PC Workshop Minutes 02.22.24
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D R A F T MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER 5750 W. GLENN DRIVE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 FEBRUARY 22, 2024 5:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Crow called the workshop to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Vern Crow, Chair Edwin Nyberg, Vice Chair Tom Cole, Commissioner John Crow, Commissioner John Geurs, Commissioner Martin Nowakowski, Commissioner Bryan Hooper, Commissioner Also Present: Tabitha Perry, Deputy Director, Development Services James Gruber, Chief Deputy. City Attorney (in at 5:35 p.m.) Tawanda Walker-Hall, Supervisor, Administrative Support 3. OTHER BUSINESS a. Discussion of Planning Commission 2024 Goals. 4. PLANNING STAFF REPORT Deputy Director, Tabitha Perry, informed the Commissioners this workshop is being held to establish 2024 Planning Commission goals for the calendar year followed by a public hearing to make a motion and a vote. Staff provided a memorandum with suggested goals, reiterating the purpose of this workshop is for the Commissioners at their discretion to create, edit, remove, and or discuss the desired goals. Ms. Perry outlined suggested goals and provided background on each. Chairperson Crow reminded the commissioners that the goals are not static, and items could be added. Commissioner Hooper inquired about how group homes are defined and future legislation. Ms. Perry advised the newly adopted Unified Development Code (UDC) has more regulations and noted new legislation may require text amendments in the future. Commissioner Nowakowski asked for future updates on accessory dwellings, expanded housing, and economic development within the city. Commissioner Cole and Chair Crow asked about House Bill 2570 and how it relates to the responsibilities of the commission. Staff asked to provide additional information on the bill, if available. Commissioners inquired how they could act as it relates to how this legislation could affect their role as the planning commission. Commissioners asked about the procedure to express support or opposition to bills. Staff informed the Commissioners that the Intergovernmental Department is following pending legislation. Staff stated that workshop training and more awareness of current legislation would be given. This will allow commissioners the opportunity to share their opinions on upcoming legislation. The City Attorney and Staff inform Commissioners that they may express their opinions on legislation as concerned citizens speaking on their own behalf. Chairperson Crow called for a vote to approve the 2024 goals. AYE: Chair Vern Crow Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg Commissioner Tom Cole Commissioner John Crow Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Martin Nowakowski Commissioner Bryan Hooper Passed 5. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Vice-chair Nyberg encouraged and requested refresher training later in the year. 6. NEXT MEETING The next regular public hearing meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for March 28th at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center located at 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg, seconded by Commissioner John Crow AYE: Chair Vern Crow Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg Commissioner Tom Cole Commissioner John Crow Commissioner John Geurs Commissioner Martin Nowakowski Commissioner Bryan Hooper Passed Chairperson Crow adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m. The Planning Commission meeting minutes of February 22, 2024, were submitted and approved the 28th day of March 2024. ____________________________________ Tawanda Walker-Hall Recording Secretary