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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 2/26/2020C&47 Glendale A R I Z 0 N A MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307 AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM FEBRUARY 26, 2020 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Bill Eikost Commissioner Bud Zomok Absent: Commissioner Tim Topliff Also Present: Carl Newman, Airport Administrator Attendees: John Padilla Kurt Christianson Debbie Albert 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizens present. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Aviation Advisory Commission Minutes of January 22, 2020. Motioned by Commissioner Bud Zomok, seconded by Commissioner Terry Aramian AYE: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Bill Eikost Commissioner Bud Zomok Other: Commissioner Tim Topliff (ABSENT) Passed 5. Airport Business a. Glendale Airport Display Aircraft Project. Project Update - Committee Reports Vice Chair Tolby stated there was no update at this time. Commissioner Aramian asked Commissioner Zomok about a comment at a past meeting regarding checking with Norway for a possible aircraft. Commissioner Zomok explained that a Norwegian city is Glendale's Sister City and they are swapping all their F -16's for F -35's. Commissioner Zomok will be attending a Sister City dinner meeting soon and will inquire about any possibility for obtaining an F-16. Chair Rovey introduced new Commissioner Eikost, who gave a brief background of himself. b. WestMec Vehicular Access. Presentation - REVISITED Ms. Albert was not yet present. The agenda item was tabled. Ms. Albert was now present and agenda item 5b was revisited after 5c was presented and concluded. Ms. Albert asked the Commission for a description of the concerns at the WestMec entrance. Chair Rovey noted the Commissioner Kruger had requested the agenda topic as he has a hangar by the entry gate, and he has experienced issues with the traffic going into the school. Commissioner Zomok explained the traffic must go south on Glen Harbor Blvd. and then u -turn through a gate to head back north to the school. Commissioner Zomok said the Commission wondered why the traffic was set up in this manner. Chair Rovey added that with the potential development of the aircraft display, adjustment to Glen Harbor for access to the display may be needed as well. Vice Chair Tolby asked why the traffic into the school was directed as a u -turn. Ms. Albert displayed aerial traffic diagrams of the site. Ms. Albert explained that there is not enough area for a direct left into WestMec when going south on Glen Harbor Blvd. and there is a grade difference at the WestMec parcel in comparison to the road, which would have presented a challenge. Chair Rovey asked about an entrance off Glendale Avenue. Ms. Albert explained the Glendale Avenue entrance into WestMec is designated as an emergency access. Ms. Albert visited the site and observed the traffic on two different days at different times. Ms. Albert reported the results, which included the following: • She did not see a tremendous amount of traffic or congestion. • Some students were parking in the Airport parking lot, along the hangars, instead of in the WestMec parking Iot.This may be to avoid the speed humps in the WestMec Iot.This also caused a bit of a safety issue with students walking in the parking lot to get into the school amongst other cars trying to park. • A crash data table for the last three years was displayed. Due to the history, Ms. Albert would not recommend a WestMec entrance along Glendale Avenue. • Flashing Yellow Arrows will be installed at this intersection during FY23. Recommendations • Consider adding speed bumps to the parking lot • Address school parking in the Airport lot to give pedestrians a separate space to access campus • Modify the exit driveway to smooth out the transition • Remove trees on the west side of Glen Harbor Blvd. south of the exit to enhance visibility • Reconfigure Gate 2 Access • Eliminate Gate 2 access • Relocate Gate 2 access • Shift Gate 2 driveway 50' to 75' north the separate Airport and WestMec traffic • Add diagonal diverter • Modify driveway off Glen Harbor Blvd. Ms. Albert concluded her presentation. Mr. Padilla recalled part of the conversation regarding the issue was a concern with students speeding through the hangars on their way to the school. Vice Chair Tolby asked if there was any update on connecting Glen Harbor Blvd. to Camelback Road. Ms. Albert relayed she had heard of the proposal but had not heard of any plans for it moving forward. Commissioner Zomok commented on the need for a review or discussion of Ms. Albert's recommendations with Commissioner Kruger. Chair Rovey stated Commissioner Kruger could also have a one-on-one meeting with Ms. Albert to discuss further. Ms. Albert welcomed calls from the Commission. The agenda item was concluded. C. Amendment to the City of Phoenix General Plan Mr. Newman presented information on a potential amendment to the City of Phoenix General Plan to allow for development of a single-family community for lease to be called Village at Camelback Ranch. Mr. Newman's comments included the following information: • The parcel of land is located at Camelback Road and 111th Avenue, near Ball Park Boulevard. • The developer is Empire Multi -Family Communities and it is represented by the Rose Law Group. • The Rose Law Group represented the Mattamy Homes development in the same area, which came before the Commission in 2018. The Commission initially opposed the development. However, upon meeting with the Rose Law Group and the developers, the Commission agreed to take a neutral stance since the developer agreed to record an Avigation and Noise Easement to the property in favor of the Airport and the HOA CC&R's would include language preventing noise complaints to the Airport and other stipulations such as Airport signage, installation of sound proofing materials, and more. • From Mr. Newman's perspective, the development is incompatible with the Airport, however, the proper stipulations could lead to a neutral position. • The units will be for rent, not for purchase. Chair Rovey shared a history of the previous Mattamy Homes negotiation. Mr. Newman stated that since the units were for rent, the prohibition on noise complaints could be put in the lease agreement. Mr. Newman commented that since the development is comprised of renters, if they do tire of aircraft noise, they can always move to another location easier than if the homes were for purchase and long-term investment. Chair Rovey asked if the parcel was outside of any restricted zones. Mr. Newman replied in the positive. Commissioner Zomok inquired as to the types of units. Mr. Newman replied the units are to be high quality. Mr. Newman recalled the previous situation with Mattamy Homes and distributed the correspondence sent by the Commission to Council and the City of Phoenix regarding that development. Mr. Newman asked if the Commission would like to produce similar correspondence regarding this new development. Commissioner Aramian inquired about re -zoning. Mr. Newman relayed the current zoning is SP1 and SP and they are requesting a change to R3. Commissioner Aramian asked for the details on R3. Mr. Newman did not have the information at hand but will follow up. Chair Rovey opposed a residential development at the site. Vice Chair Tolby suggested inviting the developers to a Commission meeting for a discussion. Commissioner Zomok asked if a public hearing had already been conducted. Mr. Newman did not believe so as he would have been invited or informed. The Commissioner agreed to table action on the issue until the next Commission meeting pending additional information. d. Goal Settina and Mr. Newman announced a new process for all Boards and Commissions, whereby the goals are to be set in February of each year for the current calendar year and submitted to the City Clerk's Office. Mr. Newman provided possible goals and topics for the year and facilitated discussion. Commissioner Aramian requested information on the original mission of the Commission. Vice Chair Tolby stated that he had signed the original ordinance for the Commission, which is to be advisory and the Airport Manager is to be a liaison to the Commission. Mr. Christianson explained the Commission was created by ordinance and there is a list of eleven matters the Commission is to advise on. Mr. Christianson said the Commission is to establish its own Bylaws, there were Bylaws previously adopted, and he will get a copy to Mr. Newman and the Commissioners. Commissioner Zomok suggested Airport Self Sufficiency as the mission. Upon further discussion, the Commissioners agreed with the following Goals: 1. Marketing • Marketing Plan East Side • Restaurant 2. Bylaws and Rules & Regulations • Bylaws Review and Update • Rules & Regulations Review and Update 3. Road Connection • Study and Work Towards the Glen Harbor Blvd. Connection to Ball Park Boulevard e. March 2020 Meeting Date Mr. Newman announced the Commission Appreciation Hockey Game was scheduled for March 18th, which is the regular monthly meeting date for the Commission. Mr. Newman suggested re -scheduling the meeting. The Commission agreed by consensus to re -schedule the March Commission meeting to Wednesday, March 25, 2020. 6. STAFF REPORTS a. Mr. Newman provided the staff report. Highlights included the following: AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE: • Airport Financial Update — 58% of Fiscal Year through January 2019 • Projected Annual Revenue - $854,916.00 • Revenue YTD — $504,372.90 or 59.0% of budget • Annual Operating Budget - $854,915.65 • Expenses YTD - $540,446.92 or 63.22% of budget AIRPORT OPERATIONS UPDATE • January 2020 Aircraft Operations: 9,460 (approximately 6% above January 2019, which was 8,893) • 90,144 for Calendar Year 2019; 1 % decrease compared to CY2018 GENERAL AIRPORT UPDATES • Airport Projects and Outreach • The electrical line under the new Fox Aviation hangar needs to be relocated.The project is delayed completing this work.Yesterday, Council gave APS a new easement to relocate the line. • Year-end Maintenance: Obtaining quotes on electrical airfield sign replacements.Work to be completed by the end of this fiscal year. • An RFQ was issued for On -Call Airport Architectural and Engineering Services. S u bmittals were due February 12, 2020.The Selection Committee is meeting on February 21 st to rank the submittals.There are two finalists and the recommended firm will be presented to the Commission next month. • An RFP was issued for Pad 15.A request was received from an interested party to develop the Pad as a private hangar. Proposals were due by February 14th and none were received. • There are two interested parties for Pad 7.An RFP will be issued. • FAA and ADOT Grants and Actions • The $280,000 ADOT matching grant was accepted by Council on January 14, 2020. • Airport Issues and Events • Five noise complaints were received. • The Appreciation Hockey Game will be on March 18, 2020. • Planning is complete for the Mayor's Big Dog Motorcycle Run on February 29, 2020. More than 700 riders are signed up.The motorcycles will be staged on the ramp between the Terminal Building and the FBO. Registration will be held in the long-term parking lot. • The Boards & Commissions Appreciation Dinner will be held on March 19th at Heroes Park at 5:30 p.m. 7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE AIRSPACE AND OPERATIONS Mr. Padilla announced that the LAFB Air Show will be held March 21 st and 22nd. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS No comments. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No new suggestions. 10. NEXT MEETING TIME The next regular meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission will be held on March 25th at 6:00 p.m., in the conference room on the second floor of the Airport terminal building, 6801 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, Arizona, 85307. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chair Rovey adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of February 26, 2019 were submitted and approved t ' 20th day of May 2020. Carl Newman, Airport Administrator