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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 8/2/2018WORKSHOP MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION GLENDALE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 2-A 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Crow, Harper, Lenox, Moreno, Wilfong, and Vice Chairperson Hirsch were present. Commissioner Absent: Chairperson Dobbelaere was absent and excused. City Staff Present: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer, Planning, David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, Jeremy Underwood, Planner, and Diana Figueroa, Management Assistant. Guest Present: Shaine Alleman with Tiffany and Bosco WORKSHOP ITEMS: 1. Initiation of General Plan Amendment fGPA) Application GPA18-XX and Rezonine CZON) ApDlication ZON18-XX: Brownstone-7437 North 91st Avenue. Staff Contact: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer. Planning. (623) 930-2596. Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer, presented this item. She stated this is a request for Planning Commission to initiate a General Plan amendment and rezoning application for properties totaling approximately 18-acres and located east of 91st Avenue and south of Orangewood Avenue. She said these properties have a land use designation of MDR (Medium Density Residential - 2.5 to 3.5 dwelling units per acre) and are currently zoned A-l (Agricultural), C-3 (Heavy Commercial), and M-l (Light Industrial). Ms. Perry noted the intent of an initiative by the Planning Commission is to amend the General Plan, Envision Glendale 2040, land use designation to EMU (Entertainment Mixed Use) and establish a PAD (Planned Area Development) zoning district that would allow for various land uses and associated development standards. She explained that this initiative would allow the city- owned property to establish a land use designation and compatible zoning district that will foster development opportunities. She stated there was not a lot of details to provide right now but what she was looking for was a consensus from the Commission to proceed with the process and application. She asked if the Commissioners had any questions. Planning Commission Workshop Minutes August 2, 2018 Page 2 Vice Chairperson Hirsch asked where else is the C-3 available in the general proximity that might address these uses. Ms. Perry explained there was not much use for C-3 in the immediate area and what she envisions for this area was PAD zoning district that would allow various land uses. However, she noted that the best use for this PAD might end up being residential property development. Vice Chairperson Hirsch asked if the city was leaning more towards residential. Ms. Perry noted they were still in the early stages but it seems very likely and viable for that property. David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, stated there were two components to this project. He said they had a public asset they want to maximize the value to benefit the taxpayer and the community. However, in terms of time and demand, they are looking for city flexibility for different uses to meet market demands. Currently, demands were for residential property. Commissioner Crow inquired as to the school district for this area, Ms. Perry responded that it was the Peoria School District. Commissioner Moreno noted that the plans seem logical for that area. Commissioner Crow asked if staff had contacted the school about the plans. Ms. Perry replied yes. She said the school staff noted they did not have enough capability regarding desk and computers to support future growth in the area. Ms. Perry stated that typically once this project moves forward, there is a stipulation for the developers to work with the school district. However, it is still too early to start thinking about that. The school district did not say they did not have the capacity only that they were in need of additional equipment. Commissioner Wilfong inquired about parking. Ms. Perry explained that parking depends on the type of development; however, they will have onsite parking. Mr. Williams stated the school charges for parking and that was why many students park on the street. Commissioner Crow noted schools do that to generate revenue for the school. He suggested they try working with the school district on this issue. Mr. Williams noted that it was important that the Commission had identified certain issues such as parking at this workshop. Ms. Perry will follow up on this issue once this application moves forward. She added that any issues would have to be resolved by the developer before this comes before them. Vice Chairperson Hirsch agreed but added that staff has heard the Commissioners' concerns regarding the parking issue. Ms. Perry responded yes. The Planning Commission approved moving forward with this plan initiative. Planning Commission Workshop Minutes August 2,2018 Page 3 2. Zoning Text Amendment Ztal 8-02: Wireless Facilities Text Amendment - Citvwide Jeremy Underwood. Planner. (623) 930-2553. Mr. Jeremy Underwood, Planner, stated that this was a workshop study session for the Planning Commission to review portions of the Zoning Ordinance related to wireless communication facilities and learn about a potential future amendment to those related portions of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance related to wireless communication facilities. He said the majority of the Wireless Communication Facilities portion of the Zoning Ordinance (Article 7, Section 7.600) was last updated in 2002. He stated this workshop is an opportunity to study current aspects of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to wireless communications facilities and to learn about how it could be amended. He provided several statistics citing the increase in wireless communication. He said that studies show that 95% of Americans own a cell phone while half of the senior population 65 or older own a smartphone. Therefore, those numbers definitely show a big demand in the market, which requires infrastructure for the systems to function. He said some areas to consider for potential rezoning were the Rl-6 single family zoning districts as well as multi-family zoning districts that do not allow those structures. He explained that wireless communication technology, consumer demand, as well as both state and federal law has ushered in significant changes in the past 16 years, since the last wireless communication facilities amendment. He believes the city has a chance to update and amend their zoning to coincide with the new changes in the wireless communication technology. Commissioner Harper stated they could also consider schools. Mr. Underwood agreed, however, some schools are exempt. Mr. Williams commented that some structures exist vertically. Commissioner Wilfong inquired what the next step was and how do they determine where they will be placed. Mr. Underwood explained they were site specific where the coverage is most needed. Once that is determined, the carrier will contact the city and do their due-diligence regarding the property. Mr. Williams explained the sites would still need individual city approval. However, with this change, sites could be approved administratively, while others have to go through the public process for approval. Commissioner Moreno asked if this update was citywide. Mr. Underwood responded yes. Planning Commission Workshop Minutes August 2, 2018 Page 4 Vice Chairperson Hirsch asked if the Commissioners were comfortable with the Industrial District Zoning sites possibly being approved administratively while others are still going through the public process. Everyone agreed it was fine. Vice Chairperson Hirsch asked if there was another valley city they could look to for reference. Mr. Underwood replied that Peoria had recently updated some of their zoning and it looked promising. The Planning Commission agreed to move forward with revising this zoning amendment. REPORTS AND COMMENTS Vice Chairperson Hirsch called for Reports and Comments. There were none. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairperson Hirsch stated with no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m. Diana Figueroa Recording Secretary