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CITY OF MESA

MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING

Held in the City of Mesa Council Chambers

Date: April 15, 2009 Time: 4:00 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT

Pat Esparza, Chair Frank Mizner, excused

Randy Carter

Beth Coons

Scott Perkinson

Chell Roberts

Ken Salas

OTHERS PRESENT

John Wesley Tyler Wright

Tom Ellsworth Dave Parker

Angelica Guevara Margaret Robertson

Wahid Alam Others

Debbie Archuleta

Chairperson Esparza declared a quorum present and the meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was recorded on tape and dated April 15, 2009. Before adjournment at 5:02 p.m., action was taken on the following:

It was moved by Boardmember Randy Carter seconded by Boardmember Chell Roberts, that the minutes of the March 24, 2009, study session be approved, Vote 6 - 0. It was then moved by Randy Carter and seconded by Beth Coons that the March 25, 2009 study sessions and regular meeting be approved as submitted. Vote: 5 – 0 -1 Boardmember Mizner absent Boardmember Roberts abstained.

Consent Agenda Items: All items identified with an asterisk (*) were approved with one Board motion.

It was moved by Boardmember Salas, seconded by Boardmember Perkinson that the consent items be acted on as recommended. Vote: 6 – 0 Boardmember Mizner absent

Zoning Cases: Z08-47, GPMinor08-11, Z08-62, GPMinor09-02, Z09-08, GMinor09-01

Item: GPMinor09-01 Text Amendment to the Mesa 2025 General Plan. (All Council Districts). Minor General Plan Amendment to amend Section 2.3.2 changing the definition for the Mixed Use/Employment Land Use Category and amend Section 14.2.1 changing the definition of Major General Plan Amendment.

Comments: Planning Director John Wesley explained this text amendment was to amend the General Plan to better meet the goals of the Gateway sub-area plan approved by Council in 2008. He explained this adjustment to the definition of Mixed-Use/Employment recommends that the word campus be removed, so it could be an urban environment and would also allow for some residential uses which would need to be approved by City council as part of an urban style mixed use development. Staff was also proposing to remove the last sentence regarding urban streets. Staff was also proposing to revise the wording to say may utilize parking structure. A second change being recommended changes the definition of a major general plan amendment to exempt changes that implement an approved sub-area plan.

Boardmember Roberts confirmed that outside of the Gateway area this would allow residential on properties currently designated Mixed Use/Employment.

Boardmember Carter thought this was a good idea. However, he was concerned with smaller parcels coming through the process and getting all residential. Mr. Wesley stated staff would try to get at least 50% employment. Mr. Carter confirmed the property owners within the inner loop were aware of the text amendment.

It was moved by Boardmember Salas, seconded by Boardmember Carter

That: The Board recommend to City Council approval of zoning case GPMinor09-01 with the following revision:

Include the word “may” when referring to structured parking.

Vote: Passed 6 – 0 Boardmember Mizner absent

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Note: Audiotapes of the Planning & Zoning Board Meetings are available in the Planning Division Office for review. They are also “live broadcasted” through the City of Mesa’s website at www.cityofmesa.org

Item: Z08-47 (District 6) The 8200 to 8500 blocks of East Baseline Road (north side). Located west of the Loop 202 on the north side of Baseline Road (53± acres). Rezone from AG (conceptual M-1, C-2, O-S, R-3, and R-2) to C-2, PEP, and R-4 and the establishment of the “Baseline Center” Development Master Plan (DMP). This request will establish a Development Master Plan to allow the creation of a mixed-use residential development. David Glimcher, GVSW 202/60 LLC, owner; Susan Demmitt, Beus Gilbert PLLC, applicant. CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 16, 2008, DECEMBER 18, 2008, AND FEBRUARY 19, 2009 HEARINGS.

Comments: This case was on the consent agenda and therefore was not discussed individually.

It was moved by Boardmember Salas, seconded by Boardmember Perkinson

That: The Board continue case Z08-47 to the May 20, 2009 meeting:

Vote: Passed 6 – 0 Boardmember Mizner absent

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Item: GPMinor08-11 (District 6) 8260 East Baseline Road. Located west of the Loop 202 and north of Baseline Road (14.5± acres). Minor General Plan Amendment. This request will amend the Mesa 2025 General Plan land use designation for the site from Mixed Use Residential (MUR) to High Density Residential 15+ du/acre (HDR 15+). Loren & Colette Jessen; Jessco Dev. LLC, owner; Sean Lake; Pew and Lake, PLC, applicant. COMPANION CASE Z08-62. CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2008, THE OCTOBER 16, 2008, DECEMBER 18, 2008, AND FEBRUARY 19, 2009 HEARINGS.

Comments: This case was on the consent agenda and therefore was not discussed individually.

It was moved by Boardmember Salas, seconded by Boardmember Perkinson

That: The Board continue case GPMinor08-11 to the May 20, 2009 meeting:

Vote: Passed 6 – 0 Boardmember Mizner absent

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Item: Z08-62 (District 6) 8260 East Baseline Road. Located west of the Loop 202 and north of Baseline Road (14.5± acres). Rezone from AG (conceptual M-1, C-2, R-2, and R-3) to R-4. This request will allow the zoning for high-density residential development. Loren & Colette Jessen; Jessco Dev. LLC, owner; Sean Lake; Pew and Lake, PLC, applicant. COMPANION CASE GPMINOR08-11. CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2008, THE OCTOBER 16, 2008, DECEMBER 18, 2008, AND FEBRUARY 19, 2009 HEARINGS.

Comments: This case was on the consent agenda and therefore was not discussed individually.

It was moved by Boardmember Salas, seconded by Boardmember Perkinson

That: The Board continue case Z08-62 to the May 20, 2009 meeting:

Vote: Passed 6 – 0 Boardmember Mizner absent

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Item: . GPMinor09-02 (District 6) 10617 East Oasis Street. Located west of Signal Butte Road and south of Broadway (4.9± acres). Minor General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Parks (P) to High Density Residential 10-15 du per acre (HDR 10-15). This case will allow the development of a Supportive Housing Project.

Comments: This case was on the consent agenda and therefore was not discussed individually.

It was moved by Boardmember Salas, seconded by Boardmember Perkinson

That: The Board continue case GPMinor09-02 to the May 20, 2009 meeting:

Vote: Passed 6 – 0 Boardmember Mizner absent

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Item: Z09-08 (District 6) 10617 East Oasis Street. Located west of Signal Butte Road and south of Broadway (4.9± acres). Rezone from R1-9 to R-3 with a Site Plan Review. This case will allow the development of a Supportive Housing Project. MARC Center applicant.

Comments: This case was on the consent agenda and therefore was not discussed individually.

It was moved by Boardmember Salas, seconded by Boardmember Perkinson

That: The Board continue case Z09-08 to the May 20, 2009 meeting:

Vote: Passed 6 – 0 Boardmember Mizner absent

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F. DISCUSS, RECEIVE COMMENT AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN REVIEW:

1984 West Main Street. Located at the northeast corner of Dobson Road and Main Street. District 3. Administrative Site Plan Review. Remodel of an existing 2,240 sq. ft. drive-thru restaurant for a proposed Dunkin Donuts.

Comments: Dave Parker represented the appeal. Mr. Parker stated he thought they had moved the driveway as far away from the bank drive-thru as possible to not conflict with the bank’s traffic.

John Wesley, Planning Director, stated this is within a station area for the light rail. The goal is to redevelop Main Street to a pedestrian or retail environment that is safe for pedestrians. He stated there is high density residential existing to the west and there have been proposals for high density residential to the north of the Safeway. He stated staff was concerned with the message we would be sending for the commitment to the West Main Plan.

Boardmember Roberts asked if the applicant had ever considered a driveway on Dobson. Mr. Parker did not know if they had. Boardmember Roberts confirmed that moving it to Dobson or moving it farther east along Main would be closer than 350 feet to the next driveway, he did not want to set a precedent.

Boardmember Carter agreed with the suggestion for a driveway on Dobson. Mr. Parker stated he thought the owner wanted more visibility along Main. Boardmember Carter stated that by moving the driveway farther east it would line up with the drive aisle and not interfere with their parking stalls.

Boardmember Salas thought they should have input from the client to see if he agreed with the suggestions.

Chair Esparza confirmed with staff that the Board could continue the appeal to see if the owner was in agreement with moving the driveway.

Boardmember Perkinson asked what the vision was for the area. Mr. Wesley stated the vision was for redevelopment that would include multi-story with commercial on the first floor and residential above that. Boardmember Perkinson was concerned that the Board not overrule the West Main Plan. He confirmed the client is the owner of the shopping center. He thought the Dunkin Donuts was a good use for the site.

Boardmember Coons thought the Dunkin Donuts would draw pedestrians to the area.

Boardmember Roberts stated he understood why there needs to be long term goals, and agreed the City should stick to them.

Chair Esparza asked if the driveway could be closed in the future when redevelopment occurs. Mr. Wesley responded that it would be possible, but the typical history is that once a driveway is in it is hard to get them removed.

Margaret Robertson, a citizen, spoke and stated she comes from Fountain Hills to take the light rail into Phoenix and it is difficult to turn in at Dobson, so she takes Country Club to Main to Sycamore. She thought the driveway on Main would be better than interfering with the flow on Dobson.

It was moved by Boardmember Carter, seconded by Boardmember Coons that the Board approve the appeal with the following conditions:

Approval of F.1; 1984 West Main subject to the applicant looking at moving the driveway farther to the east with diverters for right in right out only. In addition, the applicant should work with staff to explore the possibility of having a drive access on Dobson Road.

Vote: Passed 4 – 2 Boardmembers Roberts and Perkinson voting nay; Boardmember Mizner absent.

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Respectfully submitted,

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John Wesley, Secretary

Planning Director

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