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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - May 1, 2013

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Gilbert Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 50 E. Civic Center Drive
Wednesday, May 1, 2013, Study Session: 5:00 p.m., Regular Meeting: 6:00 p.m.

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Time

AGENDA ITEM

ACTION

5:00 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Z13-02 - Citizen Review and initiation of amendment to the Town of Gilbert Land Development Code, Chapter I Zoning Regulations, Division 2 Land Use Designations, Article 2.1 Single Family Residential Districts, Section 2.103 Land Use Regulations, Table 2.103 Land Use Regulations - Single Family Residential Districts; and Article 2.2 Multi-Family Residential Districts, Section 2.203 Land Use Regulations, Table 2.203 Land Use Regulations - Multi-Family Residential Districts; Division 4 General Regulations, Article 4.5 Supplemental Use Regulations, by adding new Section 4.5015 Unlicensed Recovery Residence and renumbering current Section 4.5015 Miscellaneous Provisions to conform; Division 6 Use Definitions, and Article 6.1 Use Definitions to add new definition of "Unlicensed Recovery Residence" and amending the Glossary of General Terms to add a definition of "Single Housekeeping Unit", all related to permitting Unlicensed Community Recovery Residences (Sober Homes) by Conditional Use Permit and subject to certain regulations, including separation requirements, in certain residential zoning districts and providing definitions and regulations. The effect of the amendment will be to permit sober homes in certain residential zoning districts with a use permit and with reasonable regulations to minimize neighborhood impacts. Mike Milillo 503-6747
CONTINUED TO JUNE 5, 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Discussion of Regular Meeting Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN STUDY SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

6:00 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

At this time, members of the public may comment on matters not on the agenda. The Commission's response is limited to responding to criticism, asking staff to review a matter commented upon, or asking that a matter be put on a future agenda.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING (CONSENT)
Consent Public Hearing items will be heard at one Public Hearing. After the Consent Public Hearing, these items may be approved by a single motion. At the request of a member of the Commission or Staff, an item may be removed from Consent Calendar and may be heard and acted upon separately. Other items on the agenda may be added to the Consent Public hearing and approved under a single motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

S12-04A (DA13-13) - Modification of Separation Fence Requirement - Gilbert Enclave Residential Subdivision: Request, pursuant to LDC §4.109, to increase the perimeter fence height on the north and west from the LDC maximum of 8' to 10' due to existing topography. Amy Temes 503-6729.

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

6.

UP13-03 - Conditional Use Permit for Sprint, approximately 0.05 acres of real property located at 3808 S. Riata Street, north of the northwest corner Riata Street and Germann Road, to permit replacement an existing Wireless Communication Facility -(WCF) antenna on an existing 80 ft. high monopole in the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. Nathan Williams 503-6805

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

7.

S12-02 - Preliminary Plat and Open Space Plan for Monteverde, for 54 single family home lots (Lots 1-54) on approximately 26.94 acres of real property located at the northeast corner of Constellation Way and Coldwater Blvd, in the Single Family-10 (SF-10) zoning district with a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay zoning district. Nathan Williams 503-6805

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Z13-05 - Amend Ordinance No. 1430 to amend the conditions of development within the Marbella Vineyards Planned Area Development (PAD) for approximately 99.3 acres of real property generally located east of the southeast corner of Higley Road and Ocotillo Road, consisting of approximately 39.2 acres of Single Family -8 (SF-8), 34.0 acres of Single Family-7 (SF-7), and 26.1 acres of Single Family-6 (SF-6) zoning districts, all with a Planned Area Development overlay zoning district. The request is to amend the conditions of development as follows: change the front yard setbacks from 20' and 25' to 15' and 20' for a living area, front porch or side entry garage in the Single Family - 8 (SF-8) zoning district. Nathan Williams 503-6805

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING (NON-CONSENT)

 

 

 

Non-Consent Public Hearing items will be heard at an individual public hearing and will be acted upon by the Commission by a separate motion. During the Public Hearings, anyone wishing to comment in support of or in opposition to a Public Hearing item may do so. If you wish to comment on a Public Hearing Item you must fill out a public comment form, indicating the item number on which you wish to be heard. Once the hearing is closed, there will be no further public comment unless requested by a member of the Commission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

UP13-02 - Conditional Use Permit for Dutch Bros. Coffee, approximately 0.67 acres of real property located at 459 N. Gilbert Road, to allow a Drive-Through Facility for a Restaurant, Beverage Service Use in an existing Service Bay Facility in the Heritage Village Center (HVC) zoning district north of the Western Canal. Nathan Williams 503-6805

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

10.

S12-08 - Preliminary Plat and Open Space Plan for Fincher Fields for 216 home lots (Lots 1-216) on approximately 27 acres of real property located north and east of the northeast corner of Recker and Williams Field Roads in the Single Family Detached zoning district with a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay zoning district. Maria Cadavid 503-6812

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

11.

GP13-02 - Minor General Plan amendment to change the land use classification of approximately 58.8 acres of real property, generally located east of the northeast corner of Val Vista Drive and Riggs Road at Adora Boulevard from Residential>0-1 Dwelling Units per acre land use classification to Residential >1-2 Dwelling Units per acre land use classification. The effect of this amendment will be to increase the allowed residential density from a maximum of 1 dwelling unit per acre to a maximum of 2 dwellings per acre. Al Ward 503-6748

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Z13-03 - Rezone approximately 58.8 acres of real property, generally located east of the northeast corner of Val Vista Drive and Riggs Road at Adora Boulevard from Single Family-35 (SF-35) zoning district to Single Family-10 (SF-10) zoning district with a Planned Area Development (PAD) overlay zoning district, and to modify conditions of development as follows: (1) increase the minimum required lot area to 13,000 sq. ft. The effect of the rezoning will be to allow an increase in residential density and amend development standards. Al Ward 503-6748

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.

Minutes - Consider approval of the minutes of the Study Session & Regular Meeting of April 3, 2013

Discussion; possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.

Report from Chairman and Members of the Commission on current events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Report from Council Liaison

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.

Report from Planning Services Manager on current events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN

MOTION to Adjourn

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - April 3, 2013

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Gilbert Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 50 E. Civic Center Drive
Wednesday, April 3, 2013, Study Session: 5:30 p.m., Regular Meeting: 6:00 p.m.

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Time

AGENDA ITEM

ACTION

5:30 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Z13-02 - Citizen Review and initiation of amendment to the Town of Gilbert Land Development Code, Chapter I Zoning Regulations, Article 2.1 Single Family Residential Districts, Article 4.5 Supplemental Use Regulations, and Article 6.1 Definitions related to permitting Unlicensed Community Residences (Sober Homes) by Conditional Use Permit in certain residential zoning districts and providing definitions and regulations. Mike Milillo 503-6747
Staff is requesting continuance

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Discussion of Regular Meeting Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN STUDY SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

6:00 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

At this time, members of the public may comment on matters not on the agenda. The Commission's response is limited to responding to criticism, asking staff to review a matter commented upon, or asking that a matter be put on a future agenda.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING (CONSENT)
Consent Public Hearing items will be heard at one Public Hearing. After the Consent Public Hearing, these items may be approved by a single motion. At the request of a member of the Commission or Staff, an item may be removed from Consent Calendar and may be heard and acted upon separately. Other items on the agenda may be added to the Consent Public hearing and approved under a single motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

None

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING (NON-CONSENT)

 

 

 

Non-Consent Public Hearing items will be heard at an individual public hearing and will be acted upon by the Commission by a separate motion. During the Public Hearings, anyone wishing to comment in support of or in opposition to a Public Hearing item may do so. If you wish to comment on a Public Hearing Item you must fill out a public comment form, indicating the item number on which you wish to be heard. Once the hearing is closed, there will be no further public comment unless requested by a member of the Commission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Z12-05 - Rezone approximately 26.94 acres of real property generally located at the northeast corner of Constellation Way and Coldwater Blvd from 19.99 acres of Town of Gilbert Single-Family-15 (SF-15) and 6.95 acres of Single-Family-35 (SF-35) zoning districts to 26.94 acres of Single-Family-10 (SF-10) zoning district with a Planned Area Development Overlay zoning district to modify conditions of development to reduce minimum lot sizes and adopt a plan of development related to lot layout, access and traffic circulation for the development. Nathan Williams 503-6805

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

7.

GP13-03 - Minor General Plan Amendment to change the land use classification of approximately 21.14 acres of real property generally located south of the southeast corner of Higley and Queen Creek Roads from Residential >3.5-5 DU/AC land use classification to Residential>2-3.5 DU/AC land use classification. Amy Temes 503-6729

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Z13-06 - Amend Ordinances No. 1649 , 1710, 2361, 2404 and 2405 and rezone approximately 21.14 acres of real property generally located south of the southeast corner of Higley and Queen Creek Roads from approximately 21.14 acres of Multi Family / Low (MF/L) zoning district with a Planned Area Development overlay zoning district to Single Family - Detached (SF-D zoning district with a Planned Area Development (PAD) overlay zoning district, and to amend conditions of development for Phase 1 Parcel 1 in the Bridges Planned Area Development (PAD) as follows: Increase the minimum lot size to 7,000 square feet, amend street cross-section for emergency access to Phase 1 Parcel 2 and amend the standard cul-de-sac cross-section. Amy Temes 503-6729

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Z12-26 - Amend Ordinances No. 1900, 2179, 2195, 2304 and 2413 to rezone approximately 35 acres of real property generally located north of the northeast corner of Recker and Williams Field Roads (Cooley Station PAD, Parcels 12 and 13) from approximately 14 acres of Single Family Detached (SF-D) and 21 acres of Multi-Family Low zoning districts, all with a Planned Area Development overlay zoning district to approximately 8 acres of Multi-Family Medium and 28 acres of Single Family Detached (SF-D) zoning districts, all with a Planned Area Development overlay zoning district as shown on the exhibit (map) which is available for viewing in the Planning and Development Services Office, and to amend conditions of development in the Cooley Station Planned Area Development (PAD) as follows: reduce rear setback and separation between buildings for the Multi-Family Medium parcel and retain the existing conditions of development for the Single Family Detached (SF-D) zoning districts. Maria Cadavid 503-6812

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

10.

S12-08 - Preliminary Plat and Open Space Plan for Fincher Fields for 216 home lots (Lots 1-216) on approximately 27 acres of real property located north and east of the northeast corner of Recker and Williams Field Roads in the Single Family Detached zoning district with a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay zoning district. Maria Cadavid 503-6812 Staff is requesting continuance to May 1, 2013

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

11.

GP12-08 - Minor General Plan Amendment to change the land use classification of 14.36 acres of real property from Shopping Center (SC) land use classification to Residential > 14-25 du/acre. Mike Milillo 503-6747

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Z12-22- Amend Ordinances No. 617,1287 and 1708 and rezone approximately 14.36 acres of real property generally located on Civic Center Drive west of Gilbert Road from Shopping Center (SC) zoning district with a Planned Area Development (PAD) overlay zoning district to Multi-Family/Medium Density (MF/M) zoning district with a Planned Area Development (PAD) overlay zoning district and to amend conditions of development in the Gilbert Town Square Planned Area Development (PAD) as follows: increase maximum building height, decrease the minimum front perimeter building setbacks and landscape area; and reduce the minimum common open space requirement. Mike Milillo 503-6747

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

13.

GP13-02 - Minor General Plan amendment to change the land use classification of approximately 58.8 acres of real property, generally located east of the northeast corner of Val Vista Drive and Riggs Road at Adora Boulevard from Residential>0-1 Dwelling Units per acre land use classification to Residential >1-2 Dwelling Units per acre land use classification. Al Ward

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

14.

Z13-03- Rezone approximately 58.8 acres of real property, generally located east of the northeast corner of Val Vista Dr. and Riggs Road at Adora Boulevard from Single Family-35 (SF-35) with a Planned Area Development Overlay zoning district to Single Family-10 (SF-10) zoning district with a Planned Area Development (PAD) overlay zoning district, and to modify conditions of development as follows: (1) increase the minimum required lot area to 11,800 sq. ft; (2) increase the minimum lot depth to 135 ft. and (3) reduce the required side yard setback from 10 ft. per side to 5 ft. with a minimum of 15 ft. total and 7.5 ft. if the lot sides on a street. Al Ward

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Z12-23- Amend the Town of Gilbert Land Development Code, Chapter I Zoning Regulations, Division 2 Land Use Designations, Article 2.1 Single-Family Residential Districts, Section 2.104 Lot Development Regulations, Table 2.104: Lot Development Regulations - Single Family Residential Districts to allow up to 10% extra lot coverage for open air/open roof structures; and to amend the Glossary of General Terms to add definitions of "open air/open roof structures". Mike Milillo 503

Hearing; discussion;
possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.

Appointment of Commission Member to serve on Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee

Discussion; possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

17.

Minutes - Consider approval of the minutes of the Study Session & Regular Meeting of March 6, 2013

Discussion; possible action by MOTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.

Report from Chairman and Members of the Commission on current events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.

Report from Council Liaison

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.

Report from Planning Services Manager on current events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN

MOTION to Adjourn

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