HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 8/20/2020PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER
5750 W. GLENN DRIVE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
AUGUST 20, 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 (departed at approximately 7:28pm),
Nowakowski, Nyberg, Wilfong, Vice Chairperson Lenox (telephonically), and Chairperson Hirsch
were present.
City Staff Present: Christina "Tina" LaVelle, Planner, 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 August 6, 2020.
Commissioner Harper made a motion to approve the August 6, 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.
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.
Ms. Collins stated this item is continued to the September 3, 2020 Planning Commission
public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Chairperson Hirsch called for the public hearing items.
PULL -N -SAVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP20-08: A request by Lexy Wellott of
the Planning Center, representing Northern Property LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
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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
clavellegp_lendaleaz. com.
Ms. Christina LaVelle, Planner, made staff's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation.
Ms. Lexy Wellott, Planning Center, applicant, made the applicant's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from Commission.
Questions were answered by staff and the applicant.
Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing.
Ms. Stella Greazzo, resident, spoke in opposition.
Mr. Michael Pearson, property owner, spoke in favor.
With no one further wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion.
Commissioner Harper made a motion to APPROVE CUP20-08, subject to the stipulations
noted in the staff report. Commissioner Nyberg SECONDED the MOTION, which was
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is final action appealable to the City
Council within 15 days.
NORTHERN PARKWAY STORAGE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP20-11: A
request by Robert Kubicek, RKAA Architects, Inc., representing Kim Hunt, for a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow commercial retail sales and servicing of utility trailers in the M-1 (Light
Industrial) zoning district. The site is generally located at the southeast corner of Glen Harbor
Boulevard and Northern Avenue and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Christina LaVelle,
Planner, 623-930-2553 or clavelleod glendaleaz.com.
Ms. Christina LaVelle, Planner, made staff's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation.
Ms. Abigail Ayala, RKAA Architects, Inc. applicant, made the applicant's presentation.
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Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from Commission.
Questions were answered by staff and the applicant.
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 CUP20-11, subject to the stipulations
noted in the staff report. Commissioner Wilfong SECONDED the MOTION, which was
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is final action appealable to the City
Council within 15 days.
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 5450 West 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. Staff Contact: Lisa Collins, Interim
Development Services Director.
Ms. Lisa Collins, Interim Development Services Director, made staff's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from Commission.
Questions were answered by staff.
Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing.
Mr. Ronald Fink, 5213 West Echo Lane, opposed.
Ms. Jane Bachmann, Barrel District, opposed.
Ms. Kathy Wheeler, 5335 West Purdue, opposed.
Ms. Stella Greazzo, Ocotillo District, opposed.
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Mr. Rob Gubser, HilgartWilson, in favor.
With no one further wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion.
Vice Chairperson Lenox made a motion to RECOMMEND DENIAL of MGPA20-01. The
motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Wilfong. The motion was APPROVED with a
vote of 6 to 0.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this recommendation of denial will be
forwarded to City Council for final action.
Commissioner Wilfong made a motion to RECOMMEND DENIAL of ZON19-17. The
motion was SECONDED by Vice Chairperson Lenox. The motion was APPROVED with a
vote of 6 to 0.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this recommendation of denial will be
forwarded to City Council for final action.
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.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, September 3,
2020 at 6:00 p.m., at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, Arizona,
85301.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Submitted by:
Diana Figueroa
Recording Secretary