1.	Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum of eight members in attendance.
2.	Review and approval of the August 26, 2008 meeting minutes. The minutes were approved unanimously.
3.	Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendation regarding PHO-1-08- -Z-33-07-5, a request to modify stipulations on 34.18 acres located approximately 100 feet east of the southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Camelback Road for a retail center. Presentation by Stephen Earl; Earl, Curley & Lagarde P.C. The Planning Hearing Officer is scheduled to hear this item on October 15, 2008. MOTION: Dwight Amery moved, with a second from Alvin Battle, to recommend approval of PHO-1-08- -Z-33-07-5. VOTE: 8-0 (approval) DISCUSSION: Stephen Earl presented the site plan and architectural renderings for the development of a Tanger Factory Outlet Center on the west side of the Loop 101 Freeway south of Camelback Road. He indicated that the applicant is requesting modification of six stipulations to accommodate the new development. The 350,000 sq. ft. retail project will be arranged around a common central courtyard and pedestrian spine and will have colorful, multi-dimensional, four-sided architecture on all buildings. The applicant plans to begin construction next year with an opening scheduled for 2010. Tanger typically has 80%-95% of their centers leased at the time of opening and retains ownership and management of their centers. VPC member asked questions about the height of the project, development schedule, and leasing.
4.	Presentation, discussion, and possible motion regarding GPA-2-08, a request to amend the General Plan to rename the Natural Resources Conservation Element to Natural Resources Conservation and Energy Element and to add Goals, Policies, and Recommendations to address the conservation of energy and the greater use of renewable energy resources. Presentation by staff. The Planning Commission will consider this request in November 12, 2008. MOTION: Ken DuBose moved, with a second from Lydia Hernandez, to recommend approval of the GPA-2-08 per the staff recommendation. VOTE: 8-0 (approval) DISCUSSION: Susan Sargent reviewed the key points of the staff report and answered questions from VPC members about state legislative requirements and the added goal, policies, and recommendations.
5.	Presentation, discussion, and possible recommendation regarding text amendment case Z-TA-6-08 to amend Chapter 7 Section 702 (Off-street Loading) of the Zoning Ordinance to address new off-street loading standards for high-rise and multi-family developments. Presentation by staff. The Planning Commission will consider this request in November 12, 2008. MOTION: Ken DuBose moved, with a second from Gene Derie, to recommend approval of Z-TA-6-08 per the staff recommendation. VOTE: 8-0 (approval) DISCUSSION: Susan Sargent provided an overview of the request. There was no discussion.
6.	Presentation, discussion and possible recommendation on text amendment case Z-TA-14-08 to amend Sections 622, 623, 627, 642, 647, and 659 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow massage therapy as a primary use in the C-1 Zoning District and delete existing accessory use references in various zoning districts and the special permit requirement. Presentation by staff. The Planning Commission will consider this request on October 22, 2008. MOTION: Ken DuBose moved, with a second from Alvin Battle, to recommend approval of Z-TA-14-08 per the staff recommendation. VOTE: 8-0 (approval) DISCUSSION: Susan Sargent provided an overview of the request. Chair Greg Wallace confirmed that licensed massage therapists meet rigorous educational, testing, and certification requirements. Other members indicated that the activity has become highly regulated and legitimized. Member Jeff Nelson asked if the amendment would impact Banner Estrella Health Center’s use of therapeutic massage treatments.
7.	Update on Master Planning for Cricket Pavilion and surrounding area. Presentation by staff. For information only; not for action. Susan Sargent informed the committee that the Community and Economic Development Department has formed a working group of city staff representing Planning, Parks, Neighborhood Services, and Streets departments to begin studying ways to generate economic development opportunities for Cricket Pavilion and the surrounding area.
8.	Update on status of Maryvale Village entry sign replacement. For information only; not for committee action. Vice Chair Dwight Amery informed the committee that the Streets Transportation Department is working on the replacement signs. Staff will propose locations for the new signs and will present that information to the VPC for input at a future meeting.
9.	Update for information only; not for committee action, on recent village zoning cases. A zoning activity matrix was provided.
10.	Presentation by committee members about various meetings, conferences, and planning activities they attended. Not for committee discussion or action. No presentations were made.
11.	Announcements and public comment. Not for committee discussion or action. The Fall 2008 Continuous Learning Institute will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. at City Hall. Vice Chair Dwight Amery met with city staff from Development Services Department regarding enforcement of illegal signs and banners. Notices of Violation will be issued for these illegal commercial signs in Maryvale.
12.	Identification of future agenda items. Not for committee discussion or action. Update by METRO regarding I-10 West High Capacity Transit study. Update by ADOT regarding I-10 West widening project. Presentation for information only by CH2M Hill regarding project at 107th Avenue and Camelback Road. The next meeting of the Maryvale VPC is October 28, 2008.
13.	Adjournment.

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