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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 8/6/2015CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Dobbelaere, Harper, Hirsch, Gallegos, Moreno, Vice Chairperson Lenox, and Chairperson Johnston were present. Commissioners Absent: None. City Staff Present: Tabitha Perry, Assistant Planning Director, Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director, Deborah Robberson, Chief Deputy City Attorney, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Johnston called for Approval of Minutes. VICE CHAIRPERSON LENOX MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MAY 7, 2015 WORKSHOP MINUTES. COMMISSIONER HIRSCH SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMISSIONER HIRSCH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MAY 7, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES. VICE CHAIRPERSON LENOX SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. VICE CHAIRPERSON LENOX MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE JUNE 4,2015 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES. COMMISSIONER DOBBELAERE SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Johnston called for any withdrawals and/or continuances. Ms. Perry stated the applicant requested a continuance on case CUP 14-06. 1. CUP14-06: A request by Steve Ciolek, representing Verizon Wireless Communications and Anthony Mormino, property owner, to allow a 45 -foot tall (50 feet to top of fronds) faux palm tree monopole communication structure in the C-3 zoning August 6,2015 Planning Commission Minutes district. The site is located on the north side of Maryland Avenue and approximately 240 feet east of 65th Avenue (6446 West Maryland Avenue) and is located in the Ocotillo District. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner. COMMISSIONER HIRSCH MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE CUP14-06 TO THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING. VICE CHAIRPERSON LENOX SECONDED THE MOTION,WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Perry stated the applicant requested a continuance on cases GPA15-01 and ZON15-04. 2. GPA15-01: A request by Raymond Poe, representing CAPCO Investment Company, for a General Plan Amendment on approximately 4.19 acres from LDR (Low Density Residential 1 — 2.5 dwelling units per acre) to HDR (High Density Residential 12 — 20 dwelling units per acre). The site is located north of the northwest corner of 51St Avenue and Union Hills Drive (18800 North 51St Avenue) and is in the Cholla District. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner. 3. ZON15-04: A request by Raymond Poe, representing CAPCO Investment Company, to rezone approximate 4.19 acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-4 (Multiple Residence). The site is located north of the northwest corner of 51St Avenue and Union Hills Drive (18800 North 51st Avenue) and is in the Cholla District. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner. COMMISSIONER DOBBELAERE MADE A MOTION TO TABLE GPA15-01 AND ZON15-04. COMMISSIONER HARPER SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Chairperson Johnston called for staff's presentation. Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director, stated he will present these two cases together; however, the Commission will need to make two separate motions. 1. ZON15-06: A request by Coe & Van Loo Consultants, LLC, on behalf of Del Pueblo Communities, LLC to rezone 36 acres of vacant land. The rezoning request is to rezone from R-2 PRD (Mixed Residence, Planned Residential Development) to R1-4 PRD (Single Residence, Planned Residential Development). The site is located between 61st Avenue and 63rd Avenue at Butler Drive (8348 North 61st Avenue) and is located in the Barrel District. 2. PP15-01: A request by Coe & Van Loo Consultants, LLC, on behalf of Del Pueblo Communities, LLC for preliminary plat approval for a subdivision titled "Glendale 36." The preliminary plat proposes 222 lots at a density of 5.85 DU/AC. The site is located between 61st Avenue and 63rd Avenue at Butler Drive (8348 North 61st Avenue) and is located in the Barrel District. 2 August 6,2015 Planning Commission Minutes Mr. Froke stated this was a request by Coe & Van Loo Consultants, LLC, on behalf of Del Pueblo Communities, LLC to rezone 36 acres of vacant land. He said the rezoning request was to rezone from R-2 PRD to R1-4 PRD. The site is located between 61st Avenue and 63rd Avenue at Butler Drive and was located in the Barrel District. He noted that this case included the Preliminary Plat approval PP 15-01. He indicated the lot was a proposal for a 222-lot single family subdivision on approximately 36 acres with a gross density of 5.85 dwelling units per acre. He said the applicant was requesting to rezone the property as part of the Glendale 36 subdivision. Mr. Froke explained the proposed development site was currently being farmed. He added the rezoning request was necessary in order for PP 15-01 to proceed as a subdivision of the property into 222 lots. If approved, the rezoning would be subject to the development standards applied through the PRD overlay to establish Glendale 36. He stated that vehicular access was provided from a single connection to 61st Avenue at Seldon Lane and from a single connection to 63rd Avenue at Butler Drive. He noted that internal roads serving the residential development are proposed to occur on dedicated rights-of-way which would occur after final plat approval. He stated all interior streets in Glendale 36 will have 50' rights-of-way built to city standards. These new street sections will consist of 36 feet of paved asphalt and will include curb, gutter, sidewalk and LED streetlights. In addition, this project, when subdivided, will provide open space / storm water retention tracts as well as landscape tracts, perimeter theme walls and entry features all to be maintained by the Homeowners Association. He added that the development project to the future school site was provided by a sidewalk through an open space tract at the northwest corner of the site. Mr. Froke explained the stipulations and noted the development shall be in substantial conformance with the development plan outlined in the PRD booklet, dated June 24, 2015, as it relates to the proposed subdivision into 222 single residence lots. He added that as agreed to by the applicant, street improvements on 61st Avenue shall be extended south, across the exception parcel to tie into the existing street improvements at the northeast corner Executive Palms. Additionally, side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of five feet. He discussed the seven stipulations for PP15-01 as outlined in the staff report. In conclusion, Mr. Froke stated these two requests appear to meet the required findings and should be approved subject to the three stipulations for ZON15-06 and 7 stipulations for PP15-01 as outlined in the staff reports. He asked for questions from the Commission. Chairperson Johnston called for questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Johnston called for the applicant to make a presentation. David Coble, applicant's representative, stated they had been working closely with staff and were very happy with the outcome. He explained his clients would like to have the 3' x 3' setback instead of the 5' x 5'. He clarified these particular products have been built in Chandler and Gilbert successfully. He said that if they chose to support the client's preference of a 3' x 3', the air conditioning units will be in the rear yard with a 3 foot clearance on the sides. 3 August 6,2015 Planning Commission Minutes Chairperson Johnston asked if they have had discussions with surrounding school districts. Mr. Coble stated they had and they had also attended their public meeting and discussed developing a school site nearby. Chairperson Johnston opened the public hearing. Judy Peck, 8506 North 59th Lane, Glendale, speaker, stated she had two acres adjoining her home between Seldon Lane and the Disabled American Veteran facility. She said she definitely approved of single family homes because she believed it would really clean up the area. The area currently has homeless people and many negative dealings that occur that need police presences on a regular basis. Therefore, she believed this type of development truly helps the area. Helen Jones, 6158 West Echo Lane, Glendale, speaker, stated her home backs-up against the park that was being developed. She said she was here in support of this application of single family homes which will help the area. She does not want any more apartments in the area. Ben Jones, 6158 West Echo Lane, Glendale, speaker, stated they've had a number of dangerous situations in their area. They have also had some issues with graffiti on some of the walls. He also said that having this single family development come in will be good for their area. Chairperson Johnston asked if the applicant would like to make any closing comments. Mr. Coble stated he was very humbled by the public's comments. He said he had been doing this a long time and typically people come out in opposition. He noted that very few people take the time to come out in favor of a development and two neighbors that he had not spoken to came to speak in favor. Additionally, he hoped they would be in favor of the 3' x 3' setbacks. With no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Johnston closed the public hearing. Chairperson Johnston called for a motion. VICE CHAIRPERSON LENOX MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZON15-06 SUBJECT TO THREE STIPULATIONS NOTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. COMMISSIONER DOBBELAERE SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairperson Johnston called for the next step in the process. Deborah Robberson, Chief Deputy City Attorney stated the Planning Commission's actions are not final and the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for further action. Chairperson Johnston called for a motion. 4 August 6,2015 Planning Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER HIRSCH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PP15-01 SUBJECT TO SEVEN STIPULATIONS NOTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. COMMISSIONER HARPER SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairperson Johnston called for the next step in the process. Deborah Robberson, Chief Deputy City Attorney, said this is final approval by the Planning Commission subject to a written appeal if filed within 15 days from when the Council approves the companion zoning case. 3. ZON15-05: A request by Jim West, representing MD Specialty Properties, LLC, to rezone an existing office complex from R-4 (Multiple Residence) to C-O (Commercial Office). The site is located on the north side of Northern Avenue approximately 118th of a mile east of 55th Avenue (5400 West Northern Avenue) and is located in the Barrel District. Jon Froke, AICP, Planning Director, stated this was a request by Jim West representing MD Specialty Properties, LLC to rezone an existing office complex from R-4 to C-O. He stated the site is located on the north side of Northern Avenue approximately 1/8th of a mile east of 55th Avenue in the Barrel District. He explained the request was to rezone approximately 1 acre of land currently designated as R-4 to C-O which was consistent with the General Plan. He indicated this rezoning request involves an existing office complex and that prior to 1986 offices were permitted land uses in R-4. He explained the existing two story office building was developed under this scenario in 1982-83 and was considered legal non-conforming. He noted vehicular access was provided from one driveway off of Northern Avenue with parking provided north of the office building. He specified the area proposed for rezoning was surrounded by a mix of a public golf course, other office building and single-family residential development. He stated that by this application the rezoning would bring the zoning into conformance with the General Plan. Presently, the existing office building was considered a legal non-conforming land use in the R-4 zoning district. Additionally, the C-O zoning designation would allow the existing land use. Mr. Froke stated that on April 10, 2015, the City of Glendale mailed notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties notifying the public of the proposal. The applicant's Citizen Participation Final report was approved on June 18, 2015. He said Staff has received no inquiries or comments regarding this proposed rezoning request. In conclusion, Mr. Froke stated this request does appear to meet the required findings and should be approved subject to the stipulation as outlined in the staff report. Chairperson Johnston called for questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Johnston called for the applicant to make a presentation. 5 August 6,2015 Planning Commission Minutes Mr. Jim West, applicant's representative, stated he did not have much to add to Mr. Froke's presentation. He said this application was just a clean-up primarily for this parcel that has historically been an office. He would like to thank the Planning Division and said he appreciated their assistance in making this a smooth process. Chairperson Johnston opened the public hearing, with no one wishing to speak on this item, he closed the public hearing. Chairperson Johnston asked for comments from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Johnston called for a motion. VICE CHAIRPERSON LENOX MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ZON15-05 SUBJECT TO ONE STIPULATION AS NOTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. COMMISSIONER HARPER SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairperson Johnston called for the next step in the process. Deborah Robberson, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated the Planning Commission's actions are not final and the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for further action. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Chairperson Johnston asked if there was any Business from the Floor. There was none. PLANNING STAFF REPORT Chairperson Johnston asked if there was a Planning Staff Report. There was none. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Johnston called for Comments and Suggestions. Commissioner Hirsch stated it was always nice to hear compliments for the planning staff coming from an applicant. Everyone agreed. ADJOURNMENT WITH NO FURTHER BUSINESS, COMMISSIONER GALLEGOS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN. COMMISSIONER HARPER SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. NEXT MEETING: September 3, 2015 6