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Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting

March 18, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.

Chandler City Council Chambers

88 E. Chicago St., Chandler AZ

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Commission Members
Chair Rick Heumann
Vice Chair Sherri Koshiol
Commissioner Mike Quinn
Commissioner Charlotte Golla
Commissioner Ryan Schwarzer
Commissioner Tom Bilsten
Commissioner Tracy DuCharme

Pursuant to Resolution No. 4464 of the City of Chandler and to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the general public that the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a REGULAR MEETING open to the public on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at City Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ. One or more members of the Commission may attend this meeting by telephone.

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Agendas are available in the Office of the City Clerk, 175 S. Arizona Avenue.

Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda - March 18, 2026

Call to Order/Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Unscheduled Public Appearances
Members of the audience may address any item not on the agenda. State Statute prohibits the Board or Commission from discussing an item that is not on the agenda, but the Board or Commission does listen to your concerns and has staff follow up on any questions you raise.

Consent Agenda
Items listed on the Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion and one vote. If a discussion is required by members of the Board or Commission, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and determination will be made if the item will be considered separately.

February 18, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

Move Planning and Zoning Commission approve the meeting minutes from the Study Session and Regular Session held on February 18, 2026.

Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan, The Bower Dobson

Rezoning
Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Rezoning PLH25-0028 The Bower Dobson, Rezoning from Planned Area Development (PAD) for specialty retail to PAD for single-family residential, generally located ¼ mile east and south of the southeast corner of Dobson Road and Chandler Boulevard, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning staff.

Preliminary Development Plan
Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Preliminary Development Plan PLH25-0028 The Bower Dobson for subdivision layout and housing product for a 23-lot single-family subdivision, generally located ¼ mile east and south of the southeast corner of Dobson Road and Chandler Boulevard, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning staff.

Use Permit, Move Human Performance

Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of PLH26-0003 Move Human Performance, Use Permit time extension to continue to allow an existing sports therapy and training facility in a Planned Industrial zoning district within a Planned Area Development Overlay (I-1/PAD) located at 375 E Elliot Road Suite 7, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning staff.

Notice of Cancellation of the April, 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing

Notice of Cancellation of the April 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing as recommended by staff due to no items.

Member Comments/Announcements

Calendar

The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on May 6, 2026 at 5:30PM at Chandler City Council Chambers, located at 88 E Chicago Street, Chandler.

Adjourn

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ITEM 1

Planning & Zoning Commission Development Services Memo No.

Date:

03/18/2026

To:

Planning and Zoning Commission

Thru:

From:

Danielle Smee, Management Assistant

Subject:

February 18, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

Proposed Motion:

Move Planning and Zoning Commission approve the meeting minutes from the Study Session and Regular Session held on February 18, 2026.

Attachments

Planning and Zoning Commission Study Session Minutes 2.18.2026

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 2.18.2026

ITEM 2

Planning & Zoning Commission Memorandum Development Services Memo No. 26-008

Date:

03/18/2026

To:

Planning and Zoning Commission

Thru:

David De La Torre, Acting Planning Administrator

From:

Taylor Manemann, City Planner

Subject:

PLH25-0028 The Bower Dobson

Request:

Rezone from Planned Area Development (PAD) for specialty retail to PAD for single-family residential

Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) approval for subdivision layout and housing product for a 23-lot single-family subdivision

Location:

Generally located ¼ mile east and south of the southeast corner of Dobson Road and Chandler Boulevard

Applicant:

Jon Gillespie, Rose Law Group

Proposed Motion:

Background Data:

Zoned Planned Area Development (PAD) for specialty retail uses in 1986
Subject site approximately 4.13 acres
General Plan designates the site as Neighborhoods
Subject site currently vacant
Applicant is proposing 23 single-family lots totaling 5.57 du/ac

Surrounding Land Use Data:

North

Medical office, automobile services, and retail; then Chandler Blvd

South

Commonwealth Ave, then single-family residential and multi-family residential

East

Self-storage facility

West

Pennington Dr, then Chandler Elks Lodge and vacant land

General Plan and Area Plan Designations

Existing

Proposed

General Plan

Neighborhoods

No Change

Proposed Development

Single-family Subdivision

Number of Lots

Proposed Density

5.57 du/ac

Building Setbacks (min)

Front: 10ft to livable and porches from property line
20ft to face of garage from back of sidewalk
Sides: 5ft each
Rear: 10ft to livable
5ft to patios and accessory structures

Typical Lot Size

3,120 sq ft - 4,894 sq ft
40ft x 78ft

Building Height (max)

30ft (2 stories)

Total Lot Coverage (max)

55%

Proposed Architectural Themes

Four (Desert Contemporary, Spanish Modern, Mid-century Modern, and Modern Prairie)

Number of Floor Plans

Three

Parking Provided

Each lot provides a two-vehicle garage and a driveway with sufficient space for parking two additional vehicles

On-street parking is provided on both sides

Review and Recommendation

The proposed development is a 23-lot single-family detached subdivision with a total density of 5.57 du/ac. This density is considered "medium-density residential" under the General Plan. Such density types can be considered for infill parcels in areas located between land uses of different intensities and may be located along arterial roads and adjacent to employment and commercial.

To the north, west, and east, the adjacent properties are primarily commercial in nature, including retail, medical offices, and storage uses. To the south, the land transitions to residential with established single-family residential to the southwest and multi-family residential to the southeast. The proposed single-family subdivision fits well within this setting and serves as a natural land use transition between the commercial corridor along Chandler Boulevard and the existing residential to the south.

The first iterations of the proposal included a private street with parking on only one side. Due to the proposed subdivision consisting of only 23-lots, staff encouraged the applicant to provide a public street to relieve the future homeowners of the financial burden of maintaining the internal road. The applicant was successfully able to rework retention areas to fit a public road constructed to city standards with parking on both sides. The applicant was able to achieve this without having to reduce the number of lots provided in the proposal.

The proposed development offers a "for sale" housing product that will bring more "missing middle" housing options to the market. Arcadia Communities is the developer for The Bower Dobson and is proposing housing product that consists of three floor plans with four different architectural styles including Desert Contemporary, Spanish Modern, Mid-century Modern, and Modern Prairie. Amenities are not required for the site due to its proximity to Maggio Ranch Park.

The proposed single-family subdivision is a compatible land use with the surrounding area and the General Plan Land Use designation. As such, Planning staff recommends approval subject to conditions.

Public / Neighborhood Notification

This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code.
A neighborhood meeting sign was posted on the site and on social media via NextDoor.
A neighborhood meeting was held on January 29, 2026. In addition to the applicant and planning staff, a total of five (5) neighbors attended the meeting. Attendees initially had concerns regarding additional traffic and privacy concerns related to the 2-story housing product. The applicant provided additional information regarding the quality of site design which includes a public street with parking on both sides. Additionally, the landscape buffer on the south side of the proposal, combined with the width of Commonwealth Ave, will work together to provide separation between the proposed and existing residences.
As of the writing of this memo, Planning staff is not aware of any opposition.

Recommended Conditions of Approval:

Rezoning
Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of Rezoning from PAD for specialty retail to PAD for single-family subdivision, subject to the following conditions:

Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Development Booklet entitled "The Bower Dobson" and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH25-0028, modified by such conditions included at the time the Booklet was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified, or supplemented by Chandler City Council.
Completion of the construction of all required off-site street improvements including but not limited to paving, landscaping, curb, gutter and sidewalks, median improvements, and street lighting to achieve conformance with City codes, standard details, and design manuals.
The landscaping in all open spaces shall be maintained by the property owner or property owners' association and shall be maintained at a level consistent with or better than at the time of planting.
The landscaping in all rights-of-way shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner or property owners' association.
Right-of-way dedications to achieve full half-widths, including turn lanes and deceleration lanes, per the standards of the Chandler Transportation Plan.
Maximum lot coverage shall be 55%.

Minimum setbacks shall be as provided below and further detailed in the development booklet:

Front yard setbacks

10ft to livable and porches from property line
20ft to face of garage from back of sidewalk

Side yard setbacks

5ft each

Rear yard setbacks

10ft to livable
5ft to patios and accessory structures

Preliminary Development Plan
Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, subject to the following conditions:

Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Development Booklet entitled "The Bower Dobson" and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH25-0028, modified by such conditions included at the time the Booklet was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified, or supplemented by Chandler City Council.
The same elevation shall not be built side-by-side or directly across the street from one another.
The site shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
Landscaping (including for open spaces, rights-of-way, and other street medians) and perimeter walls shall be approved by the Planning Administrator.
The covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC & R's) to be filed and recorded with the subdivision shall mandate the installation of front yard landscaping within 180 days from the date of occupancy with the homeowners' association responsible for monitoring and enforcement of this requirement.
Sign packages, including free-standing signs as well as wall-mounted signs, shall be designed in coordination with landscape plans, planting materials, storm water retention requirements and utility pedestals, so as not to create problems with sign visibility or prompt removal of required landscape materials.
Each garage shall be pre-wired to provide 240V electrical capacity necessary to accommodate future electric vehicle charging equipment.
Preliminary Development Plan approval does not constitute Final Development Plan approval; compliance with the details required by all applicable codes and conditions of the City of Chandler and this Primary Development Plan shall apply.

Attachments

Vicinity Maps

Development Booklet

ITEM 3

Planning & Zoning Commission Memorandum Development Services Memo No. 26-007

Date:

03/18/2026

To:

Planning and Zoning Commission

Thru:

David de la Torre, Acting Planning Administrator

From:

Daniel Cahalane, Associate Planner

Subject:

PLH26-0003 Move Human Performance

Request:

Use permit time extension to continue to allow an existing sports therapy and training facility in a Planned Industrial zoning district within a Planned Area Development Overlay (I-1/PAD)

Location:

375 E. Elliot Road, Suite 7, approximately 1/4 mile east of the southeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Elliot Road.

Applicant:

Brennan Ray, Ray Law Firm

Proposed Motion:

Background Data:

Zoned Planned Industrial within a Planned Area Development (I-1/PAD)
Zoning Code requires Use Permit approval for medical office for outpatient care in Planned Industrial Districts
Move Human Performance's Use Permit originally approved by City Council under ZUP17-0009 on September 14, 2017
A five (5) year extension approved by City Council on May 28, 2020
An expansion and a five (5) year extension approved by City Council on March 25, 2021

Surrounding Land Use Data:

North

Elliot Road; then existing building zoned I-1/PAD

South

Alamo Drive; then existing building zoned I-1/PAD

East

Colorado Street; then existing Building zoned I-1/PAD

West

Existing building zoned: I-1/PAD

Proposed Business Operations (for Use Permit) or Proposed Development (for PDP)

Square Footage

4,254 square feet

Hours of Operation

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 5:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am to 12:00pm

Number of Employees

Owners: 2
Staff: 5

Review and Recommendation:

Move Human Performance is located within an existing 4,254 square foot suite located on the north side of the building. Access to Move Human Performance will be provided directly from the parking lot. Move Human Performance currently provides post-rehab care, spinal cord injury long term care, sports performance classes, and appointment-only fitness training. The use fits under the medical office for outpatient services.

A Use Permit is required for a medical office for outpatient care in Planned Industrial zoned districts. The previous use permit approval in 2021 included a five-year time condition to evaluate the long-term compatibility with surrounding businesses. During this time, there have been no negative reports associated with this use. The proposed use permit will maintain the same hours of operation and activities. All activities occur indoors and on-site parking is adequate.

Planning staff has reviewed the request and finds it to be consistent with the General Plan and the applicable zoning. The sports therapy and training facility (medial office) use is a compatible land use with the surrounding industrial development. As such, Planning staff recommends approval with no time limit subject to conditions.

Public / Neighborhood Notification

This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code.
A written notice was mailed to affected landowners under the alternative citizen review process and posted on social media via NextDoor.
As of the writing of this memo, Planning staff is not aware of any opposition to the request.

Recommended Conditions of Approval

Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Use Permit, subject to the following conditions:

Substantial expansion or modification beyond the approved exhibits (Site Plan, Floor Plan, and Narrative) shall void the Use Permit and require new Use Permit application and approval.
The use permit is non-transferrable to other locations.
Use permit does not constitute Final Development Plan approval; compliance with the details required by all applicable codes and conditions of the City of Chandler and this Use Permit shall apply.
All pedestrian walkways shall be A.D.A accessible and shall not be interrupted by any obstacles preventing circulations (i.e. persons with disabilities shall have direct access to all indoor and outdoor pedestrian spaces).
The site shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner.

Attachments

Vicinity Maps

Exhibits

ITEM 4

Planning & Zoning Commission Development Services Memo No.

Date:

03/18/2026

To:

Planning and Zoning Commission

Thru:

From:

Danielle Smee, Management Assistant

Subject:

Notice of Cancellation of the April, 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing

Proposed Motion:

Notice of Cancellation of the April 1, 2026 and April 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing as recommended by staff due to no items.