Agenda

Gary Hirsch, Chairperson (Mayoral/Cactus District)
Al Lenox, Vice Chairperson (Barrel District)
Martin Nowakowski, Commissioner (Yucca District)
Warren Wilfong, Commissioner (Ocotillo District)
Rick Harper, Commissioner (Sahuaro District)
Jon Froke, Commissioner (Cholla District)
Vern Crow, Commissioner (Cactus/Sahuaro District)

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

If citizens wish to speak on a matter concerning the Glendale Planning Commission that is not on the printed agenda, please complete a Citizen Comments Card and provide it to the designated staff person prior to the beginning of the meeting. Once your name is called by the Chairperson, please proceed to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to a period of three minutes or less.

4.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - NONE.

5.

WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES

1.

SWC BELL ROAD & 53rd AVENUE ZON19-07: A request by Ed Bull on behalf of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., representing Bell 53rd LLC, for a zone change from BP (Business Park) to PAD (Planned Area Development) in order to establish a mixed use development (commercial uses, storage and high density residential) on 9.46 acres. The site is located at the southwest corner of West Bell Road and North 53rd Avenue and is in the Cholla District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Planner (623) 930-2597. Click to View

2.

STRUCTURED SOBER LIVING HOMES ZTA19-03: A request by City of Glendale Planning Commission to amend various sections of the Zoning Code related to the definition of sober living homes and place controls on the number and location of such facilities in a manner consistent with Federal and State laws. Sober living homes will be regulated similarly to other Group Homes in the Zoning Code. The intent is to provide reasonable protections for neighboring residential properties while allowing such group homes as required by Federal Law. City-wide. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, 623-930-2588.
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6.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1.

VILLAGE AT OLIVE MARKETPLACE GPA18-11 & ZON18-14: A request by Shelby Duplessis on behalf of Empire Residential Communities, representing Olive Marketplace, LLC, to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation from PC (Planned Commercial) to MHDR (Medium High Density Residential 8.0 – 12.0 du/ac) on approximately 17.4 acres and to amend the existing zoning district from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-2 (Mixed Residence) to allow for a 208-unit multifamily development. The site is located at the southeast corner of W. Olive Avenue and N. 53rd Avenue (8851 N 53rd Avenue) and is in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner, 623-930-2810. Click to View

2.

COLONIAL MID-MOUNTAIN REZONING ZON19-08: A request by Chris Brown on behalf of Qualified Development, representing Vantex Capital, LLC, for a zone change from A-1 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Light Industrial) on 0.25 acres. The site is located at 7407 North New River Road and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Planner (623) 930-2597. Click to View

3.

BUFFERING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES FROM SENSITIVE USES ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA19-04: A city-initiated amendment to Article 7 (General Development Standards) to require separation of Medical Marijuana dispensaries from specific, sensitive land uses. Staff Contact – Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner at 623-930-2588.
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8.

OTHER BUSINESS

9.

PLANNING STAFF REPORT

a.

This report allows the Staff of the Planning Division to update the Commission and the public. The Commission is prohibited from discussing or acting on any of the items presented by the Staff since they are not itemized on the Planning Commission Agenda.

10.

COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

11.

NEXT MEETING

The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for August 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 5850 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale, Arizona, 85301.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
For special accommodations, please contact Diana Figueroa at (623) 930-2808 or dfigueroa@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.

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AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5850 W. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 JUNE 6, 2019 6:00 P.M.


Gary Hirsch, Chairperson (Mayoral/Cactus District) Al Lenox, Vice Chairperson (Barrel District) Martin Nowakowski, Commissioner (Yucca District) Warren Wilfong, Commissioner (Ocotillo District) Rick Harper, Commissioner (Sahuaro District) Jon Froke, Commissioner (Cholla District) Vern Crow, Commissioner (Cactus/Sahuaro District)

1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		ROLL CALL

3.		CITIZEN COMMENTS If citizens wish to speak on a matter concerning the Glendale Planning Commission that is not on the printed agenda, please complete a Citizen Comments Card and provide it to the designated staff person prior to the beginning of the meeting. Once your name is called by the Chairperson, please proceed to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to a period of three minutes or less.

4.		APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - NONE.

5.		WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES

	1.	SWC BELL ROAD & 53rd AVENUE ZON19-07: A request by Ed Bull on behalf of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., representing Bell 53rd LLC, for a zone change from BP (Business Park) to PAD (Planned Area Development) in order to establish a mixed use development (commercial uses, storage and high density residential) on 9.46 acres. The site is located at the southwest corner of West Bell Road and North 53rd Avenue and is in the Cholla District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Planner (623) 930-2597. Click to View

	2.	STRUCTURED SOBER LIVING HOMES ZTA19-03: A request by City of Glendale Planning Commission to amend various sections of the Zoning Code related to the definition of sober living homes and place controls on the number and location of such facilities in a manner consistent with Federal and State laws. Sober living homes will be regulated similarly to other Group Homes in the Zoning Code. The intent is to provide reasonable protections for neighboring residential properties while allowing such group homes as required by Federal Law. City-wide. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, 623-930-2588. Click to View

6.		PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

	1.	VILLAGE AT OLIVE MARKETPLACE GPA18-11 & ZON18-14: A request by Shelby Duplessis on behalf of Empire Residential Communities, representing Olive Marketplace, LLC, to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation from PC (Planned Commercial) to MHDR (Medium High Density Residential 8.0 – 12.0 du/ac) on approximately 17.4 acres and to amend the existing zoning district from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-2 (Mixed Residence) to allow for a 208-unit multifamily development. The site is located at the southeast corner of W. Olive Avenue and N. 53rd Avenue (8851 N 53rd Avenue) and is in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner, 623-930-2810. Click to View

	2.	COLONIAL MID-MOUNTAIN REZONING ZON19-08: A request by Chris Brown on behalf of Qualified Development, representing Vantex Capital, LLC, for a zone change from A-1 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Light Industrial) on 0.25 acres. The site is located at 7407 North New River Road and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Planner (623) 930-2597. Click to View

	3.	BUFFERING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES FROM SENSITIVE USES ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA19-04: A city-initiated amendment to Article 7 (General Development Standards) to require separation of Medical Marijuana dispensaries from specific, sensitive land uses. Staff Contact – Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner at 623-930-2588. Click to View

8.		OTHER BUSINESS

9.		PLANNING STAFF REPORT

	a.	This report allows the Staff of the Planning Division to update the Commission and the public. The Commission is prohibited from discussing or acting on any of the items presented by the Staff since they are not itemized on the Planning Commission Agenda.

10.		COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

11.		NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for August 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 5850 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale, Arizona, 85301.

12.		ADJOURNMENT

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS For special accommodations, please contact Diana Figueroa at (623) 930-2808 or dfigueroa@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.