TOWN OF GILBERT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, REGULAR MEETING

1025 SOUTH GILBERT ROAD, GILBERT ARIZONA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2000

COMMISSION PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Joan Krueger,
Commissioner James Beene,
Commissioner Dan Dodge,
Commissioner Linda Edwards,
Commissioner Susan Preiss,
Commissioner Stan Strom,
Alt. Commissioner Brigette Peterson.

COMMISSION ABSENT:
Chairman Karl Kohlhoff.

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Planning Director Jerry Swanson,
Planning Manager Maria Cadavid,
Senior Planner Dan Fairbanks,
Senior Planner Mario Mangiamele,
Planner Suzanne Gunderman,
Planner David Marsh.

ALSO PRESENT:
Town Attorney Kelly Schwab,
Recorder Kari Weitz.

CALL TO ORDER:

Vice Chairman Krueger called the study session to order at 5:10 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Recorder Weitz called roll and determined a quorum to be present.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Dodge, to recommend approval of the agenda in the following manner:

Motion Carried 7-0.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS:

None.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Strom, to recommend approval of the minutes of the September 13, 2000 and the October 4, 2000 meetings, along with the update made by Planner Dave Marsh to the September meeting, and the following items on consent:

Motion Carried 7-0.

SP666-Final Site Plan approval for the proposed Gilbert Center, located at the southeast corner of Guadalupe and Roadrunner Roads.

1. 50% of the required number of tress in the eastern buffer yard shall be 24″ box or greater in size.

2. The refuse enclosure shall be relocated in an additional landscape island along the southern row of parking, east of the main north-south drive aisle.

3. Prior to the final action by the Town Council, the exterior elevations, site design, signage, landscaping, and grading and drainage plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board.

4. Project drainage shall conform to the Highland HS master Plan.

5. Water mains within the site shall be placed in an exclusive 12′ waterline easement that is to be dedicated by a Final Plat.

6. Decorative paving shall be utilized at the Guadualupe Road and Roadrunner Road vehicular access points to the site. Said paving shall be located within the subject site’s property lines, and shall utilize coloured paving materials, such as interlocking brick pavers, integral colored stamped concrete, Bomanite, or any similar approved alternative. Stamped and/or colored asphalt shall not be permitted.

7. The following conditions shall apply to the project, in accordance with the “Airport Overflight Area III” of the Williams Gateway Airport: A) A Final Plat shall be prepared and shall note the potential for objectionable aircraft noise on the plat and title report. Specifically, the plat and title shall note the following: “This property, due to its proximity to Williams Gateway Airport, is likely to experience aircraft overflights, which could generate noise levels which may be of concern to some individuals”. B) Notice shall be provided to future owners that the project is within the William’s Gateway Airport Overflight No. 3 influence area. C) Avigation easements shall be executed before a building permit may be issued. D) Constructive knowledge of potential aircraft noise impacts shall be made available to future purchasers, mortgagees, renters, occupiers, and users of the property. E) The construction, alteration, moving, partial demolition, repair and use of any building or structure shall comply with the sound Attenuation Standards, as referenced in the WRPS Appendix, in order to achieve an exterior to interior Noise Level Reduction (NLR) of 20 decibels. Some flexibility may be achieved, as referenced in Section 105 of the 1991 Uniform Building Code (UBC).

8. All applicable conditions of the Council Ordinance No. 1215 shall remain in full force and effect.

RECESS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:

ELECTION OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OFFICERS.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dodge, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to appoint Chairman Kohlhoff and Vice Chairman Krueger of the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Adjustment.

Motion Carried 7-0.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW SUBCOMMITTEE.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dodge, seconded by Commissioner Preiss, to appoint a subcommittee consisting of Vice Chairman Krueger, Board Member Dodge, Board Member Strom and the Town Attorney, Kelly Schwab.

Motion Carried 7-0.

V00-29-Appeal of the Zoning Hearing Officer’s decision dated July 18, 2000 to deny the zoning variance request to deviate from the Gilbert Unified Land Development Code requirement contained in Article I Zones (District Classifications), Section 1.41 to decrease the required rear yard setback from 15-feet to 9-feet on an existing single family residence located at 1127 South Tiago Drive, in the Tradewinds at the Islands subdivision. The subject property is zoned PAD with an underlying zoning district of R-2.

Senior Planner Dan Fairbanks presented V00-29, an appeal of a variance hearing by the Board of Adjustment involving a property at 1127 South Tiago Drive. Since the Board acts as a quasi-judicial body, therefore should review the four findings found in the Staff report. The case was advertised as a reduction in the required rear yard from 15′ to 9′. The property, a 4,495 square foot lot, owned by Dan and Kay Jacobs in an R-2 PAD zoning district. On July 18th, 2000, the zoning hearing officer sent a letter to the applicants identifying that this request did not meet the required findings for a variance. Mr. Fairbanks wished to point out that the zoning hearing officer did a considerable amount of research as part of the request and determined that the addition to the house should actually meet a 20′ required setback rather than the 15′ that was advertised.

Mr. Fairbanks identified a number of attachments in the report. First there is the site plan, a letter identifying the applicant’s justifications in terms of the findings, a letter of appeal, photographs, a letter from an adjacent property owner, and lastly the findings of the zoning hearing officer. In essence, the zoning hearing officer found that this application did not meet any of the required findings in the zoning ordinance. With that, Mr. Fairbanks was happy to answer any questions.

Board Member Krueger invited the applicant to come forward.

Ms. Kay Jacobs, 1127 South Tiago Drive came forward. Ms. Jacobs requested a special privilege, because her property backs up to Cooper Road, to be allowed to enclose her patio in glass to buffer noise, dirt and smoke from the arterial. Ms. Jacobs requested that since neither of her neighbors disapproved of the patio, and since no one was located behind her property, that the Board grant the request.

Board Member Dodge asked Ms. Jacobs if the patio was originally constructed into the enclosed setback.

Ms. Jacobs replied that it was extended three feet closer to the rear wall.

Board Member Edwards, in looking at the sketch on page five of the packet, noted that there is 19′ clearance in the backyard to the from the house to the wall. Board Member Edwards pointed out that Ms. Jacobs had mentioned that the enclosed unit expanded the dimension of patio by 3′. Board Member Edwards wished to clarify that rear yard residence requires 20′, but a patio can have 15′. Thus, the rules change when the patio is enclosed.

Board Member Dodge asked Mr. Jacobs if the original patio cover was only 12′ from the back wall and already encroached into the setback.

Mr. Jacobs replied that was correct.

Board Member Dodge asked Mr. Fairbanks if he was aware of any variance being granted for the patio cover with the original construction of the home.

Mr. Fairbanks stated that the setback would be measured from the post of the patio to the rear fence or property line, but the structure that cantilevers out was probably 12′.

Board Member Dodge asked if that was an estimate.

Mr. Jacobs verified that the patio did come out three additional feet from where it should have been.

Board Member Beene asked the applicants if they had read the report issued by the Town.

Ms. Jacobs stated that she only received the report that day.

Board Member Beene stated that the four findings had to be proven to receive the variance, and he asked if they had proven those.

Ms. Jacobs stated that she was asking for a special privilege, to which she referenced another case at 818 West Iris that received a variance of 5′. Thus, Ms. Jacobs felt justified in asking for the request.

Board Member Beene stated that there were three other findings besides the special privilege to look at. He asked if there was anything special about the property.

Ms. Jacobs replied no.

Board Member Edwards asked Mr. Fairbanks if the site plan is accurate or worth a look at where the measurements are drawn from.

Mr. Fairbanks answered that it could be done. He felt that the applicant’s site plan was pretty accurate.

Board Member Strom asked Mr. Jacobs why he didn’t obtain a permit prior to beginning the work.

Mr. Jacobs stated that he was not aware he needed a permit to install the doors.

Board Member Strom asked Mr. Jacobs if the roof pitch had changed at all.

Mr. Jacobs replied that it had.

Board Member Edwards wished to clarify a couple of issues. She stated that if the roof line was not extended and the patio was not enclosed, there would have been a 12′ setback and a new structure not labeled a patio. Board Member Edwards stated if the roof line had not been extended three feet, and it was kept at the existing dimension away from the rear yard wall, it would have required a 20′ setback. Board Member Edwards stated that they must use the criteria set forth by Arizona Statutes.

Board Member Dodge felt it was impossible to find that the hearing officer was in error. He did not see any grounds to overturn the hearing officer in this case.

Board Member Beene stated that he would vote to uphold the hearing officer’s decision.

A motion was made by Board Member Edwards, seconded by Board Member Dodge, to uphold the decision of the hearing officer on Z00-29.

Motion Carried 7-0.

RECONVENE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING:

SP667-Final Site Plan approval for the proposed Office Suites at Fountain Plaza, located at the northwest corner of Gilbert Road and Olive Avenue.

Planner David Marsh presented SP667, a Final Site Plan for the Olive Avenue office suites at Fountain Plaza at the northwest corner of Gilbert Road and Olive Avenue.

Mr. Marsh continued that the applicant is requesting an infill office development in an existing commercial development. There is approximately 18,000 square feet of existing buildings. The applicant proposes two new buildings in the site at 10,000 square feet, one one-story, one two-story.

The Site Plan is of good design. The applicant has internalized the parking space and moved the building to the street. They provide ample parking for the site. The primary problem with the project has to do with landscaping of the site. The original commercial development was built prior to the existing requirements in the ULDC (Unified Land Development Code). Staff has asked the applicant to add several landscaping islands in the existing parking areas to bring the site up to code. The applicant initially proposed the landscaping islands. However, the fire department found them to be in the way of the turning radius for emergency vehicles. Since then, the applicant has resubmitted plans and stated that they did not want to propose the landscape islands.   Staff has since then spoken with engineers to modify the landscape islands to bulb shapes to meet the intent of the code. Unfortunately, the applicant will lose five of it’s eleven excess parking spaces.

Other than that, Staff recommended approval of SP667, subject to Staff stipulations, with an additional stipulation 6: “The applicant shall submit a revised site plan incorporating a revised landscape planter design that will not obstruct emergency vehicle access prior to Staff review, prior to Town Council review.”

Vice Chairman Krueger invited the applicant to come forward.

Mr. Pedro Chavarriaga, CMDB, came forward and pointed out that they had not had a chance to discuss the latest design to the landscape islands with his client.

Whereupon, a short discussion ensued over the parking.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dodge, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to recommend approval of SP667, a Final Site Plan for Olive Avenue office suites to the Town Council, subject to Staff stipulations, with the addition of stipulation 6.

Motion Carried 7-0.

1. Prior to the final action by the Town Council, the exterior elevations, site design, signage, landscaping, and grading and drainage plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board.

2. Any signage proposed for this development shall receive approval by the Design Review Board and/or the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a sign permit. Said signage shall meet code requirements concerning size, spacing from existing signs, location and design.

3. Exterior security lighting and parking lot illumination shall be directed downward and away from residential properties and public streets. Exterior lighting shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board prior to the installation of any lighting fixture.

4. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened by a parapet wall. To the extent permitted by law; satellite dishes shall be required to be fully screened from public view. Ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened from public view by a combination of a six (6) foot high decorative solid wall and dense landscaping.

5. All improvements within the limits of project shall be complete prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

6. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan incorporating a revised landscape planter design that will not obstruct emergency vehicle access prior to Staff review, prior to Town Council review.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Z00-18-Rezoning of an approximate 355-acre parcel from R-43 (Maricopa County Rural Residential) to Town of gilbert PAD (Planned Area Development) with the underlying zoning classifications of R-1, R1-7, R1-8, R1-10, R1-35 (Single Family Residential) and C-2 (General Commercial), with an overall density of 2.60 dwelling units per acre. The subject property if generally located between Appleby Road to Chandler Height Road and 156th Street to the RWCD canal.

Mr. Mangiamele presented Z00-18, a request for rezoning of Freeman Farms PAD. Mr. Mangiamele stated that Staff requested a continuance of Z00-18 to the December 6, 2000 meeting to address some additional Staff concerns.

Vice Chairman Krueger opened and closed the public hearing and brought the discussion back to the Commission.

Commissioner Strom suggested that Staff, when they bring the project back, comment on the Ocotillo alignment.

A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Alt. Commissioner Peterson, to recommend a continuance of Z00-18 to the December 6, 2000 meeting.

Motion Carried 7-0.

Z00-20-An Amendment to the Coronado Ranch Planned Area Development (P.A.D.) to rezone Parcel 5, an approximate 19.24-acre parcel, in order to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 25 to 20 feet, reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 20 to 15 feet, and increase the minimum side yard setback from 5 to 10 feet to 10 and 12 feet. The subject property is generally located 1/2 mile east of Higley Road and 1/2 mile north of Queen Creek Road, on the west side of East Arrowhead Trail.

Ms. Gunderman presented Z00-20, the Planned Area Development amendment for Coronado Ranch, parcel 5. Ms. Gunderman informed the Commission that the applicant requested a continuance to the December 6, 2000 meeting in order to further modify housing plans and make a compromise with the setback request originally put forth.

Vice Chairman Krueger opened and closed the public hearing and brought the discussion back to the Commission.

A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Alt. Commissioner Peterson, to recommend a continuance of Z00-20 to the December 6, 2000 meeting.

Motion Carried 7-0.

Z00-24-An amendment to portion of Phase B of the Neely Farms Planned Area Development, approximately 25.39 acres, from PAD C-2 (General Commercial) to PAD PF/OS Public Facility and Open Space Zoning District for the construction of the Justice

Center, a community service building that will house the Police, Fire and the municipal Court facilities. The subject parcel is located at the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Civic Center Drive.

Ms. Cadavid presented Z00-24, an amendment request to rezone 25.39 acres of the original Neely Farms PAD, located at the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Civic Center Drive from C-2 to PAD PF/OS, with the intent of building the justice center to house the police, fire and municipal courts. Ms. Cadavid stated that the only reason they request a continuance is to meet the technical requirement of the on-site posting. With that, Staff recommended a continuance to the December 6, 2000 meeting.

Vice Chairman Krueger opened and closed the public hearing and brought the discussion back to the Commission.

A motion was made by Commissioner Preiss, seconded by Commissioner Beene, to recommend a continuance of Z00-24 to the meeting of December 6, 2000.

Motion Carried 7-0.

UP99-5-A Use Permit to authorize a gasoline service station within a C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district. The project site is located at the southeast corner of Elliot Road and Val Vista Drive.

Ms. Gunderman presented UP99-5, a renewal of a use permit that expired due to the fact that the applicant had not completed 10 percent of the project within a year of the approval date of the original use permit as stated within the ULDC.

Ms. Gunderman stated that this project was originally approved with a zoning amendment and a site plan. At the time the project went to Town Council, they approved the zoning amendment and the use permit; however, the site plan issues had not been resolved. Thus, the site plan went back to the Design Review Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission for further work. When this happened, the entire orientation of the building changed from what was originally approved in the use permit.

As a result, stipulation 1 does not apply to this building any longer. Thus, Staff recommended the stipulation be struck. With that, Staff concluded the presentation.

Vice Chairman Krueger opened and closed the public hearing and brought the discussion back to the Commission.

A motion was made by Commissioner Strom, seconded by Commissioner Preiss, to recommend approval of UP99-5, the use permit for the southeast corner of Elliot and Val Vista as stipulated by Staff, with the deletion of stipulation 1.

Motion Carried 7-0.

( 1. A naturally contoured berm, thirty-six inches (36″) in height shall be constructed within the landscape area located to the south of the gasoline service station building to screen the rear of said building and the retention basin located in said landscape area. )

1. All outdoor storage areas for materials, trash, equipment, HVAC systems, and service electrical systems (SES), shall be screened from view by enclosing said areas/equipment, extending building walls, or by building a six (6) foot masonry wall and using landscaping.

2. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened by a parapet wall. The elevation of the parapet wall shall meet or exceed the elevation of mechanical equipment. To the extent permitted by law, satellite dishes shall be required to be fully screened from public view.

Z96-36-An amendment to the development conditions regarding the improvement of open space tracts adjacent to the project and the provision of an eight (8) feet concrete sidewalk along the northern and western sides of the project within the open space tracts. The subject project is known as Triple D Ranches, containing approximately 36.98 acres, and is generally located on the north side of Elliot Road and one-half mile west of Greenfield Road and it is zoned R1-20 (Single-Family Residential).

Ms. Cadavid presented Z96-36, a request for an amendment to the development conditions of Triple D Ranches, a Planned Area Development of approximately 36.98 acres, located on the north side of Elliot Road.

Ms. Cadavid continued that the PAD consists of residential lots with the underlying zoning district of R1-20.

Staff evaluated the value and justification for deviating from the condition originally required. In doing so, Staff found that although the easement in question is to the west of the subdivision, the engineering allowed a portion of the 75′ easement be used for on-site retention. In exchange, the applicant agreed to improve the easement and to provide landscaping, the maintenance of the facility, and part of the 8′ concrete sidewalk.

Based on the plan, use of the utilitarian element of the facilities by the Town, Staff feels that the original requirement met the intent of the General Plan, and goes along with what the Town has approved for the residential development next to these easements.

Therefore, Staff concluded that with exception of the initial portion of the sidewalk that may interfere with maintenance in the future, the rest of the alignment of the sidewalk is out of the area of SRP.

Commissioner Strom asked why was the subdivision allowed to get building permits if they had not completed the sidewalk.

Ms. Cadavid stated that they are still completing the subdivision.

Vice Chairman Krueger invited the applicant to come forward.

Mr. Greg Allan, 640 East Encinas, came forward not to argue the merits of the sidewalk, but to argue that that was not what was approved when they were given the stipulation. Mr. Allan stated that it was not fair to add the stipulation when they went to Council.

Vice Chairman Krueger opened the public hearing.

She started off by reading into the record a comment by Mat Greer, 2115 East Page Avenue, stating: “Should be completed as originally proposed.”

Mr. Michael D. Brown, 2064 East Washington, was concerned about they way the subdivision was being taken care of. He wished to see what is fair done.

With that, Vice Chairman Krueger closed the public hearing and brought the discussion back to the Commission.

Commissioner Dodge stated that if the Town Council wished to change a stipulation, it was in their purview.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dodge, seconded by Commissioner Beene, to recommend denial of Z96-36, in addition add the following stipulation.

Motion Carried 7-0.

1. Completion of the improvement including, but not limited to, landscaping an 8′ concrete sidewalk within track A be completed by the year 2001.

COMMUNICATIONS:

A report from the Chairman on current events.

Vice Chairman Krueger passed around a list to allow Commissioners to assist Planner Geir Sverdrup with the Citizens’ Growth Initiative.

Subcommitte reports.

Commissioner Beene stated that he had been appointed as a liaison to the Gilbert Economic Advisory Board.

Report from the Planning Director on current events.

Status Report of Major Projects

Growing Smarter
Planning Director Swanson noted that the Growing Smarter Project is moving right along, and progress is being made.

The first series of neighborhood meetings will start Thursday, November 2, 2000.

Unified Land Development Code Update
Planning Director Swanson noted that Mr. Mangiamele is heading the Unified Land Development Code Update in order to get input for changes that need to be made to the zoning ordinance.

A joint meeting will be coming up between Town Council and Staff and Commissioner at a soon-to-be-decided date.

Parks, Open Space and Trails Plan
Ms. Gunderman updated the Commission on the Parks, Open Space and Trails. She stated that a Technical Advisory Committee meeting was held last Tuesday. The next meeting will be January 30, 2001. Ms. Gunderman added that as soon as the inventory is completed next Friday, some informational data will be offered on the Town’s website and newspaper, “Your Town.”

ADJOURNMENT:

Vice Chairman Krueger adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

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STUDY SESSION

COMMISSION PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Joan Krueger,
Commissioner James Beene,
Commissioner Dan Dodge,
Commissioner Linda Edwards,
Commissioner Susan Preiss,
Commissioner Stan Strom,
Alt. Commissioner Brigette Peterson.

COMMISSION ABSENT:
Chairman Karl Kohlhoff.

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Planning Director Jerry Swanson,
Planning Manager Maria Cadavid,
Senior Planner Dan Fairbanks,
Senior Planner Mario Mangiamele,
Planner Suzanne Gunderman,
Planner David Marsh.

ALSO PRESENT:
Town Attorney Kelly Schwab,
Recorder Kari Weitz.

CALL TO ORDER:

Vice Chairman Krueger called the study session to order at 5:10 p.m.

SP666-Final Site Plan approval for the proposed Gilbert Center, located at the southeast corner of Guadalupe and Roadrunner Roads.

Planner David Marsh briefed the Commission on SP666, a Final Site Plan for Gilbert Center. Mr. Marsh indicated that this was a relatively straightforward project.

The overall site plan represents a functional layout in terms of the building location and orientation, landscape buffer, circulation, parking design, and landscaping. Staff placed a stipulation that the refuse enclosure be relocated away from the sight visibility of oncoming traffic.

The project provides well-defined pedestrian pathways connecting the buildings and sidewalks to Roadrunner and Gilbert Roads. In terms of vehicular access, the development will have ingress/egress point of access on Guadalupe Road, and egress only on Roadrunner Road. Parking spaces meet code requirements, along with the landscaping.

Staff felt that the proposed building elevations harmonize with the architectural character of the area in regards to materials, architectural forms, detailing and color.

Staff received no public input regarding the application. Thus, Staff requested that the project be moved to consent.

The Commissioners agreed to this request.

SP667-Final Site Plan approval for the proposed Office Suites at Fountain Plaza, located at the northwest corner of Gilbert Road and Olive Avenue.

Planner David Marsh presented SP667, a Final Site Plan for the Olive Avenue office suites at Fountain Plaza. Mr. Marsh explained that the applicant seeks to do an infill office development in the existing commercial development. The applicant proposes two buildings, a single story and a two story. Staff felt that the site plan was of good design, with the internalized parking.

The primary problem with the project, according to Staff, is with the landscape islands. Apparently, this is an older complex, and the Town’s most current guidelines did not apply to this site in the early 1980’s, late 1970′. Another problem arose with the landscape planters in terms of circulation. Apparently, they were in the way of fire access and emergency vehicles. Thus, the applicant again, resubmitted the plans, this time not wishing to propose the landscape islands. However, Staff spoke with the engineers and had a new plan to submit, but the applicant has not seen it as of yet. This latest rendition puts the landscape planters in a bulb-shape island, which meet the intent of code.

With that, Staff recommended approval of SP667.

UP99-5-A Use Permit to authorize a gasoline service station within a C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district. The project site is located at the southeast corner of Elliot Road and Val Vista Drive.

Ms. Gunderman presented UP99-5, a renewal for a use permit that expired due to the applicant not completing 10 percent of the project within a year’s time.

Ms. Gunderman explained how the project was originally approved with a zoning amendment and site plan. At the Town Council stage of the project, the zoning amendment and use permit were approved. However, the site plan issues had yet to be resolved, resulting in the project going back before the Design Review Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission.

With that, Staff recommended approval of UP99-5.

Z96-36-An amendment to the development conditions regarding the improvement of open space tracts adjacent to the project and the provision of an eight (8) feet concrete sidewalk along the Planning & Zoning Commission northern and western sides of the project within the open space tracts. The subject project is known as Triple D Ranches, containing approximately 36.98 acres, and is generally located on the north side of Elliot Road and one-half mile west of Greenfield Road and it is zoned R1-20 (Single-Family Residential).

Ms. Cadavid presented Z96-36, a request for an amendment to the development conditions of Triple D Ranches. This PAD consists of residential lots, with the underlying zoning district of R1-20. This project’s specific problem deals with an easement. Apparently, an 8′ concrete sidewalk was supposed to be completed by the subdivision per Ordinance 1011, prescribed to the applicant in Stipulation N. Staff felt that the original requirement met the intent of the General Plan; therefore, Staff concluded that the improvement needed to be secured.

Z00-18-Rezoning of an approximate 355-acre parcel from R-43 (Maricopa County Rural Residential) to Town of gilbert PAD (Planned Area Development) with the underlying zoning classifications of R-1, R1-7, R1-8, R1-10, R1-35 (Single Family Residential) and C-2 (General Commercial), with an overall density of 2.60 dwelling units per acre. The subject property if generally located between Appleby Road to Chandler Height Road and 156th Street to the RWCD canal.

Mr. Mangiamele briefly stated that Z00-18, a rezoning of Freeman Farms PAD would be requesting a continuance to the December 6, 2000 meeting in order to address some additional Staff concerns.

Z00-20-An Amendment to the Coronado Ranch Planned Area Development (P.A.D.) to rezone Parcel 5, an approximate 19.24-acre parcel, in order to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 25 to 20 feet, reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 20 to 15 feet, and increase the minimum side yard setback from 5 to 10 feet to 10 and 12 feet. The subject property is generally located 1/2 mile east of Higley Road and 1/2 mile north of Queen Creek Road, on the west side of East Arrowhead Trail.

Ms. Gunderman next briefed the Commission on Z00-20, the Planned Area Development amendment for Coronado Ranch, parcel 5. She stated that the applicant requested a continuance to the December 6, 2000 meeting.

Z00-24-An amendment to portion of Phase B of the Neely Farms Planned Area Development, approximately 25.39 acres, from PAD C-2 (General Commercial) to PAD PF/OS Public Facility and Open Space Zoning District for the construction of the Justice Center, a community service building that will house the Police, Fire and the municipal Court facilities. The subject parcel is located at the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Civic Center Drive.

Next, Ms. Cadavid presented Z00-24, a Town initiated amendment request to rezone 25.39 acres of the original Neely Farms PAD. The reason for the continuance, Ms. Cadavid stated, is to meet the technical requirement of the on-site posting. Thus, Staff recommended a continuance to the December 6, 2000 meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

Vice Chairman Krueger adjourned the study session at 5:45 p.m.

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