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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 3/15/2018 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY, MARCH 15,2018 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Crow, Lenox, Moreno, Harper, Vice Chairperson Hirsch, and Chairperson Dobbelaere were present. Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Gallegos was absent and excused. City Staff Present: Jim Cronk, Interim Planning Director, Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, Sam McAllen, Development Services Director, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary. CITIZEN COMMENTS Chairperson Dobbelaere called for citizen comments. There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Dobbelaere called for a motion to approve the Minutes. November 16,2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting—Commissioner Harper made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Lenox seconded the motion which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. December 7,2017 Planning Commission Workshop—Commissioner Harper made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Crow seconded the motion which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. December 7, 2017 Planning Commission Regular Meeting — Commissioner Lenox made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. January 4, 2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting—Vice Chairperson Hirsch made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Crow seconded the motion which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. February 1, 2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting—Vice Chairperson Hirsch made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion which was approved with a vote of'6 to 0. March 15,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if there were any Withdrawals and Continuances. There were none. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Chairperson Dobbelaere called for the Public Hearing Item. CUP17-15: A Conditional Use Permit request by Klaus Bolle, with Bolle Swim School LLC, to allow for a Class II Home Occupation in the R1-6 (Single-Residential)_zoning district. The site addressed as 5805 West Navajo Drive and is located northeast of the northeast corner of 59th Avenue and Northern Avenue in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner. Paul Whalen, Senior Planner, stated this was a request by Klaus Bolle, Bolle Swim School, to approve a Conditional Use Permit(CUP)for a Class II home occupation in the R1-6 zoning district providing personalized swim therapy for individuals overwhelmed by water and drowning paranoia. This proposal is allowed in the R1-6 district only through a CUP approval. Mr. Whalen said the applicant, Klaus Bolle, a renown competitive swimmer, provides private swim therapy sessions to select patrons who have an extreme fear of water and drowning. Private consultations by appointment are scheduled and conducted with one to six clients at a time in Mr. Bolle's residence. He noted that adequate on-site parking is provided for patrons with vehicles. Because clients stay at or visit the home, the use is classified as a Home Occupation (Class II) within the R1-6 zoning district and, therefore, requires a conditional use permit. He added that the property provides three on-site parking spaces in the driveway. A stipulation has been added that on-street parking for business purposes shall not be permitted. On October 31, 2017, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties. Mr. Whalen stated the applicant did not receive any response regarding the request. Planning did not receive any response regarding the request. Mr. Whalen stated that this request appears to meet the required findings for Conditional Use Permit approval and should be approved, subject to the following stipulations: 1. Business operations shall be in substantial conformance with the Project Narrative and Site Plan stamped received on October 5, 2017. 2. Clients/customers shall be notified that on-street parking is not allowed. All client/customer parking shall be contained on-site. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked for any questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked the applicant to come forward and make a presentation. March 15,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 Mr. Klaus Bolle, applicant, stated he had been conducting classes for the past 50 years. He said the classes were mainly for adults coming from all over the country. He explained the therapy was for individuals overwhelmed by fear of water because of a near drowning experience. He stated his therapy works without fail. He asked them to look at his website testimonials. Commissioner Harper asked if he was certified with.the Red Cross in the U.S. Mr. Bolle stated that he did everything he needed in Europe. Commissioner Harper asked if he was CPR certified here. Mr. Bolle replied no. Chairperson Dobbelaere opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing. Chairperson Dobbelaere called for a motion. Commissioner Lenox made a motion to approve CUP17-15 subject to the stipulations listed in the staff report. Vice Chairperson Hirsch seconded the motion,which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated the Planning Commission's actions are final subject to a written appeal if filed 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. There was none. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Dobbelaere called for Comments and Suggestions. There were none. NEXT MEETING April 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chairperson Dobbelaere called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Crow made a motion to adjourn. Vice Chair Hirsch seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.