MINUTES
| PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2023 |
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 4:00 P.M. |
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 work session, 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).
Chair Marie Jones called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
Present Absent - Excused
MARIE JONES, CHAIR MARCHELL CAMP
CAROLE MANDION, VICE CHAIR
BOB HARRIS III
MARY NORTON
IAN SHARP
MARIE JONES, CHAIR MARCHELL CAMP
CAROLE MANDION, VICE CHAIR
BOB HARRIS III
MARY NORTON
IAN SHARP
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 regular meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Moved by Carole Mandino, seconded by Marie Jones to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2023 meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
A.
PZ-23-00135: City's request for a Zoning Code Text Amendment to modify the standards and definition of Neighborhood & Regional Meeting Facilities.
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with this report, find that the required findings of the Zoning Code have been met, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the Zoning Code Text Amendment.
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with this report, find that the required findings of the Zoning Code have been met, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the Zoning Code Text Amendment.
Staff liaison, Alaxandra Pucciarelli, stated for the record that Commissioner Ian Sharp is present at 4:05 p.m.
Zoning Code Manager, Tiffany Antol gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission that included an overview of the proposed amendment, meeting facilities - neighborhood and regional.
The amendment proposes to separate the two uses and create two separate definitions. For example, neighborhood will be more defined as nonprofit use and regional will be more defined as commercial use.
Tiffany Antol also included staff recommendations and findings.
Zoning Code Manager, Tiffany Antol gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission that included an overview of the proposed amendment, meeting facilities - neighborhood and regional.
The amendment proposes to separate the two uses and create two separate definitions. For example, neighborhood will be more defined as nonprofit use and regional will be more defined as commercial use.
Tiffany Antol also included staff recommendations and findings.
Moved by Marie Jones, seconded by Bob Harris III for PZ-23-00135 the city's request for a Zoning Code Amendment to modify the standards, and the definition of neighborhood and regional meeting facilities that we recommend to City Council for approval; this Zoning Code Text Amendment in accordance with staff report and the findings.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
PZ-23-00137: City’s request for a Zoning Code Text Amendment to change the minimum parcel size in the Manufactured Home (MH) zone from 5 acres to 4,000 square feet as well as add minimum lot width and depth standards.
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with this report, find that the required findings of the Zoning Code have been met, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the Zoning Code Text Amendment.
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with this report, find that the required findings of the Zoning Code have been met, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the Zoning Code Text Amendment.
Zoning Code Manager, Tiffany Antol gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission that included an overview of the proposed amendment, a visual example of manufactured home (MH) zone lot standards, staff recommendations and findings.
Tiffany Antol stated that the five acres was meant to be specific to a mobile home park or manufactured home park, which is more the correct terminology. Therefore, the amendment proposes a minimum of 4,000 square foot lot size, which is more in alignment with the other residential zoning categories.
Tiffany Antol stated that the five acres was meant to be specific to a mobile home park or manufactured home park, which is more the correct terminology. Therefore, the amendment proposes a minimum of 4,000 square foot lot size, which is more in alignment with the other residential zoning categories.
Moved by Carole Mandino, seconded by Mary Norton for PZ-23-00137 for a Text Amendment to change the minimum parcel size of manufactured home zone subject to the findings.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
PZ-22-00223: City’s request for a Zoning Code Text Amendment to modify the existing Planning Residential Development (PRD) standards.
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with this report, find that the required findings of the Zoning Code have been met, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the Zoning Code Text Amendment.
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with this report, find that the required findings of the Zoning Code have been met, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the Zoning Code Text Amendment.
Zoning Code Manager, Tiffany Antol gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission that included an overview of the proposed amendment, a visual example, staff recommendations and findings.
Tiffany Antol noted the Planned Residential Development (PDR) Standards have been in the Zoning Code and grants some administrative authorities for certain development in residential zones and a tool used in subdivisions. The proposed amendment includes a revision to the PDR Standards including modification to civic space and common open space requirements, as well as general changes to make residential and commercial use tables and definitions more user-friendly for staff and the public.
Tiffany Antol noted the Planned Residential Development (PDR) Standards have been in the Zoning Code and grants some administrative authorities for certain development in residential zones and a tool used in subdivisions. The proposed amendment includes a revision to the PDR Standards including modification to civic space and common open space requirements, as well as general changes to make residential and commercial use tables and definitions more user-friendly for staff and the public.
Moved by Marie Jones, seconded by Mary Norton that PZ-2200223 be forwarded to City Council for approval having met the findings.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS
Current Planning Manager, Alaxandra Pucciarelli canceled the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for 11/22/23, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Marie Jones adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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