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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 1/17/2018 1 GLENiv MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307 AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM JANUARY 17, 2018 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Vice Chair Rovey. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chair Larry Rovey Commissioner Leonard Escudero Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Quentin Tolby Commissioner Tim Topliff Also Present: Trevor Ebersole, Transportation Director Kurt Christianson, Assistant City Attorney Attendees: John Padilla 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments were made. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approval of the Aviation Advisory Commission minutes from the December 20, 2017 meeting, as written. ' Motioned by Commissioner Quentin Tolby, seconded by Commissioner Leonard Escudero AYE: Vice Chair Larry Rovey Commissioner Leonard Escudero Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Quentin Tolby Commissioner Tim Topliff Passed 5. AIRPORT BUSINESS a. Possible Camelback Ranch Area Rezoning Request. Commissioner Escudero announced that he attended a neighborhood informational meeting in January hosted by Mattamy Homes regarding a potential housing development north of the Camelback Ranch Baseball Park. Commissioner Escudero noted that the Mattamy representatives were not looking for approval, but rather telling public their plans and trying to mitigate conflict. Commissioner Escudero shared a map and a Project Details slide, which prepared and presented by Mattamy. The Project Details slide included the following: • Proposed Zoning: R1-10 PRD •30% Open Space •2.88-acre neighborhood park •Gated Community •Main access off Ballpark Blvd. with resident-only access on 107th Avenue •221 Single-Family Detached Homes •One-and Two-Story Houses •Individually Owned Lots •Homeowner's Association •50-foot landscape buffer along 107th Avenue •Equestrian/Multi-Use trails along north, south, and east perimeters •Connections to regional trail system Commissioner Escudero reported the following: •All homeowners reacted negatively, however they were polite and respectful. •The homeowners did not want their lifestyle changed by high-density homes. •One homeowner asked if Mattamy met with the Airport. The Mattamy lawyer replied in the positive and stated that the Airport was against the development. •The development will require a zoning change. •The homeowners were grateful that the Airport is opposed to the development. Mr. Ebersole stated that Mr. Husband, the Interim Airport Administrator was unable to attend this evening's meeting, but attended the Mattamy Homes meeting and submitted a report for Mr. Ebersole to read this evening. The report from Mr. Husband was as follows: •Interim Airport Administrator Joe Husband attended the public meeting held by Mattamy Homes and their legal and zoning consulting staff. The meeting was at the Pendergast Community Center on 10 January from 1800(L) to 1900(L)with some residents staying after until about 1940(L). •Themeeting was attended by approximately 45 to 50 persons of which about 10 were assorted Mattamy staff and consultants. •Mattamy displayed a proposed site subdivision plan, vicinity map, and proposed half-street cross section for 107th Avenue. A slide presentation was made that provided some details of the proposed development. Mattamy stated that they intended to submit a pre-application for rezoning in approximately one week and the official application in February. •The report included the Project Details slide as reported above in Commissioner Escudero's report. •The residents in attendance were all opposed to the development as proposed and the primary concerns expressed are listed below: •Density as proposed much too high • Lot size much too small • Residents would only want%, %, or 1-acre lots •Traffic on 107th would be much increased •School capacity already limited •Too many new residents and cars •Claimed proposal was inconsistent with Phoenix General Plan • Development too close to the airport runway and incompatible •Traffic and disruptions during construction •By far, the biggest concerns were density/lot size and traffic concerns. The community seemed to be in solidarity on nearly all issues and they claim that they will fight against the development as proposed up to and including a lawsuit. • Mattamy mentioned that Glendale was studying/discussing improvements to Ballpark Boulevard that would create a northern route to Maryland and thus reduce traffic. The residents rebuffed this and stated Glendale was not pursuing this due to the cost. • Mattamy mentioned a few times that they had met with airport staff and the AAC. When asked what the airport's position was, the accurately sated that the airport and AAC were opposed to the residential development due to the close proximity tathe airport and incompatibility of the land use. After the meeting, J. Husband thanks them for the accuracy of the airport's position. Subsequent to the meeting, we have measured the distance from the Runway 01 Displaced Threshold to the center of the proposed subdivision at less than 2,400 feet. •See attached photos of the slide provided by Aviation Advisory Commissioner Escudero. Vice Chair Rovey thanked Mr. Ebersole for the report and asked if Mr. Husband was on the job already. Mr. Ebersole replied in the positive and shared details of Mr. Husband's extensive background in aviation. Vice Chair Rovey noted that originally, the City of Glendale purchased all 300 acres in order to control development on the parcel, however later sold the parcel. Vice Chair Rovey hoped that the City of Glendale submits a strong opposition to the requested residential zoning. Commissioner Topliff stated that the proposed development is too close to the Airport. Vice Chair Rovey commented that during baseball season, the traffic on Camelback Road is nearly impossible and adding 221 houses will increase the problem. - Commissioner Escudero stated that until there is a permanent solution, developers will keep coming back. Commissioner Escudero commented that homeowners at the meeting felt that Mattamy did not pursue any other options besides high density and that Mattamy could sell '/2-acre and 1-acre lots. Commissioner Tolby noted that Mattamy will try to'get the highest density for maximum profit. Vice Chair Rovey commented that there should be a different use for the property instead of residential. Commissioner Escudero noted that two of the people he spoke with at the meeting felt that the City of Glendale's letter to the City of Phoenix in opposition of the last proposed development was instrumental in turning the tide. Commissioner McCall stated that based on his experience, even if homeowners sign a document indicating that they will not complain about any airport noise, subsequent homeowners do. Commissioner Tolby stated that the Commission needs to know when the next public meeting is and he will attend. Commissioner Tolby was out of town and not available to attend the January Mattamy public meeting. Vice Chair Rovey inquired if all of the Councilmembers are aware of the situation and if Commission action is required at this time. Mr. Ebersole will relay the information to the Councilmembers and will share the Commissioners' concerns. b. Aviation Advisory Board Commission membership appointments. Commissioner McCall was recently appointed to the Commission as a representative from the Cholla,District and shared his background in aviation. c. Airport Veteran's Memorial Update Commissioner Kruger reported that he has not moved forward on the memorial plans since the Commission was told to hold off pending information on potential development on the east side of the Airport. Commissioner Kruger hoped that the letter the Commission sent to the Mayor requesting aircraft for the memorial was being reviewed. Vice Chair Rovey asked if the letter had been signed yet. Mr. Ebersole and Mr. Christianson had not heard if the letter was signed yet. Mr. Ebersole will follow up. 6. STAFF REPORTS a. New Interim Airport Administrator- Following the retirement of Airport Administrator Kenn Potts, Mr. Husband was selected as a temporary replacement. Mr. Husband's background and experience in aviation was provided. b. Airport Financial Update: •Airport Budget Activities: The base budget has been proposed for the next fiscal year, FY2019, and it is unchanged from FY2018. •Airport Financial Update: • Projected Annual Revenue-$545,779.00 • Revenues YTD—$298,404.00—54.67% of projected •Annual Operating Budget- $153,183.00 • Expenses YTD-$100,134.87—34.63% remaining c. Airport Operations Update •December Operations: 5,570 •Fiscal Year-to-date—33,331 d. Airport Construction Projects •The North Apron Rehabilitation Project is proceeding well. Phases Al (Glendale Aero Services South Apron) and B (Northeast Terminal Apron)were both completed ahead of the contractor's proposed schedule. The contractor, Combs Construction, has started Phase C (Glendale Aero Services South Apron) and the phase is progressing well. It is possible that the first phase to affect the private hangar tenants (Phase D)will begin ahead of the proposed schedule and airport staff will be coordinating with the hangar tenants to minimize disruptions to access. The entire project is scheduled to be substantially completedin late spring. e. Airport Leasing and Development Update •South Box Hangar Leases: The final approval process for the new lease agreements for four box hangars is currently underway. All four leases were signed and nearly all documentation has been submitted. The target date for Council approval is February 13, 2018. • FoxAviation Hangar Development: The proposed project for the development of a hangar facility on a vacant parcel near the Airport wash bay is proceeding. Development agreement terms are being drafted and the developer is finalizing the proposed leasehold size. The proposed development team is working with.the City to determine the area required for construction. A land survey has been completed by the developer and the final lease development and drafting will be completed by Airport staff. •Terminal Space Leasing: All available space is currently occupied. f. Airport Land Use and Proposed Zoning Evaluations •Zoning Cases Reviewed: Six proposedzoning cases were reviewed by Airport staff. Two had no impact on the Airport. One was for a mini-storage use on Glendale Avenue. Three were for residential developments within the Airport Traffic Pattern Airspace. Staff submitted comments on all cases. •New Residential Development South of the Airport: Staff continues to monitor the proposed residential development east of the Airport by Mattamy Homes. Mr. Husband's report was provided in agenda item 5a. • g. Airport Events •Babes, Blues, and Brews Festival: Starshine Associates, an Airport business tenant, and some of their partners will be holding a music festival at the Airport on April 14, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will be held on the apron area just north of the terminal. Starshine is coordinating closely with the City of Glendale Event and Airport staff. •Airport Open House: The event is planned for November 3, 2018 and Airport staff continue to plan the event and work with stakeholders. •Airport Café Hours of Operation Reduced Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. •Commissioner Escudero inquired as the lease expiration date for the Airport Café. Mr. Ebersole will follow up. 7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS Mr. Padilla gave an update on LAFB operations, which included the following: • LAFB continues to receive more F35's and there should be 144 on site by late 2019/early 2020. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Commissioner Escudero would like to open communication with the Desert Diamond Casino in regards to a shuttle between the Airport and the casino. Commissioner Escudero felt this could be a good opportunity for the Airport. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items were proposed. 10. NEXT MEETING The next meeting date is Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in the Conference Room on the second floor of the Airport terminal building, 6801 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, Arizona 85307. 11. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Rovey adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. by consensus. The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of January 17, 2018 were submitted and approved this 21st day of February 2018. Trevor Ebersole Recording Secretary