Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting Minutes

Southeast Regional Library

May 15, 2002

COMMISSION PRESENT: Chairman Joan Krueger , Vice Chairman Brigette Peterson, Commissioner James Beene, Commissioner Daniel Dodge, Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff, Commissioner Shane Leonard, Commissioner Michael Monroe, Alt. Commissioner Todd Hansen

COMMISSION ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Linda Edwards, Planning Manager Maria Cadavid, Senior Planner Mario Mangiamele, Town Planning Consultant Greg Davis

ALSO PRESENT: Town Attorney Kelly Schwab, Recorder Leslie Morton

I N D E X

PLANNER CASE PAGE VOTE

MR. DAVIS GP02-01 2 DISCUSSION
MS. CADAVID GP02-02 3 DISCUSSION
MR. DAVIS GP02-03 8 DISCUSSION
MS. CADAVID Z01-33 11 APPROVED

CALL TO ORDER:

Chairman Joan Krueger called the special meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.

ROLL CALL:

Ms. Morton called roll and a quorum was determined to be present.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Chairman Joan Krueger requested a motion to approve the agenda.

A motion was made by Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff, seconded by Vice Chairman Brigette Peterson, to approve the agenda.

Motion carried 7-0.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS

Chairman Joan Krueger announced that members of the public could comment on matters not on the agenda. She stated that the Commissionâ??s response was limited to responding to criticism, asking Staff to review a matter commented upon, or asking that a matter be put on a future agenda. She asked if anyone would like to speak. Ms. Krueger reminded the audience there were blue slips to complete if they wished to speak on items under the public hearing section.

No one came forward.

PUBLIC HEARING

GP02-1 â?? A minor amendment to the land use map of the Town of Gilbert by changing the Town of Gilbert land use designation from General Commercial to Business Park on approximately 11.15 acres located at the northwest corner of Guadalupe Road and Colorado Street.

Town Planning Consultant Greg Davis informed the Commission that GP02-1 is an amendment to the Land Use Map of the Town of Gilbert General Plan by changing the land use designation of approximately a 11.15 acre site from the current designation of General Commercial (GC) to Business Park (BP). He noted the project is part of the El Dorado Tech Center and is located at the northeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Guadalupe Road. He stated the site was originally zoned in the mid-80s for industrial use and has remained vacant for some time.

Mr. Davis explained that the applicant has brought forth the General Plan Amendment to allow industrial uses for a corner area excluding the immediate corner. He commented that the site is 14.25 acres and that Staff â??s major concern is the viability of the remaining parcel if it were to remain general commercial. Staff had requested and the applicant provided a central site plan showing how this commercial area could be viable. He indicated that site plan was also provided to the Commissioners.

Mr. Davis pointed out the 4 acres on the corner that would remain general commercial with the existing zoning of C-2. He noted the dimension and depth was approximately 2 feet, which is adequate for a PAD type use. He observed that to the north (PAD A) is an existing Wendyâ??s, which might indicate the viability of the site. Mr. Davis reminded the Commissioners that this meeting was for public input only, noting that Staff had not done a thorough analysis and was not making a recommendation at this time.

Chairman Joan Krueger asked if the applicant would be making a presentation.

Michael Wisnewski, 3333 East Camelback, Phoenix, came forward. He stated he had come to provide support and answer questions. He commented that they are working with the 11 acres for a future industrial project.

Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff wanted to clarify that they would move ahead if the amendment were approved. Mr. Wisnewski indicated they would.

Chairman Joan Krueger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing bringing it back to the Commission for discussion. There was no additional discussion by the Commissioners. She verified with Town Attorney Kelly Schwab that a motion was not necessary to move forward.

GP02-2 - A minor amendment to the land use map of the Town of Gilbert by A): deleting the specific area plan designation for the Spectrum at Val Vista and B) by reducing the acreage of residential land use classification of approximately 23.74 acres; and C) by increasing the acreage of the commercial/industrial land use classification of approximately 27.1 acres located in the general area south of Williams Field Road, east of Lindsay, west of the ½ mile between Greenfield and Val Vista Road, and north and south of Germann Road commonly known as the Spectrum at Val Vista area.

Planning Manager Maria Cadavid informed the Commissioners that GP02-2 is a General Plan Amendment request for the Spectrum at Val Vista. She noted there are two parts to the amendment; first is the abandonment of the specific area plan designation. She stated that Staff and legal counsel did not have any issues with this request. She pointed out that when the original area was approved and adopted by Town Council, as an amendment to a 1994 Plan, the distribution of land uses was done in a very general manner with very large land use designations. The current General Plan incorporates all the existing more specific land use categories of the Spectrum at Val Vista area; therefore, there is no longer the need for a specific area plan designation.

Ms. Cadavid stated the second part of the amendment deals with different boundary changes in both residential and commercial land use designations; specifically reducing the acreage of approximately 23.74 acres of residential land use classification, and increasing the acreage of the commercial/industrial land use classification of approximate 27.1 acres. She referred the Commissioners to the Staff report, Page 2, Bullet 1, which indicates changing the land use designation at the southwest corner of Val Vista Drive and Williams Field Road from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Shopping Center (SC) to General Commercial (GC). She commented that there is a major commercial investment coming although they have not received an application. She went on to the next bullet which indicates changing the boundaries and the land use designation at the northeast corner of Pecos Road and Val Vista Drive from three land use residential categories to just two; one residential and one commercial. She also indicated changing the land use designation at the southwest corner of Pecos Road and Val Vista Drive from Business Park (BP) and Light Industrial (LI) to General Industrial (GI). The other major item is a change in the land use designation at the portion of the Spectrum at Val Vista area between Val Vista Drive, and south of the SanTan freeway alignment extending to the eastern boundary of the area from Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Business Park (BP), and Residential to Light Industrial (LI), Shopping Center (SC) and Residential.

Ms. Cadavid commented that Staff feels the Light Industrial and Business Park land use designations on Pecos Road west of Val Vista should be maintained and not have the General Industrial designation. Ms. Cadavid indicated that Economic Development has some concerns with the layout of the industrial designation south of the SanTan freeway and east of Val Vista Drive. She said she had not updated the position of Economic Development but will do so prior to the final hearing.

Planning Manager Maria Cadavid stated Staff will request justification for the large acreage of the residential >14-25 DU/Ac, proposed.

Chairman Joan Krueger inquired whether Staff had shared their concern with the applicant.

Ms. Cadavid indicated they had not yet shared their concerns. She stated this meeting is to discuss the amendment and receive public input. Ms. Cadavid mentioned that at the breakfast meeting the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Commission had requested Staff to make the applicant and the Commission aware of what the issues were so the Commission had an opportunity to review those items plus ask questions of Staff or the applicant prior to the final hearing.

Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff questioned if the increase in industrial commercial of 27.1 acreage was generally on either side of Val Vista.

Ms. Cadavid indicated that was correct. She explained it was along the Val Vista corridor starting from Williams Field to the southwest corner of Pecos and Val Vista to south of the freeway on the east side of Val Vista.

Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff stated he did not have a problem with that since Val Vista is a full diamond interchange and will be a major north/south street. He feels anything they can put along there in the way of commercial or industrial will be to the Townâ??s benefit rather than residential. He commented he was in support of the increase in the commercial/industrial acreage along that road and does not understand Staffâ??s problem with it.

Ms. Cadavid responded that she had indicated that in general terms Staff did not have a problem with the amendment. Their concern is along the frontage on Pecos west of Val Vista with the intensity of the industrial land use designation. She used a visual aid to show where she was referring. She stated that presently there is Light Industrial and Business Park across from medium type density residential. Ms. Cadavid is proposing Light Industrial and feels the center portion of the acreage plus the area adjacent to the freeway could be revised to General Industrial

Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff stated he would need to better understand from where the 23 residential acres are being deleted.

Ms. Cadavid responded that its mostly residential changes in land use designation, or change in category going from a lower residential density to a higher residential density. She also stated that it is changes in boundaries mostly, designation within the residential classification. She commented that this is a minor amendment but very intense.

Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff stated that he would support anything along Val Vista because it is a diamond interchange and traffic is going to be terrific.

Commissioner Dan Dodge stated he wasnâ??t sure he understood what he was reading in the Staff report. He referred to the reduction in the overall total residential acreage by 23.7 acres and the increase in overall commercial by 27.1 acres. He asked where the other 3 commercial acres came from.

There was some discussion that the number should be the same; if reducing the amount of one designation there should a corresponding increase in the other designation.

Ms. Cadavid commented that 23.74 acres of residential land use is being reduced in intensity and that boundaries changed. There is clearly an increase in commercial acreage. She would like to have to have a table of additional information showing what is changing.

Commissioner Dan Dodge noted that what Ms. Cadavid said was different from the report. He stated he needed to know by the next meeting how much residential they are losing and would assume the same number is increasing the commercial acreage. He commented that of the 27 acres changes some is just moving from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, etc. He asked how much has changed from the total commercial acreage.

Chairman Joan Krueger asked the applicant to come forward and make his presentation.

Ralph Pew, 10 West Main, Mesa, on behalf of the ownership group of the Spectrum Project. He stated he is not well equipped with audiovisual presentation. He commended Maria for her efforts to try to get through their amendment because its not easy since there are a lot of minor changes to various different parcels. He wanted to highlight what was happening.

Mr. Pew stated that at the southwest corner of Williams Field and Val Vista they are increasing the commercial by 3 acres in order to accommodate a new Kohlâ??s development project that is in the works. He noted that the original configuration was short a few acres so they are expanding it a few acres and reducing some of the residential next to it.

Mr. Pew indicated that the other significant change occurs north of the freeway and resulted from the Pecos Road alignment, as it proceeds east past Val Vista and crosses the freeway, and the Greenfield Road alignment and a circulating arterial road. This has created a triangular piece of property which they think should be commercial because its going to fit in with the commercial to the east and have street frontage on three sides; which are major arterial and collector streets. The applicant decided to take the land north and create a couple of high-density residential parcels for multi family development. He declared the two high-density residential multi family developments and commercial corner at the intersection of Val Vista and Pecos to be the major change east of Val Vista.

Mr. Pew said that on the west side they plan to develop an auto mall that circulates to the interior of the site. He noted that Ms. Cadavid had questioned whether this large parcel should be General Industrial or Light Industrial. He wondered if they could do it with the auto zone category stating they would talk to Staff and work out the details.

Mr. Pew discussed the south side of the freeway, east of Val Vista (county residents reside to the south & east of the triangular piece). He stated they prefer to keep the entire frontage along the freeway for industrial uses so they created a long narrow strip immediately south of the freeway. Following the Economic Developmentâ??s suggestion, they made it deep enough to give users back up to the freeway. He stated the old plan had a 3-acre commercial corner at Willis and Val Vista, which they expanded to about 7-acres, making it commercial all the way up to the freeway. They suggest using it for auto related type uses. He recognized that residents to the south would have some concerns about the expansion of the commercial to a larger site. In response, they tried not to expand commercial further east keeping it the same distance east as the original plan but moving it all the way up to the freeway.

Mr. Pew summarized that the Spectrum plan began with about 1,200 acres but the changes in residential and commercial uses are less than 30 acres; a very minimal portion of the Spectrum Plan. He stated they feel its better for the Town especially on the north side of the freeway where they are looking for intense commercial and industrial uses. Mr. Pew offered to answer questions and added they will work with Staff and come to the Commission next month with a more definitive Staff report and recommendation.

Commissioner Dan Dodge asked about area # 30 and if it was currently just commercial on the corner. He also inquired what Willis and Val Vista would be if it were unchanged.

Mr. Pew referred him to the loop road on the map that comes through and joins Val Vista. He stated they couldnâ??t put the road there because the freeway alignment shifted further south; which is why they have a 3-acre commercial site with the loop road next to it and the business park above it. He explained that because the freeway alignment shifted south and since ADOT had not accessed easements they couldnâ??t get the road any closer so the road will separate commercial use from residential use to the south and they suggested extending the commercial north to the freeway.

Commissioner Dan Dodge stated he remembered that the Commission and applicant had spent a lot of time on this stretch. He observed that the additional commercial is away from the residential and more to the north.

Mr. Pew responded with a yes, adding it was more acreage but they tried not to move it further east keeping the line close to Val Vista and making it deep enough to be useable. He stated that the commercial parcel west of Val Vista has a shopping center designation. Mr. Pew declared the triangle piece was hard to develop.

Commissioner James Beene asked Mr. Pew if he had talked to Mr. Tilque regarding the new plans for Parcel 31.

Mr. Pew stated he had not been in touch with Mr. Tilque or the Economic Development Staff, but had read their comments and incorporated a wider depth in response to their concerns. Economic Development was concerned that if it wasnâ??t deep enough the parcel may not be useable for the types of industrial users they want to attract. Mr. Pew believes it is useable.

Vice Chairman Brigette Peterson questioned the acreage of Parcels 31 and 32 on the map.

Mr. Pew responded that the acreages on the map were not correct.

Commissioner Dan Dodge stated they are showing the loop as an extremely long cull de sac. He commented that on the old plan it actually went through and they might want to talk about it at the next meeting.

Mr. Pew joked that Commissioner Dodge had been on the Commission too long if he could recognize issues of that nature. He added it was a good thought but there were two problems; (1) east of the line (the parking boundary) are existing developed single family rural residential county homes and no road; and (2) there had to be a cull de sac of this nature since they could not loop the road across the freeway as originally planned. He mentioned the issue of severance damages in the condemnation case. Mr. Pew pointed out that the triangular piece had to be developed somehow with its own traffic circulation because they could not go north, south, or east.

Commissioner Dan Dodge questioned that it was developed to the east.

Mr. Pew responded that there were a number of single-family rural residential homes to the east and no road. He pointed to the location on the map.

Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff asked if Spectrum was going to provide a traffic study showing the traffic flow on Val Vista and some of the other streets.

Mr. Pew responded they had already done that.

Chairman Joan Krueger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wanted to speak.

Cheryl Young, 18025 South Val Vista, Gilbert, came forward to speak. She stated she lives at Val Vista and Willis across from the 3- acre commercial parcel. She wanted clarification on Willis Road.

Mr. Pew pointed out on the map where Mrs. Young resides and stated that its called Willis Road but is actually an RWCD easement/maintenance area for the ditch. The residents that live there have used the road as access to their properties. He stated it is a design issue that needs attention. Mr. Pew went on to say that with the road at this location the residents will end up with the existing Willis Road, the irrigation water hole, a landscaping buffer, our road, a landscaping buffer and then the commercial piece. He indicated that it creates more of a setback but not enough to make everyone happy with the commercial site.

Mrs. Young wondered what the depth was on the commercial piece east of Val Vista.

Mr. Pew stated he would get her that information. There was some additional discussion of the road.

Chairman Joan Krueger asked if anyone else wanted to speak on the item. Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing bringing it back to the Commission for discussion. There was no additional discussion.

GP02-3 â?? A minor amendment to the land use map of the Town of Gilbert by changing the Town of Gilbert land use designation from Residential 2-3.5 to Shopping Center (SC) on approximately 2.47 acres located at the northeast corner of Higley Road and Palmer legally described as Tract G on the Master Plat of Seville.

Town Planning Consultant Greg Davis informed the Commissioners that GP02-3 is a request to amend the Land Use Map of the Town of Gilbert General Plan by changing the land use designation of approximately a 2.3-acre site located north of the northeast corner of Higley & Chandler Heights Roads, from Residential 2-3.5 dwelling units per acre to Shopping Center (SC). He pointed out the area on the map noting it is immediately on Higley Road. It was originally zoned as part of the Seville PAD Master Plan as Public Facilities/Open Space (PF/OS) for a future fire station. Since that time the Town of Gilbert Fire Department has decided not to take the site, therefore, the applicant has requested a General Plan amendment to change that use to a commercial designation for zoning and Shopping Center designation for the General Plan.

Mr. Davis stated that the site was bounded on the west by Higley Road, followed by vacant land targeted for low to medium density residential uses (Shamrock Farms P.A.D.). Low to medium density residential use is also planned for the property to the north. He commented that the Master Planned Community of Seville adjoins the east and south property boundaries. He stated the property to the east is zoned for low to medium density residential (2.0-3.5 du/ac.) while the property to the south is zoned for Commercial (C-1), adding that the applicant is proposing to add this site to the C-1 area.

Mr. Davis informed the Commissioners that Staff had not done a thorough review but as requested by the Commissioners at the breakfast meeting, Staff had prepared a recommendation that was given to the applicant in February as discussion between Planner Mangiamele and Planning Director Swanson for Neighborhood Commercial (NC) designation as a land use. He explained the Town believes that with residential designation on two sides and the small site, the NC designation is more appropriate. He stated that further analysis would be presented at the next regular hearing.

Commissioner Dan Dodge asked if it was within the San Tan character area.

Planning Consultant Greg Davis indicated it was, adding that its part of the Seville PAD, which dictated until now, its land use.

Commissioner Dan Dodge recalled that the San Tan character area restricted the amount of commercial at intersections. He wondered how it fit within the San Tan commercial restrictions.

Mr. Davis stated he believed the change would allow this use and still be under the San Tan designation of 25 acres.

Commissioner Shane Leonard reviewed what the process had been for this site, the Townâ??s request for a fire station and subsequent change, etc. There was some discussion of the NC and SC designations. Commissioner Shane Leonard expressed a desire to have information on the impacts of an NC versus an SC designation.

Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff stated his opinion that if it is SC to the south then it should be SC to the north for synergy between the two, adding that an NC wonâ??t work with an SC.

Commissioner Dan Dodge stated he disagreed with Commissioner Kohlhoff. He feels an SC site doesnâ??t require more SC, noting there are a lot of places within the community where one would find a shopping center and nearby a neighborhood commercial. He mentioned the San Tan planning exercise noting a major concern of residents in that area was not to create large commercial corners. He reminded the Commission that the Town of Gilbert spent two years working with its residents in the San Tan area to build a consensus opinion on how to develop the area.

Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff added that the basis for his opinion was that Higley Road will be a main traffic feeder for south Gilbert, Queen Creek and Pinal County. He believes more people will use Higley because of the regional shopping mall at Williams Field and Val Vista/Greenfield.

Commissioner Michael Monroe stated he agreed with the NC designation.

Chairman Joan Krueger asked the applicant to make his presentation.

Shawn Lake, 10 West Main, Mesa, on behalf of Shea Homes, came forward to speak. He stated that if the Fire Dept. had not requested this site it would have been planned into Seville and this issue would not be before the Commission. He went onto say they planned for and buffered for a fire station; which is different from a daycare center.

Mr. Lake indicated they have roughly 2.5 stand-alone acres at a major intersection that is part of the Seville master plan. They do not want to see it vacant for a long period of time; which is why it is before the Commission. He stated the change is needed because there is nothing they can do with the site under the current zoning designation. He explained their rationale for SC was to be consistent with the area next to it and around it. He addressed the San Tan issue saying they donâ??t have any existing San Tan residents around the site and since the three property owners within 1/3 of a mile are large residential master planned developers there is no impact on San Tan residents.

Mr. Lake stated their largest concern is to have a zoning designation that is unrealistic. They feel SC is consistent with the area and that the site is large enough to buffer future residential development to the north. He agreed with Commissioner Kohlhoff that Higley would be a major north/south arterial. Finally, Mr. Lake acknowledged this was just a public hearing and that the issue would be discussed further at a later date.

Chairman Joan Krueger opened up the public hearing and asked if anyone wanted to speak on the item. Seeing no one, she brought the item back to the Commission for discussion. There was no additional discussion by the Commissioners.

Z01-33 - An amendment to the development conditions (right-of-ways and setbacks) of a portion of the Seville Planned Area Development (Parcels 5 and 35), with an approximate total acreage of 41.2 acres. The parcels are zoned PAD with the underlying zoning designation of (R-CH) Residential Single Family Cluster. The subject parcels are located west of the northwest corner of Recker and Chandler Heights and at the southeast corner of Chandler Heights and Higley Roads respectively.

Planning Manager Maria Cadavid informed the Commissioners that Z01-33 is an amendment to the Seville Planned Area Development by the main developer, Shea Homes. It pertains to two parcels of the master plan; Parcels 5 and 35. She indicated that Parcel 5 is located west of the northwest corner of Recker and Chandler Heights and Parcel 35, the larger of the two, is located at the southwest corner of Higley and Chandler Heights. She explained that these amendments came about when Parcel 5 was submitted for processing the preliminary plat and found that the product planned for this parcel was not able to observe the required rear yard setbacks and 10â?? between dwelling units. Ms. Cadavid referred the Commissioners to Page 3 of the report where it states a provision for rear yard setbacks for lots backing onto arterial streets or commercial zoned parcels was determined at twenty-five (25â??) for single story and thirty-five (35â??) for two-story. A third item of concern was the Fire Administration and Fire Marshal not accepting the single point of access to Parcel 5.

Ms. Cadavid stated that a meeting was held on April 25, 2002 with Staff, the applicant, and the Fire Marshal. At this meeting, the Fire Marshal accepted the single access design to Parcel 5 subject to two modifications; (1) the applicant provides in a written statement all efforts necessary to provide a second point of access and (2) the raised median on E. Janelle Way should be designed with a rolled curb and in two segments, allowing a 25â?? wide passage for safety vehicles. She concluded that Staff and the Fire Marshal had accepted the revised design for Parcel 5. She went on to say there was a specific request to the applicant for Parcel 35 to be designed with two points of access. She stated Staff also required the two story houses backing onto Chandler Heights to comply with the intent of the SanTan character area and maximize the spacing and mitigate the visual encroachment into the landscaping setbacks. Ms. Cadavid indicated the applicant has agreed to these requirements. She added that Staff also stipulated no two-story houses should back onto Higley Road and a maximum of three 2-story houses onto Chandler Heights.

Planning Manager Maria Cadavid noted that the Commission had expressed a concern about the accessibility to Parcel 5. She informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a statement explaining the efforts made and reason why the hierarchy of roads would not be followed. Ms. Cadavid concluded the presentation, noting that with the minor revisions Staff recommended approval.

Commissioner Shane Leonard questioned the lots referred to at the top of Page 4, Item 1. He wondered if they corresponded to the map on Page 6, Exhibit 2.

There was a discussion about the lots and map. Ms. Cadavid clarified they are the lots directly backing onto Chandler Heights Road. There was more discussion about the lots listed on the top of Page 4, Item 1 and if the numbers had changed.

Shawn Lake, 10 West Main Street, Mesa, came forward to address the concern. He commented that the issue raised deals with Stipulation # 3and mentioned that the lot numbers listed in the stipulation might have come from an earlier plat. He stated the applicant is ok with the stipulation that no more than 3 two-story homes are built on lots backing onto Chandler Heights Road.

Commissioners Karl Kohlhoff and Michael Monroe stated they liked the plan.

Chairman Joan Krueger opened the public hearing. Noting that no blue slips were submitted she closed the public hearing bringing it back to the Commission for action. She requested a motion on Z01-33.

Commissioner Shane Leonard made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff, to approve Z01-33 with Amendments 1 thru 6.

Motion carried 7-0.

Parcels 5 and 35 of the Seville master plan shall be developed in conformance with the Townâ??s zoning requirements for the R-CH district, except as modified by conditions herein:

Zoning Parcels 5 and 35
No of Lots/Units
Minimum Lot Area Sq. Ft.
Minimum Lot Dimension

R-CH
255 (8%)
2,000
N/A

Zoning
Setbacks for Parcels 5 and 35 of Seville PAD
Lot Coverage

One Story/Two Story

R-CH
10â?? between buildings except on interior lots having a common wall at the garage; and,

15â?? rear yard setback when backing onto Chandler Heights and Higley Roads
60%/50%

The raised median on E. Janelle Way shall be enlarged to approximately 70 feet long to afford more landscaping. The Fire Marshal office and the Planning Department prior to Design Review Board approval of the landscaping plan shall approve design regarding intensity and type of plant material.

The modified design for the private local streets and private entry street section shall be built per the zoning exhibit submitted with this case and construction of the street improvements shall be completed at the same time as construction of any portion of the Project (parcels 5 and 35). Improvements shall include paving, sidewalks, landscaping strips installation, utility extensions, and water and wastewater lines.

No monument sign structure shall be placed in the median for parcel 5 of Seville, and the landscaping should be limited to 3 - 36″ box trees to be planted away from the end of the island adjacent to the vehicular 25â?? path, and low profile plant material toward the center. The Fire Marshal office prior to Design Review Board approval shall approve its final design.

Parcel 35 shall be designed with two points of access as required by the Fire Department. The Preliminary plat for this parcel shall reflect said design.

All applicable conditions for parcels 5 and 35 of the Seville master plan of ordinance No. 1264 shall remain in effect.

CONSENT ITEMS

Minutes â?? Regular Meeting minutes of May 1, 2002.

Commissioner Shane Leonard requested the Gila River Reservation be changed to Gila River Indian Community.

A motion was made by Commissioner Karl Kohlhoff, seconded by Commissioner Michael Monroe, to approve the minutes with the revision as stated.

Motion Carried 7-0.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM

Chairman Joan Krueger reminded the Commissioners the next regular meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2002.

COMMUNICATIONS

Report from Chairman on current events

Chairman Joan Krueger suggested changing the regularly scheduled meeting on July 3 to July 10, 2002. Commissioner Dan Dodge stated he would not be able to attend the meeting on July 10 but did not have any objections to the change. The rest of the Commissioners did not have a problem with the date change.

Chairman Joan Krueger requested a work session before the next meeting on the Gateway Plan. Ms. Cadavid stated she would contact the Commissioners via E-mail and put together an agenda for a work session before the next meeting.

Subcommittee Reports

No reports

Report from the Planning Director on current events

Planning Manager Maria Cadavid stated Director Jerry Swanson was out of town. She commented they still had planner positions open for which they have interviewed and will continue to interview. The Planning Dept. will continue to use consultants and do their best to provide the same services as usual.

Vice-Chairman Brigette Peterson asked Ms. Cadavid if there would be a special meeting on the trip to Chicago. Ms. Cadavid replied there would be a meeting. She stated the Director and one of the Commissioners are putting a presentation together to which Staff and the Commission would be directed to attend.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Krueger adjourned the meeting at 7:10 P.M.

ATTEST: Recorder Leslie Morton