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105 3 APPROVED 19 Nov 2021 City of Glendale Planning Division 7409.9.2915568.3 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FINAL REPORT CENTERLINE ON GLENDALE PROPOSED MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING Vacant (Agricultural) Property Surrounding Southeast Corner of 67th Avenue and Glendale Avenue Applicant: Gorman & Company Prepared by: Gammage & Burnham 40 North Central Avenue, 20th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85004 Tel: (602) 256-4422 Fax: (602) 256-4475 Contact: Stephen Anderson First Submittal: October 15, 2021 Final Submittal: November 15, 2021 GPA21-11 and ZON21-27 7409.9.2915568.3 1. Brief Description of Proposed Project On behalf of Gorman & Company (“Applicant”), this Citizen Participation Plan documents the implementation of public outreach for a proposed Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezoning (“Application”). The Applicant intends to develop an affordable housing community on 14.635 gross acres of vacant agricultural land surrounding the southeast corner of 67th Avenue and Glendale Avenue (the “Property”). The vicinity map is attached in Tab A. The Applicant is requesting a Minor General Plan Amendment to designate the Property Downtown Mixed Use (DMU), as opposed to the current High Density Residential 12-20 du/acre. Second, the Applicant is seeking to rezone the Property from R-4 Multifamily to Planned Area Development (“PAD”). 2. Describe Public Notices, Meetings, Related Other Publicity A project notification list has been created that includes property owners within 500 feet of the subject site. This list has been derived from public records on file with the Assessor’s Office of Maricopa County. Please see Tab B for the mailing labels that were generated for this public outreach effort. A copy of the draft notification letter is provided for the City’s review, attached as Tab C. Public notification will be done through mailing notifications via the US Postal Service and a neighborhood meeting. The Neighborhood and Notification Area map is attached below as Tab D. 3. Identify Who May/Will Be Directly and Indirectly Affected by Your Proposal and Anyone Who Expressed Interest or Believes They Will Be Affected Notification was sent to all parties who may be affected including: property owners within 500 feet, Home Owners Associations, Registered Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Leaders, and additional interested parties who directly or indirectly expressed interest or concern. During the course of the public participation process, the Applicant will maintain a list of individuals expressing comments and concerns and the Applicant will provide a written response in consideration of each public comment. 4. Identify Any Concerns the Above Individuals May Have The Applicant and development team have thoughtfully contemplated the project from the perspective of individuals affected or otherwise interested, as well as some of the concerns these individuals may have. At this time, the Applicant is not aware of any apparent development issues. However, any concerns or issues which may arise from public participation will be recorded and addressed as necessary in the Citizen Participation Plan. 5. How Will They Be Provided an Opportunity to Discuss the Proposal with the Applicant If Issues or Questions Continue or Suddenly Arise After Distribution of the Notification Letter. Following the initial filing notification, interested parties and residents within 500 feet of the Property received a notification of application for review and comment. Individuals are free to call the Applicant or the City of Glendale Planning Division at any time during the application review process. A public neighborhood meeting was held to 7409.9.2915568.3 2 inform the area stakeholders about the development proposal and to provide an opportunity for citizen comments and / or ask questions regarding the project. The Project site will have notice signs posted as required to inform residents of the proposal and public hearing dates. Public notices will be mailed, and published to notify residents of Planning Commission and City Council hearing dates. 6. How Will These Individuals be Informed of Any Changes After the Initial Contact? Should any material changes or amendments to the proposed development occur after the Applicant’s initial notice of filing has been mailed to residents and interested parties (“affected parties”), the affected parties will be informed of those changes during the neighborhood meeting and will be given opportunities to comment or ask questions regarding the project. If any such changes occur after the neighborhood meeting, the Applicant will contact the affected parties by letters, phone calls, personal visits or a meeting (if necessary). 7. How Will You Keep Glendale Planning Staff Updated on the Status of Your Citizen Participation Efforts? The Applicant will inform the Glendale Planning Staff of the status of their Citizen Participation efforts via phone calls and e-mails as needed, and through the Citizen Participation Final Report. SUMMARY/FINAL REPORT The Applicant hosted a virtual neighborhood meeting via Zoom on November 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. and ended at 7:10 p.m. Three residents attended. The Applicant provided a presentation on the project and then took questions from the audience. The attendees had questions about the construction timeline, square footage of the apartments, and whether the development would be a Section 8 project. The Applicant answered all questions and provided their contact information for residents to continue to reach out with questions and/or comments. See Tab E for screen captures taken throughout the meeting. 8. Concerns, Issues, Problems Expressed The Applicant did not receive any questions or comments prior to the neighborhood meeting. During the neighborhood meeting, attendees asked questions about construction timeline, square footage of the apartments, and whether the development would be a Section 8 project. Stakeholders have not expressed any concerns, issues or problems. 9. How Concerns Will Be Addressed Stakeholders have not expressed any concerns, issues or problems. 10. Concerns Applicant Is Unwilling to Address Stakeholders have not expressed any concerns, issues or problems. The Applicant was pleased to answer all questions asked during the neighborhood meeting. 7409.9.2915568.3 3 11. How the Proposal Has Been Revised To Address Concerns Stakeholders have not expressed any concerns, issues or problems. 12. Implementation Schedule / Dates of Completion Below is a rough estimate of the project schedule as it relates to public involvement and citizen participation: 1. Pre-application submitted 09/27/2021 2. Submit Citizen Participation Plan for approval 10/15/2021 3. Distribution of Initial Notices 10/25/2021 4. Number of weeks allowed for responses 2 weeks 5. Cut-off date for responses 2 wee ks after completion of the neighborhood meeting (11/17/2021) 6. Est. Submittal Date of Citizen Participation Final Report At least 1 week prior to Planning Commission Hearing 7409.9.2915568.3 4 EXHIBITS Tab A – Vicinity Map Tab B – Mailing Notification List Tab C – Draft Notification Letter Tab D – Neighborhood and Notification Area Map Tab E – Screen Captures from 11/03/2021 Neighborhood Meeting 2915568.1 Tab A Vicinity Map 2915568.1 VICINITY MAP 2915568.1 Tab B Mailing Notification List *THIS PAGE WAS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK* *THIS PAGE WAS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK* *THIS PAGE WAS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK* *THIS PAGE WAS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK* *THIS PAGE WAS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK* 2915568.1 Tab C Draft Notification Letter 2915568.1 GAMMAGE & BURNHAM, PLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 40 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE 20TH FLOOR PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85004 October 25, 2021 Re: Centerline on Glendale Application for Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezoning to PAD SR21-0197 Notice of Filing and Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Invitation Dear Property Owner or Interested Party: This firm represents Gorman & Company (“Applicant”), a nationally recognized housing developer committed to community revitalization and stability. Since 1984, the Applicant has developed thousands of dwellings across the country for communities in need of reasonable/fair housing opportunities. Working with the City of Glendale, the Applicant is excited to develop the approximately 14.635 gross acre, vacant property surrounding the southeast corner of 67th Avenue and Glendale Avenue (the “Property”) into a high-quality housing development that will fulfill the City’s need for more affordable housing. (See Attached: Property Location Map) The Property is currently designated in the City of Glendale’s General Plan for “High Density Residential 12-20 dwelling units per acre” and is zoned R-4 (Multiple Residence) district for a high-density urban style of development. In addition, the Property is located within the “Market Area” of the City’s Centerline Overlay District, which would allow buildings up to 50 feet in height and a density of 25 dwelling units per acre. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that we recently filed an application (SR21-0197) with the City of Glendale (“City”) for a Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezoning of the Property to make this proposed housing opportunity possible. The Applicant is proposing to develop 368 units on the Property, resulting in a density of 25.14 dwelling units per acre, which just barely exceeds the Centerline Overlay District’s density allowance (25 dwelling units per acre). Additionally, the Applicant is proposing to develop three (3) and four (4) story residential buildings at 40 and 60 feet in height, respectively. Since the Centerline Overlay District only allows for buildings 50 feet in height and 25 dwelling units per acre, the Applicant is seeking to rezone the Property from R-4 to Planned Area Development (PAD) to allow for this minor increase in height and density. (See Attached: Proposed Site Plan) This letter is being sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the Property and additional persons at the request of the City of Glendale Planning Department. We are required to use the Maricopa County Assessor’s Tax Parcel information to create our mailing notification list for owners of property location within the notification area. If you know a neighbor who did not receive notice or if you have sold this property in the interim, please forward this correspondence to the neighbor or current property owner. TELEPHONE (602) 256-0566 FACSIMILE (602) 256-4475 ___________________ WRITER’S DIRECT LINE (602) 256-4446 2915568.1 I have included a site plan with this letter for your review. A virtual neighborhood meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. If you have any concerns or questions for the Applicant, please call me at (602) 256-4446 or e-mail me at dnewcombe@gblaw.com. You are invited to attend a virtual neighborhood meeting: Centerline on Glendale PAD and General Plan Amendment Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom https://www.gblaw.com/gorman/ Instructions to join the Zoom meeting: 1. Type in the Zoom meeting address listed above. 2. Fill out the registration form that appears. This is a virtual sign in sheet that must be filled out prior to joining the meeting. If you do not complete this form, you will NOT be able to join the meeting. 3. Submit the form and join the meeting! The meeting registration form will be shared with the City and will also be used to keep you informed of future meetings and hearings via e-mail, as well as traditional mail. At the beginning of the meeting, we will provide a brief overview of the meeting procedures and instructions for asking questions. You may also make your opinions known to the City of Glendale by contacting Alex Lerma, the Planner Project Manager, at (623) 930-2810 or alerma@glendaleaz.com. Your comments will be made part of the case file. Sincerely, GAMMAGE & BURNHAM By Dennis M. Newcombe Senior Land Use Planner Enclosures: Property Location Map (See Tab A of Citizen Participation Plan) Proposed Site Plan Aerial Map 67TH AVENUE SUBJECT PROPERTY 2915568.1 Tab D Neighborhood and Notification Area Map 2915568.1 NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION AREA NAME OF REQUEST: CENTERLINE ON GLENDALE LOCATION: VACANT PROPERTY SURROUNDING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 67TH AVENUE AND GLENDALE AVENUE REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a Minor General Plan Amendment from HDR 12-20 to Downtown Mixed Use and a Rezoning from R-4 to PAD. ZONING DISTRICT: R-4 / Centerline Overlay District COUNCIL DISTRICT: Ocotillo FORMAL APPLICATION SUBMITTED: TBD 7409.9.2915568.3 2 Tab E Screen Captures from 11/03/2021 Neighborhood Meeting