Premier Music Studios
Introduction/Background
Randy and Laura Smith own and operate Premier Studios, LLC which is a state of the art music recording studio located at 1142 W. Indian School Road (the “Property”) Premier Studios redefines recording and music facilities by providing modernized gear and the highest quality of sound equipment, lighting, and musical instruments (drums, guitars, microphones, etc.) to be used by their clientele. They have Grammy award winning staff that can assist young local artists with their recording needs and provide direction and instruction to help promote their musical careers. Randy Smith purchased the property back in 2008 when it was operated as a commercial office. Randy and his wife have always had a passion for music and dreamed of opening a music recording studio at this location. Over the past few years, they have made a significant financial investment into the remodeling of the existing office building in order to realize their business dream. The building is completely remodeled and equipped with sound proofing materials to ensure clients have the best recording experience possible.
The studio operates on an appointment only schedule; there are no walk-ins. Typically, there are a few appointments throughout the week; however, it varies based on the local demand. Due to the appointment only policy; this use generates very little daily traffic as staff is only present at the facility if a client is scheduled to come in for a recording or rehearsal session. Additionally, the owners donate (at no cost) the use of the studio to a local church, Greater Hope, so that they can record their weekly service to be distributed to their faithful community members. Premier Studios really gives back to this community.
Proposed Request
As mentioned, the subject property is currently zoned R-5 under the City’s Zoning Ordinance and does not allow the operation of a music recording studio. This application is requesting to rezone the property from R-5 to C-2 zoning district to allow the continued use and bring the property’s use into compliance with the City’s Ordinance. The property is located on highly trafficked Indian School Road which is an appropriate location for commercial uses. The change in zoning will have no negative impact on the surrounding community as evidenced by the letters in support of this request submitted by property owners on both sides of Premier Studios. Furthermore, granting this change in zoning will trigger landscaping improvements in order to bring the property into compliance with C-2 development standards. The landscaping improvements will enhance the aesthetics of the property from Indian School Road; thus, having a positive impact on the surrounding area.
Conclusion
The proposed rezoning will have no negative impacts on the surrounding area or neighboring uses. Granting this request will have positive community benefits by triggering property improvements that will amplify the streetscape appearance of this site with attractive landscaping features as well as resurfaced and striped parking area. This property fronts and receives access directly from Indian School Road which is a six-lane arterial street in Phoenix. The intent of this application is to 1) bring the use into compliance with the zoning category on the property; 2) allow a locally owned business to continue to be successful at an appropriate location within the city; and 3) resume being a good neighbor to the surrounding uses as well as a considerate member of the local community.
Granting this rezoning request will allow the continued operation for these small business owners at this location. Thank you.
Application Materials:
Virtual Open House Details
In lieu of COVID-19, please join us for a virtual open house meeting to discuss the project.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2020
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Register Here: https://bit.ly/PremierStudios
If anyone is unable to attend the Open House meeting, our team is happy to answer questions and/or schedule a virtual one-on-one meeting. Please contact Jennifer Hall at 602-369-0810 or jhall@roselawgroup.com.
Upcoming Public Hearings
Encanto Village Planning Committee:
TBD
Planning Commission:
TBD
City Council:
TBD
Contact Info:
Applicant Representative:
Rose Law Group
Jennifer Hall, Sr Project Manager
Jhall@roselawgroup.com
602-369-0810
City Staff Representative:
Nick Klimek, Village Planner
200 West Washington Street
3rd Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
nick.klimek@phoenix.gov
602-534-7696
You may provide public comment over the phone or in writing by referencing Premier Music Studio, Case #Z-64-20.
