HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ.2010.0128.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
JANUARY 28, 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, and Sherry Leckrone. Commissioner Cecil Yates and
Commission Jeff Mangels were unable to attend the meeting and notified staff in advance. 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
Chairman Paul McDonald present
Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew present
Commissioner Sherry Leckrone present
Commissioner Cecil Yates absent
Commissioner Jeff Mangels 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 JANUARY 14,2010.
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to approve the meeting minutes from the January 14, 2010, Planning
and Zoning Commission Meeting, as presented. Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew SECONDED. A roll call
was taken and the MOTION CARRIED 4-0, by those who were present at the January 14, 2010,
meeting.
Commissioner Jerry Caldwell aye
Commissioner Gary Goodell aye
Chairman Paul McDonald aye
Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
Commissioner Sherry Leckrone abstained
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AGENDA ITEM#2—PUBLIC HEARING to receive comments on Ordinance#09-13, a proposed text
amendment to Section 19.05.I of the Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance that would revise the "Public Art"
regulations to include Performing Arts groups thereby making such groups eligible to access the 1%
Public Art Fund. Case Number Z2009-02.
Public Hearing Opened at 6:33 P.M.
Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner gave a brief overview of the initiation of this proposal. Mr. Rodgers
explained that staff was recommending that the Planning and Zoning Commission quash their initiation of
the proposed ordinance amendment.
Chairman McDonald asked the Commissioners' if they had questions or comments regarding this case.
No questions or comments were stated.
Chairman McDonald asked if there was anyone from the public that had requested to speak. No one had
requested.
Public Hearing closed at 6:34 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM #3 — DISCUSSION of a TEXT AMENDMENT to Section 19.5.I of the Fountain
Hills Zoning Ordinance that would revise the "Public Art" regulations to include Performing Arts groups
thereby making such groups eligible to access the 1%Public Art Fund. Case Number Z2009-02.
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED that the Planning and Zoning Commission quash the initiated zoning
ordinance text amendment regarding the allocation of Public Art funds. Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew
SECONDED and the MOTION CARRIED 5-0,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 due to the lack of activity the next Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting would be cancelled. Mr. Turner informed the Commissioners' that a copy of the
General Plan 2010 was located in the Town Clerk's Office, a copy at the library and was now on the
Town's web site. Mr. Turner stated that staff was looking forward to the election in May 2010, and the
approval of this plan.
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Mr.Turner added that staff had started the A-Frame sign process and staff had visited 40 businesses in the
0 attempt to educate them on the process. He pointed out that the Town Council had recommended a small
permit fee of$5.00.
Mr. Turner explained that possibly at their next meeting, which should be February 25th, there may be an
item for their discussion for consideration for initiation regarding "Electronic Signs". Town Manager
Rick Davis asked staff to research the subject and present that information to the Commission to see if the
Commission would have an interest in revising the ordinance to permit these signs under certain
circumstances.
AGENDA ITEM#7 - ADJOURNMENT.
Commissioner Gary Goodell MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Caldwell SECONDED and the
MOTION CARRIED(5-0),by those present.
Commissioner Gary Goodell aye
Chairman Paul McDonald aye
Commissioner Jerry Caldwell aye
Vice-Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
Commissioner Sherry Leckrone aye
The meeting ADJOURNED at 6:38 P.M.
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Chairman Paul McDonald Jan 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 28th 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 28th day of January 2010.
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ice Baxter,Recorder of the Minutes
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