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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 9/6/2018MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairperson Hirsch called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Crow, Harper, Lenox, Moreno, Wilfong, and Acting Chairperson Hirsch were present. City Staff Present: Jeremy Underwood, Planner, Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary CITIZEN COMMENTS Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for citizen comments. There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for the June 7, 2018 Plamiing Commission Regular Meeting minutes. 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. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked for Withdrawals and Continuances. There were none. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for the Public Hearing Items. Mr. Underwood stated Mr. Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, would be making the presentation. JAFFAR ESTATES GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING fGPA17-07 AND ZON17-10); A request by Howard Cornell ofWestwood, representing Jaffar Investments LLC, for a General Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre to Medium Density Residential up to 5.0 dwelling units per acre and to rezone from Rl-6 (Single Residence) and R-4 (Multiple Residence) to Rl-4 PRD (Single Residence with a Planned Residential Development overlay) on approximately 5.98 acres. The site is located north of the northeast comer of 83rd Avenue and Glendale Avenue (7111 North 83 Avenue) and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner - (623) 930-2588. September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 JAFFAR ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT fPP17-05): A request by Howard Cornell of Westwood, representing Jaffar Investments LLC, for Preliminary Plat to permit development of a 23-lot single-family residential subdivision on approximately 5.98 acres titled as "Jaffar Estates." The site is located north of the northeast corner of 83rd Avenue and Glendale Avenue (7111 North 83rd Avenue) and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner (623)930-2588. Mr. Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, made staffs presentation for the general plan amendment, rezoning request, and preliminary plat. He said the applicant requests a minor General Plan Amendment and a rezoning to permit the development ofa23-lot single-family subdivision. This is to amend the General Plan from Medium Density Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre to Medium Density Residential up to 5.0 dwelling units per acre. He stated the lots will be a minimum of 5,300 square feet in size, with a minimum lot width of 50 feet and a minimum lot depth of 106 feet. Proposed minimum setbacks are 15 feet to living area, 20 feet to garages or carports, 15 feet in the rear, and 5' and 5' on each side. Maximum lot coverage is proposed to be 54 percent. The Preliminary Plat approval for a subdivision would allow a 23-lot single-family residential subdivision to be developed. He said the property is currently vacant, as the home on the property was recently demolished. He explained the intended land use of the property is a 23-lot single-family subdivision. The property is surrounded by a Tennis Ranch where private tennis lessons are provided to the north, zoned R- 4 (Multiple Residence), and a single-family residence zoned Rl-6, both in Maricopa County to the north. The Squireville subdivision of single-family mobile home lots, zoned R-5 (Multiple Residence) in Maricopa County, to the east, the Glen Eden single-family home subdivision, zoned Rl-7 PRD (Single Residence with a Planned Residential Development Overlay) in the City of Glendale to the south, farmland zoned A-l (Agricultural) and the Rovey Farm Estates subdivision zoned Rl-7 PRD (Single Residence with a Planned Residential Development Overlay), both in the City ofGlendale to the west, across 83rd Avenue. The subdivision will be completing all required right-of-way improvements on 81st Avenue to the east and 83rd Avenue to the west. Access to the lots will be by a new street, Midway Avenue, which will connect 81st Avenue and 83rd Avenue. He added that no house product sizes have been determined at this time for the 23 proposed lots. Mr. Whalen stated the Planning Commission should recommend approval of GPA17-07; recommend approval ofZON17-10 subject to stipulations noted in the staff report and as follows: . Development shall be in substantial conformance with applicant's development booklet date stamped July 16,2018. . Dedication of rights-of-way for the streets 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 the Planning Commission should approve PP 17-05 as well. September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for any questions. There were none. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant or the applicant's representative to come forward and make a presentation. Mr. Howard Cornell, applicant, 6909 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona, stated he would like to explain that due to the narrowness of the property, houses can only be planned and constructed on one side of the road. He stated they took into consideration the larger lots to the south and put a retention and open space against their wall and the public road. He said that helped with the setbacks while buffing as much as possible. He stated they will conform to all the requirements, policies and objectives of the General Plan. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for any questions. There were none. Acting Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. Donald Gross, 8142 West Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, resident, stated he lived just south of this proposed development. He realizes there were not very many people here to speak; however, he opposes this development. He was concerned with the high density of this project and lot sizes. He suggested a lower number and only single-story homes. He stated there are tennis courts which are located at the back of this property. He said the courts are noisy and had many lights. He asked if the homes would be one or two stories. He suggested restricting the lots to one-story homes as he wishes no one to look into his homes from a second story. Mr. Cornell, applicant, stated they were not sure but may be one and two stories, however, they will work with the neighbors to the south on this issue. With no further business. Acting Chairperson Hirsch closed the public hearing. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for General Plan Amendment GPA17-07. Commissioner Moreno made a motion to recommend approval of GPA17-07 as written. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 5 to 1. Acting Chairperson Hirsch voted nay. Mr. Jim Gmber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is a recommendation which will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for ZON17-10. Commissioner Moreno made a motion to recommend approval ofZON17-10, subject to the stipulations as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 5 to 1. Acting Chairperson Hirsch voted nay. Mr. Jim Gmber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is a recommendation which will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for Preliminary Plat PP 17-05. Commissioner Harper made a motion to approve Preliminary Plat PP17-05, subject to one stipulation. Commissioner Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 4 to 2. Acting Chairperson Hirsch and Commissioner Crow voted nay. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated PP 17-05 was final action once the City Council takes action on the adjacent items GPA17-07 and ZON17-10. POSITANO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA18-03 AND REZONING ZON18-03 A request by Taylor Earl, representing K. Hovnanian Homes, to amend the General Plan for 12.67 acres from PC (Planned Commercial) and MDR - 3.5 (Medium Density Residential 2.5 - 3.5 DU/AC) to MHDR - 5.0 (Medium High Density Residential 3.5 - 5.0 DU/AC), and to rezone the property from A-l (Agricultural) to R 1-6 and R 1-7 PRD (Planned Residential Development). The site, Tara Venture 2 Lot 1, is located northwest of the intersection of 83rd and Glendale Avenues in the Yucca District (8450 West Glendale Avenue). Staff Contact: Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner (623) 930-2597. POSITANO PRELIMINARY PLAT PP18-03 A request by Taylor Earl, representing K. Hovnanian Homes, for approval of a Preliminary Plat (PP18-03) to allow for the creation ofPositano - a 56-lot Rl-6 and Rl-7 PRD zoned subdivision on a 12.67-acre property. The site is located north and west of the 83rd and Glendale Avenues intersection in the Yucca District (8450 West Glendale Avenue). Staff Contact: Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner (623) 930-2597. Mr. Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, began his presentation by noting a few corrections needed in the staff report. He referred to Sheet Number 1 . Sheet number 1 - GPA MHDR should be MDR5 Medium Density they are requesting. Page 2, Rl-7 PRD the minimum front yard setback should be 15' not 12' 2018.Last page, recommendation, date stamp should be August 16, Mr. Whalen stated this was a request regarding GPA18-03, ZON18-03, and PP18-03 for the proposed Positano development. He noted the location of the property is at 8450 West Glendale Avenue, northwest of the intersection of 83rd Avenue and Glendale Avenue. He stated the applicant is seeking to amend the General Plan for 12.67 acres from PC (Planned Commercial) and MDR - 3.5 (Medium Density Residential 2.5 - 3.5 DU/AC) to MHDR - 5.0 (Medium High Density Residential 3.5 - 5.0 DU/AC), and to rezone the property from A-l (Agricultural) to Rl-6 and Rl- 7 PRD (Planned Residential Development). He said the site, Tara Venture 2 Lot 1, is located northwest of the intersection of 83rd and Glendale Avenues in the Yucca District. He explained the site is vacant and currently used for agricultural production. He noted that the easement and irrigation ditch extend east to west across the northern property line around the Positano and Rovey September 6, 2018 Planning Conunission Minutes Page 5 property. He said that property is zoned A-l and at one time it was visualized as being part of the subject's property but for whatever reason it did not get incorporated into this proposal. He added that was a private matter between the two property owners. Mr. Whalen stated there was a neighborhood meeting held on April 20, 2018. He said there were several people in attendance along with Mr. Larry Rovey. Mr. Rovey expressed his concern that his property will become an orphaned piece of property. He referenced a letter from Mr. Rovey expressing his objections that was submitted to the Commission. He reiterated that his was a private matter that is being negotiated with the applicant and property owner. Mr. Whalen stated the Planning Commission should recommend approval of request GPA 18-03 and ZON 18-03, subject to the following stipulation: . Development shall be in substantial conformance with the project narrative and development plan, date stamped August 16, 2018. Additionally, the requirements for preliminary plat approval should be approved subject to the following stipulation: . Approval of the Preliminary Plat shall be conditioned by and subject to the City Council approval of related applications GPA18-03 and ZON18-03. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for any questions. There were none. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant or the applicant's representative to come forward and make a presentation. Mr. Taylor Earl, Earl, Curley and Lagarde, representing K. Hovnanian Homes, thanked staff for the presentation. He stated they had done several projects with K. Hovnanian Homes in the past including here in Glendale. They have established a positive track record including just across the street from this parcel and have become a quality builder. He explained that this parcel has been passed over for a very long time and never developed. He believes this project will bring great development to the area specifically being close to Westgate, which brings great opportunities. He explained that developing the odd shape first makes the corner more manageable to develop in the future. He stated that all four comers will have commercial designations, making for a lot of opportunities. He explained the breakout of the Rl-7 and Rl-6 transitions. He noted the larger lots are on top to transition into an Rl-6 a 56-lot, and Rl-7 PRD zoned subdivision on an approximately 12.7-acre property. Mr. Earl discussed some of the amenities focusing on this development being a premium package. The development will be a gated subdivision, with easy entrance, with a beautiful open space at the entrance of the property as well as walking trails with great views. These open spaces can be used for soccer, volleyball and will also feature a splash pad. He explained that these amenities September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 span different age groups. In closing, he believes this is a fantastic development and will be a great experience for the residents and Glendale. Commissioner Moreno asked if any homes on lots 8 through 26 were two-story. Mr. Earl explained although they are not pre-assigned as two-story, those lots could possibly be two story homes. He noted there has not been any concerns regarding height on that site. Commissioner Crow commented that the easement was for the ditch. Mr. Earl stated he was correct. He said the USA easement was associated with the ditch on the north side of the property line. Acting Chairperson Hirsch stated the city obviously does not play a roll concerning the 100' wide strip that runs in between the two housing developments since it is a private business transaction. He stated he had reservations regarding this area. He believes this would be the end of agriculture in that area. He wondered if there might be further negotiations regarding the nearby vacant property. Mr. Earl noted that nothing they were doing affects developing this area in the future since it's not part of this project. He explained the negotiations with the current property owner. Acting Chairperson Hirsch stated he was concerned about the vacant, odd shaped piece of property which will remain to the north. He asked if there was any hope for further negotiations. Mr. Earl stated it is increasingly more challenging to acquire a property which is not necessary to complete or constmct this subdivision. He felt the vacant parcel should have been included with the existing subdivision to the north. He added the opportunity is not foreclosed, by any means. Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak. With no one wanting to speak, Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's closing comments. Mr. Earl stated he had no further comments but was available for any questions. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for GPA18-03. Commissioner Moreno made a motion to recommend approval of GPA18-03 as written. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy Chief Attorney, stated this is a recommendation which will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for ZON18-03. September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page? Commissioner Lenox made a motion to recommend approval of ZON18-03 subject to one stipulation. Commissioner Crow seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a voteof6to0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy Chief Attorney, stated this is a recommendation which will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for PP18-03. Commissioner Harper made a motion to approve PP18-03, subject to one stipulation contained in the staff report. Commissioner Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy Chief Attorney, stated this is final action appealable to the City Council within 15 days of approval of the associated GPA and Rezoning. EL PRADO II GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA18-06 AND REZONING ZON18-07 A request by David Maguire to amend the General Plan (GPA 18-06) for 9.98 acres from LDR 1- 2.5 (Low-Density Residential, 1-2.5 du/ac) to MDR 3.5 (Medium-Density Residential, 2.5-3.5 du/ac) and to rezone (ZON18-07) the property from SR-17 (Suburban-Residential) to Rl-8 PRD (Single-Residence, Planned Residential Development Overlay). The site is located at the northeast comer of Camelback Road and 81st Avenue (7908 West Camelback Rd) and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Jeremy Underwood, Planner (623) 930-2553 EL PRADO II PRELIMINARY PLAT PP18-05 A request by David Maguire for a preliminary plat (PP 18-05) known as "El Prado II." The proposal includes 35 single-family residential lots and five common area tracts. The site is located on the northeast corner ofCamelback Road and 81st Avenue (7908 West Camelback Rd) and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Jeremy Underwood, Planner, (623) 930-2553. Mr. Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, made staffs presentation. He stated this was a request by David Maguire to amend the General Plan (GPA 18-06) for 9.98 acres from LDR 1-2.5 (Low-Density Residential, 1-2.5 du/ac) to MDR 3.5 (Medium-Density Residential, 2.5-3.5 du/ac) and to rezone (ZON18-07) the property from SR-17 (Suburban-Residential) to Rl-8 PRD (Single- Residence, Planned Residential Development Overlay) and for a Preliminary Plat approval for a subdivision titled El Prado II. He explained this request would allow a 35-lot single-family residential subdivision. He said the site is located at the northeast corner ofCamelback Road and 81st Avenue and is in the Yucca District. Mr. Whalen stated that on June 21, 2018, the applicant mailed notification letters to property owners within 300' of the subject property of El Prado I and El Prado II, as well as the interested parties, notifying the public of a neighborhood meeting which was held July 9, 2018. At the September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes PageS neighborhood meeting, there were two neighbors in attendance, in addition to the applicant and city Planning Division staff. He said the attendees' questions centered around the wall height along the western boundary, other existing fence changes, and alterations to the irrigation system in the area. Mr. Whalen stated the Planning Commission should recommend approval of request GPA18-06 as written and approval ofZON18-07, subject to the following stipulations: . Development shall be in substantial conformance with the development plan and narrative for ZON18-07, dated July 20, 2018. . 55' half-street right-of-way shall be dedicated. . A right turn lane shall be required if peak hour turning volume exceeds 40vph. . The 69kv utility pole at the northeast comer of 81 st Avenue and Camelback Road shall be relocated if it is in sight triangle. Additionally, he stated the requirements for the preliminary plat approval should be approved subject to the following stipulation: . Approval of the Preliminary Plat shall be conditioned by and subject to the City Council approval of related applications GPA18-06 and ZON18-07 Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for any questions. Commissioner Crow remarked that because of the overflow of traffic from Camelback, won't they need a right turn lane. Mr. Underwood explained the city's traffic engineer did review this request and deemed this application adequate for this area. He further explained the traffic flow. Commissioner Crow explained that he still had concerns since most will end up going the back way and not go all the way to the light. Mr. Underwood said again the City ofGlendale traffic engineer did not feel the need for a right turn lane and all requirements were satisfied. Commissioner Wilfong stated he resides on Camelback Road and agrees with Commissioner Crow that this will be a traffic issue especially with future growth in the area. He believes it is an issue already and believes a turn lane is needed. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant or the applicant's representative to come forward and make a presentation. Mr. David Maguire, 4121 West Oraibi Drive, Glendale, stated he has owned this parcel for approximately 15 years. He stated they will adhere to the recommendation and requirements of the traffic engineers. He said this will be an improvement to the area. He said there is a small September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 section just east of his boundary to buffer between SR-17 and Rl-6. He said that was part of this submittal to rezone that little strip. He explained the development will be all single story and have agreed to build an 8-foot wall all along the boundary. Mr. Maguire spoke about the flooding issue in this area. He said the city has acquired the land where a larger basin is located west of his property. He has granted the city an easement to connect to the two basins that allows the solution for that problem that has been there for quite some time. He spoke about the flood irrigation regarding an open ditch that mns from 79l Avenue across all of these properties. He said the open ditch has been hard to maintain with the trash and debris that accumulates. Therefore, with this design, all the irrigation systems will run through pipes underground. This will eliminate the issues of the constant maintenance of the trash. Mr. Maguire stated this project will help eliminate a lot of issues in that area. He said the development brings a cohesive nice neighborhood to an area that has been undeveloped for some time. In closing, he believes this is a positive for the city of Glendale and we're very excited to bring this forward. Commissioner Crow thanked Mr. Maquire for his presentation and agreed this was a very nice development. He asked if he was okay with a right turn lane. Mr. Maguire said he would do what is necessary. He noted that if the traffic counts warrant a turn lane, then he would build one. Commissioner Crow once again voiced his concerns with the traffic on Camelback. Commissioner Crow suggested a stipulation where the right turn lane will be required. Commissioner Wilfong seconded that suggestion. Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked if this is a suggestion or if Commissioner Crow is requiring a stipulation. Commissioner Crow said he is requiring the right turn lane. Commissioners Moreno and Wilfong agreed with the suggested stipulation. Mr. Gruber explained that a suggestion regarding adding a traffic stipulation when city traffic engineers have not recommended the action, may cause legal problems. Commissioner Crow verified if the right turn lane would be needed in the future, it would be the city's responsibility. Mr. Underwood stated that is correct. Commissioner Wilfong commented the additional traffic in the area was a safety issue not necessarily a per hour vehicle issue. Mr. Underwood clarified the engineers determined an additional 40 vehicles per hour will be generated due to the development of this subdivision. September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 10 Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for any questions. There were none. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for anyone in the audience who wishes to speak. Mr. Martin Samaniego, 8221 West Orange Drive, Glendale, Arizona, thanked the Commissioners for their volunteerism and dedication to the City of Glendale. He stated he supports these applications but agrees with the traffic concerns. His questions were regarding irrigation in the area. Mr. Samaniego stated he is concerned about the valve which runs the water south and west. He said he was glad the application calls for the underground piping but would like further information as to how it will work. He agrees that the ditch has been a real problem in the area. Commissioner Moreno asked how the irrigation system works. Mr. Samaniego stated the valve is extremely old. He said there must be an updated valve system to run the water south and close the valve so the water can run west. He asked for an up-to-date valve system. Commissioner Moreno asked if the valve is located in the retention area. Mr. Samaniego said yes. He said he is only concerned about future irrigation. Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked staff for input. Mr. Underwood stated Mr. Samaniego has spoken with planning staff regarding this issue. He added that this was a private irrigation matter and not the city requirement. He said the open ditch will be tiled, underground, and this will help with keeping the irrigation line clean. He said the valve issue is a separate issue which should be addressed with the applicant. Mr. Maguire said water is important for everyone. He said the intent is to make it state of the art and make it the best for everyone. He said he will make sure the valve is done properly. He said they will keep in touch with Mr. Samaniego regarding the valve system. Mr. Maguire said a stipulation can be added regarding the right turn lane into the subdivision. He said a traffic engineer is needed to determine if this is necessary especially since during the review process, the traffic engineers determined there was no need for a right turn lane. Commissioner Moreno asked if there were any stipulations regarding the valves to ensure the improvements would take place. Mr. Maguire said they will be included in the construction documents. Acting Chairperson Hirsch stating with no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing has been closed. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion on GPA18-06. September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 Commissioner Lenox made a motion to recommend approval of General Plan Amendment GPA18-06, as written. Commissioner Crow seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy Chief Attorney, stated this is a recommendation which will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion on ZON18-07. Commissioner Crow made a motion to recommend approval ofrezoning ZON18-07 subject to the stipulations as contained in the staff report. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy Chief Attorney, stated this is a recommendation which will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion on PP18-05. Commissioner Crow made a motion to approve PP18-05, subject to the stipulations contained in the staff report. Commissioner Lenox seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated PP 18-05 was final action once the City Council takes action on the adjacent items GPA18-06 and ZON1 8-07. CACTUS GLENN PRELIMINARY PLAT PP18-01 A request by Shelby Duplessis, Empire Residential Communities Fund II LLC, for approval of the Cactus Glenn Preliminary Plat to create a 34-lot subdivision on 8.07 acres. The site is located north of the northwest corner ofCactus Road and 59th Avenue (12425 North 59th Avenue) and is in the Sahuaro District. Staff Contact: Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Plaimer (623) 930-2597. Mr. Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, made staffs presentation stating this is a request for preliminary plat approval for Cactus Gleim. He explained the Preliminary Plat approval is for a subdivision titled Cactus Glenn, which would allow a 34-lot subdivision in the R 1-6 zoning district. He stated the vacant site was zoned Rl-6 in 1978 when zoning case #Z-78-13 was approved. He noted the site originally was a part of the Glendale Nazarene Church property which was recently purchased by the applicant for development. Mr. Whalen stated the site is situated between the Glendale Nazarene Church to the south, 59th Avenue to the east, Ironwood High School to the north and Cactus Cove subdivision to the west. He explained the site is vacant and occasionally serves as an overflow parking lot for special events held by the Glendale Nazarene Church. He noted the development will provide a tot-lot, an active- use play area and other amenities. He added the project proposes 16% or 1.3 acres of open space, September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 12 lots are 6,055 to 6,244 square feet in size, and the streets will be public. The development will be a gated community. He stated that on March 7, 2018, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties. The applicant did not receive any response regarding the request. Planning did not receive any response regarding the request either, other than curiosity inquires. Mr. Whalen stated the request meets the requirements for preliminary plat approval and should be approved subject to the following stipulation: . Development shall be in substantial conformance with the development plan and narrative for Cactus Glenn, received July 5, 2018. Mr. Whalen concluded his presentation and said he was available for questions. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for any questions. Commissioner Harper asked if there was a neighborhood meeting for this development. Mr. Whalen replied no. He stated the entitlement is already located on the property and was not rezoned. Commissioner Wilfong asked if there would be a turn bay off of 59 Avenue. Mr. Whalen stated the applicant indicated there would be a turn bay in this case. However, this will go through the city's traffic engineering department for their recommendation. Acting Chaiqi erson Hirsch called for the applicant or the applicant's representative to come forward and make a presentation. Ms. Shelby Duplessis, Empire Residential Communities Fund II LLC, 6617 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona, stated they are the owners of the property for over 3 years now. She explained the required right turn lane into the property and the right turn only lane out of the property. She noted this will not be a gated community as first described. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for anyone in the audience who wishes to speak. Mr. Gary Sherwood, 5928 West Pershing Avenue, Glendale, Arizona stated there is a lot of history regarding this parcel. He felt a better proposal could have been constructed in this parcel and was a bit disappointed it had not been. He said times were changing and millennials want homes on smaller lots. He said he hopes the Commission approves this request since they were not changing the zoning. Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked if anyone else in the audience wished to speak. Hearing no one, he closed the public hearing. September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 13 Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion on PP18-01. Commissioner Moreno made a motion to approve PP18-01 subject to stipulations contained in the staff report. Commissioner Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Commissioner Harper stated as a nearby resident, he does not share concerns of nearby residents regarding the potential of decreased property values. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is a final decision by Planning Commission and is appealable within 15 days. MOUNTAIN AMERICA CREDIT UNION - GLENDALE CUP18-05 A request by M. Shane Sanders representing Mountain America Federal Credit Union (MACU) for Conditional Use Permit approval (CUP 18-05) for a Mountain America Credit Union - Glendale on a 0.926-acre site. The site addressed as 5910 West Northern Avenue is located at the northwest corner of 59th Avenue and Northern Avenue in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner (623) 930-2597. Mr. Paul Whalen, RLA/AICP, Senior Planner, made staffs presentation. He said the location for the proposed project is at the northwest comer of 59 Avenue and Northern Avenue. He stated the applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a bajnk drive-through in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district. He explained the C-2 zoned site served as a nursing home-health care facility until demolition in 2005. Since that time, the property has been vacant. He said Mountain America Union Credit Union recently purchased the site from Francis and Sons to construct the credit union facility Glendale-branch. He explained the Francis and Sons Minor Land Division, approved in March 2018, created four lots for the development of an AutoZone on Lot 1, which is currently in the design review process. He said Lot 2 is vacant and a car wash is proposed on Lot 3, with Lot 4 proposed for the credit union. He stated that since the development is zoned C-2, a bank drive through is defined as a "convenience use" as it will generate higher traffic volumes than other commercial uses and requires a conditional use permit. He stated that January 12, 2018, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties. The applicant did not receive any response regarding the request. Planning did not receive any response regarding the request either. Mr. Whalen stated this request appears to meet the required findings for Conditional Use Permit approval and should be approved, subject to the following stipulation: September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 14 . Development shall be in substantial conformance with the site plan dated August 6, 2018 and the project narrative dated August 6, 2018, subject to design review approval by the Development Services Department. Mr. Whalen stated he was available for questions from the Commission. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation. Mr. Shane Sanders, applicant's representative with Sanders and Associate Architects, Utah, stated that staff summarized most of the points he was going to address. He added that a number of changes have occurred in the site plan to keep the traffic from residential owners. He said they do not have light overflowing to the adjacent neighborhood. He said the changes to the site plan were exhibited in the presentation. He noted a change to the site plan that instead of having two access points into the parking lot, it will be reduced to only one to the left. Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked for questions from the Conimission. There were none. Acting Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Chairperson Hirsch closed the public hearing. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for CUP 18-05 Commissioner Moreno made a motion to approve CUP18-05, subject to the findings and stipulations contained in the staff report. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is a final decision by Planning Commission and is appealable within 15 days. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked if there was any Business from The Floor. There was none. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for Comments and Suggestions. PLANNING STAFF REPORT Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked if there was a Planning Staff Report. Mr. Jeremy Underwood, Planner stated there was no staff report but would like to read a statement. "It is with great sadness, on behalf of the City ofGlendale, we express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Art Dobbelaere. He was a champion for both Mid-Westem University September 6, 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Page 15 and the City of Glendale where he served on the Municipal Properties Corporation and on this Planning Commission. His service was exemplary and greatly appreciated. He will be missed." End statement. Acting Chairperson Hirsch stated Art Dobbelaere was a wonderful man. He and his fellow Coinmissioners would like to extend their thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones. NEXT MEETING Acting Chairperson Hirsch stated the next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for September 12, 2018 Special Planning Commission ADJOURNMENT With no further business. Acting Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Crow made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Diana Figueroa Recording Secretary