Planning and Zoning Commission

Lake Havasu City Jim Liesen, Chairman Mychal Gorden, Vice-Chairman Lake Havasu City Police Facility Don Bergen 2360 McCulloch Blvd North Doug Hardy Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403 www.lhcaz.gov Dan McGowan Chad Nelson Lucas Still Planning and Zoning Commission Christy Cunningham, Alternate John Kendig, Alternate Allen Windholz, Alternate Wednesday, January 7, 2015 9:00 AM Regular Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Liesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Liesen lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Mr. Kendig was seated. Present: 9- Donald Bergen, Jim Liesen, Chad Nelson, Lucas Still, Dan McGowan, John Kendig, Christy Cunningham, Doug Hardy and Allen Windholz Absent: 1- Mychal Gorden 4. MINUTES Mr. Still made a motion to approve the minutes from July 22, 2014 and November 5, 2014, seconded by Mr. McGowan, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Bergen, Liesen, Nelson, Still, McGowan, Kendig and Hardy Absent: 1 - Gorden 5. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Schmeling welcomed the newest appointed commission member, Mr. Allen Windholz. 6. PUBLIC HEARING ID 14-0636 A Request for a Zone Change From M-1-P/PD (Industrial Park Planned Development) to M-1-P/PD (Industrial Park Planned Development) Lake Havasu City Page 1 Printed on 3/18/2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2015 Final Changing the Adopted Plan From Eight Industrial Lots to the Proposed 222 Unit RV Resort Including Outdoor Recreational Amenities, Pool, Clubhouse and Studios. Chairman Liesen recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Chairman Liesen asked Mr. Still to chair the meeting as Mr. Gorden, Vice-Chairman, was absent. Chairman Still seated Mr. Windholz. Mr. Schmeling presented a PowerPoint slideshow and narrative including some of the following key points: • Property location and current zoning information • Details of the current adopted development plan including an 8 lot industrial subdivision • This portion of the current adopted development plan that has not been developed • Specific details of requested development plan • Potential impacts to surrounding areas • Clarification that the proposed request is to change the general development plan but will not change the zoning district Chairman Still asked if the applicant was present and would they like to make a presentation. Jim Liesen introduced himself and stated that he was hired by Horizon Development to represent them today. Mr. Liesen’s firm is doing consultant work to the refinements of their plan. Mr. Liesen stated he represents Mr. Caputo and that Mr. Caputo asked him to be present to answer any questions that the Commission might have. Mr. Liesen’s project comments included the following key points: • The interest in developing the property as M1P industrial, has not happened. • There is a need for RV facilities such as this • Similar in style and appearance to the RV park to the north, Havasu RV Mr. Nelson asked if the zoning is changed and the RV park does not go in, what other uses could be allowed, or would it just be RV park. Mr. Liesen responded it would revert back to what it is now and sit vacant until something else better came along. The intent is to develop this park because there is a need in the community. Chairman Still opened public hearing. There being no comment, he closed the public hearing. Mr. Schmeling stated Section 14.44.070(G) of the Lake Havasu City Development Code requires eight findings be met before a planned development is approved/amended. Staff finds that the request meets all eight review criteria necessary to amend the PD. Based on the findings the Development Review Committee recommends that land use action 14-0636 (15-00200002) be recommended to City Council for approval with the following conditions: Lake Havasu City Page 2 Printed on 3/18/2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2015 Final • Off-site improvements shall be required along both Chenoweth and Victoria Farms Rd • The project shall include fire alarm system, knox system and on-site fire hydrants • Fire sprinkler systems are required in common buildings, recreation rooms and offices • Emergency access roads around the entire project Chairman Still asked if there were any questions of staff. Mr. Nelson asked Mr. Schmeling to clarify off-site improvements. Mr. Schmeling commented that depending on what is necessary; it can include street widening, curbs, and/or sidewalks. Mr. Nelson asked if it includes landscaping. Mr. Schmeling responded that landscaping is usually done on the property, but typically in these types of developments they will propose to landscape some of the right-of-way as well. Mr. Nelson asked the applicant to speak about the landscaping plans. Mr. Liesen responded that they anticipate doing all the off-sites including water, sewer, and landscaping because it is to their advantage. Most people don’t realize that the property line is behind the curb, so we always make sure we landscape right out to the sidewalk. Mr. Kendig asked Mr. Liesen if there were any written objections to the project. Mr. Liesen responded that a public meeting was held and several people attended. They were in favor of the project once they saw the plan. One reason we want to do the off-sites, is that it gives people a place to walk. A place to walk the dog and that sort of thing. To my knowledge there is no one in opposition to this project. Mr. Schmeling added that he has not received any objections either. Chairman Still brought the item back to the Commission for discussion and/or a motion. Mr. Bergen made a motion to approve land use action 14-0636 with the following conditions: • Off-site improvements shall be required along both Chenoweth and Victoria Farms Rd • The project shall include fire alarm system, knox system and on-site fire hydrants • Fire sprinkler systems are required in common buildings, recreation rooms and offices Lake Havasu City Page 3 Printed on 3/18/2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2015 Final • Emergency access roads around the entire project The motion was seconded by Mr. Hardy, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Bergen, Nelson, Still, McGowan, Kendig, Hardy and Windholz Absent: 1 - Gorden 7. CALL TO PUBLIC Before opening the Call to the Public, Chairman Still invited Mr. Liesen back to chair the rest of the meeting. Chairman Liesen opened the Call to the Public. Mr. Jack Dunn of High Desert Healing presented a PowerPoint slideshow to the Commission. The focus of his presentation was to speak on medical marijuana issues in our city and to present proposed changes to zoning regarding the medical marijuana business. Mr. Dunn handed copies of the proposed amendments to staff. Chairman Liesen asked if there any other persons who wanted to address the Commission. There being no comments he closed the Call to the Public. 8. FUTURE MEETING Mr. Schmeling stated that there is not an agenda item for the second meeting in January, so the January 21st meeting will be canceled. 9. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Liesen adjourned the meeting at 9:21 a.m. _______________________________________________________________ Jim Liesen, Chairman _______________________________________________________________ Diane Libby, Recording Secretary Lake Havasu City Page 4 Printed on 3/18/2015