PC Meeting Minutes 08.14.25
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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER 5750 W GLENN DRIVE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 AUGUST 14, 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 Edwin Nyberg, Vice Chair Tom Cole, Commissioner John Crow, Commissioner Bryan Hooper, Commissioner John Geurs, Commissioner Absent: Sergio Arellano, Commissioner Also Present: Randy Huggins, Jr., Director, Development Services James Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney Duane Hoskins, Principal Planner Joseline Castaneda, Planner Tawanda Walker-Hall, Administrative Support Supervisor 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chairperson Crow called for a motion to approve the workshop and meeting minutes of June 26, 2025. Motioned by Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg, seconded by Commissioner John Geurs to approve the workshop and meeting minutes of June 26, 2025. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg D R A F T Commissioner Tom Cole Commissioner John Crow Commissioner John Geurs Other: Commissioner Sergio Arellano (ABSENT) Commissioner Bryan Hooper (ABSENT) Passed Commissioner Hooper arrived at 6:06 p.m. a. Planning Commission Workshop and Meeting Minutes for June 26, 2025.. 4. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES There were none. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. CUP25-06, a request by Jessica Sarkissian on behalf of Upfront Planning and Entitlements, LLC, representing DCL Investments LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a health and fitness center in the SC (Shopping Center) zoning district. The site is located at the northeast corner of 59 th Avenue and Beardsley Road (20329 North 59th Avenue, Suite A5) and is in the Cholla District. Joseline Castaneda, Planner, presented CUP25-06. Applicant Jessica Sarkissian presented background information on tenant improvements, childcare, and addressing possible traffic concerns. Commissioner Crow inquired about the need for a conditional use permit for a site zoned C-2. Ms. Castaneda informed Commissioners that a conditional use permit is required for health and fitness centers regardless of size. Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing and called for a motion and vote. Motioned by Commissioner John Crow, seconded by Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg to approve CUP25-06. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg Commissioner Tom Cole Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Other: Commissioner Sergio Arellano (ABSENT) Passed Chief Deputy City Attorney Gruber actions for approval are final for CUP25-06, subject to an appeal being filed within 15 days. 2. *GPA25-02 & ZON25-04, a request by Kurt Waldier on behalf of Gilbert Blilie PLLC, representing Three Rocks Mining, requesting a Minor General Plan Amendment from Parks and Open Space (POS) and Low Density Residential 1-2.5 du/ac (LDR 2.5) to Heavy Industrial (HI) and rezone to Heavy Industrial (M-2) with Special Use Overlay for approximately 39 acres to expand an existing adjacent sand and gravel mining operation. The site is located between Bethany Home Road Alignment and Maryland Avenue Alignment, approximately 2500 feet from El Mirage Road, and is in the Yucca Council District. Duane Hoskins, Principal Planner, presented GPA25-02 & ZON25-04. Applicant, Kurt Waldier, on behalf of Gilbert Blilie PLLC, presented a summary of the overall purpose of the project. With no questions or comments. Chairperson Crow closed the public hearing and called for a motion and a separate vote on GPA25-02 and ZON25-04. Chairperson Crow called for a motion for GPA25-02. Motioned by Commissioner John Geurs, seconded by Commissioner Bryan Hooper to recommend approval of GPA25-02. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg Commissioner Tom Cole Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Other: Commissioner Sergio Arellano (ABSENT) Passed Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, stated the recommendation for approval of GPA25-02 will be forwarded to City Council for final action. Chairperson Crow called for a motion on ZON25-04. Motioned by Commissioner Tom Cole, seconded by Commissioner John Geurs to recommend approval of ZON25-04. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg Commissioner Tom Cole Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Other: Commissioner Sergio Arellano (ABSENT) Passed Chief Deputy City Attorney Gruber stated the recommendation for approval of ZON25-04 will be forwarded to City Council for final action. After the Commission voted on GPA25-04 and ZON25-04, Chairperson Crow received a yellow speaker card. Constituents inquired about what the intended use is after mining is completed. The applicant stated that in approximately 4–5 years, the property is intended to be rezoned for residential use. 6. OTHER BUSINESS There were none. 7. PLANNING STAFF REPORT There were none. 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 August 28th 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. Motioned by Chair Vern Crow, seconded by Commissioner John Crow to adjourn. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg Commissioner Tom Cole Commissioner John Crow Commissioner Bryan Hooper Commissioner John Geurs Other: Commissioner Sergio Arellano (ABSENT) Passed Chairperson Crow adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m. The Planning Commission meeting minutes of August 14, 2025, were submitted and approved on August 28, 2025. ____________________________________ Tawanda Walker-Hall Recording Secretary