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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDApacket__09-12-22_0434_380       NOTICE OF MEETING REGULAR MEETING FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION      Chairman Peter Gray  Vice Chairman Scott Schlossberg Commissioner Patrick Dapaah Commissioner Clayton Corey Commissioner Susan Dempster Commissioner Dan Kovacevic Commissioner Rick Watts, Jr.      TIME:6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING WHEN:MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 WHERE:FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ Commissioners of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the Town’s Council,  various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Commission meeting. 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 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.    REQUEST TO COMMENT   The public is welcome to participate in Commission meetings. TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM, please complete a Request to Comment card, located in the back of the Council Chambers, and hand it to the Executive Assistant prior to discussion of that item, if possible. Include the agenda item on which you wish to comment. Speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Verbal comments should be directed through the Presiding Officer and not to individual Commissioners. TO COMMENT ON AN AGENDA ITEM IN WRITING ONLY, please complete a Request to Comment card, indicating it is a written comment, and check the box on whether you are FOR or AGAINST and agenda item, and hand it to the Executive Assistant prior to discussion, if possible. REGULAR MEETING        1.CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE – Chairman Gray        2.ROLL CALL – Chairman Gray     3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda.     4.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: approving the regular meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission June 13, 2022.     5.PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: REZONE property at 17205 E Shea Boulevard, approximately 1.43 acres, generally located approximately 1,400 feet southeast of the southeast corner of N. Saguaro Boulevard and E. Shea Boulevard from C-1 – Neighborhood Commercial and Professional Zoning District to C-2 – Intermediate Commercial Zoning District.     6.REVIEW AND DISCUSS draft language for a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to provide for drug and alcohol treatment centers and detoxification facilities.     7.REVIEW AND DISCUSS possible amendments to Section 2.02, Special Use Permits, of the Zoning Ordinance.      8.REVIEW AND DISCUSS possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 7, Parking and Loading Requirements.      9.COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH to staff.    10.SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS from Development Services Director.    11.REPORT from Development Services Director.    12.ADJOURNMENT     CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted in accordance with the statement filed by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the Town Clerk. Dated this ______ day of ____________________, 2022. _____________________________________________  Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of September 12, 2022 2 of 3   The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5199 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Commission with this agenda are available for review in the Development Services' Office.    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of September 12, 2022 3 of 3 ITEM 4. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 09/12/2022 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: approving the regular meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission June 13, 2022. Staff Summary (Background) The intent of approving meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account of the discussion and action that took place at the meeting for archival purposes. Approved minutes are placed on the Town's website and maintained as permanent records in compliance with state law.   Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle N/A Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approving the meeting minutes of the regular meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission June 13, 2022.   SUGGESTED MOTION MOVE to approve the regular meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission June 13, 2022. Attachments DRAFT MM 220613  D R A F T TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 13, 2022            1.CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE      Commissioner Dempster called the Regular Meeting of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission held June 13, 2022 to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Commission and the public in the Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence.   2.ROLL CALL   Present: Chairman Peter Gray (telephonically); Vice Chairman Scott Schlossberg (telephonically); Commissioner Clayton Corey; Commissioner Susan Dempster; Commissioner Dan Kovacevic; Commissioner Roderick Watts, Jr.; Commissioner Patrick Dapaah (telephonically)  Staff Present: Development Services Director John Wesley; Senior Planner Farhad Tavassoli; Executive Assistant Paula Woodward  3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC      Lori Troller, Fountain Hills resident, expressed concern regarding 5G communications and the safety of residents in Fountain Hills. She said that she spoke about it at the June 7, 2022, Town Council meeting. She requested that the Commission and the public educate themselves regarding how 5G is detrimental to the public’s health and that Fountain Hills should adopt a strict ordinance to protect the community. She stated that many municipalities have already taken action to restrict 5G.       4.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: approving the regular meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission May 9, 2022.        MOVED BY Commissioner Susan Dempster, SECONDED BY Commissioner Dan Kovacevic to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 9, 2022.   Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously      5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION of Appointing a Chairperson to the Planning and Zoning Commission.         MOVED BY Commissioner Susan Dempster, SECONDED BY Commissioner Dan Kovacevic to Appoint Peter Gray as Chairperson.   Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously   6.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Appointing a Vice Chairperson to the Planning and Zoning Commission.         MOVED BY Commissioner Susan Dempster, SECONDED BY Commissioner Clayton Corey to Appoint Scott Schlossberg as Vice Chairperson.   Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously   7.CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: A request for a Special Use Permit to allow up to five dwelling units in the C-C (Common Commercial) zoning district on an 8,000 square-foot lot located at the northwest corner of El Pueblo Boulevard and Ivory Drive ( Case #SUP22-000001)        Mr. Wesley said that this agenda item was continued from the May 2022 meeting.  The request is for a SUP to allow up to five dwelling units in the C-C zoning district on an 8,000 square foot lot located at the northwest corner of El Pueblo Boulevard and Ivory Drive. Mr. Wesley highlighted the comments and concerns from the May 9, 2022 meeting as written in the staff report. Mr. Wesley said that the resubmittal proposal consists of over half of the ground floor to be used as parking for the development, a 2,000 square foot office space, and five residential apartments. As proposed, twenty parking spaces are required per code, six of which will be provided on the lot inside the building. That leaves fourteen spaces on the overall site.  Thirty-two spaces would be required for an 8,000 square foot commercial use. The Plat 106 HOA did not provide staff with any concerns.  Mr. Wesley said that staff concluded that the proposal for residential use on this lot would be consistent with the General Plan designation for this project. The proposed use would not be detrimental to continued commercial development of this center or the surrounding neighborhood.  The staff is recommending approval of four units as the maximum allowed. The staff is recommending approval of the SUP subject to addressing the parking needs and final site plan approval meets code requirements. In response to Commissioner Kovacevic, Mr. Wesley said that the zoning ordinance provides the number of units based on density.  Commissioner Watts commented that he leans toward the approval of four units, not the five units. Chairman Gray commented that he was indifferent. He expressed concern that this    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of June 13, 2022 2 of 6 project could set precedent for future projects.  Mr. Wesley replied that if there is no guide to set the density or cap for a SUP, the door is wide open in the future for requests that are out of character for a given area. The difference between one unit is close enough. Chairman Gray said he is happy the applicant included the resident parking underneath the units.  He was unsure about the driveway across the street from the project site. Mr. Wesley replied that the Town Engineer did not have any problems with it. If the driveway was moved, parking spaces would have to be sacrificed. Commissioner Dempster commented that it is aligned with the neighbor’s garage and driveway, and it makes sense to have it in that particular spot. In response to Vice Chairman Schlossberg, Mr. Wesley said that a SUP would be required should the lower level commercial unit be converted to residential. If the parking was converted to usable space, the review process would be with staff.  However, there could be stipulations attached to the approval recommendation. Commissioner Watts asked if the applicant had performed due diligence with the neighborhood notification. He expressed concern that changes could take place after the community outreach. The community would be unaware of alterations. Mr. Wesley said that he didn’t think anymore outreach took place since the last update. He said that is a good question for the applicant. Commissioner Dapaah said that trash management seems like an afterthought.  It would be good to review the location of the concrete trash pad and possibly a compactor.  A drain would be nice so the area could be washed. This is a concern for the surrounding neighbors. Commissioner Dapaah walked the project site and observed a grease trap area and trash piled high. Mr. Wesley said that the PowerPoint shows the proposed development plan with concrete pad and solid waste area to the west. He said more waste disposal areas could be added as the entire area is developed.   Commissioner Corey asked  to see the visuals of the elevations off Ivory Drive. He said the garage door does a good job mirroring the residential area.  He commented  that there are so many windows and suggested reducing the number windows to appear less commercial and more residential. In response to Commissioner Dempster, Mr. Wesley said that there have been decisions by the property owners association about parking lot improvements. It is on the code enforcement watch list. Mr. Gurzak, the applicant, told the Commission the parking lot is scheduled for paving in three to four weeks.  The POA is looking into adding more trash receptacles.  The restaurant in the area uses the same trash receptacle. He said he would prefer to build    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of June 13, 2022 3 of 6 five units but would accommodate to four units to move the project forward.  He agreed with Commissioner Corey’s comments regarding the windows and confirmed they could be toned down.  Commissioner Dempster asked if there were any public speakers. Rebecca Ellison, Fountain Hills resident, said that she and her husband live across the street from this project.  They are concerned about the ambiguity of the project.  She said the trash area is an issue now and needs to be addressed. The elevations are questionable. The architecture does not fit into the neighborhood and the rooftop air conditioning units need to be reviewed.  Lori Troller, Fountain Hills resident, commented that the driveway is a concern regarding sightlines and children safety.  She said that people are concerned that this project, once complete, would be sold to a behavioral health company. She inquired if the applicant agreed to sign off that he would not let this property become a behavioral health business.  Ed Stizza, Fountain Hills resident, said that this seems like a "shoved in" project. The developer said they are repaving the parking lot before a major construction project – it doesn’t make sense.  The aesthetic does not blend in with the area. It is time to polish up Fountain Hills. Commissioner Watts said that he supports the project as long as there are four units and parking underneath.  The refuse area is a concern.   Commissioner Dempster pointed out that the area is commercially zoned. There could be some many other businesses that could go there – a motorcycle repair shop or another restaurant, etc. This project is one of the least disruptive to the area.   Commissioner Corey commented that the shared trash bin with the restaurant is located too far away. It would make more sense for a dedicated bin closer to them. He said that if the building was flipped around, as suggested earlier, the neighbors would be looking at cars.  The building has some nice design elements. He said that landscaping and a new building will definitely improve the look of the area.  Mr. Wesley said that the parking requirement is defined but the dedication is not specially stated in the project narrative.  Parking dedication can be part of the stipulation. In response to Commissioner Kovacevic, Mr. Wesley said that the architecture requirements are typically part of the site plan review by staff.  Larger projects can include architectural comments, suggestions and requirements by the Town Council.  Commissioner Depaah asked if the mechanical units could be placed on the ground to keep the roof line clear. Mr. Wesley replied that it will be reviewed when the applicant submits more detailed plans.    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of June 13, 2022 4 of 6 Chairman Gray thanked the Commissioner for taking into consideration all the public, applicant, staff and commissioner comments.  He said that unless there is an overwhelmingly compelling argument to allow five units, he agrees with Commissioner Watts requirement to allow only four units.    MOVED BY Commissioner Roderick Watts, Jr., SECONDED BY Commissioner Clayton Corey to forward a recommendation to the Town Council to approve a Special Use Permit (SUP22-000001) to allow up to four dwelling units in the C-C (Common Commercial) zoning district on an 8,000 square-foot lot located at the northwest corner of El Pueblo Boulevard and Ivory Drive as approved through site plan review with the following stipulations: the enclosed parking is dedicated to the residential units; any modification to the interior parking use, would require review of the SUP and dedicate one interior parking space to each dwelling unit.     Vote: 6 - 1   NAY: Vice Chairman Scott Schlossberg (telephonically)    8.CONSIDERATION OF amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 7, Parking and Loading Requirements.         Mr. Wesley suggested to the Commissioner to reschedule this agenda item for a future meeting - August or September.  He thought it would be best to review this item when all of the Commission were physically present. The Commission agreed.    9.COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH to staff.     Commissioner Watts inquired about the Town's reserach regarding 5G.     10.SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS from Development Services Director.     Mr. Wesley said that staff is reviewing public comments and researching options regarding 5G.  He said that there are specific limitations by the state from preempted actions.  Public Works is responsible for the cellular tower applications throughout the Town.    11.REPORT from Development Services Director.     Mr. Wesley said that the July Planning and Zoning Meeting has been canceled. Upcoming agenda items include detox facilities and parking text amendment.        Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of June 13, 2022 5 of 6 12.ADJOURNMENT      The Regular Meeting of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission held June 13, 2022, adjourned at 7:13 p.m.      PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION _______________________________ Chairman Peter Gray                                                                                           ATTESTED AND PREPARED BY:                                                                                                                                                                                    ______________________________                                                                                         Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant  CERTIFICATION  I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Fountain Hills in the Town Hall Council Chambers on June 13, 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this day of June 21, 2022.                                                                           ______________________________                                                                           Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant     Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of June 13, 2022 6 of 6 ITEM 5. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 09/12/2022 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: Farhad Tavassoli, Senior Planner Staff Contact Information: Farhad Tavassoli, Senior Planner Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: REZONE property at 17205 E Shea Boulevard, approximately 1.43 acres, generally located approximately 1,400 feet southeast of the southeast corner of N. Saguaro Boulevard and E. Shea Boulevard from C-1 – Neighborhood Commercial and Professional Zoning District to C-2 – Intermediate Commercial Zoning District. Staff Summary (Background) SOT USA, LLC submitted this request to rezone a developed parcel from C-1 to C-2 in order to allow an indoor live fire range. The property is located on the west side of Shea Blvd. (17205 E. Shea Blvd), approximately ¼ mile southeast of the intersection Shea Blvd. and Saguaro Blvd. The property has been zoned C-1 since 2003, when it was rezoned from R1-43. The 62,130 sq. ft. subject parcel contains a 7,500 square foot unit and was completed in 2008. Tenant improvements are currently underway for a gun shop, which will cover a little over half of the unit. The applicant intends to use the remainder of the unit for a live fire range. Design measures will be taken within this portion of the building to contain noise from gunfire entirely within the building. Although the unit is contained with an individual parcel, it is part of a larger commercial strip center containing a number units, including offices for Remax, State Farm, Roof King and Neuro Health Solutions. The neighboring parcel that houses these businesses is also zoned C-1. The neighboring properties to the west and south are zoned R1-43 and contain detached single-family homes on large lots. Cereus Wash is adjacent to the north. The Crossroads Business Center, zoned C-2, is across Shea Blvd. to the east. The Character Areas Plan from the 2020 Fountain Hills General Plan designates the property as part of the Shea Corridor and within the Primary Town Center Gateway. The Shea Corridor is characterized by low intensity, auto-oriented, strip retail development. The Plan stresses non-residential uses in this area which abut residential areas must always provide an adequate buffer or transition zone, while also recognizing the necessity for rezoning to allow the flexibility to create the desired gateway entry. Similarly, the Primary Gateway functions to draw more visitors to the Town and support a strong tax base and robust local economy. Zoning Pattern Typical zoning patterns place the most intense zoning and land uses at major arterial intersections and along major streets and then step down to less intense zones and uses to provide buffers and transitions to residential areas.  The C-1 and CC zoning districts are the least intense commercial zoning districts in the Town.  The C-2 District is more intense in terms of some of the uses allowed (e.g. auto repair, bars, drive-in restaurants, liquor stores, etc.) and in terms of allowing stores to operate 24 hours a day (C-1 and CC are restricted to hours from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.).   Planned Use As described in the applicant’s narrative, the request for the C-2 zoning district has been made due to the desire to locate an indoor firing range inside an existing building. Staff has determined that this use is most appropriate in the C-2 zoning designation, based on a comparison with other uses listed in each zoning district and because its intended demographic is typically not limited to residents within the immediate neighborhood and may attract a large number of patrons within a radius extending far outside the Town. Section 2.01 B 1 b of the Zoning Ordinance requires that a tentative development plan be submitted with each rezoning application. While this tentative development plan gives an idea of how the property owner is planning to use the land at this time, this development plan does not impose any restrictions on the ultimate use of the property.  For any reason the property ownership could change, or the current owner could reconsider and decide to use the property for any of the other uses allowed in the approved zoning district. Analysis This area has been planned and zoned for commercial uses since the founding of Fountain Hills.  Most of the area has been developed and used for a variety of commercial activities for many years, this is one of last lots to be developed and has been vacant for many years. The General Plan recognizes that the area of Shea and Saguaro Boulevards is under transition and a good place to locate a mix of office, retail, entertainment, and residential uses.  Given the proximity to the SR 87 Highway, this is a good location attract and serve both local and regional needs.  C-2 zoning has been introduced to the east across Shea Blvd. with the Crossroads Convenience Center, which includes and Gruehlichs’s Automotive Repair and Desert Dog Off Road Adventures. The Target shopping center, located about ¼ mile to the northwest is also zoned C-2. Of primary consideration in review of this request to rezone from C-1 to C-2 is the General Plan Great Places Element Policy 2 of Goal 1, which states: "Protect existing neighborhoods from incompatible development that does not support the character of that area;” Development of C-2 uses on this property could negatively impact the adjacent residential property. The adjacent properties are zoned and developed with single-family uses and the street pattern allows direct access from the commercial activities into the residential neighborhood.  Many of these impacts for the live fire range in particular can be addressed through site and building design, particularly to the interior.  In this case, the applicant will mitigate impacts by insulating the building to prevent gunfire noise from escaping the building. Potential impacts still exist, however, in terms of the lights, noise, and activity that can occur with C-2 uses.  One significant difference between the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts is the height allowed.  In the C-1 District the maximum height is 25'; in the C-2 it is 40'.  However, the setback from the adjacent residential use increases with the building height (setback must at least 40 feet for the proposed 40' tall building).  Also of concern are the hours of operation.  People who purchased property and live in neighboring Firerock did so with the existing commercial development being closed at night.  Rezoning to C-2 will allow 24-hour operations.  The commercial development being closed at night.  Rezoning to C-2 will allow 24-hour operations.  The nature of the uses also become more intense with the additionally allowed uses, primarily drive-thrus being a use by right. The Commission may be of the opinion that a live fire range is not inappropriate for the area, but agree that a rezone to C-2 invites the potential for negative impacts. In this case, the Commission may alternatively either provide direction to staff to specifically introduce live gunfire ranges as an allowed use under the C-1 district through a zoning ordinance text amendment, or recommend to the Town Council that they consider directing the Zoning Administrator to consider this use to be a C-1 use. Citizen Participation As part of the rezoning application the applicant was required to provide a Citizen Participation Plan detailing how they will engage the public regarding the proposed rezoning and  use of the property.  That plan included sending a letter to property owners within 300' of the property and inviting them to a meeting.  The meeting was held on June 14 at 1:00 pm.  No one came to the meeting.  That notice did, however, generate an email from a neighbor expressing opposition to the proposed rezoning.   Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle General Plan Section III - Great Places Element Zoning Ordinance Chapter 12 - Commercial Zoning Districts Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) While the proposed use as an indoor firing range will be designed in a manner to significantly reduce negative impacts, staff has concerns with the introduction C-2 in this location and the potential for negative impacts should the business owner cease operations and landowner agree to a new tenant. C-2 allows for 24-hour establishments as well as building heights up to 40-feet. Staff believes neither of these conditions are appropriate for properties adjacent to the R1-43 zoning district, as they do not provide an adequate buffer or transition areas to large-lot, single-family residential uses. Therefore, staff recommends denial of the requested rezoning.   SUGGESTED MOTION Staff will help the Commission draft a motion as necessary. Attachments Case Map  Applicant Narrative  Site Plan  Citizen Participation Plan Report  Opposition Letter #1  Opposition Letter #2  Ordinance 22-06  CASE: RZ22-001 SITE / ADDRESS: 17205 E. Shea Blvd. APN # 176-10-247 REQUEST: REZONE of approximately 1.43 acres generally located approximately 1,400 feet southeast of the southeast corner of N. Saguaro Boulevard and E.Shea Boulevard from C-1 –Neighborhood Commercial and Professional Zoning District to C-2 – Intermediate Commercial Zoning District. Site Location TOWN LIMITS 1 Farhad Tavassoli From:John Wesley Sent:Wednesday, August 31, 2022 2:28 PM To:Farhad Tavassoli Subject:FW: Proposed rezoning of 17205 East Shea Blvd Attachments:Rezoning.pdf fyi        John D. Wesley, AICP  Development Services Director  Town of Fountain Hills  p: (480) 816‐5138  a: 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268   w: www.fountainhillsaz.gov e: jwesley@fountainhillsaz.gov  Follow us on:         From: Ginny Dickey   Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2022 12:11 PM  To: Grady Miller ; John Wesley   Subject: Fwd: Proposed rezoning of 17205 East Shea Blvd  Hi, Can you update me on this please? Thanks, Ginny From: J F <jillflynn07@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2022, 10:56 AM To: gdickey@fountainhillsaz.gov <gdickey@fountainhillsaz.gov> Subject: Proposed rezoning of 17205 East Shea Blvd EXTERNAL EMAIL Hi Ms. Dickey, I am contacting you to express my opposition to the proposed rezoning of the above property from C-1 to C-2. I live on Firebrick Drive, just behind the proposed site and am extremely concerned about this rezoning to allow a gun fire range to occupy this space. The zoning of C-1 is very purposeful, as it allows all of the neighbors that back up to this property to enjoy relatively low noise and minimal in/out traffic. In addition, there is sure to be some level of resistance by the public, based on the recent events in our Country. The timing could hardly be worse. I chose Fountain Hills for the quiet neighborhoods and low traffic coming in from other areas. We love the residents of Fountain Hills and want to keep our community quiet and free from unwanted attention, potential protests, news attention, and general disturbance of the peace between residents of different views. I URGE you to vote “no” for the potential rezoning. 2 In addition, the notice of a “public neighborhood meeting” on 6/14/22 was just received at our home (in US mail) on Friday, 6/10/22. This doesn’t allow sufficient time to plan for such an event and there is no mention of the possibility of attending remotely, as I will be out of town and unable to attend. (Letter was dated 5/31/22…envelope postmarked 6/7/22). I am attaching the letter for your review. Please let me know your thoughts and initial stance on this issue. Cordially yours, Jill Flynn 1 Farhad Tavassoli From:John Wesley Sent:Wednesday, August 31, 2022 2:27 PM To:Farhad Tavassoli Subject:FW: Gun Range Rezoning on East Shea Blvd. fyi        John D. Wesley, AICP    Development Services Director    Town of Fountain Hills    p: (480) 816‐5138    a: 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268     w: www.fountainhillsaz.gov   e: jwesley@fountainhillsaz.gov    Follow us on:             ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: J F <jillflynn07@gmail.com>   Sent: Friday, June 10, 2022 6:14 PM  To: John Wesley <jwesley@fountainhillsaz.gov>  Subject: Gun Range Rezoning on East Shea Blvd.    EXTERNAL EMAIL    Hello Mr. Wesley!    We have been notified of the request to rezone 17205 East Shea Blvd from C1 to C2, in order to accommodate a gun  range.   We are adjacent neighbors to that property, 9048 N. Firebrick Drive.  We are asking that the City of Fountain  Hills not approve this zoning change request.  The area behind is a residential area, and allowing this sort of facility  within such close proximity could be extremely detrimental to neighborhood safety, quality of life, and property values.    Could you please advise us how best we can communicate with the City to further express our concerns here?    We would be interested in your thoughts on this proposed project as well.  Thank you very much for your time and  consideration!    Best Regards,    2 Jill and Jeff Flynn    ORDINANCE NO. 22-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAPS OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.43 ACRES LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,400 FEET SOUTHEAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N. SAGUARO BLVD. AND E. SHEA BLVD FROM C-1 - NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL ZONING DISTRICT TO C-2 INTERMEDIATE COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT. RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town”) adopted Ordinance No. 93-22, on November 18, 1993, adopting the Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Zoning Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Procedures, Section 2.01, Amendments or Zone Changes, of the Zoning Ordinance establishes the authority and procedures for amending the zoning district boundaries; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-462.04, public hearings were advertised in the August 24 and 31, 2022 editions of the Times of Fountain Hills; WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission on September 12, 2022, and by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills on October 18, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The approximately 1.43-acre parcel of real property located at 17205 N. Shea Blvd., as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is rezoned from “C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and Professional Zoning District” to “C-2 – Intermediate Commercial Zoning District”. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. 2 SECTION 4. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, this 18th day of October, 2022. FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO: Ginny Dickey, Mayor Linda Mendenhall, Town Clerk REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney Grady Miller, Town Manager Town Attorney ITEM 6. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 09/12/2022 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  REVIEW AND DISCUSS draft language for a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to provide for drug and alcohol treatment centers and detoxification facilities. Staff Summary (Background) The Commission began discussion of this text amendment at their March 2022 meeting and followed up with further discussion at their May 2022 meeting. The discussions by the Commission and citizens have provided input and direction to staff in the drafting of an ordinance for further review and discussion. One of the points of discussion at the May meeting was the impact of doing nothing. These uses are not currently specifically listed in the zoning ordinance but must be allowed if someone wanted to establish one of these uses. If a person wanted to start one of these uses, they would need to ask the Zoning Administrator to make a determination as to which zoning district the use would appropriately fall into. In making that determination, the Zoning Administrator would not be able to also put conditions or requirements on the use. By acting proactively and taking the time to specifically consider these uses and their potential impacts, the Town can place them in the appropriate zoning district(s) and also place any necessary processes and requirements on them to help ensure their compatibility. At the May meeting the Commission asked that staff go ahead and take the comments which had been received and put it into an ordinance for the Commission and citizens.  This will give everyone a starting place to consider for finalizing an ordinance to send to the Council. The thought at the May meeting was that staff would make this first draft of possible ordinance language available then the Commission would follow up with a public input session to gather further input on the draft language. After receiving that input, an amended ordinance would be prepared and a public hearing scheduled for Commission consideration. Attached is the first draft ordinance staff has prepared based on the input received thus far. The point of this agenda item is to make this draft ordinance available to the Commission and public. Beyond a basic introduction and overview of the draft ordinance, no action is anticipated at this time.  Based on the direction provided by the Commission, substantive discussion will take place following the public the direction provided by the Commission, substantive discussion will take place following the public input session. The attached draft ordinance to start public discussion includes:  Definitions for detoxification facility, outpatient; detoxification facility, inpatient; substance abuse treatment center; and, substance abuse treatment center, lodging. Lists substance abuse treatment center as a use by right in C-2 and C-3 Lists detoxification center, outpatient as a use in the C-2 district with approval of a SUP and subject to several conditions Lists detoxification center, outpatient and detoxification center, inpatient as uses in the C-3 district with approval of a SUP and subject to several conditions Lists substance abuse treatment center, lodging as a use in the C-3 district with approval of a SUP and subject to several conditions. The ordinance also makes the change in language changing group homes to community residences that was overlooked in the advertisement for the previous change.   Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle N/A Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) N/A SUGGESTED MOTION The purpose of this agenda item is to make the draft ordinance language available for Commission and public review and future comment. No action will be taken. Attachments Draft ordinance  500 foot boundary map  ORDINANCE NO. 22-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 1, INTRODUCTION, SECTION 1.12, DEFINITIONS, AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS OF TREATMENT CENTER; AMENDING CHAPTER 12, COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 12.03 C. TO UPDATE THE LANGUAGE FROM GROUP HOME TO COMMUNITY RESIDENCE; AMENDING CHAPTER 12, COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 12.05, USES SUBJECT TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS IN C-2 ZONING DISTRICTS BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS O AND P REGARDING DETOXIFICATION FACILITIES AND TREATMENT CENTERS; AMENDING CHAPTER 12, COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 12.06, USES SUBJECT TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS IN C-3 ZONING DISTRICTS ONLY BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS F, G, H, AND I REGARDING DETOXIFICATION FACILITIES AND TREATMENT CENTERS; AND, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 18.05 B. TO UPDATE THE LANGUAGE FROM GROUP HOME TO COMMUNITY RESIDENCE RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”) adopted Ordinance No. 93-22 on November 18, 1993, which adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Zoning Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend Chapter 1, Introduction, Section 1.12, Definitions, and Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Sections 12.05 and 12.06 to provide for detoxification facilities and drug and alcohol treatment centers; and WHEREAS, the C-2 and C-3 zoning districts have the primary purposes of providing for the sale of commodities, provision of services, and wholesale and distribution; and WHEREAS, the Town wants to ensure uses in commercial areas are focused on businesses that provide for the sale of goods and services to the community, especially those that provide jobs and generate revenues for the Town; and WHEREAS, the uses included in this ordinance are appropriate in commercial areas but should be limited to maintain the primary purpose of these districts; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-462.04, public hearings regarding this ordinance were advertised in the ???? editions of the Fountain Hills Times; and WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission on ?????, 2022, and by the Town Council on ????, 2022. WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Sections 1 and 2, Constitution of Arizona, and the laws of the State of Arizona, the Town Council has considered the individual property rights and personal liberties of the residents of the Town and the probable impact of the proposed ordinance on the cost to construct housing for sale or rent before adopting this ordinance. ENACTMENTS: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 1, Introduction, Section 1.12, Definitions, is hereby amended as follows: … DETOXIFICATION FACILITY, OUTPATIENT: FACILITIES PROVIDING OUTPATIENT DRUG OR ALCOHOL DETOXIFICATION SERVICES WITH OR WITHOUT TRAINING, EDUCATION, OR TREATMENT SERVICES AT THE SAME LOCATION. DETOXIFICATION FACILITY, INPATIENT: FACILITIES PROVIDING INPATIENT DRUG OR ALCOHOL DETOXIFICATION SERVICES. … SUBSTANCE ABUSE Treatment Center: Facilities providing lodging and meals and, primarily, treatment, training or education as a part of an alcoholism or drug addiction program WITHOUT ON-SITE DETOXIFICATION, LODGING, OR MEALS. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER, LODGING: FACILITIES PROVIDING TREATMENT, TRAINING, OR EDUCATION AS PART OF AN ALCOHOLISM OR DRUG ADDICTION PROGRAM. MAY INCLUDE PROVIDING DETOXIFICATION SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TREATMENT AND MY INCLUDE PROVISIONS WHERE CLIENTS CAN LODGE AT THE FACILITY AND RECEIVE MEALS, TYPICALLY FOR A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS TO 90 DAYS. … SECTION 3. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Section 12.02 C. Additional Uses Permitted in C-2 and C-3 Zoning Districts, is hereby amended as follows: 26. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER SECTION 4. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Section 12.03, Uses Subject to Special Use Permits in C-1, C-C, C-2, and C-3 Zoning Districts, is hereby amended as follows: C. Group Homes for the Handicapped and Elderly PeopleCOMMUNITY RESIDENCES SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 5.13, Nursing Home, Homes for the Aged, Convalescent Home. SECTION 5. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Section 12.05, Uses Subject to Special Use Permits in C-2 Zoning Districts, is hereby amended as follows: … O. DETOXIFICATION CENTER, OUTPATIENT. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 2.02 FOR CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, APPLICANTS SHALL PROVIDE 1. COPY OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES. 2. SUFFICIENT INDOOR ACTIVITY AND WAITING SPACE TO LIMIT OUTDOOR WAITING. 3. CONTACT INFORMATION AND PROCESS FOR RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS. 4. MUST BE LOCATED AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING DISTANCES FROM THE LISTED USES: A. 2,000 FEET FROM ANY OTHER DETOXIFICATION CENTER, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER, OR TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY RESIDENCE B. 500 FROM ANY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT INCLUDING PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENTS WITH A RESIDENTIAL PRIMARY USE. SECTION 5. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Section 12.06, Uses Subject to Special Use Permits in C-3 Zoning Districts Only, is hereby amended as follows: F. DETOXIFICATION CENTER, OUTPATIENT AND INPATIENT. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 2.02 FOR CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, APPLICANTS SHALL PROVIDE: 1. COPY OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES. 2. SUFFICIENT INDOOR ACTIVITY AND WAITING SPACE TO LIMIT OUTDOOR WAITING. 3. CONTACT INFORMATION AND PROCESS FOR RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS. 4. MUST BE LOCATED AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING DISTANCES FROM THE LISTED USES: A. 2,000 FEET FROM ANY OTHER DETOXIFICATION CENTER, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER, OR TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY RESIDENCE B. 500 FROM ANY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT INCLUDING PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENTS WITH A RESIDENTIAL I. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER, LODGING. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 2.02 FOR CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE: 1. COPY OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES. 2. SUFFICIENT INDOOR ACTIVITY AND WAITING SPACE TO LIMIT OUTDOOR WAITING. 3. CONTACT INFORMATION AND PROCESS FOR RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS. 4. MUST BE LOCATED AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING DISTANCES FROM THE LISTED USES: A. 2,000 FEET FROM ANY OTHER DETOXIFICATION CENTER, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER, OR TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY RESIDENCE B. 500 FROM ANY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT INCLUDING PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENTS WITH A RESIDENTIAL SECTION 6. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 18, Town Center Commercial Zoning Districts, Section 18.05, Uses Subject to Special Use Permits, is hereby amended as follows: B. Group Homes for the Handicapped and Elderly PeopleCOMMUNITY RESIDENCES SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 5.13, Nursing Home, Homes for the Aged, Convalescent Home. SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, this ___ day of ___ 2022. FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO: Ginny Dickey, Mayor Elizabeth A. Klein, Town Clerk REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney GRANDE BL V D PALIS A D E S B L V D SAG U A R O B L V D SAGU A R O B L V D SH E A B L V D SAG U A R O B L V D PALISA D E S B L V D FOUN T A I N H I L L S B L V D SHEA BLV D SHEA BLVD SAG U A R O B L V D DEVELOPMENT SERVICES All that is Ar i z o n a F O U N TAIN HI L L S TOWN OF INC. 1989 EXHIBIT MAP LEGEND: C-2 and C-3 Zoning Residential Zoning Vacant ParcelV 500 feet Other Zoning ITEM 7. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 09/12/2022 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  REVIEW AND DISCUSS possible amendments to Section 2.02, Special Use Permits, of the Zoning Ordinance.  Staff Summary (Background) Chapter 2 of the Zoning Ordinance provides the procedures for rezoning, special use permits, temporary use permits, site plans, appeals, and variances.  Staff has found a need to update and modernize each of these sections, to make them more readable and consistent, and to address some issues found within each of the sections.  Because this is a lot of material and because each section can stand alone, staff is proposing to submit the changes to the Commission one section at a time. Staff has looked at and prepared draft language for each section of Chapter 2 that needs to be updated.  This has been done to create a consistent structure in each chapter to ease use in the future and ensure consistency in each section.  Staff is starting the review with the Planning and Zoning Commission with Section 2.02, Special Use Permits, because it is used more frequently than Section 2.01, Amendments or Zoning Changes.  The next section to be reviewed will be Section 2.04, Site Plans. Special use permits are set up for each zoning district for uses which may or may not be compatible with the zoning district depending on the setting.  Special use permit requests are reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Town Council following public input.  Conditions can be placed on the approval of a special use permit to address compatibility concerns.  Staff believes amendments are needed to this section to:  Provide consistency in requirements with other types of applications, Update application requirements and procedures to current practice, Clarify site plan requirements, Clarify that the Permit is reviewed as a Public Hearing, Clarify and improve notice requirements, Add options to what can be required as part of approval of a Special Use Permit, and Provide direction for modification of an approved Special Use Permit. A copy of the existing Section 2.02 and the draft revised Section 2.02 are attached for your review.  Because of the nature of the changes it became difficult to use a strike through version to see the changes.  The following is a description of the primary changes.  Purpose.  (2.02 A in both the revised and existing ordinance).  There are no changes to this section Application (2.02 B in the revised ordinance, 2.02 C in the existing ordinance).  This section has been revised to reflect our change from paper applications to online applications. The revised ordinance contains more detail as to the information to be provided in a project narrative. The existing ordinance allows the Zoning Administrator to require a site plan.  The revised ordinance requires the site plan, but then allows for exceptions. The revised ordinance adds the requirement for submitting the Citizen Participation Plan required by Section 2.08. States the requirement to submit the names of property owners for notification. Provides for the filing fee. Note: The items listed in the existing section 2.02 B have been moved to Section 2.02 I to keep the format with other sections. Review (2.02 C in the revised ordinance, mostly new).  Establishes the need to determine a complete application before processing begins. Establishes that staff will review, comment on, and require revisions until ready for hearing and will then prepare a report with recommendations. Includes general review criteria from current Sec. 2.02 D 1. Notice (2.02 D in the revised ordinance, 2.02 D 2 in the existing ordinance).  Current ordinance requires site posting and mailed notice.  Practice has also been to publish notice so that has been added. The revised ordinance includes all three forms of notice. Revised ordinance includes the requirement for a minimum 15-day notice which has been the practice. Hearings (2.02 E in the revised ordinance, mostly new)  Provides an overview of the hearing process. Describes who can appear, what information can be presented, and the ability for the presiding officer to set time limits. Allows for investigations by the decision body Requires a written summary of the testimony and action. Action (2.02 F in the revised ordinance, 2.02 D & E in the existing ordinance).  Mostly the same, just re-organized. Continues to require the Commission make a decision within 60-days after the original hearing (this is sometimes hard to do and could be modified if desired). Have added the opportunity for the Commission to require a "Good Neighbor Policy" to be submitted for any SUP. Current ordinance requires the SUP to be heard by the Town Council at the next meeting at least 8 days after the Commission recommendation.  We often go to the second meeting after the Commission meeting to have minutes done and to meet the processing requirements for Council.  This requirement has been omitted from the revised ordinance. Time Limits (2.02G in revised ordinance, 2.02 F in existing ordinance)  No change. May want to consider extending the 6-month time frame to receive a building permit. Revocation (2.02 H in revised ordinance, 2.02 G in existing ordinance). No changes to this section. General Regulations (2.02 I in the revised ordinance, 2.02 B in the existing ordinance).  This was moved to maintain a more consistent format with the other sections.  No changes to this section. moved to maintain a more consistent format with the other sections.  No changes to this section. Modifications and Amendments (2.02 J in revised ordinance).  This section is new, the current ordinance gives no direction on how to consider modifications or amendments to an approved SUP Defines minor and major modifications.  Minor modifications can be approved administratively, major modifications are processed like new applications. Amendments are defined and are processed like new applications.   Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Zoning Ordinance Chapter 2, Procedures Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) N/A SUGGESTED MOTION This is being presented as a discussion topic at this meeting.  Based on feedback received staff will make adjustments to the proposed ordinance and bring it back for a public hearing and action by the Commission. Attachments Existing Sec. 2.02  Revised Section 2.02  2.02 Special Use Permits | Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Page 1 of 4 The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 22-01, passed May 3, 2022. Section 2.02 Special Use Permits A. Purpose: Every zoning district contains certain buildings, structures and uses of land which are normal and complementary to permitted uses in the district, but which, by reason of their typical physical or operational characteristics, influence on the traffic function of adjoining streets, or similar conditions, are often incompatible with adjacent activities and uses. It is the intent of this ordinance to permit special uses in appropriate zoning districts, but only in specific locations within such districts that can be designed and developed in a manner which assures maximum compatibility with adjoining uses. It is the purpose of this section to establish principles and procedures essential to proper guidance and control of such uses. B. General Regulations: 1. Zoning district regulations established elsewhere in this ordinance specify that certain buildings, structures and uses of land may be allowed by the Town Council as conditional uses in a given district subject to the provisions of this section and to requirements set forth in district regulations. The Town Council is empowered to grant and to deny applications for use permits and to impose reasonable conditions upon them. 2. Any building, structure or use existing on the effective date of this ordinance which is reclassified as a special use by this ordinance for the district in which it is located shall be considered as meeting the conditions which would otherwise be imposed upon such use by this ordinance, and its continuance shall not be subject to issuance of a special use permit; provided, however, to the extent that such use fails to conform to the requirements of this ordinance, it shall be considered nonconforming as described in section 4.01, and its continuance shall be governed by all nonconforming use regulations applicable thereto. 3. Every special use permit issued shall be applicable only to the specific use and to the specific property for which it is issued. Upon completion and final inspection by the Zoning Administrator of any authorized structures, signifying that all zoning and site development requirements imposed in connection with the permit have been satisfied, the special use permit shall thereafter be transferable and shall run with the land, whereupon the maintenance of special conditions imposed by the permit, as well as the compliance with other provisions of this ordinance, shall become the responsibility of the property owner. C. Special Use Permit Application: 1. Application for a use permit shall be filed with the Development Services Department on a form prescribed by the Development Services Department. The application shall be forwarded to the Commission by the Planning and Zoning Division, and when required by the Zoning Administrator, shall be accompanied by a detailed site plan prepared in accordance with Section 2.04 showing all information necessary to demonstrate that the proposed use will comply with all special conditions as well as other regulations and requirements of this Zoning Ordinance. An applicant may furnish the Commission with any additional information it may consider relevant to the case. 2.02 Special Use Permits | Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Page 2 of 4 The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 22-01, passed May 3, 2022. D. Commission Action and Findings: 1. It is the express intent of this ordinance that any use for which a special use permit is required shall be permitted in the particular zoning district; provided, that all special conditions and requirements of this ordinance are met. Therefore, the action of the Commission shall be one of recommending approval or denial to the Town Council based upon its judgment as to whether the specified conditions have been or will be met. The Commission shall consider not only the nature of the use and the special conditions influencing its location in the particular district, but also the proposed location of buildings, parking and other facilities within the site, the amount of traffic likely to be generated and how it will be accommodated, and the influence that such factors are likely to exert on adjoining properties. The Commission may make such suggestions to the Town Council concerning ways a proposed project may be acceptable and compatible to the area. 2. Notice of the nature of the special use permit application and the date of the meeting at which it will be considered shall be posted on the property and shall be mailed to the owners of all real property within three hundred (300) feet of the external boundaries of the property for which application is made. The applicant shall be responsible for providing the names and addresses of these owners. 3. The Commission shall consider the application at the first regular meeting after the proper advertising procedures and period have been completed. The Commission, at this regularly scheduled meeting, shall either (1) make a recommendation to the Town Council, or continue the matter to a specified date (but not longer than sixty (60) days from the date of the original hearing). Within sixty (60) days after the date of the original hearing, the Commission shall render its decision in the form of a written recommendation to the Council. The recommendation shall include the rationale for the recommendation. However, if the Commission is not able to make a recommendation to the Council at the continued meeting and the applicant does not consent to a further continuance, the matter shall be automatically forwarded to the Council with a recommendation for denial. 4. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to maintain the posting. The notice shall set forth the time and place of the hearing and include a general explanation of the matter to be considered and a general description of the area affected. 5. In order to recommend approval of any use permit, the findings of the Commission must be that the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use or building applied for will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, nor shall it be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the Town. 6. The Commission may recommend to the Town Council such conditions in connection with the use permit as it deems appropriate to secure the intent and purposes of this ordinance and may recommend such guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being or will be followed. 2.02 Special Use Permits | Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Page 3 of 4 The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 22-01, passed May 3, 2022. 7. If the Commission finds that the application and supporting data do not indicate that all applicable conditions and requirements of this ordinance will be met, it may recommend denial of the special use permit. The Commission recommendation shall be mailed to the applicant at the address shown on the application. 8. Upon conclusion of the Commission's hearing, the Commission's recommendation shall be forwarded to the Town Council along with the application materials, staff report, written comments from the public, and minutes of the hearing. E. Council Action and Findings: 1. When the Town Council receives a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning a Special Use Permit application, it shall hear the request at the scheduled date and time specified in accordance to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, but no later than the next regularly scheduled meeting held at least eight (8) days after the Commission recommendation is received. The Council may adopt the Commission's recommendation, approve the Special Use Permit request with the conditions it deems appropriate, or deny the Special Use Permit. 2. The Council's decision shall be final and shall become effective immediately. Notice of the decision shall forthwith be mailed to the applicant at the address shown in the application. F. Time Limits: 1. The Council may establish a time limitation for special use permits. A building permit for the construction of any improvements allowed by any special use permit issued by the Town Council shall be secured within six (6) months from the date of approval. Any lapsing of the building permit prior to completion of the improvements will cause the Special Use Permit to become null and void. Prior to the termination of this time limit, the applicant may make a written request to the Town Council and the Council may reconsider said use permit to determine if the permit should be reissued for an additional time period or be terminated. There shall be no use permit fee for this extension request. 2. No person shall reapply for the same or substantially the same use permit on the same or substantially the same plot, lot, or parcel of land within a period of one (1) year from the date of denial of said use permit. G. Revocation: 1. Special use permits granted in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance may be revoked by the Town Council, if any of the conditions or terms of the permit are violated or if any law or ordinance is violated in connection therewith. The Zoning Administrator shall notify the permittee of a violation of a special use permit, in writing. If the violation is not remedied or the remedy is not substantially begun in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator within ten (10) days after notification, the owner/tenant should be notified that the Town Council will consider revocation of the permit at its next meeting. 2.02 Special Use Permits | Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Page 4 of 4 The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 22-01, passed May 3, 2022. 2. Any special use permit issued by the Town Council shall be considered null and void if construction does not conform to the originally approved site plan. Any requests for deviations from the originally approved site plan shall be processed as a new use permit. H. Fee: The application for a special use permit shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by a schedule adopted by resolution of the Council and filed in the office of the Town Clerk. No part of the filing fee shall be refundable. Payment of the filing fee shall be waived when the petitioner is the Town, county, school district, state or federal government. This site does not support Internet Explorer. To view this site, Code Publishing Company recommends using one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 22-01, passed May 3, 2022. Disclaimer: The town clerk’s office has the official version of the Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance. Users should contact the town clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. Town Website: www.fh.az.gov Code Publishing Company 2.02 Special Use Permits A. Purpose. Every zoning district contains certain buildings, structures and uses of land which are normal and complementary to permitted uses in the district, but which, by reason of their typical physical or operational characteristics, influence on the traffic function of adjoining streets, or similar conditions, are often incompatible with adjacent activities and uses. It is the intent of this ordinance to permit special uses in appropriate zoning districts, but only in specific locations within such districts that can be designed and developed in a manner which assures maximum compatibility with adjoining uses. It is the purpose of this section to establish principles and procedures essential to proper guidance and control of such uses. B. Application. 1. Complete Application. Applications for special use permits shall be filed with the Development Services Department by an owner of real property within the area proposed to the special use using the process established by the Director for such applications. All such applications shall include the information required in this section. 2. Project Narrative. A written statement which includes: a. A narrative describing the existing zoning, desired use of the property, and reasons justifying the proposed special use permit. b. A map showing the particular property or properties for which the special use permit is requested and substantially the adjoining properties and the public streets and ways within a radius of three hundred (300) feet of the exterior boundaries thereof. c. A true statement revealing any conditions or restrictions of record (if any) which would affect the permitted uses of the property and the date or dates (if any) of expiration thereof. d. Such photographs, drawings, and other supporting documents (if any) as the applicant may desire to present. 3. A detailed site plan prepared in accordance with Section 2.04 B. 3 showing all information necessary to demonstrate that the proposed use will comply with all special conditions as well as other regulations and requirements of this Zoning Ordinance. a. For previously developed sites the Development Services Director may allow deviations from the requirements of Section 2.04 B. 3 provided the submitted site plan still provides the information needed by the Commission and Council to consider the impacts of the proposed use. b. The applicant may request to have consideration of a conceptual site plan as part of the consideration of the special use permit. If the Development Services Director approves submission of a conceptual site plan with the special use permit, a final site plan in substantial conformance with the conceptual site plan must be submitted and approved as required by Section 2.04 before submittal of building construction plans. 4. Citizen Participation Plan. A copy of the Citizen Participation Plan as required by Section 2.08 5. A list of names and addresses for all property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which an application is made. 6. Filing Fee. Payment of a filing fee in an amount established by a schedule adopted by resolution of the Council and filed in the offices of the Town Clerk. No part of the filing fee shall be returnable. Payment of filing fee shall be waived when the change is initiated by the Council or the Commission or when the applicant is the Town, school district, special purpose district, county, state or federal government. C. Review. 1. Determination of Complete Application. Before initiating review, the Development Services Director, or designee, shall review the submittal to determine if it is complete and meets the requirements of this Section. Applicants will be notified of missing or incomplete application items. Once an application has been determined to be complete the applicant will be notified to pay the application fee. When the fee has been received staff will begin review of the application. 2. Staff review. Staff will conduct review and analysis of the special use permit and will seek additional information and clarification from the applicant as necessary to prepare a report and recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Review of a special use permit request will include any item specifically required by this Ordinance for a given special use permit plus the following: a. The nature of the use and the special conditions influencing its location in the particular district; b. The proposed location of buildings, parking and other facilities within the site; c. The amount of traffic likely to be generated and how it will be accommodated; and, d. The influence that such factors are likely to exert on adjoining properties. 4. Following notice requirements, the special use permit will be scheduled for public hearings by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council. After public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to the Town Council. D. Notice. Prior to holding a public hearing, notice of the time and place of the hearing including a general explanation of the matter to be considered and including a general description of the area affected shall be given at least fifteen (15) days before the hearing in the following manner: 1. Notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published or circulated in Fountain Hills. 2. One or more notices as required by the Development Services Director shall be posted on the property. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to erect and maintain the posting. 3. Notice shall be sent by first class mail to each real property owner, as shown on the current records of the County Assessor, within three hundred (300) feet of the external boundaries of the property which for which application is made. E. Hearings 1. The Development Services Director shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the proposed special use permit and shall give notice in accordance with the Public Notice Requirements Deadline in Section 2.02 D. of this Ordinance. 2. Any person may appear at a public hearing and submit oral or written evidence, either individually or as a representative of a person or an organization. Each person who appears at a public hearing shall be identified, state their name and town, and, if appearing on behalf of a person or organization, state the name and town of the person or organization being represented. The presiding officer may establish time limits for individual testimony and may require that individuals with shared concerns select one or more spokespersons to present testimony on behalf of those individuals. 3. The body conducting the hearing may cause such investigations to be made as it deems necessary and in the public interest on any matter to be heard by it. Such investigation may be made by a committee of one or more members of the body conducting the hearing or by members of its staff or its agents or employees. The facts established by such investigation shall be submitted to the body conducting the hearing either in writing, to be filed with the records of the matter, or in testimony before the body, and may be considered by the body in making its decision. 4. The body conducting the hearing shall cause a written summary of all pertinent testimony heard at such public hearing, together with a record of the names and addresses of all persons testifying, to be prepared and filed with the papers relating to such matter. F. Action. It is the express intent of this ordinance that any use for which a special use permit is required shall be permitted in the particular zoning district; provided, that all special conditions and requirements of this ordinance are met. 1. Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission: a. May recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial, or may continue a proposed amendment. b. May for any reason, when it deems such action necessary or desirable, continue such hearing to a time and certain place. However, if the Commission is not able to make a recommendation to the Council at the continued meeting and the applicant does not consent to a further continuance, the matter shall be automatically forwarded to the Council with a recommendation for denial. c. Shall, within sixty – (60) days after the date of the original hearing, the Commission shall render its decision in the form of a written recommendation to the Council. d. In order to recommend approval of any use permit, the findings of the Commission must be that the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use or building applied for will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, nor shall it be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the Town. e. The Commission may make such recommendations to the Town Council concerning ways a proposed project may be acceptable and compatible to the area which may include: i. A “Good Neighbor Policy” describing the steps to be taken to reduce the impacts of the use on surrounding uses. ii. Additional landscaping, setbacks, or other similar measures to mitigate the impact of the proposed use. iii. Adjustments to the location of proposed uses or activities on the site. f. Shall include the rationale for its recommendation. 2. Town Council. a. Town Council may approve, approve with conditions, deny, or continue a proposed amendment. b. The action of the Council shall be final and become effective immediately. G. Time Limits. 1. The Council may establish a time limitation for special use permits. A building permit for the construction of any improvements allowed by any special use permit issued by the Town Council shall be secured within six (6) months from the date of approval. Any lapsing of the building permit prior to completion of the improvements will cause the Special Use Permit to become null and void. Prior to the termination of this time limit, the applicant may make a written request to the Town Council and the Council may reconsider said use permit to determine if the permit should be reissued for an additional time period or be terminated. There shall be no use permit fee for this extension request. 2. No person shall reapply for the same or substantially the same use permit on the same or substantially the same plot, lot, or parcel of land within a period of one (1) year from the date of denial of said use permit. H. Revocation. 1. 1. Special use permits granted in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance may be revoked by the Town Council, if any of the conditions or terms of the permit are violated or if any law or ordinance is violated in connection therewith. The Zoning Administrator shall notify the permittee of a violation of a special use permit, in writing. If the violation is not remedied or the remedy is not substantially begun in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator within ten (10) days after notification, the owner/tenant shall be notified that the Town Council will consider revocation of the permit at its next meeting. 2. Any special use permit issued by the Town Council shall be considered null and void if construction does not conform to the originally approved site plan. Any requests for deviations from the originally approved site plan shall be processed as a new use permit. I. General Regulations: 1. Zoning district regulations established elsewhere in this ordinance specify that certain buildings, structures and uses of land may be allowed by the Town Council as special uses in a given district subject to the provisions of this section and to requirements set forth in district regulations. The Town Council is empowered to grant and to deny applications for use permits and to impose reasonable conditions upon them. 2. Any building, structure or use existing on the effective date of this ordinance which is reclassified as a special use by this ordinance for the district in which it is located shall be considered as meeting the conditions which would otherwise be imposed upon such use by this ordinance, and its continuance shall not be subject to issuance of a special use permit; provided, however, to the extent that such use fails to conform to the requirements of this ordinance, it shall be considered nonconforming as described in section 4.01, and its continuance shall be governed by all nonconforming use regulations applicable thereto. 3. Every special use permit issued shall be applicable only to the specific use and to the specific property for which it is issued. Upon completion and final inspection by the Zoning Administrator of any authorized structures, signifying that all zoning and site development requirements imposed in connection with the permit have been satisfied, the special use permit shall thereafter be transferable and shall run with the land, whereupon the maintenance of special conditions imposed by the permit, as well as the compliance with other provisions of this ordinance, shall become the responsibility of the property owner. J. Modifications and Amendments. Following approval of a special use permit modifications and amendment can be considered as follows: 1. Modifications. Modifications are changes to the nature of the site or approved use and can be minor or major as described below. Minor modifications can be considered and approved administratively by the Development Services Director. Major modifications require review and consideration the same as described in this section for new applications. a. A modification is considered minor if it does not materially alter the approved plan or other approval, will not intensify any potentially detrimental effects of the project and is consistent with the original findings and all conditions of approval. b. A modification is considered major if it changes, eliminates or affects a condition of approval (whether adopted by resolution, ordinance or otherwise) such as a change to a discretionary permit, approved plan, or building plan or materially alters a previous approval or plan. Additionally, any modification not determined minor by the Development Services Director is a major modification. 2. Amendments. Amendments are changes to the use(s) approved through the special use permit. Amendments require review and consideration the same as described in this section for new applications. ITEM 8. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 09/12/2022 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  REVIEW AND DISCUSS possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 7, Parking and Loading Requirements.  Staff Summary (Background) Staff initiated a review and update to Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance with a presentation to the Commission in December 2021. At that meeting, the Commission reviewed several items listed by staff that could be added to the existing ordinance. The Commission directed staff to investigate all the listed items for consideration. This report provides further review and discussion of the optional items brought up in the December report and provides the Commission with information on other changes being considered by staff. The goal of this report is to obtain further direction from the Commission to facilitate the drafting of an ordinance for consideration. Overview  Clean up and re-organization. In the current ordinance there are some provisions which are repeated several times (e.g. the size of a parking stall) and some things which are misplaced (driveway separation from an intersection). The revisions will include correcting these types of deficiencies. Also, many of the graphics included are difficult to read and are not properly labeled to tie into the text. New section headings will be provided to better group and find information. 1. Various minor updates/changes. Staff will suggest: added language to the purpose and applicability provision; allow Town Engineer consider alternative pavement treatments other than asphalt or concrete; add a provision regarding maintenance of the parking lot and landscaping; require sufficient driveway throat to reduce conflicts near entry; add more options in parking design table, including provisions for parallel spaces; and include separate requirements for company vehicles. 2. Schedule of Required Parking Spaces. The current list of required parking spaces has a number of issues, some things are not where they should be, there are some very specific uses listed and others that are not listed, some uses base the requirement on things that change such as number of employees. Staff is considering revamping the list of uses to a grouping that could also be used in the permitted use section of each of the zoning districts. This will make it more clear what the parking requirements are for given uses. Staff has compared our current ordinance 3. requirements to both other local codes and national standards. The numbers of required parking spaces varies widely. Staff is proposing parking requirements very similar to what is currently required. A copy of the draft table is attached for discussion. Previously Discussed Additions When staff presented this topic to the Commission in December, there were several items staff sought feedback on to see if the Commission thought there should be further study to possibly include them in the revised ordinance. The Commission directed staff to investigate all the ideas presented. The following is a review of each of these items. In research these topics staff obtain ordinances from Scottsdale, Mesa, Queen Creek, Gilbert, Buckeye, and Florence and reviewed publications discussing model ordinances.  Bicycle parking. Scottsdale, Mesa, Queen Creek and Gilbert include requirements for bicycle parking in their ordinances. Some ordinances are very thorough and detailed with requirements for the number of bicycle spaces, where they need to be placed, dimensions for facilities to lock the bicycles, etc. The number of required spaces for these communities include:  Scottsdale: minimum of 2, for lots of 40 vehicle parking spaces or more, 1 bike space per 10 vehicle spaces to a maximum of 100 Mesa: minimum of 3, 1 per 10 up to 50 bike spaces then 1 per 20 Queen Creek: minimum 4 at each building entrance, range of 1 space per 10 to 1 per 30 vehicles Gilbert: Fewer than 40 parking spaces, 4 bike spaces; 40 or more vehicle parking spaces, 4 bike spaces per entrance Possible draft language: Bicycle Parking. In addition to the required vehicle parking spaces, the following bicycle parking spaces and facilities shall be required: 1. Required bicycle parking. Every principal and accessory use of land which is required to provide at least twenty (20) vehicular parking spaces shall be required to provide bicycle parking spaces at a rate of one (1) bicycle parking space per every ten (10) required vehicular parking spaces. No use shall be required to provide more than twenty (20) bicycle parking spaces. 2. Bicycle parking facilities design. Required bicycle parking facilities shall, at a minimum, provide a stationary object to which the bicyclist can lock the bicycle frame and both wheels with a user provided U-shaped lock or cable and lock. The parking facilities shall be located in close proximity to entrances and other high activity areas, highly visible, active, well-lighted areas without interfering with pedestrian movements. Discussion: The Town's General Plan and Active Transportation Plans encourage the use of alternative forms of transportation and active, healthy lifestyles. Requiring developments to provide secure places for people to lock their bikes while shopping will facilitate and encourage the use of bikes. If this provision were added to the code, it would only be applied for new multifamily, commercial, and industrial developments or substantial redevelopments.  Maximum parking. Mesa and Florence have provisions setting the maximum number of parking spaces. This provision is included to limit the size of paved areas that do not see much use. Mesa sets the maximum number at 125% of the required number, but has some built in exceptions for sets the maximum number at 125% of the required number, but has some built in exceptions for high intensity office developments and allows the Zoning Administrator to approve exceptions. Florence sets the maximum at 120%. Additional can be approved by their Planning and Zoning Commission. Possible draft language: Schedule of Required Parking Spaces. The table below provides the schedule for the minimum number of parking spaces required for each type of land use. The number of parking spaces provided by any development shall not exceed 125% of the minimum number of spaces. Discussion: The use of a maximum parking limit could be important to limit over-sized parking lots. However, in Fountain Hills this is probably not a big issue. The Town does not have a lot of existing large shopping centers and there is no land available for any new centers.  Shared use parking. Gilbert, Queen Creek, Buckeye, Florence, Scottsdale, and Mesa all have provisions in their ordinances for shared use parking. These ordinances allow parking spaces in mixed use areas to be double counted (i.e. meet the requirements for the office during the day and a restaurant in the evening). The ordinances are different, but most the same basic requirement for submission of a parking study listing the uses and peak parking demand by use. Most require a parking agreement that ensures the common parking area will remain available for all the users. Our zoning ordinance has a provision for shared parking in the TCCD zoning district. We also have shared parking in Plat 208 and the CC, Common Commercial, zoning district. Possible draft language: Mixed Use Developments: In the event of mixed-use developments, unless the applicant requests the use of the Shared Parking Model provided in Section 18.11 C., the total requirement for off-street parking spaces is the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately. (Note: Most of this language exists, the underlined would be added.) Discussion: Providing the opportunity to utilize a shared parking model is becoming common in many communities. The use of this model helps to encourage mixed use development and keep from overbuilding parking lots. It can be useful for new development as well as redevelopment of existing commercial developments.  Tandem parking. Gilbert, Buckeye, Mesa, and Scottsdale have specific provision regarding tandem parking. Our zoning ordinance prohibits the use of tandem parking spaces in any zoning district to meet the required number of spaces. The codes in the other communities are similar with exceptions being allowances for tandem parking in single-family and for valet parking. Possible draft language: Single-family and up to 4 units: Tandem Parking: Single-family dwellings with dedicated parking associated with the dwelling may utilize tandem parking. In multi-residential developments tandem parking may only be used for parking in addition to the required parking. All other: Tandem parking may be used for full-time valet or attended parking or, as approved by the Zoning Administrator, for parking in addition to the required parking. Discussion This would be a minor change to the ordinance provisions, but would make this parking design more available for use. Off-site parking. Scottsdale, Mesa, and Buckeye include provisions allowing for off-site and valet parking. All of these ordinances establish a maximum distance away for the remote parking (600' - 1,000') and require a long term agreement from the property owner to provide the remote parking. One requires ADA parking to still be on-site. One requires an accessible route from the parking to the use. Possible draft language Remote and Valet Parking. Alternate compliance with parking requirements may be approved through the Special Use Permit process provided in Section 2.02 of the Zoning Ordinance as provided below. 1. Off-Site Parking. All or a portion of the required off-street parking spaces to be located on a remote and separate lot from the lot on which the principal use is located, subject to the standards of this Section. a. Location. No off-site parking space may be located more than 1,000 feet from the primary entrance of the use served, measured along the shortest legal, practical walking route. This distance limitation may be waived if adequate assurances are offered that van or shuttle service will be operated between the off-site parking areas and the principal use. b. Off-Site Parking Agreement. An agreement providing for the use of off-site parking, executed by the parties involved, must be filed with the Zoning Administrator, in an approved form. Off-site parking privileges will continue in effect only as long as the agreement, binding on all parties, remains in force. Agreements must guarantee long-term availability of the parking, commensurate with the use served by the parking, and shall be recorded with the County Recorder's Office. If an off-site parking agreement lapses or is no longer valid, then parking must be provided as otherwise required by this Chapter or the use must terminate. 2. Valet Parking. Valet parking may be authorized as a means of satisfying up to 100 percent of otherwise applicable off-street parking ratios. In order to approve an alternative parking plan for valet parking the Zoning Administrator must determine that the proposal satisfies the approval criteria of off-site parking (see 1, above) and that the valet parking will not cause interference with the public use of rights-of-way or imperil public safety.  Discussion The concern with this approach is that a property will develop and then lose the parking needed to serve the business or activity. Customers would then be forced to use other available parking in the area, either on street or in adjacent parking lots. The provision described above should ensure that any off-site parking provided for a use will be available to serve the use long term. Other Possible Additions Since completing the previous report, and as part of reviewing codes in other communities, staff has identified several other provisions the Commission may want to include in a new ordinance.  Electric vehicle charging. Buckeye, Mesa, and Florence include provisions for electric vehicle charging in their parking ordinances. In Buckeye the provision states that all parking lots for 20 or more vehicles will set aside 5% for electric vehicles, hybrids or carpool. It does not specifically state that charging facilities have to be provided. The Mesa ordinance allows an increase in the number of compact car spaces that may be allowed as consideration for providing electric car charging stations. Florence goes the furthest by requiring 1% of the number of space in parking lots containing 20 or more vehicles or within 100 feet of a highway or major arterial street to provide conduits to at least 1% of the parking spaces to allow installation of charging stations. Possible draft language: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Parking lots containing twenty (20) or more spaces serving multiple unit dwellings, or located within 100 feet of a major arterial street, shall include the installation of conduits to at least 5% of parking spaces in anticipation of a need for electric vehicle charging stations. Fractional parking space amounts shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. Upon designation of a parking space or spaces for the exclusive use of electric vehicles, signs or markings shall be placed to give adequate notice that the parking space or spaces are restricted and to be used only for electric vehicles. Discussion The need for electric vehicle charging stations is going to increase as these types of vehicles become more common. The proposal above is similar to the Florence provision in requiring only the conduit upfront, but increases the percentage of spaces to have conduit in anticipation of a higher demand. This provision would only impact new development or significant redevelopment of existing development.  Passenger pick up and loading area. While reviewing some development proposals, considering the needs of an aging population, and the rise of services such as Uber and Lyft, staff thought it might be beneficial to consider adding language addressing passenger drop off and loading areas. Of the ordinances reviewed, only Florence has a provision for this type of passenger drop-off. Possible draft language Passenger Pick-up and Loading Areas. As required below, passenger pick-up and loading areas shall be provided adjacent to the primary entrance or entrances. These spaces shall be identified/signed for this use. The required passenger pick-up and loading spaces shall be in addition to the minimum required number of spaces listed in Table 7.06 G and the Loading and Unloading Spaces in 7.06 H. 1. Passenger pick-up and loading areas shall consist of either vehicle turnout lanes located outside access aisles or oversized parking stalls. a. A parallel passenger loading space shall be 12 feet x 20 feet with a minimum 12-foot bypass lane. b. A 90 degree pull in passenger loading space shall be 12 feet wide by 19 feet long. 2. Passenger loading shall be provided in accordance with the following table. Passenger Loading Requirements Use Classification Requirement Assembly Uses 3 spaces Cultural Institutions 1 space Day Care Centers 3 spaces Recreation 2 spaces Health Care Facilities Hospitals 2 spaces per public entrance Urgent Care Facility 1 space Out Patient Surgery Centers, Medical Offices and Clinics (greater than 5,000 sf.) 2 spaces per public entrance Hotels and Lodging 3 spaces Multifamily 1 per 100 units Nursing and Convalescent 1 space Schools, Private as determined by the Town Engineer Transportation, Passenger Terminals as determined by the Town Engineer Discussion As stated above, with the Town's aging population and the increase in use of ride share options, the need for safe and accessible passenger pick up options is likely to increase. New ordinance requirements will only impact new development and major redevelopment of existing developments.  Covered parking. In our desert environment the inside of cars heat up quickly and become unbearable very quickly. Further, the harsh sun deteriorates the paint. Covered parking is greatly appreciated to help combat these impacts. Many apartment complexes and a few commercial developments provide covered parking. Only Mesa has an ordinance requiring covered parking. Requiring covered parking in some situations helps improve the quality of life for residents. Possible draft language: Residential up to 4 dwelling units: Covered Parking: A minimum of two covered parking space shall be provided per unit. All other: Covered Parking. Covered parking shall be provided according to the following requirements: 1. Multiple-residence, a minimum of one covered space per unit. 2. Office use developments with at least 10 parking spaces, one covered space per office suite. Discussion Providing a requirement for covered parking sets a higher standard for the community. One practical impact would be if a homeowner wants to enclose their garage as livable space, they would need to replace that covered parking with other covered parking on their lot. Multifamily and office developments would also be required to provide a minimum level of covered parking. The requirement would apply to new construction and major redevelopment of existing developments. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Zoning Ordinance Chapter 7, Parking and Loading Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) At this meeting staff is looking for discussion and direction from the Commission as to which, if any, of the changes listed should be included in a draft ordinance.   SUGGESTED MOTION Staff is looking for direction from the Commission, a formal vote will not be taken. Attachments Proposed Parking Requirements  Schedule of Required Parking Spaces Land Use Proposed Standard Open space Golf Courses 2 spaces per tee plus required spaces for restaurant/pro shop if provided Park Land As needed Trails/Trailhead As needed Undeveloped Natural Land None Residential Single, Attached or Detached Duplex 2 per unit Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 additional space Multiple Residence Efficiency and 1 Bedroom 1.75 per unit; ½ requirement for senior designated housing 2 or more Bedroom 2.25 per unit; ½ requirement for senior designated housing Group Housing Boarding House 2 plus one per sleeping room Dormitory 1 per sleeping room Home day care 2 additional off street spaces above the number required for the primary use Model home/sales centers 2 plus two for each model home Non-Residential Animal services (kennels, day care, groomers, veterinary) 1 per 375 sq. ft. of gross floor area including indoor kennel area Kennel only – 1 per 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area Assembly uses (clubs and lodges, places of worship, theaters, event centers, entertainment, funeral parlors, gymnasiums, meeting rooms as part of other uses, etc.) Eating and drinking establishments 1 per 75 sq. ft. of gross floor area including outdoor assembly and dining areas Automotive uses Automobile, truck, and RV sales and rentals 1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area plus 1 for every 10 outdoor vehicle display spaces Large truck and construction equipment sales and rental 1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area Automotive repair Major – 3 per bay Minor – 4 per bay Schedule of Required Parking Spaces Car wash Self-service – 2 stacking spaces behind each wash bay, plus one space per wash bay for drying, plus one for each vacuum, plus 1 Automatic – 5 stacking spaces before the order box, plus one for each vacuum, plus 3 Business and office uses (professional offices, medical offices, government offices, maintenance facilities, banks, contractor offices, etc.) Business support uses (copy shops, blueprint services, office equipment rental, custodial services, etc.) Community and cultural (museums, libraries, art galleries, etc.) Food and beverage stores (bakeries, convenience stores, general markets, liquor stores, catering, etc.) Personal services (laundries, barbers, beauty shops, etc.) Personal Storage (“mini”-storage, indoor and outdoor) Studios (fine and performing arts, includes instruction and sales of items produced) 1 per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area Personal storage uses – Requirement is for office/leasing area, plus 1 for resident manager and 1 for every 100 storage units. For exterior access storage units, drive aisles may be allowed to meet the parking requirement if of sufficient width. Medical offices and convenience stores 1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area Child/Adult care facilities (non- residential) 1 per 375 of gross floor area Fueling stations 1 for every 4 fuel dispensing/charging stations (plus requirements for convenience store if applicable) Hospitals 3 per patient bed (emergency and in-patient) plus 1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area for urgent care, out-patient services, or other associated activities Hotels and Lodging 1.2 per guest room plus 1 per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area for meeting space Landscape nurseries and materials Art, metal and ornamental iron shops Light Assembly/cabinet shops Light Industrial General Industrial Research and testing laboratories Wholesaling 1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area plus 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor sales and display Schedule of Required Parking Spaces Major Utilities Radio and television broadcasting Maintenance and repair services 1 per 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area Nursing and Convalescent 1 per 3 residents maximum capacity Recreation (bowling centers, amusement arcades, driving ranges, fitness centers, miniature golf, etc.) 1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area plus 1 per 400 sq. ft. of outdoor activity area accessible to the public Retail not elsewhere classified Rental facilities (other than automotive) 1 per 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area Furniture and other large item stores – 1 per 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area Add 1 per 800 sq. ft. of outdoor area used for display Schools Colleges or Universities Commercial trade schools Industrial trade schools Primary or secondary schools Per parking study for non-primary or secondary schools Primary: 1.25 per classroom plus 1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area of office areas Secondary: 10 per classroom plus 1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area of office areas Outdoor Storage Minor Utilities 1 per 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area plus 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. of area used for outdoor storage Recycling and Salvage 1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area of office or interior customer area; plus 1 per 750 sq. ft. of gross floor area for buildings used for processing; plus 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. of area used for outdoor storage