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Mayor Pizzillo continued the hearing that was opened on June 26, 2023. Planner Guadalupe Ortiz Cortez introduced the Use Permit for a storage facility request and provided the history of the zoning and uses permitted within the planned area development (PAD). She included details of the location of the facility in reference to the residential neighborhood and confirmed the neighborhood participation requirements were met. She added that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended Council approval with staff-suggested stipulations to address concerns discussed during the neighborhood meeting. Steve Johnston, a Goodyear resident, opposed the proposal, stating concern with the process used to calculate noise projections. Mike Durda, a Goodyear resident, supported the proposal, recognizing the architectural design and the 50% reduction in the height of the building, as well as the reduced traffic expected with a storage facility. Jeff Redman, a Goodyear resident, opposed the proposal, stating concern with the communication process outside 500', the potential for crime, and illegal activity. Ryan Gustafson, a Goodyear resident, read a statement on behalf of Neal Wilson opposing the proposal, stating concern with a lack of safety and environmental risk. The clerk noted three additional cards opposing the propsal. Mayor Pizzillo closed the public hearing at 5:54 p.m. Councilmembers noted support for the type of development in the area and the applicants' willingness to address the neighborhood concerns by reducing the height of the building, reducing the lumens for the lighting, and increasing landscaping while noting disappointment with the lack of recreational vehicle storage and design of the structure. EAPC Architects Michelle Bach, representing the applicant, presented information showing landscaping plans to buffer sound and visual esthetics, security cameras and key card gate and unit accesses, and how on and off-site noise analysis was completed. Council inquired about safety precautions and noise analysis. In response to Council questions regarding fire concerns, Fire Chief Luizzi gave an overview of the annual inspections, the fire suppression system requirements, and the capability of the fire department to handle any issues with the facility. Additionally, Police Chief Rodriguez stated he had no concern about an increase in crime due to the facility and the capability of the police department to handle any criminal activity. Council inquired if the zoning had been changed in 2022, to which Development Services Director Katie Wilken confirmed the zoning for commercial use has not had any changes since 2008. |