Planning Commission Staff Report

PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
CASE:
ZON22-19 TRI COLOR AUTO SALES LOCATED AT 4850
W. GLENDALE AVENUE
CASE #:
ZON22-19
MEETING DATE:
12/08/2022
FROM:
Edward Vigil, Senior Planners, Planning,
EVigil@glendaleaz.com, 623-930-3071
SUBJECT
ZON22-19 TRI COLOR AUTO SALES: A request by Jason Sanks with Iplan
Consulting on behalf of Irene Levi and High Chapparal Estates LLC to rezone
approximately 1.05-acres from GCO (Glendale Centerline Overlay) to C-3 (Heavy
Commercial).  The site is located at 4850 W Glendale Avenue and is in the Cactus
District. Staff Contact: Edward Vigil, Senior Planner, 623-930-3071.
REQUEST
This is a request to rezone approximately 1.05 acres from GCO (Glendale Centerline
Overlay Midtown District) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) in order to enable the
development of a used auto dealership.
APPLICANT/OWNER
Jason Sanks with Iplan Consulting LLC., on behalf of High Chaparrel Estates LLC.
REQUIRED ACTION
The Planning Commission must conduct a public hearing and determine if this request
is in the best long-term interest of this neighborhood and consistent with the General
Plan.
SUMMARY
The property owner is requesting to rezone the property located at 4850 W. Glendale
Avenue to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) to allow the land use of used auto sales to operate
a used car dealership.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
General Plan Designation:
The property is designated as GC (General Commercial).                     
 
Zoning:
The current zoning is GCO (Glendale Centerline Overlay Midtown District).
Property Location and Size:

The subject property includes approximately 1.05 acres located at 4850 W. Glendale
Avenue.  The proposed rezoning is located in the Cactus District.
 
Adjacent Uses and Zoning:
North: Glenn Drive and C-3 (Heavy Commercial)
East: C-2 (General Commercial)
South: Glendale Avenue   
West: GCO & C-2 (General Commercial)                                           
 
History:
This property was a used auto dealership in the past.  The property was recently
rezoned from the original C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district to GCO (Glendale
Centerline Overlay) Midtown District.  The property was then sold to a new owner with
the intention of continuing the used auto dealership, however, the property owner did
not realize the GCO zoning district did not allow used auto sales.  The new property
owner would like to sell used autos on this site and is requesting a rezoning back to the
original C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district.  
 
Project Details:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property located at 4850 W. Glendale Avenue
from its current zoning designation of GCO (Glendale Centerline Overlay-Midtown
District) back to the original C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning district to allow a used
auto dealership.  The site has 3 existing buildings on site that were constructed more
than 20 years ago and are considered to be legal but non-conforming to the current
zoning ordinance.  The applicant is not proposing any modifications to the existing
buildings or to the site with this rezoning application and would like to continue the use
of a used auto dealership.    
 
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION TO DATE:
 
Applicant’s Citizen Participation Process:
On October 25, 2022, the applicant mailed notification letters to adjacent property
owners and interested parties. There were no oppositions received by the applicant or
staff. The applicant’s Citizen Participation Final Report is attached.
 
Planning Commission Public Hearing:
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in The Arizona Republic on November 16,
2022. Notification postcards of the public hearing were mailed to adjacent property
owners and interested parties on November 9, 2022.  The property was posted on
November 18, 2022.
 
STAFF FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS
Staff Findings: 
The rezoning is consistent with the policies and objectives of the Glendale
General Plan and the land use designation;
The proposed rezoning will further the public health, safety and general welfare of
the citizens of Glendale; and
If the amendment is made to the official Zoning Map, the proposed change will
include any conditions necessary to mitigate any adverse impacts on the

businesses, persons, or properties adjacent to the requested amendment.
Staff Analysis: 
The property was historically zoned C-3 and operated as a used car dealership.
The proposed C-3 zoning district is appropriate for the area since there are other
nearby properties also zoned C-3.
The proposed project will provide economic viability to the community by
revitalizing a site with a new tenant.
All applicable city departments have reviewed the application and recommend
approval of the application.
RECOMMENDATION
Should the Planning Commission choose to move forward with a recommendation for
approval, staff suggests the following stipulations:
 
1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Project Narrative dated
November 15, 2022. 
2. Any proposed development to existing structures and/or the site shall require a
Design Review application to be submitted to the Planning Division for review. 
PROPOSED MOTION
Move to recommend approval of ZON22-19, subject to the stipulations contained in the
staff report.
 
Attachments
Project Narrative 
Citizen Participation Plan Final Report 
Prop 207 Waiver 
Zoning Map 
Aerial Map 
PowerPoint Presentation