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A R I Z O N A
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
CIVIC CENTER
5750 W. GLENN DRIVE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
OCTOBER 26, 2023
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Vern Crow, Chair
Edwin Nyberg, Vice Chair
Tom Cole, Commissioner
John Geurs, Commissioner
Martin Nowakowski, Commissioner
Bryan Hooper, Commissioner
Absent: John Crow, Commissioner
Also Present: Tabitha Perry, Deputy Director, Development Services
James Gruber, Deputy City Attorney
Christina Lavelle, Senior Planner
Alex Lerma, Senior Planner
Tawanda Walker -Hall, Recording Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
a. Planning Commission Minutes of August 24, 2023
b. Planning Commission Minutes of September 14, 2023
c. Planning Commission Minutes of September 28, 2023
Chairperson Crow called for a motion to approve minutes for August 24, 2023, September
14, 2023, and September 28, 2023.
Commissioner Nyberg motioned to approve.
Commissioner Cole seconded.
All Commissioners vote Aye. Motion carries.
4. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. PP22-02 Preliminary Plat approval for a subdivision titled Sina Estates in the Yucca
District.
Presented by: Christina LaVelle, Senior Planner
Sr. Planner LaVelle gave a presentation for PP22-02.
Applicant Sina Sabeti gave a presentation.
Chairperson Crow received one speaker's card from a resident who supported the project
but expressed concerns about the line of sight of the 2-story homes.
Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing for PP22-02.
Commissioner Nowakowski recommended PP22-02 for approval subject to the
stipulations outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Hooper seconded.
All Commissioners vote Aye. Motion carries.
Chairperson Crow PP22-02 has been approved subject to the stipulations outlined in the
staff report.
Deputy City Attorney Gruber's actions with respect to PP22-02 are final subject to a
written appeal received within 15 days.
2. CUP23-15 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a convenience use in the C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district in the Yucca District.
Presented By: Alex Lerma, Senior Planner
Sr. Planner Lerma gave a presentation for CUP23-15.
Applicant representative Rafat Abdeljaber (AJ) gave a presentation.
Chairperson Crow received a speaker card from a resident with several questions about
the use of this site. Staff agreed to speak with resident to address all questions.
Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing for CUP23-15.
Commissioner Nowakowski motioned to approve CUP23-15 subject to stipulations
outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Cole seconded.
All Commissioners vote Aye. Motion carries.
Chairperson Crow CUP23-15 was approved subject to the stipulations contained in the
staff report.
Deputy City Attorney Gruber's actions with respect to CUP23-15 are final subject to a
written appeal received within 15 days.
3. CUP23-16 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a convenience use in the C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district in the Yucca District.
Presented By: Alex Lerma, Senior Planner
Sr. Planner Lerma gave a presentation for CUP23-16.
Applicant representative Rafat Abdeljaber (AJ) gave a presentation.
Commissioner Cole inquired about ZON23-16, a related case which the Planning
Commission recommended for denial. Mr. Lerma advised City Council to approve ZON23-
16 with additional stipulations to address residents' concerns.
Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing for CUP23-16.
Commissioner Nowakowski motioned to approve CUP23-16 subject to stipulations
outlined in the staff report.
Commissioner Cole seconded.
All Commissioners vote Aye. Motion carries.
Chairperson Crow CUP23-16 was approved subject to the stipulations contained in the
staff report.
Deputy City Attorney Gruber's actions with respect to CUP23-16 are final subject to a
written appeal received within 15 days.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
There were none.
7. PLANNING STAFF REPORT
Deputy Director Perry reminded Commissioners at the November 9th public hearing a
motion and a vote will be taken for 2024 Chair & Vice Chair and the 2024 Public Hearing
schedule.
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Commissioner Nowakowski shared that Mesa has introduced new design review
regulations about drive-thru's and how the decimal levels of drive-thru affect the
residential communities. Suggested to staff to inquire about the new regulations.
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
10. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for November 9, 2023,
at 6:00 p.m., at the Glendale Civic Center located at 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale,
Arizona, 85301.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Crow called for a motion to adjourn.
Vice Chair Nyberg motioned to adjourn.
Commissioner Cole seconded.
All Commissioners vote Aye.
Chairperson Crow adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
The Planning Commission meeting minutes of October 26, 2023, were submitted and approved
on this 9th day of November 2023.
Tawanda Walker -Hall
Recording Secretary