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PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5850 W. GLENDALE AVE.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
September 22, 2022 5:30 P.M.
WITH ACTION TAKEN
Vern Crow, Chairperson (Cactus District)
Ed Nyberg, Vice Chairperson (Cholla District)
Martin Nowakowski, Commissioner (Yucca
District)
John Geurs, Commissioner (Ocotillo District)
Tom Cole, Commissioner (Barrel District)
John Crow, Commissioner (Mayoral District)
Vacant, Commissioner (Sahuaro District)
September 22, 2022 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
5850 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Crow called the Planning Commission Workshop to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Vern Crow, Chair PRESENT
Edwin Nyberg, Vice Chair PRESENT
Tom Cole, Commissioner PRESENT
John Crow, Commissioner PRESENT (Late Arrival)
John Geurs, Commissioner PRESENT
Martin Nowakowski, Commissioner PRESENT
STAFF:
Tabitha Perry, Planning Manager PRESENT
James Gruber, Deputy City Attorney PRESENT
Lisa D. Wilson, Recording Secretary PRESENT
George Gehlert, Senior Planner PRESENT
3. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
a. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA22-01:
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7.800
(MEDICAL MARIJUANA).
George Gehlert. Senior Planning Project Manager
George Gehlert, Senior Planner made presentation, Mr. Gehlert
summarized previous meetings covering conversation on emissions,
the control plan and enforcement details.
Mr. Gehlert explained, Retail allowed by right M1, M2, restaurants in
M1, wholesaling of goods permitted M1 M2, Package Liquor sales not
allowed in either M1 or M2 maybe allowed by a Conditional use permit.
Chairperson Crow inquired if a convenience store could sell in the
proposed area.
Mr. Gehlert confirmed a convenience is not allowed in an industrial zone
Commissioner Cole commented he was glad city had a process in
place for liquor sales in an industrial zone, it was an adequate control.
Commissioner Nowakowski stated his concern is the escape of odors.
Mr. Gehlert indicated separate vents if needed is a reasonable
requirement.
Chairperson Crow asked what recourse a neighbor has if they are
smelling it.
Commissioner Crow arrived
Ms. Perry indicated that would be building a safety process, code
compliance and planning would be working with them to help define the
process.
Vice -Chair Nyberg asked have we looked at other municipalities as to
what they developed and what works or doesn't work from other cities.
Mr. Gehlert said as it pertains to vapors most cities have a general code
that addresses it as a violation but nothing specific, it is up to the entity
to control it.
Commissioner Cole asked Mr. Gehlert to restate the CUP process as it
relates to Liquor sales.
Mr. Gehlert went over the process stated at the beginning of the
meeting.
Chairperson Crow asked if there were any other questions, there were
no other questions.
The Planning Commission gave a consensus to move forward.
Ms. Perry reminded the Commission about the UDC workshop on
October 13th, noted some subjects of interest and asked the
commission what specific subjects they would like to have the
consultant go into greater detail.
Commissioner Crow asked about going over mural and temporary signs
process.
Chairperson Crow requested parking.
Chairperson Crow confirmed October 13th would be at 5:00 pm.
Commissioner Crow stated he would not be in attendance on October
13th.
Ms. Perry confirmed the 5:00 pm time.
Chairperson Crow asked if there were any other topics the commission
would like to have on the workshop.
Commissioner Geurs asked if someone could come talk about the
drought and if the water concerns are being addressed.
Chairperson Crow indicated that is a part of the process when an item
goes through the planning process.
It was agreed Ms. Perry would put a memo together outlining the
process to be forwarded to Commissioner Geurs.
4. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled
for October 27th at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 5850
W. Glendale Ave, Glendale, Arizona, 85301.
5. ADJOURNMENT
With no other business Chairperson Crow called for a motion to
adjourn.
Vice -Chair Nyberg made a motion, Commissioner Crow 2nd the motion.
Chairperson Crow adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:00 pm.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
For special accommodations, please contact Tawanda Walker -Hall at (623) 930-3914 or
twalkerCd.glendaleaz.com at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Hearing
impaired persons may use the Arizona Relay Service by dialing 711.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431(4), one or more members of the Planning Commission may be unable to
attend the meeting in person and may participate telephonically.
In accordance with Title 38 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.), upon a public majority vote of
a quorum of the Planning Commission, the Commission may hold an executive session, which will
not be open to the public, regarding any item listed on the agenda but only for the following
purposes:
(i) discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S.
38-431.03(A)(2))
(ii) discussion or consultation for legal advice with the city's attorneys (A.R.S.
38.431.03(A)(3))
(iii) discussion or consultation with the city's attorneys regarding the city's position
regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated
litigation, or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolved litigation
(A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(4))
Confidentiality requirements pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(C)(D): Any person receiving executive session
information pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02 shall not disclose that information except to the Attorney
General or County Attorney by agreement of the Planning Commission, or as otherwise ordered by a
court of competent jurisdiction.