MINUTES
| PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2024 |
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 4:00 P.M. |
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Mandino called the meeting ot order at 4:09 p.m.
Chair Mandino called the meeting ot order at 4:09 p.m.
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 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 - ABSENT CJ LUCKE |
MARY NORTON - ABSENT IAN SHARP - ABSENT 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.
- Mario Mastrosimone made a statement and had questions regarding Airbnb's in his neighborhood.
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 November 13, 2024.
Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on Wednesday November 13, 2024.
Moved by CJ Lucke, seconded by Megan Weller to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on Wednesday November 13, 2024
Vote: 4 - 0
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
PZ-24-00216: Resource Protection Standards Applicability - modify Zoning Code provisions in Chapter 10-50: Supplemental to Zones, Division 10-50.90: Resource Protection Standards, Section 10-50.90.20: Applicability to exempt all public rights-of-way in addition to arterial roads from the requirements of this division.
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.
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.
- Tiffany Antol, Zoning Code Manager, gave a PowerPoint presentation and answered Commissioners questions.
- Mario Mastrosimone made a comment and asked questions which were answered by Tiffany Antol, Zoning Code Manager.
B.
PZ-24-00217: Urban Farm Land Use - modify Zoning Code provisions in Chapter 10-40: Specific to Zones, Division 10-40.30: Non-Transect Zones, Section 10-40.30.060: Public and Open Spaces Zones, Table 10-40.30.060.B: Allowed Uses to add the Urban Farm Land Use, Division 10-40.60: Specific to Uses to amend the development standards of Community Gardens and add development standards for Urban Farms, and Chapter 10-80: Definitions to add a definition for Urban Farm.
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.
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.
- Tiffany Antol, Zoning Code Manager, gave a PowerPoint presentation and answered Commissioners questions.
- Steven Thompson, Sustainability Manager, commented and answered Commissioners questions.
- Public comment-Peter Friederici asked questions that were answered by Tiffany Antol, Zoning Code Manager.
6.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS
- Alaxandra Pucciarelli will forward an email about the Regional Plan retreat that will be scheduled.
- Bob Harris was thanked for his service.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
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