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CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009
7:OOPM
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Tennyson at approximately 7:O0pm.
II. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michele Tennyson, Chairperson
Patrick Sutliff, Vice Chairperson
Brad Hendrix
John Kolodziej
Sean Lee
Raymond Spitzer
MEMBER ABSENT: William Shaffer
STAFF PRESENT: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Garn Emery, Deputy City Attorney
Tabitha Perry, Principal Planner
Remigio Cordero, Planner
Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairperson Tennyson called for a motion for approval of the October 1, 2009, minutes.
Commissioner Spitzer MADE a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes as written.
Commissioner Sutliff SECONDED the MOTION. The MOTION carried
UNANIMOUSLY.
IV. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
Chairperson Tennyson asked if there were any withdrawals or continues. There were
none.
V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. CUP09-06: A request by Great Beginnings Preschool for a conditional use
permit to allow a child care center within an existing religious facility in the
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SR -17 (Suburban Residence) zoning district. The site is located north of the
northwest corner of 59`h Avenue and Bell Road (17236 North 591i Avenue). Staff
Contact: Remigio Cordero, Planner (Sahuaro District).
Mr. Remigio Cordero, Planner, presented the staff report.
Mr. Robert Nedimyer, Great Beginnings Christian Preschools on behalf of Faith Bible Church,
introduced himself and stated he was available for questions.
Chairperson Tennyson opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, Chairperson
Tennyson closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Tennyson called for a motion.
Commissioner Sutliff MADE a MOTION to APPROVE CUP09-06 subject to one
stipulation as noted in the staff report. Commissioner Lee SECONDED the MOTION.
The MOTION was APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Gann Emery, Deputy City Attorney, stated the action taken by the Planning Commission is
final. He said anyone wishing to appeal this action must do so by filing a written Notice of
Appeal with the Planning Department within fifteen (15) days.
2. GPA08-05: A request by the Planning Commission to amend the General Plan
Land Use Map designation on 4.3 acres from PC (Planned Commercial) and HDR
(High Density Residential, 12-20 Dwelling Units Per Acre) to PF (Public
Facility). The site is located west of the southwest corner of 51" Avenue and
Lamar Road (5139 W. Lamar Road), Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero, Planner
(Ocotillo District).
Mr. Remigio Cordero, Planner, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Sutliff asked if there were any multiple dwellings on the site. Mr. Cordero stated
there were none.
Chairperson Tennyson opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, Chairperson
Tennyson closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Tennyson called for a motion.
Commissioner Hendrix MADE a MOTION to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of GPA08-05.
Commissioner Kolodziej SECONDED the MOTION. The MOTION was APPROVED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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Mr. Garn Emery, Deputy City Attorney, stated that the Planning Commission's actions are not
final. He explained that the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City
Council for final action.
3. ZONO8-19: A request by the Planning Commission to rezone 2.5 acres from
M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-2 (General Commercial). The site is located west of
the southwest comer of 51" and Glendale avenues (5139 W. Glendale Avenue).
Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero, Planner (Ocotillo District).
Mr. Remigio Cordero, Planner, presented the staff report.
Chairperson Tennyson opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, Chairperson
Tennyson closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Hendrix MADE a MOTION to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of ZON08-19.
Commissioner Kolodziej SECONDED the MOTION. The MOTION was APPROVED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Garn Emery, Deputy City Attorney, stated that the Planning Commission's actions are not
final. He explained that the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City
Council for final action.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Chairperson Tennyson called for Other Business. There was none.
VII. PLANNING STAFF REPORT
Chairperson Tennyson called for the Planning Staff Report. There was none.
VIII. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chairperson Tennyson called for Commission Comments and Suggestions. There were none.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2009.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16pm.
Diana Figueroa, Record Secretary