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The Glendale Vol. 74 No. 45
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November 8, 2018
Sonorita area could see welcome changes BY DARRELL JACKSON The Glendale Star Staff Writer
Glendale Planning Commission unanimously recommended a change during the Nov. 8 meeting to the Sonorita Community Overlay zoning text amendment, which would allow existing single-family resident homeowners to make improvements to their homes in the area. The recommendation came after Ocotillo Councilmember Jamie Aldama requested staff research a zoning text amendment that would allow existing
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homes to construct additions in accordance with specific standards within the Sonorita community. “This amendment would allow existing homes to remain in this community and to potentially expand should the property owner wish to construct something, such as a room addition,� Senior Planner Thomas Ritz said. “It would also allow them to apply for additional funding.� The Sonorita Community, which is bounded by Grand, 59th and Maryland avenues, is currently zoned light industrial and the amendment would allow
current residential properties in the community to apply for local, state and federal assistance for home repairs. “New home construction on vacant lots would not be permitted with this change,� Ritz said. “Aldama had requested staff to research if establishing a residential overlay would allow Sonorita residents to apply for assistance for any needed repairs.� Planning Commissioner Jon Froke asked if such changes to existing houses would be limited to room additions. see
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ARTS......................13 Garth Brooks brings his tour to Glendale March 23.
VETERANS SPECIAL SECTION................16 Photo courtesy Glendale Ambassadors
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The Sahuaro Ranch keepsake is one of many depicting historic sites in Glendale. The keepsakes are for sale at The Country Maiden in downtown Glendale, courtesy of the Glendale Ambassadors. Quantities are limited and available while supplies last for the special price of $5 each. To learn more about the Glendale Ambassadors, visit www.glendaleambassadors.org.
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