PC Meeting Minutes 01.22.26
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D R A F T MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER 5750 W. GLENN DR. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 JANUARY 22, 2026 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 John Crow, Commissioner Sergio Arellano, Commissioner Bryan Hooper, Commissioner John Geurs, Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez, Commissioner Absent: Tom Cole, Commissioner Also Present: Duane Hoskins, Interim Deputy Director, Development Services James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney Alex Lerma, Senior Planner Christina LaVelle, Planner Joseline Castaneda, Planner Gurnoor Tschudy, Planner Tawanda Walker-Hall, Administrative Support Supervisor 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2025. Motioned by Commissioner Bryan Hooper, seconded by Commissioner Sergio Arellano to approve the meeting minutes of December 11, 2025. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Sergio Arellano Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez Passed 4. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES There were none. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. CUP25-15, a request by Talal Almotawaa on behalf of T&T Investment 2 LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Retail, Smoke and Vape Shop in the General Commercial (C-2) zoning district. The site is located at the northwest corner of 67th Avenue and Greenway Road (15410 North 67th Avenue, Suites 13-14) and in the Sahuaro District. Gurnoor K. Tschudy, Planner, presented CUP 25-15. Applicant, Talal Almotawaa, gave a presentation. Commissioner Crow asked why the business was operating without a license. The applicant advised that they owned other shops in Phoenix and that the procedures were different, and he was unaware of them. Commissioner Geurs and Hooper commented on the number of smoke shops in Glendale. Commissioner Johnson Vasquez asked what type of business was there before. After discussion, it was determined to be a church. With no additional comments, Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing for CUP25-15 and called for a motion. Motioned by Commissioner John Geurs, seconded by Commissioner Bryan Hooper to deny CUP25-15. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Sergio Arellano Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs NAY: Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez Passed Chief Deputy City Attorney Gruber's denial actions are final for CUP25-15, unless an appeal is filed within 15 days. 2. GPA25-03 & ZON25-05, a request by Yaron Hochdorf, YMH HOLDINGS 62ND LLC, for General Plan Amendment from General Commercial (GC) to High Density Residential 12 – 20 du/ac (HDR 20) and rezone from Multiple Residence (R-3) to Planned Area Development (PAD) approximately one acre, for residential development. The site is located south of Orangewood Avenue along 62 nd Avenue and is in the Ocotillo District. Joseline Castaneda, Planner, presented GPA25-03 & ZON25-05. Yaron Hochdorf, the applicant, gave a presentation on the property's history and the purpose of this request. With no public comments, Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing on GPA25-03 and ZON25-05 and called for a motion for GPA25-03. Motioned by Commissioner John Geurs, seconded by Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez to recommend approval of GPA25-03. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Sergio Arellano Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez Passed Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber's recommendation for approval of GPA25-03 will be forwarded to City Council for final action. Chairperson Crow called for a motion on ZON25-05. Motioned by Commissioner John Crow, seconded by Commissioner Sergio Arellano to recommend approval of ZON25-05. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Sergio Arellano Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez Passed Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber's recommendation for approval of ZON25-05 will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. 3. ZON25-06, a request by Jazzmine Clifton on behalf of Evergreen Devco, representing Daniel & Betty Jean Jarrell Trust, to rezone approximately 39 acres from Rural Residence (RR-45) to Planned Area Development (PAD) to allow for industrial development. The site is located south of the southwest corner of Peoria Avenue and Sarival Avenue and in the Yucca District. Alex Lerma, Senior Planner, presented ZON25-06. Commissioner Crow asked how the applicant addressed residents' concerns about traffic. Mr. Lerma advised that the concerns were received at the end of the citizen participation process; staff did not provide stipulations based on those concerns. Applicant representative Jazzmine Clifton gave a presentation and advised the commission that, at the neighborhood meeting, residents were informed about the plans to address traffic concerns. With no additional comments or questions, Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing for ZON25-06. Motioned by Commissioner Sergio Arellano, seconded by Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez to approve ZON25-06. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Sergio Arellano Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez Passed Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, stated the recommendation for approval of ZON25-06 will be forwarded to City Council for final action. 4. ZON25-07, a request by Caleb Weeks, on behalf of Bergin, Frakes, Smalley & Oberholtzer, PLLC, representing Woudenberg Properties, LLC, to rezone approximately 9.4 acres of real property from Rural Residence (RR-45) to Planned Area Development (PAD) to allow industrial/commercial uses. The site is located at the northwest corner of Reems Road and Myrtle Avenue in the Yucca District. Alex Lerma, Senior Planner, presented ZON25-07. Commissioner Crow inquired about the maximum lot coverage. Mr. Lerma advised that the proposed coverage is 60%, but at this point, the applicant does not have a specific end user. The site plan is conceptual. Applicant representative, Carolin Oberholtzer, gave a presentation. Commissioner Geurs asked about lighting and possible noise concerns. Ms. Oberholtzer advised that the requirements are documented in the PAD to address potential concerns. A resident expressed concerns about illegal activity, i.e., dumping, street racing, and vagrancy, in the area. Ms. Oberholtzer offered to speak with the resident after the meeting. With no additional comments, Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing and called for a motion on ZON25-07. Motioned by Commissioner John Crow, seconded by Commissioner John Geurs to recommend approval ZON25-07. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Sergio Arellano Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez Passed Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, stated the recommendation for approval of ZON25-07 will be forwarded to City Council for final action. 5. ZON25-08, a request by Brennan Ray, on behalf of Ray Law Firm, representing Circle K Stores, Inc., to amend the North 107 PAD (Planned Area Development) zoning to allow a stand-alone car wash use with ancillary vacuums. The site is located at the southwest corner of 107th Avenue and Northern Avenue and is in the Yucca District. Joseline Castaneda, Planner, presented ZON25-08. Applicant representative, Brennan Ray, gave a presentation. Commissioner Hooper asked why the Circle K car wash was closed. Mr. Ray advised that the Clean Freak brand has been acquired by Circle K, which is pairing car washes with existing convenience stores. Motioned by Commissioner Sergio Arellano, seconded by Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez to recommend approval of ZON25-08. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Sergio Arellano Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez NAY: Commissioner Bryan Hooper Passed Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, stated the recommendation for approval of ZON25-08 will be forwarded to City Council for final action. 6. ZON25-13, a request by Adam Baugh of Withey Morris Baugh, representing Peterson and Burge, LLC, for an amendment to the Talavi Planned Area Development (PAD). The site is located at the southeast corner of 59th Avenue and Bell Road (5825 W. Bell Road) and within the Sahuaro District. Christina LaVelle, Planner, presented ZON25-13. With no questions or comments. Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing and called for a motion on ZON25-13. Motioned by Commissioner Bryan Hooper, seconded by Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez to recommend approval of ZON25-13. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Sergio Arellano Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez Passed Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, stated the recommendation for approval of ZON25-13 will be forwarded to City Council for final action. 6. OTHER BUSINESS There were none. 7. PLANNING STAFF REPORT a. 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report Presented by: Alejandro Ramos, Associate Planner Mr. Hoskins introduced Associate Planner Ramos, who presented the 2025 annual report. Mr. Ramos summarized the annual report memorandum that the Commissioners received with their packet. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS There were none. 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were none. 10. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for February 26th at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center located at 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chaiperson called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motioned by Commissioner Bryan Hooper, seconded by Commissioner Sergio Arellano to adjourn the meeting. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Sergio Arellano Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Helena Johnson Vasquez Passed The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. The Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 22, 2026, were submitted and approved this 26th day of February, 2026. ____________________________________ Tawanda Walker-Hall Recording Secretary