NOTICE AND AGENDA
| PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9, 2024 |
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 4:00 P.M. |
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
NOTICE OF OPTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Commission and to the general public that, at this regular meeting, the Commission may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice and discussion with the Commission's attorneys for legal advice on any item listed on the following agenda, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
2.
ROLL CALL
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| CAROLE MANDINO, CHAIR BOB HARRIS, III CHRISTINE SHEEHY CJ LUCKE |
MARY NORTON, VICE CHAIR IAN SHARP MEGAN WELLER |
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on Wednesday September 25, 2024.
Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on Wednesday September 25, 2024.
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
PZ-24-00009: Subdivision Process – modify City Code Title 11: General Plans and Subdivisions, Chapter 11-20: Subdivision and Land Split Regulations, to remove the requirement for Concept Plat; allow Minor Subdivisions of up to 10 lots instead of 4 lots; make all preliminary and final plats administrative unless modifications to development standards are requested such as an Engineering modifications or a Planned Residential Development; establish a separate process for land dedications affiliated with subdivisions; develop formal plat amendment process: replace Development Master Plan with a Master Block Plat Process; and minor changes to lot split standards. This amendment will be a full replacement of the Chapter.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission is required as a "Citizen Review Session" in compliance with Section 10-20.50.040 (Procedures) of the Zoning Code and applicable state law. The purpose of the work session is for staff to present an overview of the proposed amendments, to allow interested residents to provide their ideas, suggestions, and concerns, and for the Commission to ask questions, seek clarification, and discuss the amendments, as well as offer alternate suggestions and ideas. The Commission will take no action at this work session. After the work session, staff will revise the proposed amendments as necessary. The amendments will then be presented to the Commission at a public hearing for consideration and action. Once a recommendation is received, a public hearing will be scheduled with the City Council. The anticipated timeline for the amendments is as follows:
October 9, 2024 – Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session
October 23, 2024 – Potential Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing
November 19, 2024 – Potential City Council Public Hearing (1Reading of Ordinance)
December 3, 2024 – Potential City Council Public Hearing (2Reading of Ordinance/Adoption)
October 9, 2024 – Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session
October 23, 2024 – Potential Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing
November 19, 2024 – Potential City Council Public Hearing (1Reading of Ordinance)
December 3, 2024 – Potential City Council Public Hearing (2Reading of Ordinance/Adoption)
B.
Discussion:
PZ-23-00134: Request for a work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the City's proposed amendment to the Zoning Code to modify the existing Sign Standards (Division 10-50.100).
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission is required as a "Citizen Review Session" in compliance with Section 10-20.50.040 (Procedures) of the Zoning Code and applicable state law. The purpose of the work session is for staff to present an overview of the proposed amendment, to allow interested residents to provide their ideas, suggestions, and concerns, and for the Commission to ask questions, seek clarification, and discuss the amendment, as well as offer alternate suggestions and ideas. The Commission will take no action at this work session. After the work session, staff will revise the proposed amendment. The amendment will then be presented to the Commission at a public hearing for consideration and action. Once a recommendation is received, a public hearing will be scheduled with the City Council. The anticipated timeline for the amendments is as follows:
- October 9, 2024 - Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session
- October 23, 2024 – Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing
- November 19, 2024 –City Council Public Hearing (1st Reading of Ordinance)
6.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS
7.
ADJOURNMENT
| CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on , at a.m./p.m. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov. Dated this day of , 2024. __________________________________________ Alaxandra Pucciarelli, Commission Liaison |