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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 
FINAL REPORT - REVISED 
for Morrison – Cool Pools 
Application No.: CUP22-08 
 
COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING IS NECESSARY FOR FINAL REPORT APPROVAL. 
 
The Citizen Participation Final Report was prepared in accordance with the City of 
Glendale Citizen Participation Ordinance (CPO).  As prepared, the Final Report meets 
the City’s CPO requirements, and the recommended notification area as identified by the 
Planning Department.  In accordance with requirements of the CPO below is a summary 
of the Citizen Participation Final Report. 
 
SUMMARY / FINAL REPORT 
Total Individuals notified:  60 
Total Participants: 3 
CONCERNS, ISSUES, PROBLEMS EXPRESSED 
There were only two neighbors in attendance at the neighborhood meeting. Mr. and 
Mrs. Schuette, who live directly south of the Morrisons, and another neighbor would 
lives on Paradise Lane. Christina Levelle, Senior Planner, also attended the meeting.  
Taylor Earl, Attorney representing the Morrison’s, Aaron and Rebecca Morrison, and 
Ricardo Toris, from the development team also attended the meeting.  See attached 
Neighborhood Meeting Sign-In sheet.   
 
Mr. Taylor Earl, the attorney representing the Morrisons, used presentation boards to 
inform attendees of the location and nature and characteristics of the CUP proposal.  
The presentation was given in an informal manner, more like a conversation, allowing 
attendees the opportunity to ask questions throughout the individual presentation.  Mr. 
Earl provided an overview of the proposal, location of the home occupation, potential 
parking restrictions, intent of material storage, and operational characteristics.  
 
Below is a summary of the questions received and responses provided during and 
following the individual presentations. Responses were provided by Mr. Earl, Mr. Toris, 
and the applicant.  
 
In-person Neighborhood Meeting-November 14, 2022 
Questions: 
Responses: 
A comment was made by the neighbors 
directly behind the Morrison’s property: 
The use has been in existence for some 
time, and it has not affected us or our 
property.   
That’s what the Morrisons hope for.  They 
want to be good neighbors.  They want 
their business to not be noticed by their 
neighbors.  There are no business signs 
on the property and no customers come 
to the site. 
Morrison Cool Pools
Planner Approved:
August 26, 2024
CUP22-08

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A comment was made by the neighbor to 
the west: he did not realize the Morrison’s 
were operating a home-based business. 
It is very quiet and no concerns. 
The Morrisons were grateful for this 
comment, as they are also residents of 
the neighborhood and want to be good 
neighbors. 
A comment was made by the neighbor to 
the west that although not from this 
property, 
speeding 
vehicles 
are 
a 
problem 
along 
Paradise 
Lane. 
He 
inquired whether 4-way stop sign could 
be installed at Paradise Lane and 53rd 
Avenue. 
As noted, the speeding vehicles are not 
from the Morrisons’ employees rather are 
from others using Paradise Lane.  This 
request is something that needs to be 
brought to the City’s Police and Traffic 
departments.  The Police department can 
patrol/monitor 
speeds 
and 
cite 
as 
necessary.  The City’s Transportation 
department can determine if a 4-way stop 
intersection is warranted at this location. 
Suggested they contact the City. 
A comment was made by the neighbor to 
the west: Can a speed bump be installed 
on Paradise Lane to reduce speeds. 
This request is something that needs to 
be made to the City’s Traffic department.  
We are not sure what policies may exist 
for speed bumps on collector streets.  
This is something that will require 
contacting the City. Suggested they 
contact the City. 
A comment was made by the neighbor to 
the west: I have never had a problem with 
this use. It is quiet, not loud, no noise.  He 
is supportive of the request. 
Great.  Thank you. 
 
Phone Call Received-November 2, 2022 
On November 2, 2022, the office of Earl & Curley received a call from Ms. Stenger.  Mr. 
Ricardo Toris, the applicant’s representative and principal planner on the case, 
provided Ms. Strenger information about the request, walked her through the proposal, 
and gave a summary of the request. Ms. Stenger asked the following questions:  
 
Questions: 
Responses: 
Concerned with employee parking on 
street (53rd Avenue). 
Mr. Toris stated the Morrisons, as part of 
the Conditional Use Permit approval, will 
require all employee parking to be on-
site. We are aware of this valid concern, 
and it will be addressed.  
Asked about what type of chemicals 
would be stored on-site and quantities. 
Mr. Toris stated the types of chemicals 
are: 
 Chlorine tablets 
 Muriatic acid. 
 Liquid chlorine (sodium chloride). 
 Shock (trichlor or dichlor)  
 Sodium Bicarbonate

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 Soda Ash 
 Salt (pool salt). 
 
Any chemical type and quantities must 
be approved and regulated by the City’s 
Fire Department and Building Safety 
regulation and requirements. 
Concerned with employee parking and 
traffic with nearby school located at NEC 
55th Avenue and Paradise Lane. 
While the current parking situation is on-
street parking, the Morrisons will be 
changing this condition as part of the 
Conditional Use Permit approval and 
requiring all employee parking to be on-
site.  This would eliminate on street 
parking. 
Commented that the school buses use 
53rd Avenue as the main street to get to 
the nearby school west of 53rd Avenue. 
While the current parking situation is on-
street parking, the Morrisons are willing to 
accept a stipulation as part of the 
Conditional Use Permit approval that 
requires all employee parking to be on-
site.  This would eliminate on street 
parking. 
Mr. Toris asked Ms. Stenger if the vehicular parking were to be removed from the 
street would she be okay with the use and request.  Ms. Stenger responded yes. 
Mr. Toris asked Ms. Stenger if the chemicals and quantities on the property complied 
with the City’s requirements and the City’s Fire Department rules and regulations 
would she be okay with the chemicals being stored and kept on-site. Ms. Stenger 
responded in the affirmative, so long as the chemicals, location, and quantities on the 
property complied with the City’s requirements and the City’s Fire Department rules 
and regulations. 
Ms. Stenger commented that if the employees parked on only one side of the street 
that would be better than parking on both sides. 
Ms. Stenger commented that it’s nice that they are keep the gate closed. 
 
 
HOW CONCERNS WILL BE ADDRESSED? 
Prior to commencing this application, the Morrisons stored routine pool chemicals on 
the property, which the technicians would pick up to use in servicing clients’ houses. 
As part of this application process, the Morrisons commissioned a consultant to study 
the safety of such storage. In that report, the consultant concluded that such storage 
was in compliance with the associated fire code regulations.  
 
However, after further discussions with the City, the Morrisons have agreed to simply 
eliminate all hazardous chemical storage on the property. The technicians will now pick 
up such chemicals from the supplier directly. Thus, our proposal no longer includes 
any storage of hazardous pool chemicals. This is another example of the 
accommodations the Morrisons have made to ensure this use is protective of the 
residential character of the area.

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CONCERNS APPLICANT IS UNWILLING TO ADDRESS 
The Morrison understand this is a Conditional Use Permit request for a Home 
Occupation.  They understand that there are stipulations and requirements which must 
be adhered to. The Morrisons have revised their request and have agreed to eliminate 
all hazardous chemical storage on the property. The Morrison’s proposal no longer 
includes any storage of hazardous pool chemicals. 
 
As detailed above, the Morrisons have addressed each of the concerns raised about 
their proposal.  
 
HOW THE PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVISED TO ADDRESS CONCERNS 
After further discussions with the City, the Morrisons have agreed to eliminate all 
hazardous chemical storage on the property. The technicians will now pick up such 
chemicals from the supplier directly. The Morrison’s proposal no longer includes any 
storage of hazardous pool chemicals. And employee parking will be located on site.  
 
APPLICANT SIGNATURE AND DATE 
      
                     July 15, 2023; Revised 8/23/2024 
 
Between November 14, 2022, and today’s date, August 23, 2024, there have been no 
other concerns, issues or problems expressed by any of the participating individuals.  
Since there were no concerns, issues, or problems raised by the adjacent property 
owners and other interested individuals, there was no need to hold a 2nd meeting to 
address public concerns.   
 
Should any adjacent property owners and/or other interested individuals raise any 
concern between now and the hearings, the Project Team will make every effort to 
address those concerns in the appropriate manner, such as but not limited to, personal 
visits, phone calls, or other acceptable means.  Members of the Project Team are 
committed to working with the City of Glendale, surrounding neighbors, and any 
interested parties to ensure the compatibility and success of this application.  
 
This concludes the Citizen Participation Final Report for the proposed Morrison Home 
Occupation II-Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 5235 W. Paradise Lane.  
 
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: 
 NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 NOTIFICATION LETTER AND SITE PLAN 
 ANY OTHER NOTICES, MEETING INVITATIONS, SIGN-IN SHEETS. 
 LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN NOTIFICATION AREA. 
 “INTERESTED PARTIES” LIST PROVIDED BY PLANNING DIVISION. 
 “ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATIONS” LIST PROVIDED BY PLANNING DIVISION.

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 LIST OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOC., REGISTERED 
NEIGHBORHOODS; AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES WHO WILL 
BE INCLUDED IN THE PLAN. 
 NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION OF MAILING AFFIDAVIT. 
 LIST OF ADDRESSES OF NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION 
LETTERS WHICH WERE RETURNED, AND IF POSSIBLE, THE 
REASON FOR THE RETURN.

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NOTIFICATION AREA MAP

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NOTIFICATION LETTER and SITE PLAN

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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SIGN-IN SHEET

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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING

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LIST OF ADDRESSES OF NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION LETTERS WHICH 
WERE RETURNED, AND IF POSSIBLE, THE REASON FOR THE RETURN 
 
There were no returned envelopes.