City of Avondale

The commission held public hearings and acted upon requests for a Minor General Plan Amendment and a rezoning from Community Commercial to Planned Area Development for the Avondale Townhomes on Dysart project. Discussion topics included project density, parking availability and requirements, traffic impacts, and site design standards. The commission also heard announcements regarding new staff appointments and presented an outstanding service award to the outgoing chair.

The meeting included a presentation from the Neighborhood and Family Services Department regarding tools to assess youth perspectives on community projects. Staff provided information on the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference, and members discussed upcoming events, including participation in a 'Glow in the Dark Nerf Battle' for fundraising and commitment to Global Youth Service Day. Additionally, members discussed potential future fundraisers at Main Event and Gus's Pizza, and reviewed attendance at an upcoming mixer hosted by the Surprise Youth Council.

The committee reviewed an art project presentation for the Solterra Senior Living Community and voted to approve the art element. Staff provided updates on the Public Art Master Plan, including fiscal year 2017-2018 projects such as the 'Flow' sculpture, the Hometown Hero banner program, and the Mayor's High School Art Show. The committee also discussed future initiatives, including the Van Buren Multi-use Trail Project and potential art projects at Festival Fields, and reviewed an update from the West Valley Arts Council regarding arts education funding.

The committee received a briefing on public art budget and funding sources. Updates were provided on art organization activities, including event planning, fundraising, and a specific public art design concept for the Solterra Senior Living Community. Additionally, staff reviewed the implementation strategies for the public art master plan, discussed recent sculpture installations, the status of the veteran banner program, and preparations for an upcoming high school art show.

The commission held public hearings and took action on several land development applications. Key items included a Major General Plan Amendment for the Entrada development, a Conditional Use Permit for BioLife Plasma Services, a Minor General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the Avondale 50 commerce park, and a Major Planned Area Development amendment for Roosevelt Park II. Additionally, the commission approved preliminary plats for the Parkside residential subdivision and Phase 2 of the Roosevelt Park II project.