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CITY OF GLENDALE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hirsch called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 PM.
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Commissioners Present: Commissioners Crow, Harper, Nowakowski, Nyberg, Wilfong, Vice
Chairperson Lenox, and Chairperson Hirsch were present.
City Staff Present: George Gehlert, AICP, Planner, Dru Maynus, 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 1, 2019 Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes.
Motion made by Commissioner Harper to approve as written. Seconded by Vice
Chairperson Lenox, which passed unanimously.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
Chairperson Hirsch asked for Withdrawals and Continuances. Mr. Eric Fitzer, Development
Services Director, stated staff is requesting a continuance of ZTA19-03 to the October 3, 2019
regular meeting.
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. Commissioner Crow made a motion to continue this
item to the October 3, 2019 Planning Commission public hearing. Commissioner Nyberg
seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Chairperson Hirsch called for the public hearing items.
83" AND CAMELBACK RETAIL GPA19-05 AND ZON19-11: A request by Eric
Gerster with Sustainability Engineering Group, LLC on behalf of Barclay Group (Developer) to
allow a General Plan Amendment from PC (Planned Commercial) to GC (General Commercial);
and a rezone to change the existing zoning from SC (Shopping Center) to PAD (Planned Area
Development) to develop approximately 11.3 acres of property as a commercial plaza that will
allow more flexible commercial uses which will serve the needs of the community. The site is
located near the northwest corner of Camelback Road and 83rd Avenue (5070 N 83`d Avenue), in
the Yucca Council District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner at 623-930-2810.
Ms. Dru Maynus, Planner, made staff's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission.
Ms. Alexandra Schuchter, Barclay Group, 2390 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, 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 GPA19-05 as written.
Commissioner Nowakowski seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.
Commissioner Wilfong made a motion to recommend approval of ZON19-11 subject to the
five stipulations contained in the staff report. Commissioner Nowakowski seconded the
motion, which was approved unanimously.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is not final action for case GPA 19-05 and
ZON19-11 and the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final
consideration.
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
West Bell Road and North 53rd Avenue and is in the Cholla District. Staff Contact: George
Gehlert, Planner (623) 930-2597.
Mr. George Gehlert, Planner, made staff's presentation.
Mr. Ed Bull, Burch & Cracchiolo, LLC, made the applicant's presentation.
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Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission.
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 ZON19-07, subject to the
eight stipulations contained in the staff report. Commissioner Crow seconded the motion,
which was approved uanmiously.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is not final action for case ZON19-07 and
the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration.
USAA DRIVE THRU ATM KIOSK CUP19-09: A request by Robert Jacknewitz on behalf of
Permit Consultants, representing Glendale LLC, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
enable the placement of a drive through ATM kiosk in a C-2 (General Commercial) zone. The
site includes approximately 7,000 square feet of an existing commercial plaza parking lot. The site
is located along the east side of north 51St Avenue approximately 300 feet north of its intersection
with Olive Avenue; and is in the Cactus Council District. Address: 5080 West Olive Avenue
(APN 148-08-002P). Staff Contact: George Gehlert, AICP, Planner — 623-930-2957.
Mr. George Gehlert, AICP, Planner, made staff's presentation.
Mr. Robert Jacknewitz, applicant, 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.
Commissioner Crow made a motion to approve CUP19-09, subject to the two stipulations
contained in the staff report. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the motion, which was
approved uanmiously.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is final action for case CUP 19-09. 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.
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COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chairperson Hirsch called for comments and suggestions. There were none.
NEXT MEETING
The next Planning Commission Public Hearing is scheduled for October 3, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Crow made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion,
which was approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diana Figueroa
Recording Secretary
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