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GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307
AUGUST 6, 2020
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hirsch called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Crow, Harper, Nowakowski, Nyberg, Wilfong, Vice
Chairperson Lenox, and Chairperson Hirsch were present.
City Staff Present: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager, Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy
City Attorney, Lisa Collins, Interim Development Services Director, and Diana Figueroa,
Recording Secretary.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chairperson Hirsch called for citizen comments. There were none.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Chairperson Hirsch called for approval of the Planning Commission Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of July 16, 2020.
Commissioner Harper made a motion to approve the July 16, 2020 Regular Meeting minutes
as written. Commissioner Nyberg seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
Chairperson Hirsch called for Withdrawals and Continuances.
Ms. Collins, Interim Development Services Director, state the following items will be continued
to the August 20, 2020 Planning Commission Public Hearing.
PULL -N -SAVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP20-08: A request by Lexy Wellcott of
the Planning Center, representing Northern Property LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
allow an automobile wrecking and salvage yard in the M-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district. The
site is generally located on the southeast corner of Frier Drive and 68th Avenue (APN: 143-24-
001J) and is in the Ocotillo District. Staff Contact: Christina LaVelle, Planner, 623-930-2553 or
clavelleod glendaleaz.com.
BROTHERS AUTO SALES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP19-11: A request by
Chris Doran, S.D.S. Consulting, representing DEMAD LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP),
to allow a used automobile sales and repair service business in the C-2 (General Commercial)
zoning district. The site is located at the northeast corner of 59th Avenue and Maryland Avenue
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(6517 North 59th Avenue) and is in the Ocotillo District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior
Planning Project Manager, (623) 930-2597.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA20-01— GROUP HOMES
This is a request by the City of Glendale to adopt a new Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) pertaining
to the regulation of Group Homes. This will apply city-wide. Staff Contact: Lisa Collins, Interim
Development Services Director.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Chairperson Hirsch called for the public hearing items:
GLEN LAKES MAJOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT MGPA20-01:
A request by
the City of Glendale, for a major general plan amendment to amend the land use designation on
approximately 42.8 acres of property from POS (Parks and Open Space) to MDR 5 (Medium
Density Residential) for Trevino at Glen Lakes located at the northeast corner of 55th Avenue and
Northern Avenue in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: Lisa Collins, Interim Development
Services Director.
GLEN LAKES SUBDIVISION REZONING APPLICATION ZON19-17: A request
by the City of Glendale, to rezone approximately 42.8 acres A-1 to RI -6 PRD. The proposal
would allow for a maximum 173 -lot single family residential community. The site is located
at 5450 West Northern Avenue and is in the Barrel District.
Ms. Collins, Interim Development Services Director, presented these items and stated no motion
was required at this time. These items will be heard at the August 20, 2020 Planning Commission
public hearing, where a motion will be made.
Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing.
A voice message from Mr. Phil Erickson, who spoke in opposition, was played.
Emails were read into the record from Ms. Jane Bachmann, Ms. Lisa R. Baker, Ms. Stella Greazzo,
Craig and Tamalena Griffith, and Mr. Scott Rusch.
Mr. Tom Cole spoke in opposition.
Ms. Sandra Monroe spoke in opposition.
Ms. Kathy Wheeler spoke in opposition.
Mr. Gerry Hrenchir spoke in opposition.
Mr. Fred Beyer spoke in opposition.
Mr. Fred Beyer II spoke in opposition.
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Mr. Rob Gubser, Hilgart Wilson, stated he was in support.
With no further comments, Chairperson Hirsch closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Hirsch stated these items will be continued to the August 20, 2020 Planning
Commission Public Hearing.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairperson Hirsch called for Other Business. There was none.
PLANNING STAFF REPORT
Chairperson Hirsch called for the Planning Staff Report. There was none.
COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chairperson Hirsch called for Commission Comments and Suggestions. There were none.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2020
at 6:00 p.m., in the location to be determined.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Harper made a motion to adjourn. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the
motion, which was approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM.
Submitted by:
Diana Figueroa
Recording Secretary