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Home My WebLink AboutPZ.2010.0114.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 2010 Chairman Paul McDonald opened the regular session of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The following Commissioners were present: Chairman Paul McDonald, Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew, Commissioners Jerry Caldwell, Gary Goodell, Jeff Mangels, and Cecil Yates. Commissioner Sherry Leckrone was unable to attend the meeting.Also in attendance were Richard A.G. Turner,AICP,Director of Planning and Zoning, Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner and Janice Baxter, Executive Assistant and Recorder of the Minutes. Chairman Paul McDonald requested participation in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent reflection. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Gary Goodell present Commissioner Jerry Caldwell present Commissioner Jeff Mangels present Commissioner Cecil Yates present Chairman Paul McDonald present Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew present 4 Commissioner Sherry Leckrone absent CALL TO THE PUBLIC No one wished to speak. REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA ITEM #1 — CONSIDERATION of APPROVING the minutes from the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission held on DECEMBER 10,2009. Commissioner Cecil Yates MOVED to approve the meeting minutes from the December 10, 2009, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, as presented. Commissioner Jerry Caldwell SECONDED. A roll call was taken and the MOTION CARRIED 4-0, by those who were present at the December 10th meeting. Commissioner Jerry Caldwell aye Commissioner Gary Goodell aye Commissioner Jeff Mangels aye Commissioner Cecil Yates aye Chairman Paul McDonald abstained Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew abstained Page 1 of 4 AGENDA ITEM #2 - PUBLIC HEARING on a proposed PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAT for "Fountain Hills ASLD", located all, or in part, in Maricopa County Township 3 North, Range 6 East, Section 1,2, and 3. Case Number S2009-07. Public Hearing Opened at 6:32 P.M. Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner gave the presentation and included a PowerPoint Presentation. Mr. Rodgers explained that approval of this Preliminary Master Plat did not create any buildable lots but was designed to meet the guidelines to create a legal document which will define the development boundaries of the parcels. Mr. Rodgers explained that staff recommended the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the Preliminary Master Plat for the "Fountain Hills ASLD", and forward a-recommendation for approval to the Town Council, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The applicant shall comply with the terms and conditions outlined in Resolution #2008-12. (Zoning) 2. The applicant shall comply with the terms and conditions outlined in Resolution #2008-25. (General Plan) 3. The applicant shall comply with the terms and conditions outlined in Resolution #2008-24. (Amended Pre-Annexation Development Agreement) 4. The applicant shall secure approval to provide domestic water service to this property prior to Final Plat approval. 5. The applicant shall secure approval to provide domestic sewer service to this property prior to Final Plat approval. 6. There shall be no "at risk" grading of any portion of the property prior to town approval of grading plans and/or improvement plans and the issuance of a grading permit. Chairman McDonald asked if the representative from the Fountain Hills Investment Company wished to speak to the Commission. Wendy Riddell, Esq., 6750 E. Camelback Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ, representing the applicant was available to answer questions from the Commission. Chairman McDonald asked Ms. Riddell to update the Commission on how the negotiations were going between the applicant and the water and sewer departments. Ms. Riddell answered that the negotiations were in the preliminary stages at this time. Chairman McDonald asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. No one had submitted a request to speak card. Public Hearing closed at 6:36 P.M. AGENDA ITEM #3 — CONSIDERATION on a proposed PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAT for "Fountain Hills ASLD", located all, or in part, in Maricopa County Township 3 North, Range 6 East, • Section 1, 2, and 3. Case Number S2009-07. Page 2 of 4 Chairman McDonald asked if there were any questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Gary Goodell asked staff if the Plat met the Town's minimum requirements. Robert Rodgers answered that the Plat did comply with the Town's subdivision regulations for a preliminary master plat. Commissioner Goodell also asked if it was typical to approve a preliminary plat,like this request, without any real assurance that there would be water and sewer service. Commissioner Goodell pointed out that it sounded like this property was not in the Sanitary or Water Company's service area. Commissioner Goodell added that these entities were not under the Town's control to have water and sewer service provided. Robert Rodgers answered that the Preliminary Master Plat was following the same process that had been approved in other developments such as Eagle's Nest. The preliminary master plat would come first and the sewer and water agreements (as stated in the stipulations) must be in place before Final Plat could be approved. Mr. Rodgers stressed that this was not out of the ordinary for a preliminary master plat. Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew spoke in support of the Preliminary Master Plat. Commissioner Cecil Yates MOVED to approve the Preliminary Master Plat for"Fountain Hills ASLD". and to forward a recommendation for approval to the Town Council, subject to the stipulations outlined in the staff report. Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew SECONDED and the MOTION CARRIED 6-0, by those present. AGENDA ITEM#4 —COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH to the Planning and Zoning Administrator, Items listed below are related only to the propriety of(i)placing such items on a future agenda for action or(ii)determining if a majority of Commissioners wish to request staff to conduct further research and report back to the Commission. None Received. AGENDA ITEM#5 - SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS No requests were made. AGENDA ITEM#6-REPORT from the Director of Planning and Zoning. Mr.Turner informed the Commission that on Thursday,January 7, 2010,the Town Council unanimously approved the General Plan 2010. Mr.Turner continued to say that since the Town Council's approval, staff has been incorporating changes in the text approved along with the General Plan. Mr.Turner added that after the changes have been incorporated into the Plan, Staff would distribute copies to the proper locations. Mr.Turner added that the next significant action on General Plan 2010 would be on May 18, 2010,when the Plan was scheduled to be placed on the ballet to be approved. 11) Page 3 of 4 AGENDA ITEM#7-ADJOURNMENT. Commissioner Jerry Caldwell MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Cecil Yates SECONDED and the MOTION CARRIED(6-0),by those present. Commissioner Gary Goodell aye Commissioner Jeff Mangels aye Chairman Paul McDonald aye Commissioner Jerry Caldwell aye Commissioner Cecil Yates aye Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew aye The meeting ADJOURNED at 6:42 P.M. FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION BY: /AA ATI1ST: t .2-A- Chairman Paul McDonald Jani Baxter, Recorder of the Minutes 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 14th day of January 2010, in the Town Council Chambers. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. Dated this 14th day of January 2010. J ce Baxter Rec rb der of" the Minutes I Page 4 of 4