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MINUTES
 
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026		   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 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).
  • Chair, Carole Mandino called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
 
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
REBECCA COPPA

 
 
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
 
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
 

Moved by Mary Norton, seconded by CJ Lucke to approve the minutes of the regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for September 9th, 2026

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
 
1.
Public Hearing:  PZ-25-00087-02 Concept Zoning Map Amendment: Hidden Haven Estates
Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission, in accordance with the findings presented in this report, forward the Concept Zoning Map Amendment to the City Council with a recommendation to approve an amendment to the Zoning Map for 13.1 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to Single-Family Residential (R1) zone with Resource Protection Overlay (RPO), with the following condition:

1. The required water and sewer mains shall be extended from the existing Sioux Drive throughout the proposed development as determined at Civil Plan Review.
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  • Planner Kristine Booth provided a presentation and answered Commissioner's questions on behalf of Planner Dustin Stiffler.
  • Ian Braun, President and CEO, and Ryan Mahar, Civil Engineer from CD&E provided information and answered Commissioner's questions.
  • There was no public comment.
 

Moved by Mary Norton, seconded by Christine Sheehy to forward to the City Council, in accordance with the findings, for approval an amendment to the Zoning Map for 13.1 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to Single-Family Residential (R1) zone with Resource Protection Overlay (RPO) with the following conditions:
      1. The required water and sewer mains shall be extended from the existing Sioux Drive throughout the proposed development as determined at Civil Plan Review.
       2. Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until the Wild Cat Interceptor Project is completed.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
2.
PZ-26-00070:  City’s request for a Zoning Code Text Amendment to amend provisions in Zoning Code Chapter 10-50: Supplemental to Zones, Division 10-50.70: Outdoor Lighting, Section 10-50.70.050: General Requirements – All Lighting Zones to update requirements for Class 1 and Class 3 lighting, and revise Table 10-50.70.050.C: Shielding Standards to update residential development designations. Amend Chapter 10-80: Definitions to update the definition of “Partially Shielded Fixture,” and update Title 10 Flagstaff Zoning Code Appendices to remove outdated, non-regulatory supporting information.
 
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with the findings presented in this report, make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of PZ-26-00070 Outdoor Lighting Update Zoning Code Text Amendment.
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  • Zoning Code Manager, Tiffany Antol, provided a short presentation for the second public hearing and answered questions from the Commission.
 

Moved by Christine Sheehy, seconded by CJ Lucke to recommend to the City Council, in accordance with the findings, for approval of PZ-26-00070 Outdoor Lighting Update Code Text Amendment.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
3.
PZ-26-00136:  City’s request for a Zoning Code Text Amendment to modify provisions in Zoning Code Chapter 10-20: Administration, Procedures, and Enforcement, Division 10-20.50: Common Procedures and  Division 10-20.50: Amendments to the Zoning Code Text and the Zoning Map to require a pre-application meeting for a Zoning Map Amendment, remove submittal requirements based on the size of the development, and remove the two-pronged approach.
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with the findings presented in this report, make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of PZ-26-00136 Zoning Map Amendment Zoning Code Text Amendment.
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  • Tiffany Antol, provided a short presentation for the second public hearing and answered questions from the Commission.
  • Tyler Denham, Executive Director of Flagstaff for Affordable Housing, provided public comment in favor of the zoning code text amendment.
  • David Hayward, Founder of Flagstaff for Affordable Housing, provided public comment in favor of the zoning code text amendment.
 

Moved by CJ Lucke, seconded by Christine Sheehy to recommend approval to the City Council, in accordance with the findings, for PZ-26-00136 Zoning Map Amendment Zoning Code Text Amendment.

Vote: 4 - 1

NAY:
Mary Norton
 
6.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS
  • None
 
7.
ADJOURNMENT 
  • Meeting was adjourned at 5:16 pm.