning Consultant
Earl, Curley & Lagarde, P.C.
3101 N. Central Avenue
Suite 1000
Phoenix AZ 85012
Office 602.265.0094 Fax 602.265.2195


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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Rezoning Application Z-183-86

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that our company filed a request with the Planning Hearing Officer to modify stipulations of approval for Rezoning Application Z-183-86. The subject site is commonly called Park Central Mall and consists of approximately 50-acres roughly bounded by Central Avenue on the east, Catalina Drive on the south, 3rd Avenue on the west, and Osborn Road on the north.

The request has been scheduled for hearing as follows:

Planning Hearing Officer (PHO) Hearing

May 20, 2009 @ 10:00 AM
Phoenix City Hall
200 W. Washington St.
First Floor, Assembly Room C
Phoenix, AZ 85003

The site is currently zoned C-2 H-R TOD-1 and is developed with commercial retail structures that have been converted mainly into office space. In order to proceed with redevelopment of the site, we are requesting to modify stipulations of approval for Z-183-86, as amended by PHO action and approved by City Council on November 18, 1998. A copy of the 1998 stipulations are attached.

Many of the 1998 stipulations were crafted to ensure that future development accommodated mass transit. These transit stipulations pre-date the citizens’ approval of a sales tax (2000) for transit improvements and the approval by City Council in 2003 of the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District 1 (TOD-1). Prior to adoption of the TOD-1 district and revisions in 2003 to the Citywide Design Guidelines and C-2 zoning district development standards, stipulations were often crafted to ensure that new development included adequate setbacks and landscaping to provide a comfortable pedestrian environment. The TOD-1 overlay district now controls setback and landscaping standards, making many of the 1998 setback and/or landscaping stipulations unnecessary. In fact, several of the 1998 stipulations are contradictory to current city policies and ordinances and would require variance relief from the Zoning Ordinance through a separate public hearing process.

Additionally, the 1998 stipulations relate to a site plan (Stipulation No. 12) which is no longer appropriate for this property. In order to permit the proposed redevelopment, this stipulation must be amended to reflect the proposed site plan.

We believe that development of the site under the current C-2 HR TOD-1 development standards will achieve the goals and objectives intended by the original approval (and subsequent 1998 modification) and allow appropriate development within the Central Avenue corridor.

You are welcome to attend the hearing to learn about the case and make your opinions known. Please confirm the meeting details with the City of Phoenix Planning Department before attending and reference PHO Application No. PHO-2-08 - Z-183-86. Hearing information may also be found on signs posted on the site and in the Arizona Business Gazette.

You may reach me or Stella Sheridan of my office at (602) 265-0094 or ssheridan@ecllaw.com if you have any questions.


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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Light Rail Cafe‏ - Closed for Business

It is with great sadness that we must inform all of you that the Light Rail Cafe is closed indefinitely. Due to the fact the we are behind in our rent, last night, the landlord locked us out.

These 18 months have been fantastic and we cannot express how much we have enjoyed your patronage. All of you have helped us to grow the Light Rail Cafe into a respectable restaurant. Unfortunately, like many other businesses today, the bad economy has taken its toll.

We want to thank all of our customers. All of you have been incredibly gracious and it has been a true pleasure to serve each and every one of you.

Thank you and God bless,
Tim & Debra Wedlake


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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Pending Liquor License (Hula's Modern Tiki)

There is a Pending Application for a Liquor License (Series 12 - Restaurant on sale all liquor) near us.

Hula's Modern Tiki at 4700 N. Central Avenue, Suite 122, Phoenix, AZ.

The above business recently filed an application for a liquor license in our area. State law allows anyone who resides in, owns, or leases property within a one-mile radius of this location to file written arguments in favor of or opposed to the issuance of the license.

You may file arguments related to either the personal qualifications of the applicant or the suitability of the location for a liquor license.

State law requires that arguments be files with the City no later than 5:00 p.m., April 23, 2009. You may mail or hand-deliver a letter or petition to the City of Phoenix, City Clerk Department, 200 West Washington Street, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003. If you prefer, you may send an e-mail stating your arguments to: mailbox.license.services@phoenix.gov. Please include an address and telephone number so that we may contact you if needed.

Please print your name and address. If your name and address are not legible, we will be unable to process your letter or petition.

IMPORTANT: If you want to appear before the State Liquor Board on this item, you must file a separate argument with the Director of the Department of Liquor no later than 15 days after the City Council votes upon this application. Please call the Arizona Liquor Department at 602.542.5141 with any questions about their procedures.

For more information about the liquor licensing process and how your neighborhood organization can get involved, please call the License Services Section, at 602.262.4638. Or, visit our website at
www.phoenix.gov/LICNSVCS/index.html.

Source: City of Phoenix


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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Weekly Breakfast & Lunch Specials, Wednesday, 3/11/09

Light Rail Cafe
3800 North Central, City Square Plaza
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Breakfast

Meatlovers or Veggie Scramble w/ cheese over Breakfast Potatoes
$4.25
$5.25 w/ coffee

OR

2 Eggs w/ Breakfast Potatoes & Toast
$3.35
$4.35 w/ coffee

Lunch

Southwest Chicken Salad (Our house salad topped w/ seasoned chicken, peppers & onions)
$5.95
$6.95 w/ drink

Our side choice are potato salad - cole slaw - fries - chips - macaroni salad - pasta salad or side salad (add $1.50) or fresh fruit (add $0.95)

Source: Light Rail Cafe


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