October 20, 2021 Study Session Minutes

Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
Study Session

October 20, 2021 | 4:30 p.m. an
Chandler City Council Chambers Fern, CHANDLER
88 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ Community of Innovation
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Heumann at 4:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Commission Attendance Staff Attendance
Chairman Rick Heumann Kevin Mayo, Planning Administrator
Vice Chairman David Rose David de la Torre, Planning Manager
Commissioner Matt Eberle Susan Fiala, Senior City Planner
Commissioner George Kimble Kristine Gay, Senior City Planner
Commissioner Sherri Koshiol Zachary Werdean, City Planner

Harley Mehlhorn, Associate Planner

Thomas Allen, Assistant City Attorney

Julie San Miguel, Clerk

Michelle Reeder, Clerk
Absent

Commissioner Erik Morgan

Consent Agenda and Discussion

1. September 15, 2021, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

Move Planning and Zoning Commission approve Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
minutes of the Study Session of September 15, 2021, and Regular Meeting of September 15,
2021,

CHAIRMAN HEUMANN advised the Planning and Zoning Minutes are now on the Consent
Agenda and confirmed there are no corrections to the Minutes or questions regarding Item 1.

2. PLH21-0039/PLT21-0043 THE MARCO

KRISTINE GAY, SENIOR CITY PLANNER presented details regarding the request for rezoning from
Single Family District (SF-8.5) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for medium density
residential, Preliminary Development Plan for site layout and building design, and preliminary
plat approval for 16 dwelling units on 1.35 acres located 250 feet south of Frye Road on the east
side of Nebraska Street, and approximately one third of a mile west of the intersection of Frye
Road and Arizona Avenue.

An Addendum Memo was presented to the Commission with an added Preliminary
Development Plan (PDP) stipulation reflected under #8.

CHAIRMAN HEUMANN expressed his appreciation to the Applicant for working with Staff and
the Commission as the project has come a long way. He stated the additional stipulation will
improve the rear and elevations facing the outer property line. He further stated this is a great
addition to the neighborhood and hopefully the start of infill in that area.

3. PLH21-0049 BARNES FAMILY SERVICES

SUSAN FIALA, SENIOR CITY PLANNER presented details regarding the request for a use permit
time extension for the continued operation of a day treatment program for adults with special
needs. The business is located at 2221 W. Pecos Rd, Suites 2 and 12, west of the southwest
corner of Dobson and Pecos roads.

CHAIRMAN HEUMANN was glad there is no time stipulation on the use permit. He asked if
ownership or use changed if they would be required to return to Planning and Zoning
Commission.

SUSAN FIALA, SENIOR CITY PLANNER confirmed that is correct.

4. PLH21-0019 VOODOO PERFORMANCE LLC

HARLEY MEHLHORN, ASSOCIATE PLANNER presented details regarding the request for use
permit approval for an auto repair facility on property zoned General Industrial District (I-2). The
property is located at 6509 W. Frye Road, Suite 1, generally located on the south side of Frye
Road approximately % a mile west of Kyrene Road.

5. PLH21-0035 VERIZON PHO TWELVE OAKS

ZACHARY WERDEAN, CITY PLANNER presented details regarding the request for use permit
approval to modify and relocate an existing wireless facility located at 360 S. Twelve Oaks Blvd.,
approximately half a mile south of Chandler Boulevard at the Rural Road alignment.

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VICE CHAIRMAN ROSE thanked Staff for the presentation and asked if the Applicant is requesting
to reduce the size of the existing flagpole and add a large tree to be used as the wireless facility.
He asked how far the wireless facility will reach or if the services are exclusively for the school or

neighborhood.

ZACHARY WERDEAN, CITY PLANNER responded those within the radius of the signal will benefit
from the wireless facility.

VICE CHAIRMAN ROSE asked if the flagpole needed to be reduced due to causing interference
with signal.

CHAIRMAN HEUMANN clarified the flagpole is the current wireless tower and is used by Verizon
only. He stated the request is to change the wireless tower to a tree and have multiple users.

ZACHARY WERDEAN, CITY PLANNER presented images of the existing flagpole and the monopine
proposed. He explained the two usual designs are the monopine and monopalm and the
Applicant first proposed a monopalm but decided that a monopine would be a better match as
the tree next to it is a pine tree.

COMMISSIONER EBERLE asked if the tower's location is in front of a building.
ZACHARY WERDEAN, CITY PLANNER confirmed the location is in front of a school building.

CHAIRMAN HEUMANN advised he is not against cell towers; however he is concerned with
putting a monopine, that looks like a fake tree in front of a building. He explained the current
cell tower looks appropriate in the front of the building because it appears to be a flagpole and
not a cell tower. He presented further concerns regarding the placement of the monopine due
to the size and the appearance. He stated there are monopines all over the City and they look
fake and worse over time. He asked where else on the site can the monopine be placed and if
there is an area in the back. He is more concerned with the neighborhood and aesthetics than
the Applicant having to move equipment.

ZACHARY WERDEAN, CITY PLANNER stated Staff proposed the tower to be moved to the north,
but the Applicant expressed concerns as they would like to keep the mechanical equipment
where it exists. He mentioned the school was worried about children playing around the
equipment, but he is uncertain as to that argument. He stated the Applicant is not present at
this time and it is unknown if they are open to moving the tower.

CHAIRMAN HEUMANN explained he would like other placement for the tower other than the
front of the building and mentioned he is not concerned with the equipment being moved as the
facility is going from one user to three or four and it is a big money maker. He further explained

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after time the tree will not look like the image in the presentation and it will look more like the
tree wireless facilities around town. He asked Staff to speak to the Applicant regarding
placement and stated he is not opposed to the use, just the location.

6. PLH21-0057 SIDELINES TAVERN & GRILL

ZACHARY WERDEAN, CITY PLANNER presented details regarding the request for entertainment
use permit approval for live entertainment indoors and on an outdoor patio. The restaurant is
located at 2980 S. Alma School Road, Unit 2, on the northwest corner of Alma School and Queen
Creek roads.

CHAIRMAN HEUMANN stated he asked Staff for further information regarding the history of this
item as there was opposition from the neighborhood in the past when he was on City Council.
He mentioned the Applicant is great and business has been running for a few years, therefore
he wanted the past information to be known to ensure there are no issues down the road. He is
mildly concerned with bongos and the hours of operation during the week and asked Staff to
speak with the Applicant.

COMMISSIONER KIMBLE asked if the neighbors they are referencing are the surrounding
businesses.

CHAIRMAN HEUMANN clarified the opposition did not come from the businesses in the
commercial center. He explained there was a noise corridor issue for the residences to the south
in 2012, but since that time the area is more developed. He is not opposed to the use, but he
wanted to bring awareness to the history. He mentioned concerns with the use of drums
changing the noise level and the hours proposed.

DAVID DE LA TORRE, PLANNING MANAGER stated the Applicant was proposing 11:00 p.m. on
Sunday but has agreed to limit the hours to no later than 10:00 p.m., he asked if the Commission
would like them to further limit the hours on Sundays.

CHAIRMAN HEUMANN stated if the music is quiet and sound does not carry 10:00 p.m. is not a
big deal. He further stated on a Sunday night people want to get ready for the work week and
adding instruments like bongos can change the noise level. He mentioned the Applicant is great,
but he is concerned as a lot of time was spent in 2012 working with the Applicant while he was
on City Council.

7. Cancellation of the November 3, 2021, Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing
Move Planning and Zoning Commission cancel November 3, 2021, Planning and Zoning
Commission Hearing.

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Calendar
The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in the Chandler City

Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago Street.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

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Kevin Mayo, Secretary Rick Heumann, Chairman

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