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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 4/5/2018 MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,APRIL 5,2018 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Crow, Moreno, Harper and Chairperson Dobbelaere were present. Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Gallegos and Lenox,and Vice Chairperson Hirsch were absent and excused. City Staff Present: Sam McAllen, Development Services Director, James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, Jeremy Underwood, Planner, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary. CITIZEN COMMENTS Chairperson Dobbelaere called for citizen comments. Mr. Warren Wilfong, 6001 North 62' Drive, Ocotillo District, stated he was here for a code violation that has not been addressed even if they've made the Planning Director aware of it. He said the issue was front yard parking which was in the city code as an infraction. Therefore, he would like to make this issue known to the public. Chairperson Dobbelaere thanked Mr. Wilfong for making them aware of the situation and bringing it to their attention, however,this was beyond the Planning Commission's scope to address unless this was brought before them by the Planning Division. Mr. Wilfong agreed but noted that his goal was to bring it to the public to see what can be done since the Planning Director is not addressing the issue. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Dobbelaere stated there were no minutes for approval. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Dobbelaere asked for Withdrawals and Continuances. Mr. Sam McAllen, Development Services Director, stated the applicant has requested a continuance of this item to the May 3, 2018 Planning Commission Public Hearing. ZON17-13: A request by Stephen Earl,Earl, Curley and Lagarde P.C.,to rezone approximately 67 acres from PAD (Planned Area-Development)to a modified PAD.The proposed • April 5,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 rezoning application would allow for an IKEA Store at approximately 353,469 square foot of building as a regional anchored tenant for this master planned mixed land use development. Additional proposed permitted land uses are commercial retail, hotel, multi -family residential, professional offices, etc. The site is located at the southeast corner of Bethany Home Road and the Loop 101 Freeway (9501 West Bethany Home Road). Staff Contact: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer (Yucca District). PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Chairperson Dobbelaere called for the Public Hearing Items. He stated items GPA17-09,ZON17- 14, and PP 17-07 would be heard concurrently. 1. GPA17-09 /ZON17-14:A request by Susan Demmitt with Gammage & Burnham, LLP representing Taylor Morrison/Arizona,Inc.to amend the General Plan for 21.40 acres from LDR 1-2.5 (Low Density Residential) to MDR 3.5-5 (Medium Density Residential). The applicant also seeks to rezone the property from SR-17 (Suburban Residential) to R1-6 & R1-8 (Single Residence)with a PRD (Planned Residential Development) overlay. The site is located at the northwest corner of Camelback Road and 79th Avenue (7916 West Camelback Road). Staff Contact: Jeremy Underwood, Planner(Yucca District). 2. PP17-07: A request by Susan Demmitt with Gammage&Burnham,LLP representing Taylor Morrison/Arizona, Inc. for a preliminary plat known as "El Prado". The proposal includes 79 single-family residential lots and 7 common area tracts. The site is located on the northwest corner of Camelback Road and 79th Avenue (7916 West Camelback Road). Staff Contact: Jeremy Underwood, Planner (Yucca District). Mr. Jeremy Underwood, Planner, stated he will be presenting items GPA17-09, ZON17-14, and PP 17-07 concurrently. He said this was a request by Susan Demmitt with Gammage &Burnham, LLP representing Taylor Morrison/Arizona, Inc. for a preliminary plat known as "El Prado". The applicant is requesting to amend the General Plan for 21.40 acres to Medium Density Residential from Low Density Residential. He said the proposal includes 79 single-family residential lots and 7 common area tracts. Approximately 4.93 acres of planned open space is provided, representing 27% of the gross project area. Additionally, the typical lot size is 45' x 115' with an average lot size of 5,175 square feet. He said the site is located on the northwest corner of Camelback Road and 79th Avenue at 7916 West Camelback Road. Mr.Underwood stated that a rezone of the subject site to R1-6 and R1-8 with a PRD overlay would allow the property to be developed as El Prado. Currently, only one existing single-family home is located on the subject property. If approved, the lone existing single-family home would be removed in order to allow for the development of the El Prado subdivision. He stated this general plan amendment and rezoning request is necessary in order for PP 17-07 to proceed as a subdivision of the property into 79 lots. If approved,the zoning would be subject to the development standards applied through the PRD overlay to establish El Prado. April 5,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 On November 28, 2017, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties notifying the public of a neighborhood meeting which was held December 13, 2017 at Copper Canyon High School. At the neighborhood meeting, there were eight neighbors/interested parties in attendance, in addition to the applicant and city staff. He indicated that the attendees' concerns centered around the single access point for the subdivision as well as traffic safety on 79th Avenue. Mr. Underwood stated that the Planning Commission should recommend approval of request GPA17-09 as written and should recommend approval of ZON17-14, subject to the following stipulation: Development shall be in substantial conformance with the development plan outlined in the PRD document, dated January 30, 2018. Additionally,the Planning Commission should approve the preliminary plat PP 17-07. He said this general plan amendment and rezoning request is necessary in order for PP 17-07 to proceed as a subdivision of the property into 79 lots. If approved, the zoning would be subject to the development standards applied through the PRD overlay to establish El Prado. The request meets the requirements for preliminary plat approval and should be approved subject to the following stipulations: 1.Development shall be in substantial conformance with the development plan and narrative,dated January 30, 2018. 2. Approval of the Preliminary Plat shall be conditioned by and subject to the City Council approval of companion applications GPA17-09 and ZON17-14. 3. Dedication of rights-of-way for 79th Avenue shall occur in conjunction with the final plat and street improvements are required with the development of the subdivision or any portion thereof. He said he would like to make a minor correction to the staff report. He indicated the staff report reads these will be private streets. However, in fact, the streets will be public. He said this concludes his presentation and he will be happy to answer any questions. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if there is a stoplight at 79th Avenue and Camelback Road. Mr. Underwood stated yes. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked for the applicant's presentation. Ms. Susan Demmitt, Gammage & Burnham LLP, stated staff's presentation was very detailed therefore she did not want to go over the same material. However,would like to mention a unique aspect of the project. She indicated that at the immediate northwest corner of 79th Avenue and April 5,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 Camelback there was a small parcel owned by the City of Glendale and they are working to formally acquire it from the city to be part of the subdivision. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if the Commission had any questions. Commissioner Moreno asked about the flooding issues in the adjacent neighborhood. He asked if there will be a method to channel the water. Ms. Demmitt stated as the road along 79th Avenue is improved it will be fully engineered to accommodate water retention needed. She stated she does not have the specifics of historical issues, but is aware there are concerns. Chairperson Dobbelaere opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Dobbelaere called for a motion. Commissioner Moreno made a motion to recommend approval of GPA17-09. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion,which was approved unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. Commissioner Crow made a motion to recommend approval of ZON17-14 subject to the one stipulation listed in the staff report. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,which was approved unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, 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. Commissioner Harper made a motion to approve PP17-07 subject to three stipulations listed in the staff report. Commissioner Crow seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated the Planning Commission's actions are final subject to the approval recommendation of companion case GPA17-09 and ZON17-14. 3. CUP17-02: A request by James Wesala of Merge Architectural Group representing Ice House America for a Conditional Use Permit for a Convenience Use to permit construction of a freestanding water and ice kiosk on approximately .17 acres in the C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district. The site is located east of the southeast corner of Glendale Avenue and 67th Avenue (6419 West Glendale Avenue). Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner (Ocotillo District). Mr. Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, stated this was a request by James Wesala of Merge Architectural Group representing Ice House America for a Conditional Use Permit for a Convenience Use to permit construction of a freestanding water and ice kiosk on approximately April 5,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 0.17 acres in the C-3 zoning district. He said the site is located east of the southeast corner of Glendale Avenue and 67th Avenue at 6419 West Glendale Avenue. He indicated the kiosk will be accessible to customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will be unmanned and the applicant does notanticipate more than four customers at any one time. He said the kiosk will be utilizing the shopping center's existing parking, which will be adequate for the existing and proposed use. He explained that a parking lot screen wall will be added in front of the kiosk and the parking adjacent to the kiosk. He said the applicant will be restriping the parking lot to meet current City standards and will utilize the shopping center's existing driveways to access Glendale Avenue. In addition, and as part of this application, the shopping center owner is working with the City to dedicate right-of-way for an existing bus shelter. Mr. Ritz continued by stating on February 7, 2017, the applicant mailed notification letters to• adjacent property owners and interested parties.He indicated that the applicant received one phone call from a resident to the south concerning the notification letter, and the applicant answered her questions regarding the request. Planning did not receive any response regarding the request. Mr. Ritz stated this request appears to meet the required findings for Conditional Use Permit approval and should be approved, subject to the following stipulation: Development shall be in substantial conformance with the development booklet,dated January 25, 2018, subject to design review approval by the Development Services Department. Mr. Ritz concluded his presentation and asked if the Commission had any questions. There were no questions. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked for the applicant's presentation. Mr. James Wesala, architect, 600 North 4ch Street, Phoenix, 85004,introduced himself and stated staff has made a thorough presentation and has no further comments. Ms. Debra Perry, Jacksonville,Florida, expressed her concerns about striping parking lot,the wall along the front end of the property along Glendale Avenue, and the tree near the water machine. She explained that they are being asked to strip the adjacent property's parking lot and that would be a hardship for them. They would like that stipulation waived since it was not part of the application. Another point was the wall they were being asked to put up when none of the other businesses in the strip mall have walls. She believes they will be nonconforming to the rest of the area businesses. She asked for staff to waive this along with the last request of having a tree near the machine that might be a safety hazard. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if the Commission had any questions. April 5,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 Commissioner Harper asked who stated the wall is required. Ms. Perry stated the city is asking for the wall. Commissioner Crow felt the requirements stated may be extreme. Mr. Ritz stated this is new construction and there are standards such as landscaping, street and parking lot improvements. Commissioner Crow asked about the striping. Mr. Ritz explained this should be brought up to 10 x 20 spaces as the parcel is owned by one owner. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked why this is the responsibility of the applicant. Mr. Ritz stated this is an expectation of improving the site as new construction occurs. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if this was the case even though the applicant is not constructing on the site. Mr. Ritz said that is correct. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked for guidance from the Chief Deputy City Attorney. Mr. Jim Gruber stated staff is trying to determine which of the concerns presented by the applicant, are conditions that are part of the conditional use permit or where those would have originated from. He believes there might are some discrepancies presented. Sam McAllen, Development Services Director, indicated there does seem to be some confusion with the conditions for the conditional use permit. After speaking with the applicant, it was decided to continue this application so it can be worked out and clarified. The applicant, Ms. Perry, requested this item be continued. This item was continued to the May 3, 2018 Planning Commission Public Hearing. 4. PP17-08: A request by Gary Lane, LMK Investments LLC, for approval of the Northern Ridge Estates Preliminary Plat to create a 53-lot subdivision on 14.66 acres in the R1-6 PRD (Urban Residential with a Planned Residential Development Overlay) zoning district. The site is located on the southeast corner of Northern Avenue and 83rd Avenue(8237 West Northern Avenue). Staff Contact: Paul Whalen,AICP, Senior Planner (Yucca District). Mr. Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, stated this was a request by Gary Lane, LMK Investments LLC, for approval of the Northern Ridge Estates Preliminary Plat to create a 53-lot subdivision on 14.66 acres in the Rl-6 PRD zoning district. He said the site is located on the southeast corner of Northern Avenue and 83rd Avenue at 8237 West Northern Avenue. He indicated this preliminary plat request is necessary in order for a final plat to proceed creating a 53-lot subdivision of the property. If approved, the preliminary and final plats would be subject April 5,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 to the development standards applied through the recently approved Northern Ridge Estates PRD overlay. He indicated that due to access restrictions for the future Northern Parkway, the access to this site will be provided from 83rd Avenue to the east via a gated entrance. This entrance will be a fully gated entry. He explained that it will include a vehicular turn-around and pedestrian access point. He explained that roadway improvements to accompany the project will be half street improvements adjacent to the site. These improvements include roadway widening and striping, concrete curb, sidewalks and additional landscaping along 83rd Avenue. He added that the improvements along Northern Avenue will be limited to removal of existing driveways and construction of new sidewalk. On February 5, 2018, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent property owners; other interested parties notifications were also mailed on February 28. He said the applicant received two responses regarding the request. Planning did not receive any response regarding the request. Mr. Whalen stated this request meets the requirements for preliminary plat approval and should be approved subject to the following stipulation: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the development plan and narrative for Northern Ridge Estates received October 10, 2017. Chairperson Dobbelaere had a question regarding private and public streets and how the city decides that issue. Mr. Whalen explained the developer may choose to have private streets which allows for an alternative street design. Private streets are more narrow than public streets. Chairperson Dobbelaere also commented on the road name change because that name was already taken. Mr. Whalen agreed and stated that issue had been addressed. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked for the applicant's presentation. Mr. Gary Lane, LMK Investments, LLC, 85224, comment on the quick response of Glendale officers to the property to investigate the issue of it being used as a crack house. He stated he was very grateful and thankful to the police department. He said the issue was handled professionally and quickly. He added he was very glad to be a part of Glendale community. He agrees with staff presentation and with the stipulations. They will continue to work and be supportive of the community. He asked if they had any questions. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if the Commission had any questions. There were none. Chairperson Dobbelaere opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Dobbelaere called for a motion. April 5,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 Commissioner Moreno made a motion to approve PP17-08 subject to one stipulation listed in the staff report. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated the Planning Commission's actions are final, subject to a written appeal received within 15 days. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if there was any Business From The Floor. There was none. PLANNING STAFF REPORT Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if there was a Planning Staff Report. Mr. McAllen stated Mr. David Williams has been selected as the new Planning Administrator. He thanked Mr. Jim Cronk, Interim Planning Director, for the Planning Division and the city during the recruitment. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Dobbelaere called for Comments and Suggestions. Chairperson Dobbelaere stated the stipulations may have been clearer in case CUP17-02. Mr. McAllen stated they will be discussing these matters with the applicant so all are in agreement. Staff will make sure the three items in question are addressed before returning before the Commission. NEXT MEETING May 3, 2018 Planning Commission ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chairperson Dobbelaere called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Crow made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,which was approved with a vote of 4 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.