Citizen Participation Final Report

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2020-05-07)

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CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION
FINAL REPORT
GREULICH'S AUTOMOTIVE
Maricopa County Assessor's Parcel No. 200-49-883
Northwest Corner of Bell Road & 51st Avenue
Case No. CUP20-03
Prepared By:
Benjamin W. Graff, Esq.
Quarles & Brady LLP
2 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Submitted to:
City of Glendale
Planning Department
5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 212
Glendale, AZ 85301
Application Submittal Date: January 17, 2020
First CPP Revision Date: February 12, 2020
Second CPP Revision Date: February 25, 2020
Final Report Submittal Date: March 23, 2020

Benjamin W. Graff
Direct Dial: (602) 229-5683
E-Mail: Benjamin.Graff@Quarles.com
Renaissance One
Two North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2391
602.229.5200
Fax 602.229.5690
www.quarles.com
Attorneys at Law in
Chicago
Indianapolis
Madison
Milwaukee
Naples
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Tampa
Tucson
Washington, D.C.
I.
Project Description
The law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP represents Stormy Holdings 13, LLC ("SH13" or
the "Applicant"), in regard to its request for a Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") to allow a
neighborhood automotive service facility operated by Greulich's Automotive, a local Arizona
company. Per Glendale Zoning Ordinance Section 5.754, Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit,
the C-2 District allows "Minor Auto Repair" with the acquisition of a Conditional Use Permit.
The Property is located at the Northwest corner of Bell Road and 51st Avenue, Maricopa
County Assessor's Parcel No. 200-49-883 (the "Property") and located within the 51 Campana
Planned Area Development ("51 Campana PAD") zoning district, which chiefly supports General
Commercial ("C-2") district uses according to the City of Glendale Planning and Development
Department. See Aerial Maps Attached at Tab A. The Property is an approximately 0.92 gross
acre vacant site and located within the larger +/-20.28 acre Planned Area Development area
referred to as "51 Campana PAD." The proposed auto-services building is an appropriate use for
the Property as it supports a local business, provides far less traffic flow, allows opportunities for
employment, and provides a neighborhood service.
II.
Overview of Citizen Participation Plan and Notification Letter
The Planning Department determined that a notification letter was the most appropriate
public notification technique for this proposal and City staff did not require a neighborhood
meeting. Notification letters were mailed out on March 3, 2020 to all property owners located
within 300’ of the Property as well as any identified “Interested Parties” and Additional
Notification addresses identified by City staff. Given the project's distance from
neighborhood/residential uses, City staff did not identify any Home Owners' Associations which
need to be notified. Please see Confirmation of Mailing, Notification Letter, and Notification
Exhibits Attached at Tab B, Notification Area and Mailing Labels Attached at Tab C, and Full
Notification List Attached at the Appendix. The Applicant is also in coordination with the other
developers within 51 Campana PAD to ensure consensus in the development process. The
Applicant is in continual discussions regarding the adjacent access drives as part of the overall 51
Campana PAD development plan.

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III.
Concerns, Issues, and Problems Expressed from Community
As of March 23, 2020, the Applicant has not received any comments or correspondence
from the public, therefore, no additional revisions aside from revisions from the City of Glendale
have been addressed. It is our understanding the City of Glendale has not received any comments
or correspondence from the public on this case. If any comments or concerns are expressed by the
public in regard to this case, the Applicant will be sure to address the issues with the individual(s)
and inform the City of Glendale assigned Project Planner for this project.
IV.
Update Notification - Public
If major changes are made to the application prior to the hearing date, all persons listed on
the mailing list will be notified by an additional letter sent by first class mail.
V.
Update Notification - Staff
Should any issues arise during the application process the Applicant will contact the City
of Glendale assigned Project Planner for this project. It is our understanding the Applicant will
post a sign notification near the property, and the City of Glendale will send out hearing
notifications, post in the newspaper of general circulation of the area, and to nearby property
owners, interested parties list, and additional parties at least 15 days before the May 7, 2020
Planning Commission hearing where this case will be heard.
VI.
Final Dates/Schedule:
•
Submit Citizen Participation Plan to City for Review
•
Submit Citizen Participation Plan Revisions
•
Mail Notification Letters
•
Deadline to Receive Comments
(17 Days to Allow Public Comment)
•
Submit Citizen Participation Plan Final Report
•
City of Glendale Sends Notifications and Applicant
Posts Signs for Upcoming Planning Commission
Public Meeting
•
Glendale Planning Commission Public Meeting
January 17, 2020
February 25, 2020
March 3, 2020
March 20, 2020
March 23, 2020
April 16, 2020
May 7, 2020

TAB A

APN: 200-49-883
NWC OF BELL ROAD & 51ST AVENUE
AERIAL MAP

APN: 200-49-883
NWC OF BELL ROAD & 51ST AVENUE
ZONING MAP
PAD: PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT
NO OVERLAY DISTRICTS
ZONING HISTORY CASE NOS. ZON16-02, ZON-18-15

APN: 200-49-883
NWC OF BELL ROAD & 51ST AVENUE
GENERAL PLAN
Planned Commercial

APN: 200-49-883
NWC OF BELL ROAD & 51ST AVENUE
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT – CHOLLA
COUNCILMEMBER LAUREN TOLMACHOFF

APN: 200-49-883
NWC OF BELL ROAD & 51ST AVENUE
PHOTOGRAPHIC ELEVATIONS

TAB B

Benjamin W. Graff
Direct Dial: (602) 229-5683
E-Mail: Benjamin.Graff@Quarles.com
Renaissance One
Two North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2391
602.229.5200
Fax 602.229.5690
www.quarles.com
Attorneys at Law in
Chicago
Indianapolis
Madison
Milwaukee
Naples
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Tampa
Tucson
Washington, D.C.
March 3, 2020
Re:
Stormy Holdings 13, LLC: Approximate 0.92-acre land located at the Northwest
corner of Bell Road and 51st Avenue (Maricopa County Assessor's Parcel No.
200-49-883); Case No. CUP20-03
Dear Property Owner or Neighborhood Leader:
Our firm represents Stormy Holdings 13, LLC ("SH13") in regard to the property located
at the Northwest corner of Bell Road and 51st Avenue (Maricopa County Assessor's Parcel No.
200-49-883) (the "Property") as shown on the attached aerial map. The purpose of this letter is to
inform you we have recently filed a Conditional Use Permit application to locate a Greulich's
Automotive in one of the currently vacant lots within the 51 Campana Planned Area Development.
The City of Glendale Zoning Ordinance requires SH13 to obtain a Conditional Use Permit to
operate within the existing Planned Area Development zoning district.
Greulich's Automotive ("Greulich") is a local Arizona automotive business which provides
high-quality auto repair services at 13 locations throughout the valley. Established in 1977,
Greulich began as a family-operated enterprise and has been in operation since, providing a wide
selection of reliable and affordable services. Greulich employs skilled technicians who are
equipped with the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic technological equipment in the industry. All the
technicians are fully trained and certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence ("ASE") and are dedicated to their customers by providing a comfortable and courteous
atmosphere. Greulich provides a warranty on all performed work, free and local shuttle services
for customers, same-day service on most repairs, and complimentary amenities such as wireless
internet and television. Greulich has continually proven to provide an unparalleled service
throughout the valley to their customers.
The requested Conditional Use Permit will allow the development on an infill, vacant lot
for Greulich's Automotive. Greulich's Automotive will invest in both a pleasing interior and
exterior aesthetic to compliment the surrounding areas design, as well as, provide an enclosed
building for repairs and more parking spaces than required by the City of Glendale Ordinance to
ensure no overflow parking will occur. The proposed structure will be a one-story building,
occupied by a single tenant, and occupies 5,510 square feet of the total 39,916 gross square feet of
the lot as shown in the attached site plan. It is important to note this use will not be located adjacent
to any residential uses or neighborhoods. Greulich will provide the neighborhood with a

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convenient, dependable automotive service and provide opportunities for employment and
engagement with the area. Simply put, this is a great use representing a significant investment in
the Planned Area Development, and therefore the neighborhood, while providing convenient
automotive services and employment opportunities.
Our request will be subject to a hearing review by the Glendale Planning Commission. You
will be notified separately by the City of Glendale once a hearing date is scheduled.
Please provide any comments for the Conditional Use Permit request by March 20, 2020.
You may reach out to me for any questions you may have regarding this proposal by phone at
(602) 229-5683 or by e-mail at Benjamin.Graff@Quarles.com. You may also contact Glendale
Project Planner George V. Gehlert at (623) 930-2597 or GGehlert@GlendaleAZ.com and
reference the Case No. CUP20-03.
Very truly yours,
QUARLES & BRADY LLP
Benjamin W. Graff
Attachments: Aerial Map
Site Plan

APN: 200-49-883
NWC OF BELL ROAD & 51ST AVENUE
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION LETTER
CONFIRMATION OF MAILING

Case No. (if available)

Project Name:

I, ___________________________________ certify that I am the authorized applicant /
representative to the City of Glendale for the above application, and do hereby affirm that notice
as required for the case noted above has been completed in accordance with the Citizen
Participation Process in the City of Glendale’s Zoning Ordinance, and a copy of the letter and
mailing labels has also been submitted.
Applicant/Representative Signature:

PLANNING DIVISION

CUP20-03
Greulich's Automotive
Benjamin Graff

TAB C

A NOTIFICATION LETTER IS RECOMMENDED (see sample on page 3)

Draft a letter outlining your proposed project. Submit the letter to your planner for approval. DO
NOT MAIL out your letter until you have received approval.

Upon approval of your notification letter, send to the following:

a)
Property owners located within the notification area outlined on the attached
Notification Area Map (see page 4). When creating mailing labels for areas outlined on
the map, use the format shown on the attached “Sample Property Owner List with Parcel
Number and Sample Parcel Map” (see page 5). Property owner information can be
obtained from the County Assessor’s Office, the County Assessor’s website
(http://www.maricopa.gov/Assessor/GIS/Map.html), or a Title Company.

b)
Glendale Homeowners Associations and Registered Neighborhood Groups:

None in the area.

c)
Interested Parties List:

Notify individuals on the Cholla District and City Wide interested parties list which has been
included with this information.

d)
Additional Notification List:

City of Glendale Mayor’s Office
Glendale City Council Office
Mayor Weiers
Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff
5850 W. Glendale Avenue
5850 W. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
Glendale, AZ 85301

George Gehlert
Diana Figueroa
Sr. Planning Proj. Manager
Management Asst.
Planning
Planning
5850 W. Glendale Ave., Suite 212
5850 W. Glendale Ave., Suite 212
Glendale, AZ 85301
Glendale, AZ 85301

In addition to the recipient’s address, your mailing envelope must include a return
address (see page 9) and the City of Glendale Logo label (see page 10) identifying the
information as a Land Use Application. If the envelopes have not been properly prepared,
your project may be delayed. An Affidavit of Mailing must be submitted to staff once you
have completed your mailing (see page 6).

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION

4
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION AREA
NAME OF REQUEST:
GREULICHS AUTOMOIVE (NEW BUILD)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
LOCATION:
NORTHWEST CORNER OF 51ST AVENUE AND BELL ROAD - 51
CAMPANA, LOT 4
REQUEST:

The applicant is requesting approval from the Planning Commission for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow an automotive repair facility in the C-2
(General Commercial) zoning district on Lot 4 of the 51 Campana PAD
(Planned Area Development).
ZONING DISTRICT: PAD (Planned Area
Development)

COUNCIL DISTRICT: Cholla
FORMAL APPLICATION SUBMITTED: No

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