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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 6/7/2018 MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,JUNE 7,2018 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Dobbelaere called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Crow, Harper, Lenox, Moreno, Vice Chairperson Hirsch and Chairperson Dobbelaere were present. Commissioners Absent: None. City Staff Present: David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, Russ Romney, Deputy City Attorney, Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, Dru Maynus, Planner, 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 for the May 3, 2018 Planning Commission Regular Meeting minutes. 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. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Dobbelaere asked for Withdrawals and Continuances. Mr. David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, stated the applicant has withdrawn this item. IKEA 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 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). June 7,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Chairperson Dobbelaere called for the Public Hearing Items. COLONIAL — MID MOUNTAIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING GPA17-10/ZON17-16: A request by Chris Brown,representing Vantex Capital LLC,to amend the General Plan for 14.1 acres from BP (Business Park)to LI (Light Industrial) and to rezone the property from A-1 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Light Industrial). The site is located northeast of the intersection of New River Road and Glendale Avenue and is in the Yucca District (7407 North New River Road). Staff Contact: Paul Whalen, Senior Planner(623) 930-2597. Mr.Paul Whalen,RLA/AICP, Senior Planner,made staff's presentation. He stated this is a request to amend the General Plan from BP (Business Park) to LI (Light Industrial) and to rezone the property from A-1 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Light Industrial). He said the applicant is seeking approval of a minor General Plan Amendment and to rezone the subject property for the expansion of an existing trucking and warehousing facility. He noted the site is located northeast of the intersection of New River Road and Glendale Avenue. The site has been used intermittently for a variety of uses since 1979 with a warehousing and truck storage occupying the A-1 zoned site in 1997. On October 30, 2017, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties. He said the applicant did not receive any response regarding the request. Planning did not receive any response regarding the request either. In conclusion, Mr. Whalen stated the Planning Commission should recommend approval of request GPA17-10 and ZON17-16, subject to the following stipulation: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the project narrative and development plan date stamped May 14, 2018. Mr. Whalen stated he was available for questions from the Commission. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if the applicant was using the property for similar functions. Mr. Whalen stated yes. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if the applicant is requesting these changes so that they may expand. Mr. Whalen said yes. Chairperson Dobbelaere called for the applicant's presentation. Mr. Chris Brown, 3446 East North Street,Mesa, 85213,applicant,introduced himself and thanked staff for their assistance through this process. He explained they wish to utilize this uniquely shaped property to its potential. He described the property as having limitations as there is no thoroughfare adjacent to the property. He feels this is the most appropriate use for this property. June 7,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 In closing, he stated he felt approval of this request would add value to the property and the area. He stated he was available for questions. Vice Chairperson Hirsch stated that there may be soil conditions in the wash that may not be appropriate for going vertical. Mr. Brown said approximately 2/3 of the property could be constructed. However, the north portion may be of concern. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if the area of concern may be used for parking. Mr. Brown said yes. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked for questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Dobbelaere opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Dobbelaere closed the public hearing. Chairperson Dobbelaere called for a motion. Commissioner Lenox made a motion to recommend approval of GPA17-10 as written. Vice Chairperson Hirsch seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Commissioner Moreno made a motion to recommend approval of ZON17-16 subject to one stipulation. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Russ Romney, Deputy City Attorney, stated this is not final approval and the Planning Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. 95 CAMELBACK GPA18-01 /ZON18-01: A request by Tim Donhauser,representing PB Bell, to amend the General Plan Land Use designation from PC (Planned Commercial) to HDR (High Density Residential (HDR, 12-20 du/ac) on approximately 14 acres and to amend the existing Copper Falls Commercial Center PAD (Planned Area Development) to allow multifamily as an allowable use within the Copper Falls Commercial Center PAD.This site is located at the northeast corner of Camelback Road and 95th Avenue(5151 North 95th Avenue)and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner (623) 930-2810. Ms. Dru Maynus, Planner, made staff's presentation. She stated this is a request to amend the General Plan Land Use designation from PC (Planned Commercial) to HDR (High Density Residential (HDR, 12-20 du/ac) on approximately 13.95 acres and to amend the existing Copper Falls Commercial Center PAD (Planned Area Development)to allow multifamily as an allowable use within the Copper Falls Commercial Center PAD. She said the current General Plan Land Use Map designation for the subject property is PC as previously stated. The southwestern portion of the approved PAD is designated as OFC (Office) and the southeastern portion of the approved PAD is designated as PC. She said the applicant is June 7,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 requesting to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate the northern 13.95 gross acres of the original PAD site to a HDR 12-20 designation, as shown in the attached maps. Ms. Maynus stated the proposed project will include a high-quality gated apartment complex that will consist of 240 dwelling units at a density of 18.29 net du/ac. In addition, the apartment complex will consist of five building elevation types (mix of one-story,two-story, and three-story buildings); 96 one-bedroom units, 112 two-bedroom units, and 32 three-bedroom units; 464 parking spaces which will consist of 64 stand-along garages, 240 covered parking spaces, and 160 uncovered parking spaces; and 46 percent open space. She added that this community, if approved, will provide an ample number of amenities for different age groups within the community. She noted the amenities for the community will include one large resort-style pool area that will be comprised of cabanas and Ramada's, a whirlpool spa, outdoor kitchen areas, a fitness center, a park area to include a play structure, bocce court, bag toss,ping pong tables, and a dog park. On April 4, 2018, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties advising of a scheduled neighborhood meeting that would be held on April 19, 2018. She said that in summary,the applicant's development team, city staff, and six persons from the surrounding neighborhood attended the meeting. Three of the six attendees were neutral to the proposed project. However, a neighbor who lived within the Copper Cove subdivision was very unhappy and concerned with the proposed project. He had concerns with regard to project lighting, project traffic,demographics of those who live in apartments,if school district could accommodate the students of the development,and that the proposed project would potentially decrease the value of his home. Despite the applicant's development team providing answers to the neighbor's questions and concerns and City staff providing clarification and answers regarding zoning and the planning process, the applicant's development team was unable to resolve the neighbor's disapproval of the project. She noted the applicant did not receive any additional responses regarding the request. Planning did not receive any response regarding the request either. In conclusion, Ms. Maynus stated the Planning Commission should also recommend approval of GPA18-01 and ZON18-01, subject to the following stipulations: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Amended PAD document, date stamped May 18, 2018. 2. All stipulations, agreements and conditions of approval accompanying the original PAD approval (February 26, 2008) shall remain in effect unless otherwise noted. 3. A half street right-of-way dedication of 55 feet will be required on 95th Avenue and improvements shall be completed including: pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, June 7,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 landscaping, and streetlights. Additional right-of-way may be required for any required • deceleration lanes. 4. Owner shall install a right-turn deceleration lane at the proposed project site's main entry/exit on 95th Avenue. 5. Adequate landscape buffering and screening shall be provided to buffer the existing Copper Cove residences. 6. A Traffic Impact Statement shall be required as part of the required Design Review application. 7. Current Engineering Standards and ADA standards shall be implemented. Ms. Maynus asked for questions from the Commission. Vice Chairperson Hirsch asked for clarification on the amount of landscape buffering required. Mr. Williams stated it would be 15 feet. Vice Chairperson Hirsch asked if this information will be included in the stipulations. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked to amend the stipulations to include that"a minimum 15 feet landscape buffering and screening." Everyone was in agreement. Chairperson Dobbelaere called for the applicant's presentation. Mr. Ed Bull, 702 East Osborn Street, Phoenix, Arizona, representing PB Bell, a high-quality developer for over 42 years. He introduced himself,his project team, and the project architect. He stated they were locally owned and operated. He stated they are in agreement with staff's findings and analysis. They also accept staff's recommended Zoning 1 thru 7 stipulations. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if he was in agreement with the amended stipulation as discussed. Mr. Bull said yes. Mr. Bull reiterated a few points of staff's presentation stating that the proposed site is vacant and has been underutilized for many years although suitably located. He explained they intend to develop the proposed project site with an apartment complex. He provided a slide presentation of the proposed Multi-Family Conceptual site plan. He reviewed a few of the project details including setbacks, buffers and open space. Mr. Bull stated that P.B. Bell is known as a premier builder and manager of high-quality multifamily communities. He stated this is a huge investment whereby residents will be carefully screened and monitored since involvement in the community is a priority for P.B. Bell. He asked for the Commission's approval for this project. He added that as previously stated,they agree with staff's recommendations and stipulations. Chairperson Dobbelaere opened the public hearing. June 7,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 Ms. Arlene Lechtenburg, 9415 West Colter Street, adjacent property owner in the Copper Cove Subdivision, stated concerns regarding the loss of her view, the decrease in property values, and the increase in traffic along 95th Avenue. Mr. Elder AJ Brehaug, 9425 West Georgia Avenue, Copper Cove Subdivision, stated he opposes the project. He voiced his concerns regarding the planning for this development not taken into account the residents to the north. He noted the traffic coming in and out of his neighborhood will definitely increase and it will become very difficult especially with him being a disabled veteran. He also had concerns with the type of people that will rent and the crime aspect. Mr. Bull addressed the traffic concerns. He explained that the traffic study was conducted. He displayed information provided by the traffic engineering regarding projected trips under the existing land use vs. the proposed land use. He addressed the right to have a view blocked. Mr. Bull stated Ms. Sandy McGee, PB Bell, is available to address any traffic concerns. Mr. Bull addressed the concern of crime. He reiterated that residents applying to reside at the property will be carefully screened and monitored and take care of problems when they occur. He stated that PB Bell takes their investment and project seriously. He noted they build it right and put the things that are needed such as gates, security and the management that takes care of it for the residents. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if there would be an on-site manager. Mr. Bull said yes. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if PB Bell would continue to own the property. Mr.Bull stated they stay with the property for several years, however, sometimes they might market the property. In response to a question from Commissioner Moreno, Mr. Bull confirmed that there would be streetlights provided along 95th Avenue. Commissioner Moreno asked about the traffic signal on 95th Avenue and Camelback Avenue. Mr. Bull stated that there was already a signal at that intersection. Commissioner Crow asked if PB Bell would retain ownership. Mr. Mike Truman, VP of Development, PB Bell, 843'4 North 90th street, Scottsdale, stated on this particular project, at this time, they intended to retain the property. However, he stated this could change in the future depending on the market. Chairperson Dobbelaere asked if a Traffic Impact Statement or traffic study be required as part of the required Design Review application before moving forward. Ms. Maynus stated yes. With no further comments, Chairperson Dobbelaere closed the public hearing. Chairperson Dobbelaere called for a motion. June 7,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 Commissioner Harper made a motion to recommend approval of GPA18-01 as written. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Commissioner Crow made a motion to recommend approval of ZON18-01, subject to seven staff stipulations with a modification to stipulation #5 to include a 15' landscape buffer. Commissioner Lenox seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Russ Romney, Deputy City Attorney, stated this is not final approval and the Planning Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. 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. David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, introduced himself and provided background information. He stated he has lived in Arizona for 38 years and recently relocated to Glendale from the Tucson area. He said his background is in planning and is excited to be part of City of Glendale and the Planning Division. Mr. Williams provided information regarding current Planning Division activities. He noted the vacancy on the Commission with Commissioner Gallegos' departure and will be working to fill that vacancy. Additionally, since the reorganization at the beginning of the year, Ms. Tabitha Perry is still in the Planning Division,however, is working on special projects. He said he will be the liaison moving forward for the Planning Commission to provide support at the meetings as needed. Staff is also working to fill two vacant positions in the Planning Division. Staff is working on zoning, code and PAD interpretations to help move projects along and to help the residents understand the code. He said there is also an infill study going on that the Planning Division is supporting with the Economic Development Department. The project is focused on growth in downtown but will support all properties. Planning is also working on identifying the outdated 25-year-old zoning code. He welcomes input from the Commissioners to update the zoning code. Staff is similarly working on updating the Annexation policy. Mr. Williams commented on the IKEA project withdrawing from Glendale as well as other projects around the United States as their model continues to evolve. He said he missed last week's meeting because he was at the City of Phoenix Planning and Zoning Commission meeting representing the city on the Camelback Ranch rezoning case for the vacant piece of property that sits between the Baseball Stadium on Camelback Road and the Airport. He June 7,2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 said the City of Glendale has been addressing the residents' concerns regarding the lights and noise and providing for their wellbeing. He said the case will be coming before Phoenix City Council on June 27. He asked if the Commissioners had any questions for him. There were no further updates. The Commissioners welcomed Mr. Williams. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Dobbelaere called for Comments and Suggestions. There were none. NEXT MEETING August 2, 2018 Planning Commission ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chairperson Dobbelaere called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Harper made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.