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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 8/1/2019MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Hirsch called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 PM. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Harper, Nowakowski, Nyberg, Wilfong, Vice Chairperson Lenox, and Chairperson Hirsch were present. Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Crow was absent and excused. City Staff Present: George Gehlert, AICP, Planner, Jeremy Underwood, Planner, James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, Eric Fitzer, Development Services Director, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary. CITIZEN COMMENTS Chairperson Hirsch called for citizen comments. There were none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for each set of meeting minutes for approval. Planning Commission Workshop Minutes of April 4, 2019 Motion made by Commissioner Harper. Seconded by Vice Chairperson Lenox, which passed unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes of April 4, 2019 Motion made by Vice Chairperson Lenox. passed unanimously. Seconded by Commissioner Wilfong, which Planning Commission Minutes of April 18, 2019 Motion made by Commissioner Wilfong. Seconded by Commissioner Harper, which passed unanimously. Planning Commission Workshop Minutes of May 2, 2019 Motion made by Commissioner Wilfong. Seconded by Vice Chairperson Lenox, which passed unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes of May 2, 2019 Motion made by Commissioner Wilfong. Seconded by Commissioner Harper, which passed unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes of May 16, 2019 Motion made by Vice Chairperson Lenox. passed unanimously. August 1, 2019 Planning Commission Seconded by Commissioner Wilfong, which Planning Commission Minutes of June 6, 2019 Motion made by Commissioner Harper. Seconded by Commissioner Wilfong, which passed unanimously. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Hirsch asked for Withdrawals and Continuances. Mr. Eric Fitzer, Development Services Director, stated there were two items requiring a continuance and one item which has been withdrawn. SWC BELL ROAD & 53rd AVENUE ZON19-07: A request by Ed Bull on behalf of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., representing Bell 53rd LLC, for a zone change from BP (Business Park) to PAD (Planned Area Development) in order to establish a mixed-use development (commercial uses, storage and high density residential) on 9.46 acres. The site is located at the southwest corner of W. Bell Road and North 53rd Avenue and is in the Cholla District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Planner (623) 930-2597. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion. Commissioner Harper made a motion to continue this item at the September 5, 2019 Planning Commission public hearing. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. STRUCTURED SOBER LIVING HOMES ZTA19-03: A request by City of Glendale Planning Commission to amend various sections of the Zoning Code related to the definition of sober living homes and place controls on the number and location of such facilities in a manner consistent with Federal and State laws. Sober living homes will be regulated similarly to other group homes in the Zoning Code. The intent is to provide reasonable protections for neighboring residential properties while allowing such group homes as required by Federal Law. City-wide. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, 623-930-2588. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion. Vice Chairperson Lenox made a motion to continue this item to the September 5, 2019 Planning Commission public hearing. Commissioner Wilfong seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. BASHAS CENTER CUP18-17: A request by Taylor Candland, on behalf of SBA Communications, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a modification to an existing wireless telecommunications monopole. Modifications include the removal of existing antennas, tower mounted amplifiers, and portions of the monopole. The installation of new antennas, remote radio units, the top of the pole, and other associated ancillary equipment. Lastly, the scope of work includes increasing the height of the monopole two (2) additional feet per Administrative Relief application (ARF 19-04) in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district. The site is located near the northwest corner of Peoria Avenue and 51St Avenue (5130 West Peoria Avenue) and is in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner, 623-930-2810. 2 of 6 August 1, 2019 Planning Commission Mr. Eric Fitzer, Development Services Director, indicated this has been withdrawn by the applicant. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Chairperson Hirsch called for the public hearing items. GLENDALE 10 SUBDIVISION GPA19-01/ZON19-03: A request by James Lee, with Genica Group of Companies, for a minor General Plan amendment for 9.97 acres from HDR 20 (High Density Residential: 12-20 du/ac) to MDR 5 (Medium Density Residential: 3.5-5 du/ac). In addition to the minor General Plan amendment, the applicant also seeks to rezone the property from R-4 Multiple Residence Zoning District to R14 Single -Residence Zoning District. The site is located at the southwest corner of Citrus Way and 67th Avenue and is in the Ocotillo District. Staff Contact: Jeremy Underwood, Planner, (623) 930-2553. GLENDALE 10 SUBDIVISION PP19-01: A request by James Lee, with Genica Group of Companies, for a preliminary plat known as `'Glendale 10 Subdivision". The proposal includes 47 single-family residential lots and eight common area tracts. The average lot size is 5,739 square feet and the proposed plat includes approximately 16% open space. The site is located at the southwest corner of Citrus Way and 67th Avenue and is in the Ocotillo District. Staff Contact: Jeremy Underwood, Planner, (623) 930-2553. Mr. Jeremy Underwood, Planner, presented these items. Mr. Clint Bills, representing applicant, stated he agreed with staff's presentation and was available for questions. Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion. Commissioner Harper made a motion to recommend approval of GPA19-01. Vice Chairpeson Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved uanmiously. Commissioner Wilfong made a motion to recommend approval of ZON19-03, subject to the one stipulation contained in the staff report. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion, which was approved uanmiously. Commissioner Nowakowski asked about the removal of refuse. Mr. Underwood stated developers are able to use city services or a provider of their choice. Commissioner Nowakowski asked if there would be different homebuilders in the subdivision. Mr. Underwood stated he was not made aware of the homebuilder at this time. 3 of 6 August 1, 2019 Planning Commission Commissioner Nowakowski made a motion to approve PP19-01, subject to the stipulation contained in the staff report. Vice Chairpeson Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved uanmiously. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is not final action for case GPA 19-01 and ZON19-03 and the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is final action for case PP19-01. Anyone wishing to appeal this motion may do so in writing within 15 days. 75th AVENUE OFFICE SUITES GPA19-03 AND ZON19-09: A request by Jody Blais, Blais Properties LLC, for 1) a General Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential, 1-2.5 du/ac) to OFC (Offices); and 2) a zone change from A-1 (Agricultural) to C -O (Commercial - Office) in order to develop a 9,600 square foot office building and associated parking area on 1.15 acres. The site is located along the west side of 75th Avenue, approximately '/a mile south of Deer Valley Road in the Cholla Council District (21360 North 75th Avenue). Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Planner at (623) 930-2597. Mr. George Gehlert, Planner, made staff's presentation. Mr. Jody Blais, Blais Properties LLC, made a presentation. Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion. Vice Chairperson Lenox made a motion to recommend approval of GPA19-03 as written. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Commissioner Wilfong made a motion to recommend approval of ZON19-09 subject to the three stipulations contained in the staff report. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is not final action for case GPA19-03 and ZON19-09 and the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration. BANK OF AMERICA DRIVE -UP ATM CUP19-02: A request by Kacy Green, with Gensler Development, for a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed drive -up ATM within an existing development in the C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District. The site is located east of the northeast corner of Glendale Avenue and 75th Avenue and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Jeremy Underwood, Planner, (623) 930-2553. Mr. Jeremy Underwood, Planner, made staff's presentation. 4of6 August 1,2019 Planning Commission Mr. Kacy Green, Gensler Development, stated he was available for questions. Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion. Commissioner Wilfong made a motion to approve CUP19-02 subject to the two stipulations contained in the staff report. Commissioner Nyberg seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is final action for case CUP 19-02. Anyone wishing to appeal this motion may do so in writing within 15 days. FAITH BIBLE CHURCH CLASSROOM/DAYCARE FACILITY CUP19-08: A request by Tom Payton, Thomas A. Payton, Architect PLC, representing Faith Bible Church, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for operation of a day care use in an SR -17 (Suburban/Residential) zone. Approval of the request would establish a 5,000 square foot classroom type facility on the existing 8.9 -acre Faith Bible Church property. The site is located between 59th and 61St Avenues, approximately 1/a mile north of Bell Road in the Sahuaro Council District (17230 North 59th Avenue). Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Planner at (623) 930-2597. Mr. George Gehlert, Planner, made staff's presentation. Mr. Tom Payton, Thomas A. Payton, Architect PLC, stated he was available for questions. Mr. Payton clarified it is a basically a relocation of the existing daycare. Mr. Dan Lind, Senior Pastor of Faith Bible Church, clarified that the daycare will be open to members of the congretation as well as the public. Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion. Vice Chairperson Lenox made a motion to approve CUP19-08 subject to the two stipulations contained in the staff report. Commissioner Wilfong seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is final action for case CUP 19-08. Anyone wishing to appeal this motion may do so in writing within 15 days. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Chairperson Hirsch asked if there was any business from the floor. There was none. 5 of 6 August 1, 2019 Planning Commission PLANNING STAFF REPORT Chairperson Hirsch asked if there was a Planning Staff Report. There was none. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Hirsch called for comments and suggestions. Chairperson Hirsch welcomed Commissioner Ed Nyberg. NEXT MEETING The next Planning Commission Public Hearing is September 5, 2019. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Harper made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Wilfong seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03pm. Respectfully submitted by Diana Figueroa 6 of 6