2021 DESERT VIEW VILLAGE ANNUAL REPORT
DESERT VIEW VILLAGE
In the Desert View Village, the scenic Sonoran Desert is the unifying element across diverse landscapes and mountain vistas. The Desert View Village ranges from an urban core with higher densities along the Loop 101 freeway, within and adjacent to Desert Ridge area, to more equestrian, low-density, horse properties and rural land uses.
Near the core, Desert View offers high-end retail and office space as well as condominiums and master planned communities. These land uses compliment the equestrian ranch properties, with vast amounts of open space and large lot single-family residences located throughout dark sky areas located further north in the village. The Village has natural washes that generally flow from the northeast to southwest. The Village also has many biking, walking, equestrian and multi-use trails that provide an abundance of opportunities for recreation in the lower density areas.
The Desert View Village is unique in character, assets and opportunities, and continues to remain one of the more desirable places to live in Phoenix. More information about the character of the Desert View Village can be found here .
Mapping growth in the Desert View Village: 2001 vs. 2021
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Desert Ridge Specific Plan - Superblock 5.A
The past years have brought new development plans to Superblack 5.A in the Desert Ridge Specific Plan area.
Conceptual Elevation - Davis
Superblock 5.A. is approximately 155 acres and is located at the southwest corner of 56th Street and Deer Valley Road.
Development is now in permitting or review for several development blocks with the following uses:
- Block B: Hotel / Restaurant
- Block G: Multifamily Residences
- Block M: Office / Parking (Phase 1)
- Block D: Multifamily Residences
Conceptual Elevation - Davis
Conceptual Elevation - Davis
Emblem at Talinn by Shea Homes
Emblem at Talinn is a gated community offering spacious single-family homes with five distinct new home floorplans featuring 3-6 beds, 2.5-4.5 bath, and 2-3 car garages. The variety of designs not only create visual interest, but also distinctive character and identity to the community.
The community is located with access to I-17, Loop 101, and AZ-51 freeways and commercial/service opportunities at Desert Ridge Marketplace, Kierland Commons, and Scottsdale Quarter. Emblem at Talinn will also integrate parks, community amenities, and integrated bike and pedestrian paths.
MAPPING GROWTH
BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY
Approximately 128 building projects (valued at or above 50,000 dollars) were filed in the year 2021, contributing to a total estimated value of 1.3 billion dollars of investment and growth.
Did you know?
A building permit is required for most non-residential construction, new homes, and when existing homes are remodeled or additions are made. The permit is issued when structures are designed in accordance with the building codes and all other applicable codes and ordinances, to ensure the safety of the structure. For more information visit here .
REZONING ACTIVITY
This Village Planning Committee heard and took action on one (1) Rezoning request and one (1) General Plan Amendment during the year of 2021.
What is Rezoning?
Rezoning
For more information on Rezoning and Special Permit request please visit here .
For more information on General Plan Amendments (GPAs) please visit here .
For more information on Planning Hearing Officer (PHOs) please visit here .
ZONING ADJUSTMENT ACTIVITY
This Village had approximately eight (8) Zoning Adjustment (ZA) requests during the year of 2021.
What is a Zoning Adjustment?
Zoning Adjustments
For more information on Zoning Adjustments please visit here .
TO DO LIST
Several Village "to do" items have been identified by this committee in alignment with the 2015 Phoenix General Plan's 7 strategic tools. This past year the committee had various opportunities to hear and discuss information items that further the committee's knowledge, partnerships, and collaboration towards accomplishing these "to do" items.
The following is a list of presentation and discussion topics that were heard and discussed in 2021:
- Proposed Water Rate Increase
- Updates to the City of Phoenix Floodplain Management Plan
- Climate Action Plan
- Adobe Dam/Desert Hills/Apache Wash Area Drainage Master Study/Plan
Celebrating 2021
2021 Members
- Steven Bowser, Chair
- Louis Lagrave, Vice Chair
- Joseph Barto, member
- Doug Dickson, member
- Jill Hankins, member
- Jason Israel, member
- David Kollar, member
- Marla Neely*, member
- Rick Nowell, member
- Frederick Powell, member
- Barbara Reynolds*, member
- Derrik Rochwalik, member
- Michelle Santoro*, member
- Mark Warren, member
- Reginald Younger, member
*2021 New Members
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
- Steven Bowser, Chair
- Rick Nowell, member
VPC Planners
- Staff Village Planning Committee meetings – ensuring the meeting stays on track and makes enforceable recommendations.
- Write reports and staff recommendations for for rezoning and general plan amendment requests.
- VPC Planners act as point of contact for citizens and applicants within the Village.
2021 Desert View VPC Planners:
Julianna Pierre
ROLE OF THE VPC
Village Planning Committees (VPC) are appointed by the Mayor & City Council and must either live or work within the Village boundary that they are serving. The VPCs provide guidance on a wide range of city-wide and local issues. Village Planning Committees hear and discuss rezoning cases, general plan amendments, and text amendments and provide recommendations on these items to the Planning Commission. For more information on the role of the VPC please visit here .
VPC MEETINGS
The Desert View Village Planning Committee generally meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. through a virtual meeting format via a Webex videoconferencing platform.
Please consult the public meeting notices page for the meeting agenda which contains instructions on how to access the meeting and to confirm that the meeting will occur.
