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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 2/3/2011 MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3,2011 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00pm. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Kolodziej (Yucca), Vice Chairperson Spitzer (Barrel), Commissioner Petrone (Cholla), Commissioner Sherwood (Sahuaro), Commissioner Shaffer (Cactus), and Commissioner Larson (Mayoral) City Staff Present: Tabitha Perry, Principal Planner, Deborah Mazoyer, Assistant Deputy City Manager, Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney, Bill Luttrell, Senior Planner, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Kolodziej called for a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of the January 20, 2011, workshop and public hearing. All minutes were approved as written. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Kolodziej called for any withdrawals and/or continuances. Ms. Perry stated there were none. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Chairperson Kolodziej introduced the public hearing item. He called staff's presentation. PP10-01: A request by Hoskin-Ryan Consultants, Inc., representing DR Horton, Inc., to approve a preliminary plat titled Maryland Heights to allow a 34 lot residential subdivision for detached single family homes on approximately 9.86 acres. The site is located at the northeast corner of 79th and Maryland Avenues (6550 North 79th Avenue). Staff Contact: Bill Luttrell, Senior Planner (Yucca District). Mr. Bill Luttrell, Senior Planner, presented this item. Mr. Luttrell stated approval of this request would allow a 34 lot residential subdivision for detached single family homes on approximately 9.86 acres, with a density of 3.45 dwelling units per acre. He explained the minimum lot size is 6,600 square feet, the maximum is 14,259 square feet and the average lot size if 7,677 square feet. City of Glendale Planning Department•5850 West Glendale Avenue,Suite 212•Glendale,AZ 85301-2599•(623)930-2800 www.glendaleaz.com February 3,2011 Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes Page 2 He said the development plan includes 1.92 acres of common open space or 19% of the total size which is more than what was previously approved at 1.2 acres or 12% of the total site. The amenities will include benches, seating, and trails, as well as a sidewalk connecting the project to the park, school and open space along 79th Avenue. Mr. Luttrell explained vehicular access into the subdivision is provided from 79th Avenue, which is classified as a collector street. He said per the city's request, a cul-de-sac shall be constructed at the end of Maryland Avenue located at the southwest corner of the subdivision to avoid additional street traffic. There will not be any vehicular access into Maryland Heights from this location. There are two storm water retention tracts within the project. Track "A" is located in the center of the subdivision and Tract"b" is located at the southwest corner of the subdivision. Mr. Luttrell said the applicant held a neighborhood meeting on November 17, 2010 where 301 property owners and interested parties were notified. The Planning Department has received two inquiries or responses; one in favor and one in opposition. In conclusion, Mr. Luttrell stated the preliminary plat should be approved subject to the four stipulations noted in the staff report. He asked the Commission if they had any questions. Chairperson Kolodziej called for questions from the Commission. With no questions of staff, Chairperson Kolodziej called for the applicant's presentation. Ms. Holly James, DR Horton, and Mr. Matthew Mancini, Hoskin-Ryan Associates, introduced themselves. Mr. Mancini stated they are planning a gracious open of open space and stated he is available for questions. Chairperson Kolodziej asked for questions from the Commission. Commissioner Larson asked for information regarding the size of the homes. Ms. James stated the house size has not been determined; however, they are anticipating sizes to begin at 1,400 square feet up to 2,200 square feet, which are similar to the nearby houses. Commissioner Spitzer asked if solar panels would be included as standard. Ms. James said no, although there will be `green' options available, however, solar panels would not be standard in this subdivision. Commissioner Spitzer asked what if the costs of the proposed homes are similar to the cost of homes in the surrounding neighborhood. Ms. James explained there are market studies that take place in order to determine the home prices. Commissioner Spitzer asked if there would be a Homeowners' Association. Ms. James said yes, although it has not yet been formed. February 3,2011 Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes Page 3 In response to a question from Commissioner Petrone, Ms. James stated that all common area improvements would be completed prior to the sale of homes. At 75% occupancy, control of the HOA would be turned over to the residents. Commissioner Sherwood commended the applicant for restricting fourteen lots along the east and west side to single story homes. Ms. James added there are only two two-story house products being offered and five single story houses being offered. With no one in the audience wishing to speak, Chairperson Kolodziej closed the public hearing. Chairperson Kolodziej called for the motion. Commissioner Sherwood made a motion to approve PP10-01, subject to the stipulations included in the staff report. Commissioner Larson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6 to 0. Ms. Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney, stated this is final approval appealable to the City Council. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Chairperson Kolodziej called for Other Business from the Floor. No one in the audience wished to speak. PLANNING STAFF REPORT Ms. Perry asked the Commission to vacate the March 3, 2011, workshop and public hearing as there are no items. Commissioner Shaffer made a motion to vacate the March 3, 2011, workshop and public hearing. Commissioner Larson seconded the motion,which was approved unanimously. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Kolodziej called for Commission comments and suggestions. There was none. The next meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2011. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15pm. Respectfully submitted, r' P iana Figueroa, Recor.e, ecretary