Planning Commission
Regular MeetingParadise Valley, AZ · May 16, 2023
Agenda
6401 E Lincoln Dr
Town of Paradise Valley Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Planning Commission
Chair Karen Liepmann
Commissioner Charles Covington
Commissioner Timothy Dickman
Commissioner Pamela Georgelos
Commissioner Kristina Locke
Commissioner William Nassikas
Commissioner James Rose
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:00 PM PD Auditorium
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AUDITORIUM.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Notice is hereby given that members of the Planning Commission will attend either in
person or by electronic conference system, pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431(4).
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Planning Commission may go into executive session at one or more times during the
meeting as needed to confer with the Town Attorney for legal advice regarding any of the
items listed on the agenda as authorized by A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.3.
3. APPROVAL OR AMENDMENT OF MINUTES
23-150 Approval of April 18, 2023 Planning Commission Minutes
Staff Contact: Cherise Fullbright, 480-348-3539
Attachments: 4.18.23 PC Draft Minutes
4. PRESENTATIONS
23-178 Presentation by Smoke Tree Resort Representatives &
Discussion with Planning Commission on Smoke Tree Resort
Major Special Use Permit, 7101 E. Lincoln Drive
Staff Contact: Paul Michaud, 480-348-3574
Attachments: A. Staff Report
B. Applicant Presentation
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5. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
The Study Session is open to the public for viewing, and the following items are
scheduled for discussion among the Planning Commission, Staff, and invited presenters.
Votes will not be made on any of these items, but may be made when the item is
scheduled for final action later in the meeting or at a future meeting. Public comment will
not be invited at this time.
23-172 Discussion of Smoke Tree Resort Major Special Use Permit
Amendment
Staff Contact: Paul Michaud, 480-348-3574
Attachments: A. Staff Report
B. Vicinity & Related Maps
C. SUP History
D. Application
E. Narrative & Plans Packet
F. Sign Plan
G. Noise & Lighting Studies
H. Grading, Drainage, & Utilities
I. Parking Statement
J. Traffic Impact Analysis
K. General Plan Policies
L. Guideline Comparison
M. Statement of Direction
N. Public Comments
O. Presentation
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Items for Public Hearings are Legislative Actions scheduled for action by the Planning
Commission. Staff will present the item, the Planning Commission will have an
opportunity to discuss and ask questions of staff and/or the applicant, the public hearing
will open for public comment, after receiving public comment the public hearing is
closed, the Planning Commission may have further discussion, and lastly, the Planning
Commission will take action on the item by making a motion.
7. ACTION ITEMS
Items for Action are scheduled for action by the Planning Commission. Staff will present
the item, the Planning Commission will have an opportunity to discuss and ask questions
of staff and/or the applicant, and lastly, the Planning Commission will make a motion on
the item. Public comment is not required.
8. STAFF REPORTS
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9. PUBLIC BODY REPORTS
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
*Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified
statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its
political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the
Planning Commission are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in
which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise
their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take
personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording
may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume
that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived.
The Town of Paradise Valley endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to
persons with disabilities. With 72 hours advance notice, special assistance can also be
provided for disabled persons at public meetings. Please call 480-948-7411 (voice) or
480-483-1811 (TDD) to request accommodation to
participate in the Planning Commission meeting.
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