PC Workshop & Meeting Minutes 08.22.2024

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2024-09-26)

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D R A F T
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CIVIC CENTER
5750 W. GLENN DR.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
AUGUST 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
Tawanda Walker-Hall, Administrative Support Supervisor
3.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
There were none.
  
 
4.
PLANNING STAFF REPORT
 
a.
ZTA24-XX COMMISSION INITIATIVE FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT, AMENDING SECTION
35.7. 002 B OF THE UDC (UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE). 
Commissioners gave staff a consensus to move forward with the text amendment.

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.
CITIZEN COMMENTS If citizens wish to speak on a matter concerning the Glendale Planning
Commission that is not on the printed agenda, please complete a Citizen Comments Card and
provide it to the designated staff person prior to the beginning of the meeting.  Once your name
is called by the Chairperson, please proceed to the podium and state your name and address
for the record.  Please limit your comments to a period of three minutes or less.
There were none.
  
 
6.
COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
There were none.
 
7.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for August 22nd at 6:00
p.m., in the Civic Center located at 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, Arizona, 85301.
 
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Crow adjourned the workshop at 5:34 p.m.
 
The Planning Commission meeting minutes of August 22, 2024, were submitted and approved on the
26th day of September, 2024. 
____________________________________
Tawanda Walker-Hall
Recording Secretary

D R A F T
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
CIVIC CENTER
5750 W. GLENN DR.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
AUGUST 22, 2024
6:00 P.M.
 
 
         
   
1.
CALL TO ORDER
 
2.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Crow called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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
Alex Lerna, Sr. Planner
Amy Schwenner , Planner
Tawanda Walker-Hall, Administrative Support Supervisor
3.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner John Crow, seconded by Commissioner Tom Cole to approve
the June 27, 2024 meeting minutes.  
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole 
 
Commissioner John Crow

Commissioner John Geurs 
 
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski 
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper 
Passed 
 
a.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2024
  
 
4.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
Deputy Director Perry informed Commissioners that the ZTA24-01 Variance Finding will be
presented at the September 26th public hearing. 
 
5.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
 
1.
*GPA22-08 and ZON22-18 - A request by Taylor C. Earl on behalf of Earl & Curley, P.C.,
representing Shamrock Land Holdings LLC, for a Minor General Plan Amendment from MDR
5 (Medium Density Residential 3.5 to 5.0 du/ac) to MHDR 12 (Medium-High Density
Residential 8.0 to 12.0 du/ac) and to Rezone approximately 6 acres of land from  R-3
(Multiple Residence- 3) to R-3 MH (Multiple Residence- 3, Mobile/Manufactured Home
Overly) to allow the expansion of the existing Shamrock Mobile Home Park.  The site is
located west of the southwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Glendale Avenue and is in the
Yucca District. 
Presented by: Alex Lerma, Senior Planner
The applicant presented a summary of the project providing additional details on the project.
  
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner Martin Nowakowski, seconded by Commissioner Tom Cole to
recommend approval of GPA22-08, as written. 
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole 
 
Commissioner John Crow 
 
Commissioner John Geurs 
 
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski 
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper 
Passed 
 
 
Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, recommendation for GPA22-09 will be forwarded to City
Council for final action.
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner Martin Nowakowski, seconded by Commissioner John
Crow to recommend approval of ZON22-18 subject to the stipulations outlined in the staff
report. 
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg

Commissioner Tom Cole 
 
Commissioner John Crow 
 
Commissioner John Geurs 
 
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski 
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper 
Passed 
 
 
Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, the recommendation for ZON22-18  will be forwarded to
City Council for final action.
 
2.
GPA22-09 & ZON22-17- A request by Taylor C. Earl on behalf of Earl & Curley, P.C.,
representing Shamrock Land Holdings LLC, for a Minor General Plan Amendment from MDR
5 (Medium Density Residential 3.5 to 5.0 du/ac) and OFC (Office) to CCC (Corporate
Commerce Center) and to Rezone approximately 17 acres of land from R-3 (Multiple
Residence- 3) to PAD (Planned Area Development) to allow the development of a gated
recreational vehicle resort community with onsite amenities.  The site is located at the
southwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Glendale Avenue and is in the Yucca District. 
Presented by: Alex Lerma, Senior Planner
The applicant presented a detailed presentation about the uniqueness of the project.  Also,
addressed Commissioners Cole, Hooper, and Geurs's concerns about traffic, length of stays,
and accessibility. 
  
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner Tom Cole, seconded by Commissioner John Crow to
recommend approval of GPA22-09, as written. 
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole 
 
Commissioner John Crow 
 
Commissioner John Geurs 
 
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski 
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper 
Passed 
 
 
Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, the recommendation for GPA22-09 will be forwarded to
City Council for final action.
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner Tom Cole, seconded by Commissioner John Geurs to
recommend approval of ZON22-17, subject to the stipulations outlined in the staff report. 
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole 
 
Commissioner John Crow 
 
Commissioner John Geurs 
 
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski

Commissioner Bryan Hooper 
Passed 
 
 
Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, the recommendation for ZON22-17 will be forwarded to
City Council for final action.
 
3.
*GPA23-05 & ZON23-07 - A request by Brian Greathouse, of Burch & Cracchiolo,
representing 101 W Healthcare Subsidiary, LLC for General Plan Amendment from BP
(Business Park) and PC (Planned Commercial) to EMU (Entertainment Mixed Use) and to
rezone the property from PAD (Planned Area Development) to PAD for approximately
nineteen (19) acres, to allow a mixed multifamily residential and commercial development.
The site is located north of the northwest corner of Glendale Avenue and 99th Avenue and is
in the Yucca Council District.
Presented by: Alex Lerma, Senior Planner
  
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner Martin Nowakowski, seconded by Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg to
recommend approval of GPA23-05, as written.  
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole 
 
Commissioner John Crow 
 
Commissioner John Geurs 
 
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski 
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper 
Passed 
 
 
Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, recommendation for GPA23-05 will be forwarded to City
Council for final action.
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner Martin Nowakowski, seconded by Commissioner Tom Cole to
recommend approval of ZON23-07 subject to the stipulation outlined in the staff report. 
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole 
 
Commissioner John Crow 
 
Commissioner John Geurs 
 
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski 
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper 
Passed

4.
ZON23-08 - A request by Ian Lang on behalf of SimonCRE JV Tucker IV, LLC, to amend the
existing Planned Area Development (PAD) landscaping and perimeter screening standards
by removing the 8-foot screen wall requirement adjacent to single-family residential zoned
properties in place of enhanced landscaped areas. The 7.46-acre site is located at the
southeast corner of 75 th Avenue and Glendale Avenue and is in the Ocotillo District.
Presented by: Alex Lerma, Senior Planner
Senior Planner Lerma addressed Commissioner Crow, Nowakoski, and Geurs's questions
about the types of landscaping to be used for this project.
The applicant gave a presentation, addressing the landscape concerns of the
Commissioners, providing background on communication with the residents about
landscaping.  
  
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner John Crow, seconded by Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg to
recommend approval of ZON23-08 subject tot he stipulations outline in the staff report.  
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole 
 
Commissioner John Crow 
 
Commissioner John Geurs 
 
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski 
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper 
Passed 
 
 
Chief Deputy, City Attorney Gruber, recommendation for ZON23-08 will be forwarded to City
Council for final action.
 
5.
CUP24-04 - A request by Brandy McCrea for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for massage
therapy services in the C-O (Commercial Office) zoning district. The site is located at the
southeast corner of 51st Avenue and Barbara Avenue, at 8751 North 51st Avenue Suite
120D, and is in the Cactus District.
Presented by: Amy Schwenner, Planner
The applicant made a brief statement; no questions from the Commission. 
  
 
 
Motioned by Commissioner John Crow, seconded by Commissioner Tom Cole to
recommend approval for CUP24-04 subject to the stipulation outlined in the staff report.  
 
AYE: Chair Vern Crow 
 
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg 
 
Commissioner Tom Cole 
 
Commissioner John Crow 
 
Commissioner John Geurs 
 
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski 
 
Commissioner Bryan Hooper 
Passed

6.
OTHER BUSINESS
There were none. 
 
7.
PLANNING STAFF REPORT
There were none. 
 
a.
This report allows the Staff of the Planning Division to update the Commission and the public.
The Commission is prohibited from discussing or acting on any of the items presented by the
Staff since they are not itemized on the Planning Commission Agenda.
 
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 September 26th  at
6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center located at 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, Arizona, 85301.
 
11.
ADJOURNMENT
 
The Planning Commission meeting minutes of August 22, 2024, were submitted and approved on the
26th day of September 2024. 
____________________________________
Tawanda Walker-Hall
Recording Secretary