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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 1/17/2019 (3)WORKSHOP MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION GLENDALE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 2-A 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE JANUARY 17, 2019 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, Wilfong, Froke (arrived at 5:17pm), and Acting Chairperson Hirsch were present. Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Moreno. City Staff Present: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, George Gehlert, AICP, Planner, James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary. WORKSHOP ITEM: ZTA19-XX - COMMISSION INITIATIVE FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR FLAGPOLE REGULATIONS, MEDICAL MAMJUANA INFUSION FACILITIES, MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS,OFFICE DISTMCTS AND SCRIVENERS/TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR CORRECTIONS - DAVID WILLIAMS, AICP, PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, presented this item. He said this is a request for the Planning Commission to initiate a Zoning Text Amendment for flagpole regulations, medical marijuana infusion facilities, mobile home subdivisions, office districts and scriveners/typographical error corrections. Mr. Ritz stated the Planning Commission must decide whether to initiate the requested Zoning Text Amendment. In doing so, the Commission should consider whether or not a public purpose would be served. At the May 17, 2016 City Council Workshop, M^ayor Weiers identified a Council Item of Special Interest requesting for staff to research flagpole regulations and standards be reviewed for residential and commercial properties. Staff initially presented this topic at the City Council Workshop on September 20, 2016. At the August 15, 2017 City Council Workshop, City Council provided guidance to proceed with the 5 items included in the attached proposed ordinance (flagpoles, medical marijuana infusion facilities, mobile home subdivisions, office districts, and other typographic issues). He noted that other items for a proposed Zoning Text Amendment discussed at that Workshop did not achieve Council consensus and are not included in today's Zoning Text Amendment. Mr. Ritz stated the Planning Administrator has requested one amendment to this proposed text amendment to place a three-year limit on the length of time that a flagpole can be at a model home complex. He stated that it is similar to the permitting process required in the city of Phoenix and staff feels that was a reasonable recommendation. He said the Planning Commission should initiate the request. Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked for questions. Commissioner Lenox asked if they were to sell the house, does the flagpole sell with it. Mr. Ritz replied no. He said that as part of the model home complex requirements, the house has to be completely turned back into residential as represented in the approve subdivision. He said ever^hing has to be stripped including parking spaces, walkways and office space for it to be sold. Acting Chairperson Hirsch inquired as to the change regarding residential and car dealers. Mr. Ritz stated there was no change in residential but there was change to commercial. The change is going from the current requirement of matching the height allowed in the district to 60 feet. Commissioner Harper inquired as to a medical marijuana facilities item with distance requirements from schools. Mr. Williams stated that item is not yet ready to come before the Commission for consideration. Acting Chairperson Hirsch noted he will continue to be a dissenting vote on the marijuana issue. He recognizes this was a voter-approved issue. However, in his view, they should also be in compliance with federal law, which they are not. Therefore, he will continue to have a problem with the marijuana issue until this relationship with the state and federal government is addressed. The Planning Commission moved to initiate Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 19-01 in preparation of a future public hearing. ZTA19-XX - COMMISSION INITIATIVE FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT RELATING TO LUKE 303 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - DAVID WILLIAMS, AICP, PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, presented this item. He stated this is a request for the Planning Commission to initiate a Zoning Text Amendment to create the Loop 303/Luke Air Force Base (AFB) Area Employment Overlay. Mr. Williams stated the Planning Commission must decide whether to initiate the requested Zoning Text Amendment. In doing so, the Commission should consider whether or not a public purpose would be served. As a component of Economic Development efforts, the City desires to encourage the development of employment, industrial and similar land uses in the area along the Loop 303 Corridor and surrounding Luke AFB. The area affected would include properties within the City ofGlendale corporate limits, west ofDysart Road and areas that would be annexed in the future. He explained the proposed Loop 303/Luke AFB Area Employment Overlay, if adopted, would permit building heights up to 80 feet, floor area ratios up to 0.6 and parking requirements for M-l and M-2 industrial uses at a rate of one space per 2,000 square feet of industrial use. Additional setbacks from residential uses would be required along with compliance with the Luke Compatible Land Use Area as described in the Glendale General Plan. He indicated staff had an initial meeting with Luke to discuss this request and receive their input. He noted the Planning Commission should initiate the request. Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked for questions. Commissioner Harper noted he was glad staff had met with Luke Air Force since that was his first concern. Mr. Williams agreed. He explained that after meeting with them, staff had to modify a few items regarding heights. He stated a neighborhood meeting is planned for next week. Staff will report any feedback from that meeting regarding this proposal. Commissioner Wilfong noted that Luke Air Force Base was very important to the city. He was glad the city is working closely with them on this issue. He suggested that whatever Luke recommends, staff should consider exceeding it in order to make them feel comfortable. Commissioner Froke inquired as to the Maricopa Association of Governments study. Mr. Ritz explained the study which was a growth management plan with five major elements. Mr. Williams added many new jobs would be coming to Luke AFB due to the new F35. He said there would be coordination with Luke regarding this effort. Acting Chairperson Hirsch said modern, commercial, industrial facilities no longer need parking for as many employees as previously needed due to factors such as automation, artificial intelligence, etc. He suggested the city look into the nearby, large parking lots that are available for additional space. The Plaiming Commission moved to initiate Zoning Text Amendment related to Loop 303 Luke Area Employment District (ZTA19-XX) in preparation of a future public hearing. ZTA19-XX - COMMISSION INITIATIVE FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT RELATING TO ADAPTIVE REUSE AND INFILL PROJECT - DAVID WILLIAMS, AICP, PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, presented this item. He said this is a request for the Planning Commission to initiate a Zoning Text Amendment related to infill and adaptive reuse development in the City of Glendale. The Planning Coinmission must decide whether to initiate the requested Zoning Text Amendment. In doing so, the Commission should consider whether or not a public purpose would be served. Mr. Williams stated that as a component of Economic Development efforts, the City desires to encourage infill development and adaptive reuse of existing developed properties in the City. The proposed amendments to various sections of the Zoning Code relate to proposed benefits for qualifying infill and adaptive reuse development projects. Infill projects must be located in the central part of the City and, if qualified, will have specific benefits related to required parking, landscaping, site design and similar items. In addition, adaptive reuse projects may be located anywhere within the City, however, it must also qualify in order to obtain benefits from the proposed program. He explained that proposed benefits relate to required parking, landscaping, building design and other required improvements. He indicated the purpose of the amendments is to encourage infill and adaptive reuse projects within the City of Glendale. He said the Planning Commission should initiate the request. He explained that there is nothing available to put out publicly on this item; however, they would like to get started looking at opportunities. He added they will be working with other departments including the city manager on this project. He explained this item will be on hold and may not return for a few months. Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked for questions. Commissioner Wilfong recommended initiating a turn in lane when developing infill projects located next to busy streets. He stated this should be a stipulation for the developer or applicant on this project. The Planning Commission moved to initiate Zoning Text Amendment related to Infill and Adaptive Reuse (ZTA19-XX) in preparation of a future public hearing. ZTA19-XX - COMMISSION INITIATIVE FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT RELATING TO SOBER LIVING HOME REGULATIONS - DAVID WILLIAMS, AICP, PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, presented this item. He said this is a request for the Planning Commission to initiate a Zoning Text Amendment related to sober living homes in Glendale. The Planning Commission must decide whether to initiate the requested Zoning Text Amendment. In doing so, the Commission should consider whether or not a public purpose would be served. Mr. Williams commented on the concerns Sober Living Home facilities have on the residents and neighborhoods. He said the city was working to limit the amount of facilities in one area. Staff is also working to have them regulated and licensed since many are not. He stated the proposed amendments to various sections of the Zoning Code would relate to the definition of sober living homes and place controls on the number and locations of such facilities in a manner consistent with Federal and State laws. Sober living homes will be regulated similarly to Group Homes in the Zoning Code. He noted the intent is to provide reasonable protections for neighboring residential properties while allowing such group homes as required by Federal law. He said the Planning Commission should initiate the request. Acting Chairperson Hirsch asked for questions. Commissioner Wilfong asked if this had anything to do with Assisting Living Homes. Mr. Williams responded no. Commissioner Wilfong asked if the city will have to monitor them for now. Mr. Williams responded yes. The Planning Commission moved to initiate Zoning Text Amendment related to Sober Living Homes (ZTA19-XX) in preparation of a future public hearing. REPORTS AND COMMENTS Acting Chairperson Hirsch said he would like to hear more information on opportunity zones for Manistee Ranch and opportunity zones throughout Glendale. He would like to know more about these zones and how they work. NEXT MEETING The next workshop of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Diana Figueroa Recording Secretary