CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK

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1 CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, :00 p.m. Litchfield Park Branch Library Community Room 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard Litchfield Park, Arizona Members of the Litchfield Park Planning and Zoning Commission may attend either in person or by telephone conference call. I. Call to Order II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance Call to the Community (This is the time for citizens who would like to address the Commission on any non-agenda item. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to asking Staff to review the matter, asking that the matter be put on a future agenda, or responding to criticism.) Business A. Public Hearing: Request for a Use Permit to Locate a Verizon Small Cell Wireless Communications Facility and Associated Equipment at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road Information 1. Staff Report 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Public Comments Citizens may ask questions or speak for or against a request for a Use Permit to locate a Verizon Small Cell Wireless Communications Facility and associated equipment at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road. B. Request for a Use Permit to Locate a Verizon Small Cell Wireless Communications Facility and Associated Equipment at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council to approve a Use Permit to locate a Verizon Small Cell Wireless Communications Facility and associated equipment at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road. C. Public Hearing: Request to Amend Ordinance No Related to Land Use Regulations for the Cachet Homes Residential Development Located at the Northwest Corner of Litchfield Road and Village Parkway Information Action Information 1. Staff Report 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Public Comments Citizens may ask questions or speak for or against a request to amend Ordinance No related to land use regulations for the Cachet Homes residential development located at the northwest corner of Litchfield Road and Village Parkway. The amendment would replace the existing development plan for the project with a new development plat that clarifies the required minimum 5 side yard setbacks for the detached Cottage Home units and adds that the required minimum 10 front yard setback on eight of the Patio (townhome) style units will be measured from the centerline of the private drive.

2 D. Request to Amend Ordinance No Related to Land Use Regulations for the Cachet Homes Residential Development Located at the Northwest Corner of Litchfield Road and Village Parkway Information Action Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council to approve an amendment to Ordinance No related to land use regulations for the Cachet Homes residential development located at the northwest corner of Litchfield Road and Village Parkway. The amendment would replace the existing development plan for the project with a new development plat that clarifies the required minimum 5 side yard setbacks for the detached Cottage Home units and adds that the required minimum 10 front yard setback on eight of the Patio (townhome) style units will be measured from the centerline of the private drive. E. Minutes Possible approval of the minutes of the October 13, 2015 Meetings. F. Topics for Referral to City Council Discussion of and possible referral of new topics to the City Council. V. Executive Session Information Information Action Action VI. An Executive Session may be called during the public meeting on any item on this agenda pursuant to (i) A.R.S (A) (3) for the purpose of receiving legal advice. Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board Update Update on the December 4, 2015 Design Review Board meeting. Information VII. Staff Report on Current Events Information VIII. Commissioners Reports on Current Events This is the time Commissioners may present a brief summary on current events. The Commission may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented, pursuant to A.R. S Information IX. Adjournment Action Frank Ross, Chairman Persons with special accessibility needs should contact City Hall, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

3 Meeting Date: January 12, 2016 To: From: Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission Jason Sanks, Planning Consultant Subject: South of the SWC of Wigwam Blvd. and Old Litchfield Rd. Use Permit for Verizon to replace an existing tennis court light pole with a new light pole and antenna array, with associated ground equipment, at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center BACKGROUND Verizon representatives first met with City staff in April 2015 to discuss possible means to achieve enhanced wireless 4G LTE service in the area surrounding downtown Litchfield Park. At that time, Staff discussed concepts for placement of the antennas in the area. Staff advised Verizon that new vertical elements (monopoles, etc ) would not be supported in the heart of the downtown area as they would have a negative aesthetic impact on its historic and pedestrian nature. Verizon explored the idea of doing building mounted antennas on the building at the immediate northwest corner of Wigwam Blvd. and Old Litchfield Rd. This was not supported by the City Council. The current request is to replace one of the tennis court light poles at the recreation center with a new one that can accommodate the Verizon antennas on top. Initially, Verizon sought to mount antennas to the sides of the building and house them in fiberglass shrouds which would appear like boxes on the side of the building. This was not aesthetically acceptable. A second option was to mount them on the roof corners and do corner fiber-glass pop-ups on the historic building. This was also unacceptable as they appeared unnatural to the building and tacked on. Ultimately, Staff worked with Verizon to explore a way to raise the parapet on the center of the building and create a more natural enclosure for the roof mounted equipment. This parapet would imitate/match the parapet on the building located immediately north of this one. It would also serve a dual purpose of screening the visible air condition units on the roof of the building. Ultimately, the City Council did not find this as a viable solution for expanding Verizon coverage in the area and referred the Verizon representatives to work with Staff on finding an alternative solution. The proposed location continues to be within Verizon s preferred search ring and is located south of the same intersection. The Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission reviewed this item at their December 8, 2015 meeting which also served as the Citizen Review Meeting for the revised proposal.

4 Discussion at that time focused on the location of the pole, possible alternative locations, and aesthetics impacting Old Litchfield Road. Since that time, Staff and the applicant have determined that the proposed location is the best location for the wireless equipment. Moving the pole to a different ball court light will have more negative impact on the use of the tennis courts and will push the equipment further away from the coverage need area. OVERVIEW Section of the Zoning Ordinance states that the purpose of use permits is to: a. Allow certain uses that would otherwise not be permitted in a zoning district due to negative impacts on adjacent uses and the community, so long as those uses comply with conditions of the use permit. b. Provide the process for periodic review of use permits to assure conformity of such uses to the public welfare. Per the exhibits provided by the applicant, the new pole will be located at the northeast corner of the tennis courts, along the Old Litchfield Road frontage. The intent is to remove the existing light pole and replace it with one of similar diameter but engineered to handle the additional load of the antennas on top of it along with the internal necessary conduit. The light pole pedestal and footings will have to be replaced and the area immediately surrounding the pole (paving and tennis court surfacing) will need to be restored to its current condition. The courts were recently refinished and Verizon acknowledges the importance to the City that they remained in a like new condition once this project is complete. The proposed light pole will utilize the same light fixture as current so night lighting on the courts will be identical to current. The current pole height of approximately 32 will be extended higher to accommodate the Verizon antennas which are 4 7 tall. Total height to top of antennas is 42 4, resulting in an overall 10 additional height from the current pole. A 24 diameter microwave dish will be located directly below the antenna array. Both the dish and antenna arrays will be visible along Old Litchfield Road. The proposed equipment cabinet will be located in the landscape area immediately north of the tennis court and abutting sidewalk. The 3 tall, 7 long cabinet will be placed just behind the existing park bench. SUMMARY Staff finds that the proposed expansion of Verizon s 4G LTE service downtown will be a benefit to Litchfield Park residents and patrons in the downtown area. While the installation will be visible along Old Litchfield Road, the current proposal will have the least visual impact on the community compared to the other alternatives explored thus far.

5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the application, subject to the exhibits provided by the applicant, and the following conditions: 1) Verizon shall restore the tennis courts to like new condition following installation of the new pole and associated wireless equipment and ground mounted cabinet. 2) The Use Permit shall be valid for a period of 15 years. 3) The applicant shall remove all equipment associated with this application and restore the pole to its original condition in the event the facility is no longer needed.

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8 126 W. GEMINI DR., TEMPE, AZ INTERNAL REVIEW CONSTRUCTION SIGNATURE RF SIGNATURE REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE MICROWAVE SIGNATURE 3100 N 3rd AVE., #100 PHOENIX, AZ PHONE: (480) SITE NAME: PHO OLD-LITCHFIELD_SC ISE Incorporated Structural Engineers P.O. BOX Phoenix, Arizona PHONE: SITE PHOTO SHEET INDEX CLIENT PROJECT DATA PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT NUMBER DRWN BY CM CHK'D BY BK REVISIONS OWNER A ISSUE FOR SUBMITTAL SITE ACQUISITION DESIGNER PROJECT UTILITES PRELIMINARY NOT FOR SUBMITTAL SYMBOLS SITE DIRECTIONS SITE NAME SURVEYOR PHO OLD- LITCHFIELD_SC SITE ADDRESS STRUCTURAL ENGINEER 101 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ PROJECT LOCATION SHEET TITLE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER PROJECT INFORMATION AND DATA CALL TWO WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG OR VICINITY MAP SHEET NUMBER T-1

9 DIVISION 1 - STANDARD PROVISIONS PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 INTENT 2.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE 1.7 RELATED DOCUMENTS & COORDINATION 2.5 SEQUENCING 126 W. GEMINI DR., TEMPE, AZ INTERNAL REVIEW REINFORCING: CONSTRUCTION SIGNATURE 1.8 SHOP DRAWINGS RF SIGNATURE 1.10 QUALITY ASSURANCE REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE MICROWAVE SIGNATURE 1.2 CONFLICTS 1.11 ADMINISTRATION 2.7 WARRANTY 3100 N 3rd AVE., #100 PHOENIX, AZ PHONE: (480) ISE Incorporated Structural Engineers 2.13 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL P.O. BOX Phoenix, Arizona PHONE: PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.8 MATERIALS 1.3 CONTRACTS AND WARRANTIES PROJECT NUMBER DRWN BY CHK'D BY CM BK 1.4 STORAGE REVISIONS 1.12 INSURANCE AND BONDS 2.9 EQUIPMENT BUILDING CODE: A ISSUE FOR SUBMITTAL 1.5 CLEAN UP CONCRETE: 1.13 TEMPORARY FACILITIES PART 3 EXCAVATION 2.10 INSPECTIONS GENERAL NOTES: PRELIMINARY NOT FOR SUBMITTAL DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK AND DRAINAGE PART 1 GENERAL 2.1 WORK INCLUDED 2.11 PREPARATION SITE NAME PHO OLD- LITCHFIELD_SC SITE ADDRESS 2.2 RELATED WORK 101 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ SHEET TITLE 1.6 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURE 2.3 DESCRIPTIONS PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 2.12 INSTALLATION CALL TWO WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG OR SHEET NUMBER SP-1

10 OLD LITCHFIELD ROAD WIGWAM BLVD C L 126 W. GEMINI DR., TEMPE, AZ INTERNAL REVIEW CONSTRUCTION SIGNATURE RF SIGNATURE REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE MICROWAVE SIGNATURE 3100 N 3rd AVE., #100 PHOENIX, AZ PHONE: (480) AC AC AC AC ISE Incorporated Structural Engineers P.O. BOX Phoenix, Arizona PHONE: PROJECT NUMBER DRWN BY CM CHK'D BY BK REVISIONS A ISSUE FOR SUBMITTAL C L PRELIMINARY NOT FOR SUBMITTAL SITE NAME PHO OLD- LITCHFIELD_SC SITE ADDRESS 101 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ SHEET TITLE SITE PLAN SITE PLAN CALL TWO WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG OR SHEET NUMBER A-1

11 126 W. GEMINI DR., TEMPE, AZ INTERNAL REVIEW CONSTRUCTION SIGNATURE RF SIGNATURE REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE MICROWAVE SIGNATURE ENLARGED ANTENNA PLAN 3100 N 3rd AVE., #100 PHOENIX, AZ PHONE: (480) NEW ANTENNA DETAIL ISE Incorporated Structural Engineers P.O. BOX Phoenix, Arizona PHONE: PROJECT NUMBER DRWN BY CM CHK'D BY BK REVISIONS A ISSUE FOR SUBMITTAL PRELIMINARY NOT FOR SUBMITTAL SITE NAME PHO OLD- LITCHFIELD_SC SITE ADDRESS 101 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ SHEET TITLE ENLARGED SITE PLAN ENLARGED SITE PLAN CALL TWO WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG OR SHEET NUMBER A-2

12 126 W. GEMINI DR., TEMPE, AZ INTERNAL REVIEW CONSTRUCTION SIGNATURE RF SIGNATURE REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE MICROWAVE SIGNATURE 3100 N 3rd AVE., #100 PHOENIX, AZ PHONE: (480) ISE Incorporated Structural Engineers P.O. BOX Phoenix, Arizona PHONE: PROJECT NUMBER DRWN BY CM CHK'D BY BK REVISIONS A ISSUE FOR SUBMITTAL PRELIMINARY NOT FOR SUBMITTAL SITE NAME PHO OLD- LITCHFIELD_SC SITE ADDRESS 101 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ SHEET TITLE PROJECT ELEVATIONS CALL TWO WORKING DAYS NORTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION BEFORE YOU DIG OR SHEET NUMBER A-3

13 126 W. GEMINI DR., TEMPE, AZ INTERNAL REVIEW CONSTRUCTION SIGNATURE RF SIGNATURE REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE MICROWAVE SIGNATURE U.G. CONDUIT DETAIL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL VERIZON WIRELESS ONLY 3100 N 3rd AVE., #100 PHOENIX, AZ PHONE: (480) ISE Incorporated Structural Engineers P.O. BOX Phoenix, Arizona PHONE: DANGER BATTERIES DANGER DIESEL FUEL PROJECT NUMBER DRWN BY CM CHK'D BY BK REVISIONS A ISSUE FOR SUBMITTAL EMERGENCY PLAQUE DETAIL PRELIMINARY NOT FOR SUBMITTAL SITE NAME PHO OLD- LITCHFIELD_SC SITE ADDRESS 101 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ SHEET TITLE PROJECT DETAILS CABINET SLAB DETAIL CABINET FOUNDATION PLAN CALL TWO WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG OR SHEET NUMBER A-4

14 Meeting Date: January 12, 2016 To: From: Subject: Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission Jason Sanks, Planning Consultant Village at Litchfield Park Cachet Homes PD Amendment for Development Standards revisions This project received zoning approval in December The approval included several exhibits that are tied to that zoning ordinance. These include the site plan, open space plan, wall plan, and building elevations for the project. The site plan had minor revisions through the first half of 2015 and the Final Plat was ultimately approved by the City Council on August 5, The proposed zoning amendment is related specifically to the development standards as presented on the Conceptual Site Plan. The changes will not have a visual impact on the project, but rather establish new setbacks for the townhome (patio) units to accommodate the design of the community as already approved by Council. The project engineer recognized through the building of the project that there were conflicts between the existing development standards and the site plan related to building setbacks interior to the project. The Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission reviewed this request at their December 8, 2015 meeting which also served as the project s Citizen Review Meeting. Discussion at that time included a request for the site plan to more clearly identify the impacted units of the setback request. Those have since been identified on the Conceptual Site Plan and listed under the Project Data section of the same exhibit. OVERVIEW The 28-acre development is under construction and located at the northwest corner of Litchfield Road and Village Parkway, within the Village at Litchfield Greens Planned Development. The proposal includes 167 total units resulting in a density of 6.0 dwelling units per acre. The developer, Cachet Homes, proposes a mix of three housing types for the project. Single family detached homes are located on the west side of the development, while a mix of townhomes and condominiums are proposed as the project extends east towards Litchfield Road. All units will be for sale. The applicant has provided exhibits that outline the site layout, general landscape themes, amenity areas, floor plans, and building elevations for the three unit types. The proposed preliminary plat reflects that the lots for patio/cottage homes and townhomes will be for sale and under the ownership and control of the homeowner. CC&R restrictions related to use and maintenance will still apply. GENERAL PLAN AND REZONING HISTORY This project received both a major General Plan Amendment and zoning approval in December The major General Plan Amendment established Medium Density

15 Residential du/acre land use on the parcel. The concurrent rezoning request for Residential Cluster zoning with a Planned Area Development overlay was consistent with the land use designation. Furthermore, the approval included several exhibits that are tied to the zoning ordinance. These include the site plan, open space plan, wall plan, and building elevations for the project. The proposed amendment to this zoning case is the first since its approval at the end of SITE PLAN/FINAL PLAT A revised Final Plat was approved for this project by the City Council on August 5, The layout indicates that the project will take primary access from Village Parkway with a gated entry. A secondary access point has been proposed for Litchfield Road that is a controlled entrance for residents only (no call box for guests), but serve as an exit for both residents and guests. Maintaining two entrances to this project is important, particularly by keeping direct access to Litchfield Road. Village Parkway is a narrow, divided collector with one-way traffic in each direction. The City Engineer is concerned with the additional traffic trips of this development on the unique traffic circulation pattern of Village Parkway. Focusing residents and guests to utilize the Litchfield Road access drive will help to alleviate traffic on the Parkway. Upon entering the community, residents will immediately face their primary amenity which staff finds desirable as they will associate their community with this feature. Turning left from this point will take residents into the single-family detached housing portion of the community. This area is generally defined by short cul-de-sacs that terminate just short of Village Parkway. SUMMARY Staff finds that the proposed amendment to the Cachet zoning approval has no visual impact on the project as approved by the City Council. Rather, the intent of the amendment is to align the setbacks within the project with the overall development intent. The amended setbacks for the project are identified on the Conceptual Site Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the request, subject to all prior zoning conditions of approval and the revised Conceptual Site Plan submitted by the applicant.

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17 I. Call to Order MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITCHFIELD PARK PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 13, 2015 The meeting was held in the Community Room at the Litchfield Park Branch Library and called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Ross. Members Present: Chairman Ross, Vice Chairman Ledyard, and Commissioners Dickson, Meese, Scott, Williams and White. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Jason Sanks, Planning Consultant; and Pamela Maslowski, Planning Services Director. II. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Ross led the pledge. III. Call to the Community There were no requests to speak. IV. Business A. Public Hearing: Use Permit Application to Allow for Truck and Trailer Rentals, Outdoor Storage Containers, and an Above Ground Propane Gas Tank and Refilling Station for the Retail Hardware Business Proposed to be Located Within the Litchfield Marketplace Center at the Northeast Corner of Litchfield and Camelback Roads Chairman Ross opened the Public Hearing. 1. Staff Report: 2. Applicant Presentation: 3. Public Comments: Chairman Ross noted that the applicant for this item has requested a continuance. Mr. Sanks stated that he assured the applicant that there would not be much discussion on this item should the Commission choose to honor their request to continue the item. The Staff Report was less than favorable for the request, and the applicant wanted time to regroup on the submittal. There are several residents in attendance that may or may not have attended the Citizen Review meeting. The Commission may want to take comments now, but save response to those comments until the next meeting. They are requesting that the item be continued to the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting that will be held on November 10, After a brief discussion regarding the continuance, Vice Chairman Ledyard moved to continue the Public Hearing to the November 10, 2015 meeting, at 7 p.m., which will be held at the Litchfield Park Branch Library; Commissioner Meese seconded; unanimous approval. 1

18 B. Use Permit Application Use Permit Application to Allow for Truck and Trailer Rentals, Outdoor Storage Containers, and an Above Ground Propane Gas Tank and Refilling Station for the Retail Hardware Business Proposed to be Located Within the Litchfield Marketplace Center at the Northeast Corner of Litchfield and Camelback Chairman Ross stated that, as noted on the previous item, the applicant has requested this item be continued. Vice Chairman Ledyard moved to continue this item to the November 10, 2015 meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m., at the Litchfield Park Branch Library; Commissioner Meese seconded; unanimous approval. C. Minutes Commissioner Dickson moved to approve the minutes of the July 28 and September 8, 2015 meetings: Vice Chairman Ledyard seconded; unanimous approval. D. Referrals to City Council There were no referrals. V. Executive Session No Executive Session was held. VI. Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board Update Commissioner Williams provided a report on the September 3, 2015 Design Review Board meeting. VII. Staff Reports Mr. Sanks reported on the progress of the Litchfield Marketplace Commercial Center and that Staff is working on a revision to the City s Zoning Code. VIII. Commissioners Report on Current Events There were no reports. IX. Adjournment APPROVED: Commissioner Dickson moved to adjourn; Vice Chairman Ledyard seconded; unanimous approval. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Frank Ross, Chairman /pjm 2

19 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT UP The following items were acted on December 3, 2015 Design Review Board Meeting: Standalone Pad Site Located at the Immediate Northeast Corner of Litchfield and Camelback Roads, within the Litchfield Marketplace Commercial Center Development: The Board had previously reviewed plans for the site, architecture and landscaping for this standalone pad site. It was noted at that time, that there would be two businesses located on the site, with one being an urgent care center, and the other some type of drive through facility. However, there was no secured tenant for the drive through facility. Approval of the plans included a condition that when the second tenant was known, the site plan would need to be reviewed to be sure the drive through lane would be sufficient to handle the queuing for the type of tenant that would be locating there. The developer did find a second tenant, a coffee shop, and revised their site plan to include a longer drive through lane. The site plan also updated the patio area. A concern was expressed as to whether there would be an adequate number of handicap parking spaces given the uses involved. The applicant noted that they met the Code requirements. The Board approved the revised plans contingent upon verification of ADA requirements for handicap parking and that the site meets those requirements. Sun Health/La Loma Campus: Sun Health was looking for approval of an amendment to their approved Comprehensive Sign Plan for the La Loma Campus in order to add a new multi-tenant panel monument sign at the intersection of Camelback Road and Denny Boulevard. The sign was proposed to be ground lighted; however, Boardmembers noted that the City is looking to have more halo lit type signage now. After discussion regarding the lighting, the applicant asked to have the option to either have halo lighting or to have the sign not be lit. The application was approved with the condition that, if the sign is to be illuminated, it must have halo or back lighting as discussed.. Design Plans for a Roof Mounted Solar Panel Installation Proposed for 4547 N. Luna Road East: This application was for roof mounted solar panels on a pitched roof. The panels would be flush mounted, and most of the panels were located in a way that followed the shape of the roof. However, the panels in the array that would be highly visible from the street had a zig zag like arrangement. Suggestions were made on how the panels might be better arranged to comply with what the Code requires, and the application was approved with the condition that plans were to be revised as discussed and submitted to City Staff for review and approval. 248 Bahia Lane East: This was a request for approval of the design for solar panels mounted on a flat roof. Concerns were expressed that the roof parapet wall did not screen the panels on all four sides and was not sufficiently high enough to completely screen the panels.. The applicant agreed to lower the mounting height, which would lower the height of the panels. It was noted that the panels were located in the rear and the additional screening might not be appropriate. The application was approved with the condition that the front end of the panels would be reduced 1, and that the conduit and wiring is to be concealed by running it in a straight line and tight against the parapet wall. Prepared by Pam Maslowski