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CITY
OF SURPRISE
PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION
Northwest Regional Library
16089
North Bullard Avenue
Surprise, AZ 85374
September 20, 2005
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order:
Vice Chairman Randy Nachtigall called the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting to order at 6 p.m. at the Northwest Regional Library, 16089 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise, Arizona 85374, on Tuesday, September 20,
2005.
Roll Call:
In attendance
with Vice Chairman Randy Nachtigall, were Commissioners Jan Blair, Skip Hall,
Antonio Segarra, and Lyn Truitt.
Chairman Ken Senft and Commissioner Fred Watts were absent.
Staff Present:
Planning and
Zoning Manager Scott Chesney; City
Planner Adam Copeland; City
Planner Gary Norris; and Planning
and Zoning Division Secretary Carol Dager.
Council
Members Present:
Councilwoman Gwen
Foro was present.
Pledge of
Allegiance:
Approval of
Minutes:
The minutes of the August 16, 2005 Planning and Zoning Commission
Workshop were approved as submitted.
The minutes of the August 16, 2005 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting were approved as submitted.
Presentations:
There were no
presentations.
- Item 1: GPA05-089 – Consideration and Action –
Tierra Rico General Plan Amendment
Planner Copeland
recommended continuation of this project to the October 4, 2005 Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Commissioner
Blair made a motion to continue application GPA05-089, Tierra Rico General
Plan Amendment, to the October 4, 2005 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting. Commissioner Segarra seconded
the motion. The motion passed with a
vote of 5 ayes and 2 absent.
- Item 2: PAD05-056 – Consideration and Action –
Tierra Rico Planned Area Development
Planner Copeland
recommended continuation of this project to the October 4, 2005 Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
Commissioner
Blair made a motion to continue application PAD05-056, Tierra Rico Planned
Area Development, to the October 4, 2005 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting. Commissioner Segarra seconded
the motion. The motion passed with a
vote of 5 ayes and 2 absent.
- Item 3: PAD04-423 – Consideration and Action –
Surprise Ranch Planned Area Development
Planner Norris
presented the project to the Commission.
Staff recommended approval of PAD04-423, Surprise Ranch Planned Area
Development, subject to stipulations ‘a’ through ‘m.’
Mike Earl, of
Earl, Curley, & Lagarde,
provided a brief overview of the project and responded to questions asked by
Commissioners. David Burrows, from
CMX, also answered questions.
As requested by
Commissioner Truitt, City Attorney McCoy provided the following language to be added as Stipulation N:
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Prior to the approval of any preliminary plat,
developer shall enter into an agreement with the Dysart School District
that addresses the impact of the development on the school district.
Vice Chairman
Nachtigall opened the meeting to receive public comment. Hearing no comments from the public, Vice
Chairman Nachtigall closed the public hearing.
City Attorney
McCoy provided the following language to amend Stipulation I:
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Prior
to the approval of any preliminary plat, developer shall enter into a
development agreement acceptable to the City of Surprise Fire Chief that
addresses the provision of fire services.
Commissioner Truitt made a motion to approve PAD04-423,
Surprise Ranch Planned Area Development, subject to stipulations ‘a’
through ‘n,’ as amended. Commissioner
Blair seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 5 ayes
and 2 absent.
- Item 4: PAD05-175 – Consideration and Action –
Burke Property Planned Area Development
Planner Copeland
presented the project to the Commission.
Staff recommended approval of PAD05-175, Burke Property Planned Area
Development, subject to stipulations ‘a’ through ‘l.’ He also noted a revision to Stipulation ‘j’
as follows:
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The project will be required to participate in the
first phase of the City’s Regional Master Planned Wastewater Treatment Construction.
Upfront capitalization is required in accordance with the terms of the
development agreement to be entered into between City and developer.
Jeff Blilie,
representing Earl, Curley, & Lagarde, talked briefly about the project and answered questions posed by the
Commissioners.
Vice Chairman
Nachtigall opened the meeting to receive public comment.
Joe Walsh,
Austin Ranch Project Manager, voiced his concern about the density of Parcel B and suggested a
stipulation to be added as Stipulation N.
Mr. Blilie agreed to the stipulation.
City Attorney
McCoy also amended Stipulations H and J, deleted the original Stipulation L
(as presented in staff report), and added Stipulations M and N.
Stipulation H, as
amended:
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At the time of platting access will need to be at ¼
mile intervals. Also each parcel will be required to have a minimum of two
remote access points. Emergency
vehicle access from Grand Avenue
to the project shall be required.
Stipulation J, as
amended
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The project will be required to participate in the
first phase of the City’s Regional Master Planned Wastewater Treatment
Construction. Upfront capitalization is required in accordance with the terms
of the development agreement to be entered into between City and developer.
Stipulation M, as
added:
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Prior to the approval of any preliminary plat,
developer shall enter into an agreement with the school district that
addresses the impact of the development on the school district.
Stipulation N, as
added:
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Applicant shall include a R.O.W. of 50-foot
wide lots on the south side of Belinda
Avenue adjacent to the Austin Ranch project
within Parcel B.
Commissioner Truitt made a motion to approve PAD05-175,
Burke Property Planned Area Development, subject to stipulations ‘a’
through ‘n’, as amended. Commissioner
Segarra seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 5 ayes
and 2 absent.
- Item 5: SP05-230 – Consideration and Action –
Houlihan’s Restaurant – The City at Surprise
Planner Copeland
presented the project to the Commission.
Staff recommended approval of SP05-230, Houlihan’s Restaurant – The
City at Surprise, subject to stipulations ‘a’ through ‘k.’
David Kincaid, representing DJK Consulting,
answered questions asked by the Commissioners.
Vice Chairman
Nachtigall opened the meeting to receive public comment. Hearing no comments from the public, Vice
Chairman Nachtigall closed the public hearing.
City Attorney
McCoy provided the following language as Stipulation L:
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Applicant shall provide enhanced landscaping
acceptable to City staff between the east side of the building and the
asphalt or curb.
Commissioner Hall made a motion to approve SP05-230, Houlihan’s
Restaurant – The City at Surprise, subject to stipulations ‘a’ through
‘l’, as amended. Commissioner Blair
seconded the motion The
motion passed with a vote of 5 ayes and 2 absent.
- Item 6: SP05-273 – Consideration and Action –
Pavilions at Coyote Lakes
Planner Copeland
presented the project to the Commission.
Staff recommended approval of SP05-273, Pavilions at Coyote Lakes,
subject to stipulations ‘a’ through ‘l.’
Jason Walborn,
representing the commercial property owners, provided a brief statement and answered questions from the
Commissioners.
Vice Chairman
Nachtigall opened the meeting to receive public comment.
Connie Stover,
President of Coyote Lakes Community Association, noted that there was a communitywide vote
on the Pavilions at Coyote
Lakes with the results
as follows: 426 of the 756 residents
voted with only 34 votes opposing the project. She indicated that the Coyote Lakes
community is proud to be a part of the solution to the traffic situation on Bell Road.
Councilwoman
Gwen Foro, Rose Garden Resident, emphasized that this is an important project to both the Coyote Lakes and Rose Garden
communities. She commented that this
area is considered the gateway to Surprise.
Hearing no other
comments from the public, Vice Chairman Nachtigall closed the public hearing.
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Applicant shall enter into a development
agreement with the Coyote Lakes Community Association prior to the City’s
issuance of any building permit.
As requested by
Commissioner Truitt, City Attorney McCoy also added Stipulation N:
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Applicant shall provide blanket cross and
shared access on all lots on the site, except Lots 6 and 8.
Commissioner
Truitt made a motion to approve SP05-273, Pavilions at Coyote Lakes,
subject to stipulations ‘a’ through ‘n’, as amended. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 5 ayes and
2 absent.
Chairman Senft called to the public to discuss any issues not noted on
the agenda. There was no one in the
audience that approached the Commission with any issue for discussion.
Vice Chairman Nachtigall asked if there were any special items the
Commissioners would like to discuss.
Director Finch provided an update regarding questions posed by former
Commissioner Dan Morris.
Director Finch introduced Scott Chesney,
the Planning Manager for the City of Surprise,
noting a number of the major future assignments for Planning and Zoning.
Director Finch pointed out that there will be a brief workshop at the
next scheduled meeting regarding the GPA projects.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), the Planning
and Zoning Commission may go into executive session with the City Attorney
for legal advice on any item listed on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
Hearing no
further business, Vice Chairman Randy Nachtigall adjourned the regular
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 7:38
p.m.
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