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MINUTES FOR THE WORKSHOP OF THE
CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY HALL—MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
CONFERENCE ROOM B-3
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
THURSDAY,MARCH 18, 2010
6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Tennyson (Cholla)
Commissioner Spitzer(Barrel)
Commissioner Hendrix (Ocotillo)
Commissioner Kolodziej (Yucca)
Commissioner Shaffer(Cactus)
ABSENT: Commissioner Lee (Cholla)
STAFF PRESENT: Tabitha Perry, Principal Planner
Paul Li, Assistant City Attorney
Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director
Jennifer Reichelt, Deputy Communications Director
Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner
Karen Stovall, Senior Planner
Ron Short, FAICP, Deputy Director Long Range Planning
Richard Janke, Deputy Director Transportation
Chris Lemka, Principal Engineer
Noel McKee, Planning Intern
Marilyn Clark, Recording Secretary
II. WORKSHOP ITEMS
1. CENSUS 2010 PRESENTATION
Jennifer Reichelt gave a presentation regarding the 2010 Census. The purpose of this
agenda item was to brief the Commission on the City's efforts to partner with the US
Census Bureau to ensure the 2010 Census is a success in Glendale.
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As part of the presentation, information materials and handouts were given to the
Commissioners at the meeting.
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA09-06 AND REZONING APPLICATION
ZON09-07: SARIVAL FARMS— 10355 NORTH 51ST AVENUE
Karen Stovall gave an overview prior to this request going before the Public Hearing at
tonight's Planning Commission. This is a request by Berry& Damore LLC to amend the
General Plan from General Commercial (GC) and Medium Density Residential (MDR,
3.5 — 5 du/ac) to Planned Commercial (PC) and to rezone from C-3 (Heavy Commercial),
C-2 (General Commercial), and R1-6 (Single Residence) to PAD (Planned Area
Development). (Cactus District).
3. 2009 ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT
Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, gave a progress report regarding the city's General
Plan, Glendale 2025: The Next Step. This item was for information only, therefore, no
action was required.
III. REPORTS AND COMMENTS
OPEN MEETING LAW INFORMATION
Open Meeting Law Booklets were distributed to the Commissioners at the meeting. The
booklets were provided by the City Clerk's office.
Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director presented Chairperson Tennyson with a plaque in
recognition of her contributions and dedicated service to the City of Glendale during her
two terms on the Planning Commission. Ms. Tennyson's term started on March 25, 2008
and ended this evening on March 25, 2010. The board is very appreciative of her efforts
and she will be truly missed.
Tabitha Perry, Staff Liaison announced that the next Planning Commission Workshop
will be held on April 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn Clark, Recording Secretary