HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ.2015.1210.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION
December 10,2015
Chairman Michael Archambault opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
The following Commissioners were present: Chairman Michael Archambault, Vice-Chairman Eugene
Mikolajczyk; Commissioners Stan Connick, Howie Jones (by telephone conference), Susan Dempster,
and Roger Owers. Commissioner Jeremy Strohan was absent. Also in attendance were, Senior Planner
and Zoning Administrator Robert Rodgers, and Executive Assistant and Recorder of the minutes Paula
Woodward. Chairman Michael Archambault requested participation in the Pledge of Allegiance and a
moment of silent reflection.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
No one wished to speak.
AGENDA ITEM #1 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE MEETING MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DATED October 8,
2015.
Commissioner Stan Connick MOVED to APPROVE the meeting minutes dated Thursday, October 8,
2015, as written. Vice-Chairman Mikolajczyk SECONDED.
Chairman Archambault Aye
Vice-Chairman Mikolajczyk Aye
Commissioner Dempster Aye
Commissioner Jones Aye
Commissioner Owers Aye
Commissioner Connick Aye
The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE SECTIONS
6.08.B.11 AND 6.08.D.1.C. APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS WILL EXTEND THE
EXPIRATION DATE FOR A-FRAME SIGNS AND BANNERS FOR SPECIAL SALES EVENTS
TO DECEMBER 31,2016. CASE#Z2015-04 ORD#15-12
Chairman Archambault opened the public hearing at 6:31 p.m.
Robert Rodgers gave a presentation about Ordinance # 15-12 which consists of text amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance that will extend the expiration dates on commercial A-Framc signs and also on
Banners. Mr. Rodgers stated that unless extended, these two sign types will no longer be permitted in
Fountain Hills after December 31 St. These signs have, since 2009 typically been given annual extensions
of their expiration dates. This year's request is similar to past requests: A one year extension of the
expiration dates from 12/31/2015 to 12/31/2016. Mr. Rodgers went on to say there have been a
(11. "manageable" number of A-Frame violations this year which were better than previous years. Banner
compliance however is gradually getting a little worse. From 11 violations to 20 violations. The numbers
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are still relatively low and Code Enforcement should still be able to keep it under control. Mr. Rodgers
concluded that staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation to
the Town Council to approve Ordinance #15-12 and extend the expiration dates for one year until
December 31, 2016.
There were no citizens wishing to speak on this agenda item.
Chairman Archambault closed the Public Hearing at 6:33 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM # -3 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE SECTIONS 6.08.B.11 AND 6.08.D.1.C. APPROVAL
OF THE AMENDMENTS WILL EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR A-FRAME SIGNS
AND BANNERS FOR SPECIAL SALES EVENTS TO DECEMBER 31, 2016. CASE # Z2015-04
ORD#15-12
The Commission talked amongst themselves about the past history of the sign ordinances and then
Chairman Archambault asked for a motion.
Commissioner Owers made a MOTION to forward the recommendation to the Town Council to approve
Ordinance #15-12, a text amendment to Sections 6.08.B.11 and 3.08.D.1.c of the Fountain Hills Zoning
Ordinance, extending the expiration dates for Banners and A-Frame signs until December 31, 2016.
Commissioner Jones SECONDED and the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY(6-0).
AGENDA ITEM#4-COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH TO STAFF.
ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE RELATED ONLY TO THE PROPRIETY OF(I)PLACING SUCH ITEMS
® ONA FUTURE AGENDA FOR ACTION OR(II)DIRECTING STAFF TO CONDUCT FURTHER
RESEARCH AND REPORT BACK TO THE COMMISSION.
DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING POSSIBLE
AMENDMENTS TO THE C-2 ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW FOR
OUTDOOR MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT IN A SIMILAR MANNER TO WHAT IS
PERMITTED IN THE TCCD ZONING DISTRICT.
Chairman Archambault asked Mr. Rodgers if any changes were scheduled for the regulations to allow for
outdoor music and entertainment in the C-2 Zoning district.
Mr. Rodgers stated that there has never been an issue and currently no changes are scheduled. Mr.
Rodgers provided the Commission with a handout detailing the current outdoor entertainment regulations
for the C-2 and C-3 commercial zoning district and the Town Center Commercial Zoning District. Mr.
Rodgers explained that currently the C-2 and C-3 Zoning Districts are allowed to have outdoor patios and
dining areas provided that there is not entertainment or music audible off-site while the TCCD is allowed
to have outdoor areas without those restrictions.
Chairman Archambault stated that there are businesses throughout town, outside of the TCCD Zoning
District that would benefit if changes were made to the current regulation. Chairman Archambault stated
if the regulation was changed, businesses in the C-2 areas would benefit from hosting outdoor music and
entertainment without violating town regulations. Chairman Archambault formed a subcommittee of
residents, staff and commissioners to review and research the current regulations and suggest changes to
the regulations to accommodate businesses within the C-2 zoning areas. Chairman Archambault asked if
the commission was agreeable with pursuing the change and if so would any commissioners want to
volunteer for the committee?
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Commissioner Dempster and Vice-Chairman Mikolajczyk volunteered to be part of the committee.
Chairman Archambault suggested one or two residents would be enough on the committee along with the
assistance of Mr. Rodgers and Ms. Woodward.
AGENDA ITEM#5 - SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS FROM SENIOR PLANNER.
Mr. Rodgers noted that he was asked to find two Town residents that would be interested in being on the
subcommittee.
AGENDA ITEM#6-REPORT FROM SENIOR PLANNER AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR,
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
None.
AGENDA ITEM#7-ADJOURNMENT.
Vice-Chairman Mikolajczyk MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. and Commissioner Jones
SECONDED and the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY(6-0).
FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION
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Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant
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 10th day of December 2015, 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 14th day of December 2015.
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ILPaula Woodward, Executive Assistant
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