DEC 12 MEETING

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2025-01-09)

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D R A F T
MINUTES
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER
BOARD ROOM 
5750 W GLENN DRIVE 
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
DECEMBER 12, 2024
4:00 P.M.
 
Present: 
Benjamin Naber, Vice Chair   
Timothy Carson, Board Member   
Kevin Dang, Board Member   
Donna Duggins, Board Member   
Tammy Gee, Board Member   
Absent: 
Cathy Cheshier, Chair
  
Lawrence Feiner, Board Member
Also Present: Tabitha Perry, Deputy Director - Development Services
Russ Romney, Deputy City Attorney
Amy Schwenner , Planner
Sydney Tirella, Planner
K. John Kazmerski, Recording Secretary
 
 
         
   
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Naber called the meeting to order at 4:03pm. 
 
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
 
a.
Board of Adjustment Minutes of November 14, 2024.
 
  
 
 
Mr. Naber called for a motion and vote of the November 14, 2024, minutes. 
 
 
Motioned by Board Member Donna Duggins, seconded by Board Member Kevin Dang

AYE: 
Vice Chair Benjamin Naber 
 
Board Member Timothy Carson 
 
Board Member Donna Duggins 
 
Board Member Kevin Dang 
 
Board Member Tammy Gee 
Other: Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT) 
Passed 
 
3.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
There were none. 
 
4.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
 
1.
VAR24-07 Bec Residence:  A request by Kristopher Ontiveros of 312 Architect and Design
on behalf of the Bec family to allow an increased height of nineteen feet (19’) where sixteen
feet (16’) is the maximum and a reduction of the east side setback to two feet (2’) where
twenty-seven feet (27’) is required. The site is located at 5134 West Monte Cristo Avenue, in
the Sahuaro Council District.
Presented by: Amy Schwenner, Planner  
The Board discussed the variance. 
The Applicant presented. 
Mr. Naber opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mr. Naber closed the public hearing. 
Assistant City Attorney Mr. Romney polled the Board on the three variance findings for
VAR24-07.
Finding One: 
AYE:            Vice Chair Mr. Naber
Board Member Ms. Gee
Board Member Ms. Duggins
Board Member Mr. Carson
Board Member Mr.  Dang
Other:          Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT)
 Passed
Finding Two:
AYE:            Vice Chair Mr. Naber 
Board Member Ms. Gee
Board Member Ms. Duggins
Board Member Mr. Carson

Board Member Mr. Dang
Other:          Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT)
Passed
Finding Three:
AYE:            Vice Chair Mr. Naber 
Board Member Ms. Gee
Board Member Ms. Duggins
Board Member Mr. Carson
Board Member Mr. Dang
Other:          Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Naber called for a vote and motion on VAR24-07.
 
 
Motioned by Board Member Kevin Dang, seconded by Board Member Donna Duggins 
 
AYE: 
Vice Chair Benjamin Naber 
 
Board Member Timothy Carson 
 
Board Member Donna Duggins 
 
Board Member Kevin Dang 
 
Board Member Tammy Gee 
Other: Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT) 
Passed 
 
2.
VAR24-13 - QuikTrip Corporation: A request by Brian Greathouse on behalf of Burch &
Cracchiolo, P.A., representing QuikTrip Corporation, to allow an increase in the maximum
accessory structure height from fifteen (15) feet to twenty-two (22) feet in the PAD (Planned
Area Development) zoning district.
Presented by: Sydney Tirella, Planner 
The Board discussed the variance case. 
The applicant made a presentation. 
Assistant City Attorney Mr. Romney polled the Board on the three variance findings for
VAR24-13.
Finding One:
  
AYE:   Vice Chair Mr. Naber
Board Member Ms. Gee
Board Member Ms. Duggins

Board Member Mr. Carson
Board Member Mr.  Dang
Other:            Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT)
 Passed
Finding Two: 
AYE:   Vice Chair Mr. Naber
Board Member Ms. Gee
Board Member Ms. Duggins
Board Member Mr. Carson
Board Member Mr.  Dang
Other:            Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT)
 Passed
Finding Three:
AYE:              Vice Chair Mr. Naber 
Board Member Ms. Gee
Board Member Ms. Duggins
Board Member Mr. Carson
Board Member Mr.  Dang
Other:            Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT)
 Passed
Mr. Naber called for a vote and motion on VAR24-13.
 
 
Motioned by Board Member Kevin Dang, seconded by Board Member Donna Duggins 
 
AYE: 
Vice Chair Benjamin Naber 
 
Board Member Timothy Carson 
 
Board Member Donna Duggins 
 
Board Member Kevin Dang 
 
Board Member Tammy Gee 
Other: Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT) 
Passed 
 
3.
VAR24-14 - Arizona Sunshine Assisted Living: A request by Jennifer Kelley, on behalf of
Arizona Sunshine AL, for a Disability Accommodation Variance to permit the operation of an
assisted living Group Home within 1,200 feet of another existing Group Home in the R1-6
(Single Residence) zoning district. The site is located at the southwest corner of 59th Avenue
and Bell Road, 6008 West Paradise Lane, and is in the Sahuaro District. 
Presented by: Sydney Tirella, Planner  
The Board discussed the variance case.

The applicant presented. 
The Board discussed the variance with the applicant.
Mr. Naber opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Mr. Naber closed the public hearing.
Assistant City Attorney Mr. Romney polled the Board on the three variance findings for
VAR24-14.
Finding One: 
AYE:              Vice Chair Mr. Naber
Board Member Ms. Gee
Board Member Ms. Carson
Nay:               Board Member Mr. Duggins
Board Member Kevin Dang
Other:            Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT)
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT)
Passed
Finding Two:
AYE:              Vice Chair Mr. Naber
Board Member Ms. Gee
Board Member Ms. Carson
Nay:               Board Member Mr. Duggins
Board Member Kevin Dang
Other:            Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT)
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT)
Passed
Finding Three:
AYE:              Vice Chair Mr. Naber
Board Member Ms. Gee
Board Member Ms. Carson
Nay:               Board Member Mr. Duggins
Board Member Kevin Dang
Other:            Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT)
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Naber called for a vote and motion on VAR24-14.
 
 
Motioned by Board Member Tammy Gee, seconded by Board Member Timothy Carson 
 
AYE: 
Vice Chair Benjamin Naber

Board Member Timothy Carson 
 
Board Member Tammy Gee 
NAY: Board Member Donna Duggins 
 
Board Member Kevin Dang 
Other: Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT) 
Passed 
 
5.
OTHER BUSINESS
 
1.
Discussion and consensus on the 2025 goals.
The Board discussed the draft goals presented by staff.  Mr. Naber asked for consensus, all
members approved the document. 
 
6.
STAFF REPORTS
 
a.
Ms. Perry discussed the need for a special virtual meeting, Chair Cheshier's departure from
the board and wished all a happy holiday season. 
 
7.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
If citizens wish to speak on a matter concerning the Glendale Board of Adjustment that is not
on the printed agenda, please complete a Citizen Comments Card and provide it to the
designated staff person prior to the beginning of the meeting.  Once your name is called by
the Chairperson, please proceed to the podium and state your name and address for the
record.  Please limit your comments to a period of three minutes or less.
 
8.
BOARD COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
There were none. 
 
9.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment is scheduled for January 09, 2025, at
4:00 p.m., in the boardroom of the Glendale Civic Center, located at 5750 W. Glenn Drive,
Glendale, Arizona, 85301.
 
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Naber called for a motion to adjourn at 5:25pm. 
 
 
Motioned by Board Member Tammy Gee, seconded by Board Member Kevin Dang 
 
AYE: 
Vice Chair Benjamin Naber 
 
Board Member Timothy Carson 
 
Board Member Donna Duggins 
 
Board Member Kevin Dang

Board Member Tammy Gee 
Other: Chair Cathy Cheshier (ABSENT) 
 
Board Member Lawrence Feiner (ABSENT) 
Passed 
 
 
The Board of Adjustment meeting minutes of December 12, 2024, were submitted and approved this 9th
day of January 2024.
____________________________________
Kevin John Kazmerski
Recording Secretary