PC Minutes 12.11.25

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2026-01-22)

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D R A F T
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER
5750 W. GLENN DR.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
DECEMBER 11, 2025
6:00 P.M.
 
 
         
   
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Crow called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
 
2.
ROLL CALL
Present: 
Vern Crow, Chair   
Tom Cole, Commissioner   
John Crow, Commissioner   
Sergio Arellano, Commissioner   
Bryan Hooper, Commissioner   
John Geurs, Commissioner   
Absent: 
Edwin Nyberg, Vice Chair
Also Present: Randy Huggins, Jr., Director, Development Services
James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney
Sydney Tirella, Senior Planner
Lora Lakov, Planner
Tawanda Walker-Hall, Administrative Support Supervisor
3.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
 
a.
Planning Commission Minutes of November 13, 2025.
Chairperson Crow called for a motion to approve the meeting minutes.
  
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner Tom Cole, seconded by Commissioner John Crow to approve
meeting minutes for November 13, 2025.

AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole
 
Commissioner John Crow
 
Commissioner Sergio Arellano
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper
 
Commissioner John Geurs
Passed 
 
4.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
There were none.
 
5.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
 
1.
CUP25-12, a request by Jason Miszuk and Meja Lee on behalf of Flames Gymnastics, for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a Health and Fitness Center in a PAD (Planned Area
Development) zoning district. The 11.6-acre site is located north of the northeast corner of
83rd Avenue and Bell Road at 8154 West Bell Road, Suite A-2, in the Cholla Council District.
Presented by: Lora Lakov, Planner
Commissioner Geurs asked about the notification process.
Ms. Lakoov provided clarification on the process.
With no comments from the public, Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing for
CUP25-12.
  
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner John Crow, seconded by Commissioner Tom Cole to approve
CUP25-12. 
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole
 
Commissioner John Crow
 
Commissioner Sergio Arellano
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper
 
Commissioner John Geurs
Passed 
 
 
Chief Deputy City Attorney Gruber's actions are final for CUP25-12, unless an appeal is filed
within 15 days.
 
2.
ZON25-11, a request by Nicholas Cianciola to rezone 0.7 acres from M-2 (Heavy Industrial)
to C-3 (Heavy Commercial). The site is located west of the northwest corner of 51st Avenue
and Camelback Road and in the Cactus District.  
Presented by: Sydney Tirella, Senior Planner 
Applicant Nicholas Cianciola presented, thanking the staff for their assistance.

With no comments from the public or the commission, Chairperson Crow closed the public
hearing for ZON25-11.
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner John Crow, seconded by Commissioner Sergio Arellano to
recommend approval of ZON25-11. 
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole
 
Commissioner John Crow
 
Commissioner Sergio Arellano
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper
 
Commissioner John Geurs
Passed 
 
6.
OTHER BUSINESS
Discussion of  Board & Commission Member Survey 
Director Huggins asked the Commissioners if they had any feedback or comments about the
B&C Member Survey. 
Commissioner Cole recommended that a survey be provided directly to the Planning
Commission to ensure they receive firsthand input and data relevant to the matter under
review.
 
7.
PLANNING STAFF REPORT
 
 
a.
There were none. 
 
8.
COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
The Chairperson thanked the Commissioners and staff for their hard work and wished them a
happy holiday.
 
9.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none. 
 
10.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at
6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center located at 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, Arizona, 85301.
 
 
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Crow called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Motioned by Commissioner Tom Cole, seconded by Commissioner Bryan Hooper to
adjourn. 
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole
 
Commissioner John Crow
 
Commissioner Sergio Arellano
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper
 
Commissioner John Geurs
Passed 
 
 
The Planning Commission meeting minutes of December 11, 2025, were submitted and approved on the
22nd day of Janaury, 2026. 
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Tawanda Walker-Hall
Recording Secretary