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Home My WebLink AboutPZ.2017.1207.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 7,2017 Bob Rodgers opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: The following Commissioners were present: Amberleigh Dabrowski, Susan Dempster, Erik Hansen, and Chris Jones. Also in attendance were Bob Rodgers, Development Services Director, Marissa Moore, Senior Planner and Paula Woodward,Executive Assistant and Recorder of the minutes. CALL TO THE PUBLIC No one wished to speak. AGENDA ITEM #1 ELECTION OF A CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR A ONE- YEAR TERM BEGINNING DECEMBER 7,2017 THROUGH SEPTMBER 30,2019. Mr.Rodgers asked for Chairman Nominations. Commissioner Dabrowski NOMINATED herself for the Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. Commissioner Dempster SECONDED and a voice vote was taken. Commissioner Dabrowski was UNANIMOUSLY approved and Amberleigh Dabrowski was appointed to the position of Chairman. Chairman Dabrowski's term began December 7, 2017 and expires on September 30,2019. 411) AGENDA ITEM #2 ELECTION OF A VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING DECEMBER 7,2017 THROUGH SEPTMBER 30,2019. Chairman Dabrowski asked for Vice-Chairman nominations. Commissioner Dempster NOMINATED herself for the Planning and Zoning Commission Vice- Chairman. Chairman Dabrowski SECONDED and a voice vote was taken. Commissioner Dempster was UNANIMOUSLY approved and Susan Dempster was appointed to the position of Vice-Chairman. Vice-Chairman Dempster's term began December 7, 2017 and expires on September 30,2019. Chairman Dabrowski requested participation in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent reflection. AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 28,2017. Vice-Chairman Dempster MOVED to APPROVE the meeting minutes dated Thursday, September 28, 2017 as presented. Commissioner Hansen SECONDED and the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. AGENDA ITEM #3 - PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON RESOLUTION #2017-33, A MAJOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE PROPOSED "ADERO CANYON PHASE II" RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL TO BE LOCATED AT 13300 N. EAGLE RIDGE DRIVE. IF APPROVED, THE AMENDMENT WILL ir REFINE THE RESIDENTIAL PRODUCT MIX FROM LARGE CUSTOM HILLSIDE HOUSE Page 1 of 4 LOTS TO A MIXTURE OF SMALLER SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY LOTS. (CASE #GPA2017-02) Chairman Dabrowski opened the public hearing at 5:35 p.m. Commissioner Jones recused himself from this agenda item due to a conflict of interest. Bob Rodgers, Development Services Director, presented information contained in the staff report regarding the Toll Brothers application for a Major General Plan Amendment along with a Power Point presentation. Mr. Rodgers said the property is currently owned by MCO properties and Toll Brothers will buy it once the entitlement process is completed. Mr. Rodgers explained the General Plan's Future Land Use Plan as it exists and the proposed.Mr.Rodgers said that the Major General Plan Amendment is being heard separately this month because it must be approved within the same calendar year it was advertised. If the deadline was missed the process would begin all over again in January. The GPA (Major General Plan Amendment)proposal will be presented to the Town Council on December 19, 2017. After the new year the full development proposal will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on January 11, 2018, and then for consideration by the Town Council on January 16, 2017. Two Development Agreements will be presented along with the PAD and Preliminary Plat. Mr. Rodgers concluded with that Staff recommends the Commission vote to forward a recommendation that the Town Council approve the Major General Plan Amendment as presented, subject to the stipulations in the staff report. Wendy Riddell of Berry Riddell LLC, addressed the Commission. Ms.Riddell said that Toll Brothers is a well established, publicly traded luxury home builder. Recently one of the Adero Canyon homes was nationally recognized as Home of the Year and Best Home Design. She explained the purpose behind the GPA application is to reallocate a total of one hundred sixty seven acres of privately held land to open space. There is no increase in residential density for this change, in fact there is a modest decrease. The trail connection at the top of Adero Canyon will continue as planned. Ms. Riddell stated they have letters of support from Copperwynd and Camelot Homes. Vice-Chairman Dempster asked for clarification on the Town Homes. Jeff Nielsen from Toll Brothers replied they are duplex style similar to the Toll Brothers product in Firerock Parcel B. Some will be two story to include a basement. The basements may be necessary dependent on the slope. Chairman Dabrowski commented that the City of Scottsdale and the Sanitary District both confirmed Adero Canyon is within their service areas. Wendy Riddell agreed and said part of the Adero Canyon sewer system is in a small portion of Scottsdale. Chairman Dabrowski asked for more information on the smaller proposed homes. Jeff Nielsen from Toll Brothers said the town homes will range from 1700 sq ft to 2000 sq ft. The smallest single family detached home will range from 1900 square feet to 3000 square feet. The second lot size is 100 by 120. The homes on these lots will range from 2300 square feet to 3000 square feet. If a basement is included the square footage could increase to 4000 square feet. The largest lots are the same as what Toll Brothers is building in Adero Canyon currently. Page 2 of 4 • Chairman Dabrowski asked if there were any speaker cards and Recorder Paula Woodward answered there were two cards received who were for the proposed project. Wendy Riddell who already spoke and Paul Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert addressed the Commission by saying since Mr. Rodgers did such a wonderful job with the presentation he no longer needed to speak. Chairman Dabrowski closed the public hearing at 5:45 p.m. AGENDA ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION #2017-33, A MAJOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE PROPOSED "ADERO CANYON PHASE II" RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL TO BE LOCATED AT 13300 N. EAGLE RIDGE DRIVE. IF APPROVED, THE AMENDMENT WILL REFINE THE RESIDENTIAL PRODUCT MIX FROM LARGE CUSTOM HILLSIDE HOUSE LOTS TO A MIXTURE OF SMALLER SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY LOT. (CASE#GPA2017-02) Commissioner Hansen MOVED to forward a recommendation to Town Council to approve the Major General Plan Amendment as presented and subject to the stipulations outlined in the staff report. Vice- Chairman Dempster SECONDED and MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3/0 (Commissioner Jones recused.) Chairman Dabrowski declared agenda items six, seven and eight have been continued to the January 11, 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. AGENDA ITEM#9-COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH TO STAFF. Items listed below are related only to the propriety of(i)placing items on a future agenda for action or (ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Commission. SNone AGENDA ITEM#10- SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS FROM SENIOR PLANNER. None AGENDA ITEM#11 -REPORT FROM Development Services Director. None AGENDA ITEM#11 -ADJOURNMENT. Vice-Chairman Dempster MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. and Commissioner Hansen SECONDED and the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION BY: Chairman Amberleigh Dabrowski ATTEST• a n � W . Paula Woodward,Executive Assistant Page 3 of 4 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission held on the 7th day of December 2017, in the Town Council Chambers, 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. Dated this 12th of December 2017 Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant 11111 Page 4 of 4