10/11/2022 Draft Minutes P&Z

D R A F T
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE
EL MIRAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
12401 W. CINNABAR AVENUE
6:00 PM - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022
Minutes
 
           
   
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT
6:00 pm.
 
2.
ROLL CALL
Present: Martin Crosby, Commission Vice Chair; Skip Ast, Commissioner; Mariane Anderson,
Commissioner; Marie Houston, Commissioner; Lupe Amarillas, Commissioner 
Absent: Bob Jones , Commission Chairperson 
3.
ACTION ITEMS - Zoning items requiring review and Commission action
 
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
HELD ON AUGUST 9, 2022, AUGUST 18, 2022, AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2022.
Commissioner Ast moved to approve the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings
held on August 9, 2022, August 18, 2022, and September 13, 2022; Commissioner Anderson seconded.
 
  
 
 
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed
 
Other: Commission Chairperson Bob Jones (EXCUSED) 
 
2.
An item for discussion and consideration for a recommendation to City Council on a site plan zoning
application for a Warehousing / Distribution center use located at the southwest corner of Dysart Road
and Joe R Ramirez Road submitted by Nexen Properties. (Development Services) 
Senior Planner Jose Macias presented information on the site plan zoning application and introduced
the applicant, Tyler Lin who was on the telephone and the consultant for the applicant, Albert Madrid
who was present.  Commissioner Amarillas asked if the main use of the facilities would be distribution
and Mr. Madrid stated yes and possibly a warehouse facility.  Commissioner Amarillas asked why
there is a request for a parking variance if the use of the facility is undetermined and Mr. Madrid stated
they are anticipating possible uses and the parking needs for each.  Commissioner Ast asked if there
were potential clients at this time and Mr. Madrid stated they do not have any specific clients yet and
are keeping their options open for flexibility at this time.  Economic Development Manager Tom
Doyle stated that by having completed facilities available for use the opportunities for new clients
increases.  Mr. Macias stated the new tenants will need to apply for a certificate of occupancy which
will require a review of the parking requirements at that time. Commissioner Anderson asked what the
timeline was for completion and Mr. Madrid stated all buildings should be completed by fall of 2023. 
Commissioner Amarillas asked why the application states two phases for building and Mr. Macias
  
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stated one phase and Mr. Madrid stated there was an error with the application, and it is going to be
completed in one phase.  Commissioner Houston asked for an explanation on how Dysart Road will be
affected by this development and City Engineer Jorge Gastelum detailed the future plans for expansion
of Dysart Road.
 
 
Commissioner Anderson moved to recommend to City Council approval of a site plan zoning
application for a warehousing/distribution center use located at the southwest corner of Dysart Road
and Joe R Ramirez Road submitted by Nexen Properties; seconded by Commissioner Ast. 
 
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
4.
STAFF REPORT - The Commission may not discuss or act upon any matter unless the matter is
properly noticed for legal action.
Mr. Gastelum stated the Fall Harvest Festival is taking place on October 28, 2022, at 5:00 pm at Gentry
Park.  Mr. Macias stated there are special events happening each month until Spring of 2023 and that
early voting begins on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, and residents can vote at the City Hall Council
Chambers.  Mr. Macias also explained his division has received twenty-seven applications so far this
year and sixteen have been processed already.  Mr. Doyle stated there is an entrepreneurial training
event at the library on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, and reserved spots are filling up quickly.  
 
5.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - The Commission may not discuss or act upon any matter unless
the matter is properly noticed for legal action.
Commissioner Ast thanked Mr. Paladini for the training session and thanked staff for the great work
they have done.  Vice-chair Crosby thanked staff for the hard work.
 
6.
ADJOURNMENT - MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:26 pm.
 
_____________________________
Bob Jones, P&Z Chair
ATTEST:
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Wendy Henson, Deputy City Clerk
I hereby certify the aforementioned minutes are a true and accurate record of the Regular P&Z Meeting held on
Tuesday, October 11, 2022, and a quorum was present. 
  
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Wendy Henson, Deputy City Clerk
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