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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 4/18/2019MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Hirsch called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 PM. Commissioners Present: Commissioner Froke, Commissioner Wilfong, Commissioner Nowakowski, Commissioner Crow (arrived at 6:15pm), Vice Chairperson Lenox, and Chairperson Hirsch were present. Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Harper City Staff Present: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer, Dru Maynus, Planner, James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, and Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary. CITIZEN COMMENTS Chairperson Hirsch called for citizen comments, and none were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion for the February 7, 2019, Planning Commission Public Hearing minutes. Vice Chairperson Lenox made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2019, Planning Commission Public Hearing as written. Commissioner Froke seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES Chairperson Hirsch asked for Withdrawals and Continuances. Mr. David Williams, AICP, Planning Administrator, said there were none. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Chairperson Hirsch called for the public hearing items. BEARDSLEY 101 COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL DEVELOPMENT PAD ZON19-06: This is a request by Beardsley 101 Investments, LLC, to rezone approximately 9.2 acres from PAD (Planned Area Development), to PAD (Planned Area Development). The proposed Beardsley & Loop 101 Commercial & Retail Development would allow for new and used automotive sales, commercial and retail land uses. The site is located southwest of the Agua Fria Freeway (Loop 10 1) along its frontage road and Beardsley Road alignment, immediately 1 of 7 north of the existing Arrowhead BMW automotive dealership facility (194 10 North 101 Loop) and is in the Cholla District. Staff Contact: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer, tperryPt,glendalea7-.com, (623) 930-2596. Ms. Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer, made staff's presentation. She said the proposal is consistent with the original plan. Staff has worked closely with Amber Smith and is willing to address the commissioners if necessary. Ms. Perry and City Staff recommend approval of ZON19-06. Ms. Perry then concluded her presentation. Chairperson Hirsch asked for questions from the Commission. Commissioner Froke asked about the sign package. Ms. Perry said that if a dealership is developed, the allotted signage would be what is allowed. Chairperson Hirsch opened the floor for a public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion. Commissioner Froke made a motion to recommend approval of ZON19-06 subject to one staff stipulation. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 5 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated case ZON19-06 will be forwarded with a recommendation of approval to the City Council. This is not final action. STARBUCKS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP18-13: A Conditional Use Permit request by Peter Krahenbuhl on behalf of SimonCRE Robert, LLC, representing ZZK, Inc. (owner), to allow for a new 2,400 square feet drive-thru coffee restaurant in the C-3 (Heavy Commercial) Zoning District. The site is located at the southwest corner of Olive Avenue and 59"' Avenue (5905 West Olive Avenue) and is in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner, 623-930- 2810. Ms. Dru Maynus, Planner, made staff's presentation for CUP 18-13. On March 11, the applicant mailed Notification Letters to property owners within 300' of the location. To date, there have been no comments or complaints in regard to this item. The applicant/owner is responsible of maintaining landscape area in an effort to keep the project aesthetically pleasing. Ms. Maynus then concluded her presentation. Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation. Mr. Steve Kellen, BRR Architecture, applicant, feels that this project will be great for the city. The retail building will be modern, contemporary, and a pleasant gathering place for nearby 2 of 7 residences and college students. He stated he agreed with staff's presentation and was available for questions. Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission. Commissioner Nowakowski asked if there has been any discussion regarding the treatment of the soil as the current use is automotive related. Mr. Peter Krahenbuhl, 6900 E. 2nd St. Scottsdale, Arizona, stated that soils testing occurs during the development process when geotechnical testing is done for slab and building structure. Commissioner Nowakowski asked if traffic would backup onto Olive Avenue or 59th Avenue, if there were a backup. Mr. Krahenbuhl said there would be ample stacking of about eight vehicles. He said they do not foresee vehicles backing up onto the street. Commissioner Crow asked the applicant if they have already purchased the property. Mr. Krahenbuhl said yes. Commissioner Crow asked if a Phase I was performed. Mr. Krahenbuhl said it is not on the "LES" list. Typically, the Commissioner Froke commented this is a fantastic project. He said with the driveway configuration the traffic should flow very well. He asked the applicants if they could remove the non-conforming signs which exist. Commissioner Froke asked if the signs could be cleaned up, refurbished, and possibly painted. Mr. Krahenbuhl said yes, the signs would be painted the Starbucks green color. Commissioner Nowakowski asked if they owned the entire site or just the proposed Starbucks site. Mr. Krahenbuhl said they do not own the property to the south. Mr. Krahenbuhl said they are the landlords of this proposed site. Mr. Krahenbuhl stated that there is ample parking (24 spots) and additional 12 extra spaces south of the establishment. Commissioner Nowakowski said this is going to be a great addition to that corner. He hopes this will encourage redevelopment with the existing shops in the area. 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 approve CUP18-13 subject to the four stipulations noted in the staff report. Commissioner Wilfong seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated case CUP 18-13 is approved and is final action. Anyone wishing to appeal this action would need to do so in writing within 15 days. COBBLESTONE AUTO SPA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP18-14: A Conditional Use Permit request by Jesse Macias on behalf of M3 Design, LLC, representing CobbleStone Auto 3 of 7 Spa, to allow for a 6,190 square feet Cobblestone express carwash in the C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District. The site is located at the southeast corner of Cactus Road and 67th Avenue (6671 West Cactus Road) and is in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner, 623-930-2810. Ms. Dru Maynus, Planner, made staff's presentation on the Cobblestone Auto Spa. This is phase I of II, which will be presented next. This site historically has been vacant for several decades. The entire property cite is approximately 2 acres. The car wash portion is located on 1.5 acres of the property. The hours of operation will be from 7 AM - 8 PM. Notification Letters were sent to property owners within 300' of the property as well as interested parties. The six neighbors that attended the neighborhood meeting approved of the project and are looking forward to seeing the area finally being used again. With that, Ms. Maynus conceded her presentation. Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission. Commissioner Nowakowski asked if there were existing Cobblestone Auto Spas located in Glendale. Ms. Maynus deferred the question to the applicant. Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation. Mr. Jesse Macias, M3 Design, LLC, 1415 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, representing Cobblestone Auto Spa, introduced himself and stated that there is a Cobblestone Auto Spa in Surprise. Mr. Macias stated that valley -wide, there are 26 sites. 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 approve CUP18-14 subject to the two stipulations noted in the staff report. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated case CUP 18-14 is approved and is final action. Anyone wishing to appeal this action would need to do so in writing within 15 days. COBBLESTONE AUTO SPA RESTAURANT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUPIS-15: A Conditional Use Permit request by Jesse Macias on behalf of M3 Design, LLC, representing Cobblestone Auto Spa, to allow for a 2,500 square feet drive-thru restaurant in the C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District. The site is located at the southeast corner of Cactus Road and 67th Avenue (12101 North 67th Avenue) and is in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner, 623-930-2810. Ms. Dru Maynus, Planner, made staff's presentation on the Cobblestone Auto Spa Restaurant. She said the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a drive-thru restaurant. Much of what was said is identical to the previous item presented by Ms. Maynus. The same six neighbors 4 of 7 in attendance at the neighborhood meeting were in favor of this project. The Staff also recommends approval of this project with two stipulations. Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation. Mr. Jesse Macias, M3 Design, LLC, 1415 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, representing Cobblestone Auto Spa Restaurant, introduced himself and thanked Ms. Maynus for her assistance with this project. Mr. Macias clarified the buffer landscape will be done as part of the phase I of this project. Commissioner Crow asked if Mr. Macias owned and operated the property or if another food business would be a tenant. Commissioner Crow stated he would be concerned if the restaurant had a high volume of patrons. Mr. Macias said he does not know the occupant of the restaurant at this time, but they are in search of an occupant. 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 CUP18-15 subject to the two stipulations noted in the staff report. Commissioner Wilfong seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated case CUP 18-15 is approved and is final action. Anyone wishing to appeal this action would need to do so in writing within 15 days. KRISPY KREME CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP19-01: A Conditional Use Permit request by Shelby Duplessis on behalf of The Empire Group, LLC, representing Empire Residential Communities Fund II, LLC, to allow for a new 3,500 square feet drive-thru restaurant in the 51 Campana PAD (Planned Area Development) Zoning District. The site is located near the northwest comer of Bell Road and 51 It Avenue (5220 West Bell Road) and is in the Cholla District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner, 623-930-2810. Ms. Dru Maynus, Planner, made staff's presentation. She said the applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Krispy Kreme restaurant and a drive-thru. The location is near an industrial area. The project site is 1 of 11 PADs in the area. Previously, this was zoned as a BP (Business Park) but was re -zoned to PAD, but the area has been vacant for several decades. There will be 35 available parking spots. Notification Letters were sent to property owners within 300' of the property as well as interested parties. Staff recommends approval of this project with the three stipulations. Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission. There were none. Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation. 5of7 Mr. Steve Bowzer, 3240 East Union hills Drive, Suite 112, Phoenix, representing the buyer WKS Restaurants who will be purchasing the property from The Empire Group, Mr. Bowzer feels that WKS is top-notch and feels confident in the project. Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission. Commissioner Nowakowski asked for clarification regarding the hours of operation (5:30 AM - 10 PM) with some weekend hours extending to 11 PM. Mr. Bowzer stated that Fridays and Saturdays will be 11 PM, and 10 PM will be their Sunday closing hours. 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 approve CUP19-01 subject to the three stipulations noted in the staff report. Commissioner Wilfong seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated case CUP 19-01 is approved and is final action. Anyone wishing to appeal this action would need to do so in writing within 15 days. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Chairperson Hirsch asked if there was any Business from The Floor, and there was none. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Chairperson Hirsch called for comments and suggestions. Commissioner Crow congratulated Mr. Williams on his staff as noted many of the applicants PLANNING STAFF REPORT Chairperson Hirsch asked if there was a planning staff report. Mr. Williams reported Stephen Dudley, Building Official, has resigned his position as he has accepted a position as the Chief building Official with Phoenix. Mr. Williams said the buses are full for the upcoming Historic Preservation annual bus tour scheduled for May 4, 2019. NEXT MEETING The next Planning Commission Workshop and Public Hearing will take place May 2, 2019. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion to adjourn. 6of7 Commissioner Crow made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Wilfong seconded the motion, which was approved with a vote of 6 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM. Submitted by: Diana Figueroa Recording Secretary 7 of 7