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D R A F T
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5850 W. GLENDALE AVE.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301
JANUARY 13, 2022
6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Crow called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Vern Crow, Chair
Edwin Nyberg, Vice Chair
Tom Cole, Commissioner
John Crow, Commissioner
Martin Nowakowski, Commissioner
Warren Wilfong, Commissioner
Absent:
John Geurs, Commissioner (Excused)
Also Present: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Director
James Gruber, City Attorney
Edward Vigil, Senior Planner
Lisa D. Wilson, Recording Secretary
3.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chairperson Crow called for citizen comments. There were none.
4.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Chairperson Crow called for a motion.
Commissioner Cole made a motion to approve the December 2, 2021, Regular Meeting
minutes as revised,
Vice Chairperson Nyberg seconded the motion.
AYE:
Chair Vern Crow
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
Commissioner Tom Cole
Commissioner John Crow
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski
Commissioner Warren Wilfong
Other: Commissioner (Excused) John Geurs (ABSENT)
Passed
5.
WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES
Chairperson Crow called for Withdrawals and Continuances, there were none.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Chairperson Crow called for the public hearing items
1.
ZON21- 26 CROW 303 AZ REZONING: A request by Michael Buschbacher II, with Hunter
Engineering Inc., to rezone approximately 146 acres from RR-45 (Rural Residential) to PAD
(Planned Area Development) to allow a variety of mixed general commercial and industrial
land uses. The site is located at the southeast corner of Glendale Avenue and
Alsup Avenue and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Edward Vigil, Planner,
evigil@glendaleaz.com.
Mr. Edward Vigil provided Staff’s presentation.
Michael Buschbacher II, with Hunter Engineering Inc./Jack Herrill-Crow Holdings Industrial,
applicant, made a presentation
Chairperson Crow opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak
Commissioner Cole asked based on the Last name of the applicant if there was any relation
Known between the applicant and members of the commission.
Mr. Vigil indicated no relationship was known.
Commissioner Nowakowski asked what kind of business would be going into the buildings
G,F &E as well as traffic impact.
Planner Mr. Vigil indicated no specific business are in mind now, but they would comply with
the zoning requirements
Commissioner Crow inquired about the absence of the mailing labels from the CPP
notification.
Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Director, indicated the process is to have a blank page
indicating the list is not included.
Mr. Scott Johnson of Litchfield Park voiced his concerns about the impact the rezoning would
have on the roads and what improvements to the roads are being proposed.
He also had concerns about the effects on irrigation as well as what types of streetlamps
would be used.Mr. Johnson also indicated that the Signage of public notice had an error on it
in relation to annexation.
Applicant Buschbacher, indicated the sign did have an error that was corrected once he
became aware of it
Planner Vigil indicated the design review application would be submitted and at that time
what streetlights being used, irrigation specifics would be specified at that time, however the
Land development engineer did approve the conceptual plans
and any lights used would have to comply with city ordinance.
Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager, stated no impact to the irrigation to the Mr.
Johnson property. Ms. Perry also confirmed if Mr. Johnson could get updates on the design
review by staying in touch with the planning department.
Chairman Crow Called to close the public hearing.
Chairman Crow called for comment or discussions.
Vice Chair Nyberg questioned the error on the sign posted on the site as regarding supplying
the public with proper legal notification.
Attorney James Gruber indicated the intent to notify the public was complete with the sign
being posted on the correct property of discussion of the application.
Chairman Crow asked for any further discussion, there was none.
Chairman Crow called for a motion.
Commissioner Nowakowski made motion to approve ZON21- 26 CROW 303 AZ
REZONING subject to the stipulation as listed in the staff report.
Vice-Chair Nyberg Second the motion.
AYE:
Chair Vern Crow
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
Commissioner Tom Cole
Commissioner John Crow
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski
Commissioner Warren Wilfong
Other: Commissioner (Excused) John Geurs (ABSENT)
Passed
2.
Mr. Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated these recommendations would be
forwarded to the City Council for final action.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairperson Crow calls for other business
1.
ADOPTION OF THE 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP AND VOTING
MEETING SCHEDULE
Presented by: Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager
Ms. Perry requested a vote to finalize the schedule moving the meetings to the fourth
Thursday of the month with the second Thursday being used as needed.
Chairman Crow calls for questions and comments
Commissioner Nowakowski asked consideration to be given for Holiday specifically on
November 24th and December 22nd.
Vice Chair Nyberg wanted to confirm July be vacated unless there was an urgency.
Ms. Perry confirmed the holidays would be taken into consideration and with no meeting in
July however, there maybe a need to have two meetings in June depending on the volume
of cases.
Chairman Crow called for a motion to have the Planning Commission meeting on the 4th
Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm
Vice Chair Nyberg moved to adopt the meeting schedule of 2022 to the fourth Thursday
of the month at 6:00 pm with the modifications for July, November and December.
Commissioner Cole Second the motion,
AYE:
Chair Vern Crow
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
Commissioner Tom Cole
Commissioner John Crow
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski
Commissioner Warren Wilfong
Other: Commissioner (Excused) John Geurs (ABSENT)
Passed
8.
PLANNING STAFF REPORT
Chairperson Crow called for the Planning Staff Report
a.
Tabitha Perry, Interim Planning Manager assured the commission of the commitment to
excellence and would address the planners on verifying all agreed material are included in
the packets.
Commission Cole suggested return receipt or verification of delivery be investigated as a
confirmation of notification
Ms. Perry indicated she would have that investigated and report back.
9.
COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chairman Crow welcomed the new Recording Secretary Lisa Wilson
10.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled for February
24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 5850 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale,
Arizona, 85301.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Crow called for a motion to adjourn
Vice Chair Nyberg made a motion to adjourn and Commissioner Cole second, the motion
was approved unanimously
AYE:
Chair Vern Crow
Vice Chair Edwin Nyberg
Commissioner Tom Cole
Commissioner John Crow
Commissioner Martin Nowakowski
Commissioner Warren Wilfong
Other: Commissioner (Excused) John Geurs (ABSENT)
Passed
The Planning Commission meeting minutes of _______, 2022 were submitted and approved this ___
day of ________, 2022.
____________________________________
Lisa D. Wilson
Recording Secretary