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Council upholds DRB approval for BB Living Cabezon townhomes with revised elevations
Summary
Scottsdale City Council reviewed the Development Review Boardapproval for a 191-unit BB Living townhome project in the Cabezon area and voted to uphold the DRB decision with applicant-submitted design revisions.
Scottsdale City Council on Tuesday upheld the Development Review Boardapproval of BB Livingat Cabezon, a proposed 191-unit townhome community on about 18 acres in the Cabezon master plan area, while accepting revised building elevations the applicant submitted on June 3.
The decision preserves the DRBapproval of site layout and landscaping while endorsing changes to exterior materials and massing. "Scottsdale is unique. Our community is committed to high quality design," said John Berry, speaking for the applicant, and he presented the updated design elements, including additional stone veneer, Juliet balconies, deeper roof overhangs and paver driveways.
The council heard a brief staff presentation from Greg Bloomberg of Current Planning, who summarized the DRBreview and the primary concerns raised about exterior compatibility with surrounding development. Bloomberg noted the site sits inside the Cabezon master planned area and that the DRBhad previously approved the project on April 17. In public comment, Dan Isaac said the appeal to council was a misuse of city time and urged the council to affirm the DRB decision.
BB Living representatives contrasted the current proposal with a previously approved, larger multifamily scheme and emphasized that the townhome plan provides more open space than required and a suite of on-site amenities, including a pool, outdoor kitchen, dog park and fitness center. "This is a legacy project," said Brandon Lombardi, identified by the applicant as BB Livingpresident, describing the revisions as a response to local design priorities.
Council members who spoke during deliberations praised the additional architectural articulation and the applicantengagement with feedback. The council voted to affirm the DRB decision with the revisions submitted to staff on June 3, 2025. The approved development remains subject to standard city permits and building-review processes.
The council record shows the matter was acted on after presentation, public comment and applicant response; staff retained the revised material samples for review during construction plan checks.
Looking ahead, if the developer proceeds with building permits the project will return to staff for zoning-compliance checks and standard construction approvals.
