Redevelopment Commission

GILBERT REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 16, 2018, 6:30 P.M. MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 50 E. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, GILBERT, ARIZONA 85296 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Tyler Hudgins, Chair Ryan Hamilton, Vice Chair Tyler Jones, Commissioner COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Peter Sciacca, Commissioner Boe Bigelow, Commissioner COUNCIL PRESENT: Scott Anderson, Councilmember STAFF PRESENT: John Baird, Town Attorney Amanda Elliott, Heritage District Liaison Amy Temes, Senior Planner CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Redevelopment Commission was called to order by Chair Hudgins at 6:31 P.M. ROLL CALL Amanda Elliott called the roll and declared that a quorum was present. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS Chair Hudgins opened the floor to the public for any comments or communications on items 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. There were no communications from citizens. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 1. Minutes – Consider Approval of Minutes for the Study Session and Regular Meeting of March 21, 2018. MOTION: Commissioner Jones moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 21, 2018, seconded by Vice Chair Hamilton. The Motion carried unanimously. 2. Minutes – Consider Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting of April 4, 2018. MOTION: Commissioner Jones moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 4, 2018, seconded by Vice Chair Hamilton. The Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Z18-12, Hale Theatre Expansion: Request to rezone approximately 1.18 acres of real property located at 50 West Page Avenue from Town of Gilbert Heritage Village Center (HVC/PAD) zoning district to Town of Gilbert Heritage Village Center (HVC) zoning district. Chair Hudgins opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Amy Temes, Senior Planner, advised that back in March, 2018, the Hale Theatre design review was brought before the Redevelopment Commission for a study session. It was determined that Zoning Ordinance 1392 had conditions that were completed, no longer valid, or contrary to the intent of the redevelopment of Hale  Gilbert Redevelopment Commission May 16, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Theatre. A rezoning request was brought forward from the original Planned Area Development (PAD) to conventional zoning for the expansion of the site at Page Avenue and Ash Street. Ordinance 1392 applied conditions “a” through “g” reviewed below with Staff recommendations: a) The original setbacks were 10’ and 5 – The Heritage Design Guidelines and Land Development Code for the Heritage District calls for setbacks of 0 feet. Staff would like to go with the Land Development Code and Heritage District Design Guidelines to be consistent. b) Alley improvements – The alley along the eastern boundary has been improved and is dedicated. c) The developer is to provide 24 parking spaces on-site – The redesign calls for 13 parking spaces on-site, and per the current Land Development Code, an Administrative Use Permit is being processed for off-site parking. That Use Permit has been properly noticed and is scheduled for decision on May 17, 2018. d) The developer is to pay the cost of relocating underground utilities – Most of that has been completed, however it is a standard condition in an ordinance and will appear in the final document with minor wording changes. e) Dedication of Town rights-of-way – This is standard language. f) A master plan for water and sewer – The water and sewer has been planned and completed. g) Allowable square footage for signage of 1.5 SF per lineal foot – 1.5 is the standard. Staff feels that going to conventional zoning is acceptable for this project, and the current Land Development Code and Heritage District Guidelines are actually more liberal than the original Ordinance conditions. As maximizing the site’s potential is so important, staff feels that going with the standard requirements will be beneficial to the Town as well as the applicant. The Design Review case, DR17-1205, for the 10,891 square foot building expansion will come back to the Redevelopment Commission on June 20, 2018, and is conditioned on approval of the rezoning, which will go before Council on June 21, 2018. The rezoning request is subject to standard conditions, although conditions e, f, and g are based on a Development Agreement currently underway with the applicant. At this time, there are ongoing discussions on certain items. The Addendum lists these conditions “unless otherwise agreed to in a Development Agreement”. Staff believes this language is enough to show intent and that these items will be well covered with the Development Agreement. Staff is looking for a motion to recommend approval to the Planning Commission for Case Z18-12, subject to conditions listed in the Staff Report and Addendum dated May 16, 2018. This request will go before the Planning Commission on June 6, 2018. Questions: Commissioner Jones asked whether any of these changes were not in the Town’s best interest. If the zoning is changed now, and at some point down the road the ownership or use of the Theatre changes, would the Town be at any risk? Ms. Temes advised that these conditions are straight out of the code regarding setbacks, landscape, and parking, and are consistent with the Heritage Village Center zoning, regardless of the use. She did not believe the change to conventional zoning would in any way be a detriment to the Town. The conditions associated with the Development Agreement will allow the Town some latitude for discussion. By locking the language in, there is enough intent shown that the requirements are there. The discussions that are still ongoing have to do with clarification of the language. The Development Agreement, once locked in, will serve as the guiding document for those items.  Gilbert Redevelopment Commission May 16, 2018 Page 3 of 3 Vice Chair Hamilton was concerned that the phrase “unless otherwise agreed to in the Development Agreement” may serve to undo the intent of the conditions. Ms. Temes explained that the item in the Development Agreement would be the same as the condition listed here. There will still be a sidewalk easement and driveway easement, although the width of the driveway easement is still under discussion. This gives notice that the Town may realign Ash Street. The Heritage Guidelines require a sidewalk along the alley, and the easement will make sure that it is a public sidewalk, as opposed to private. It is the intent of Hale Theatre to be a quasi-public location for cultural events. It is standard language to go over a sidewalk that is adjacent to a street or alley. This will serve to lock that in and define that dimension. With no further questions or comments from the Commission, Chair Hudgins entertained a motion. MOTION: Vice Chair Hamilton moved to recommended approval to the Planning Commission for Case Z18-12 Hale Theatre, as requested, subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report and Addendum dated May 16, 2018. Commissioner Jones provided a second. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS 4. Report from CHAIR on current or future events. There was no report. 5. Report from COUNCIL LIAISON on current or future events. There was no report. 6. Report from COMMISSIONERS on current or future events. There were no reports. 7. Report from STAFF LIAISON on current or future events. Amanda Elliott, Heritage District Liaison, reported on upcoming meetings:  Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - A meeting will be held to review the Redevelopment Plan with technical staff within the Town. This has been posted as a public item with a quorum from the Redevelopment Commission.  Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 6:30 p.m. - A public meeting is scheduled to review the Redevelopment Plan and the prioritization with the public. ADJOURN With no further business before the Commission, Chair Hudgins adjourned the meeting at 6:44 P.M. ___________________________________ Tyler Hudgins, Chair