MINUTES
| PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2026 |
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE 4:00 P.M. |
1.
CALL TO ORDER
- Chair Mandino called the meeting to order at 4:01 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. |
| PRESENT: CAROLE MANDINO, CHAIR MARY NORTON, VICE CHAIR JOSHUA MAHER CHRISTINE SHEEHY CJ LUCKE |
EXCUSED: IAN SHARP MEGAN WELLER |
3.
OPEN CALL TO THE PUBLIC
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.
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 February 11, 2026.
Moved by CJ Lucke, seconded by Joshua Maher to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on February 11, 2026.
Vote: 5 - 0
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
A.
Direct to Ordinance Zoning Map Amendment, by Gammage & Burnham, PLC on behalf of Vintage Partners, of approximately 12.29 acres located at 1801 S Milton Road. The proposed development site consists of four parcels zoned Highway Commercial (HC) with the Resource Protection Overlay (RPO). The request is to amend the 2018 Zoning Map Amendment with a revised Site Plan.
Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission, in accordance with the findings, forward the request to the City Council with a recommendation approving PZ-24-00162-03, subject to the following four conditions, which will be included in the zoning map amendment ordinance:
Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission, in accordance with the findings, forward the request to the City Council with a recommendation approving PZ-24-00162-03, subject to the following four conditions, which will be included in the zoning map amendment ordinance:
- The subject property must be developed in accordance with the approved site plan and the conditions of approval dated October 7, 2025, unless modified as provided for in the Mill Town Development Agreement as amended. Modifications, other than modifications permitted by the Development Agreement, to the approved site plan will require an amendment to this Direct to Ordinance Zoning Map Amendment request.
- 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 Mill Town Development Agreement, as amended, 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 the zoning back to the former classification of Rural Residential (RR) and Public Facility (PF), per Section 10-20.50.060 of the Zoning Code.
- Alaxandra Pucciarelli, Current Planning Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation. Applicant Lindsey Schube with Gammage & Burnham also provided a PowerPoint presentation. A discussion followed, during which questions and concerns were addressed by:
- Alaxandra Puciarelli
- Lindsey Schube
- Walter Crutchfield with Vintage Partners
- Public comments were given by:
- Nat White
- Lindsey Schube, Alaxandra Pucciarelli, Walter Crutchfield and Chair Mandino responded to the public comment.
Moved by Christine Sheehy, seconded by CJ Lucke that the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with the findings, forward the request to the City Council with a recommendation to approve PZ-24-00162-03, subject to the following four conditions and the conditions as mentioned by staff, which will be included in the Zoning Map Amendment ordinance.
Vote: 4 - 1
- NAY:
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Mary Norton
6.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
Select a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve as a representative for the Water Commission.
- Commissioner Lucke volunteered and was elected to serve as the representative for the Water Commission.
Moved by Carole Mandino, seconded by Joshua Maher to approve Commissioner Lucke as the representative to the Water Commission.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS
- Chair Mandino asked if the appointment of a new Commissioner was on the next Council agenda. Alaxandra Pucciarelli confirmed it was and pointed out that the new Commissioner must complete the required training before attending a meeting.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
- The meeting was adjourned at 5:44 p.m
| SIGNATURE
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 , 2026. __________________________________________ CHAIRPERSON |