September 18, 2024 Study Session Minutes

Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Commission
Study Session

September 18, 2024 | 5:00 p.m.

Chandler City Council Chambers | Pied CHANDLER
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88 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ Community of Innovation

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chair Heumann at 5:05 p.m.

Roll Call
Commission Attendance Staff Attendance
Chair Rick Heumann Kevin Snyder, Director of Development Services
Vice Chair Sherri Koshiol Kevin Mayo, Planning Administrator
Commissioner Michael Quinn David de la Torre, Planning Manager
Commissioner Kyle Barichello Lauren Schumann, Principal Planner
Commissioner Charlotte Golla Alisa Petterson, Senior Planner
Commissioner Ryan Schwarzer Ben Cereceres, City Planner

Mika Liburd, Associate Planner
Absent Alyssa Siebers, Associate Planner
Commissioner Rene Lopez - Excused Thomas Allen, Assistant City Attorney

Julie San Miguel, Clerk

Scheduled/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. August 21, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

Move Planning and Zoning Commission approve Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
minutes of the Study Session of August 21, 2024, and Regular Meeting of August 21, 2024.

CHAIR HEUMANN confirmed there were no questions or comments from the Commission
Members.

3. PLH24-0001/PLT24-0001 TOLL BROTHERS UPTOWN

BEN CERECERES, CITY PLANNER presented details regarding the request for rezoning from
Regional Commercial District (C-3) to Planned Area Development (PAD) for multi-family
residential, with Preliminary Development Plan approval for site layout and_ building
architecture, and Preliminary Plat approval on approximately 14.1 acres located approximately
% mile north of the northeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Warner Road.

An Addendum Memo was presented relaying to the Commission a letter of support that
Planning staff received from the Chandler Chamber of Commerce after the staff memo was
distributed.

CHAIR HEUMANN thanked staff for the presentation and asked the reason the dealership was
leaving.

BEN CERECERES, CITY PLANNER was not aware of the reason and would like to defer the
question to the Applicant.

CHAIR HEUMANN stated that he will follow up with the Applicant and confirmed there were no
further questions or comments from the Commission.

4. PLH24-0018 PECOS & MCQUEEN STORAGE

MIKA LIBURD, ASSOCIATE PLANNER presented details regarding the request for Request Use
Permit approval to allow a self-storage facility on a property zoned Community Commercial
District (C-2) located at the southeast corner of Pecos and McQueen roads.

CHAIR HEUMANN expressed concerns about the proposed self-storage facility's location on a
major arterial street and that it will not create jobs. He highlighted the length of the structure
and suggested incorporating more design elements to break it up. He asked if more landscaping
could be added to soften its appearance. He stated that he understands the appeal to the
neighbors who do not wish this area to turn into a gas station, but he had hoped that something
better for this space on an arterial street.

MIKA LIBURD, ASSOCIATE PLANNER suggested an additional stipulation of 50% of the trees
planted along the arterial that they can be a minimum of 36-inch box and a minimum of 12-feet

in height at the time of planting.

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CHAIR HEUMANN clarified that this should be a standard stipulation and asked for the thoughts
of the other Commission Members. He asked how many feet long was on the Pecos Road
frontage.

MIKA LIBURD, ASSOCIATE PLANNER stated she will look into this and provide the information.

CHAIR HEUMANN is concerned with the length showing on Pecos Road, a major arterial street.
He would like the design to be elevated due to the length of the windowless building. He stated
this building will be in place for a long time and it should be more visually appealing. He asked
staff and the Applicant to discuss during the break possible improvements to enhance the

proposed.

DAVID DE LA TORRE, PLANNING MANAGER sought clarification asking if the landscape
stipulation mentioned by staff earlier would this address the Commission's concerns.

CHAIR HEUMANN mentioned more height, or the addition of fake windows could help the
structure not appear so institutionalized. He asked if staff could work with the Applicant during
the break to see if improvements could be stipulated as this is a major corner.

COMMISSIONER BARICHELLO stated that additional landscaping could improve the elevation
from the street.

COMMISSIONER QUINN pointed out that the fire lane wraps around behind, therefore the
proposed is nearly entirely landscape on the side with the arterial street.

CHAIR HEUMANN asked staff to present the site plan.

COMMISSIONER BARICHELLO pointed out access, size, and setbacks required by commercial use
really limits the viability of the development of this site, especially when parking is added. He
stated that in his opinion, the design of the self-storage is high quality on the arterial street side
and appropriately backed to residential properties.

COMMISSIONER QUINN agreed with Commissioner Barichello’s statements.

DAVID DE LA TORRE, PLANNING MANAGER asked if the Commission wished for further
stipulations in addition to the landscaping stipulation mentioned earlier.

CHAIR HEUMANN clarified the landscaping 36-inch box stipulation is needed and confirmed
there were no additional comments or questions from the Commission Members.

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5. PLH24-0022 THE MEXICANO

MIKA LIBURD, ASSOCIATE PLANNER presented details regarding the request Entertainment Use
Permit approval for live indoor and outdoor entertainment, speakers and tv screens at 3095 W
Chandler Blvd, generally located at the southwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and Price Road.

CHAIR HEUMANN confirmed there were no questions or comments from the Commission
Members and asked if staff happened to know when this would be opening.

MIKA LIBURD, ASSOCIATE PLANNER stated the Applicant is present and able to answer questions
regarding the restaurant.

6. PLH22-0024 CORNERSTONE RANCH

BEN CERECERES, CITY PLANNER presented details regarding the request Preliminary
Development Plan approval for modification to existing signage. The property is located at 3999
S. Dobson Road, located at the northeast corner of Dobson Road and Ocotillo Road.

CHAIR HEUMANN confirmed there were no questions or comments from the Commission
Members.

7. Notice of Cancellation of the October 2, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission
Hearing

Move Planning and Zoning Commission cancel the October 2, 2024 Planning and Zoning
Commission Hearing.

Action Agenda Item 2

2. PLH24-0023 THE DISTRICT DOWNTOWN

Request Rezoning from Planned Area Development (PAD) for mixed uses including multi-family,
office, and commercial uses permitted under the Community Commercial District (C-2) to PAD
for mixed uses including multi-family, office, commercial uses permitted under the Community
Commercial District (C-2) and automobile and truck sales with a Mid-Rise Overlay allowing for
heights up to 120 feet, as well as Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) approval for site layout
and conceptual building architecture for approximately 44.7 acres located at the northwest
corner of Arizona Avenue and the SanTan 202 Freeway.

CHAIR HEUMANN announced that Item No. 2 PLH24-0023 The District Downtown, has been
pulled to action and there will be a full presentation at the Regular Meeting following the Study
Session this date.

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Calendar
The next Study Session will be held before the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 18,

2024, in the Chandler City Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, Arizona.

Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

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Kevin Mayo, Secretary Rick Heumann, Chair

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