Planning and Zoning Commission

Meeting location: City of Apache Junction, Arizona City Council Chambers at City Hall 300 E Superstition Blvd Meeting Minutes Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Planning and Zoning Commission www.ajcity.net P: (480) 474-5083 Tuesday, April 14, 2020 7:00 PM City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order Chair Nesser called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Nesser led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present 6- Chairperson Nesser Vice Chair Heck Commissioner Kridler Commissioner Ooley Commissioner Hantzsche Commissioner McGraw Absent 1- Commissioner Howard Staff present: Joel Stern, City Attorney Larry Kirch, Department Director Rudy Esquivias, Planning Manager Sidney Urias, Senior Planner 4. Approval of Agenda 20-190 Consideration of approval of agenda. Vice Chair Heck moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission accept the agenda as presented. Commissioner McGraw seconded the motion. Yes: 6- Chairperson Nesser, Vice Chair Heck, Commissioner Kridler, Commissioner Ooley, Commissioner Hantzsche and Commissioner McGraw No: 0 Absent: 1- Commissioner Howard 5. Approval of Minutes 20-191 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of March 10, 2020. Vice Chair Heck moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the minutes from the March 10, 2020 regular meeting. Commissioner McGraw seconded the motion. City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 14, 2020 Yes: 5- Chairperson Nesser, Vice Chair Heck, Commissioner Ooley, Commissioner Hantzsche and Commissioner McGraw No: 1- Commissioner Kridler Absent: 1- Commissioner Howard 6. Public Hearings 20-201 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of case PZ-3-20, a request by the Richard Lauver and Ariel Lauver Trust, represented by Dane Astle of Edifice Architecture, of a proposed rezoning of approximately 4.5 acres from RS-GR (General Rural Low Density Single-Family Detached Residential) to RM-1/PD (High Density Multiple-Family Residential) and a Minor General Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential for a 52-unit leased residential community. Vice Chair Heck moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Apache Junction City Council the approval of planned development rezoning case PZ-3-20, a request by Rob Hale and Dane Astle of Edifice Architecture for a 52-unit leased residential community tentatively to be named the "Villas on Superstition", located at the northeast corner of Main Drive and Superstition Boulevard, from RS-GR (General Rural Low Density Single-Family Detached Residential) to RM-1/PD (High Density Multiple-Family Residential by Planned Development) and a Minor General Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential, subject to the following conditions of approval and I am submitting all seven of the included conditions as stated on the staff report dated April 14th. Commissioner McGraw seconded the motion. Yes: 6- Chairperson Nesser, Vice Chair Heck, Commissioner Kridler, Commissioner Ooley, Commissioner Hantzsche and Commissioner McGraw No: 0 Absent: 1- Commissioner Howard Senior Planner Urias gave a presentation of PZ-3-20, a request by the Richard Lauver and Ariel Lauver Trust, represented by Dane Astle of Edifice Architecture, of a proposed rezoning of approximately 4.5 acres from RS-GR (General Rural Low Density Single-Family Detached Residential) to RM-1/PD (High Density Multiple-Family Residential) and a Minor General Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential for a 52-unit leased residential community. The commission and staff discussed the setbacks are only decreasing in the backyards on the north side of project and that these are single style family dwellings that will be a leased residential community. They also discussed that there will be one uncovered space per unit with a covered space available for an additional fee, parking for visitors is available at the entrance of the community and the fire district approved the plans. The commission and staff also discussed that according to the proposal, there will be an onsite leasing agent at all times. The commission and Dane Astle of Edifice Architecture discussed that the upkeep of the amenities of the community will be included in the monthly lease and that fire district costs will be included in the property tax paid by the owners of the property. The commission and staff discussed that other cities saw issues when these types of communities started and that staff looked at how other cities are now doing these to insure the City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 14, 2020 issues (such as monotony of design, repetition, etc.) don't happen with this project. They also discussed that this is a rental product, not like an apartment complex and not a tax credit project, and this project is compatible with the neighborhood and is a minor plan amendment to the general plan. Having no one in attendance for the public hearing portion of the item, Chair Nesser closed the public hearing. Chair Nesser called for a motion. The commission discussed the findings for the rezoning and minor general plan amendment. 20-206 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of a request for a continuance of case PZ-1-20, Old West Highway Village, to a later, undetermined date. Vice Chair Heck moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the continuance of PZ-1-20 to an undetermined date. Commissioner McGraw seconded the motion. Yes: 6- Chairperson Nesser, Vice Chair Heck, Commissioner Kridler, Commissioner Ooley, Commissioner Hantzsche and Commissioner McGraw No: 0 Absent: 1- Commissioner Howard Senior Planner Esquivias gave a presentation on the request for a continuance of case PZ-1-20, Old West Highway Village, to a later, undetermined date. Chair Nesser opened the public hearing and having no one wishing to speak closed the public hearing. Having no discussion from the commissioners, Chair Nesser called for a motion. 7. Old Business 20-189 Presentation and discussion on the legislative history (adopted ordinances and related council minutes) of the regulation of cargo containers Vice chair Heck moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve a follow up date of July 28th to have further discussion and a public hearing regarding the cargo containers. Commissioner McGraw seconded the motion. Yes: 6- Chairperson Nesser, Vice Chair Heck, Commissioner Kridler, Commissioner Ooley, Commissioner Hantzsche and Commissioner McGraw No: 0 Absent: 1- Commissioner Howard Director Kirch and Senior Planner Esquivias gave a presentation on the legislative history (adopted ordinances and related council minutes) of the regulation of cargo containers. The commission and staff discussed current city codes in relation to the cargo container regulations. 8. New Business City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 14, 2020 20-205 Presentation, discussion and direction to staff on a proposed request for a city initiated rezoning of 151 and 183 N. Palo Verde Drive from RS-10M (Medium Density Single-Family Detached Residential to RM-2 (High Density Multiple Family Residential). Vice Chair Heck moved that the following direction be given to staff: that staff initiate a rezoning of 151 and 183 N. Palo Verde Drive from RS-10M (Medium Density Single-Family Detached Residential) to RM-2 (High Density Multiple Family Residential). I further move that staff take all actions necessary to meet the legal requirements set forth in state law regarding notification of this pending action. Commissioner McGraw seconded the motion. Yes: 6- Chairperson Nesser, Vice Chair Heck, Commissioner Kridler, Commissioner Ooley, Commissioner Hantzsche and Commissioner McGraw No: 0 Absent: 1- Commissioner Howard Senior Planner Esquevias gave a presentation on staffs' request for a city initiated rezoning of 151 and 183 N. Palo Verde Drive from RS-10M (Medium Density Single-Family Detached Residential to RM-2 (High Density Multiple Family Residential). Chair Nesser called for a motion. 9. Information and Reports Commissioner Howard commented that he's been listening to the meeting but wasn't there for roll call. He added he didn't want to interrupt the meeting. 10. Director's Report Director Kirch mentioned that the General Plan will be presented for approval on the August 4th ballot. 11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose Vice Chair Heck moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission hold a regular meeting on April 28th, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the city council chambers located at 300 East Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner McGraw seconded the motion. Yes: 6- Chairperson Nesser, Vice Chair Heck, Commissioner Kridler, Commissioner Ooley, Commissioner Hantzsche and Commissioner McGraw No: 0 Absent: 1- Commissioner Howard 12. Adjournment Chair Nesser adjourned the meeting at 8:06 pm. ______________________ Theresa Nesser Chairperson City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 4