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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 6/7/2012 MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,JUNE 7,2012 7:00pm CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00pm. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Sherwood (Sahuaro), Commissioner Shaffer (Cactus), Commissioner Petrone (Cholla), Commissioner Larson (Mayoral), and Commissioner Williams (Ocotillo). Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Penilla(Barrel). City Staff Present: Tabitha Perry, Assistant Planning Director, Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director, Sherry Schurhammer, Financial Services Executive Director, Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney, Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, Karen Stovall, Senior Planner, Remigio Cordero, Planner, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Sherwood called for Approval of Minutes. Commissioner Williams made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2012 Workshop as written. Commissioner Shaffer seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Commissioner Williams made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2012 Public Hearing as written. Commissioner Shaffer seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Sherwood called for any withdrawals and/or continuances. There were none. Chairperson Sherwood stated tonight's agenda items would be taken out of order and would begin with Other Business. OTHER BUSINESS Chairperson Sherwood called for Other Business. Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan 2013-22 Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner (Citywide) June 7,2012 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 Mr. Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, presented this item. He stated this is a request to determine if the fiscal year 2012-2013 preliminary Capital Improvement Plan conforms to the General Plan. He said the ten year CIP is updated annually to ensure consistency with the City Council strategic goals, objectives and priorities, intergovernmental agreements, and on-going projects in the community. In Glendale, the Planning Commission reviews the ensuing year, fiscal year 2012-2013 preliminary Capital Improvement Plan to determine if the projects are in conformance with the adopted General Plan. This is the only responsibility the Planning Commission has in the CIP process. Staff is recommending the Planning Commission indicate that the fiscal year 2013 preliminary CIP is in conformance with Glendale's General Plan. Mr. Ritz said the recommended action is to report to the City Council that the fiscal year 2013 preliminary CIP of the fiscal year 2013-2022 preliminary CIP is in conformance with the General Plan. Mr. Ritz stated he was available for questions. Chairperson Sherwood opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak, Chairperson Sherwood closed the public hearing. Chairperson Sherwood called for a motion. Commissioner Petrone made a motion to approve as recommended. Commissioner Shaffer seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Chairperson Sherwood called for staff's presentation. 1. ZON12-01 A request by Beus Gilbert PLLC, representing Hospice of the Valley, to rezone 1.7 acres from C-O (Commercial Office) to G-O (General Office). The site is located approximately 340 feet south of the southwest corner of 59th Avenue and Thunderbird Road (13614 North 59th Avenue). Staff Contact: Karen Stovall, Senior Planner (Sahuaro District). Ms. Karen Stovall presented this item. She said this is a request by Beus Gilbert for the property at 13614 North 59t Avenue, which is a 1.7 acre property located south of the southwest corner of 59th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. She stated the property is currently vacant and is bordered by a child care facility and retail building to the north, a medical office building to the south, Thunderbird Paseo Park to the west, and a retail center to the east, across 59th Avenue. June 7,2012 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 Ms. Stovall said the applicant is requesting to rezone this property from C-O (Commercial Office) to G-O (General Office)to permit a hospice care facility operated by Hospice of the Valley. The applicant wishes to develop a 10,000 square foot inpatient care facility with the capacity to hold up to 12 beds. The property will have a single driveway on 59th Avenue, which will restrict vehicular movements to right-in and right-out only. The site is adjacent to Thunderbird Paseo Park and will have a solid, decorative six-foot wall along the rear property line. She explained in April 2012, the applicant mailed 73 notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties. The applicant and the Planning Department received an email in support of the request from the same citizen. There were no concerns expressed during the citizen participation process. Ms. Stovall explained the G-O zoning district is an appropriate district to implement the existing OFC General Plan land use designation and develop this infill property. The proposed zoning district is compatible with adjacent properties and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. Completion of this project will include the redevelopment of a currently underutilized property that will complement the existing office and medical land uses in the vicinity of 59th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. She concluded the Planning Commission should recommend approval of ZON12-01, subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. Chairperson Sherwood called for the applicant's presentation. Mr. Paul Gilbert, Beus Gilbert, 4800 North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, stated there has been no neighborhood opposition; the request is consistent with the General Plan, and in agreement with the stipulations. He stated he was available for questions. Commissioner Larson questioned the entrance to the property which is right-in, right-out. Mr. Gilbert explained the city informed him that only a right-in, right-out would be allowed at this entrance. He said traffic would have to continue northbound and then loop back southbound in order to gain access to the property. Chairperson Sherwood opened the public hearing. Ms. Bonnie Steiger, 5325 West Acapulco Lane, Glendale, 85306, stated she was in support of the project but asked if the parking provided was sufficient. Ms. Stovall explained the proposed facility is considered a hospital. She said one parking space per bed is required and the facility will have 12 beds. The applicant is proposing 44 parking spaces. No with one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Sherwood closed the public hearing. June 7,2012 Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 Commissioner Williams made a motion to recommend approval of ZON12-01 subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. Commissioner Petrone seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Ms. Robberson said the Planning Commission's recommendation will be forward to City Council for final action. 2. CUP12-01 A request by Level 4 Studio, representing De Rito Partners LLC, to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow a convenience use in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district. The site located at the southwest corner of 43rd and Peoria avenues (4303 West Peoria Avenue). Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero, Planner (Cactus District). Mr. Remigio Cordero, Planner, said this is a request by Level 4 Studio representing De Rito Partners Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit approval to allow a convenience use in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district for the property at 4303 West Peoria Avenue. If this request is approved, a drive thru lane on the northern end tenant suite of an existing building would be allowed. Mr. Cordero said the Glendale Towne Center remodel is a major renovation of an existing building. The applicant is proposing to update the floor plan, building elevations, landscaping, and create new tenant suites throughout this building. The proposed drive thru lane will be adequate in length to accommodate more than six vehicles. The drive thru lane will have an integrated, architectural canopy and a decorative masonry wall to screen the vehicles from 43`d and Peoria Avenues. He said the applicant and the Planning Department have not received any opposition to the request. Mr. Cordero said the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses. He stated the Planning Commission should approve CUP12-01 subject to the stipulations contained in the staff report. He said he was available for questions. Commissioner Williams questioned the entry and exit drives. Mr. Cordero said the Transportation Department has approved the existing driveways to be sufficient to accommodate traffic generated by this proposal. Commissioner Larson verified that the Transportation Department approved the proposed drive thru as the property seems very tight. Mr. Cordero said all departments review the plans and Transportation has deemed there is adequate access on the site. Commissioner Petrone commented a project similar to this was recently approved. He said the site looks terrific and the project was done beautifully. He applauded the applicant for their innovated use of this existing building. June 7,2012 Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 Chairperson Sherwood stated he had contacted Mr. Cordero questioning the procedure regarding dedication of the right of way where the bus shelter is located. Mr. Cordero explained this is a process handled by the city's Engineering Department. Chairperson Sherwood opened the public hearing. Ms. Julie Dimaria, 4238 West Mountain View Road, Phoenix, 85051, questioned if the proposed drive thru would eliminate the existing landscaping. She was concerned about the lack of landscaping with a bus stop, sidewalk, and drive thru being adjacent to one another. Chairperson Sherwood called for the applicant's presentation. Mr. Tim Ward, Level 4 Studio, 6868 North 7th Avenue, Suite 209, Phoenix, applicant, stated he appreciated the opportunity to speak. He said there will be screen walls added to screen the drive thru lane as well as to provide security to those waiting at the bus stop. He said the bus bay current exists. Mr. Ward said he appreciates Commissioner Petrone's comments and this is a good project to attempt to clean up this corner. Mr. Ward added this proposal will not change any traffic flow patterns. Commissioner Larson said there is approximately ten to 15 feet of landscaping behind the sidewalk. He questioned what type of facilities would use a drive thru. Mr. Doug Himmelberg, De Rito Partners, 6868 North 7th Avenue, Suite 209, Phoenix, stated something such as a Starbucks would be ideal for this location; however, there are no specific commitments as this time. Commissioner Larson verified that only the suite to the north would be able to use the drive thru. Mr. Himmelberg said yes. Commissioner Larson said it will be great to see businesses occupying this corner. Chairperson Sherwood asked the applicant when they would anticipate having businesses occupy the building. Mr. Himmelberg said it would be approximately six to eight months for remodeling and before tenants move in. Chairperson Sherwood continued with the public hearing portion. Mr. Scott VanSoest, 4223 West Cinnabar Avenue, Phoenix, 85051, said although he was glad this area was being cleaned up, he was concerned about the amount of traffic this proposal would bring and how the traffic would flow in and out of the property. He felt this intersection was already congested. Mr. Cordero explained there is a deceleration lane on Peoria Avenue which would allow a vehicle heading east to turn right into the site. He added if a vehicle is leaving the drive thru window, it could continue forward through the center or to the north to access Peoria Avenue, or circle the property and access 43`d Avenue heading south. June 7,2012 Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 With no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Sherwood closed the public hearing. Commissioner Petrone made a motion to approve CUP12-01 subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. Commissioner Shaffer seconded the motion. Commissioner Larson stated there were a few options as far as exiting the property is concerned. He said he saw no major issues. The motion was unanimously approved. Ms. Robberson stated this is final approval by the Planning Commission subject to appeal if filed within 15 days. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Chairperson Sherwood called for Other Business From The Floor. There was none. PLANNING STAFF REPORT Chairperson Sherwood called for the Planning Staff Report. Ms. Perry asked the Commission to vacate the July 5, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. Chairperson Sherwood called for a motion. Commissioner Shaffer made a motion to vacate the July 5, 2012, Planning Commission Workshop and Public Hearing. Commissioner Larson seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Ms. Perry stated there have been several workshops and meetings regarding ZTA11-01. She informed the Commission this case will be heard by the City Council on June 12, 2012. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Sherwood called for Commission Comments and Suggestions. There were none. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Commissioner Shaffer made a motion to adjourn the Meeting. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:38pm. The next meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2012. Respectfully submitted, 0 Diana Figueroa, Recordi ecretary