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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 10/14/2004 MEETING MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP GLENDALE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 2A 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2004 7:00PM COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ernie Arce Daniel Drew Henry Maynard Richard Schwartz Rod Beal, Chairperson COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bob Bohart Mickey Lund CITY STAFF: Jon Froke,AICP, Planning Director Jim May, AICP, Planning Manager Kate Langford, Senior Planner Diana Castro, Recording Secretary GUEST: Terry Johnson, AICP, Transportation Program Administrator, Transportation Chairperson Beal called the workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. Workshop Items 1. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT: CIRCULATION ELEMENT Mr. Terry Johnson presented this item. Commissioner Drew asked if there will be an interchange at Bethany Home and the Loop 101. Mr. Johnson responded yes. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14,2004 Commissioner Drew asked if any of the funding will come from the city's half-cent sales tax. Mr. Johnson said a park and ride lot and HOV access into the lot were included when the half- cent sales tax went before the voters. He noted funds were also loaned for the design of the Bethany Home interchange. Commissioner Drew asked where the costs for 95th Avenue from Maryland to Bethany Home will come from. Mr. Johnson said Glendale has to come up with funds for Bethany Home Road and 95th Avenue. He noted half-cent money is going into Bethany Home Road, but it is capped at $2 million. Commissioner Drew asked if the interchange will be negatively impacted if Proposition 400 does not pass. Mr. Johnson said ADOT has committed money for the north half in 2008, but if Proposition 400 passes the money could be programmed as early as 2006. Mr. Johnson confirmed 95th Avenue will be four lanes both north and south of Maryland. Commissioner Drew expressed concern that traffic from the Loop 101 will flow back east toward the heavy residential areas. Commissioner Schwartz asked where the development impact fees will come from. Mr. Johnson stated a list of projects is developed and periodically updated; therefore, development impact fees collected throughout the city can be applied. Commissioner Drew asked if impact fees will be sufficient to cover the cost of bringing Bethany Home from 95th to the 101. Mr. Johnson said no, explaining cost increases will require that the city draw on additional resources. He noted the other resources used could be repaid using development impact fees. Commissioner Maynard asked if 95th Avenue will come straight across Maryland. Mr. Johnson stated they are not sure at this time of the specifics. Commissioner Maynard expressed his opinion the roadway will run too close to the stadium. In response to Chairperson Beal's question, Mr. Froke explained upon the Commission's authorization to proceed, Ms. Langford will work with Mr. Johnson and come forward at a future public hearing with a formal request to initiate a General Plan amendment. Commissioner Drew asked what impact a delay in the Commission's decision would have on the project. Mr. Johnson explained the only impact the Commission's decision has is on whether funds will be repaid using development impact fees. He said the project will go forward and funding sources will be found in other ways if necessary. Ms. Langford pointed out the roadway will be built and function as an arterial, regardless of whether or not it is noted as an arterial on 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14,2004 the city's General Plan map. Commissioner Drew stated one of the key issues is that changing the classification of the street will give the city more options for funding. Ms. Langford agreed. Mr. May clarified the street will be defined as an arterial street and initiation should reference the standards for arterial streets. Chairperson Beal voiced the Commission's consensus to proceed. 2. PROPOSED 67TH AVENUE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT Ms. Kate Langford, Senior Planner,presented this item. Chairperson Beal asked about the cost associated with the amendment. Ms. Langford explained the process will involve a lot of staff time, noting staff will probably contact individual homeowners in an attempt to reach consensus. Mr. Froke stated the hard costs alone will be several hundred dollars. Ms. Langford assured the Commission General Plan amendments are not taken lightly given the costs and time involved. Commissioner Drew asked if at the end of the process staff will know what it cost to do the General Plan amendment. Mr. Froke responded yes, stating staffs time is the most difficult component to calculate. Commissioner Drew asked if the city looks at recouping some of its costs. Mr. Froke answered yes. Area 1 Commissioner Drew asked why the city wants to drop to low density for a property located between general commercial and high density uses. Ms. Langford explained the density for the area immediately to the south is 3.5 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) to 5 du/ac. She said they have found small lots make a nice transition, minimizing possible traffic impacts and beautifying the area. Commissioner Schwartz suggested they designate the area 3.5 du/ac to 5 du/ac and put the burden on the infill developer to justify a density of 5 du/ac. Commissioner Drew agreed, stating he would set the level as low as possible, but leave room for negotiations. Ms. Langford noted the area is currently designated for 12 du/ac to 20 du/ac and General Commercial. She stated staff will contact each of the property owners to hear their concerns and discuss the city's intent. She pointed out the General Plan amendment is a change in policy and will not change the existing zoning of multi-family. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14,2004 Ms. Langford confirmed for Commissioner Drew the General Plan amendment will not affect a developer as long as they build within the existing zoning. Area 2 Commissioner Drew noted 5 du/ac to 8 du/ac would be the lowest density in the immediate area. Ms. Langford agreed. Commissioner Drew asked if a developer could develop just one of the parcels. Mr. Froke said, while it is feasible, the city would prefer to have someone buy and develop all of the parcels as a whole. Commissioner Drew expressed concern that each parcel could be developed independently. Ms. Langford noted that type of situation already exists throughout the city. Commissioner Drew asked if a designation of 5 du/ac to 8 du/ac offers the city the most protection or if the designation should be dropped another level. Ms. Langford stated the issue would then become one of functionality. Mr. May suggested incorporating the property to the west designated as Office into the 5 du/ac to 8 du/ac. The Commissioners agreed. Area 3 The Commission agreed the density should be lowered to 3.5 du/ac to 5 du/ac. Area 4 The Commission agreed the density should be lowered to 3.5 du/ac to 5 du/ac. Area 5 Commissioner Drew asked why the density is proposed for 5 du/ac to 8 du/ac rather than 3.5 du/ac to 5 du/ac, pointing out the property is bordered by 3.5 to 5 on the west and four to the north. The Commission agreed the density should be lowered to 3.5 du/ac to 5 du/ac. Area 6 The Commission agreed to correct the GC boundary area. Area 7 The Commission agreed the density should be lowered to 3.5 du/ac to 5 du/ac. Chairperson Beal directed staff to proceed. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 14,2004 Chairperson Beal called for Reports and Comments. Mr. Froke updated the Commission on the status of the Northern Crossing development, particularly with regard to his letter to the developer concerning the community's desire for a sit- down restaurant. He pointed out that at the time he sent the letter the developer was working with staff on proposing two auto related uses. Mr. May asked the Commissioners to contact him if they are interested in attending the Department of Commerce's Boards and Commissions training workshop on November 12. Mr. May stated a QuikTrip and amendment to the North Valley Specific Area Plan will be heard on October 21. He stated the November 4 meeting has been vacated and since no items are on the November 11 agenda which is a city holiday, he will recommend vacating that meeting at the October 21 meeting. Mr. Froke noted the Council Chambers will be under renovation during the Commission's December 2 meeting; therefore, staff will be recommending that the meeting be vacated. Mr. Froke provided an update regarding the vacant Eckerd's building located at the southeast corner of 59th and Northern Avenues. Commissioner Maynard announced a number of Glendale communities will hold "Night Out" gatherings on October 16. He encouraged every Commissioner to visit the different communities. In response to a question from Chairperson Beal, Mr. Froke said he is working with the property owner to have the unused pole sign located at the northeast corner of 67th Avenue and Bell Road removed. The Commission agreed to begin wearing suits to the public hearings beginning November 18, 2004. Since there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Diana Castro, Recording Secretary 5