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Citizen Participation Report ‐ 1/27/25 
 
 
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FINAL REPORT 
NWC 63rd AVE & ORANGEWOOD AVE
Veterans Community Project
PROPOSED MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 
(GPA24-05), REZONE (ZON24-10) 
Located north of the northwest corner of 63rd Ave. & Orangewood Ave. 
Vacant Property 
Applicant: 
The Veterans Community Project (VPC)
Prepared by: 
Gammage & Burnham 
40 North Central Avenue, 20th Floor 
Phoenix, AZ 85004 
Tel: (602) 256-4446 
dnewcombe@gblaw.com
Contact: Dennis M. Newcombe 
First Submittal: November 13, 2024
Second Submittal: January 27, 2025
March 12, 2025
APPROVED
City of Glendale
Planning Division
GPA24-05 & ZON24-10

1. Brief Description of Proposed Project  
 
On behalf of The Veterans Community Project (“VPC” or “Applicant”), this Citizen 
Participation Plan documents the implementation of public outreach for Minor General 
Plan Amendment (GPA24-05) and Rezoning (ZON24-10) applications (“Applications”). 
The Applicant intends to develop an affordable housing community on the approximate 
10.25 gross acres of vacant land located north of the northwest corner of 63rd Ave. and 
Orangewood Ave (the “Property”). The vicinity map is attached in Tab A.  
 
The Applicant is requesting the following:  
 
o Minor General Plan Amendment from Light Industrial (“LI”) to 8.65 gross acres of 
High Density Residential: 12.0 - 20.0 dwelling units per acre (“HDR-20”) and 1.59 
gross acres of General Office (“G-O”). 
 
o Rezone to Planned Area Development (“PAD”)  to develop a residential community 
of approximately fifty (50) small, site-built homes that provide transitional housing, 
to support homeless veterans and those returning from their military service. A 
commercial building is requested to provide a “Village Center” for the community . 
  
2. Describe Public Notices, Meetings, Related Other Publicity 
 
A project notification list was created that includes property owners within 500 feet 
of the subject site. The list was derived from public records on file with the Assessor’s 
Office of Maricopa County. Please see Tab B for the mailing list that was generated for 
this public outreach effort. A copy of the Neighborhood Meeting notification letter is 
provided in Tab C. Public notification was completed through mailing notifications via the 
U.S. Postal Service and a neighborhood meeting. The Neighborhood and Notification 
Area map is attached in Tab D.

3. Identify Who May/Will Be Directly and Indirectly Affected by Your Proposal 
and Anyone Who Expressed Interest or Believes They Will Be Affected 
 
Notification was sent to all parties who may be affected, including property owners 
within 
500 
feet, 
Homeowners Associations, 
Registered 
Neighborhoods 
and 
Neighborhood Leaders, all of the Neighborhood Meeting attendees, and any additional  
interested parties who directly or indirectly expressed interest or concern. During the  
course of the public participation process, the Applicant maintained a list of individuals  
who expressed comments and concerns and followed up with those who requested more 
information at the Neighborhood Meeting. 
 
4. Identify Any Concerns the Above Individuals May Have  
 
The Applicant and development team have thoughtfully contemplated the project 
from the perspective of individuals affected or otherwise interested, as well as some of 
the concerns these individuals may have. At this time, the Applicant is not aware of any 
apparent development issues. However, any concerns or issues which arose from public 
participation have been recorded and are addressed in the Citizen Participation Plan. 
 
5. How Will They Be Provided an Opportunity to Discuss the Proposal with the 
Applicant If Issues or Questions Continue or Suddenly Arise After 
Distribution of the Notification Letter. 
 
Following the initial filing notification, interested parties and residents within 500 
feet of the Property were sent a notification of application for review and comment. 
Individuals were free to call the Applicant or the City of Glendale Planning Division at any 
time during the application review process. A public neighborhood meeting was held to 
inform the area stakeholders about the development proposal and to provide an 
opportunity for citizen comments and / or ask questions regarding the project. See Tab E, 
Neighborhood Meeting Attendee Sheet. The Project site will have notice signs posted as 
required to inform residents of the proposal and public hearing dates. Public notices will

be mailed and published, by the City of Glendale, to notify residents of Planning 
Commission and City Council hearing dates. 
  
6. How Will These Individuals be Informed of Any Changes After the Initial 
Contact?  
 
If any material changes or amendments to the proposed development had 
occurred after the Applicant’s initial notice of filing had been mailed to residents and 
interested parties (“affected parties”), the affected parties would have been informed of 
those changes during the neighborhood meeting and would have been given 
opportunities to comment or ask questions regarding the project. If any such changes 
occur after the neighborhood meeting, the Applicant will contact the affected parties by 
letters, phone calls, personal visits or a meeting (if necessary).  
 
7. How Will You Keep Glendale Planning Staff Updated on the Status of Your 
Citizen Participation Efforts? 
 
The Applicant has informed Glendale Planning Staff of the status of their Citizen 
Participation efforts via phone calls and e-mails as needed, and through this Citizen 
Participation Final Report. 
 
SUMMARY/FINAL REPORT 
 
 
On September 25, 2024, representatives from Gammage & Burnham, PLC and 
the Applicant along with the City of Glendale’s Mayor and City Staff held an in-person 
neighborhood meeting at the VFW Post 1433 (Sandy Coor), 7618 North 63rd Avenue, 
Glendale, starting at 6:00pm and ending at 8:15pm. See Tab F for the Citizen Participation 
Report Summary. 
 
 
An email correspondence received on September 16, 2024, from Mrs. Victoria 
Gough regarding the Veterans Community Project Confirming it is a non-profit and the

funding for the land/development. A response was sent to Mrs. Victoria Gough that same 
day and no additional inquiries from Mrs. Victoria Gough has been received or from the 
broader community. The email correspondence with Mrs. Victoria Gough is attached in 
Tab G.  
 
8. Implementation Schedule / Dates of Completion  
 
Below is the project schedule as it relates to public involvement and citizen 
participation:  
 
1. Pre-application submitted  
 
 
 
 
05/03/2024  
2. Distribution of Initial Notices  
 
 
 
 
09/11/2024  
3. Number of weeks allowed for responses  
 
 
2 weeks  
4. Cut-off date for responses  
 
 
 
 
10/09/2024 
5. Citizen Participation Plan Submitted  
 
 
11/13/2024   
6. Citizen Part. Plan Final Report Submitted  
 
 
02/04/2025 
 
EXHIBITS  
 
Tab A – Vicinity Map 
Tab B – Mailing Notification List 
Tab C – Notice of Filing and Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Notification Letter 
Tab D – Neighborhood and Notification Area Map 
Tab E – Neighborhood Meeting Attendee and Sign-in Sheets 
Tab F – Citizen Participation Report Summary  
Tab G – Email Correspondence with Mrs. Victoria Gough

NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 
 
TAB A

PROPERTY LOCATION MAP 
SUBJECT PROPERTY
W ORANGEWOOD AVE
N 67TH AVE
N 63RD AVE
W MORTEN AVE

NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 
 
TAB B

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NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 
 
TAB C

GAMMAGE & BURNHAM, PLC 
ATTORNEYS AT LAW 
40 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE 
20TH FLOOR 
PHOENIX, ARIZONA  85004 
TELEPHONE (602) 256-0566 
FACSIMILE (602) 256-4475 
___________________ 
 
Dennis M. Newcombe 
DIRECT (602) 256-4446 
E-Mail Address: dnewcombe@gblaw.com 
                                   
 
 
September 11, 2024 
 
 
VIA U.S. MAIL 
 
Re: 
Notice of Neighborhood Meeting. 
Veterans Community Project.  
City Service Request Number: 24-0204. 
Approx. 8-Acres Located North of the NWC of 63rd Ave. & Grand Ave.  
 
Dear Property Owner or Interested Party: 
We represent Veterans Community Project (“VCP”), who is currently working with 
the City of Glendale on land owned by the City located north of the northwest corner of 63rd 
Avenue and Grand Avenue (i.e., approximately 8-acres) (the “City Land”) to provide 
transitional housing for Veterans. (See attached Property Location Map) Our office will be 
assisting VCP in obtaining the correct General Plan and zoning on the City Land to allow for 
their proposed community. 
 
Veterans Community Project emerged from a shared vision among a group of combat 
Veterans who recognized the urgent need for comprehensive support for their fellow Veterans 
experiencing homelessness. This visionary group embarked on a mission to create an 
organization that would address the unique challenges faced by Veterans in their transition 
from military service to civilian life. The result was the establishment of Veterans Community 
Project in 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. VCP strives to empower Veterans and their families, 
ensuring they have the tools and resources necessary to achieve sustainable housing, self-
sufficiency, and improved overall well-being. VCP's innovative model and unwavering 
dedication to Veterans gained recognition and support from the community, government 
agencies, and philanthropic organizations. VCP began expanding their services to 
communities across the country with the goal to solve Veteran homelessness nationwide. 
 
Veteran homelessness remains a pressing concern. According to the most recent data 
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an estimated 38,000 
Veterans experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2023. Veterans, who make

Notice of Neighborhood Meeting 
Veterans Community Project  
City Service Request Number: 24-0204 
Approx. 8-Acres Located North of the NWC of 63rd Ave. & Grand Ave.  
September 11, 2024 
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_________________________ 
 
 
up 10.6% of the U.S. population, are twice as likely to experience homelessness when 
compared to non-military citizens. Recent studies have also shown that female Veterans have 
a homelessness rate that is more than twice that of their civilian counterparts. 
 
With that said, on behalf of VCP we will be requesting with the City of Glendale 
Development Services Department, Planning & Zoning Division, a Minor General Plan 
Amendment from Light Industrial (LI) designation to “High Density Residential: 12.0 - 20.0 
du/ac” (HDR-20) and a rezone from Light Industrial (M-1), Multiple Residence (R-4) and 
Heavy Commercial (C-3) to Planned Area Development (“PAD”) to develop a residential 
community to serve as transitional housing along with program/services for assisting both 
homeless Veterans and those returning from their military service. (See attached Proposed 
‘Draft’ Site Plan / Visual) 
 
Veterans Community Project is excited about the opportunity to develop a quality 
Veterans community with ancillary support services on the 8-acre City Land within the city 
of Glendale and to be a part of the community. Please accept this letter as an invitation to 
attend a Neighborhood Meeting, which is being held to discuss VCP’s proposal and the future 
submittals for a Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezoning cases.  
 
The details of the Neighborhood Meeting are as follows: 
 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 
 
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 6:00 PM 
VFW Post 1433 (Sandy Coor) 
7618 North 63rd Avenue 
Glendale, AZ 85301 
 
 
Please Note: Specific formal city submittals/hearing dates for the Minor General Plan 
Amendment and Rezoning cases have not been submitted or set. You should receive a 
subsequent mailing identifying the dates and locations of public meetings/hearings when they 
have been scheduled. In the meantime, should you have any questions or cannot attend the 
upcoming neighborhood meeting and would like more information, please feel free to contact 
me at: 
Dennis M. Newcombe with Gammage & Burnham 
(602) 256-4446 – or – via e-mail: dnewcombe@gblaw.com

Notice of Neighborhood Meeting 
Veterans Community Project  
City Service Request Number: 24-0204 
Approx. 8-Acres Located North of the NWC of 63rd Ave. & Grand Ave.  
September 11, 2024 
Page 3 of 3 
_________________________ 
 
 
You may also make your opinions known to the City of Glendale by contacting Alex 
Lerma, Senior Planner, Project Manager at (623) 930-2810 or alerma@glendaleaz.com. Your 
comments will be included in the city file. 
 
For additional details about this project or to be added to the Interested Parties mailing 
list, scan the QR code: 
 
 
 
We appreciate your time and consideration. 
 
Very truly yours, 
GAMMAGE AND BURNHAM, PLC 
Dennis M. Newcombe 
Dennis M. Newcombe  
Senior Land Use Planner 
 
Enclosures: 
Property Location Map 
 
 
Proposed ‘Draft’ Concept Site Plan / Visual

My Commission Expires: 
 
 
 
PLANNING DIVISION 
 
 
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING 
 
Case No. 
 
 
 
Project Name:  
 
 
 
 Neighborhood Meeting 
 
 Planning Commission 
 
 Glendale City Council 
 
 
 
I,  
 
 
, being first duly sworn upon oath, state that 
on the  
day of 
, 20 
, I posted  
 
hearing 
notice(s) for hearing date 
 
 
 
. 
 
Applicant/Representative Signature:  
 
 
 
 
STATE OF ARIZONA 
COUNTY OF MARICOPA 
 
SS. 
Subscribed and sworn to before me this  
day of 
, 20 
. 
 
 
 
Notary Public 
 
SR24-0204
09/10/24
2
X
Meghan Liggett
on ___________________________
September 25, 2024
10th
September
24
September 10, 2024

NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 
 
TAB D

NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION AREA 
NAME / TYPE OF REQUEST: 
VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT  
LOCATION: North of the northwest corner of 63rd Avenue and Orangewood 
Avenue. 
REQUEST: 
Housing for veterans providing fifty (50) tiny homes. 
ZONING DISTRICT: M-1, R-4, C-3 
COUNCIL DISTRICT: B AR R EL 
FORMAL APPLICATION SUBMITTED: NO FORMAL APPLICATION  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 
 
TAB E

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 
Veterans Community Project – NWC of 63rd Ave. & Grand Ave.  
CITY SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER: 24-0204 
VFW POST 1433 (Sandy Coor)  
7618 North 63rd Avenue  
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 6:00 PM 
 
Notes from Q&A: 
 
 Jamie Lewis  
o asked about the size of the units (square footage, unit type)  
 
o has concerns about noise and homelessness given the surrounding industrial and 
commercial uses 
 
o asked about how this development will affect St. Vincent De Paul down the street 
 
o asked if there are similar projects (referring to transitional housing for veterans) in 
the Valley  
 
o asked about how the other locations operate (security wise, and how this 
development has affected the surrounding areas 
 
o “the homeless people have evaporated” after Mayor’s speech about encampments 
 
o asked about 24/7 security – site by site basis 
 
 Dennis Helvie 
o asked if the City is selling this parcel 
o asked about the number of staff members on site at all times 
o asked about veterans to staff ratio – (50 homes to 5 case managers, 1 development 
educational director, operational/admin staff)  
o asked about site operations (whether there would be classrooms, a community 
center) because “these are great programs but you have to weed people out” 
o Mayor mentioned “Guidestar” for City to access security camera footage 
o What are you providing? Housing, training, and what else? – work with case 
managers on treatment plans to move out

o Asked about counseling for substance abuse, anger management – Ben mentioned 
that this is not a dry facility and this is not a rehab facility – will outsource other 
providers in the community if necessary.  
 
o Mentioned how a similar prototype in Phoenix failed and was busted for drug 
sales and prostitution—worried about same effect 
 
o He lives “a stone’s throw away” and is scared of similar outcome occurring in 
their neighborhood.  
 
o Mayor discussed the homelessness and tin foil issue in Phoenix – said Phoenix 
doesn’t care but Glendale has law enforcement to mitigate issues with homeless 
population   
 
o Asked about who will be coming and going in terms of traffic, and impacts in the 
neighborhood 
 
o Asked about phasing of the development  
 
o Asked about how people are selected – referral system 
 
o Asked about partnerships with other agencies – Janice responded with “we 
collaborate, we don’t compete”  
 
 Phil Senseten  
o Family has owned their house in the neighborhood since 1958 
 
o Concerned about increased traffic at 63rd & Northern with people coming from 
Grand Avenue and across northern  
 
o Asked Mayor about speed bumps and signs – Mayor responded with having the 
neighbors start a petition 
 
o Someone else responded with a concern about potential speed bumps slowing 
down emergency response vehicles

 Someone brought up a shooting on their property and the police did not catch the suspect 
(conversation started to veer off topic here) 
  
 Main concern is traffic at the corner of 63rd and Grand 
 
 Asked about City sidewalks – required as part of new development but it would be very 
unlikely to have them installed along the entire street – we mentioned the City having 
funds for intersection improvements  
 
 Conversation fell off track (ball park being underutilized and a major place for homeless 
gatherings, police radar on the wrong side of the street)  
 
 Asked about the time frame for veterans’ stay at VCP – average 400 days or case by case 
basis 
 
 Someone asked how they can get ahold of members and have questions referred to the 
facility  
 
 Are you using local contractors to build this?  
 
 How long will this take in terms of permitting and construction?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Some fear downgrading of property values and deterioration of the neighborhood 
 Someone mentioned police being more active in the area (and them sitting in the parking 
lot of VFW) 
 
 
 
 Someone asked why there is no “built-in” security system – Mayor explained Guidestar, 
schools, and the City only accessing that if a panic button was pushed

NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 
 
TAB F

COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING IS NECESSARY FOR FINAL REPORT APPROVAL 
 
SUMMARY / FINAL REPORT 
Total individuals notified:  
Total Participants:  
CONCERNS, ISSUES, PROBLEMS EXPRESSED 
 
 
 
HOW CONCERNS WILL BE ADDRESSED? 
 
 
 
CONCERNS APPLICANT IS UNWILLING TO ADDRESS 
 
 
 
HOW THE PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVISED TO ADDRESS CONCERNS 
 
 
 
APPLICANT SIGNATURE AND DATE 
 
 
 
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: 
 NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 NOTIFICATION LETTER AND SITE PLAN 
 ANY OTHER NOTICES, MEETING INVITATIONS, SIGN-IN 
 
 
 
 
SHEETS. 
 LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN NOTIFICATION AREA.
 “INTERESTED PARTIES” LIST PROVIDED BY PLANNING 
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FINAL 
REPORT 
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Those in attendance at the neigh. meeting had no significant issues with
the proposal. We received one (1) email prior and responded with no
issues raise. See attached letter and email correspondence.
N/A
No "concerns" were requested to be addressed at the neigh. meeting or
from the one (1) email received
N/A
Dennis M. Newcombe
01/27/2025
X
X
X
X
X
N/A

NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 
 
TAB G

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Dennis M. Newcombe
From:
Dennis M. Newcombe
Sent:
Monday, September 16, 2024 1:13 PM
To:
MALCOM GOUGH
Cc:
Lerma, Alex; Stephen W. Anderson
Subject:
RE: Veterans Community Project #24-0204
Dear Mrs. Victoria Gough, 
 
Thank you for your interest and question. 
 
The Veterans Community Project (“VCP”) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in Kansas City, MO by a 
group of combat Veterans. VCP’s goal is to assist Veterans with a home and critical support services to 
help them become successful members of the community again with dignity. VCP is predominately 
privately funded along with applicable government funding sources too. 
 
VCP is excited to have this opportunity to locate in Glendale and we look forward to continued 
collaboration with both the City and community. 
 
Please let me know if you have any additional questions. 
 
We appreciate you. 
 
Thank you again for your time. 
Dennis M. Newcombe  
Senior Land Use Planner 
Gammage & Burnham | Profile
602.256.4446 Direct  
 
From: Lerma, Alex <alerma@GLENDALEAZ.com>  
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2024 10:17 AM 
To: Dennis M. Newcombe <dnewcombe@gblaw.com> 
Cc: MALCOM GOUGH <vmgough@cox.net> 
Subject: RE: Veterans Community Project #24-0204 
 
Dennis:  
 
I received the below email last night for the Veterans Project, can you please assist in responding to her below 
questions? Thank you.

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From: MALCOM GOUGH <vmgough@cox.net>  
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2024 5:39 PM 
To: Lerma, Alex <alerma@GLENDALEAZ.com> 
Subject: Veterans Community Project #24-0204 
 
Dear Mr. Alex Lerma, 
 
I am Victoria E Gough a Block Watch Captain and Neighborhood Leader here in Glendale. 
I have received a "Notice of Neighborhood Meeting" in reference the "Veteran Community Project" 
Request # 24-0204. 
 
My question is: Will this establishment be a, not for profit organization that helps Veterans and who 
will provide the funding for the proposed land and construction? 
 
Respectfully 
Victoria E Gough 
5221 W Christy Drive 
Glendale, Az 85304 
 
 
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