Citizen Participation Final Report

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2026-04-09)

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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FINAL
REPORT
Bench Properties Care Home
6426 W Del Mar Ln, Glendale, AZ 85306
Disability Accommodation Application
VAR25-08 | City of Glendale | February 2026

Applicant Name: Shaine T. Alleman, Tiffany & Bosco

2525 E. Camelback Road

Seventh Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602.452.2712
sta@tblaw.com
Received
2-9-2026
Failed
BY
DATE
Conditionally Approved
Approved

Sydney Tirella
2/9/2026
City of Glendale
Development Services Department
Planning Division
VAR25-08 Citizen Participation Final Report

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INTRODUCTION
On behalf of Bench Properties, Inc., Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. submits this Citizen
Participation Final Report in association with the Disability Accommodation Application
#VAR25-08 for APN 231-07-818, located at 6426 W. Del Mar Lane, Glendale, Arizona 85306
(the “Property”).
The Application is requesting a Disability Accommodation under UDC §35.3.102.7 to
permit operation of a Residential Care Home at the Property despite the spacing
restriction. The request is made to ensure compliance with the intent and requirements of
the Federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3600 et seq.) and the Arizona Fair Housing Act
(A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq.), which mandate that reasonable accommodations be granted
when necessary to afford persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy
housing.
It should be noted that the Property has previously successfully operated as a residential
care home. During the time of its previous operations, there were no Property violations
and/or issues with the City or surrounding neighborhood. In fact, it has been expressed to
us that the neighbors are supportive of this use at the Property. As such, we believe that
the neighbors have had experience with this type of use and are aware of any potential
issues that could arise.
The Applicant understands the importance of reaching out to the City and key
stakeholders to discuss the project and ensure that positive relationships are created with
citizens, property owners, business owners, homeowners associations, and other
interested parties. Therefore, the Applicant will hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss
the project and conform to the required notification procedures of the City of Glendale.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Glendale’s Unified Development Code (UDC), effective January 12, 2024,
establishes a separation requirement of 1,200 feet between all Residential Care Homes and
similar Group Homes, regardless of occupancy type. In this case, the Property does not
meet that separation standard due to its proximity to two (2) existing licensed care
facilities—ABACA Health II, LLC (located approximately 835 feet away) and G & G
Comfortable Care Home (located approximately 910 feet away). As a result, the owner is
requesting a Disability Accommodation under UDC §35.3.102.7 to permit operation of a
Residential Care Home at the property despite the spacing restriction. The request is made
to ensure compliance with the intent and requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act (42
U.S.C. § 3600 et seq.) and the Arizona Fair Housing Act (A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq.), which
mandate that reasonable accommodations be granted when necessary to afford persons
with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.
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Overall, this request represents expanding access to affordable and equitable housing for
individuals with disabilities. The proposed accommodation aligns with the intent of both
federal and state fair housing laws by ensuring equal opportunity for all persons to use
and enjoy a dwelling of their choice.
INFORMAL OUTREACH NOTIFICATION LETTER, JUNE 27, 2025
To gauge potential concerns with the surrounding neighbors of the Property for the
proposed Application, the Applicant mailed an informal outreach notification letter on
June 27, 2025 to eleven (11) of the immediately surrounding neighbors. As a result of the
letter, the Applicant received an email on July 13, 2025 from Andrew Nabors, who has
been a neighbor for 15 years, and he expressed support for the proposed Application and
had no issues whatsoever.
A copy of the outreach notification letter, the outreach mailing list, and support email
received by Mr. Nabors is provided in APPENDIX A.
FIRST FORMAL NOTIFICATION LETTER (NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING LETTER), DECEMBER 4,
2025 & NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SUMMARY
On December 4, 2025, the First Formal Notification (also Neighborhood Meeting
Notification) letter was sent to those parties on the mailing list, as provided by City staff.
This letter notified the recipients of a planned virtual neighborhood meeting that was
scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025 starting at 6:00 p.m. A total of twenty-two (22)
notification letters were returned as undeliverable. These have been documented in our
records, showing the affected property owners and the reasons for the returns. A copy of
the mailing list of 292 individuals notified, provided by City staff is provided in
APPENDIX B. The December 4, 2025 First Neighborhood Notification Letter is provided
in APPENDIX C. The Record of Twenty-two (22) Undelivered Notification Letters is
provided in APPENDIX D and the Affidavit of Mailing Neighborhood Notification Letter
notarized December 4, 2025 is provided in APPENDIX E.
A copy of the Neighborhood Meeting Summary is provided in APPENDIX F. A summary
of the neighborhood meeting is also found below.
On December 22, 2025, a virtual neighborhood meeting was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. via
GoToMeeting platform. The purpose of the meeting was to engage with local residents to
further discuss the above referenced Disability Accommodation Application, as outlined
in a notification letter sent to the required property owner and interested parties on
December 4, 2025. No neighbors attended the meeting.
PROPERTY SIGN POSTING (NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE), DECEMBER 8, 2025
The Property was posted with one (1) neighborhood notification sign on December 8, 2025
(required at least 10 business days prior to the December 22, 2025 Neighborhood Meeting)
providing the purpose, time, date, and place of the neighborhood meeting pursuant to
Section 35.6.204B of the City of Glendale Unified Development Code. The Sign Posting
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Affidavit notarized December 8, 2025 is provided in APPENDIX G. The Sign Posting
Removal Affidavit notarized January 26, 2026 is provided in APPENDIX H.
ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS
After the First Formal Notification letter was mailed on December 4, 2025, three (3) phone
calls were received by the Applicant. The following is a summary of the individuals and
the subject of their inquiry:
• Ronald Thoene, 6425 W. Madras Lane – On December 10, 2025, Mr. Thoene
inquired about the nature of the Disability Accommodation Application. He
expressed support for the request and indicated he would respond to a follow-up
email from Shaine confirming his position (which he never sent).
• Melissa Duncan, 6331 W. Del Mar Lane – On December 11, 2025, Ms. Duncan
inquired about the Application. The conversation was generally favorable. Shaine
clarified that the property is currently unoccupied and distinguished the proposed
use from a nearby facility that has experienced prior incidents. Ms. Duncan stated
she may attend the virtual neighborhood meeting and does not currently intend to
oppose the application.
• Marie (no last name) – Marie contacted City staff (Amy Schwenner, Planner) on
December 19, 2025. Ms. Schwenner subsequently sent a follow-up email
documenting their phone discussion. Marie stated she resides nearby within the
same subdivision but did not provide an address or indicate whether she plans to
attend the neighborhood meeting. The email included the meeting access
information and addressed Marie’s concerns by confirming that halfway houses
are not permitted within the subdivision and outlining applicable home-based
business requirements under City code. The email further clarified that group
homes are not classified as home-based businesses for zoning purposes, despite the
requirement to obtain a business license.
Any other communications from the public or other interested parties will be promptly
forwarded to the City of Glendale Planning staff.
CONCLUSION
The Applicant is satisfied that the Disability Accommodation Application does not create
issues for the surrounding community, as no negative feedback was received from nearby
property owners or stakeholders. No external structural modifications or site alterations
are proposed that would affect the residential character of the neighborhood. The home
will continue to operate in a manner that is visually and functionally consistent with
surrounding single-family residences. All proposed changes are limited to interior
improvements necessary to meet current accessibility and safety standards for residents
with disabilities.
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We will continue to monitor any additional communications that may come in from now
until the Board of Adjustment hearing for the Application and will be willing to meet with
any residents and stakeholders to discuss questions and/or concerns.
ATTACHED EXHIBITS
•
APPENDIX A – Outreach Notification Letter, Mailing List, and Support Email
•
APPENDIX B – Mailing List of 292 individuals notified, provided by City staff
•
APPENDIX C – December 4, 2025 First Neighborhood Notification Letter with
Exhibits
•
APPENDIX D – Record of Twenty-two (22) Undelivered Notification Letters
•
APPENDIX E – Affidavit of Mailing Neighborhood Notification Letter
notarized December 4, 2025
•
APPENDIX F – December 23, 2025 Neighborhood Meeting Summary
•
APPENDIX G – Affidavit of Sign Posting notarized December 8, 2025
•
APPENDIX H – Affidavit of Sign Posting Removal notarized January 26, 2026
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APPENDIX A
Outreach Notification Letter, Mailing List, and Support Email
Received
2-9-2026

Shaine T. Alleman
Attorney at Law
602.452.2712
sta@tblaw.com
June 27, 2025
RE:
Disability Accommodation, City of Glendale Application Request
6426 W Del Mar Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306

Dear Neighbor,
We are working with the owner of 6426 W. Del Mar
Lane (see aerial map) on a request to the City of
Glendale
for
a
Disability
Accommodation
Application regarding an elderly care home that
used to operate at this location for many years. This
use was permitted at this property, but recent
updates to the City’s Code increased the separation
distance requirement of other care homes from 400’
to 1,200’. Now, the City requires the review and
approval of this Application for the property owner
to operate a 10-bed assisted living care facility.
As you may be aware, elderly care homes such as
these
provide
a
valuable
resource
in
the
community by allowing the public to have quality
services for caring for their loved ones. These small, local elderly care facilities allow for families to be
near their loved ones in a safe, neighborly environment. Additionally, these care homes do not have
any negative impacts on the neighborhoods since they are low impact and produce low traffic that is
similar to existing residential homes.
This Application would require the property owner to submit full details of the facility, including the
layout of the home and outlining various operational aspects. Since the property has already operated
with a care home in the past, not much will change except to provide some modern internal features to
the home. After the City reviews the Application, it is then heard by the City Board of Adjustment,
which is a five (5) person board that reviews and approves the Application.
We are reaching out to you to inform you of our intent to file the Application and would be happy to
address any questions or concerns that you may have. Also, if you see the value in our proposal and
would be willing to provide a support letter for the Application, we would love to discuss this with
you and earn your support.
As we move forward with the Application, we will continue to keep you informed of the Application
details and progress as it is reviewed. You will also be notified in the future of any hearing dates that
are scheduled. Please contact me at sta@tblaw.com or (602) 452-2712 to discuss any questions that you
might have. We are looking forward to working with you and being a valuable part of your
neighborhood.
Sincerely,

Shaine T. Alleman
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Hi,
I got the letter for the assisted living home at 6426 W Del Mar Lane.
I can write a support letter for them. Can you provide the names of who is involved. I can't
remember their last name and know it is Romanian. But I have been a neighbor for 15 years
now and have nothing but positive interactions with the family.
Thank you,
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Andrew Nabors, RRT
Respiratory Therapist II
E: anabors@viemed.com
O: 337-504-3802
F: (480) 719-6328
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contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
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APPENDIX B
Mailing List of 292 individuals notified, provided by City staff
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APPENDIX C
December 4, 2025 First Neighborhood Notification Letter with Exhibits
Received
2-9-2026

Shaine T. Alleman
Attorney at Law
602.452.2712
sta@tblaw.com
December 4, 2025
RE: Bench Properties Assisted Living Residential Care Home – 6426 W. Del Mar Lane,
Glendale, AZ 85306; Disability Accommodation Application VAR25-08

Dear Neighbor,
We submitted a Disability Accommodation Application with the City of Glendale (the “City”). The property
is located at 6426 W. Del Mar Lane, Glendale, Arizona 85306 (the “Property”) in the Sahuaro District. The
attached Aerial Context Map shows the Property’s location and surrounding area.
The Application is requesting a Disability Accommodation under UDC §35.3.102.7 to permit operation of
a 6-10 bed Assisted Living Residential Care Home at the Property despite the 1,200-foot spacing restriction.
The request is made to ensure compliance with the intent and requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act
(42 U.S.C. § 3600 et seq.) and the Arizona Fair Housing Act (A.R.S. § 41-1491 et seq.), which mandate that
reasonable accommodations be granted when necessary to afford persons with disabilities (in this case,
elderly individuals) an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.
You may be aware that the Property previously successfully operated as an elderly assisted living care home.
During the time of its previous operations, we are not aware of any Property violations and/or issues with
the City or surrounding neighborhood. In fact, it has been expressed to us that neighbors are supportive of
this use at the Property.
You are invited to a virtual neighborhood meeting to learn more about this project, which will be
conducted during the date and time listed below.
Monday, December 22nd, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting (Go To Meeting)
https://meet.goto.com/sta6/neighborhoodmeeting
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 564-210-029
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
NOTE: We recommend that you download the GoTo Meeting application
(https://meet.goto.com/install) at least 1 hour prior to the meeting and make sure you can connect to the
meeting. If you have any issues with connecting to the virtual meeting, please call (602) 452-2712.

Your input is welcome regarding the proposed Application. If you are unable to attend the Neighborhood
Meeting, comments must be received by January 5, 2026 to be included for Board review. If you have any
questions regarding this Application, please call or email me your questions at (602) 452-2712 or
sta@tblaw.com. You may also contact Amy Schwenner with the City of Glendale at (623) 930-2805 or
aschwenner@glendaleaz.com.
Sincerely,

Shaine T. Alleman
A postcard detailing the date and time this project is scheduled to be heard by the Board of Adjustment will be mailed to
those property owners highlighted in green on the enclosed Neighborhood Notification Map. If you are not included in
this area and would like to be added to the mailing list, please scan the QR code and fill in the requested info.
Failed
BY
DATE
Conditionally Approved
Approved

aschwenner
12/3/2025
City of Glendale
Development Services Department
Planning Division
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Subject
Property
Exhibit B - Aerial Context Map
Bench Properties; Assisted Living – 6426 W. Del Mar Ln, Glendale
• APN: 231-07-818
• Acres: 0.54 (approx.)
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Record of Twenty-two (22) Undelivered Notification Letters
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APPENDIX E
Affidavit of Mailing Neighborhood Notification Letter notarized December 4,
2025
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Citizen Participation Final Report
APPENDIX F
December 23, 2025 Neighborhood Meeting Summary
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Shaine T. Alleman
Attorney at Law
602.452.2712
sta@tblaw.com
December 23, 2025

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY
City of Glendale, Development Services Department
Attn: Amy Schwenner
5754 West Glen Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301
aschwenner@glendaleaz.com
(623) 930-2805

RE:
Neighborhood Meeting Summary for Disability Accommodation Application;
VAR25-08 Bench Properties, Inc. – 6426 W. Del Mar Ln, Glendale

Dear Amy,
On December 22, 2025, a virtual neighborhood meeting was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. via
GoToMeeting platform. The purpose of the meeting was to engage with local residents to further
discuss the above referenced Disability Accommodation Application, as outlined in a notification
letter sent to the required property owner and interested parties on December 4, 2025. No neighbors
attended the meeting.

Sincerely,
TIFFANY & BOSCO, P.A.

Shaine T. Alleman
Shareholder
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APPENDIX G
Affidavit of Sign Posting notarized December 8, 2025
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2-9-2026

My Commission Expires:

PLANNING DIVISION

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

Case No.

Project Name:

Neighborhood Meeting

Planning Commission

Glendale City Council

, 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

VAR24-08/BENCH PROPERTIES
12/08/25
1
X
Meghan Liggett
on ___________________________
8th
December
25
December 22, 2025
December 8, 2025
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APPENDIX H
Affidavit of Sign Posting Removal notarized January 26, 2026
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2-9-2026

PLANNING DIVISION

AFFIDAVIT OF SIGN REMOVAL

Case No.______________________

Project Name: __________________
___ Planning Commission
___ Glendale City Council

I, _______________________________, being first duly sworn upon oath, state that on
the ______day of______________, 20___, all public notice signs were removed from
the site for the case noted above.

Applicant/Representative Signature:

STATE OF ARIZONA

SS.
COUNTY OF MARICOPA

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ________day of_________________, 20___.

_______________________________

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

___________________________________
VAR24-08/BENCH PROPERTIES
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Meghan Liggett
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26
26th
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