March 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting

March 1, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. lan

Chandler City Council Chambers Gran, CHANDLER
88 E. Chicago St., Cha ndler, AZ Community of Innovation
Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Heumann at 5:30 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 Michael Quinn Ben Cereceres, City Planner
Commissioner Jeff Velasquez Harley Mehlhorn, City Planner
Commissioner Sherri Koshiol Thomas Allen, Assistant City Attorney
Commissioner Kyle Barichello Julie San Miguel, Clerk

Absent

Commissioner Erik Morgan

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Velasquez.

Scheduled and Unscheduled Public Appearances

Members of the audience may address any item not on the agenda. State Statute prohibits the
Board or Commission from discussing an item that is not on the agenda, but the Board or
Commission does listen to your concerns and has staff follow up on any questions you raise.

Consent Agenda and Discussion

1. January 18, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

Move Planning and Zoning Commission approve Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
minutes of the Study Session of January 18, 2023, and Regular Meeting of January 18, 2023.

2. PLH22-0005 Crown Castle Wireless
Request Use Permit approval to install a wireless communication facility. The property is located
at 2055 S. Stearman Drive at the southeast corner of Germann Road and Stearman Drive.

Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Use Permit PLH22-0005 for the
installation of a wireless communication facility, subject to the conditions as recommended by
Planning staff.

Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of
the Use Permit, subject to the following conditions:

1. Expansion of the wireless facility or modification of the use beyond approved exhibits
shall void the Use Permit and require a new Use Permit application and approval, except
that any application for modification as an "eligible facilities request" under Section
6409(a) of the Spectrum Act of 2012 shall not require a new Use Permit application.

2. Use Permit does not constitute Final Development Plan approval. Compliance with the
details required by all applicable codes and conditions of the City of Chandler and this Use
Permit shall apply.

3. The facility pole that resembles a tree trunk shall use material and color that mimics tree
bark.

4. The color of the leaves on the facility shall closely resemble the color of the leaves of the
existing trees on the subject site.

3. PLH22-0065 Vivas Property
Request rezoning from Agricultural (AG-1) to Planned Area Development (PAD) and Preliminary
Development Plan approval for site layout and building architecture for two single-family homes
on a total area of approximately 0.7 acres. The subject site is generally located at the southwest
corner of Cooper and Pecos Roads.

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Proposed Motion:

Rezoning

Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of PLH22-0065 Vivas Property,
rezoning from Agricultural (AG-1) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for Single-Family
Residential, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning staff.

Preliminary Development Plan

Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Preliminary Development Plan
PLH22-0065 Vivas Property, for site layout and building architecture subject to the conditions as
recommended by Planning staff.

Recommended Conditions of Approval:

Rezoning

Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of
rezoning from Agriculture District (AG-1) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for Single-Family
Residential, subject to the following conditions:

1. Developer shall complete construction of all required off-site street improvements
including but not limited to paving, landscaping, curb, gutter and sidewalks, median
improvements and street lighting to achieve conformance with City codes, standard
details, and design manuals.

2. Landscaping in all rights-of-way shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner or
HOA. Additionally, hardscape improvements located behind the sidewalk and within the
right-of-way shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner or HOA.

3. Minimum setbacks shall be as provided below:

Setback Distance
Front 20'
Sides 5' and 10'
Rear 20'

4. Maximum lot coverage shall be 57%
5. Maximum building height shall be 25 feet to the midpoint of the slope.

Preliminary Development Plan
Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of
the Preliminary Development Plan, subject to the following conditions:

1. The housing product shall be in substantial conformance to those approve for the Canyon
Oaks Estates Preliminary Development Plan (Case No. PL99-078) with matching building

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configurations, forms, rooflines, materials, and colors, to be reviewed and approved by
the Zoning Administrator or designee under an Administrative Design Review (ADR) prior
to building permits being issued.

4, Notice of Cancellation of the March 15, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission
Hearings

Move Planning and Zoning Commission cancel March 15, 2023, Planning and Zoning
Commission Hearings.

Consent Agenda Motion and Vote
VICE CHAIRMAN ROSE moved to approve the Consent Agenda of the March 1, 2023, Regular
Planning and Zoning Commission; Seconded by COMMISSIONER QUINN

Motion carried unanimously (6-0).

Member Comments/Announcements
CHAIRMAN HEUMANN announced the Annual Ostrich Festival is back March 16, 2023 through
March 19, 2023.

Calendar
The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in the Chandler City Council
Chambers, 88 E. Chicago Street.

Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

Kevin Mayo, Secretary Rick Heumann, Chairman

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