Meeting Minutes

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2023-06-06)

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D R A F T
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE
EL MIRAGE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10000 N. EL MIRAGE ROAD
6:00 PM - TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
Minutes
 
           
   
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
AT 6:00 PM
 
2.
ROLL CALL
Present: Marie Houston, Commissioner Chairperson; Lupe Amarillas , Commissioner Vice Chair;
Brian Campbell-Sanderfield, Commissioner; Martin Crosby, Commissioner 
 
3.
ACTION ITEMS - Zoning items requiring review and Commission action
 
1.
Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
held on April 11, 2023.
  
 
 
Vice Chairperson Amarillas moved to approve the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting held on April 11, 2023; seconded by Commissioner Crosby. 
 
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
2.
Discussion and recommendation to City Council on a site plan approval application for a light
manufacturing use for a building truss plant located at 9105 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335
submitted by PHNX DESIGN, LLC. 
City Engineer Jorge Gastelum presented background information on the site plan approval
application.  PHNX Design, LLC., Managing Member Mike Hills stated they are looking forward to
operating in El Mirage and feel the location chosen is the best fit for the business.  Commissioner
Crosby asked when construction would begin and Mr. Hills stated as soon as possible.  Vice
Chairperson Amarillas asked if an additional accessible parking space would be added and Mr. Hills
stated yes.  Vice Chairperson Amarillas asked if there would be a second shift added and Mr. Hills
stated it would be added at a future date.  Chairperson Houston asked what the noise level would be
during operating hours and Mr. Hills stated the business generates minimal levels of noise.
  
 
 
Vice Chairperson Amarillas moved to recommend to City Council approval of a site plan
application for a light manufacturing use for a building truss plant located at 9105 N. El Mirage
Road, submitted by PHNX DESIGN, LLC; seconded by Commissioner Campbell-Sanderfield. 
 
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
 
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3.
Swearing in of Phil Bueno to fill a Commissioner vacancy with a term that expires June 30, 2027
and Cornelia Nelson to fill an alternate Commissioner vacancy with a term that expires June 30,
2027.
City Clerk Sharon Antes administered the oath of office to Phil Bueno and Cornelia Nelson, who
then took their seats on the dais.
  
 
4.
STAFF REPORT - The Commission may not discuss or act upon any matter unless the matter is
properly noticed for legal action.
Mr. Gastelum welcomed the new commissioners and stated there are no items on the agenda for the
June meeting and he will advise later if a June meeting will be held.  Economic Development
Manager Tom Doyle welcomed the new commissioners and stated he will be attending the
International Council of Shopping Centers in a few weeks and already has nine meetings scheduled
with prospective clients.
 
5.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - The Commission may not discuss or act upon any matter
unless the matter is properly noticed for legal action.
Commissioners Bueno and Nelson thanked staff for the opportunity to join the commission. 
Commissioners Crosby and Campbell-Sanderfield welcomed the new commissioners.  Vice
Chairperson Amarillas welcomed the new commissioners and congratulated Chairperson Houston
and Commissioner Campbell-Sanderfield on achieving their Masters Degrees.  Chairperson Houston
welcomed the new commissioners and stated everyone is available to help if there are any questions.  
 
6.
ADJOURNMENT - MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:16 PM
 
_____________________________
Marie Houston P&Z Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________
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, May 9, 2023, and a quorum was present.  
_____________________________
Wendy Henson, Deputy City Clerk
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