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CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hirsch called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Crow, Harper, Nowakowski, Nyberg, Wilfong, Vice
Chairperson Lenox, and Chairperson Hirsch were present.
City Staff Present: Jeremy Underwood, Planner, George Gehlert, AICP, Planner, Jim Gruber,
Chief Deputy City Attorney, Lisa Collins, Interim Planning Administrator, 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 regarding the August 15, 2019 Planning Commission
Workshop Minutes.
Motion made by Commissioner Crow to approve as written. Seconded by Commissioner
Nyberg, which passed unanimously.
Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion regarding the September 5, 2019 Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes.
Motion made by Commissioner Harper to approve as written. Seconded by Commissioner
Crow, which passed unanimously.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
Chairperson Hirsch asked for Withdrawals and Continuances. Mr. Eric Fitzer, Development
Services Director, stated this item has been withdrawn.
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.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Chairperson Hirsch called for the public hearing items.
GLENDALE 10 SUBDIVISION REZONING ZON19-03
A request by James Lee, with Genica Group of Companies, to rezone approximately 9.97 acres
from R-4 (Multiple Residence) Zoning District to R14 PRD (Single -Residence, Planned
Residential Overlay) 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.
Mr. Jeremy Underwood, Planner, made staff's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission.
Mr. Clint Bills, representing the Genica Group, made a brief presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, he closed the public
hearing.
Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion.
Commissioner Crow 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 unanimously.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is not final action for case ZON 19-03 and
the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration.
CAR NATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP19-10
A request by Hammasa Nabi, on behalf of Car Nation LLC, representing JRSC3 LLC (property
owner), for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow used auto sales on a 0.41 acre parcel in
the C-2 (General Commercial) zone. The site is located at the northwest corner of 51St Avenue and
Camelback Road. Address: 5102 West Camelback Road (APN 144-34-005B); and is in the Cactus
District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Planner, (623) 930-2597.
Mr. George Gehlert, AICP, Planner, made staff's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission.
The applicant made a brief presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, he closed the public
hearing.
Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion.
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Vice Chairperson Lenox made a motion to approve CUP19-10, subject to the six stipulations
contained in the staff report. Commissioner Wilfong seconded the motion, which was
approved with a vote of 6 to 1 (Nowakowski).
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is final action for case CUP 19-10. 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.
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.
NEXT MEETING
The next Planning Commission Public Hearing is scheduled for November 7, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Crow made a motion to adjourn. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the
motion, which was approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:36pm.
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