Citizen Participation Final Report

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2021-12-02)

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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN 
 
 
COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING IS NECESSARY FOR APPROVAL 
OF YOUR PLAN 
DEVELOPMENT 
PROPOSAL  
HEARING 
REQUEST  
ADDRESS  
SR#  
DATE  
APPLICANT  
 
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DESCRIBE PUBLIC NOTICES, MEETINGS, RELATED OTHER PUBLICITY 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IDENTIFY WHO MAY WILL BE DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY AFFECTED BY YOUR 
PROPOSAL AND ANYONE WHO EXPRESSED INTEREST OR BELIEVE THEY WILL 
BE AFFECTED. 
 
 
 
 
 
Tolmachoff Sub
Preliminary Plat approval
NEC 75th Avenue & Bethany Home Road
SR21-0020
4/2/2021
EPS Group, Inc., on behalf of Beazer Homes, requests Preliminary Plat approval for a
proposed single-family residential subdivision on ±17.83-acres, located at the northeast corner
of 75th Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Glendale, AZ. Beazer Homes would like to
develop eighty (80), 45’ x 115’ single-family residential lots with a gross density of 4.48
dwelling units per acre.
We are submitting the Preliminary Plat request for the Property April 19, 2021.  We intend to
send out Notice of Neighborhood Meeting letters to required 300’ property owners and
stakeholders within 15 days of the Neighborhood Meeting, which is schedule for April 22,
2021. We are prepared to meet individually with any other stakeholders, neighbors, or
interested parties if requested, after sending the notification letter.  We will provide City Staff
with a completed Citizen Participation Report with the details and techniques used to involve
the public and provide a summary of concerns, issues and resolutions to these issues.
We will meet all County noticing requirements for the property, including letters to surrounding
property owners within 300’ of the Property and other interested stakeholders.  The City has
provided a list of Interested Parties, as well as identifying the following additional stakeholders:
-City of Glendale Mayor's Office                                 -Glendale City Council Office
-George Gehlert, Sr. Planning Prjct Mngr                   -Diana Figueroa, Admin. Sppt. Supervisor
6/25/2021
EPS Group, Inc., on behalf of Beazer Homes, requests Preliminary Plat approval for
a proposed single-family residential subdivision on ±20.09-gross acres, located at
the northeast corner of 75th Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Glendale, AZ.
Beazer Homes would like to develop 71, 45’ x 115’ and 60' x 115' single-family
residential lots with an overall gross density of 3.53 dwelling units per acre.
-Owners within the Griffin (north)                                 -Owners within the Tessara (west)
-Owners within the Desert Springs (east)                    -Owners within the Cobble Field (west)
Notice of the first Neighborhood Meeting was sent 15 day in advance to all
interested parties identified by the City of Glendale and to all the required property
owners within 300’ of the site. The meeting was held on April 22, 2021. In response
to neighborhood concerns, a second neighborhood meeting was held on 6/24. The
notices for the second meeting were also sent 15 days in advance to all interested
parties, owners within 300' of the site, and to all owners within the Griffin, Tessara,
Desert Springs, and Cobble Field neighborhoods.
EPS Group, Inc.
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IDENTIFY ANY CONCERNS THE ABOVE INDIVIDUALS MAY HAVE 
 
 
 
 
 
HOW WILL THEY BE PROIVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSAL 
WITH THE APPLICANT IF ISSUES OR QUESTIONS CONTINUE OR SUDENLY ARISE 
AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTER. 
 
 
 
 
 
HOW WILL THESE INDIVIDUALS BE INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES AFTER THE 
INITIAL CONTACT? 
 
 
 
 
 
HOW WILL YOU KEEP GLENDALE PLANNING STAFF UPDATED ON THE STATUS 
OF YOUR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION EFFORTS? 
 
 
 
 
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE / DATES OF COMPLETI0N 
Date CPP submitted to Planner  
Neighborhood Meeting date (if any)  
Distribution date of initial notices  
Number of weeks allowed for responses  
Cut-off date for responses  
Planned Submittal date of CPP Final Report  
 
The letter will provide residents with an opportunity to attend a Neighborhood Meeting on
Thursday, April 22, 2021. Additionally, we will respond via phone or email to all input and
comments we receive from parties affected by our application and will follow-up as necessary
to ensure proper responses are provided, and information is shared regarding the status of the
request to interested stakeholders.  We will provide the City with copies of our correspondence,
letters, and information shared.
We will also send notification to the surrounding property owners and interested parties as the
case nears the public hearing dates, which will give individuals an opportunity to review any
changes prior to the hearing.
We will provide the City with copies of our correspondence, letters, and information shared,
as well as a completed Citizen Participation Report with the details and techniques used to
involve the public and provide a summary of concerns, issues and resolutions to these issues.
04/02/2021
04/22/2021
04/7/2021
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05/19/2021
05/19/2021
In the first neighborhood meeting, strong concerns over the traffic impacts to the intersection of 74th Avenue and Claremont were
raised. Residents also felt that the 74th Ave access point should align with an existing street instead of the adjacent property
walls. Neighbors felt the proposed site density was too dense for the area in comparison to surrounding neighborhoods and didn't
like the row of houses proposed along 74th Avenue, which made the site have a "domino" effect and gave the site a closed off
feel, preventing surrounding neighbors from walking around and enjoying the new development. In response to the above
concerns, the development team redesigned the site by removing the eastern row of lots and added instead a large landscape
buffer along 74th Ave with a pedestrian connection to the main, public amenity. A landscape buffer and large, 60'- wide lots were
placed along the northern boundary against the undeveloped agricultural property. The 74th Ave entrance was also moved to
align with Rose Lane and Beazer Homes is seeking to help mitigate traffic on 74th Ave and Claremont by adding speed cushions.
The letters provided residents and interested parties with an opportunity to attend the
Neighborhood Meetings. Additionally, we responded via phone and email to all input and
comments received from parties affected by our application and will continue to follow-up as
necessary to ensure proper responses are provided. 
6/25/2021
& 6/24/2021
& 6/9/2021
8/6/2021
8/6/2021
Two signs will be posted to the property with the scheduled Planning Commission date, time,
and contact information to give individuals an opportunity to review the proposal and reach
out with any questions or concerns.
We have provided the City with copies of all correspondence, letters, and information shared,
as well as a completed Citizen Participation Report with the details and techniques used to
involve the public and provided a summary of concerns, issues and resolutions to these
issues.
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COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING IS NECESSARY FOR FINAL REPORT APPROVAL 
 
SUMMARY / FINAL REPORT 
Total individuals notified:  
Total Participants:  
CONCERNS, ISSUES, PROBLEMS EXPRESSED 
 
 
 
HOW CONCERNS WILL BE ADDRESSED? 
 
 
 
CONCERNS APPLICANT IS UNWILLING TO ADDRESS 
 
 
 
HOW THE PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVISED TO ADDRESS CONCERNS 
 
 
 
APPLICANT SIGNATURE AND DATE 
 
 
 
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: 
 NOTIFICATION AREA MAP 
 NOTIFICATION LETTER AND SITE PLAN 
 ANY OTHER NOTICES, MEETING INVITATIONS, SIGN-IN 
SHEETS (NONE). 
 LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN NOTIFICATION AREA. 
 “INTERESTED PARTIES” LIST PROVIDED BY PLANNING 
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FINAL 
REPORT 
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In the first neighborhood meeting, strong concerns over the traffic impacts to the intersection of 74th Avenue and Claremont were
raised. Residents also felt that the 74th Ave access point should align with an existing street instead of the adjacent property walls.
Neighbors felt the proposed site density was too dense for the area in comparison to surrounding neighborhoods and didn't like the
row of houses proposed along 74th Avenue, which made the site have a "domino" effect and gave the site a closed off feel,
preventing surrounding neighbors from walking around and enjoying the new development.
In response to the above concerns, the development team redesigned the site by removing the eastern row of lots and added
instead a large landscape buffer along 74th Ave with a pedestrian connection to the main, public amenity. A landscape buffer and
large, 60'- wide lots were placed along the northern boundary against the undeveloped agricultural property. The 74th Ave
entrance was also moved to align with Rose Lane.
To assist in mitigating the 74th Ave and Claremont concerns, Beazer Homes will provide speed cushions along 74th Ave. Beazer
maintains, however, that this is an existing condition and our traffic impacts do not warrant this improvement being a condition of
approval for the proposed preliminary plat.
As stated previously, the development team redesigned the site by removing the eastern row of lots and added instead a large
landscape buffer along 74th Ave with a pedestrian connection to the main, public amenity. A landscape buffer and large, 60'- wide
lots were placed along the northern boundary against the undeveloped agricultural property. The 74th Ave entrance was also
moved to align with Rose Lane.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION AREA 
NAME OF REQUEST: 
TOLMACHOFF SUBDIVISION 
LOCATION: 
Northeast corner of 75th Avenue and Bethany Home Road 
REQUEST: 
 
The applicant is requesting Planning Commission approval of a 
preliminary plat for an 80-lot subdivision composed of 45’ x 115’ size 
lots on approximately 17.83 acres.  
ZONING DISTRICT: R1-6 PRD (Planned 
Residential Development) 
COUNCIL DISTRICT: Yucca 
FORMAL APPLICATION SUBMITTED:  No.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROPERTY 
300’ REQUIRED 
NOTIFICATION AREA

APRIL 7, 2021 
 
Encl: Site Plan 
 
Exhibit (photograph) 
Notice of Neighborhood Meeting 
Josh Hannon 
EPS Group, Inc. 
1130 N Alma School Road, Suite 120 
Mesa, AZ 85201 
josh.hannon@epsgroupinc.com  
Subject: NEC 75th Avenue and Bethany Home Road 
Dear Neighbor: 
This letter is to inform you that I am applying for a Preliminary Plat application with the 
City of Glendale.  The property is generally located at northeast corner of 75th Avenue 
and Bethany Home Road in the Yucca District. 
Beazer Homes is seeking to develop this ±17.73-acre vacant property, zoned R1-6, into a vibrant 
residential community with 80 proposed 45’ x 115’ lots and a gross density of 4.48 dwelling units 
per acre. The subject site is conveniently located approximately 3-miles in between two major 
thoroughfares including Grand Avenue and the 101 Freeway. This infill development is also 
nestled in between existing single-family housing on the east, west, and south and is also adjacent 
to the Glendale Elementary School District #40. Independence High School is not far away, 
located less than half a mile away from the site. I have included a site plan and photograph with 
this letter for your review.   
A virtual neighborhood meeting will be held to discuss any questions or comments you may have 
regarding the proposed development. In order to meet social distancing requirements during this 
COVID-19 medical crisis, this meeting will be held electronically via GoToMeeting, a free online 
meeting service.  
THE ONLINE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE:  
Date:  
 
Thursday, April 22, 2021 
 
Time:  
 
6:00 P.M.  
Website: 
 
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/467143237   
Dial In: 
 
+1 (872) 240-3212 
Access Code: 
467-143-237 
Comments and questions will be accepted at this time. If you are unable to attend, please 
write, email, or call me at the contact information above. You may also contact George 
Gehlert with the City of Glendale at (623) 930-2597.   
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
Josh Hannon 
EPS Group, Inc.

N. 75TH AVE
W. BETHANY HOME RD
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APN: 102-07-629
TESSERA SUBDIVISION
ZONED: R1-7
APN: 144-03-170
BETHANY HERMOSA PARK
SUBDIVISION
ZONED: R1-6
APN: 144-02-015G
LONG MANYA J
DAVIE SUBDIVISION
ZONED: R1-6
APN: 144-21-565
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ZONED: R1-6
APN: 144-21-006F
HUNTER
WOODWORKS INC
CVS PHARMACY
ZONED: C-1
APN: 102-07-001C
TOLMACHOFF
ALEX M/PEARL
ZONED: C-O
APN: 102-07-001D
GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 40
ZONED: R1-6
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75th Avenue & Bethany Home Road
Glendale, Arizona
04.06.2021
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Neighborhood Meeting for NEC 75th Ave & Bethany Home Rd Attendees
GoToMeeting
Summary
Meeting Date
Meeting Duration
Number of Attendees
Meeting ID
April 22, 2021 5:45 PM MST
67 minutes
19 467-143-237
Details
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Time in Session (minutes)
+14804668784
5:59 PM
6:53 PM
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+16236933394
6:03 PM
6:09 PM
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Carly Guthrie
carly.guthrie@beazer.com
5:58 PM
6:53 PM
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Councilmember Joyce Clark
5:58 PM
6:53 PM
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DG
5:59 PM
6:53 PM
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Dave Smithwick  CASA
ds67888@gmail.com
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6:53 PM
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David Hewitt
david.hewitt@epsgroupinc.com
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6:53 PM
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George Gehlert
ggehlert@glendaleaz.com
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6:53 PM
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James Alexander
5:57 PM
6:53 PM
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Julian Cruz
5:55 PM
6:53 PM
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5:51 PM
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Larry Rovey
6:13 PM
6:53 PM
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Mary Kaye Wonner
6:01 PM
6:53 PM
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Natalie Griffin
natalie.griffin@epsgroupinc.com
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6:53 PM
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Rc
6:38 PM
6:53 PM
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Shannon
6:09 PM
6:52 PM
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Stephen Poole
6:05 PM
6:52 PM
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Terry Starr
6:20 PM
6:53 PM
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harry tolmachoff
hrtolmachf@aol.com
5:54 PM
6:53 PM
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ronald nunnally sr.
6:06 PM
6:53 PM
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Meeting Minutes 
 
Project Name: 75th Ave & Bethany Home Road 
 
Date: April 23, 2021 
Project No.: 
 20-1553 
 
 
By: 
Natalie Griffin  
 
 
EPS Group 
 
natalie.griffin@epsgroupinc.com 
 
Meeting Location:  Online  GoToMeeting 
 
Meeting Date: 
April 22, 2021 
Meeting Time:  
6:02  6:53 PM 
 
 
Development Team Attendees: 
James Alexander 
Beazer Homes 
james.alexander@beazer.com 
Julian Cruz 
Beazer Homes 
julian.cruz@beazer.com  
Carly Guthrie 
Beazer Homes 
carly.guthrie@beazer.com  
Natalie Griffin 
EPS Group, Inc 
natalie.griffin@epsgroupinc.com   
David Hewitt 
EPS Group, Inc 
david.hewitt@epsgroupinc.com    
 
 
Public Attendees: 
See attached attendance list. 
 
 
Meeting Summary: 
A neighborhood meeting was held at the above listed date, time and place to discuss a proposed 
Preliminary Plat request for a single-family residential development, located on the northeast corner 
of 75th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, within the City of Glendale. Natalie Griffin of EPS Group 
hosted the meeting and gave a PowerPoint presentation, which is included with this report. Following 
the presentation, a Question & Answer Session was in held in which members of the public were able 
to ask questions and give comments, to which the Development Team responded to. Th
comments and concerns are described below: 
➢ Lot and Home Sizes 
The proposed density did not receive public support and it was requested that the community match 
surrounding densities. The Development Team stated that the proposed lot sizes meet the criteria 
of the R1-6 PRD zoning designation, but will take the recommendation into consideration.  
➢ 
 
The proposed lot layout and circulation did not receive public support and it was requested that the 
developer incorporate curvilinear streets and/or cul-de-sacs. The Development Team stated that we 
will take the recommendation into consideration and we move forward with the design. 
➢ Traffic Impact to 75th Ave & Bethany Home Road Intersection 
The public warned the Development Team of already high volumes of traffic on this intersection as 
well as a high frequency of traffic accidents, which impact the surrounding neighborhoods when

Meeting Minutes 
 
Project Name: 75th Ave & Bethany Home Road 
 
Date: April 23, 2021 
Project No.: 
 20-1553 
 
 
By: 
Natalie Griffin  
 
 
EPS Group 
 
natalie.griffin@epsgroupinc.com 
traffic has to be detoured. They felt that an additional 78 lots would add to the volume of traffic and 
cause residents to use 74th Street. The Development Team has contracted with a Traffic Engineer and 
will work together with the City on analysis and mediation. 
➢ Traffic Impact to 74th Avenue 
The public warned the Development Team of already high volumes of traffic on 74th Avenue. While 
-of-way on 74th Avenue, the public 
felt this would cause problems when making turns onto/off of Claremont Ave, which would remain 
a half street. The Development Team has contracted with a Traffic Engineer and will work together 
with the City on analysis and mediation. 
Additionally, the public did not like the proposed Peck Street/secondary access which is 
perpendicular to two homes in the adjacent neighborhood. They suggested moving or eliminating 
the drive to prevent more people from using the road as a main point of access. The Development 
Team stated that we will take the recommendation into consideration and we move forward with 
the design.  
 
Conclusion:   
The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 PM when no other questions or comments were requested. Natalie 
Griffin gave EPS Group and Beazer Homes contact information so that attendees may reach out in the 
future. 
 
A copy of the PowerPoint presentation and Attendee List are attached. 
 
corrections or additions to be made, please contact the author.  These meeting notes shall become 
part of the project file.

Maricopa County GIO, Maricopa County
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6/3/2021  11:14:39 AM
75th Ave & Bethany Home Rd - Addt'l Interested Parties

June 10, 2021 
Encl: Site Plan Exhibit 
Notice of Second Neighborhood Meeting 
Josh Hannon 
EPS Group, Inc. 
1130 N Alma School Road, Suite 120 
Mesa, AZ 85201 
josh.hannon@epsgroupinc.com  
Subject: NEC 75th Avenue and Bethany Home Road 
Dear Neighbor: 
This letter is to inform you that I am re-applying for a Preliminary Plat application with the City 
of Glendale for the property generally located at the northeast corner of 75th Avenue and 
Bethany Home Road in the Yucca District. 
In response to feedback received from the first 4/22/21 Neighborhood Meeting and subsequent 
one-on-one discussions with other members of the public and City of Glendale, Beazer Homes is 
seeking to develop this ±17.73-acre vacant property, zoned R1-6, into a vibrant residential 
community with 71 proposed 45’ x 115’ and 60’ x 115’ lots and a gross combined density of 3.53 
dwelling units per acre. I have included a new site plan with this letter for your review. 
A second virtual neighborhood meeting will be held to discuss the new proposal and respond to 
any questions or comments you may have regarding development. In order to continue meeting 
social distancing requirements during this COVID-19 medical crisis, this meeting will be held 
electronically via GoToMeeting, a free online meeting service.  
THE ONLINE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE:  
Date:  
Thursday, June 24, 2021 
 
Time:  
6:00 P.M.  
Website: 
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/971920973 
Dial In: 
+1 (224) 501-3412 
Access Code: 971-920-973 
Comments and questions will be accepted at this time. If you are unable to attend, please write, 
email, or call me at the contact information above. You may also contact George Gehlert with 
the City of Glendale at (623) 930-2597.   
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
Josh Hannon 
EPS Group, Inc.

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Project Name: 75th Ave & Bethany Home Road 
 
Date: June 24, 2021 
Project No.: 
 20-1553 
 
 
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Project Name: 75th Ave & Bethany Home Road 
 
Date: June 24, 2021 
Project No.: 
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