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Glendale
A R I Z O N A
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER
5750 W. GLENN DRIVE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Crow called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Vern Crow, Chair
Edwin Nyberg, Vice Chair
Tom Cole, Commissioner
John Crow, Commissioner
John Geurs, Commissioner
Martin Nowakowski, Commissioner
Bryan Hooper, Commissioner
Also Present: Tabitha Perry, Deputy Director, Development Services
James Gruber, Chief Deputy, City Attorney
Evan Evangelopoulos, Senior Planner
Tawanda Walker -Hall, Administrative Support Supervisor
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
a. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2023.
Chairperson Crow called for a motion to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2023,
meeting minutes.
AYE: Chair Vern Crow
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
Commissioner Tom Cole
Commissioner John Crow
Commissioner John Geurs
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski
Commissioner Bryan Hooper
Passed
4. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
There were none.
5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. GPA23-03 & ZON23-05: A request by Jordan Greenman with Greenman Law Firm, for a
Minor General Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR 2.5, 1 — 2.5 dwelling
units per acre) to Medium Density Residential (MDR 3.5, 2.5 - 3.5 dwelling units per acre) and
a rezoning from A-1 (Agricultural) to R1-8, Single Family Residential, to allow for a three -lot
single family development. The site is at 7448 North 83rd Avenue and is located on the
northwest side of the intersection of Orangewood and 83rd Avenues in the Yucca District.
Presented by: Evan Evangelopoulos, Senior Planner
Chairperson Crow called for public hearing items GPA23-03 & ZON23-05. Stated items will
be voted on separately.
Senior Planner, Evan Evangelopoulos gave a presentation on GPA23-03 & ZON23-05 noting
stipulations one and two in the presentation were removed.
The applicant, Mr. Flores, gave a presentation.
Chairperson Crow received three (3) speaker cards from residents voicing their concerns
about the 2-story homes, property value, and whether units will be rental property or homes
for sale.
Mr. Flores addressed residents' concerns by stating his intention regarding how the homes
will be built.
Commissioners discussed if additional stipulations could be added.
Deputy Director, Tabitha Perry, voiced caution to Commissioners that the case is a straight
zoning request and follows what the regulations allow.
Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing GPA23-03 & ZON23-05.
Motioned by Commissioner Martin Nowakowski, seconded by Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
AYE: Chair Vern Crow
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
Commissioner Tom Cole
Commissioner John Crow
Commissioner John Geurs
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski
Commissioner Bryan Hooper
Passed
Motioned by Commissioner Tom Cole, seconded by Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
AYE: Chair Vern Crow
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
Commissioner Tom Cole
Commissioner John Crow
Commissioner John Geurs
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski
Commissioner Bryan Hooper
Passed
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Perry summarized the Planning Commission goal discussed during the workshop.
Chairperson Crow requested a motion and vote to adopt the 2024 Planning Commission
goals.
Commissioner Crow motioned to approve.
Commissioner Geurs seconded.
All commissioners vote Aye, motion passes.
7. PLANNING STAFF REPORT
a. There were none.
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
There were none.
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
10. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for March 28th at 6:00
p.m., in the Civic Center located at 5750 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, Arizona, 85301.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Commissioner Tom Cole, seconded by Commissioner John Geurs
AYE: Chair Vern Crow
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
Commissioner Tom Cole
Commissioner John Crow
Commissioner John Geurs
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski
Commissioner Bryan Hooper
Passed
Chairperson Crow adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m.
The Planning Commission meeting minutes of February 22, 2024, were submitted and approved the
25th day of April, 2024.
Tawanda Walker -Hall
Recording Secretary