HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Planning Commission - Meeting Date: 10/1/2020PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER
5750 W. GLENN DRIVE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
OCTOBER 1, 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, Vice
Chairperson Lenox, and Chairperson Hirsch were present.
Commissioner Absent: Warren Wilfong.
City Staff Present: Vicky Rios, City Manager's Office, Lisette Camacho, Finance Director, Jack
Friedline, Assistant City Manager, Trevor Ebersole, Transportation Director, Jim Burke, Parks and
Recreation Director, Michelle Woytenko, Facilities, Don Bessler, Engineering, Edward Vigil,
Planner, Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer, 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 September 3, 2020. He suggested an amendment to the minutes. Commissioner Harper
seconded the amendment. All were in favor of the amendment.
Commissioner Crow made a motion to approve the September 3, 2020 Regular Meeting
minutes as amended. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion, which was approved
unanimously.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
Chairperson Hirsch called for Withdrawals and Continuances. There were none.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Chairperson Hirsch called for the public hearing items.
URBANITE AT ZANJERO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP20-09:A request by Earl
and Curley, PC on behalf of Urbanite Capital LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
continuous care retirement mixed-use facility, which includes independent living, assisted living,
skilled nursing, and memory care in the Zanjero PAD (Planned Area Development) zoning district.
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The site is located north of Glendale Avenue on Zanjero Boulevard, between 915` and 95th Avenues
(7410 North Zanjero Avenue) and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Tabitha Perry, Special
Projects Executive Officer (623) 930-2596, tperrykglendaleaz.com
Ms. Perry made staff's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation.
Mr. Ric Toris, Earl and Curley, PC, provided a brief presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission. Questions were answered by Mr.
Toris.
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 CUP20-09, subject to the stipulations
noted in the staff report. Vice Chairperson Lenox 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.
DESERT RIVER II MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA20-07 AND ZON20-
12: A request by Shelby Duplessis, on behalf of Empire Residential Communities Fund IV,
LLC., for a Minor General Plan Amendment from BP (Business Park) to EMU (Entertainment
Mixed Use) and to rezone 65.58 acres from the Desert River PAD (Planned Area Development)
to Desert River II PAD (Planned Area Development) to allow a variety of mixed uses. The site is
located at the northwest corner of 991h Avenue and Desert River Boulevard; and is in the Yucca
District. Staff Contact: Edward Vigil, Planner, 623-930-3071 or evigilCR7glendaleaz.com.
Mr. Edward Vigil, Planner, made staff's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for the applicant's presentation.
Ms. Shelby Duplessis, Empire Residential Communities Fund IV, LLC, applicant, made the
applicant's presentation.
Chairperson Hirsch called for questions from the Commission.
Questions were answered by staff and the applicant.
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Chairperson Hirsch opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, he closed the public
hearing.
Chairperson Hirsch called for a motion.
Commissioner Nyberg made a motion to recommend APPROVAL of GPA20-07.
Commissioner Crow SECONDED the MOTION, which was approved unanimously.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is a recommendation which will be
forwarded to City Council for final action.
Commissioner Crow made a motion to recommend approval of ZON20-12, subject to the six
stipulations in the staff report. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the motion, which was
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated this is a recommendation which will be
forwarded to City Council for final action.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairperson Hirsch called for Other Business.
BOND ELECTION INFORMATION, Lisette Camacho, Finance Director
City staff presented information regarding the upcoming Bond Election.
PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2021
Commissioner Nowakowski made a motion to nominate Commissioner Crow as the
chairperson. Commissioner Harper seconded the motion, which was approved
unanimously.
Commissioner Harper made a motion to nominate Commissioner Nyberg as the new vice
chairperson. Vice Chairperson Lenox seconded the motion, which was approved
unanimously.
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. He reminded everyone
to continue to provide water and shade to any animals outdoors as the weather remains warm.
NEXT MEETING
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The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday, November 5,
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 7:25pm.
Submitted by:
Diana Figueroa
Recording Secretary