Citizen Participation Final Report
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FINAL REPORT Project Name: T&T Investment 2 LLC Conditional Use Permit Project Location: 15410 N 67th Ave., Ste. 13–14, Glendale, AZ 85306 Case Number: CUP25-15 Applicant: Talal Almotawaa on behalf of T&T Investment 2 LLC Date: 11/12/2025 Project Description The proposed project involves a Conditional Use Permit request to allow the operation of a smoke and vape shop located at 15410 N 67th Ave., Suites 13–14, Glendale, AZ 85306. The business will offer retail sales of tobacco products, vape accessories, and related merchandise in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The intent of the project is to repurpose existing commercial tenant space to serve adult customers within a controlled, age-restricted retail environment. Public Notification Technique Notification letters were mailed to all property owners, registered neighborhoods, and interested parties within the required notification area, following the instructions and approval of the assigned project planner. A copy of the approved notification letter is included in this plan. Notification Details a. Notification Area Map: The notification area map provided by Planning is attached. All property owners within this boundary were mailed notification letters regarding the proposed use and required Conditional Use Permit application. b. Homeowners Associations / Registered Neighborhoods: All applicable Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and registered neighborhoods provided by the Planning Department were included in the notification mailing c. Interested Parties: Individuals and groups listed on the “Interested Parties” list provided by the Planning Department were included in the notification mailing. d. Additional Notification List: Any additional individuals or companies provided by Planning were also notified. A complete list of names and addresses is attached. Planner Approved November 19, 2025 Individuals Expressing Interest By the end of the comment period, no individuals or groups had reached out to the applicant to express interest or concern regarding the proposed use and the Conditional Use Permit application. The applicant is committed to maintaining open communication with neighbors and the community. The smoke shop will implement appropriate security and safety measures, including strict ID verification for all purchases, compliance with age restrictions, and installation of security cameras for monitoring the premises. Communication with Planning Department The applicant has maintained regular communication with the assigned project planner throughout the Citizen Participation process, and the Conditional Use Permit process. Schedule for Citizen Participation Plan Task Target Date Submit CP Plan to Project Planner October 15, 2025 Mail Approved Notification Letters October 28, 2025 Citizen Input Period October 28, 2025 – November 11, 2025 Submit Citizen Participation Final Report November 12, 2025 The goal is to complete all participation steps in preparation for the January 2026 Planning Commission Hearing. Attachments - Complete Property Owner Mailing List - Approved Notification Letter with the Notification Area Map - Responses received by Project Planner. Notification Letter Talal Almotawaa 15410 N. 67th Ave., Suites 13–14, Glendale, AZ 85306. Phone: 602-930-6068 Email: theholysmokeshop@gmail.com SUBJECT: CUP25-15 – Retail, smoke and vape shop. Dear Neighbor: This letter is to inform you that I am applying for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application with the City of Glendale, AZ. This application is to allow a retail smoke and vape shop at the property located at 15410 N. 67th Ave., Suites 13–14, Glendale, AZ 85306. The property is in the Sahuaro District. I am writing to formally describe and submit details regarding the proposed project which involves the opening of a retail smoke and vape shop at the above-mentioned address. The location is zoned C-2 (General Commercial) and is within an existing commercial building. Per the C-2 zoning, the retail smoke and vape shop requires a CUP application. I am submitting the application to obtain approval to operate in accordance with the local zoning regulations and business license requirements. I have included a site plan, and the Notification area map with this letter for your review. You may reach me directly at theholysmokeshop@gmail.com or 602-930-6068. You may also contact Gurnoor Kaur Tschudy, Planner for the City of Glendale at 623-930-2597 or GTschudy@glendaleaz.com. Comments must be received by November 11, 2025. If you are interested in receiving further notification regarding this application, please use the QR code provided below to sign up. Properties in the Standard Notification area as shown in the attached Notification Area Map will be automatically notified and do not need to sign up. Site Plan showing the location of suites 13 and 14. Notification Area Map. Responses received by Project planner.