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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 4/3/2014 MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,APRIL 3,2014 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:02 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioner Johnston, Berryhill, Dobbelaere, Vice Chairperson Aldama, and Chairperson Penilla were present. Commissioners Absent: None. City Staff Present: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director, Tabitha Perry, Assistant Planning Director, Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, Remigio Cordero, Planner, Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary. Chairperson Penilla provided a personal note thanking and praising past Planning Commission Chairpersons, especially Chairperson Petrone, for his fairness and professionalism. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Penilla explained the January 16, 2014, meeting minutes could not be considered for approval unless a quorum of those in attendance at that particular meeting were present this evening. He asked for a motion to table the minutes. Vice Chairperson Aldama made a motion to table the minutes of the January 16, 2014 Planning Commission Hearing. Commissioner Johnston seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Penilla called for any withdrawals and/or continuances. There were none. Chairperson Penilla indicated that Item #6, Other Business would be heard prior to moving forward to the public hearing items. Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner(City-wide) I Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, provided the summary on the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan. He stated staff has reviewed the plan and has Planning Commission Minutes April 3,2014 determined the projects are in conformance with the adopted general plan. He noted this is the only responsibility the Planning Commission has in the capital improvement process. He stated staffs recommendation is to indicate that the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan is in conformance with the City of Glendale's General Plan. He said the required action of the Planning Commission is to report to the City Council that the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan of the Fiscal Year 2015-2025 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan is in conformance with the General Plan. He indicated a vote is needed to report to Council indicating the Commission is in agreement. Vice Chairperson Aldama made a motion to report to the City Council indicating the Planning Commission believes that the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary CIP of the Fiscal Year 2015-2024 Preliminary CIP is consistent with the General Plan. Commissioner Johnston seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Chairperson Penilla called for staff's presentation. GPA13-08/ZON13-13: A request by the property owner, Matthew Ming, to amend the general plan designation from 8-12 (Medium-High Density Residential) to 3.5 -5 (Medium Density Residential) and to Rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) zoning district to R1-4 (Single Residence) zoning district. The site is located west of the northwest corner of 67th Avenue and Paradise Lane (6812 West Paradise Lane) and is located in the Sahuaro District. Remigio Cordero, Planner, stated Cases GPA13-08 and ZON13-13 were requests by the property owner, Matthew Ming, to amend the general plan designation from 8-12 Medium-High Density Residential to 3.5 -5 Medium Density Residential and to Rezone from A-1 Agricultural zoning district to R1-4 Single Residence zoning district. The site is located west of the northwest corner of 67th Avenue and Paradise Lane and is located in the Sahuaro District. He explained the property owner is proposing to lower the current general plan density designation and rezone the property to a conforming zoning district that is most compatible with the surrounding area. He noted that if approved, there is an ability to subdivide the parcel into two parcels and the applicant would then propose to build custom homes on the property. He explained that currently the A-1 zoning district is a legal non-conforming zoning district that requires a parcel to have a minimum of forty acres in size to be in conformance with the zoning ordinance. He added that if a home were to be built on this property, a variance would be needed and any additional development on the property thereafter would require a variance for each development standard that is not met. Mr. Cordero noted that on January 16, 2014 the applicant mailed 105 notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties. The applicant did not receive any response regarding the request. He added that Planning received one response regarding the request from a nearby resident. The resident supported the request, however, asked that the property be kept in a clean manner. The property owner confirmed that the property will be kept clean. Planning Commission Minutes April 3,2014 In conclusion, Mr. Cordero stated this request appears to meet the required findings for both the General Plan Amendment and Rezoning. He stated the Commission should recommend approval of these requests subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. He provided information on stipulation#2 and noted it had been met by the applicant. He asked for questions from the Commission. Chairperson Penilla called for questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Penilla called for the applicant. Matthew Ming, applicant, stated Mr. Cordero's presentation covered most of the details and he agreed with the presentation provided. Chairperson Penilla opened the public hearing. Lisa Cabral, speaker, stated she agreed with the project but was concerned with the upkeep of the property. She wondered if they will be following through with the clean-up. Mr. Cordero explained the procedure and the city ordinances that have to be met with any project. He noted the applicant has agreed and stated he will keep the property in a clean manner. Mr. Ming stated he had been a Glendale resident for over 30 years and would like to invest-more money in the City of Glendale. With no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Penilla closed the public hearing. Commissioner Berryhill made a motion to recommend approval of GPA13-08. Vice Chairperson Aldama seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Vice Chairperson Aldama made a motion to recommend approval of ZON13-03, subject to stipulations in the staff report. Commissioner Dobbelaere seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney stated the Planning Commission's actions are not final. The Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for further action. GPA13-03/ZON13-06/PP13-02 A request by Dave Cisiewski representing the property owner, Westside Land LLC, to amend 12.56 acres of the general plan designation from 12-20 (High Density Residential 12-20 DU/AC) to 5-8 (Medium Density Residential, 5-8 DU/AC), to amend an existing PAD (Planned Area Development) to delete the multifamily land use component and add a Single Family land use component, and to approve a preliminary plat for West Pointe Village, an 89-lot subdivision. The site is located at the southeast Planning Commission Minutes April 3,2014 corner of Olive Avenue and 71St Avenue (7041 West Olive Avenue) and is located in the Barrel District. Remigio Cordero, Planner, stated Cases GPA13-03, ZON13-06, and PP13-02 were requests by Dave Cisiewski representing the property owner, Westside Land LLC, to amend 12.56 acres of the general plan designation from 12-20 High Density Residential 12-20 DU/AC to 5-8 Medium Density Residential, 5-8 DU/AC, to amend an existing PAD Planned Area Development to delete the multifamily land use component and add a Single Family land use component, and to approve a preliminary plat for West Pointe Village, an 89-lot subdivision. The site is located at the southeast corner of Olive Avenue and 71St Avenue at 7041 West Olive Avenue. He said the applicant is proposing an 89 lot single family subdivision on 23.64 acres with a density of 3.76 dwelling units per acre. He said lot sizes vary from 6,168 square feet in size to 13,338 square feet in size. He said vehicular access is provided by entrance directly at 69th and Olive Avenues, Puget Avenue, and Lawrence Lane off 71st Avenue. He explained the development plan includes 3.59 acres of common open space or approximately 15.2% of the total site. Mr. Cordero noted that on December 3, 2013 the applicant mailed 305 notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties notifying them of a public neighborhood meeting to be held on December 18, 2013. He noted that at the meeting there was one resident in attendance in addition to the applicant, the property owner and city staff The resident had a concern with access, additional work to the existing perimeter wall on the east of the project and questioned if a user had been identified for the commercial component of this project. Mr. Cordero explained that the applicant provided the resident the preliminary plat and showed that there was no access onto Olive Avenue and that the eastern perimeter wall of the existing subdivision to the east of this project will not be affected. He added that there was no commercial user at this time. The applicant did not receive any response regarding the request. He added that Planning did not receive any response regarding the request either. In conclusion, Mr. Cordero stated this request appears to meet the required findings for GPA13- 03, ZON13-06, and PP13-02. He stated the Commission should recommend approval of these requests subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. He asked for questions from the Commission. Chairperson Penilla called for questions from the Commission. Commissioner Aldama asked for additional information on stipulation #8 regarding sidewalks. He asked if there were new standards or a stipulation specific to this project. Mr. Cordero stated there were new standards brought forth by the traffic and land development engineering. Chairperson Penilla called for the applicant to make a presentation. Dave Cisiewski, representing the property owner, stated staff had done a great job explaining the project. He said he would like to add that this project had been the result of about six to eight Planning Commission Minutes April 3,2014 months of cooperative work between the applicant and staff Therefore, he believes this was a very good project for the community. He indicated they were in agreement with the stipulations set forth. Chairperson Penilla asked if they had transmitted a record of what people said and who they were during the citizen participation process to staff Mr. Cisiewski stated they submitted a citizen's participation plan report to staff shortly after the meeting in December. Chairperson Penilla opened the public hearing. Dennis Wilshawn, speaker, stated he had some concerns regarding the development. However, after listening to the project narrative, he supports the application. Chairperson Penilla called for questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Penilla closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnston asked if it was part of the city's procedure to notify the school district nearest to them. Mr. Cordero replied they have notified the school district and they have given their approval. Commissioner Johnston recommended approval of GPA13-03. Vice Chairperson Aldama seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Commissioner Johnston recommended approval of ZON13-06, subject to stipulations in the staff report. Commissioner Berryhill seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Commissioner Dobbelaere made a motion to approve PP13-02, subject to stipulations in the staff report. Vice Chairperson Aldama seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney, stated the Planning Commission's actions are not final regarding GPA 13-03 and ZON13-06. The Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for further action. Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney, said PP13-02 is final approval by the Planning Commission subject to a written appeal if filed within 15 days. ZON13-12/PP13-05 A request by the Withey Morris PLC, representing The Robin Family Trust, to rezone approximately 19 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) zoning district to R1-7 PRD (Single Residence, Planned Residential Development) zoning district and to approve a preliminary plat for Catania, a 79-lot subdivision. The site is located at the southeast corner of 87th Avenue and Glendale Avenue (8645 West Glendale Avenue) and is in the Yucca District. Planning Commission Minutes April 3,2014 Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director stated this was a request by Withey Morris PLC, representing The Robin Family Trust, to rezone approximately 19 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) zoning district to R1-7 PRD (Single Residence, Planned Residential Development) zoning district and to approve a preliminary plat for Catania, a 79-lot subdivision. The site is located at the southeast corner of 87th Avenue and Glendale Avenue (8645 West Glendale Avenue) and is in the Yucca District. He provided additional information on the aerial map. Mr. Froke provided details on the project explaining it will be gated and the street private and maintained by the Home Owners Association once the subdivision is developed. He explained that the project's open space exceeds the 15% minimum at 15.7% and the total acreage is 2.8. He discussed the street improvements that were proposed as well as the 79 lots that were planned. He provided details on landscaping and vehicular access. He stated lot sizes vary from 5,050 to 8,015 square feet. In conclusion, Mr. Froke stated this request appears to meet the required findings and should recommend approval of these requests subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. He asked for questions from the Commission. Chairperson Penilla asked for additional clarification on the stipulations. He asked if the street improvement details were in the development plan. Mr. Froke responded yes. Chairperson Penilla asked what the street development improvements were. Mr. Froke explained that pavement thickness, width, curb and gutter etc. were all determined by their engineering standards and would be dealt with before any permit were issued for the project. He added the Land Development Engineer has reviewed this project. He indicated that zoning case ZON13-12 covers much of the standard stipulation for street improvements. Chairperson Penilla called for questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Penilla called for the applicant to make a presentation. Jason Morris, Withey Morris PLC, representing the applicant, stated that Mr. Froke had done an excellent job reviewing the history and individual sites and plats involved with this case. He stated the applicant has had the benefit of developing within the city and over the last three years he has been the single largest, single family, building permit builder within the City of Glendale. He explained that this site was somewhat of an in-filled site. He discussed the developments around the proposed site. He noted the applicant has spent almost a full year with planning staff trying to maximize the planning design and taking advantage of the open space. Mr. Morris provided additional information showing the PowerPoint plan map starting with the first plan design and ending with the end result. He noted the improvements and design changes that occurred throughout the process. He would like the Commission to understand that within these 79 lots, the applicant was actually proposing a series of one and two story homes; however each have a variety of different elevation and options, which created essentially 72 different looks per community. This creates a great amount of diversity homes within the community. He said that in conclusion, he asked the Commission to approve this request. He noted that the applicant had asked for some relief from stipulation number#7. He said that stipulation number Planning Commission Minutes April 3,2014 #7 required single story homes on each of the seven lots along the southern boundaries. He stated that they request that no two story homes may be adjacent to each other since they were trying to avoid a wall of two story homes along the southern perimeter. Chairperson Penilla asked if their request from stipulation #7 was formally done. Mr. Morris stated the staff report was only available to them last week. He added they had spoken with Mr. Froke about this so he wasn't surprised when it was brought up tonight. Chairperson Penilla asked when he verbally advised staff about the potential relief from stipulation number #7. Mr. Morris replied their conversation occurred only yesterday. Commission Aldama inquired as to the setback distance from the rear of the two story homes to the existing adjacent homes. Mr. Morris replied the setback from the second floor is 30 feet to the property line. He added there was some distance to the next home and depending upon the rear setback of the homes to the south, it would be 75 to 100 feet depending upon the size of the backyards. Commissioner Aldama asked how many two story homes are proposed on the south side. Mr. Morris said he believes about half. He would request that three or four homes be allowed to be two stories or a stipulation requiring that no two story homes be placed next to each other. Commissioner Aldama asked if all of those two story homes have been designed to have just a single window on the side facing south to the existing homes. Mr. Morris replied yes. Chairperson Penilla asked Mr. Froke to expand further on stipulation seven. Mr. Froke explained the purpose of stipulation #7 was really to provide protection to the homes to the south. He noted he had surveyed the site and staff was open to Mr. Morris' proposal if the Commission wishes to entertain it. Chairperson Penilla asked if staff had any objection. Mr. Froke replied no and added he believes there had been no comment on stipulation#7 at the neighborhood meeting. Commissioner Aldama stated he had a lot of faith in staff and Mr. Froke in moving forward on this issue. Chairperson Penilla inquired how this stipulation would be modified moving forward if everyone agrees. He asked staff to compose a revised stipulation#7. Chairperson Penilla opened the public hearing since there were no speakers, the public meeting was closed. Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney, commented on a memorandum with amendments to the preliminary plat stipulations. Chairperson Penilla stated that for the record, the memorandum included nothing about stipulation #7. He advised they will withdraw the discussion about item #7 and go with the recommendation including the preliminary plat with the five stipulations of the Planning Memorandum date April 3, 2014. Mr. Morris stated they had seen the memorandum and had no objections. Planning Commission Minutes April 3,2014 Vice Chairperson Aldama recommended approval of ZON13-12, subject to stipulations in the staff report with a modification to stipulation #7. Commissioner Dobbelaere seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Vice Chairperson Aldama made a motion to approve PP13-05, subject to stipulations with a modification to stipulations #2 and #3 in the staff report. Commissioner Dobbelaere seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney, stated the Planning Commission's actions are not final regarding ZON13-12. The Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for further action. Deborah Robberson, Deputy City Attorney, said PP13-05 is final approval by the Planning Commission subject to a written appeal if filed within 15 days. OTHER BUSINESS Chairperson Penilla called for Other Business. There was none. PLANNING STAFF REPORT Chairperson Penilla asked if there was a Planning Staff Report. There was none. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Penilla called for Comments and Suggestions. The Commission welcomed Planning Commissioner Dobbelaere. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Commissioner Johnston made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Dobbelaere seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at7:21 p.m. NEXT MEETING: May 1, 2014