Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 5.6.2026

City of Chandler β€” Study Session (2026-06-03)

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Meeting Minutes 
Planning and Zoning Commission 
Regular Meeting 
May 6, 2026 I 5:30 p.m. 
Chandler City Council Chambers 
88 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ 
Call to Order 
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Community of Innovation 
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Koshiol at 5:31 p.m. 
Roll Call 
Commission Attendance 
Vice Chair Sherri Koshiol 
Commissioner Michael Quinn 
Commissioner Charlotte Golla 
Commissioner Ryan Schwarzer 
Commissioner Tom Bilsten 
Commissioner Tracy Ducharme 
Commissioner Dan Gauthier 
Absent 
N/A 
Pledge of Allegiance 
Staff Attendance 
David de la Torre, Acting Planning Adm in. 
Lauren Schumann, Acting Planning Manager 
Darsy Smith, City Planner 
Mikayela Liburd, City Planner 
Thomas Allen, Assistant City Attorney 
Danielle Smee, Clerk 
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Golla. 
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.

Action Agenda and Discussion 
1.
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Move Planning and Zoning Commission elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
VICE CHAIR KOSHIOL opened the floor for nominations for Chair and Vice Chair for the Planning 
and Zoning Commission. 
COMMISSIONER QUINN motioned to appoint VICE CHAIR SHERRI KOSHIOL for chair, seconded by 
COMMISSIONER GOLLA. Vote passed 6-0, with VICE CHAIR KOSHIOL abstaining. 
COMMISSIONER GOLLA motioned to appoint COMMISSIONER TOM BILSTEN for Vice Chair, 
seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHWARZER. Vote passed 5-1, with COMMISSIONER BILSTEN 
abstaining and COMMISIONER QUINN dissenting. 
Consent Agenda and Discussion 
1.
March 18, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Move Planning and Zoning Commission approve the meeting minutes of the Study Session
and Regular Meeting held on March 18, 2026.
2.
Rezoning, Preliminary Development Plan, Arizona Commerce Center
Move Planning and Zoning continue PLH25-0037 Arizona Commerce Center to the June 3,
2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as requested by the applicant.
3.
Historic Landmark Designation, Dobson Residence
Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend withdrawal of Historic Landmark
Designation application PLH26-0001 Dobson Residence located at 2751 S Nebraska Street,
generally located ΒΌ mile north and west of the northwest corner of Arizona Avenue and
Queen Creek Road, as requested by the applicant.
4.
Entertainment Use Permit, The Mexicano
Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the approval of Entertainment Use
Permit PLH25-0042 to allow live entertainment both indoor and outdoor with speakers and
TV screens within the outdoor patio, located at 3095 W Chandler Boulevard, generally
located at the southwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and Price Road, subject to the
conditions as recommended by Planning Staff.
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Consent Agenda Motion and Vote 
COMMISSIONER QUINN motioned to approve the Consent Agenda of the May 6, 2026, Regular 
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHWARZER. 
Motion carried unanimously (7-0). 
Member Comments/ Announcements 
VICE CHAIR KOSHIOL recognized former Chair Rick Heumann for his service to the Chandler over 
the years, especially with the Planning and Zoning Commission. 
Calendar 
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Wednesday, 
June 3, 2026, in the Chandler City Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago Street. 
Informational Items 
Adjourn 
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. 
David de la Torre, Secretary 
Sherri Koshiol, Chair 
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