City Council Regular Meeting Municipal Court and Council Chambers 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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- Present:
- Mayor Georgia Lord; Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Joe Pizzillo; Councilmember Sheri Lauritano; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Bill Stipp; Councilmember Laura Kaino
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Julie Karins; City Attorney Roric Massey; City Clerk Darcie McCracken
| CONSENT |
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 1 through 7. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
Recommendation
Approve the draft minutes from the Regular Meeting held on June 21, 2021 and July 12, 2021 and the Special Meeting held on July 1, 2021 and July 12, 2021. (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
Recommendation
Approve expenditure of FY2022 funds in the amount of $1,030,000 for the purchase of a mobile command post vehicle for shared use by the Goodyear Police and Fire departments and related budget transfers. (Kevin Devery, Fleet Superintendent)
Recommendation
Approve all necessary FY2022 budget transfers related to the expenditure of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and the city of Goodyear COVID response. (Jared Askelson, Deputy Finance Director)
Recommendation
Approve the Final Plat of
Recommendation
Approve the Re-Plat of Lot 3, Hudson Commons (the “Final Plat”) subdividing approximately 2.07 acres into two parcels subject to stipulations. (Christopher Baker, Development Services Director)
Recommendation
Accept the Public Utility and Sidewalk Easement from Bullard & Van Buren, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. (Linda Beals, Real Estate Coordinator)
Recommendation
Approve the request for a Preliminary Plat for QuikTrip Store #1417. (Jason Barr, Assistant Planner)
| PUBLIC HEARINGS |
The following actions will take place for each public hearing item:
A. Open the Public Hearing
B. Staff Presentation
C. Applicant Presentation (if applicable)
D. Receive Public Comment
E. Close the Public Hearing
Development Services Director Christopher Baker presented a use permit request for a convenience store with a gas station that will be constructed on approximately 2.5 acres on the southwest corner of Bullard Avenue and McDowell Road.
Mr. Baker explained that the proposal would include a 5,000 square foot store with 16 fueling stations and 47 parking spaces. He also spoke about the proposed elevations, the design and site plan.
Applicant Jonathan Naut, with QuikTrip Corporation, clarified that the fuel canopies would be aligned side by side instead of stacked as noted in the presentation.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to APPROVE a request for a Use Permit for a convenience use (convenience store with gas sales) to be constructed on an approximately 2.5-acre parcel as described in the preliminary site plan signed February 24, 2021 submitted with the Use Permit application, which is located in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district at the southwest corner of McDowell Road and Bullard Avenue, subject to stipulations. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
Senior Planner Alex Lestinsky presented a rezone for Estrella Commons District located on the northeast corner of Estrella Parkway and Roosevelt Street. The request was to rezone the property to C-2 and MF-24 with a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay. Ms. Lestinsky reviewed the history of Estrella Commons as well as the C-2 and MF-24 Development Standards.
Ed Bull, representing the applicant, introduced his team and expressed his appreciation for the recommendation for approval from staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 6:54 p.m.
Council requested diversity in colors and facades for the buildings and that the colors blend in with the buildings that are already surrounding the development. Mr. Bull replied that the goal would be to find a balance and meaningful contrast for the area.
A discussion followed about future developments being anything other than multifamily projects. Council expressed their concern with the walkability throughout Estrella Commons and their disappointment of the commercial not being as robust to create a destination area for shopping or restaurants.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2170, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TITLED "OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP 21-02 CITY OF GOODYEAR, AZ – REZONE CASE"; "ESTRELLA COMMONS DISTRICT COMMERCIAL – LEGAL DESCRIPTION"; "ESTRELLA COMMONS DISTRICT MULTIFAMILY – LEGAL DESCRIPTION; AND "ESTRELLA COMMONS DISTRICT PAD OVERLAY. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1509, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 27 ACRES FROM PRELIMINARY PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) TO MULTIFAMILY (MF-24) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) WITH A PAD OVERLAY; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
Principal Planner Karen Craver presented an amendment to the restated and amended final planned area development (PAD) for Ballpark Village (BV) and Ballpark Village – South (BV-S). Ms. Craver explained that the proposed staff-initiated PAD amendment was to add 14 acres at the southeast corner of Estrella Parkway and Lower Buckeye to the BV and the BV-S PAD.
Ms. Craver reviewed the current zoning for the 14 acres noting that it was incompatible with the surrounding PADs. The owner of the 14 acres authorized staff to amend the zoning to allow all commercial, all multi-family or both. Staff selected to apply RES/MXD zoning to the existing underlying zoning category for the BV and BV-S PAD.
Ed Bull, representing the applicant, agreed with and appreciated staff’s recommendations.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2173 DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TITLED "OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-01A"; "LEGAL DESCRIPTION"; AND RESTATED & AMENDED FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT FOR BALLPARK VILLAGE & BALLPARK VILLAGE – SOUTH DATED JULY 2021". The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1513 CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 268.5 GROSS ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ESTRELLA PARKWAY, BETWEEN BULLARD AVENUE AND JUST NORTH OF W. GOODYEAR BOULEVARD TO ADD APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES TO THE EXISTING 254.5-ACRE RESTATED & AMENDED FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) FOR BALLPARK VILLAGE & BALLPARK VILLAGE - SOUTH; TO REZONE THE APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES TO THE EXISTING PAD UNDERLYING RES/MXD ZONING DESIGNATION; TO CLARIFY AND CONSOLIDATE THE EXISTING PAD RESIDENTIAL PERMITTED USES TABLE; TO UPDATE THE EXISTING PAD LAND USE SUMMARY; AND TO REVISE THE EXISTING PAD BUILDING TYPES TO MORE APPROPRIATELY IDENTIFY THEM AS LAND USE TYPES; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR, PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT, CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND PENALTIES. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
Planner Christian Williams presented a request to rezone 240.32 acres located at the northwest corner of 181st Avenue and Yuma Road. Mr. Williams reviewed the properties surrounding the project as well as the zoning history.
Mr. Williams highlighted the community amenities and connectivity to trails and parks. He also discussed the streetscape and the 7.5-acre parcel intended for a school site.
Lori Shough, Superintendent of the Liberty Elementary School District, thanked the Council for their continued partnership with education and expressed support for the rezone with the school property stipulation.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
A discussion followed regarding the trails and conveyance channel surrounding the development.
Council asked if the developer would be managing the homeowner’s association (HOA) or if it would be an independent HOA. Shane Alleman, with Tiffany and Bosco, replied that there would be an HOA to take care of the maintenance and common areas.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2165, DECLARING AS PUBLIC RECORDS THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK RELATED TO THE REZONING CASE FOR – LA PRIVADA. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
MOTION BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1505, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 240.32 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF 181st AVENUE AND YUMA ROAD; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR; PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT, CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND PENALTIES. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
Principal Planner Steve Careccia presented a use permit request for a drive-through restaurant for a 1.9-acre parcel located within the Pebble Creek Marketplace. Mr. Careccia stated that the user had been identified as Twisted Sugar.
Mr. Careccia reviewed the proposed site plan and elevations for the restaurant as well as the use permit evaluation criteria.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing 7:42 p.m.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to APPROVE a request for a use permit for a convenience use (restaurant with drive-through) on a 1.9-acre parcel within the Pebble Creek Marketplace Planned Area Development, subject to stipulations. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
Principal Planner Steve Careccia presented a use permit request for a proposed Salad and Go drive through restaurant. He explained that the proposed restaurant would be located on a 1.14-acre parcel within an existing commercial center near Estrella Parkway and Van Buren Street.
Mr. Careccia reviewed the proposed development plan, elevations and use permit evaluation criteria.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
Council commented that the community was excited to have a Salad and Go coming to Goodyear.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to APPROVE a request for a use permit for a convenience use (restaurant with drive-through) on a 1.1-acre parcel within the Centerra Crossing Planned Area Development, subject to stipulations. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
Principal Planner Steve Careccia presented an amendment to Lot 19 of the Palm Valley Crossing Planned Area Development (PAD). Mr. Careccia reviewed the history of amendments for the PAD. He explained that the proposal was to allow an indoor gun range as a permitted use for the lot. He added that Shooter’s World was the intended user offering retail sales, office space and an indoor gun range.
Mr. Careccia briefly reviewed the evaluation criteria noting that there was no residential that would be affected by this proposal.
There being no other speakers, Mayor Lord closed the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
Council expressed their excitement in having a Shooter’s World in Goodyear.
MOTION BY Councilmember Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Wally Campbell to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2171 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, DECLARING A PUBLIC RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND TITLED: "OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING MAP NO. 21-11." The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
MOTION BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, SECONDED BY Councilmember Bill Stipp to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1510 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, CONDITIONALLY AMENDING THE PALM VALLEY CROSSING PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT DATED DECEMBER 2006 TO ALLOW AN INDOOR GUN RANGE AS A PERMITTED USE ON LOT 19; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR NON-ABRIDGMENT, CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, PENALTIES AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
| BUSINESS |
Mr. Careccia presented some examples of the design theme, fonts and colors along with examples of monument ground signs, directional and temporary signage, building wall signs and their proposed locations throughout the development.
A discussion followed regarding the four stipulations in the sign package.
MOTION BY Councilmember Bill Stipp, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to APPROVE the comprehensive sign package for the Goodyear Civic Square, subject to stipulations. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
Deputy Chief Farrow reviewed the total project budget and the police substation costs as well as the cost benefits of adding the design of the police substation to the fire station.
Deputy Chief Wayne went on to review the project timeline noting that the project would be completed in approximately July 2023.
MOTION BY Councilmember Wally Campbell, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton to APPROVE the expenditure of up to $1,480,000 for Project #30007 Fire Station 188, including planning for a future police substation serving West Goodyear, and authorize a necessary budget transfer. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
Ms. Mann went on to discuss the expansion plans for Franklin Pierce adding that the doctorate of physical therapy program would be increasing to 144 students. The expansion would also accommodate a new physician assistant program, nursing suite and a SIM lab.
Real Estate Coordinator Linda Beals reviewed the Franklin Pierce University 10-year lease terms. She noted that the leased area would be increasing from 14,471 square feet to 18,208 square feet.
Director of Physical Therapy Program Lisa Zook expressed that they were thankful for the relationship with the City of Goodyear and being a part of the community.
MOTION BY Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, SECONDED BY Councilmember Joe Pizzillo to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2174 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A TEN-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF BUILDING A OF THE GOODYEAR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX TO FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL TERMINATION OF THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE REQUIRED BUDGET TRANSFERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried by the following vote:
- AYE:
- Mayor Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Joe Pizzillo, Councilmember Sheri Lauritano, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Bill Stipp, Councilmember Laura Kaino
Passed - Unanimously
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
| Monday, August 23, 2021 | Work Session | 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, August 23, 2021 | Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. |
| ADJOURNMENT |
| __________________________ Darcie McCracken, City Clerk |
__________________________ Georgia Lord, Mayor |
Date:___________________ |
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING of the city of Goodyear, Arizona, held on July 19, 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2021. SEAL:
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Darcie McCracken, City Clerk