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MINUTES
IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The meetings will continue to be live streamed on the city's website (https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/1461/Streaming-City-Council-Meetings)
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MINUTES
| PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 |
STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM-VIRTUAL 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 4:00 P.M. |
1.
Call to Order
Chairman Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
2.
Roll Call
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| PRESENT: | ABSENT: |
| DAVID ZIMMERMAN, CHAIR GAYLENE SOPER MARIE JONES, VICE CHAIR ERIC NOLAN CAROLE MANDINO DR. ALEX MARTINEZ LLOYD PAUL |
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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.
None
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting on November 12, 2020.
Approval of the minutes from the meeting on November 12, 2020.
Moved by Carole Mandino, seconded by Eric Nolan to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 12, 2020.
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
A.
PZ-20-00008-01 Aura Flagstaff:
Direct to Ordinance Zoning Map Amendment, by Trinsic Acquisition Company LLC, of approximately 11 acres located at 151 West High Country Trail from the Estate Residential (ER) zone to the Medium Density Residential (MR) zone. The development site is already located within the Resource Protection Overlay (RPO).
Direct to Ordinance Zoning Map Amendment, by Trinsic Acquisition Company LLC, of approximately 11 acres located at 151 West High Country Trail from the Estate Residential (ER) zone to the Medium Density Residential (MR) zone. The development site is already located within the Resource Protection Overlay (RPO).
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with the findings presented in this report, forward the Direct to Ordinance Zoning Map Amendment request to the City Council with a recommendation for approval of case PZ-20-00008-01, subject to the following six conditions which will be included into the zoning map amendment ordinance:
- The subject property must be developed in accordance with the approved site plan and the conditions of approval dated August 10, 2020. Modifications (other than minor modifications) to the approved site plan will require an amendment to this Direct to Ordinance Zoning Map Amendment request.
- The two parcels must be combined and the approximately 2-acre portion of parcel 112-05-011 located north of High Country Trail shall remain a part of the parcel to the south.
- The State archeological database must be updated to reflect the removal of archeological resources on the subject property.
- All other requirements of the Zoning Code and other City codes, ordinances and regulations, shall be met by the proposed development.
- All terms, conditions, and restrictions detailed within the “Aura Development Agreement” must be fully satisfied.
- In the event the property is rezoned and the Developer fails to obtain final Civil Plan approval within two (2) years of the effective date of the rezoning ordinance, then the City may schedule a public hearing before the City Council for the purpose of causing the zoning on the Property to revert to the former classifications of Rural Residential (RR) and Estate Residential (ER) in accordance with A.R.S. § 9-462.01.
Alaxandra Pucciarelli, Current Planning Manager, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed direct ordinance zoning map amendment and answered questions from Commissioners.
Sara Dechter, Comprehensive Planning Manager, was present and answered questions from Commissioners
Reid Miller, COF Traffic Engineer, was present and answered questions from Commissioners related to traffic
Doug Slover, COF Stormwater, was present and answered questions from Commissioners related to stormwater
Tiffany Antol, Planning Director, was present and answered questions from Commissioners about a heritage preservation study
Jason Morris, applicant representative, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed zoning map amendment and answered questions from Commissioners.
Jennifer Mickelson, COF Housing, was present and answered questions from Commissioners
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following members of the public spoke against the proposed project for the following reasons: density, affordability, lack of community character, tree resources, crime, driveway locations, traffic impact
Phil Goldblatt, resident
Uri Farkas, resident
Craig Rose, resident
Rae Gargione, resident
Nathan Jones, resident
John Fegyveresi, resident
Comments received via email and read by Staff from the below public:
Nathan Hoepner
Priya Dass
An email received from Colleen Gest, resident, was read by staff and was in support of the proposed zoning map amendment for reasons related to affordability and social justice, low carbon options, wildlife habitats, and project can support traffic
Discussion was held on the project
Sara Dechter, Comprehensive Planning Manager, was present and answered questions from Commissioners
Reid Miller, COF Traffic Engineer, was present and answered questions from Commissioners related to traffic
Doug Slover, COF Stormwater, was present and answered questions from Commissioners related to stormwater
Tiffany Antol, Planning Director, was present and answered questions from Commissioners about a heritage preservation study
Jason Morris, applicant representative, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed zoning map amendment and answered questions from Commissioners.
Jennifer Mickelson, COF Housing, was present and answered questions from Commissioners
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following members of the public spoke against the proposed project for the following reasons: density, affordability, lack of community character, tree resources, crime, driveway locations, traffic impact
Phil Goldblatt, resident
Uri Farkas, resident
Craig Rose, resident
Rae Gargione, resident
Nathan Jones, resident
John Fegyveresi, resident
Comments received via email and read by Staff from the below public:
Nathan Hoepner
Priya Dass
An email received from Colleen Gest, resident, was read by staff and was in support of the proposed zoning map amendment for reasons related to affordability and social justice, low carbon options, wildlife habitats, and project can support traffic
Discussion was held on the project
Moved by Carole Mandino, seconded by Marie Jones to forward the direct to ordiance zoning map amendment to City Council with recommendation of approval of PZ-20-00008-01 subject to the six conditions that were presented by staff, with an additional condition to do a wildlife study with possiblity of relocation of prairie dogs and in accordance with the findings
Vote: 2 - 5
- AYE:
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Marie Jones
Carole Mandino
Moved by Gaylene Soper, seconded by Eric Nolan to recommend for denial PZ-20-00008-01 Aura Flagstaff as it does not meet the required findings and does not go to City Council for a recommendation for approval
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
A Development Master Plan application from Reich Brothers, LLC, to redevelop approximately 12.70 acres located at 1600 East Butler Avenue for a master-planned commercial shopping center on the south approximate 7.71 acres, and future industrial/business park on the north 4.99 acres.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Development Master Plans are only required to be approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission when they are preceded by a subdivision plat or a zoning map amendment. At this time neither is proposed for this location. Staff and the applicant are looking for comments or concerns from the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to the submittal of a site plan and conditional use permit application for the proposed development.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Development Master Plans are only required to be approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission when they are preceded by a subdivision plat or a zoning map amendment. At this time neither is proposed for this location. Staff and the applicant are looking for comments or concerns from the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to the submittal of a site plan and conditional use permit application for the proposed development.
Tiffany Antol, Planning Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Development Master Plan and answered questions from Commissioners.
Lindsay Schube, Gammage Burnham applicant representative, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Development Master Plan and answered questions from Commissioners.
Lindsay Schube, Gammage Burnham applicant representative, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Development Master Plan and answered questions from Commissioners.
7.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS
Next Meeting will be held January 13, 2020
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:16 p.m.