Planning and Zoning Commission

Jim Harris, Chairman Lake Havasu City Lucas Still, Vice-Chairman Police Facility Mychal Gorden 2360 McCulloch Blvd North Doug Hardy Lake Havasu City, Arizona John Kendig 86403 Dan McGowan www.lhcaz.gov Chad Nelson Don Bergen, Alternate Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Leo Biasiucci, Alternate Christy Cunningham, Alternate Minutes - Final Wednesday, July 5, 2017 9:00 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Harris called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Harris lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Chairman Harris seated alternates Ms. Cunningham, Mr. Biasiucci, and Mr. Bergen. Present: 5- Christy Cunningham, Jim Harris, Dan McGowan, Leo Biasiucci and Donald Bergen Absent: 5- Lucas Still, Mychal Gorden, John Kendig, Chad Nelson and Doug Hardy 4. MINUTES None. 5. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Schmeling reported that at the last council meeting, the City Council reappointed Doug Hardy to his position and they appointed Don Bergen to the alternate position. 6. PUBLIC HEARING ID 17-1267 A Request for a Preliminary Subdivision Plat a Replat of Grand Island Estates Parcel “D” Reducing the Lots from 48 to 33 Residential Lots. Mr. Schmeling thanked the Chairman and presented a PowerPoint slideshow and narrative including some of the following key points: • Property location, description, and size • Zoning of the surrounding area • Current Final Plat including 48 residential lots • Proposed Preliminary Plat reducing the number of lots from 48 to 33 Chairman Harris asked if the applicant was present and would they like to make a Lake Havasu City Page 1 Printed on 9/6/2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - Final July 5, 2017 presentation. The applicant was not present. Chairman Harris opened the Public Hearing, hearing none he closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Schmeling stated that Staff finds the proposed Preliminary Plat meets the requirements within Title 13 entitled Subdivisions. Based on the findings, the Development Review Committee recommends that Preliminary Plat for the replat of Parcel “D” of Grand Island Estates be approved. Mr. McGowan made a motion to approve ID 17-1267 a request for a Preliminary Subdivision Plat, a replat of Grand Island Estates Parcel “D” reducing the lots from 48 to 33 residential lots, seconded by Mr. Biasiucci, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Cunningham, Harris, McGowan, Biasiucci and Bergen Absent: 5 - Still, Gorden, Kendig, Nelson and Hardy ID 17-1262 A Request to Rezone Tract 2194, Block 7 Lots 5-7; 1536, 1540, and 1546 El Camino Drive from C-1 (Limited Commercial District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). Mr. Schmeling thanked the Chairman and presented a PowerPoint slideshow and narrative including some of the following key points: • Property location, description, and size • Zoning in the surrounding area Chairman Harris asked if the applicant was present and would they like to make a presentation. The applicant was not present. Chairman Harris opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Hal Christanson, Commercial Realtor with Coldwell Banker, addressed the Commission. I represent the seller, the Western Arizona Humane Society. The applicant and his realtor were unable to attend today. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. There being no questions of the speaker, Chairman Harris closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Schmeling stated that Staff finds that the proposed rezoning meets all the requirements set forth in 14.05.04(K). Based on the findings, the Development Review Committee recommends that land use action ID 17-1262 be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation of approval rezoning Tract 2194, Block 7, Lots 5-7 from C-1 (Limited Commercial) District to C-2 (General Commercial) District. Lake Havasu City Page 2 Printed on 9/6/2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - Final July 5, 2017 Mr. Biasiucci asked if there is any idea what they want to do there. Mr. Christanson addressed the Commission and responded that the applicant owns J.R. Motors on Countryshire and they are looking to use the property to store inventory, boats, RV’s, and vehicles. They will probably look to fence it off. They are looking to buy it because they need more room. Mr. Bergen made a motion to approve the rezoning of Tract 2194, Block 7, Lots 5-7, from C-1, (Limited Commercial) District to C-2 (General Commercial) District, seconded by Mr. McGowan and carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Cunningham, Harris, McGowan, Biasiucci and Bergen Absent: 5 - Still, Gorden, Kendig, Nelson and Hardy 7. CALL TO PUBLIC None. 8. FUTURE MEETING Mr. Schmeling stated that for the July 19, 2017, Regular Meeting there is one item. He also stated as a reminder, the August 2, 2017 Regular Meeting will be canceled as the room is not available. Chairman Harris stated for the record, he may not be present on July 19, 2017, but he did not know yet. 9. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Harris adjourned the meeting at 9:15 a.m. _________________________________________ Jim Harris, Chairman _________________________________________ Diane Libby, Recording Secretary Lake Havasu City Page 3 Printed on 9/6/2017