Tempe public meetings in 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider approving September meeting minutes, hear an appeal of a hearing officer's decision to approve an abatement request for a property at 2923 South Albert Drive, and decide on two variance requests: reducing a street side yard setback to 8 feet for a residence at 8017 South College Avenue and reducing a side yard setback to 6 feet for a residence at 2002 West Garden Drive.

• Appeal of hearing officer's approval of abatement for Davis Property, 2923 South Albert Drive
• Variance to reduce street side yard setback from 15'10" to 8' for Hladik Residence, 8017 South College Avenue
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 6 feet for Gipson Residence, 2002 West Garden Drive
• Consideration of meeting minutes from September 28, 2022

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will consider multiple development plan reviews and use permits, including a large mixed-use project with a zoning map amendment, three industrial buildings totaling 689,109 square feet, and a police training facility expansion. The meeting also covers approval of prior meeting minutes and commission announcements.

• Request for a zoning map amendment and planned area development for a six-story mixed-use project with 343 dwelling units and 5 live-work units at 1801 East Rio Salado Parkway (PL220192)
• Development plan review for three new industrial buildings totaling 689,109 square feet at OMP Tempe Industrial Park, 1480 North McClintock Drive (PL220160)
• Development plan review for a 13,489-square-foot addition to the Scottsdale Police & Fire Training Facility at 911 North Stadem Drive (PL220066)
• Use permit and development plan review to increase building height to 38 feet for a 68,454-square-foot industrial warehouse at 1107 West Alameda Drive (PL220121)
• Use permit to allow vehicle rentals within General Industrial District at 640 South Smith Road (PL220314)

City Council - Work Study Session

The Council will review results of the Strategy Tool for Aligning Resources for Tempe (S.T.A.R.T.), a Housing Inventory and Affordability Analysis, and a program plan for the Tempe Center for the Arts. They will also receive an update on the proposed flavored vape/youth tobacco ordinance and consider recommended changes to a tobacco seller license ordinance based on public input. This is a work study session with no formal votes expected.

• Housing Inventory and Affordability Analysis (materials revised)
• Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) Program Plan
• Update on Proposed Flavored Vape/Youth Tobacco Ordinance
• Recommended Changes to Proposed Tobacco Seller License Ordinance
• Results of Strategy Tool for Aligning Resources for Tempe (S.T.A.R.T.)

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will review requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at four specific addresses. The body will also consider the meeting minutes from November 15, 2022.

• Nuisance abatement request for Bay Property at 1509 E. Del Rio Drive
• Nuisance abatement request for Anguis Navarro Property at 404 W. 6th Street
• Nuisance abatement request for Gay Property at 625 W. 3rd Street
• Nuisance abatement request for Cepeda Property at 1168 E. Alameda Drive

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council holds a regular meeting with consent and non-consent agendas. Key decisions include final votes on two large mixed-use developments: Modera Rio Salado (319 units) and Perry & Rio Salado (308 units), as well as first hearings on zoning changes and an affordable housing land transfer. The council also considers a settlement in a lawsuit, police equipment contracts, and a renewable energy purchase agreement with APS.

• Second hearing for Modera Rio Salado: 319 units, 7 stories, mixed-use at 835 West Rio Salado Parkway (requires 2/3 Council vote)
• Second hearing for Perry & Rio Salado: 308 units including live-work units at 1891 East Rio Salado Parkway
• First hearing for Development and Disposition Agreement with Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing for city-owned property at 1014 East Curry Road
• Settlement agreement in City of Tempe v. Graystar Investments LLC (CV2019-005406)
• Contract award for 400 ballistic helmets and face shields for Police Department from GMS Tactical, LLC

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will consider a major mixed-use proposal for the Tempe Entertainment District at 53 S. Priest Drive. The request includes General Plan amendments, a zoning change to MU-4, and a Planned Area Development Overlay allowing up to 129-foot heights, 2,100 dwelling units, and commercial uses. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear announcements.

• General Plan Land Use Map Amendment from Commercial to Mixed-Use on 34.4 acres
• General Plan Density Map Amendment from No Density to High Density (over 65 du/ac) on 34.4 acres
• Zoning Map Amendment from R1-6 and GID to MU-4 on 46.27 acres
• Planned Area Development Overlay with heights up to 129 feet, 2,100 dwelling units, and commercial including entertainment, retail, restaurant, hotel, and office
• Applicant is Snell and Wilmer for the Tempe Entertainment District at 53 S. Priest Drive

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider approving meeting minutes from November 1 and decide on requests to abate public nuisances at 325 S. Hardy Drive (325 SHD LLC Property) and 1727 E. Laguna Drive (Chacon Property), both submitted by the City of Tempe.

• Approval of November 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Abatement request for 325 S. Hardy Drive (325 SHD LLC Property)
• Abatement request for 1727 E. Laguna Drive (Chacon Property)

City Council - Work Study Session

The City Council is holding an issue review session to discuss financial planning and legislative goals. The body will review budget processes, long-range financial forecasts, and survey results from the community and employees.

• Downtown Tempe Authority update
• 2022-2023 Federal Principles
• 2023 State Legislative Principles
• 2022 Community and Employee Survey Results
• Long-Range Financial Forecast Update

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will consider a 2022 Development Plan Review Annual Report, a use permit for a wall at 1824 East Caroline Lane, a use permit and development plan for a new 68,454 square-foot industrial warehouse at 1107 West Alameda Drive with a height increase from 35 to 38 feet, and a zoning map amendment from AG to R1-15 with a preliminary subdivision plat for a residence at 1100 East Knox Road. Commission and staff announcements are also on the agenda.

• 2022 Development Plan Review Annual Report
• Use permit for 5-foot wall in front yard setback at 1824 East Caroline Lane (Sulafa Salim, applicant)
• Use permit to increase building height to 38 feet and development plan for 68,454 sq ft industrial warehouse at 1107 West Alameda Drive (Dalke Design Group, applicant)
• Zoning map amendment from AG to R1-15 and preliminary subdivision plat for residence at 1100 East Knox Road (Burch & Cracchiolo and Gilbert Land Surveying, applicants)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will hold first public hearings on zoning changes for two major mixed-use developments: Perry & Rio Salado (308 units) and Modera Rio Salado (319 units). The consent agenda includes property acquisitions for affordable housing, contract renewals, and several resolutions. The non-consent agenda also features a Medicare Advantage contract renewal and intergovernmental agreements for transit and water.

• First hearing for Modera Rio Salado: General Plan amendment, zoning change, and development plan for 319 units and commercial space at 835 West Rio Salado Parkway.
• First hearing for Perry & Rio Salado: zoning map amendment and development plan review for 308 units at 1891 East Rio Salado Parkway.
• Resolution to acquire property at 1511-1537 East Apache Boulevard for affordable/mixed-income housing development (Resolution R2022.166).
• Resolution authorizing option agreements for future purchase of properties on South Wilson Street for affordable housing.
• Acceptance of $500,000 BIPOC Micromanufacturing Grant from U.S. Small Business Administration (Resolution R2022.160).

City Council - Housing Authority

The Tempe City Council, acting as the Housing Authority Governing Board, will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and receive a quarterly update. The main action items are resolutions to increase Payment Standards to align with the newly released Fiscal Year 2023 Fair Market Rents from HUD, and to adopt revisions to the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan.

• Resolution THA R2022.02: Increase Payment Standards to match FY2023 Fair Market Rents from HUD
• Resolution THA R2022.03: Adopt revisions to the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan (September 2022)
• Quarterly update for period ending September 30, 2022
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2022 meeting

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to discuss the development of the International Green Construction Code, an update on short-term rental regulations, and the Age-Friendly Tempe Action Plan. The session also includes committee assignments and a proposed revised work plan for the Human Services and Community Safety Council Committee. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based, with no final votes expected.

• Development of the International Green Construction Code
• Short-term rental update
• Age-Friendly Tempe Action Plan
• Council committee assignments and reorganization
• Proposed revised work plan for Human Services and Community Safety Council Committee

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will consider 16 development requests, including a major mixed-use project with 319 dwelling units, several use permits for businesses and residences, and zoning map amendments. Items range from townhomes and apartment complexes to a private school and a cemetery historic designation.

• Modera Rio Salado: seven-story mixed-use with 319 dwelling units and commercial space at 835 West Rio Salado Parkway (PL220082)
• Perry & Rio Salado: 308 dwelling units with commercial use at 1891 East Rio Salado Parkway (PL220181)
• 5th Street Townhomes: three-story attached single-family with 7 units at 599 West 5th Street (PL220210)
• Apache River Apartments: 12-unit multi-family with commercial area at 1292 South River Drive (PL220030)
• Use permit for drive-through restaurant at 833 West Broadway Road (PL220202)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several restaurant liquor licenses and approve various construction and service contracts. The body is also reviewing budget transfers for the Tempe Municipal Operations Center and Fire Station No. 2.

• Public hearings for liquor licenses at Cocina Chiwas, Sushi 101, Philly’s on Elliot, and King Coffee
• Contract for hotel room leasing services with Dudley Oaks, LLC for immediate shelter
• Construction contract for roof replacement at Escalante Community Center
• Budget appropriation transfers for Tempe Municipal Operations Center (Phase 1) and Fire Station No. 2
• Plat approvals for 5th & Farmer Condominiums, Banyan North Tempe, and Warner Crossing II

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will discuss recommendations from the 2022 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Study, which could affect future utility rates. They will also receive an update on the veto of HB 2685, the bill that would extend Proposition 400, a regional transportation sales tax. Other topics include homeless outreach initiatives and a Vision Zero update on traffic safety. A proclamation declaring Chase Lucas Day and an update on employee medical leave policy are also on the agenda.

• 2022 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Study recommendations
• Update on Extension of Proposition 400: HB 2685 veto
• Public Health & Safety: Homeless Outreach, Community Support & Business Initiatives
• Vision Zero Update
• Employee Medical Leave Policy update (Councilmembers Hodge and Keating)

Board of Adjustment

The Tempe Board of Adjustment will consider a request to reduce a side yard setback from 10 feet to 6 feet for a remodel and addition at 1015 South Farmer Avenue. The applicant is Brad Lundstrom.

• Consideration of meeting minutes
• Variance request for Livingston/Spear remodel and addition
• Side yard setback reduction from 10 feet to 6 feet
• Project located at 1015 South Farmer Avenue
• Applicant: Brad Lundstrom

Tempe City Council - Work Study Session

This work study session includes issue review items on the Station Location Study, Climate Action Plan, Streetscape and Transportation Enhancement Program, Transit Program Update, and a Renaming Process. The Committee of the Whole will discuss funding for the Youth Specialist Program. No votes are scheduled; these are informational updates and discussions.

• Station Location Study Update 2021
• Climate Action Plan Update
• Streetscape and Transportation Enhancement Program
• Transit Program Update
• Youth Specialist Program Funding discussion

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will hold second and final public hearings on several ordinances, including a significant mixed-use development with 207 units at 907 North Miller Road that requires a two-thirds vote. First hearings will introduce a code text amendment for the ASU Athletic Facilities District and an easement abandonment. The consent agenda includes approving a Danelle Plaza redevelopment negotiation, subdivision plats, liquor licenses, and police grant resolutions.

• Final adoption of zoning map amendment and general plan density amendment for The Dewitt at North Miller Road, a 6-story mixed-use development with 207 units
• Authorize exclusive negotiation for mixed-use redevelopment of Danelle Plaza at Mill and Southern Avenues, including city-owned land
• Issue up to $4.5 million in IDA Revenue Bonds for ACCEL
• Final adoption of Planned Area Development for Tempe Eleven, 11 single-family units at 408 S Roosevelt Street
• Approve Wired Telecommunications License agreement with Verizon for right-of-way use

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider approving the abatement of public nuisance items at four properties in Tempe. The City of Tempe is the applicant for all four requests.

• Abatement at Hays Property (2708 W. Dunbar Drive)
• Abatement at Felix 315 Property (315 E. Broadway Road)
• Abatement at Felix 321 Property (321 E. Broadway Road)
• Abatement at Jomsky Property (140 E. Riviera Drive)
• Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will decide on four development items: a new White Castle drive-through, a three-story eight-unit residential project on Bonarden Lane, a two-story expansion of Tempe Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and a use permit for a tobacco retailer. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and staff announcements.

• White Castle drive-through restaurant (3,018 sq ft) at 8755 West Warner Road
• Eight-unit three-story residential development at 1432 and 1435 South Bonarden Lane, with front yard setback reduction to 18 ft
• Tempe Emmanuel Lutheran Church: 12,850 sq ft two-story building addition and height increase to 33 ft at 715 West Southern Avenue
• Elbo Smoke Shop tobacco retailer use permit at 3121 South Mill Avenue

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous items including liquor license hearings, contract awards, and grant acceptances. A resolution opposing the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision and Arizona abortion laws is up for a vote. The non-consent agenda includes approvals for HVAC and elevator improvement projects at city facilities.

• Resolution opposing Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and Arizona abortion laws (R2022.119)
• Public hearings for five liquor license applications at Tempe Market, Happy Joe Coffee, The Craftsman, Sacred PI, Q & Brew, and Pleasant Nails
• Agreements for dedicated police services at Arizona Mills Mall and SWAT support from Chandler Police Department
• HVAC improvement at City Hall Campus – West Garden with maximum job order up to $1,500,000
• Elevator improvements at Municipal Parking Garage, Police Building, and Escalante Multi-Generational Center up to $1,250,000

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider approving the abatement of public nuisance items at five properties across Tempe. The items include approval of the August 16, 2022 meeting minutes and separate requests for each property. The city is the applicant for all nuisance abatement actions.

• Approval of August 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Abate nuisance at 1509 E. Del Rio Drive (Bay Property, CE220242)
• Abate nuisance at 1944 E. Meadow Drive (Moulton Property, CE220751)
• Abate nuisance at 1240 E. El Parque Drive (Angel Property, CE217736)
• Abate nuisance at 1138 E. Balboa Drive (Guinn Property, CE222808)

City Council - Work Study Session

The City Council is holding a work study session to review an ordinance regarding tobacco and flavored vape products. The session also includes updates on downtown infrastructure and the Tempe Adaptive Streets Implementation Design Guide.

• Ordinance regulating tobacco products and prohibiting the sale of flavored vape products
• Downtown Tempe Authority update
• Downtown infrastructure projects
• Tempe Adaptive Streets Implementation Design Guide
• Refresh Tempe update

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will hold a study session and regular meeting to review minutes from August 9. The main items include a request for density and zoning map amendments, a planned area development overlay, and a development plan review for a 6-story mixed-use building at 907 South Miller Road. Also on the agenda are a zoning map amendment for the Butler (Gray) House historic property at 1220 South Mill Avenue and a planned area development overlay for an 11-unit single-family development at 408 South Roosevelt Street.

• Request for General Plan Density Map Amendment from Medium to High Density and Zoning Map Amendment from GID to MU-4 for The Dewitt at North Miller Road, a 6-story, 207-unit mixed-use development at 907 S Miller Rd
• Request to remove a portion of the Historic Overlay Property Designation from a new rear lot for the Butler (Gray) House property at 1220 S Mill Ave
• Request for Planned Area Development Overlay and Development Plan Review for Tempe Eleven, an 11-unit single-family development on 0.59 acres at 408 S Roosevelt St
• Approval of minutes from the August 9 study session and regular meeting
• Commission member and city staff announcements

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider multiple liquor license applications for restaurants and wholesalers. The body is also reviewing various city contracts for equipment, infrastructure repairs, and professional services.

• Public hearings for 12 liquor licenses, including ALDI at 1717 East Southern Avenue and ASU Multipurpose Arena
• Claims payment of $78,348.27 to Swire Coca-Cola
• Amended Subdivision Plat for 1220 South Mill Avenue
• Contracts for two street sweepers from Nescon, LLC and an ambulance from Horton Emergency Vehicles
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Tempe Union High School District No. 213 regarding School Resource Officers

Development Review

This meeting of the Tempe Development Review Commission will consider two use permit requests: one for a second-hand store (Subjective Vintage) at 944 South Mill Avenue, and another for a second-story addition to a home at 931 East Weber Drive. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear announcements.

• Request a Use Permit for a second-hand store (Subjective Vintage) at 944 South Mill Avenue (PL220168)
• Request a Use Permit for a second-story addition to a single-family residence (Abdelmalak Residence) at 931 East Weber Drive (PL220171)
• Approval of minutes from the July 26, 2022 Study Session and Regular Meeting

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider approving meeting minutes from July 19, 2022, and a request to abate public nuisance items at the Russell Property located at 1347 W. 15th Street. The abatement request is brought by the City of Tempe.

• Consideration of meeting minutes from July 19, 2022
• Request to abate public nuisance at Russell Property, 1347 W. 15th Street (CE223325)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request to increase the maximum building height at 1480 North McClintock Drive. The body will also consider meeting minutes from July 28, 2021.

• Variance request to increase building height from 30 feet to 55 feet at 1480 North McClintock Drive (PL220160)

Development Review

The Tempe Development Review Commission will consider several use permits and development plans, including a 21-story mixed-use building with 352 units and commercial space, and a 591-unit multifamily project. A code text amendment to the zoning code is also on the agenda. The commission will elect a vice chair and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Use permits for bar and entertainment at Aunt Chilada's, 2019 West Baseline Road
• Use permit for rock climbing facility at Tempe Bouldering Project, 2626 South Hardy Drive
• Use permit for bar expansion at Brick & Barley, 201 East Baseline Road, Suite G1
• Amended PAD overlay and development plan for 591-unit Emerald Multifamily, 1607 West Commerce Drive
• Amended PAD overlay and development plan for 21-story Lincoln South Bank mixed-use, 1122 East Vista del Lago Drive

City Council - Regular Meeting

The agenda for this regular meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and accessibility notices. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the provided text.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance to allow a 15-foot height increase (from 35 to 50 feet) for the City of Scottsdale's Thomas A. Hontz Police and Fire Training Facility at 911 North Stadem Drive. They will also vote on approval of meeting minutes from July 28, 2021.

• Request a Variance for building height increase of 15 feet (from 35' to 50') for the City of Scottsdale Thomas A. Hontz Police and Fire Training Facility at 911 North Stadem Drive.
• Applicant: Steven Fucello, Fucello Architects (case PL220066).
• Consideration and approval of Study Session and Formal Meeting Minutes from July 28, 2021.

Hearing Officer

The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approving the June 7, 2022 meeting minutes and two requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisances at 1045 W. 9th Street (Williams Property) and at 4605 S. Priest Drive #222 (Rancho Tempe Property).

• Approval of June 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Abate public nuisance at 1045 W. 9th Street (Williams Property)
• Abate public nuisance at 4605 S. Priest Drive #222 (Rancho Tempe Property)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will review contracts, lease agreements, and public hearings for liquor licenses during this regular meeting. Non-consent items include a zoning map amendment that would allow high-density development at 250 West Rio Salado Parkway, as well as a first hearing on proposed changes to separation rules for marijuana infusion facilities. These decisions affect local land use standards, business regulations, and city service costs.

• Zoning and General Plan amendment for a 14-story office building at 250 West Rio Salado Parkway (requires two-thirds council vote).
• Lease agreement with Hohokam III Developers LLC for a family advocacy center, costing up to $300,000 annually.
• Construction contract award of $1,803,400.32 to Felix Construction Company for Recharge Wells #3 at 800 East Divot Drive.
• First public hearing on a marijuana infusion text amendment adjusting separation requirements and land use definitions.
• Contract renewals and awards including $950,000 for playground safety surfacing and $473,763 for flood irrigation assessments at city parks.

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer is meeting to review requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at three specific residential properties. The body will also consider the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022.

• Nuisance abatement request: 1835 E. Yale Drive (Peterson Property)
• Nuisance abatement request: 6818 S. Terrace Road (O’Connor Property)
• Nuisance abatement request: 2307 E. Aspen Drive (Brakefield Property)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $400,000 settlement in the Coleman v. City of Tempe case, multiple contract awards and renewals for services such as police software, park improvements, and waste management, as well as public hearings on three restaurant liquor licenses. The council will also adopt resolutions including a memorandum of understanding with the Tempe Supervisors' Association and an intergovernmental agreement for storm drainage improvements.

• $400,000 settlement in Coleman v. City of Tempe
• Public hearings for liquor licenses at Barrio Queen, Zesty Zzeeks Pizza & Wings (two locations)
• Contract award for Clark Park Community Center, Pool and Park Improvements ($349,595)
• Contract renewal for police department software maintenance ($425,269)
• Resolution authorizing MOU with Tempe Supervisors' Association ($1,086,473)

Development Review

The Tempe Development Review Commission will consider several development proposals, including a 14-story office building with ground-floor commercial at 250 West Rio Salado Parkway, which requires General Plan, zoning, and density map amendments. Other items include a 289-unit multifamily project at 1013 West Washington Street, a new restaurant, a bar/brewery, and a code text amendment to relax separation requirements for marijuana infusion facilities. The commission will also review design guidelines for the Smith Innovation Hub and Broadway Maker District.

• 14-story office building (250 RIO) at 250 West Rio Salado Parkway requires General Plan amendment from Public Open Space to Mixed-Use and zoning changes to CC with a Planned Area Development Overlay
• Broadstone at the Grand Phase II: new four-story, 289-unit multifamily development at 1013 West Washington Street
• Marijuana Infusion Text Amendment to allow alternate separation requirements for marijuana infusion facilities in zoning code
• New 42,736 sq ft Tempe Municipal Operations Center Phase 1 at 2090 West Rio Salado Parkway
• Use Permit to allow bar and taproom for Catalyst Crafted Ales at 1845 East Broadway Road

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider approval of the May 4, 2022 meeting minutes and a request to abate public nuisance items at the Webb Property at 8630 S. Hazelton Lane, with the City of Tempe as the applicant.

• Consideration of meeting minutes from May 4, 2022
• Request to abate public nuisance items at Webb Property, 8630 S. Hazelton Lane
• Applicant: City of Tempe

Development Review

The Tempe Development Review Commission will review several development plan requests, including a new recreation center at Clark Park, a fire station, a dog boarding facility, and a residential addition. The most consequential item is a proposed zoning map amendment for the Ramada Inn site to allow up to 65 dwelling units per acre in a mixed-use district. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear announcements.

• Development plan review for an 8,800 sq ft recreation center and pool at Tempe Clark Park, 1730 South Roosevelt St
• Development plan review for a 17,677 sq ft Fire Station No. 2 at 3031 South Hardy Drive
• Use permit for Dogtopia of Tempe, a dog boarding facility at 1709 East Broadway Road
• Use permit to reduce side-yard setback from 7 to 5.5 feet for Edwards Residence at 7823 South Stanley Place
• General Plan density amendment and zoning map amendment for the Ramada Inn at 1635 North Scottsdale Road, changing to MU-4 high-density mixed-use (up to 65 du/ac)

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to discuss several items, including community recommendations for FY 2022-23 human services funding, a follow-up on the fiscal year 2022-23 budget, an update on equity initiatives, voter turnout and charter review, and needs at Double Butte Cemetery. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion session. A proclamation for Professional Municipal Clerks Week will also be announced.

• Tempe Community Council agency review and recommendations for FY 2022-23 human services funding
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Review Session follow-up
• Equity in Action update
• Tempe Voter Turnout and Charter Review discussion
• Double Butte Cemetery needs discussion

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer will consider approving the April 19, 2022 meeting minutes and a request from the City of Tempe to abate a public nuisance at the Bootz Property located at 1436 W. Geneva Drive (case CE215696). The nuisance abatement is the only substantive item; the remainder is procedural.

• Request to abate public nuisance at Bootz Property, 1436 W. Geneva Drive, applicant City of Tempe

City Council - Work Study Session

The City Council is holding an issue review session to discuss several city reports and programs. The meeting includes a review of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.

• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Review Session
• Community GHG Inventory and Accounting
• Human Services Impact Report Fiscal Year 2020-2021
• Adaptive Reuse Program Update

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to discuss the community greenhouse gas inventory, the Human Services Impact Report for FY2020-21, the FY2022-23 budget, and an update on the Adaptive Reuse Program. No votes are scheduled; the session is for information and council direction.

• Community GHG Inventory and Accounting presentation
• Human Services Impact Report Fiscal Year 2020-2021
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Review Session
• Adaptive Reuse Program Update
• Council committee updates from Human Services, Sustainable Communities, and Workforce Readiness

Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer is meeting to review requests from the City of Tempe to abate public nuisance items at three specific residential addresses. The body will also consider the meeting minutes from April 5, 2022.

• Public nuisance abatement request: 1107 W. 10th Street (Cox property)
• Public nuisance abatement request: 2112 E. Freemont Drive (Mercer Property)
• Public nuisance abatement request: 1930 East Minton Drive (Jordan Property)

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will consider a major mixed-use development at Priest & 3rd Street, including land use and zoning amendments, a Planned Area Development overlay, and a development plan review. The project proposes 395 dwelling units, 3 live-work units, and a five-level parking structure. The commission will also vote on a use permit for a tobacco retailer at 7520 South Rural Road.

• Use Permit for BIG D SMOKE LLC tobacco retailer at 7520 South Rural Road, Suite A-13
• General Plan Land Use Map Amendment from Industrial to Mixed-Use at 1416 West 3rd Street
• General Plan Density Map Amendment to High Density Urban Core (>65 du/ac)
• Zoning Map Amendment from GID to MU-4 and PAD overlay
• Development Plan Review for 395 dwelling units and 3 live-work units with five-level parking structure

Hearing Officer

The Tempe Hearing Officer will review and potentially approve three requests from the City to abate public nuisances at residential properties. Each request seeks to address violations at specific addresses. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Abatement at Baudhuin property, 2526 E. Pebble Beach Drive
• Abatement at Bechamp property, 631 W. Fogal Way
• Abatement at STAR 2021 SFR property, 1231 W. La Jolla Drive
• Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council - Work Study Session

The Tempe City Council will hold a work study session to review several items including a tourism update, transportation demand management, downtown infrastructure improvements, the initial recommended five-year capital improvements program, and a 2022 water, wastewater, and stormwater rate study. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion session.

• Tempe Tourism Update
• Transportation Demand Management, Transportation Management Association Plans, and Mobility Hubs
• Downtown Tempe Infrastructure Improvements
• Initial Recommended Five-Year Capital Improvements Program and Acceleration Strategies
• 2022 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Study

Development Review

The Development Review Commission is meeting to review several use permits and a zoning code amendment. The body will consider requests for residential additions, entertainment uses, and outdoor vending.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for two lots at South Point Plaza, 2720 West Baseline Road
• Use Permit for a second story addition at 1849 East Hayden Lane
• Use Permit for entertainment accessory use at Tempe Eats, 85 East Southern Avenue
• Use Permit for temporary outdoor vending (ghost kitchen) at 85 East Broadway Road
• Zoning and Development Code amendment regarding Home Occupation for Beauty Salons and Barber Shops

Hearing Officer

The Tempe Hearing Officer will consider approval of minutes from the March 1 meeting and act on a city request to abate public nuisance items at the TL QIK STOP PROPERTY at 3233 S. 48th Street (case CM211465).

• Abatement request for public nuisance items at TL QIK STOP PROPERTY, 3233 S. 48th Street, applicant City of Tempe (CM211465)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council is deciding on several liquor license applications and subdivision plats. The body will also consider various service contracts for police equipment, street lighting, and park improvements.

• Public hearings for liquor licenses at 650 N Scottsdale Rd, 680 S Mill Ave, 920 E University Dr, 7200 S Price Rd, and 2414 W 14th St
• Approval of subdivision plats for 1535 W Elna Rae St, 1112 S Bonnie Lane, and 3232 S Mill Ave
• Approval of the 2022 Climate Action Plan Update
• Contracts for police ammunition and night vision equipment
• Five-year lease for office space at 1462 N Scottsdale Rd for homeless outreach and police storefront

Development Review

The Development Review Commission will consider approving minutes from previous meetings and hear several development requests. Key items include a preliminary subdivision plat for Car-Graph Inc. at 1535 West Elna Rae Street, use permits for permanent outdoor entertainment at Electric Pickle and for karaoke and dancing at August Karaoke Box and Tang Garden Restaurant, and an amended Planned Area Development Overlay and Development Plan Review for a 24-story mixed-use development (South Pier) at 1306 East Vista Del Lago Drive, comprising 724 residential units and 26,175 square feet of commercial space.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for CAR-GRAPH INC. at 1535 West Elna Rae Street (PL210136)
• Use Permit for permanent outdoor entertainment at ELECTRIC PICKLE, 8688 South Emerald Drive; new 15,226 sq ft commercial building (PL210225)
• Use Permit for karaoke and dancing at AUGUST KARAOKE BOX, 1301 East University Drive, Suite 106 (PL220007)
• Use Permit for karaoke and dancing at TANG GARDEN RESTAURANT, 1320 East Broadway Road, Suite 104 (PL220018)
• Amended Planned Area Development Overlay and Development Plan Review for 24-story mixed-use SOUTH PIER, 1306 East Vista Del Lago Drive; 724 units, 26,175 sq ft commercial (PL210314)

City Council - Work Study Session

At this work study session, the Tempe City Council will discuss several policy items, including a proposed Juneteenth city holiday, an update to the Streetscape and Transportation Enhancement Program manual, and the introduction of five-year Capital Improvements Program project requests. The council will also review a long-range financial forecast update incorporating American Rescue Plan Act funds, consider 2022 Tribal Community Gaming Grant proposals, receive a Climate Action Plan update, and discuss a public involvement plan for General Plan 2050. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion session.

• Proposed Juneteenth City Holiday
• Streetscape and Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP Manual) update
• Introduction of Five-Year Capital Improvements Program Project Requests
• Long-Range Financial Forecast Update including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• 2022 Tribal Community Gaming Grant Proposals

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several development projects, including a mixed-use development at 1916 East Apache Boulevard. The agenda includes public hearings for various restaurant and store liquor licenses, as well as budget transfers and contract renewals.

• Zoning amendment and development plan for Haven at Apache at 1916 East Apache Boulevard
• Liquor license hearings for Salut Kitchen Bar, Coney Grill, and Kwik Corner 2165 and 2180
• Settlement agreement regarding the Union Pacific Railroad train derailment on July 29, 2020
• Budget transfer for city entryway sign replacement or rehabilitation
• Land acquisition for the Well 10 Expansion Project at 2150 East Southern Avenue

Development Review Commission

The Development Review Commission will hold a study session and regular meeting, including approval of previous meeting minutes. The main business involves three use permit requests: a setback reduction for the Telidis Residence, a setback reduction for the Millecam Residence, and a permit for a second-story addition to the O'Connor Residence. Commission and staff announcements will follow.

• Use permit to reduce west side yard setback from 15 ft to 12 ft for Telidis Residence at 1225 East Warner Road #22 (PL210384)
• Use permit to reduce west side yard setback from 7 ft to 5 ft 10 in for Millecam Residence at 1227 East Divot Drive (PL220005)
• Use permit for second-story addition to O'Connor Residence at 1209 East Del Rio Drive (PL210362)
• Approval of minutes from Jan 11, 2022 study session and regular meeting

Development Review Commission

The Development Review Commission will consider a major mixed-use development at 1916 East Apache Boulevard, including land use and zoning map amendments, a Planned Area Development Overlay, and a development plan for 182 dwelling units with commercial space. The commission will also vote on a use permit for parking in a front yard setback at 517 West 11th Street and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Haven at Apache: General Plan amendment from Residential to Mixed-Use, density increase to up to 65 du/acre, zoning change to MU-4, and review of a 3-5 story building with 182 units on 2.86 acres at 1916 East Apache Boulevard
• Use Permit for Bartow Residence to allow required parking within front yard setback at 517 West 11th Street
• Approval of Development Review Commission study session and regular meeting minutes from December 14, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Tempe City Council will consider a consent agenda including two lawsuit settlements, multiple budget appropriation transfers, and contract renewals. Resolutions include extending the spring training sponsorship agreement with Angels Baseball LP and designating a chief fiscal officer.

• Resolution to extend the association and sponsorship of Angels Baseball LP during spring training (Resolution R2022.04)
• Settlement agreements in Rockwell v. City of Tempe and Schuck v. City of Tempe
• Budget transfers for Police evidence refrigerator/freezer replacement and Fire Station #6 emergency repairs
• Public hearings for series 12 and 09 liquor licenses at several Tempe locations
• Renewal of one-year contract with Windom Security for unarmed security services at city properties

Development Review

The Development Review Commission is meeting to review a preliminary subdivision plat and a use permit for a home addition. One request for a fraternity house use permit was pulled from the agenda.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Price and Baseline Roads at 2160 East Baseline Road
• Use Permit for a second story addition at 5602 South Rocky Point Road
• Use Permit for Fiji House at 37 East El Parque Drive (pulled from agenda)

City Council - Work Study Session

The City Council is holding an issue review session to discuss several infrastructure and community projects. The body will review planning for federal housing and community grants and the Smith Innovation Hub Infrastructure Master Plan.

• Smith Innovation Hub Infrastructure Master Plan
• FY 22/23 planning for CDBG, HOME Investment Partnership, HOME ARPA, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
• Code Enforcement on Commercial and Multi-family Properties
• Community Safety Strategic Plan Update
• Placemaking Signs

Hearing Officer

The Tempe Hearing Officer will decide on abatement of public nuisance items at three properties: the Gonzalez property (1242 W. 9th Street), the Adams property (5934 S. Juniper Street), and the Cate property (2005 E. Howe Avenue). The City of Tempe is the applicant in each case. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 16, 2021.

• Abatement request at Gonzalez Property, 1242 W. 9th Street (CE213985)
• Abatement request at Adams Property, 5934 S. Juniper Street (CE214946)
• Abatement request at Cate Property, 2005 E. Howe Avenue (CE213021)
• Approval of November 16, 2021 meeting minutes