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City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2021-04-13)

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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
CASE:
General Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application for 
Paradise Enclave
CASE #:
GPA20-06 & ZON20-14
MEETING DATE:
03/04/2021
FROM:
Christina Lavelle, Planner, Planning, 
CLavelle@glendaleaz.com, 623-930-2553
SUBJECT
PARADISE ENCLAVE REZONING APPLICATION / GENERAL PLAN 
AMENDMENT – GPA20-06 AND ZON20-14:       A request by Jon Froke, Jon 
M. Froke Urban Planning, on behalf of Brian Matlock, for a zone change 
request from R1-4 (Single Residence) to R-3 (Multiple Residence) on 4.78 
acres; and a General Plan Amendment request from MDR5 (Medium Density 
Residential) to HDR20 (High Density Residential).  The site is located at the 
northeast corner of 69th Avenue and Paradise Lane; and is in the Sahuaro 
District.  Staff Contact: Christina LaVelle, Planner clavelle@glendaleaz.com
(623)930-2553.
REQUEST
General Plan Amendment from MDR 5 (Medium Family Residential 3.5 to 5.0 
dwelling units per acre (du/ac) to HDR 20 (High Density Residential 12.0-20.0 
du/ac). Rezone from R1-4 (Residential) to R-3 (Multiple Residence).
APPLICANT/OWNER
Jon Froke, Jon Froke Urban Planning, LLC / Brian Matlock
REQUIRED ACTION
The Planning Commission must conduct a public hearing as required by state 
law.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
General Plan Designation:
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The property land use designation is MDR5 (Medium Density Residential 3.5 to 
5.0 du/ac). 
Property Location and Size:
The property is located at the northeast corner of North 69th Avenue and West 
Paradise Lane and is approximately 4.78 acres in size.
History:
The property was annexed into the City of Glendale on December 25, 1979 
(Annexation Number 96).  The property received City Council approval on
August 17, 2006 (ZON05-22) to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to R1-4 (Single 
Residence, Planned Residential Development). The rezone was to allow for the 
construction of twenty-one (21) single family residences. The Final Plat was 
recorded on May 15, 2008. 
Project Details:
This proposal is for a rezone and general plan amendment to allow for the
development of a multiple family development.  The request consists of a Minor 
General Plan Amendment from MDR 5 (Medium Density Residential up to 3.5 
to 5.0 du/ac ) to HDR 20 (High Density Residential 12.0 to 20.0 du/ac) and a 
Rezone from R1-4 (Single Residence) to R-3 (Multiple Residence) on 4.78 
acres.  The site is located at the northeast corner of 69th Avenue and West 
Paradise Lane. 
The property is surrounded by residential uses to the north, south, west and 
east.  The developments to the north are multiple family developments 
approximately 8.0 to 12 dwelling units per acres; single family residential 
developments to the south approximately 3.0 to 5.0 dwelling units to the acre. 
The residential developments to the west are single family residential and
properties to the east are approximately are approximately 8.0-12.0 dwelling 
units per acre. 
The zoning of those areas is as follows:
•
North– Northern Somerset Patio Homes – R-3-multi-family zoning
•
South- Granada Estates- R1-6 residential single-family zoning
•
East– Single Family Residence- R1-4- residential single-family zoning
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West– Granada Estates – R1-6 residential single-family zoning
CERTIFICATE OF ADEQUATE SCHOOL FACILITIES:
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Paradise Enclave is located within the Peoria Unified School District. The 
applicant has met with the school district to ensure that there are adequate 
school facilities in the district.  The Peoria Unified School District confirmed that 
the school district has adequate facilities to accommodate Paradise Enclave. A 
copy of the certificate is provided as an attachment.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION TO DATE:
Applicant’s Citizen Participation Process:
On November 10, 2020, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent 
property owners and interested parties regarding a neighborhood meeting to be 
held on November 30, 2020. A second meeting was noticed on January 6, 2021 
to adjacent property owners and interested parties regarding a neighborhood 
meeting to be held on January 14, 2021. The applicant’s Citizen Participation 
Final Report is attached.
Planning Commission Public Hearing:
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in The Glendale Star on February 11, 
2021. Notification postcards of the public hearing were mailed to adjacent 
property owners and interested parties on February 12, 2021. The property was 
posted on February 11, 2021.
STAFF FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS
Findings:
•
The amendment is consistent with the policies and objectives of the City’s 
General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Residential Design and Development 
policies.
•
Promotes infill development within portions of the City where infrastructure is
already available.
•
Contributes to the supply and diversity of housing.
•
Overall furthers the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens 
of Glendale.
Analysis: 
•
The proposed multi-family development will allow for infill development and 
provide additional residential options in the general area.
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The rezoning request is consistent with the minor general plan amendment 
to allow for a land use designation of HDR20.
•
The applicant has met with representatives of the Peoria Unified School 
District and the district has confirmed adequate school facilities exist. 
•
The Paradise Enclave rezone and general plan amendment are consistent 
with land uses in the surrounding area.
•
Transportation, Land Development Engineering as well as other City 
departments have reviewed the proposal to assure adequate utilities, drainage, 
and transportation migrations were considered to serve the development and to 
minimize the impact on existing or future adjacent development.   
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission should recommend approval of request GPA20-06
and ZON20-14, subject to the stipulations found in the staff report.
PROPOSED MOTION
The Planning Commission should move to recommend approval of GPA20-06,
as written.
The Planning Commission should recommend approval of ZON20-14, subject 
to the following stipulations:
1. Development in substantial conformance with the applicant’s development 
booklet, date updated December 23, 2020.
2. Dedication of additional right-of-way on 69th Avenue to provide a total half-
width of 35 feet shall be made before building permits are issued for any
development on the property. 
3. Dedication of additional right-of-way on Paradise Lane to provide a total 
half-width of 35 feet shall be made before building permits are issued for 
any development on the property. 
4. All half-street improvements on 69th Avenue and Paradise Lane adjacent 
to the site must be completed with development of the property.  Required
improvement standards are determined by the City of Glendale Design 
Guidelines for Site Development and Infrastructure Construction. 
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5. A right-of-way abandonment shall be processed for all interior streets. 
6. Gated driveways shall require a turnaround area. 
7. All overhead utility lines, including communication lines and electric lines 
less than 69 kv on or adjacent to the site shall be undergrounded as part of 
this project. 
8. Vacation of ZON05-22 and final plat approval for a one-lot subdivision.
Attachments
Narrative
CP Final Report 
Certification of Adequate Schools 
Letter Of Support 
Vicinity Zoning Map 
Aerial Photograph 
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