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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 5/2/2019 (3)MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Hirsch called the meeting to order at approximately 6:04 p.m. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Froke, Crow, Harper, Wilfong, Nowakowski, Vice Chairperson Lenox and Chairperson Hirsch were present. City Staff Present: George Gehlert, AICP, Planner, James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, Eric Fitzer, Development Services Department 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 to approve the minutes from the December 6, 2018, Planning Commission Public Hearing. Commissioner Crow made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 6, 2018, Planning Commission Public Hearing as written. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Hirsch asked for Withdrawals and Continuances. 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. Mr. David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, said staff would like to continue this item to the June 6, 2019 Planning Commission Public Hearing. Commissioner Harper made a motion to continue ZTA19-03 to the June 6, 2019 Planning Commission Public Hearing. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. May 2, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM Chairperson Hirsch called for the public hearing item. 51 CAMPANA ZON18-15: A request by Shelby Duplessis of Empire Residential Communities for an amendment to the existing Planned Area Development zoning for 51 Campana (approved initially on April 11, 2017) in order to: 1) Allow convenience -oriented (drive-thru) uses on lots 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 (fronting Bell Road and 51St Avenue); prohibit convenience oriented uses on lots 8, 9, 10 and 11; and require a Conditional Use Permit for any convenience oriented use on lot 5; 2) Allow an increase in Floor Area Ratio (the ratio of permitted commercial floor area to the size of the lot) from 0.3 to 0.53 for lot 11 only; and 3) Change the parking standard for the approved self -storage use on Lot 11 to 1 stall per 100 storage units. The total PAD site includes approximately 20.74 acres located at the northwest corner of 51St Avenue and Bell Road; and is in the Cholla District. Staff contact: George Gehlert, Planner—.ggeh.lert(asllendaleaz.com. 623-930- 2597. Mr. George Gehlert, AICP, Planner, introduced himself and made staff s presentation. He stated this was a request by Shelby Duplessis of Empire Residential Communities for an amendment to the existing Planned Area Development zoning for 51 Campana to Allow convenience -oriented (drive-thru) uses on lots 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7; prohibit convenience oriented uses on lots 8, 9, 10 and 11; and require a Conditional Use Permit for any convenience oriented use on lot 5; 2) Allow an increase in Floor Area Ratio from 0.3 to 0.53 for lot 11 only; and 3) Change the parking standard for the approved self -storage use on Lot 11 to 1 stall per 100 storage units. He stated the total PAD site includes approximately 20.74 acres located at the northwest corner of 51 st Avenue and Bell Road, and is in the Cholla District. He stated the property is located at the northwest corner of the 51st Avenue and Bell Road intersection. The site includes 1,319 feet of frontage along Bell Road and 675 feet along 51st Avenue. He noted that the acreage includes 20.74 acres divided into 11 lots. A 24-hour emergency care facility is presently under construction on the corner lot at 51 st Avenue. In addition, there is a Burger King located on one of the lots facing Bell Road. He explained that the remainder of the site is vacant. In addition, no new development is proposed as a function of this request, rather only a series of changes to development standards of the PAD. He said design Review will be required for individual lot developments. Mr. Gehlert advised that on January 1, 2019, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent property owners and interested parties notifying them of a neighborhood meeting which was held on January 16, 2019. He noted the neighborhood meeting included three members of the public representing also the commercial property owners to the west and Council member Tolmachoff. He said the primary concern at the meeting related to traffic and size of the self -storage facility. May 2, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 He stated the proposed development standards for the PAD offer reasonable changes to what was previously approved. Therefore, the Planning Commission should recommend approval of this request. Mr. Gehlert stated that recommendation for approval of ZON18-15, is subject to the following: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the PAD Amendment booklet and Narrative, dated March 19, 2019. 2. All other terms and conditions approved as part of the original PAD zoning (ZON16-02) are still in effect. He concluded his presentation and asked for questions. Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commissioner. Commissioner Crow asked for access to PAD 8. He asked if it was through the west end of PAD 7. Mr. Gehlert stated that presumably it would come off from the access road just north of the care facility, however, he did not have a definite answer since there has not been a proposal on the site. Mr. Williams clarified the location of Lot 8 and said access would be from 51St Avenue. Commissioner Crow asked if there would be a pullout along Pad 8 directly from the traffic light. Mr. Gehlert said there is no driveway at this time. However, as stated before, there has not been a proposal yet. Mr. Williams said the applicants will need to go through a design review process. At that time, they will conduct a traffic study by the Transportation / Engineering Department to determine if they need the pullout or a deceleration lane into Lot 8. Commissioner Wilfong asked why the middle or the second one is without a turn lane. Mr. Williams said those were currently vacant pads. He said he does not know if they would require lanes at this time. Commissioner Wilfong noted that it should be automatic that a turning lane be placed when developments are built off major streets with a large amount of traffic. Mr. Williams advised that he will pass along his suggestion to Traffic and Engineering. However, he noted that they are not automatic but based on impact and need. Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation. Ms. Shelby Duplessis, applicant, thanked staff for the presentation. She stated she had nothing more to add since staff gave a great detailed presentation. However, she is happy to answer any questions. May 2, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 Commissioner Nowakowski inquired about pad 11. He asked if there would be a manager living on site. He questioned the hours of operation as well. Ms. Duplessis stated there would be a manager on site, however, this person would not reside on the property. She stated the hours of operations are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion. Commissioner Crow made a motion to recommend approval of ZON18-15 subject to the two stipulations noted in the staff report. Commissioner Wilfong Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 7 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is not final action for case ZON18-15 and the recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Chairperson Hirsch asked if there was any Business from The Floor. There was none. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Hirsch called for Comments and Suggestions. There were none. PLANNING STAFF REPORT Chairperson Hirsch asked if there was a Planning Staff Report. Mr. Williams advised that staff will follow up on turn lanes. He provided staff updates regarding Beardsley 101, Flagpoles, Cornerstone Camelback and 99t', and welcomed Mr. Eric Fitzer, Development Services Department Director. NEXT MEETING May 16, 2019 Planning Commission Public Hearing 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 with a vote of 7 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. May 2, 2019 Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 Submitted by: Diana Figueroa Recording Secretary